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| A quick word on jump rings... |
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| The reason I use these types of jump rings is because they are durable! Especially on bauble, charm & dangle bracelets! They will take a beating and keep all your wee trinkets & treasures all on the cord! |
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| As you can see they come in various metal tones too! |
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| I found this lovely little crocheted heart over on The Party Artisan's blog |
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| Carolyne has written a very fine post with a pictured tutorial showing step-by-step instructions for the larger heart. I hope to make several of the little and larger hearts to share with loved ones before this years St. Valentines Day celebration. |
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| My favourite summertime indulgence! Homemade white cupcakes topped with white frosting and strawberries...To make these: |
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| You'll need cutting/slicing tools. VERY important, scissors work best for the least waste. |
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| Next needed: FRESH strawberries, washed and drained. |
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| Grab top of strawberry top and pull off... |
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| It will look like this. |
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| Cut around the area where the strawberry top was attached, like this. |
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| Once cut all around, pluck out gooey middle. |
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| It will look like this... |
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| Firmly hold the strawberry and sliced it in half. |
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| Pull apart. |
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| After all strawberries are sliced up, store in air tight container in frig, till needed. |
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| Having pre-made a batch of white cupcakes ( I used basic recipe) A box mix will work if that's all you have. Add white frosting and top with cold strawberries. MAKE sure to store in refrigerator after made! Especially during the HOT days of summer! I like to store cupcake, un-frosted in air tight container and frost as needed. |
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| A especially delightful treat at tea time! |
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| First you need under bust to trace. I used legal sized copy paper, craft scissors, pen & measuring tape. |
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| Then I trace it using about an inch gap from edge. This is where making adjustment to pattern to insure proper fit for my shape and size is fist done. |
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| Once tracing is complete I... |
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| Pin the pattern to one piece of craft felt material. |
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| Then I cut it out, using about an inch distance from edge of pattern.I also use fabric scissors to create smooth lines without fraying or tearing. |
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| Once it's all cut out, I make adjustment to the cloth. Pinning and fitting upon my DIY dress form to insure proper fit. I reduce edging once I have a good fit. |
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| Once adjustments are perfect I sew it. I bought this, nearly new, craft machine at my favourite charity shop for only $7. Yes it works perfect too! I use it on most of my 'craft' sewing projects. My costuming projects I use my regular sewing machine. |
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| Once all sewn together I must add grommets. I found this set at Harbor Freight Tools for just under $5. |
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| Using craft ribbon from local craft store I lace up my under bust. |
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| And then make any adjustment that are required. |
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| I'm very pleased with how it turned out. This is now a sturdy pattern for me to use. |
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| I will use this to create more costumes using finer more expensive materials without risking them to mistakes. Craft felt usually runs about $4 a yard. Much more economical compared to $20 plus materials a yard! |
