Upcycling magazines into coasters.

In a joyous bout of continuing education, I attended a class on turning magazine pages into coasters. I came prepared with a couple of catalogues from my husband and I learned to weave them into coasters like in the photo.

Glove Bunnies just in time for Easter!

More ways to upcycle old gloves: turn them into rabbits!  Cut off the pinkie finger, index finger, and thumb of the glove. Sew up the sides. Stuff the bunny body and sew up the bottom. Turn the thumb into a little tail. Turn the fingers into the front paws and sew them on. Add eyes and a nose, and *poof* bunny!

My bunny looked cold, so I gave him a scarf.

Happy Crafting!
Liz

Doodle Friday - Dragon Dino

Phone doodles are fun. I start with an eye or two and move onto the head and body. This guy couldn't decide if he was going to be a dragon or a dinosaur. 

More things to make with old sweaters: potholders.

If your house is anything like mine, potholders are always needed. I don't care if you have 42,when you need one, you can't find one. Well, old sweaters make great potholders - especially wool ones. After felting your sweater, cut out a 7 inch square (larger if you have really big hands) and pin together. I rounded the corners and added a loop in one corner for easy hanging. Then I sewed them up. Feeling especially creative? Use 2 or 3 sweaters to make patterns.

The sweater wool is already shrunken, so there is no fear of laundering if they get dirty.

Keep on crafting!
Liz

Doodle Friday - O Christmas Tree

This week's doodle isca quivk tree made to fill a space in a publication for my day job.

What to do with old gloves

So, I happened across a pin on pinterest of glove monsters as made by Krokotak.  They looked fun and easy to make, so I started a few, changing which fingers were cut cut off to make the antennae and arms.

Helpful Hint: If you use the thumb of the glove to make the tail long enough to touch the ground, it will add stability so the monsters will stand up!

And then I got to thinking if I kept the thumb and used the fingers for legs, I could make elephants! 

I like having multiple ways to use up singles of a pair. 

Happy Crafting!

Liz

Doodle Friday - Special Guests!

In this time of thanksgiving, I'm so thankful for my family. That's why this week's doodle features artwork made by my niece and nephew! 

The snowmen were drawn by my nephew, and the great birthday drawing is by my niece.

Happy Crafting and happy family!
Liz