The Crafty Warlock

Friday, April 10, 2020

Handy Code for Blogger

How to add a photo-reel: https://www.kimsixbloggersupport.com/2016/07/how-to-add-image-slider-to-posts-on.html

I need this for fabric photos for masks.

Thursday, March 19, 2020

In the midst of the COVID-19 Pandemic, I have found that I am allergic to Lysol. To reduce the strain on my lungs I needed a filter of some sort, so I found this free pattern:

https://www.craftpassion.com/face-mask-sewing-pattern/

Super-easy to make and comfortable-ish to wear (face it - medical masks are just not that great to wear all day), I whipped one up in an evening out of some scraps from a cosplay, complete with some cute little embroidery. I'll probably make some more when my state decides to quarantine.

Tuesday, March 17, 2020

Handkerchiefs

I've been having a lot of fun making handkerchiefs! Remember this post?

I've made a couple of the Shadowmarks as well as a whitework paisley.

I've also made the "Protected" Shadowmark and am working on a bowl of petunias for my sister, a grey handkerchief to match my mask, and then maybe a set of Dark Tower and a set of dice hankies. And some monogrammed ones.

Monday, March 16, 2020

Post-Scheduling Tools

I need to research these. They are free, social-media schedulers that hook in to Instagram and Facebook.

https://later.com/pricing/
https://slacksocial.com/#pricing
https://hootsuite.com/plans/free

Monday, February 10, 2020

Handkerchief Obsession!

It is flue season and my workplace is infested. I don't have enough floppy-sleeve sweaters to be able to never touch a door handle or keypad buttons, so I decided to make a handkerchief! It's super easy.

Step 1: Cut an 8.5" or 12.5" square out of a prewashed, lightweight fabric (like linen).
Step 2: Press down the edges .25"
Step 3: Use a rolled hem stitch to finish the edges. Use this link if you want to learn how to do that.
Step 4: Press and use OR continue to Step 5.
Step 5: Embroider, stamp, or otherwise embellish. Then press and use.

This is the very first handkerchief I ever made!

I have gone a little farther in my fight against door-germs and made a spray to blast mine with.

8 oz distilled white vinegar
8 oz distilled water
20 drops clove essential oil
17 drops lemon essential oil
10 drops cinnamon essential oil
7 drops eucalyptus essential oil
5 drops rosemary essential oil

Now I want to make more. Like, one for each day of the week more. Since Skyrim is my favorite game, I'd like to incorporate something from that. Shadowmarks seem like a good idea.

Taken from Redbubble

I'm also a fan of the Hold shields. Someone made some great art for them here: https://www.therpf.com/forums/threads/hold-shields-of-skyrim.211538/

My sister wants a bowl of petunias to go with my whale, and I'd like to do a monogrammed hankie for my husband. Or maybe he gets a triforce.

Friday, February 7, 2020

Friendship Bracelets

Grey - Brain tumor/cancer, diabetes
Teal - agoraphobia, PTSD, Anxiety disorder, Panic disorder
Purple - Lupus, Hodgkin's Lymphoma, Dementia/Alzheimer's

Monday, February 3, 2020

Foam Chainmaille

Yeah, you read the title right. Chainmaille made out of craft foam.

Watch Adam Savage geek out about it (also paint): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x8KmARIgCdY
Watch the creator make a bow-tie (how to assemble and strengthen): https://youtu.be/1vqiYwD853Y
Download the files: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4131756/comments

I'm having some trouble finding 8.5"x11" black craft foam, but I did find this: https://www.michaels.com/foamies-9x12-craft-foam-sheet/M20000715.html?dwvar_M20000715_size=9%22%20x%2012%22&dwvar_M20000715_color=Purple

It's 9"x12", 2mm thick, and $0.49 USD per sheet.

I've also found that my local library has a makerspace available at no cost!

How many doors are open to me now that chainmaille doesn't have to weigh 30+ pounds? Many. Many doors.