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Craft Corner ~ Fourth of July
Posted 2:03 PM, Jun. 29, 2009
![]() Everyone desires and respects freedom. At least everyone I've met. I mean, would you want to have no choice in who schooled your children, where you went to church, or what you believed? Here are some crafts to help you celebrate the ultimate celebration of freedom, the Fourth of July!
Taneil Linschied enjoys crafts of all sorts. You can find her blogging at: Defective Compositions. Craft Corner ~ Summer Crafts
Posted 12:57 AM, Jun. 22, 2009
![]() Well, I didn't really know what to do for this week's theme, so I just decided to share some summer crafts. We will be sharing more of that in the coming weeks as well, but I am sure there are so many summer crafts out there, we could never run out!
These looked really neat, and I definitely want to try some of them out myself. Enjoy!
I hope you all have a really great summer, and if you find any great summertime crafts, come back, leave a comment, and tell us about it! Taneil Linschied enjoys crafts of all sorts. You can find her blogging at: Defective Compositions. Craft Corner ~ Father's Day Crafts
Posted 11:51 PM, Jun. 15, 2009
![]() Father's day is coming up, and since most of you probably don't want to knit your venerable parent a t.v. remote cozy, here are some other options!
Taneil Linschied enjoys crafts of all kinds. You can find her blogging at: Defective Compositions. Craft Corner ~ What NOT to Keep
Posted 11:14 AM, Jun. 8, 2009
![]() This week we are looking at what you do not need to keep in your craft stash. You know what? It is quite a few of the things that I mentioned that you should keep in last week's post.
Items that are specialized to a certain kind of craft are definitely go's. This includes melt and pour soap making supplies, wood burning supplies, clay, rubber stamps, and scrapbooking supplies. Crafts can be made with the most simple, everyday items. There are some obvious ones, like paper towel tubes, scrap paper, fridge magnets, and paper plates. There are also other things in your home that could be used for other purposes, once they have run their natural course. How about using old curtains to make cushions, or even clothes? You could take a torn pillowcase and turn it into all sorts of things, like a cute apron, an artistic banner, or a stylish skirt. If you wanted to make the skirt more full, you could always use two pillowcases, and add pieces in. Make a throw pillow out of that too-small t-shirt from your trip to Paris. Another option is to make a newborn gown out of old favorite tees. Old jeans are just a treasure horde of possibilities! A completely customized camera case, a coffee cozy, or maybe a rice hot/cold pack. Those all sound really useful to me! So, do you still think you need to go out and buy some craft items to have on hand? I guess most of these projects require sewing, but I thought they were all really neat! My point is, you don't need to have fancy stuff to be able to craft. Crafting can be done with almost anything, if you can just think of how. Here, ingenuity is the key. Taneil Linschied loves crafts of all kinds. You can find her blogging at Defective Compositions. Craft Corner ~ Craft Supplies to Keep
Posted 12:52 AM, Jun. 1, 2009
![]() With school getting out, you might be thinking of getting rid of some things, paring down on the clutter until next year, when it all comes back. There are a few things, though, that are always nice to have on hand.
Here are some supplies that older children might enjoy:
Taneil Linschied enjoys crafts of all kinds. You can find her blogging at: Defective Compositions. Craft Corner ~ Learn a New Skill!
Posted 1:58 AM, May. 25, 2009
![]() With school getting out, and time on your hands (if you don't do school through the summer!), I'd say it's high time you learn some new skills. One of my passions is knitting and crocheting, and I love to meet people who like it as much as I do. So, if you are interested then here are a few links to some tutorials that teach the basics. If you find that you want to continue learning, then look it up on search engine! There are thousands of websites where you can learn almost every aspect of either craft.
Knitting Basic Knit Instructions Beginner Instruction Video Crochet Basic Crochet Instructions Beginner Instruction Video This one wasn't so good as the knitting one, but I didn't really see anything that I thought was better. If you want a video on how to crochet, then just look around on YouTube a bit more to find one you like. Now, here are a few simple patterns to begin with! Knitting Basic Dishrag Envelope Purse Pattern Easy Poncho Crochet Easy Placemats A Palm Pilot Case Margaret's Hat Some of these patterns may have some terms or stitches you aren't familiar with yet. Don't forget, if you don't know something, look it up online, for you are sure to find something, somewhere, that will tell you what you want to know. Let me know if you get started with either of these awesome crafts, because I would love to know if this helped! Taneil Linschied loves crafts of every kind. You can find her blogging at Defective Compositions. Craft Corner ~ Patriotic Pinwheel
Posted 1:29 AM, May. 18, 2009
![]() Memorial day is coming up, and here is the perfect craft to make! You can wave the red, white, and blue with fun, with this lovely pinwheel.
Click here for directions to make this Patriotic Pinwheel. Here is my pinwheel. I used large construction paper, and used a design I saw on a different website. ![]() ![]() Also, here is an extra link that tells about Memorial day. I thought it was kind of interesting! Memorial Day on Wikipedia Taneil Linschied enjoys crafts of all kinds. You can find her blogging at: Defective Compostions Craft Corner ~ Mini Dry Erase Board
Posted 1:28 AM, May. 11, 2009
Dry erase boards come in so many different shapes, sizes, and colors. Here is a neat tutorial for making your own mini, dry erase board. Personalize it anyway you like!
Mini Dry-Erase Board Here are some pictures of my attempt! The materials, ready and waiting.Instead of using the window from a envelope, I used a CD case. It is quite a bit larger, and has a nice round shape. The finished product! I kind of like it, which is good, because that means I might use it! As another idea, I thought about getting some ribbon and gluing it around the raw edges, but we didn't have any ribbon.Taneil Linschied enjoys crafts of every kind. You can find her blogging at Defective Compositions. Craft Corner ~ Punched Paint Chip Cards
Posted 9:49 PM, May. 4, 2009
I don't think it is unusual for people to be attracted to the rows upon rows of paint chips at the home-improvement store. So many colors! So many intriguing names for the colors! Maybe you have collected a few of these paint chips for redecorating purposes, but now, let's re-purpose those paint chips! I found this tutorial, Punched Paint Chip Cards. I loved the idea, so I immediately set out to make one for myself. However, since my chips weren't quite the right size for a card, I decided to make a bookmark. You can never have too many bookmarks, in my opinion. It is just odd that I always wind up using recipe cards. Bookmarks or card, these are fun to make for Mother's Day! The cards for saying how much you love your mom and the bookmarks as a gift.
Taneil Linschied enjoys crafting of all sorts. You can visit her Defective Compositions. Craft Corner ~ A Crafty Field Trip
Posted 1:08 PM, Apr. 27, 2009
Are you ready for a field trip, or two? Well, sit back and relax as you click your way to some of the most important craft elements, and their websites. Elmer's Glue ~ Where would we be without this universal adhesive? We use it for almost everything from collages, to Popsicle stick cabins. Don't forget to check out the Fun Facts page!Crayola ~ You just can't do without crayons, and who does it better than Crayola? Drawing and coloring a craft adds just the right touch of personalization. There is a little bit of history, quite a few games, and America's favorite colors can be found at Crayola.com. Here is a video that shows, basically, how crayons are made. Michaels ~ Where would we be without one of the most popular, and very diverse craft stores? They sell anything from artificial flowers, to yarn, to gargantuan frames. Not only that, but they offer really neat classes that teach how to do certain crafts.Erasers ~ Such a small little member of the writing or drawing entourage, but sometimes so vitally important. Without erasers our work would be sloppy and full of mistakes, with them, wonderful things are possible! Watch this fascinating video to see how erasers are made. Well, it was a short trip, but I had fun. I hope you did as well, and I hope that you learned some things.Taneil Linschied enjoys crafts of all kinds. You can find her blogging at Defective Compositions. Craft Corner ~ Eggheads
Posted 12:48 AM, Apr. 20, 2009
For some reason, people, and children especially, like to take care of things that grow and change. Plants are a wonderful way to do this, and Egg-Head's are super-duper fun! DIY Network has a good tutorial on growing grass in an egg. This is such a fun idea, because you can decorate your egg in various ways, and each one will be different. It will also be fun for children to cut their egg's "hair", when it gets long. You can have short, spiky hair, or long, fine hair. It is up to you! Taneil Linschied enjoys crafts of all kinds. You can find her blogging at Defective Compositions. Craft Corner ~ Handy Tote Bag Tutorials
Posted 2:09 AM, Apr. 13, 2009
As you wander around your homeschool conventions, conferences, and book fairs you may find yourself wishing for a tote bag that has a pocket in just the right place. Or, maybe, you sometimes desire a shoulder strap, but other times require shorter handles. The solution to this puzzling problem? Make your own tote bag! The first tutorial has been previously posted on the Porch, and you can find that post HERE. I must say, that this tutorial was very easy, as my own mother, who can hardly sew at all, was able to create this tote bag. I also found this other tutorial, that I liked a little better, at Not So Fancy Nancy. Now, back when my mother was quite pleased with the success of her first tote, she bought some fabric to make another one for me. However, as time went by, and interest waned, it was forgotten. When I thought of making a tote bag, that was the material I decided to use. Here you can see my new bag, in all of its unique glory, as well as our Siamese cat, Minnie Mouse.
You will notice that it has both a shoulder strap, and short handles. The bag is also deep and wide, which will be useful for library trips, or book fairs. I made a few adjustments, by adding some interfacing to make it a little stronger, and making it 5 inches smaller than the tutorial specifies. The bag was easy to make, and I love the result! So, now, off you all go to your sewing machines, to make one for yourself. Taneil Linschied enjoys crafts of all kinds. You can find her blogging at Defective Compositions. Craft Corner ~ Stained Glass Cross
Posted 2:09 AM, Apr. 6, 2009
Well, Easter is coming up, so here is a craft to help us remember what the Lord has done for us. It is also quite pretty! Stained Glass Cross What you need: Black Construction Paper Bits of different colored tissue paper Glue Scissors Colored Pencil ~ White Instructions
1. Figure out a design, and then use the white pencil to draw it onto your construction paper. This can be as elaborate, or as simple as you like. Just remember that later you have to cut your design out.
2. Cut out your design.
3. Start to glue your tissue down. Try not to overlap in the cut out parts. You have to mostly cut the tissue to shape.
4. If you like, you can cut two pieces of construction paper to look exactly alike, and glue them together. This way, when you tape your work to the window, it looks good from inside and out. As you can see, I did put some tissue in the lower part of the cross, but when you look at the next picture, it will look like I didn't finish the project. The tissue paper was too light colored to see well in the photo with the lighting and angle from which I took the picture.
5. Tape it to a window, and enjoy! Taneil Linschied enjoys crafts of all kinds. You can find her blogging at Defective Compositions. Craft Corner ~ Decorated Notebooks
Posted 12:45 AM, Mar. 30, 2009
I like things to look like they belong to me. Highly personalized is the way to go! So, when I got myself a sketchbook a while back, a new cover had to be found. This is what I did. What you need:
Taking the magazines, find all of the pictures that strike your fancy. Cut them out. Then, lay all of your pieces out and design your cover. Start glueing each piece down. Once all of the separate pieces are glued, then slather another layer of adhesive over the top. This is to protect your cover. I have also heard that once the front is dry, you should put a layer of glue on the backside of the cover. It is supposed to stop the cover from bowing at the edges.
This is a fun project that will turn out differently every time you do it. Have fun! Taneil Linschied enjoys crafts of all kinds. You can find her blogging at Defective Compositions. Craft Corner ~ Rain Stick
Posted 12:47 AM, Mar. 23, 2009
I do like the sound of rain falling on the roof, whether it be hard, or gentle. Right now, though, I feel as if I never want to hear rain again! I am definitely ready for warmer weather. However, some people might prefer the rain to any other weather, and if you are one of those people, or even if you just like a craft project, then this tutorial, on making a Rain Stick, is for you.
I found an entire Wikipedia page about Rain Sticks. I even learned that rain sticks are generally believed to have originated in the country of Chile. Here are a couple of pictures of the decorations that I did on the outside of my rainstick. It looks kind of like a Maypole. Or, would that be a Marchpole? I painted an aluminum foil tube, then glued a strip of fabric in a spiral around the tube, and then attemted to fray the edges. You can definitely get creative with your decorating, so have fun!
Taneil Linschied enjoys crafts of all kinds. You can find her blogging at Defective Compositions.
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