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soapmommy60543
True Blue Farmgirl
2197 Posts
Ann
Oswego
IL
USA
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 Posted - Dec 27 2008 : 5:47:57 PM
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This is a two part post:
1. If you are still struggling with the 12 days of Christmas challenge, make a New Year's resolution to try to get at least two "days" done by next Christmas. If you want to be more dilligent, do one "day" every month. They were 12 different ideas, just to try. Have fun. If you're frustrated with them, blow'em off. Life's too short! 
2. The New Year New Craft Challenge (ta-dah!)
Look through your stash (or what's left of it), and find a new craft that uses your supplies. For example, a rag rug crocheted from fabric scraps. Just an example. Think about it - be creative and have fun!!!!! Oh, and post photos, please, of finished projects.
Can't wait to see your projects!
Ann
Ann in Oswego
http://suburbanprairiehouse.wordpress.com
Times may be tough, but farmgirls are tougher!
Craft Fasting since October 21, 2008 |
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Celticheart
True Blue Farmgirl
811 Posts
Marcia
WA
USA
811 Posts |
Posted - Dec 28 2008 : 6:42:08 PM
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OK, I didn't do the 12 days challenge but I've decided to work on these both in 2009. I definitely have plenty of stash, of all kinds.
"Nature always has the last laugh." Mrs. Greenthumbs
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tribalcime
True Blue Farmgirl
2963 Posts
lisa
lexington
ky
USA
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Posted - Dec 29 2008 : 05:51:26 AM
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well..didnt find a new craft ..but i did start making a new item ..bead people from my leftover beads so i can use them up...They will be turned into necklaces. I want to try bead animals maybe ..if i get time today. and i turned a wooden bookmark into a necklace...so that was repurposing :P  And i took a broken rainbow colored strap and used for a jewelry cord...another repurposing piece to use up stash..
LIfe is a witch ~~~ and then ya fly !! My blogspot .http://tribalwitch.blogspot.com/ and my barter blog is at www.bartertribalwitch.blogspot.com and www.alteredartfun.blogspot.com |
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tribalcime
True Blue Farmgirl
2963 Posts
lisa
lexington
ky
USA
2963 Posts |
Posted - Dec 29 2008 : 07:44:36 AM
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I was inspired by tim burtons's corpse bride and nightmare before xmas. This little fella has bone beads on his feet. Little faces are carved in the bone beads. I made him on 18 ga wire. I will eventually put him on a necklace for myself . 
LIfe is a witch ~~~ and then ya fly !! My blogspot .http://tribalwitch.blogspot.com/ and my barter blog is at www.bartertribalwitch.blogspot.com and www.alteredartfun.blogspot.com |
Edited by - tribalcime on Dec 29 2008 07:45:40 AM |
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K-Falls Farmgirl
Chapter Leader
2096 Posts
Cheryl
Klamath Falls
Oregon
USA
2096 Posts |
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soapmommy60543
True Blue Farmgirl
2197 Posts
Ann
Oswego
IL
USA
2197 Posts |
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tribalcime
True Blue Farmgirl
2963 Posts
lisa
lexington
ky
USA
2963 Posts |
Posted - Dec 30 2008 : 08:52:03 AM
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thanks ! They were alot of fun to make. I actually did start a new craft last night --will get pics of them soon as my batteries charge for the camera. I was using thick crocheted chains and sewing them into small coiled baskets. Really fun and much thicker than crochet .
LIfe is a witch ~~~ and then ya fly !! My blogspot .http://tribalwitch.blogspot.com/ and my barter blog is at www.bartertribalwitch.blogspot.com and www.alteredartfun.blogspot.com |
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tribalcime
True Blue Farmgirl
2963 Posts
lisa
lexington
ky
USA
2963 Posts |
Posted - Jan 04 2009 : 11:47:44 AM
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For yarn baskets..I take 3 strands of yarn --i like to use a reg --an eyelash and maybe a confetti dot together. I will then make a crocheted chain with it....i usually just crochet the whole amount of yarn up that I have. Then I take that and sew the chains to each other into a circular small shape around 6 to 7 inches. I fold 2 sides up a tad and take same chain and make a handle. and sew to either side of the circle . It is like making a coiled fabric basket in theory. Alot stronger than just a crocheted yarn basket ..which is easy to do also.  
LIfe is a witch ~~~ and then ya fly !! My blogspot .http://tribalwitch.blogspot.com/ and my barter blog is at www.bartertribalwitch.blogspot.com and www.alteredartfun.blogspot.com |
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soapmommy60543
True Blue Farmgirl
2197 Posts
Ann
Oswego
IL
USA
2197 Posts |
Posted - Jan 05 2009 : 04:26:55 AM
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Lisa, those are so cute! I may have to try a few for Easter!
Ann in Oswego
http://suburbanprairiehouse.wordpress.com
Times may be tough, but farmgirls are tougher!
Craft Fasting since October 21, 2008 |
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Tammy Claxton
True Blue Farmgirl
1559 Posts
Tammy
Glen Burnie
Maryland
USA
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