…compilation of tutorials
Somehow I liked the beaded stars on CDs very well, even though I usually don’t like crafting with CDs very much ;-)
I liked especially the beaded stars on CDs that are used on the main site as candle holders.
Links:
Beaded Stars on CDs (Stern auf CD-Rom ein Duo-Stern mit roten Perlen) (German) => with a good photo tutorial
via: main site: Stern auf Stern und Stern auf CD-Rom
The tutorial is now unfortunately only to be find in webarchive (without photos), but I found the idea so good that I wanted to present it here anyhow.
I think that it should work as well with taping thin paper on the glass instead of frosting it.
Nice, isn’t it?
Links:
The original site doesn’t exist any more and is now available through webarchive: Anleitung Votiv -Glas im Glas (German)
I really like the idea of the Advent wreath which is assembled from tea glasses :)
Links:
Advent Wreath in Glasses (Adventkranz in 10 Gefäßen) (German)
Google translation of the article
If you want to know more about Advent wreaths in Germany and perhaps even want to make one yourself, check out Christmas Craft Projects – Advent Wreath and How to Make Natural Green Wreaths on the same site.
I find the idea with the PET lanterns very nice, too, and it should be relatively safe with the Christmas tree candle holders inside :)
I made a short translation:
“Materials:
PET bottles, Christmas tree candle holders, wire, Wico colours*, candle
Instructions:
Cut open a big PET bottle (transparent or coloured) about one third from the bottom.
Colour with Wico colours*.
insert a Christmas tree candle holder into the bottle top. You must take apart the little candle holder and attach it with wire to the bottle top.
Prick two little holes into the bottle neck (e.g. with a hot knitting needle).
You can embellish the top cut with pinking scissors or a metal band.
Prick three little holes into the top edge (e.g. with a hot knitting needle) and attach three wires or fine chains of equal length to hang the lantern up.”
* Wico colours is Window Colours. These are those glass paints that come in plastic bottles and can be used on acetate sheets, I don’t know the exact English name.
I presented the ping pong ball lights before, this lamp is very similar.
But I won’t make this lamp, too, because my ceiling is very low and I’d always have to go around it ;-))
Links:
Another Ping Pong Ball Lamp (Vintage ping pong light and tutorial)
Here at unikatissima:
Ping Pong Ball Lights
Freeform Crocheted Sphere Lamps
I presented already the postcard boxes, the baskets here are in principle the same, but it seems to me that they are easier to assemble.
I think that I should give it a try ;-))
Links:
How to Make a Christmas Card Basket from Recycled Christmas Cards
Here at unikatissima: Postcard Boxes
After having published the entry Slippers from Old Textiles, Monika sent me an email with the photo (click to enlarge) and the following text (translation – and translation errors! – by me ;-)):
“I’m making such aprons for years. The ‘edging’ or rather the slings are from ready bought bias tape (the package with 5m lasts conveniently for exactly one apron two aprons, so that also the costs remain reasonable).
The aprons are always a great success. If the pattern makes it possible (e.g. gingham patterns) I sew little pockets from the pieces that I cut away on top.”
Well, isn’t this a great idea?
Thank you, Monika!
And if you have the dish cloth 2x, sew some matching potholders ;-)
Links:
Here at unikatissima:
Slippers from Old Textiles
Sewn Potholders
One method to simplify the work on an altered book is to use children’s cardboard books as base. They often have the advantage, too, to have interesting shapes.
Once I began such a book (on the picture you see the original book).
These are the first two pages. I used amongst others (just as for the artist book) self-dyed paper, packing tape transfers, embroidery on paper and dried flowers and leaves.
Because of the embroidery I don’t immediately glue the papers in but I finish the pages first.
The following pages aren’t finished yet – just another UFO (unfinished object) ;-)
Links:
Altered Books Simplified
Here at unikatissima:
Artist-Book
Packing Tape Transfers
Entries with the tags ‘paper’ and ’embroidery’
How to Press Flowers, Leaves and Herbs
I presented the beaded bottle already for people who have mini bottles laying around at home and want to embellish them.
One can also glue everything on that one can put one’s paws on ;-)
Links:
Altered Mini Bottles (SteamPunk Vintage Bottles – Gillian Allen)
Here at unikatissima:
Beaded Bottle
