DIY: Starting a New Rug Project

I have been screen printing for about 6 years now, and as you can imagine I have six years of mess up clothing that I can't really sell, but I don't want to throw away because I paid for the supplies!

Well I have seen a few tee shirt rugs that I really like, and I originally wanted to make a shaggy tee shirt rug. But After wanting more of a rug that is flexible enough to throw in the wash machine (pet lovers), I realized I wanted to Crochet a rug.

I am just at the beginning stages but I cut my fabric in a continuous strip, and then just simply tie together the next strip of fabric. Right now I am rotating back and forth, cutting, then crocheting, and back to cutting, because I don't have a lot of patience and I Like to switch it up.

I love crocheting, because my mom taught me a simple stitch when I was about ten, and I have made so many blankets, and its fun to do in front of the tube, when you are watching a movie, or show, but want to sort of relax too! (and keep warm because the fabric/yarn covers your lap!)

Here is what I have so far. This is 3.5 days worth of crocheting. I do realize this is going to take me a while to get to 7 or 8 feet length. But its a fun project to do a little everyday.

Here is what you need:

1. Old Clothing, messed up experiment clothing, pants, shirts, you can probably buy some super large cheap fun colored tees at the thrift store (which i might have to do, if i run out of my own clothing)

2. Scissors

3. Large Crochet needle

4. Instructions for a basic Chain Stitch and Single Crochet Stitch, here are simple ones from The Knit Witch on youtube

5. A comfy place on the couch :)

I guess Miss Fifi wanted me to take a break so that she could take a nap on the new rug :)

Knit Witch Video

Love for Moxiedoll. Hand Embroidery and Textile Art

My Wonderful Crafty Friend Mandy McGee of Moxiedoll, made me a special housewarming gift, that I cherish and Love and HAD to share! Its an amazing Day of the Dead Hand Embroidered Art Piece. I love everything about it from the Colors, to the beautiful design, to her amazing attention to detail. Its Perfect!

Here are some more of her amazing designs....

"In an effort to channel her creativity into something productive, Mandy McGee founded Moxiedoll in 2004. Over the years she has dabbled in a variety of arts and crafts, from silk screening to jewelry making. Eventually though she has returned to what makes her happiest - hand embroidery and textile art. "

MOXIEDOLL - An attractive woman with aggressive energy, spirit and know-how.

Mission:
Stitching to please.

Website:
http://www.etsy.com/shop/Moxiedoll

Facebook Page: Moxiedoll

She also has a wonderful vintage shop too:
Show Some Moxie

Chocolate IS the Answer to Everything

absolutely LOVE this TREASURY!

View Artists and Treasury Here

Magenta Nights

To View ALL ARTISTS, and more beautiful items from their shops please visit the MAGENTA NIGHTS etsy treasury, and click on the images!

Treasury

DIY Moroccan Lantern Chandelier

I love moroccan lanterns, and wanted to make a custom chandelier for our dining room

With the help of my dad who is an amazing electrician, he hooked up all the lighting for my moroccan lanterns!

1. Made a wooden box so that we could hang the lanterns and have the wires secured above the box into the ceiling. There was a chandelier already there so the electrical box was already in place.

i painted the box to match the ceiling

2. from Home depot I bought an ornate metal sheet (used mostly for radiator covers). I painted this black to match my lanterns

3. I used screw hooks to hang the lanterns

4. chain from home depot (and black wire)

5. Lanterns were purchased from World market, Ebay (see below post how i painted the glass on the largest lantern) and The smaller lanterns which was the best price + shipping from Yellow Sun Decor

6. painted the metal parts of the lanterns black to match eachother

7. My dad is a retired electrician, so don't mess with the lighting unless you know someone or hire an electrician :)

8. Voila! Now we just need our dining table (ordered on the way!)

Even if you dont want to wire them for lighting, they make an awesome statement piece, hang them in a bright room, so the sun can shine through the lanterns, and they all have places for tealights!