Bat/Dragon wing fan blades
In plenty of time for Halloween, Etsy seller TheAtomicLounge offers these wing-like fan blades in sets for your ceiling fan – [via] Link.
Homemade
Using Pixel Fonts for Cross Stitch
When I first got in to cross stitch, I was frustrated with the limited text variations available to me in my mother’s collection. I knew there had to be a way to make consistant, interesting text without making it up myself. Then it dawned on me: cross stitch is just a low-resolution image, so what […]
Space Invaders Sweater
Geek Sugar points us to a delightful sweater by Etsy seller n2Imaginations, featuring Space Invaders! The scoring is shown along the sleeve. She also makes binary Christmas stockings (for which you can also buy the pattern). Space Invaders Sweater – [via] Link.
HOW TO – Quilted Ball Ornament
I know it’s a bit early for holiday talk, but this no-sew quilt-looking ornament would be a great desk accessory, car mirror charm, or doorknob embellishment. It’s all about what fabrics you use. And, of course, they look good on Christmas trees, too. Quilted Ball Ornament Tutorial – Link. Image: artsyfartsy_crafts eBay store
Martha Stewart Kids
Martha Stewart Kids is now on newsstands, with some cute ideas for summer parties (my birthday was always lost during the Christmas holidays, so I pined for a fun summer party): “From themed birthday parties, to scrumptious cookie cakes and irresistible goody bags, the Summer 2007 special issue of Good Things for Kids is chock […]
HOW TO – Make Lip Balm
Etsy Labs has a tutorial on how to make your own lip balm! Link.
Make Your Own Skin Care Products from Natural Ingredients
Fashiontribes has a great roundup post on how you can make your own skincare and beauty products from natural ingredients. I also love the long list of things like avocado, honey, and oatmeal and the essential vitamins they have for your skin. It’s time for a natural face mask this weekend! Link.
