Crafteroo Pinterest Challenge - Fabric tape

It has been a while but here is the second project in the Crafteroo Pinterest Challenge. Remember this is my board here.  The challenge is to make something from it about once a month.  The first thing I made was the rag rug using the t-shirt yarn.

This next one is the Fabric Tape.

Now me being me, I didn't follow the wonderful tutorial exactly. I cheated and used double-sided sticky tape. The fabric I have used is also designed with bands going across, so I just used one of these bands.  So I cheated big time!

I have re-used an old tape inner thingy to put my new fabric tape on. As you can see I have only made a little bit so far.

And here it is in use.

Crafteroo Pinterest - First Finished Project - Rag Rug

I am taking part in the Crafteroo Pinterest Project Challenge.  The aim is to try and make (at least) one project from our Pinterest Board each month.  Actually I put the 'at least' there - I will be lucky if I manage to make one a month - you know me!

Here is my Crafteroo Pinterest challenge Board.  Anything I make I am moving to the new board which is the Finished Project Board.

And my first project uses more than one project - hurrah!!  It is a rag rug made out of t-shirt yarn.

I used my daughter's old pyjamas.  Don't worry she has plenty more. I used this tutorial to make the t-shirt yarn but as I didn't have anything without seams, I had to adapt it which is why my rag rug has more knots and bit of fabric sticking up. I also had this tutorial on my board which is more or less the same.  

Pyjamas

Pyjamas cut up

The Pyjamas have been cut up and cut into strips, and yanked to make 'curled' yarn.

Near the beginning

Finished Rug

Not very tidy! But still nice

When making my rug I used my Christmas pressie 20mm crochet hook.  I made the pattern up really - just started crocheting a few rows to make a rectangle and then the next row, and then on, crocheted all around until I ended up with rather a nice shape, and until I ran out of yarn and patience.  But here is a nice tutorial from my Pinterest board to show you rugs.

Amazingly enough I did it all in one day. Yes indeedy. Which is why I have rather sore arms now and a callous on my finger.

My daughter liked it and is is destined for her room but first she wants me to embroider her name in the middle.  I think this sort of thing is rather a nice project to use old children's clothes because as I used the different ones I remembered the age when she wore them, and often who gave them to her.  A nice memory.  A a fun project.

Crafteroo Pinterest Challenge

Crafteroo Challenge

 

This year I am going to try and make more things for me and my family and friends.  There are lots of things that I bookmark and think 'I will make that someday'.  Then I have a huge list of bookmarked tutorials that are not that easy to look though.  But hold your horses....as Kitty Ballistic has had a wonderful idea..and it is the Crafteroo Pinterest Challenge 2012. Pop over to her blog for details here.

The great thing about Pinterest is that you can organise things into areas - so you can have a board for crochet, one for knitting etc. It is easy to find things as you can see the photos.  And of course you don't have to just have tutorials on there.

Here is my Crafteroo Challenge board here.  I might not make all these things this year but intend to have a go.

Warning Pinterest is addictive!

Crafteroo Mystery Package Challenge

On Crafteroo, a bunch of us are taking part in a challenge. The idea is that everyone receives the same  package and we have to make something(s) out of the contents.   What everyone makes is not revealed until the publication of the Crafteroo magazine. This is really exciting.  I have made my item(s) but I am not going to show you. Oh no, no, no.  You will have to wait until the magazine comes out but here is what I received.

Crafteroo Magazine Coming Soon

I am so excited about this!!

 Coming soon is the new Crafteroo magazine.

It will  feature


- 17 projects, from chainmaille to crochet to recipes!- Build your online craft business with our tried and tested photography and promotion tips

- Fantastic tips on building your fabric stash for maximum versatility

- Stay in the know with the latest crafty book reviews, mobile apps and social networking tools

- Plus, fantastic competition prizes to be won each issue!

And you might see something of mine in there too.

So keep an eye out and I will let you know how and where to get it.

Crafteroo Button Swap

As you may know I am a member of the Crafteroo forum.  I love it as it is a great place to meet and have a chat, share worries, and and also talk about crafts!

Recently we had a Button Swap, organised by the wonderful Kitty Ballistic, who has my admiration for her organisational skills.

I was partnered with Jenny, pop over and see her blog here.

Here are all the goodies that I received from Jenny:-

 Aren't I lucky?

I am looking forward to using all the wonderful things although I am a bit of a button stasher so cannot promise that I won't hold onto them.

Here is what I sent to Jenny:-

I am a bit pleased with the button picture as it is the first I have tried. And I used a couple of my own handmade buttons plus filled in with french knots. It was great fun to make and I intend to make some more for my shop.

Swaps always fill me with fear as well as delight as I do worry about what to make and whether the swapee will like it. But she says she did, and I know I did so it was a great success.

Garden Swap (from me)

The wonderful talented Kerry of Pennydog Jewellery organised a Garden Swap (via Crafteroo).

My swap partner is Helen of Kitty Ballistic creations.

As she has now received my parcel, I have revealed here what I made and sent.

This is a photo of a fabric box that I had the idea for in my head. It is the first one I ever made and quite frankly, nearly the last. But it turned out rather well.

The very top photo is of some Dorset Buttons. My apologies for the bad photo. The 3 coloured one is supposed to be a sunflower. Hmmm.