WLOS Craft Corner http://wlos.com RSS feed for stories from the "Craft Corner" section of WLOS. en-us Copyright 2012, Sinclair Broadcast Group Thu, May 23 2013, 02:17 PM EDT Thu, May 23 2013, 02:17 PM EDT SBG WCM - Story Module http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 <![CDATA[ Recycled Frames]]> http://wlos.com/shared/community/features/craft-corner/stories/wlos_-recycled-frames-343.shtml?wap=0
Supplies
lids- from the recycling bin or paint can lids
paint (acrylic or spray paint is what I use)
photos
scissors
glue
ribbon or anything to hang the lid

Instructions
  1. Get lids from your recycling bin and paint them your favorite color. ...]]> Thu, May 23 2013, 02:15 PM EDT http://wlos.com/shared/community/features/craft-corner/stories/wlos_-recycled-frames-343.shtml?wap=0 <![CDATA[Crocheted Bookworms]]> http://wlos.com/shared/community/features/craft-corner/stories/wlos_crocheted-bookworms-342.shtml?wap=0
    Supplies
    Red Heart yarn 4-ply /color of choice/10 yds
    Size H-crochet hook
    (2) size 6mm wiggle eyes
    Fabric Fusion or Gel glue
    4-inch square of cardboard
    Products can be purchased from Wal-Mart, Michael's, AC Moore and other local craft stores. ...]]>     Fri, May 17 2013, 03:46 PM EDT http://wlos.com/shared/community/features/craft-corner/stories/wlos_crocheted-bookworms-342.shtml?wap=0     <![CDATA[Hydrangea Centerpiece]]> http://wlos.com/shared/community/features/craft-corner/stories/wlos_hydrangea-centerpiece-341.shtml?wap=0
    Supplies
    Cylinder, square, bubble vase or a simple mason jar
    1 large hydrangea bloom
    Assortment of colorful flowers,  whatever you desire.

    Instructions
    1. Fill vase with cool tap water ( add a few drops of sugared clear soda to water, optional, will act as a preservative)
    2. Cut hydrangea where the bloom caps the top of your container, you may have to trim leaves from the stem. ...]]> Tue, May 14 2013, 02:45 PM EDT http://wlos.com/shared/community/features/craft-corner/stories/wlos_hydrangea-centerpiece-341.shtml?wap=0 <![CDATA[Easy Felt Beads]]> http://wlos.com/shared/community/features/craft-corner/stories/wlos_easy-felt-beads-340.shtml?wap=0
      Supplies
      3 pencils
      .5 ounce fine merino or other wool roving
      hot water
      a few drops of dish soap.

      Instructions
      1. Pulling the roving into small thin rectangles approximately 1 inch by 2 inches, lay them out in a 3 x 4 inch rectangle, overlapping each "pull" of wool. ...]]> Tue, May 14 2013, 02:43 PM EDT http://wlos.com/shared/community/features/craft-corner/stories/wlos_easy-felt-beads-340.shtml?wap=0 <![CDATA[Decoupage Watercolors]]> http://wlos.com/shared/community/features/craft-corner/stories/wlos_decoupage-watercolors-339.shtml?wap=0
        Supplies
        Artist style stretched canvas (available at art stores and craft stores)
        Mod-Podge " either in matte or glossy
        Foam Brush
        Your image printed on computer printer in the size to be just a little smaller than your canvas. ...]]>         Thu, May 09 2013, 02:49 PM EDT http://wlos.com/shared/community/features/craft-corner/stories/wlos_decoupage-watercolors-339.shtml?wap=0         <![CDATA[Yarn 101]]> http://wlos.com/shared/community/features/craft-corner/stories/wlos_yarn-101-338.shtml?wap=0
        Supplies
        Yarn Weight Symbol & Category Names
        Type of Yarns in Category
        Fingering
        10-count
        crochet
        thread
        Sock,
        Fingering,
        Baby
        Sport,
        Baby
        DK,
        Light
        Worsted
        Worsted,
        Afghan,
        Aran
        Chunky,
        Craft,
        Rug
        Bulky,
        Roving

        Knit Gauge Range* in Stockinette Stitch to 4 inches
        33"40** sts
        27"32 sts
        23"26 sts
        21"24 st
        16"20 sts
        12"15 sts
        6"11 sts
        Recommended Needle in  Metric Size Range
        1. ...]]>         Wed, May 08 2013, 09:09 AM EDT http://wlos.com/shared/community/features/craft-corner/stories/wlos_yarn-101-338.shtml?wap=0         <![CDATA[Boutonniere ]]> http://wlos.com/shared/community/features/craft-corner/stories/wlos_boutonniere-337.shtml?wap=0 by Terry Dorlan, Swannanoa Flower Shop

         

        Supplies
        Hand-held extruder
        White Earthenware Clay
        Slip (liquid clay)
        Low Fire Pink (or any other color) glaze
        Pointed Stilts
        Sandpaper
        Tie clips or pin backs
        Glue

        Instructions

        1. Choose a small coil die and place in the extruder. ...]]> Mon, Apr 29 2013, 03:13 PM EDT http://wlos.com/shared/community/features/craft-corner/stories/wlos_relay-life-pins-336.shtml?wap=0 <![CDATA[Rosette Ring]]> http://wlos.com/shared/community/features/craft-corner/stories/wlos_rosette-ring-335.shtml?wap=0
          Supplies
          flat nose pliers                  
          ruler or tape measure
          round nose pliers                  
          small pocket knife
          wire cutters                      
          ultra fine permanent marking pen
          pin vise                      
          masking tape
          ring mandrel

          Materials needed
          3 pcs 5 inches each 21 gauge square half-hard gold-filled or sterling silver wire
          1 pc 2 inches 20 gauge half round (wrap wire) gold-filled or sterling silver wire

          Instructions
          This adjustable ring is an excellent beginning project and incorporates 6 basic wire wrap techniques. ...]]>           Mon, Apr 29 2013, 03:10 PM EDT http://wlos.com/shared/community/features/craft-corner/stories/wlos_rosette-ring-335.shtml?wap=0           <![CDATA[Simple Triangle Purse]]> http://wlos.com/shared/community/features/craft-corner/stories/wlos_simple-triangle-purse-334.shtml?wap=0
          Supplies
          yard of fabric (or scraps from a leftover project)
          Zipper (9 or larger)
          Thread
          yard decorative cord.
          All seams are 1/2" wide.

          Instructions
          1. Cut a rectangle 8 wide X 16 long. ...]]> Mon, Apr 22 2013, 03:32 PM EDT http://wlos.com/shared/community/features/craft-corner/stories/wlos_simple-triangle-purse-334.shtml?wap=0 <![CDATA[Painted Mason Jar]]> http://wlos.com/shared/community/features/craft-corner/stories/wlos_painted-mason-jar-333.shtml?wap=0
            Supplies
            Clean mason jar, or any other smooth sided clear glass vase
            Acrylic paint, any color
            Ribbon, raffia, twine, anything to decorate jar.
            Flowers of your choice

            Instructions
            Pour paint to the side of the jar until it is completely coated
            Swirl the jar until the paint covers the inside of the jar completely. ...]]>             Thu, Apr 18 2013, 03:29 PM EDT http://wlos.com/shared/community/features/craft-corner/stories/wlos_painted-mason-jar-333.shtml?wap=0             <![CDATA[Peacock Feather Fascinator]]> http://wlos.com/shared/community/features/craft-corner/stories/wlos_peacock-feather-fascinator-332.shtml?wap=0
            Supplies
            felt
            hair clips
            feathers
            jewels or other decorations
            imagination

            Tools:
            glue gun

            Instructions
            1. Plug in & warm up glue gun.
            2. Choose feathers you would like to use for your project. ...]]> Thu, Apr 18 2013, 03:28 PM EDT http://wlos.com/shared/community/features/craft-corner/stories/wlos_peacock-feather-fascinator-332.shtml?wap=0 <![CDATA[Techniques of Visionary Painting]]> http://wlos.com/shared/community/features/craft-corner/stories/wlos_techniques-visionary-painting-331.shtml?wap=0
              Supplies
              The following items can be purchased at an art store:
              Heavy illustration board with a mat (not shiny) surface
              Strathmore Illustration Board, my favorite, comes in large 22x30" sheets that need to be cut into several 8x10s. ...]]>               Thu, Apr 11 2013, 03:01 PM EDT http://wlos.com/shared/community/features/craft-corner/stories/wlos_techniques-visionary-painting-331.shtml?wap=0               <![CDATA[Painted Gourd Vase]]> http://wlos.com/shared/community/features/craft-corner/stories/wlos_painted-gourd-vase-330.shtml?wap=0
              Supplies
              Gourd
              Painting Canvas
              Acrylic paints - reds, yellows & greens
              Paint brushes
              Tracing and carbon paper
              Sandpaper
              Acrylic spray - clear satin

              Tools
              Hand saw or scroll saw
              Supplies are purchased from local craft suppliers, Mountain Home Collections and Michaels. ...]]>               Tue, Apr 09 2013, 02:36 PM EDT http://wlos.com/shared/community/features/craft-corner/stories/wlos_painted-gourd-vase-330.shtml?wap=0               <![CDATA[Fabric Yo-Yos]]> http://wlos.com/shared/community/features/craft-corner/stories/wlos_fabric-yoyos-329.shtml?wap=0
              Supplies
              Clover brand Quick Yo-Yo Maker. You can buy them in a variety of sizes and that is handy, because some projects use various sizes all at once.
              The yo-yo maker comes with two pieces, the plate and the disk as well as full instructions such as what I am supplying here:
              Other Supplies:
              Scissors
              Thread
              Needle
              Fabric, cut slightly larger than the disk size for the Yo Yo's  This is a great way to use scrap fabrics

              Instructions
              1. While making sure the back of the cloth (cloth is larger than the disk) is facing the back of the disk, place the cloth and disk onto the plate. ...]]> Mon, Apr 08 2013, 02:21 PM EDT http://wlos.com/shared/community/features/craft-corner/stories/wlos_fabric-yoyos-329.shtml?wap=0 <![CDATA[Survival Bracelet]]> http://wlos.com/shared/community/features/craft-corner/stories/wlos_survival-bracelet-328.shtml?wap=0
                Supplies
                8 to 10 feet of paracord (single cord or 2 colors)
                buckle
                lighter (to burn ends)
                scissors
                tape measure for wrist measurement

                Instructions
                1. Wrap the paracord around your wrist and make note of where the cords meet. ...]]> Thu, Apr 04 2013, 02:22 PM EDT http://wlos.com/shared/community/features/craft-corner/stories/wlos_survival-bracelet-328.shtml?wap=0 <![CDATA[Recycled Jars]]> http://wlos.com/shared/community/features/craft-corner/stories/wlos_recycled-jars-327.shtml?wap=0 Tue, Apr 02 2013, 03:08 PM EDT http://wlos.com/shared/community/features/craft-corner/stories/wlos_recycled-jars-327.shtml?wap=0 <![CDATA[I Wanna Be A Cowboy]]> http://wlos.com/shared/community/features/craft-corner/stories/wlos_i-wanna-cowboy-326.shtml?wap=0
                  Supplies
                  Cowboy Mask (331D2)
                  Wood Cut-Out Star
                  Foamie Sheet
                  Hemp Jute Twine
                  Cross Rubber Stamp
                  Stamp Pad
                  Markers
                  Scissors
                  Glue Dots
                  Glue
                  Yellow Paint

                  Instructions
                  1. Paint star yellow using paint or marker. ...]]> Mon, Apr 01 2013, 01:10 PM EDT http://wlos.com/shared/community/features/craft-corner/stories/wlos_i-wanna-cowboy-326.shtml?wap=0 <![CDATA[Spring Wreath]]> http://wlos.com/shared/community/features/craft-corner/stories/wlos_spring-wreath-325.shtml?wap=0 Thu, Mar 28 2013, 01:20 PM EDT http://wlos.com/shared/community/features/craft-corner/stories/wlos_spring-wreath-325.shtml?wap=0 <![CDATA[Easter Bunnies For Yards]]> http://wlos.com/shared/community/features/craft-corner/stories/wlos_easter-bunnies-yards-324.shtml?wap=0
                    Supplies
                    Saw
                    Drill
                    Scrap wood - thin plywood or particle board.
                    Flashing (found in hardware stores)
                    Acrylic Paints - white, pink, black, brown
                    Wood texture
                    Wire (thin to be used for whiskers)
                    Yard stick or Stake for posting in the yard
                    Clear Spray Sealer
                    Sand paper
                    Ribbon (spring colors)
                    Wood Glue or strong Craft Glue

                    Instructions
                    1. Draw a circle about the size of a salad plate. ...]]> Tue, Mar 26 2013, 03:16 PM EDT http://wlos.com/shared/community/features/craft-corner/stories/wlos_easter-bunnies-yards-324.shtml?wap=0