Awesome resource for paper dolls and super cute. Link, via Craft:
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February 2009
With only a day or so to go till valentines day (depending on where in the world you live), the crafty community are hotting up their valentines handmade efforts. With a slew of free downloads, patterns and tutorials we have been overwhelmed the handmade looove. If you have been living under a rock here is just some of what you have missed this past week: Valentines downloads roundup : valentines crafting with kids roundup : comic book valentines : love bird softie : sweet felt pin : crochet heart : paper heart ideas : I love your guts card : ribbon bouquet : amigurumi heart :
Did you miss our getting your craft room organised series – you can find it here: pt1. de-clutter : pt2. rearrange : pt3. redecorate : pt4. storage devices : pt5. work bench : pt6. small spaces.
There is more in the world than valentines day – so check out these crafty posts: everything bag tutorial : lamp shade makeover : hair tie tutorial : how to make a square pincushion : typography wall :
Jenny Hart contributed an article on man-broidery – a must read, and we did a really cute series on etsy fashion - glam underwear : custom style : eco comfort.
To end a quick mention on the Australian bushfires which have killed many people, animals and ruined homes and land. Find out how you put your craftiness to good here and here.
Once again thanks to Nicole and happy crafting everyone!
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Ps. feel free to send in letters, ideas and links to whipup[at]gmail.com
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lots of designers and crafty sites are offering free original or vintage designs to download and turn into crafty valentines. [some links are via craftzine and crafty crow]
1. vintage valentines at bella dia
2. sticky note cosy and pimp stitch.
3. sweetie pie valentines at inside a black apple
4. embroidery tweetie bird pattern from little acorn.
5. squid valentine download at dabbled.
6. zebra valentines from bunny cakes.
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I love these comic book valentines at crafting at green world – such a simple idea – yet so versatile – mix it up and use found ephemera suited to your loved ones obsessions.
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I *heart* all the valentines around – love is in the air – and while some may think it is a bit too saccharin – without the commercial aspect of valentines day I think that there is nothing sweeter than a handmade valentine. Here are some sweet ideas for kids to get into the loving vibe.
Thanks crafty crow for many of these links – the crafty crow is a fantastic resource for kids crafts.
1. valentines boats from green jello
2. valentine paper cut template from a little acorn.
3. kewpie paper hearts from zakka life.
4. paper heart bouquet from maya*made.
5. another paper heart bouquet from scrumdilly do
6. matchbox valentines from inchmark
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I can’t even begin to imagine what it’s been like for the victims of these fires. For those of us that want to help and don’t know how, here’s an idea.
Get over to Handmade Help and donate something to be auctioned and read through the posts there, lots of useful information on how to donate and what you can do to help. Link.
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French General: Home Sewn: 30 Projects for Every Room in the House
Gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous. Elegant project, nicely designed book, well organised and easy to follow layout, fabulous photography. This book is eye candy! And makes for a lovely coffee table style book for those who just like to gush over gorgeous vintage fabrics.
All the projects are made from vintage treasured fabrics, old linen and hemp sheeting, grain sacks, mangle cloths, ticking. If you can’t get hold of these unusual, sparse and no doubt expensive finds there are alternatives mentioned, but it may be difficult to achieve that look of ‘rustic elegance’ the projects pictured have.
If you are willing to forget that you don’t have any vintage hemp sheets lying around then you can make these lovely projects from linen or hemp from your local store. All the projects use natural fabrics and the qualities of the fabrics and appropriateness for each project are discussed. There are some lovely projects – for the home – such as roman blinds, bath mat, sling / tote bag, ottoman cover, throw pillows, etc.
There were some original ideas in here – such as rustic head board and shaped banner – both used to help insulate the walls and add a decorative touch to your room. I was impressed by the simple but clear diagrams – unfortunately these have been over designed by placing on a layered background.
Over all though I think is a lovely book and for those you wish to sew for the home there are some simple but effective ideas here to get you homemaking with style.
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Australians at the moment are suffering from devastating bushfires, with deaths up to 181 at last count.
As well as people the wildlife are also suffering – and the RSPCA is busy sheltering homeless joeys and koalas. Snowpeal is appealing for donations of handmade pouches saying “The RSPCA and other animal rescue groups, like WIRES, will run out of towels and pouches very quickly.” contact Kristy if you can help. Information about making pouches can be found on the WIRES website. Check in to the RSPCA website to find out how you can help.
[image from arbroath]
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Great way to use up scraps of felt. Don’t know about you guys but I’m a felt hoarder. NEVER can throw a scrap out, that’s why I have a big bag of felty scraps. Do you? Link.
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