How-To: Contrasting Color Raincoat
I absolutely adore this contrasting color raincoat that Jessica from Me Sew Crazy shared on Riley Blake Designs. Head on over to the site to see how to make your own!
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Machine-Stitched Monster Knee Patches
We’ve talked about monster knee patches before, but I really like this machine-sewn version from Refashion Co-op. The monster face looks fantastic, and the strong machine stitches mean the fix will withstand many more days of play! Head over to Refashion Co-op to see more photos. [Via Pinterest] More: Crochet Heart Elbow Patches @Craftzine.com blog […]
Paper Doll Kit
Gifts that foster creativity and encourage fun are, in my opinion, the very best gifts to give and to receive. Lisa from Grey Luster Girl created this handmade paper doll kit for her daughters, and it’s sure to bring hours of imaginative play. Customizing my dolls was one of my dearest wishes when I was […]
Plush Hobbes
FurGots on Craftster made a plush Hobbes, from the comic Calvin & Hobbes. In only 3 hours! I like his serious face. She says: After a conversation with my friend, who dressed up as “Calvin” for Halloween, I got around to thinking…. it would be awfully neat to make a Hobbes stuffed animal. With all […]
This kid can solder, can you?
Brad sends this about his son’s gift project: For Christmas this year, Lucas made his grandmom a battery powered amp for her guitar. This was a big project – first time with a soldering iron. Worked out well with only one minor burn. He did 80% of the soldering and drilled all the holes for […]
Make a half size 1901 Packard
The yards of suburbia are filled with kids riding around in those little electric cars. How about making a really unique one for your kids to cruise the neighborhood. Although the plans are for a gas-powered vehicle, it would be easy to convert to electric. – Link
