I’ve seen several people doing year-end wrap up posts today with their Top [instert number here] Projects/Blog Posts/Reminiscences of 2011, and I thought I’d finish out the year in style by copycatting them. I hear cats are popular on teh internets these days. I was going to choose my five favourite posts, but I just […]
my favourite tutorials of 2011
http://tallystreasury.com/2011/12/my-favourite-craftsposts-of-2011/
plastic tub party hats
When enough champagne is imbibed, people become willing to put just about anything on their heads and pose for a picture.* Or so I’m hoping, since this week my mom and I made several silly, colourful party hats from old yogurt tubs. With New Year’s Eve happening tomorrow, I have a perfect opportunity to test […]
http://tallystreasury.com/2011/12/plastic-tub-party-hats/
paper pillow boxes
Tomorrow is Christmas – it’s practically here! Well, the day after tomorrow. But in my family we hold to our German heritage and open presents on Christmas Eve, so it really does feel like tomorrow is Christmas. Which means that we’re all busily dodging my mother as she yells for one of us to do […]
http://tallystreasury.com/2011/12/paper-pillow-boxes/
simple paper circles wreath
Now that we live in a massive, meandering apartment complex with multiple wings and fire doors placed with a frequency optimal for hindering those attempting to lug overfull hampers to the laundry room, I’ve noticed a need for door decorations. Two needs, actually. First, there’s keeping up with the Joneses or the Smiths or whoever […]
http://tallystreasury.com/2011/12/simple-paper-circles-wreath/
leafy paper chains
I’ve been wanting to do some Christmas decorating, but a few things have been holding me back. First and foremost is my total lack of time, as I desperately try to get ready for Christmas and do a hundred other things. This past week I’ve been working on a very neat commission project, and completing […]
http://tallystreasury.com/2011/12/leafy-paper-chains/
derpy penguin dolls & penguin bowling
Tis the season of penguins! And a lot of other stuff, like eggnog and pretty lights and reindeer antlers and super annoying pop remixes of Christmas carols. But for today, we’re focusing on penguins. These little guys are adorable as decorations or as playthings for the kids in the house. If you fill the bottoms […]
http://tallystreasury.com/2011/12/derpy-penguin-dolls-penguin-bowling/
Desert Bus for Hope 5 – how to lose a week of sleep in the best way possible
There will be no tutorial this week, as I have been helping to run a 24-hour a day marathon fundraiser since 6pm on Friday, Nov. 18, and crafting has, this very once, taken a back seat. I would, however, like to take a moment to reflect on the week. Desert Bus is without a doubt […]
http://tallystreasury.com/2011/11/desert-bus-for-hope-5-how-to-lose-a-week-of-sleep-in-the-best-way-possible/