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I'm a SAHM of two young kids living in Las Vegas. I like to craft and sew and be creative.
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- commented on her comment I followed your directions and they were great, the only thing I had trouble with understanding was number 16. Finally got through it. My kids love them and they liked making their own. Thank you for putting down step by step. to Origami Water Bomb Fairy Lights 18 Dec 02:26
- commented on her comment Those are so cute! It makes me wish I knew how to crochet. to Mini Crochet Snowman 02 Dec 16:57
- commented on her comment I'm a quilter too and have wanted to make one with the hexagons but not experienced enough for the Y seams. Though your How to made it look easy. I'll have to give it a try, thank you. to How To Quilt 05 Nov 16:09
- commented on her comment This is a great idea, I'm so tired of the tangled mess with those earphone cords. Not to mention they get broken inside and have to replaced. Thank you. to Earphone Cord Wrapper 27 Oct 16:44
- commented on her comment Those are so cool. I'm not that talented with poly clay but I do have some and the pasta machine. After seeing these it makes me say... DUH! I should of thought of that for my pins. Thanks for sharing your how to. to Rainbow Sewing Pin 27 Oct 16:38
- commented on her comment Just from your pictures I thought those were made from polymere clay. That's interesting and I like the bright colors. to Bunting Necklace (Fused Perler Beads) 14 Oct 03:34
- commented on her comment My kids and I do this every fall with the many different varieties of apples we get from the orchard. We also boil the apples in half water half apple juice but I've never used cinnamon sticks. Since we are getting ready to make some more soon I'll h... to Homemade Apple Sauce 13 Oct 03:43
- commented on her comment Those are awesome! Great job, I may have to try that.....one of these days. :) to Clip On Earphone Accessories 08 Oct 02:55
- commented on her comment The paint chips you pilfered ;) I've seen people make cards for friends from them. The bigger ones you could always cut out different shapes and sizes and then put them onto a card for some dimension. to Diy Home Depot Bracelet 07 Oct 17:36
- commented on her comment That is a great idea! I am not a knitter, though I've attempted it and have sorta been wanting to learn more. I am however a quilter and I like this idea. What a great way to combine the two, cause truthfully I like to quilt I don't like to sew. ... to Knitted Quilt 01 Oct 17:44
- commented on her comment I was thinking about how I could do this today. Thanks for the posting. to Renew Shopping Bag 24 Sep 02:21
- commented on her comment This is so bizarre I was just thinking about doing this today. Thanks for the tutorial. :) to Renew Shopping Bag 24 Sep 02:13
I've taken spirographs and drawn on the shrinky dink material and colored them in with permanent markers. I've never thought about sealing them because I just assumed the colors would stay on. Though I do like the glossy look to them, so I think I'll have to try that next time. I think you did a great job and the shapes of those turned out really good.
I've seen people on here melting all kinds of things including Pony beads, I liked the look but am a little concerned about the fumes from those.
Thanks for replying and giving me some great ideas.
Hope to see some more of your pretty flowers.
hey thank you for very much for your fave and the comments on my calycle beads of shrinky dinks.
the answers.LOL The first time i used nail polish and then i tried to reshape them.
that was stupid. When you use like i did acrylic sharpies or markers you don't have to use nail polish to give them a permant layer.
when you don't have those but the one that is on water basis , you must first shape them in calyce shapes and then it's smart to use a varnish layer to seal the colour on them.
so they can restist moistering or water.
Of course you can use other things to seal them but i prefer nail polish the clear one;-D
it's quickly dried and it's just a small jar with a little brush.LOL
About the idea, i had found this , but in holland we don't have the kind that works on the same way to shape them like she did.
so after spending some crumpy time to retry her tute , i knew it wasn't to blame the dutch brand.LOL And i hate it so i tried more ways so finely i found this methode.
I know that in a lot of other countries there aren't the same brand as well so i thought it's usefull for others as well, , and it's safer because you can use the mold insteade of a heath plate.
but ... like all plastics and heathing them it's not healthy for our longs so please do it outside.;-D
i hope this is the answer that you wanted, if not, please write me again.
have a great fun lazy sunday afternoon;-D!!!!