April's Necklace of the Month!

April's Necklace of the Month is the Crochet Chain Necklace! Don't worry if you've never crocheted before. This is a very simple project that could easily be your first. To get started crocheting you will need some yarn, a crochet hook (I like size G & H), scissors and some patience. This pattern comes from Love City

Level: ●○○○

Supplies: 

• Yarn- not too thick & not too thin
• size G or H crochet hook
• scissors

First, you need to know how to make a slip knot. Howcast arts & recreation has great videos.   

You also need to know how to create the chain stitch. 

And the single crochet stitch (sc). 
And the slip stitch. (sl. st.) 

Here is the link to her FREE pattern and below is the pic of my necklace using her pattern. 

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DIY Polka Dot Nails

This tutorial is similar to the Dice Nails tut. See my tutorials page for more info.
Level: ●●○○
Supplies: 

• 2 colors of nail polish
• clear polish
• nail dotter (stick a sewing pin into the eraser of a pencil)

Gather supplies (clear polish not shown)

Paint every other nail one color.

Paint the rest your other color. ?

With your nail dotter, paint dots. Nice pic, huh? :D

Egg dyeing tip: dye the egg a light color, place it on a paper towel and drizzle drops of dye on it.

Mad Hatter :)

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DIY Decorative Switch Plates

From now on, I'm hoping to do a few more home decor tutorials. Exciting!
Level: ●○○○
Supplies: 

• Electrical Outlet Covers
• Acrylic Paint 
• brushes, water, old placemat



Start with an electrical outlet cover and make sure you have a screw. 













• Things to decorate it with, rhinestones, buttons, ribbon, glitter, sequins...

I painted my cover with purple acrylic paint. I'm also painting on a manilla folder as a surface.

After the paint dries, you can add what ever decoration you like!

Start with an electrical outlet cover and make sure you have a screw. 

I added a lavender ribbon on the bottom with hot glue :)

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DIY Elastic Belt- and Dyeing tips*

Level: ●●○○
Supplies:

• Thick white elastic & fabric dye/bucket/hot water
• belt fasteners
• needle & thread to match the dye
• scissors



I originally used Dylon fabric dye for the elastic, but it turned out really cruddy. So I used Rit, the only dye I trust now. :D

Dyeing elastic may take some trial and error, depending on what the elastic is made of. And instead of boiling water in a pot, I put a bucket in the bath tub, filled it with super- hot water and dyed outside. I also mix with a paint stirrer!

After the elastic is dyed to your color of choice, rinse it in cool water and let it dry. Then figure out your belt clasp and pin the elastic and sew.

I hand sewed one side first, then try the belt and cut the rest of the elastic to fit your waist. Sew the other fastener/clasp.

Wear it with a plain dress or a high waisted skirt. Enjoy!

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