Remember the Fingerless Mitts Times 3 project I had in Craft: 10 back in February? Well, now that it’s getting colder, I want to share the tutorials with all of you do stuff! readers! I’m dividing the 3 mitt types into 2 parts, because the first 2 go together – the 2 different recycled sockContinue reading “Fingerless Mitts parts 1+2: Recycled Sock Mitts!”
Category Archives: general crafts
This week at the Kitten
Just want to let locals know about this week’s Knittn’ Kitten project – by Christine Blystone, of Flapper Girl Creations – super cute cupcake patches! Christine says: This tutorial features easy-to-follow instructions and full scale pattern (no resizing is necessary!) to make your own iron-on cupcake patches from felt! The finished patch measures 3.5″ highContinue reading “This week at the Kitten”
Damn the Man! Save the Kitten!
Ok there’s no “man” involved here, just the recession, but a favorite shop in need of help makes me think of Empire Records… If you live in Portland and are crafty, I’m sure you’ve at least heard of Knittn’ Kitten, and if you haven’t shopped at the craft thrift store, well get yourself over there!Continue reading “Damn the Man! Save the Kitten!”
how-to: Recycled Sweater Wool Jewelry!
do stuff! is in need of a new tutorial, don’t you think? It’s been awhile! This is a project I’ve been teaching at the Multnomah County Libraries all summer – my last class is coming up on Thursday and I think it’s about time I share it with the rest of you! It’s a simpleContinue reading “how-to: Recycled Sweater Wool Jewelry!”
Book Review: Crochet Adorned
I haven’t been much of a crocheter for the last few years, but I’ve felt pushes here and there lately to get back into it – and Linda Permann‘s new book is a huge push! Full of not-too-intimidating, smallish crochet projects, which then get combined with fabric or clothing to make bigger pieces, there areContinue reading “Book Review: Crochet Adorned”
some cool stuff!
Just a few things I want to share with you… First, Amanda of Bread and Badger‘s new ebook: Crafting a Modern Press Release, for sale in her etsy shop! I was lucky to get to take a press release workshop with Amanda through Trillium a few months ago, and now everyone can learn from herContinue reading “some cool stuff!”
ebook review: weaving un-loomed!
sister diane gilleland (of craftypod) is the official master of ebooks, in my book – first she released making a great blog a few months ago, and now this gorgeous 59 page weaving un-loomed project book! with amazing detail in each of the project step-by-step how-tos, as well as tons of intro-to-weaving info, and tips/tricks/troubleshooting,Continue reading “ebook review: weaving un-loomed!”
bobbie’s tee tote tutorial!
a few months ago i got the nicest package in the mail! pete’s aunt bobbie made this super crafty, recycley t-shirt tote bag and sent me not just the bag itself, but a supernice note with a how-to for making my own! so flippin awesome! so this is bobbie’s tutorial, brought to you by doContinue reading “bobbie’s tee tote tutorial!”
classes, anyone?
hey portlanders, i have some classes coming up!! they are: may 9th (this saturday!): freezer paper stenciling at sellwood library 1pm may 18th: sweater conversion at diy lounge (woodstock location) 5:30pm may 20th: recycled wool sweater jewelry at albina library 5:30pm june 7th: recycled wool coffee cup and mug cozies at gregory heights library 2pmContinue reading “classes, anyone?”
Updated: 2 years of weekly diy roundups!
the last year has gone by so quickly (but it’s felt long at the same time, as time always does) – tuesday was the 1 year anniversary of my first threadbanger weekly diy roundup post, which i’ve done every single week since then. so i decided they should all be in one place together, forContinue reading “Updated: 2 years of weekly diy roundups!”
Lee Does Stuff 