tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-90711352250868130832024-03-14T00:03:19.600-04:00Bianca ElissaBiancahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13338125809626072288noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9071135225086813083.post-65205162543865619972010-11-21T16:17:00.001-05:002010-11-21T16:18:26.829-05:00Upcycled Chalkboard<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I found a framed restaurant brunch menu at an antique store and decided that it would make an awesome chalkboard. In addition to a reflective background, the frame also has very useful hooks and a sheet of metal sitting behind the glass part (making the surface magnetic as well). I picked up a can of Rustoleum spray chalkboard paint for less than 6 bucks at the hardware store and gave the sheet of metal a couple of coats. You can use this idea for various types of material, making any surface a chalkboard. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRxFDOr4AWM6Bu8sAKV7iROH3t4qUnh2Hc6MvEaZY_2PWHGDWgUM0C_O9I1T6x7KsCUQ-k5Spe2khZQ5vMlTvdBV7BIeCC9b9yJ1baIGtbzwcXEjxhNzD-mwL0zW-H0_wl6q6MxlOcEOQ/s1600/IMG_1414.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRxFDOr4AWM6Bu8sAKV7iROH3t4qUnh2Hc6MvEaZY_2PWHGDWgUM0C_O9I1T6x7KsCUQ-k5Spe2khZQ5vMlTvdBV7BIeCC9b9yJ1baIGtbzwcXEjxhNzD-mwL0zW-H0_wl6q6MxlOcEOQ/s320/IMG_1414.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I just finished this children's watermelon beanie I crocheted for my goddaughter.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIgSmHb1oqmxMM4m_aqhptMv1XBrGGSFsHbJtWsK7et0w6JI39NRv5Yt9FfQvV3Yr63viwHNM91SxaBgtvz_XRRM5WQPSO_7jAdnqMDb9C2VpNLMXn8Zupl6SCPTUsyxS_Zvcniv0Sifc/s1600/IMG_1418.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIgSmHb1oqmxMM4m_aqhptMv1XBrGGSFsHbJtWsK7et0w6JI39NRv5Yt9FfQvV3Yr63viwHNM91SxaBgtvz_XRRM5WQPSO_7jAdnqMDb9C2VpNLMXn8Zupl6SCPTUsyxS_Zvcniv0Sifc/s320/IMG_1418.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />
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For the main hat portion, I used this video: <a href="http://www.videojug.com/webvideo/how-to-crochet-a-baby-beanie-using-a-single-crochet-stitch">http://www.videojug.com/webvideo/how-to-crochet-a-baby-beanie-using-a-single-crochet-stitch</a><br />
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For the scalloped brim, <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=japGIpp4p5I">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=japGIpp4p5I</a><br />
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I experimented with some black buttons for the "seeds", but ended up hand stitching them instead using black yarn.<br />
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I am so excited to gift this to the little kiddies in my life. I want to make a similar beanie that resembles a strawberry.<br />
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Another project I just finished is this cowl neckwarmer:<br />
I used circuluar needles to create a tube using the simple knit stitch, and then created the flower by using a scallop pattern. I then took the scalloped lace and configured into a flower. To attach the flower onto the cowl I simply sewed the whole flower onto the cowl using the same yarn and and embroidery needle.<br />
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Many prefer a cowl to a scarf because it consists of one looped piece; ie: no wrapping. This cowl can easily be pulled over your head, sit nicely around your neck and chest, and under your zipped up winter coat.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Lucida Grande'; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 11px;">I like taking walks around my new Southie Boston neighborhood, you'll never know what you'll run into. I often pass by some old brownstone homes filled with ornate mid century pieces. I found this old crusty frame during one of my daily walks to the grocery store. To think, it was just laying there on the curb with a pile of junk ready for the garbage pick up date. I had to snatch it up! Yes, if you might ask, I did end up carry it around the grocery store, but the final result of the project paid off! </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Lucida Grande'; font-size: 11px;">I wanted to convert it into a jewelry stand to display some of my accessories. </span><br />
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<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Lucida Grande'; font-size: 11px;">-chicken wire</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Lucida Grande'; font-size: 11px;">-wire cutters</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Lucida Grande'; font-size: 11px;">-staple gun</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Lucida Grande'; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 11px;">-framing wire</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Lucida Grande'; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 11px;">-eye screws (to attached framing wire so you can hang the darn thing on the wall)</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Lucida Grande'; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 11px;"><br />
</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Lucida Grande'; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 11px;">Easy Instructions:</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Lucida Grande'; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 11px;">1. Lay the frame face down on the ground or table top. </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Lucida Grande'; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 11px;">2. Use the wire cutters to trim a sheet of the chicken wire to fit the backside insert of the frame. Make sure to leave a 1/4 inch in excess </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Lucida Grande'; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 11px;">3. Start from one corner of the frame and tuck the excess wire to the inside of the frame</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Lucida Grande'; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 11px;">4. With a staple gun, attached chicken wire to the inside of the frame. </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Lucida Grande'; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 11px;">5. After stapling around the whole inner frame, make sure all the excess wire has been tucked in.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Lucida Grande'; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 11px;">6. Attach eye screws and twist framing wire around firmly, wrapping several times around the whole wire itself as well as through loops.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJbEXXFJCemAOJOZU2xpScaWjZIaHIhR3qHXTJLDvERXjg3qNDaeLlfb8US63d_BldUeihdwt6ZVaC_vb-n1KnDv435-XHjji2TcrDH84m7cN5vH9CzG6pcCQJvTf4OeYzxhA4EYtxA50/s1600/IMG_1308.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJbEXXFJCemAOJOZU2xpScaWjZIaHIhR3qHXTJLDvERXjg3qNDaeLlfb8US63d_BldUeihdwt6ZVaC_vb-n1KnDv435-XHjji2TcrDH84m7cN5vH9CzG6pcCQJvTf4OeYzxhA4EYtxA50/s200/IMG_1308.JPG" width="200" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDUwtj9jucDxv2xIRka7SX16lCjI-07sjC4VMTgv6A-qhwIUiwusrgKhCs5bqA1eEgVNsqmWqv_5-rDlK-wNwNpZ4i4wveXvG9jpsue8ZB4WkLOPrUFmgnKHkOFG1H_p7UIYzWAIg8y7k/s1600/IMG_1310.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDUwtj9jucDxv2xIRka7SX16lCjI-07sjC4VMTgv6A-qhwIUiwusrgKhCs5bqA1eEgVNsqmWqv_5-rDlK-wNwNpZ4i4wveXvG9jpsue8ZB4WkLOPrUFmgnKHkOFG1H_p7UIYzWAIg8y7k/s1600/IMG_1310.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDUwtj9jucDxv2xIRka7SX16lCjI-07sjC4VMTgv6A-qhwIUiwusrgKhCs5bqA1eEgVNsqmWqv_5-rDlK-wNwNpZ4i4wveXvG9jpsue8ZB4WkLOPrUFmgnKHkOFG1H_p7UIYzWAIg8y7k/s200/IMG_1310.JPG" width="200" /></a></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQoz3_lfHWR_b82bTOB2ue52bbZ296VZUGpFCP6Ifi7UFL0btxOn1Fqh4PSWGJXuaHtIzBEG-B6XZfPv3tbyved1fiUES4WyLfS5vZ8YtaytONPbJ6AhBGE3QDrgIBcqqrL-qNV5-6REc/s1600/IMG_1313.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQoz3_lfHWR_b82bTOB2ue52bbZ296VZUGpFCP6Ifi7UFL0btxOn1Fqh4PSWGJXuaHtIzBEG-B6XZfPv3tbyved1fiUES4WyLfS5vZ8YtaytONPbJ6AhBGE3QDrgIBcqqrL-qNV5-6REc/s200/IMG_1313.JPG" width="200" /></a><br />
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Inspired by: <a href="http://www.designspongeonline.com/2008/11/diy-project-kates-teacup-candles.html">http://www.designspongeonline.com/2008/11/diy-project-kates-teacup-candles.html</a><br />
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We grilled some burgers at my friend's Truro house, walked to the beach, had lobster dinner in Provincetown, and shopped at the Wellfleet Flea Market. It was so fun and relaxing-THANKS Nina for letting us stay your family's house in Truro! I thought I would show off the cute spots we visite. First stop: Wellfleet, Massachusetts</span></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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text-align: left;">I was in charge of the Bruschetta, so here's the <b>RECIPE</b> (serves 4)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">-2 cloves fresh garlic</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">-fresh basil leaves</div><div class="" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">-3 tomatoes</span></div><div class="" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">-salt and pepper</span></div><div class="" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">-French or Ciabatta bread</span></div><div class="" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; 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Mix in a bowl and add salt and pepper to taste. Slice bread into small serving sizes and coat both sides with olive oil. Grill bread until brown on both sides. Place bread on serving platter and top bread with spoonfuls of tomato/basil/garlic mix. 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Correction, I started beading my hair because my friend had a Swedish hippy nanny who put different colored seed beads in her hair. Annnnnd as their gardener found out, this Swedish nanny also fancied the act of tanning poolside in the NUDE-whoaaaa, chotskies!@#$+%. Good thing Tiger wasn't nearby. Okay, I know that's neither here or there, but anyhoo you get the idea of how the bead obsession started. My hair beading evolved into making those chunky plastic beaded bracelets. You know the ones you can get in a big mixed bag of assortments at the crafts store. I started making raver bracelets. Some even glowed in the dark. I used to make them for all my friends at school. I've had a lot of busted projects, but here are some of my more postable creations:</span><br />
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</span></div>Biancahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13338125809626072288noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9071135225086813083.post-58240395940333030362010-06-04T02:14:00.000-04:002010-06-04T02:40:34.706-04:00Jamie's Old Necklace Got a Facelift<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV6wmyjpRmgK0IqwuPo80tSdBCyKKwCtdAw4XdLk6CbOtPZLPvG1bX2X9CF3-TfovAl6MkP45n06G9t3U-N6J2wjqQgxX3mzv1KONSjbiFoWbixB_OBypEO_XjwzUetZhnocHNuRfNAmg/s1600/IMG_3779.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV6wmyjpRmgK0IqwuPo80tSdBCyKKwCtdAw4XdLk6CbOtPZLPvG1bX2X9CF3-TfovAl6MkP45n06G9t3U-N6J2wjqQgxX3mzv1KONSjbiFoWbixB_OBypEO_XjwzUetZhnocHNuRfNAmg/s200/IMG_3779.jpg" width="133" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">I know everyone has tons of jewelry laying around the house that they no longer use. I love deconstructing these old accessories and piecing together new ones. This necklace is a combination of chain from different necklaces and bracelets, green beads from my roomate's (Holla @ Jamie!) old necklace she no longer wanted, ribbon, and a flower brooch my mom found at a vintage craft fair awhile ago-probably before I was born. The only thing I bought was the ribbon.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">These are some flowers I made with some silk fabric. I love the weight and texture of silk. It's super simple. I started by cutting the fabric into different sized circles. Taking one circular piece of fabric, I then stitched around the whole circumference then pulled the thread tight, gathering and bunching the fabric in the center, creating a bubble. I flattened the bubble, keeping some puff, and sewed into the center of flower. I don't know what I'm going to do with these little guys, but I made them in different colors and sizes. I was thinking I would make some flirty pins, headbands, and belts with them. Shoutout to Celeste for sending me an Angel;)</span></span><br />
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