Craftacular Ideas

Easy Paint Chip Coaster tutorial :D (via)

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 16:58:54 -0500

Easy Paint Chip Coaster tutorial :D (via)

"For poems are not words, after all, but fires for the cold, ropes let down to the lost, something as..."

Sat, 13 Aug 2011 11:27:22 -0500

“For poems are not words, after all, but fires for the cold, ropes let down to the lost, something as necessary as bread in the pockets of the hungry.”

- Mary Oliver, A Poetry Handbook (via bookoasis)

We got any education-lovers out there?

Fri, 12 Aug 2011 16:10:00 -0500

Who has heard of DonorsChoose.org? It is a WONDERFUL organization that helps under-funded teachers get the material’s their students need by asking ALL of US to help out in little ways. Here’s from their website:

Public school teachers from every corner of America post classroom project requests on DonorsChoose.org. Requests range from pencils for a poetry writing unit, to violins for a school recital, to microscope slides for a biology class. Then, you can browse project requests and give any amount to the one that inspires you. Once a project reaches its funding goal, we deliver the materials to the school. You’ll get photos of your project taking place, a thank-you letter from the teacher, and a cost report showing how each dollar was spent. If you give over $100, you’ll also receive hand-written thank-you letters from the students.

At DonorsChoose.org, you can give as little as $1 and get the same level of choice, transparency, and feedback that is traditionally reserved for someone who gives millions. We call it citizen philanthropy.

My husband is a teacher in one of (if not the) poorest county’s in the country. The school system has been taken over by the government, but still the schools do not have the funds to buy the resources to fully prepare the students for a fulfilling education. He is trying to raise funds for individual white boards so that he can instantly assess whether the students are learning (these ones here).

Also, it’s his birthday. So, maybe, if you find it in your heart you could check out his Donors Choose project and even-if funds allow-give him the best birthday present EVER by donating just ONE DOLLAR? Even if a third of you check it out and donate ONE DOLLAR, he would EXCEED his goal! And you would get the warm fuzzies inside because you helped to prepare underprivileged superstars take control of their learning. Here’s the link: http://dft.ba/-donorschoose.

Oh, and he tumbls at teachinglearning, when he finds time :p

Thanks, lovely followers, for your time :)

stitch-please: Needle Hoop. Idea from my mom; design by me. I...

Fri, 12 Aug 2011 11:55:08 -0500

stitch-please:

Needle Hoop.

Idea from my mom; design by me. I plan on posting a tutorial hopefully within the week once I finish the others :)

Tutorial: Torn Fabric Chandelier on Joyfolie.

Fri, 12 Aug 2011 10:05:01 -0500

Tutorial: Torn Fabric Chandelier on Joyfolie.

How do you make a rug with a hoola-hoop

Fri, 12 Aug 2011 06:43:09 -0500

Hmmm, this tutorial here seems pretty easy. Although, I think it might be neat to leave the rug on the hula hoop instead of cutting it off! This one on LifeHacker looks all pretty in the picture - especially with the bright colors. It seems the hula hoop may warp if you pull it too tightly, so perhaps trying it with a bicycle tire frame might work, too :D

love your blog! it's super cute and has awesome craft ideas! <3

Fri, 12 Aug 2011 06:38:13 -0500

Aww, thanks :D

Amazing! I love your blog.

Fri, 12 Aug 2011 06:36:38 -0500

Why thank you ;) Hope you find it useful!

Thank you, thank you, thank you for all the Harry Potter crafts!

Fri, 12 Aug 2011 06:35:10 -0500

You are very welcome! It was so much fun finding them all. If you try any of ‘em or make more of your own, please share!

How to: Moss Graffiti. Put in blender: one can of cheap beer or...

Fri, 12 Aug 2011 06:32:31 -0500

How to: Moss Graffiti. Put in blender: one can of cheap beer or 1 1/2 cups buttermilk, a few handfuls of moss, one teaspoon of sugar. Paint on wall and mist daily until it grows.

How I LOVE this. (via)

Chocolate raspberry layer cake with chocolate ganache frosting...

Thu, 11 Aug 2011 23:37:00 -0500

Chocolate raspberry layer cake with chocolate ganache frosting by Pickycook. Made it today for my partner’s birthday. I don’t like chocolate, but he says it’s mighty tasty :)

Easy DIY terra cotta pot bird bath.

Wed, 10 Aug 2011 17:40:02 -0500

Easy DIY terra cotta pot bird bath.

"The artist is a receptacle for the emotions that come from all over the place: from the sky, from..."

Wed, 10 Aug 2011 16:45:00 -0500

“The artist is a receptacle for the emotions that come from all over the place: from the sky, from the earth, from a scrap of paper, from a passing shape, from a spider’s web.”

- Pablo Picasso

It’s been a while! How are y’all doin’? (I can freely say y’all now that I...

Wed, 10 Aug 2011 11:31:28 -0500

It’s been a while! How are y’all doin’?

(I can freely say y’all now that I moved to the South)

All moved in, not all unpacked. We finally got an appt for installing the internetz after TWO weeks. Feels good to be connected.

So, what did I miss?

DIY photo lampshades (via)

Tue, 19 Jul 2011 09:17:48 -0500

DIY photo lampshades (via)

Easy way to transform a t shirt that is to large into a fitted...

Tue, 19 Jul 2011 09:14:48 -0500

Easy way to transform a t shirt that is to large into a fitted shirt - and it’s no sew! (via)

Twig decorations

Mon, 18 Jul 2011 08:27:32 -0500

Twig decorations

Make your own STAMPS with plexiglass & clear rubber...

Mon, 18 Jul 2011 08:05:46 -0500

Make your own STAMPS with plexiglass & clear rubber caulking. (via)

DIY decal pendants: I am in love. (via)

Mon, 18 Jul 2011 07:58:29 -0500

DIY decal pendants: I am in love. (via)

HP Deathly Hallows release t shirt: here is the shirt I made for...

Sun, 17 Jul 2011 15:30:48 -0500

HP Deathly Hallows release t shirt: here is the shirt I made for the midnight showing last Thursday. You can find the downloadable layout for your own iron-on transfers on the click-through (or here). I borrowed inspiration for the Sirius Black quote from thereadables, and used the Lumos font from Mugglenet.com. It was simple, but perfect on short notice.

OK, I’ll lay off the HP-related crafts soon and focus on more general/random stuff.