I got a happy gram from MischievousRaven! She sent me some stashy bits, a square of fabric, and a cute card :3
Made my day!
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Craft Chat & Swaps » Swap Shop
**Happy grams!** (Fourth edition!)
Started over 1 year ago · Last post about 6 hours ago ·
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Craft Chat & Swaps » Craft Challenges
Tutorial challenge!
Started 9 months ago · Last post about 14 hours ago ·
You know, I have old bangles. Challenge accepted!
I challenge you to make a tutorial for something made from placemats.
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Tons of satin
Started 8 days ago · Last post about 6 hours ago ·
Oooh. A dress like that just might work! I have some black lace and purple fabric I could use as well!
I think I have enough ideas now to work up a few sketches and go from there :D
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Tattoos
Started 7 months ago · Last post about 20 hours ago ·
I finally have a friend who wants to get tattoos with me, and eventually he wants to move in with me, so I will probably get more work done in the coming years. I have my next few tattoos planned out. It's been since I was 19 that I got any tattoo work done (and I'm almost 23 now, haha).
Here's my current list:
Touch up the Hand of Eris (page 1) and add golden apple blossoms around it.
Golden apple branch on the left side of my chest.
Libra symbol turned into an ankh with a crescent moon above it, probably on my right bicep or in the middle of my back.
Red hourglass (think black widow) below or in the middle of my cleavage.
Keycards from the original DOOM video game on my left wrist.
Broken chain wraparound/garter on my left thigh.
...and a quote from a Das Ich song: "Befrage dich selbst, erforsche dein ich. Du kannst Licht sein und Finsternis" wherever it will fit and look good.
My friend and I are also going to get matching biomech tattoos somewhere eventually. He wants them all up and down his arms and hands, but mine will probably be on my hips.
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Things to do with waterproof material...
Started 6 days ago · Last post 5 days ago ·
Could you post a picture? Depending on the color, it might make neat patches for clothing, or you could make appliques from it. Since it is waterproof though, you could use it to make cloth pads/panty liners.
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Awkward rant/relationship advice and/or outside opinion needed?
Started 10 days ago · Last post 4 days ago ·
Since he's in his mid 30s, it may just be that his sex drive has been a lot lower because of aging. I would say sit down and have a long honest talk with him to see where he sees the relationship going, and from there you can air any grievances and see what's up with him that he might not be saying.
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Craft Chat & Swaps » Swap Shop
swap question
Started 6 days ago · Last post 6 days ago ·
Here's the Newbie vs. Vet Swap thread http://www.cutoutandkeep.net/board/swapping/swap_shop/6956-newbie-vs-vet-swap-new-round-3
All the info you need to know for it is there, and you can always send me a message if you have any questions about it :)
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Craft Chat & Swaps » Swap Shop
Friendship bracelet swap
Started 2 months ago · Last post 7 days ago ·
Sadly it has not shown up yet :(
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Tons of satin
Started 8 days ago · Last post about 6 hours ago ·
So, I have about 2 yards of black satin at my apartment, and my mom is sending me about 3 or 4 more yards (maybe more).
I don't really ever work with plain fabrics, so I am a bit stumped as to what I should make.
I like dresses and skirts, but don't know what styles would look good in satin since it's pretty shiny.
Any suggestions? I am going to have more satin than I'll know what to do with, and I would like to make clothes out of it.
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Had to shave all my hair off :(
Started 3 months ago · Last post 8 days ago ·
I think I am going to look for some of those shorter bobby pins. I think I am going to make lots of hair stuff this week to get me through bad hair days until I can do my half-shave.
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Had to shave all my hair off :(
Started 3 months ago · Last post 8 days ago ·
Hm... I may have to style it like that until it's long enough for a good half shave!
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Craft Chat & Swaps » Craft Challenges
Tutorial challenge!
Started 9 months ago · Last post about 14 hours ago ·
When I can afford duct tape, I am going to try that. lol
I challenge you to make something from a tie dye t-shirt!
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Had to shave all my hair off :(
Started 3 months ago · Last post 8 days ago ·
I have considered that. Haha. I am contemplating getting a half shave or something since it has grown out a bit now.
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Shrinking
Started 15 days ago · Last post 15 days ago ·
Take in starting at the side seams first. Adding darts will also help achieve a better fit.
Take a lot of measurements and try the dresses on inside out and mark the excess with pins.
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What are you itching to make?
Started about 1 month ago · Last post about 11 hours ago ·
Christine, if you know anyone with a bullet refilling station and a drill press, they could probably help you out. My dad helped me drill holes in some empty 30-06 shells and put new tips on them for me.
My mom just gave me tons of fabric.... Eight yards of silk and about 5 yards of stretchy tie-dye crushed velvet... I think I am going to go nuts making dresses... Lol. I can't wait to get back at my apartment now.
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What are you itching to make?
Started about 1 month ago · Last post about 11 hours ago ·
I got some sweet fabrics the other day. I want to make dresses from them!
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Craft Chat & Swaps » Swap Shop
Papercrafts Swap
Started about 1 month ago · Last post 17 days ago ·
She may be busy with something. I'll message her later tonight to see what's up.
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Easy first dress to make on sewing machine?? suggestions?
Started 19 days ago · Last post 17 days ago ·
A shirred top dress might be the easiest, though it requires you to hand-wind bobbins with elastic thread.
The "pattern" is basic, usually it's just a rectangle that's 15-25 inches wider than your largest measurement (hips or bust) depending on how loose you want it, and then cut it as long as you want it to be. With stretched elastic thread on the bobbin, and regular thread in the needle, you make long straight stitches (the stitch length should be as long as possible), usually 1/2 inch apart until the entire bust area is shirred. Then of course your can sew up the sides of the rectangle and add a halter strap if you want.
T-shirt or jersey dresses are also easy to make, since you can just follow the shape of your favorite t-shirt and just make it longer.
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Opening and online store...any tips/advice?
Started 20 days ago · Last post 14 days ago ·
Start a Facebook page for the shop.
The most important part is choosing a craft-selling website that suits you the best. CraftCafe is best if you plan on making lots of listings.
I have always preferred to use USPS for shipping since they have a lot of flat rate options and first class is cheap.
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Goodie/Gift Bag Ideas?!?!
Started 22 days ago · Last post about 18 hours ago ·
Tea bags, handmade jewelry, little curios/charms, scented glycerin soaps...
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Best glue for the job?
Started 25 days ago · Last post 21 days ago ·
I would recommend liquid stitch. It is a fabric glue that works pretty well.
As for glue guns, high temperature/hot guns are best for projects involving hard and natural materials like metal, glass, and stone.
Low temperature guns are better for use with plastics and heat-sensitive materials.
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Craft Chat & Swaps » Swap Shop
Newbie vs. Vet Swap (New/Round 3)
Started 9 months ago · Last post 18 days ago ·
Good to see things are going well. :)
I wanted to update everyone and say that since I am on vacation and have sketchy internet at best to please send me a message when you start or complete a swap. I'll get the message as an email sent to my phone, which has had better-working connections than my tablet. I'll be back online more often starting June 7th, but for the next 2 weeks, please just send a message my way with updates so I can keep the thread as up to date as possible.
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Home Sweet Home » Home Sweet Home
crayons >.<
Started 26 days ago · Last post 20 days ago ·
Try lestoil, oxyclean, and ironing it using paper towels on top of and underneath the fabric.
Try ironing first. If that fails, try lestoil. Use Oxyclean last.
My fiance once got some bike chain oil on his pants, and a good spotting with lestoil helped remove the grease.
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Craft Chat & Swaps » Swap Shop
Papercrafts Swap
Started about 1 month ago · Last post 17 days ago ·
Yay! I'm glad it arrived! :D Yeah, I think my address labels came from wither Peta2, WWF, or HSUS. :P I can't remember which but I love them.
I hope you liked the nature hike theme I chose!
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help with gifts!!
Started 28 days ago · Last post 28 days ago ·
Fathima, there is an entire forum section here dedicated to gift ideas.
http://www.cutoutandkeep.net/board/swapping/gift_ideas
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What are you itching to make?
Started about 1 month ago · Last post about 11 hours ago ·
Yeah... I actually have 4 different kinds of sports bras (two are "shock absorbers") and none of them really help... lol. So I've resigned myself to just bicycling and walking, which are much more fun for me anyway, haha.
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hand sewing
Started about 1 month ago · Last post 28 days ago ·
Check the manual for tension settings, but it probably needs to be a little lower. I typically keep my machine's tension in the middle.
There are probably decent sewing tutorial videos on Youtube.
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What's your favorite color?
Started 30 days ago · Last post 3 days ago ·
My all-time favorite is deep eggplant purple, but I do like very dark wine red, dark teal, and rust.