August 2010

we have an ipad and love it – if you have one and want to make a case to protect it from everyday grime - here is a neat tute.

[The ipad] is such a new thing. I have looked about trying to find an iPad case that isn’t too slick or like a notebook. I just wanted a nice case with some personality. I think the case I designed is good because it looks masculine on the outside but has a flash of the crafter inside with its neon lining. My boyfriend wouldn’t have something too crafty in his bag, but this passed the ‘boy test’!

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fold some Japanese paper dolls - traditional Japanese bookmark doll (shiori ningyo) with or without kimono sleeves. … The dolls are perfect for cardmaking, framing… or simply admiring!

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What a great idea and I love this progress shot. Link to tutorial, photo below is from the author’s flickr (thanks Martha!).

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this looks like a fun way to while away an afternoon - a paper sphere decoration made of recycled papers, and its colour scheme can be colour coordinated to fit into any room. Big chinese lantern like lights are so hot right now and this craft is a modest, free take of it that can add an element of surprise in any room.

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Totally cute. Link to printable.

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here are some yarny potholder patterns – [image from mynameisbea at ravelry]

fruity potholders and trivetsBea’s potholders {image above] … Hilde’s potholders … or try this fat cat potholder just for fun.

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bring out the geek in you and knit and crochet some of these fun, silly and strange patterns.

Math + science

binary scarf (image}
dna scarf
babies first dna model
knitted bacteria
math geek hat
linux scarf
linux mittens
heart
Lorenz Manifold – ravelry link
knitted dice
molecule

sci-fi / popular culture

startrek potholders (image)
knitted darlek
R2D2 Beanie
space invaders socks BMP
Baby yoda hat [ravelry link]
mario brothers mushrooms
Magnetic Katamari Pattern
super mario toy
knitted tardis
space invaders hat
tardis socks [ravelry link]
wonder woman sweater
aviator hat
spiderman afghan
Doctor who (Tom Baker) Scarf
blue totoro toy
Transformers toque
dalek doily [ravelry] chart

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snowflake doily

by kath_red on August 15, 2010

in Historic Craft

I love this doily hanging in the window – pattern here.

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Make this soft book for a tiny tot – with an Alaskan theme.

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For more kids craft, creative ideas and activities go to the Action Pack website

what a sweet project – these knitted anklet bells – pattern here.

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