Stuffed Balloon Animals | Little Inspiration
If you have a kid who loves balloon animals, they’re going to love this ‘forever’ version! And you’ll love how easy it is to make them. What I like the most about these softies is that they’re perfect for boys or girls of any age - I’m sure there are some kids at heart who would dig their own soft balloon dog!
One of my most favorite holidays is New Year’s. I love looking back at the past year and then moving forward into a whole new one. It’s magical! As a festive sentiment for friends, I’ve been making Soaps in A Sock.
I’ve seen similar things floating around for quite a while, but I improved on the pattern so that it requires NO SEAMING (my knitting nemesis). They are crazy quick to make and use up all those random yarn scraps.
You’ll need:
Wool Yarns of any weight, I held 2 worsted strands together
US no 8 32” circular knitting needle
A spare DPN or Straight needle for Bind Off
Dr. Bronner’s Magic Soaps (or whatever you like)
EASY Special Skills: Judy’s Magic Cast On, Magic Loop Knitting, 3 Needle Bind Off
Here we go:
Using Judy’s Magic Cast on, and either a bulky yarn or 2 worsted strands held together, CO 20 stitches, 10 stitches on each needle.
Use a marker to denote beginning of round, or your yarn tail, which is what I like to do. Using the Magic Loop method of circular knitting, work in stockinette stitch until your sock measures 4” or the size of your soap. If you’ve never tried the Magic Cast On or Magic Loop, you’re in for a treat! They are both truly magical!
Once your soap sock is the right length, insert the soap. You’ll need a little slack length to bind off, so knit an extra round or 2 if necessary.
Using the 3 Needle Bind Off, BO all stitches. Tuck in any tails.
I made a cute little label in Word, but you can easily hand write one too.
They are addictive to make, so make one for everyone you love. Happy New Year!! Love, Becky.
What’s up my knitters? I made some Bob’s Burgers Knitting Charts for you! Free PDF Downloads
(via tinarannosaurus)
This DIY bedside table and lamp would make a nice replacement for the stacks of books on your floor. (And by “your” I mean my.) -EL
Note from ts: GREAT find, EL! Isn’t createforless the jam, for real for real? LOVE them!
Boxes with Lighting via 101 Woonideeen
(via etsy)
How-To: Turn Any Photo into a Quilt Pattern | MAKE: Craft
Game: changed.
It is a shame that the Power Mac G5, and the first-generation Mac Pro, are these beautiful hunks of aluminum that have no present-day use.
While the conscientious may deliver them to recycling facilities, wouldn’t it be cool if the shells could be usefully repurposed?
Germany-based designer Klaus Geiger thought so, and machined a solid piece of walnut to perfectly match the radii in the G5 tower’s handles.
Paint Dipped Balsa Wood Candle Holder | A Beautiful Mess
Standing in the hardware store the other day, I found a stand of balsa wood. I told my dad that I wanted some. Why?, he asked. I don’t know, I replied, I just like balsa wood. And who knows when I would find the perfect project for it? And then look - here is not only the perfect thing I’ve been looking for for my mantle piece, but it’s made from balsa wood! See, I’m not crazy (though I may be a hoarder). If you’ve never used balsa wood before, you will love it. It’s so soft that you can cut it with a craft knife, it’s light weight and if need be, you can make a model airplane out of it.
Home Made Cat Wheel | Stitches n’ Sews
My boyfriend and I were talking the other day about getting a hamster wheel for our Chihuahua who hates going for walks. But it looks like making one wouldn’t be that difficult.
