Crafters UNITE! - Page 2

LaneyDoll · 12-07-2011, 02:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cajun_dee

There is a place in heaven for each and every one of you.

Being crafty is a gift! (I do not possess this gift)

Me either!!! Although I do make lifestyle toys and will create accessories that I need to complete an outfit/costume.

girl_dee · 12-07-2011, 08:32 PM

June that is great!

Where do you all get your ideas???? I am so not creative.

Diva · 12-07-2011, 09:22 PM

Dee....

I get a lot a really wonderful ideas from art blogs and also YouTube tutorials! Try it out!

DamonK · 12-08-2011, 02:10 AM

MBE scrapbooks.

I'm a bit more simple...

Crochet
Knit
Cross-stitch

I like to make my own designs.

LaneyDoll · 12-08-2011, 11:56 AM

Pinterest is a great place too.

But, be warned, it is addicting!

Medusa · 12-08-2011, 12:10 PM

I have seen a lot of folks talking about Pintrest and am going to have to finally check it out!

1QuirkyKiwi · 12-08-2011, 03:40 PM

Yesterday, I made a very expensive mistake with some fabric – I miscalculated the measurements when cutting….I was prepared to use the fabric for something else at a later time; like luxury cushion covers….but, I couldn’t think about that, I’d just stuffed up some costly fabric…

Travelling to a meeting earlier today, I needed to steady my nerves and focused on hand embroidery designs for cushion covers – I gave up….my mind was on the meeting and my nerves were rattling and jangled – no way was I focusing on anything creative. So, with my Muses taking a wee break my thoughts stayed with the meeting – travelling home, I came up with an idea to incorporate my mistake into the Sweater and embroidery design – I hoping it works….

OS Butch · 12-08-2011, 06:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LaneyDoll

Pinterest is a great place too.

But, be warned, it is addicting!

Yep, although I am not a crafty type, Pinterest has intriged me. The DIY crafts especially. A beer bottle chandelier has caught my eye!

Pinterest

chai~ · 12-08-2011, 06:29 PM

pinterest is REALLY lovely, and full of ideas!

WingsOnFire · 12-08-2011, 11:38 PM

My passion is scrapbooking. But not in the normal sense of scrapbooking. I love to make mini albums, cards, 3-d projects such as cute little boxes, purses, bags, etc.

Having an unexpected 2-4 weeks off work I hope to make some really cool fuckery..Will have to post some of my projects when I get them done.

I am working on a paper satchel that will hold 4 cards and envelopes. Pretty cute gift idea. Damon bought me a cricut for my birthday. It is awesome!! It is a die cut machine. Cuts paper in all sorts of shapes. I cant wait to try my hand at things like Tinkerbell images.

1QuirkyKiwi · 12-09-2011, 07:25 AM

So far, I’ve resisted the temptation to look at Pinterest – I know when I do I’ll be under its spell….and I’m weeeaaakkk! I’m another one who gets inspiration from Etsy and stitching/crafty blogs, lol!

Last night I went over to one of my friends from the stitching group – she lent me the use of her sewing machine as we chatted and laughed. After doing household chores this morning I made a start on the Sweater that I stuffed up when cutting out….over the seam (that wasn’t meant to be), I’m hand embroidering a ‘lacing-up’ effect to “mask” it. I’m not wanting to hide the seam completely, as I can’t….what I’m wanting to do is give the effect that the ‘lacing-up’ is meant to be a part of the Sweater design naturally….of course, it could end up looking like a Picasso that’s been painted whilst drunk and then I have to unpick it all and start again! LOL! ….Here’s hoping that doesn’t happen, lol!

Lacing-up effect...

girl_dee · 12-09-2011, 07:49 PM

June, I think they make a patch for that.

cara · 12-09-2011, 08:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by June

I get inspired by Etsy a lot. You could make cards out of your photos. Something I have seen alot is putting photos on a wire with round paper clips or clothespins.

I have a lot of vintage family photos of people I don't know that I might do this with as kind of a banner

I used to do this in my dorm rooms!

Every year I save all of my holiday cards in an attempt to recycle them and make "new" cards the next year. Every year it also never happens.

cara · 12-09-2011, 08:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Medusa

So, Jack cleaned out her "Butch Drawer" in the kitchen and brought me a bazillion Snus tins:

http://snusauthority.com/blog/wp-con...10-448x336.jpg

I was thinking about painting them and putting little scenes or funny vignettes inside of them. What would YOU do with those?

My mom used to modge podge them or stamp scenes onto them. There is so much you can do! Personally, I like your idea of teeny-tiny little scenes in them.

cara · 12-09-2011, 09:04 PM

My current craft obsessions are subversive cross-stitch and decorating small, glass vials with beads. I'm crafty when I'm inspired. Recycling inspires me. I like being to do a project without having to buy anything. I also like creating something spectacular out of found objects.

Crafty

nycfem · 12-11-2011, 10:05 AM

Please consider joining the pen pal project that I am wrangling!!! Go read about it on the pen pal thread

We love reliable, new peeps!

"Penpals, Scrapbookers, Postcard Artists and Other Creative Types" - in the HOBBIES, CRAFTS, INTERESTS forum of Butch Femme Planet

1QuirkyKiwi · 12-18-2011, 10:08 AM

....Bump!....

Yesterday I finished the Sweater….every time I started stitching the ‘Lacing-up’ effect it didn’t feel right, so I left it and concentrated on main design. Stitching it was a breeze and then I unpicked the ‘Lacing-up’ effect and have decided to leave the seam as is....

The heart on the right looks wonky because the fabric isn't laying flat, as it's hanging up drying....

Medusa · 12-29-2011, 04:33 PM

Would anyone care to add to this list of the best or favorite crafting-related websites?

Here are a few of mine:

http://www.craftster.org - Probably the best online community strictly devoted to crafts

http://www.pinterest.com - It's kinda like window shopping and highly addictive!

http://www.etsy.com - Homemade and artisan crafts. It's like eBay but without huge retailers (so far)

http://www.dickblick.com - My very favorite in the whole wide world craft store. CHEAP and great variety!

http://www.craftzine.com - Your basic awesomeness devoted to crafting

http://www.yessy.com - A place to buy and sell paintings direct from the artist.

http://www.joann.com - For fabrics and such

http://www.alphastamps.com - My favorite resource for rubber stamps. Average prices over all but GREAT clearance deals on rubber stamps, stickers, glitter, etc.

Truly Scrumptious · 12-29-2011, 05:20 PM

My first love is mosaics, but I also do a little furniture repurposing.

For mosaics, the site I use most is http://www.mosaicbeach.com (in Toronto). I mostly buy vitreous glass there. But by far my best shopping is done during the summer at yard sales. I am always looking for dishes to break (way therapeutic) and cut into tiles, and also furniture, mirrors, shelves, picture frames . . . anything that I can mosaic.

I've also gotten tons of great stuff for free by running ads on craigslist asking for broken dishes, ceramics, porcelain . . . and have snagged mosaic supplies this way too, from people giving stuff away.

Dollar stores are great for glass gems, small paint brushes (for applying glue, not so much for painting) and all kinds of other treasures.

Probably the greatest resource for things like (Oops) paint, drawer pulls, tiles, grout . . . is the Habitat for Humanity Restore. If you have one in your area or anywhere in driving distance, it's well worth the trip. Everything sells for a fraction of the price you would pay elsewhere, and (at least in Montreal) there is no tax. It would be the first place I'd go if I was doing any kind of home reno project because they have everything from sinks to doors to tools . . . anything that goes into the building of a house is likely to be found there for peanuts.

Home Depot is a fabulous resource for Oops paint (paint that doesn't turn out to be the colour the customer wanted and is put up for sale) especially if you like bright colours. I can get a gallon can here for $9, compared to the $40 something it goes for usually . . . you just have to check it regularly because it's hit or miss. (Actually most paint stores sell some Oops paint as well, just not in the same quantity as Home Depot.)

amiyesiam · 12-29-2011, 06:08 PM

adding to medusa's list

artfire.com (like etsy)

ravelry.com (huge knitting, crocheting, spinning, weaving site)

interweave.com (knitting,crocheting, spinning, weaving again)

12-08-2011, 11:56 AM	#25
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12-09-2011, 07:25 AM	#31
1QuirkyKiwi Senior Member How Do You Identify?: BBW. Unique femininity that does not encompass the western paradigm. Preferred Pronoun?: Anything Respectful! Relationship Status: Single, Happy, not Desparate or Looking, but Open to Possibilities... Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Europe and Aotearoa on a 5:2 ratio. Posts: 2,308 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 11,003 Thanked 6,035 Times in 1,617 Posts Rep Power: 21474851	So far, I’ve resisted the temptation to look at Pinterest – I know when I do I’ll be under its spell….and I’m weeeaaakkk! I’m another one who gets inspiration from Etsy and stitching/crafty blogs, lol! Last night I went over to one of my friends from the stitching group – she lent me the use of her sewing machine as we chatted and laughed. After doing household chores this morning I made a start on the Sweater that I stuffed up when cutting out….over the seam (that wasn’t meant to be), I’m hand embroidering a ‘lacing-up’ effect to “mask” it. I’m not wanting to hide the seam completely, as I can’t….what I’m wanting to do is give the effect that the ‘lacing-up’ is meant to be a part of the Sweater design naturally….of course, it could end up looking like a Picasso that’s been painted whilst drunk and then I have to unpick it all and start again! LOL! ….Here’s hoping that doesn’t happen, lol! Lacing-up effect... __________________ What will make the difference to me is your strength of character and what's in your heart...

12-07-2011, 08:32 PM	#22
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12-07-2011, 09:22 PM	#23
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12-08-2011, 02:10 AM	#24
DamonK Senior Member How Do You Identify?: . Preferred Pronoun?: . Relationship Status: . Join Date: May 2010 Location: . Posts: 2,199 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 1,527 Thanked 7,762 Times in 1,881 Posts Rep Power: 21474852	MBE scrapbooks. I'm a bit more simple... Crochet Knit Cross-stitch I like to make my own designs.

12-08-2011, 06:29 PM	#29
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12-09-2011, 07:49 PM	#32
girl_dee Practically Lives Here How Do You Identify?: Femme Preferred Pronoun?: dee Relationship Status: Hitched up Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Livin’ the Dream Posts: 24,079 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 30,560 Thanked 54,956 Times in 13,922 Posts Rep Power: 21474873	June, I think they make a patch for that.

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cara Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Queer/lesbian femme Preferred Pronoun?: She/her Relationship Status: Married to my love 08.15.15 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Snohomish County, Washington State Posts: 3,401 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 11,994 Thanked 13,254 Times in 2,724 Posts Rep Power: 21474854	My current craft obsessions are subversive cross-stitch and decorating small, glass vials with beads. I'm crafty when I'm inspired. Recycling inspires me. I like being to do a project without having to buy anything. I also like creating something spectacular out of found objects. Crafty __________________ "The world in which you were born is just one model of reality. Other cultures are not failed attempts at being you; they are unique manifestations of the human spirit." ~Wade Davis

12-11-2011, 10:05 AM	#36
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12-18-2011, 10:08 AM	#37
1QuirkyKiwi Senior Member How Do You Identify?: BBW. Unique femininity that does not encompass the western paradigm. Preferred Pronoun?: Anything Respectful! Relationship Status: Single, Happy, not Desparate or Looking, but Open to Possibilities... Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Europe and Aotearoa on a 5:2 ratio. Posts: 2,308 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 11,003 Thanked 6,035 Times in 1,617 Posts Rep Power: 21474851	....Bump!.... Yesterday I finished the Sweater….every time I started stitching the ‘Lacing-up’ effect it didn’t feel right, so I left it and concentrated on main design. Stitching it was a breeze and then I unpicked the ‘Lacing-up’ effect and have decided to leave the seam as is.... The heart on the right looks wonky because the fabric isn't laying flat, as it's hanging up drying.... __________________ What will make the difference to me is your strength of character and what's in your heart...

12-29-2011, 04:33 PM	#38
Medusa Mentally Delicious How Do You Identify?: Queer High Femme, thank you very much Preferred Pronoun?: Mme. Relationship Status: Married to JD. Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Atlanta Posts: 10,446 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 5,995 Thanked 42,870 Times in 7,835 Posts Rep Power: 21474861	Would anyone care to add to this list of the best or favorite crafting-related websites? Here are a few of mine: http://www.craftster.org - Probably the best online community strictly devoted to crafts http://www.pinterest.com - It's kinda like window shopping and highly addictive! http://www.etsy.com - Homemade and artisan crafts. It's like eBay but without huge retailers (so far) http://www.dickblick.com - My very favorite in the whole wide world craft store. CHEAP and great variety! http://www.craftzine.com - Your basic awesomeness devoted to crafting http://www.yessy.com - A place to buy and sell paintings direct from the artist. http://www.joann.com - For fabrics and such http://www.alphastamps.com - My favorite resource for rubber stamps. Average prices over all but GREAT clearance deals on rubber stamps, stickers, glitter, etc. __________________ . . . Buy ButchFemmePlanet Merch Here: https://teespring.com/stores/butchfemmeplanetcom-merch

12-29-2011, 05:20 PM	#39
Truly Scrumptious Member How Do You Identify?: Femme Relationship Status: She's my mirror twin, my next of kin Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Entre Lajeunesse et la sagesse Posts: 667 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 2,047 Thanked 1,855 Times in 564 Posts Rep Power: 21474849	My first love is mosaics, but I also do a little furniture repurposing. For mosaics, the site I use most is http://www.mosaicbeach.com (in Toronto). I mostly buy vitreous glass there. But by far my best shopping is done during the summer at yard sales. I am always looking for dishes to break (way therapeutic) and cut into tiles, and also furniture, mirrors, shelves, picture frames . . . anything that I can mosaic. I've also gotten tons of great stuff for free by running ads on craigslist asking for broken dishes, ceramics, porcelain . . . and have snagged mosaic supplies this way too, from people giving stuff away. Dollar stores are great for glass gems, small paint brushes (for applying glue, not so much for painting) and all kinds of other treasures. Probably the greatest resource for things like (Oops) paint, drawer pulls, tiles, grout . . . is the Habitat for Humanity Restore. If you have one in your area or anywhere in driving distance, it's well worth the trip. Everything sells for a fraction of the price you would pay elsewhere, and (at least in Montreal) there is no tax. It would be the first place I'd go if I was doing any kind of home reno project because they have everything from sinks to doors to tools . . . anything that goes into the building of a house is likely to be found there for peanuts. Home Depot is a fabulous resource for Oops paint (paint that doesn't turn out to be the colour the customer wanted and is put up for sale) especially if you like bright colours. I can get a gallon can here for $9, compared to the $40 something it goes for usually . . . you just have to check it regularly because it's hit or miss. (Actually most paint stores sell some Oops paint as well, just not in the same quantity as Home Depot.)

12-29-2011, 06:08 PM	#40
amiyesiam Senior Member How Do You Identify?: femme Preferred Pronoun?: she/they Relationship Status: single Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: pa Posts: 2,703 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 17,488 Thanked 10,138 Times in 2,161 Posts Rep Power: 21474853	adding to medusa's list artfire.com (like etsy) ravelry.com (huge knitting, crocheting, spinning, weaving site) interweave.com (knitting,crocheting, spinning, weaving again) __________________ A year from now you will wish that you started today~Karen Lamb