Tag: craft
{How To} Dyeing to make your silk hankies look kool?
First things first, I do not apologise unreservedly for the dreadful puns in the title of this post. Secondly, I tried to take beautiful photos of each stage of this process I really did but imagine a wet, soft, slightly lumpy mass of silk hankies soaking in a shallow bath of deep red liquid….it’s straight from a horror film! The finished hankies are very … Continue reading {How To} Dyeing to make your silk hankies look kool?
{How to} make Snowball Decorations
This the second of 3 tutorials I’ve filmed for christmas this year. I’ll upload the final one before Christmas, watch this space! Continue reading {How to} make Snowball Decorations
{How to} Beaded pipe cleaner baubles
I’ve wanted to make video tutorials for such a long time and now I’ve finally done it! It’s not easy this video business (especially when you live in a basement and even getting enough light is an uphill struggle!) but I am working on it. Baby steps people, baby steps! But that’s not all that’s new in the pickleverse. You might already have noticed. You … Continue reading {How to} Beaded pipe cleaner baubles
{How to} Rag Rug Wreath
We need to thank the early 1900s for this nifty, thrifty craft! The best fabrics to use are woollen or jersey weight fabrics but you can use whatever you like, just keep in mind that the thicker your fabric the tuftier your rug. A quick note about fancy pants crafting gadgets that you dont really need. You dont need a rugging tool, also (and brilliantly) … Continue reading {How to} Rag Rug Wreath
{How to} make a fabric bowl
Because all of your beautiful things need pretty places to live. No more tangled necklaces or frantic searches for house keys as you are rushing out the door, these bowls are a great way to use up all scraps of fabric and add some style to your storage solutions at the same time. You will need: fabric rotary cutter and cutting board and scissors craft … Continue reading {How to} make a fabric bowl
{How to} Grow borax crystals
Home grown crystals to add a little sparkle to your life in a few short hours. I made some of these to go on our Christmas tree but with Spring in the air (or at least it was!) it’s time to take the snowflakes down and make room for a new season full of makes. I wondered if the decorations would get brittle as they … Continue reading {How to} Grow borax crystals
{How To} Turn an old shirt into a cushion cover.
This simple twist on the classic envelope cover is a great way to give new life to an old shirt; 4 straight lines of sewing and someone has already done all the fastenings for you. Here’s how you do it… You will need: 1 shirt 1 cushion inner – I bought mine but you could make your own. measuring tape/ ruler chalk/ pen/ pencil … Continue reading {How To} Turn an old shirt into a cushion cover.
{How to} Make a felted rose
So in the same week that I wrote my first guest post I find myself posting my first video tutorial. It’s not perfect but I’m really pleased with it. I couldn’t wait to finish typing up the instructions to go alongside these photos before posting my video but they are on their way very soon. Click here to go to youtube: Continue reading {How to} Make a felted rose
{How to} Care for your felted lantern.
Whether your lantern has just started to soften and sag, or your cat has mistaken it for a comfy sleeping spot, the following steps will restore your lantern to its former glory. You will need: your lantern a balloon soap hand hot water a tea towel/ drying rack Sit your lantern on a flat surface. Inflate the balloon inside the lantern. The idea is that … Continue reading {How to} Care for your felted lantern.
a peck of pickles 