Crooked Coasters

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A day late, but here’s a tutorial for some crooked coasters.  Do you like to sew?  And sew and sew?  I found these very relaxing to make.  I used linen for these, which made them extra wonky.

Click on photo below to view the .pdf file with instructions.

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Oh, and by the way — you might have noticed some changes around here.  In addition to the new look, there are a lot more links to other sites and crafty tutorials.  Browse through the categories on the left.  I’ll be adding to these regularly and have lots more kids’ crafts to add.  And let me know what you think!

Links Galore!

As part of my site update, I’ve edited and added to my blogroll.  Check here for loads of crafty links and a brief description of each site or blog.  Please feel free to leave a comment if you have a suggested site to add to the list.  I’ll be updating regularly.

Customized Lampshade

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Here’s a great tutorial from Cicada Studio.  I’ve mentioned her fabric designs before, but wanted to share this quick and easy project for how to cover an IKEA lamp.  The square shape makes it much easier!  More IKEA ideas at IKEA Hacker.  I found the link for this project via Apartment Therapy.

And check out the contest sponsored by Apartment Therapy and Etsy:  Do It Now!  The Small Projects DIY Month.  Some inspirational projects posted already.  And a $250 gift certificate to Etsy?  You’d better get to it.  I particularly like this project (pictured below) from Aya Rosen on how to decorate a tea set.  Lovely!

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