December 2009 | the ReFab Diaries

DIY: Final doodle creature ...

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Here she is ... a pretty pigeon-like thingie with a carrying wing/pocket on her back.  She was inspired by the Helen Dardik bird below and I'm really pleased with the result.  Kate announced loudly that this creature is her favorite. I can't choose between her and the snail.  Perhaps the Owl market is a little too saturated now for us to be impressed by them ... ?   :)


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Upcycle: Christmas balls galore!

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When I lived in England, I quickly picked up the phrase "cheap and cheerful"!  I think of the ubiquitous spherical Christmas tree ornament as the embodiment of that phrase. And I love them!  The Christmas Ball Bouquet above could not be easier to make (tutorial care of Indie Fixx). 




These lovely (simple!) gatherings don't need instructions. They come care of Belle Maison - a new favorite blog of mine. 



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Recycle: Cardboard Wreath and Trees

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A couple of really kid-friendly holiday projects.  Spot the Piperlime packaging these two projects have in common?? 

The wreath is from Elise Blaha - find the instructions here.


 



The cardboard trees below were posted on Design Sponge last year.  The instructions are here.



 
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DIY: Candoo Creatures!

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Here are my latest "doodle twoots" and I've made some changes.  Less shaping of the actual body than on the first one but much more applique.  I've also put the wing-shaped gift-card/note/tooth-fairy-money holder on the back rather than the front, and it's bigger.  I wonder WHOO will be getting these for Christmas?  The mail snails are next!

PS: I would love some feedback on these creatures.  If I can maintain momentum, I'm thinking of selling them as "finish-it-yourself" type kits via Etsy.  So please leave me a comment or twooooooooo.



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Upcycle: One scarf. Two upcycles.

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Great 2-part upcycle idea from Make it and Love it! Upcycling with and for kids is so satisfying. And if you aren't all that confident in your sewing skills - well, this is a low-pressure way to experiment. And you will never again have audience so easily pleased. And by pleased, I mean DELIGHTED! 

Find instructions for the hat here and the owl here.







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Upcycle: Dishtowel Art Apron

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dish towel artist apron


Is it just me, or do you also get gifted kitchen (or "tea") towels? Sometimes, really beautiful ones? Too beautiful to use in a kitchen? Well, how about turning one into a gift for the little artist in your life? Not only will the towel get shown off, it's also just the right amount of fabric for a little art smock so... less waste! 


 Full tutorial here care of Obsessively Stitching.  Lots of other fun projects on her blog too.





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