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Crafters Travel Tips
Good Morning,
This morning I am sitting in the Airport waiting for a plane to whisk me off elsewhere for a day or four. Every once in a while one needs to remove themselves from their present environment, rest, relax, rejuvenate and reconnect with the world in general. Hiding in the studio all day creating is all fine and good, for a while.
So what is a Crafter to do when away from their supplies? Bring some with you of course! But what project? Beads, Knitting, Sketching?
Here are somethings to keep in mind when packing your crafting needs.
Keep it small enough to fit in a backpack or your Carry-On luggage.
Make sure everything you need for your project it fits into a large plastic Sandwich bag.
Projects to Make:
Knitting: Socks, Arm / Wrist Warmers, Hat.
A ball of yarn, set of dpns (short), stitch markers and Tapestry needle. All fit nicely into a sandwich bag.
TIP: Poke a hole in one corner of the bag, pull your yarn through it, and knit.
Have you seen this? THE KNIT KIT
Tired of searching in your knitting bag or purse for all the variety of items you need for knitting? Then The Knit Kit is your perfect solution! This kit includes a tape measure, stitch counter, thread cutter, scissors, crochet hook, stitch markers and point protectors all in one compact device. No need to continually buy various accessories when you can have it all in one. Great for traveling by car or plane (TSA approved!).
These are also handy, mine came as an insert from a magazine Simply Knitting. The Really Useful Little Guide To Knitting Socks. It is small enough to slip into a purse or backpack pocket. Easy flip style reference / instruction guide for knitting socks. Includes several fun patterns to try and finishing techniques.
Beading: Small projects, earrings, charms, etc…
I don’t really recommend beading on trips, but if you do you can pare down what you need with these simple ideas.
Again, make sure all your projects can fit into a Sandwich bag. An
empty and washed “Altoid” tin or other Breath mint type containers with a closing lid work well. You can also use these to hold your beads as you work. If you already have your beads separated / sorted into small containers choose your colors, thread or wire, place the needles through a piece of fabric and tuck it all into your Carry on or purse.
Sketching: Draw, silly.
This can be an interesting and fun project. Choose a small blank book with an appealing cover, or make your own (see below).
Sketch things that catch your eye, document where you went, what you did, take photos and paste them on the pages later when you return home.
Kids can use crayons and other things to draw or entertain themselves with the pages as well.
Make your own: Fold several pieces of paper in half. Choose a colored Card stock, fold it in half and slip the pages inside for a cover, or leave the pages as they are. With a Tapestry needle sew through and along the fold in the pages two or three times, stitching the pages together.
Draw, write, scribble to your heart’s content.
Thank you for stopping in and having a read.
The Alchemists Vessel would like to wish you a pleasant day.
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Featured Artist: Crochet Hooked’s, Cari Baker
Good Morning.
Today, as usual on Thursday’s is a featured artist, from Handmadeartists.com Cari Baker of Crochet Hooked.
Cari’s shop – Crochet Hooked
What’s a Braidlet?
Cari says:
This stylish bracelet features three strands of Swarovski crystals, which are braided together forming a durable, lightweight, and comfortable handmade bracelet. A terrific gift for Bridesmaids, as they will cherish the bracelet for years to comes and it is a reminder of the fun had by all at your wedding.
- Size: 7” long x 3/8” wide
- Swarovski Crystals: 4mm Bicone Crystal Moonlight, Jonquil, and Silk
- Clasp: Silver filled magnetic
There are also these simple and pretty earring, in a rainbow of colors.
These simple earrings are made using 3, 4mm bicone Swarovski Crystals and antique brass wire. The total length is about 1⅜inch, the dangle is about ¾ inch. Please choose from the following:
Yellow: Sun Swarovski
Green: Emerald Swarovski
Red: Light Siam Swarovski
Blue: Sapphire Swarovski
Purple: Amethyst Swarovski
Orange: Sunflower Swarovski
Please choose 2 colors from the 6 colors I have listed above. When you are purchasing the earrings, don’t forget to specify color choices. If you forget, no problem, I will send you an email requesting your colors. Custom orders are always welcome.
Want to learn how to make those fabulous and fun Braidlets? Cari has been kind enough to provide a downloadable pdf tutorial.
A tutorial to learn how to make my Multi colored, Cuff style and Swarovski Crystal Wire Crochet Bracelets, with this easy to follow PDF Pattern.
**Beginning crochet, braiding, and beginning jewelry knowledge is helpful for this pattern.**
Materials needed:
Artistic Wire
A toggle clasp
6/0 Seed beads
Tools needed:
Needle Nosed pliers
Flat-nosed pliers
Wire cutters
0 (3.25 mm) US steel Hook
Required:
A cup of coffee or water
And a smile… ;o)
I wrote this pattern with you in mind… (I used to teach a beginning crochet class) with clear colored photos, showing you how to crochet with wire and beads. Along with easy to follow step-by-step instructions, as if I were sitting right beside you. ;o).
From the pattern above you can make three (3) different styles of braidlet!
What Cari says about herself:
My name is Cari and I design a Beaded Wire Crochet Braided Bracelet, I have branded Braidlets®. I taught myself to crochet about 11 years ago. And over the years, I have made baby items, hats, lapel pins, scarfs, and jewelry.
In 2005, while working as a Custom Picture Framer for a local arts and crafts store, I started teaching a beginning crochet class. I enjoyed sharing my enthusiasm about the art of crochet, with my students.
It was during this time, I discovered crocheting with wire and beads. I was (and still am) awestruck by the simplicity of creating jewelry, by crocheting beads to wire.
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Thank you for taking the time to read my profile. I appreciate your visit and until next time, have a wonderful day. Cari
In 2005, while working as a Custom Picture Framer for a local arts and crafts store, I started teaching a beginning crochet class. I enjoyed sharing my enthusiasm about the art of crochet, with my students.
It was during this time, I discovered crocheting with wire and beads. I was (and still am) awestruck by the simplicity of creating jewelry, by crocheting beads to wire.
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Thank you for taking the time to read my profile. I appreciate your visit and until next time, have a wonderful day. Cari
Braidlets® / Copyright © 2008-12 All rights reserved.
Thank you for stopping in and taking a moment to read about Cari and her wonderful and clever jewelry.
The Alchemists Vessel would like to wish you a pleasant rest of the week.
Maintenance
Good Morning,
Tuesday is usually a feature of gifts to give, unfortunately I can’t get anything thing to upload.
Logged in this morning to read this message:
Blogger no longer supports your browser, you may experience problems and some features may no longer work. Followed by a list of suggested links and such to upgrade to a different Firefox or other browser version.
Well that was the truth. I am having such difficulty with the program this morning that the blog will be down for Maintenance until I solve the issue or get the iMac upgraded to a more recent Operating System.
I do apologize, as I had not intended for the blog to be down for the 4th of July.
The Alchemists Vessel would like to wish you a pleasant Independence Day.
Featured Artist: Rasmussen Gems
Tuesday is upon us and as a member of the Handmade Artists Blog Ring it is always a pleasure to feature one the shop owners.
This week is Rasmussen Gems and Jewelry, LLC, Lapidary and Metalsmith, Dr. John Rasmussen.
John Atwell Rasmussen is the lapidary, gemologist and artisan jeweler / metalsmith. All cabochons are hand cut in our lapidary.
Dr. Rasmussen truly creates some interesting and unique pieces in his shop.
Rings? John’s got ‘em! From beautiful Cabochons left in a natural state to marvelous Fine Jewelry pieces as the rings below.
Sterling Silver: Size 8
Sterling Silver: Size 8
Other jewelry is also available.
What Dr. Rasmussen says about the shop and himself:
John Atwell Rasmussen was educated in Geology at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, NY. He then taught geology and after ten years switched professional course to prehospital medicine. He retired from emergency medical services and is pursuing his love of rocks, minerals and gems as the lapidary and jeweler at Rasmussen Gems and Jewelry LLC. He has been educated in Gemology and Jewelry Design and Repair at: International Gem Society, Gemological Institute of America and Penn Foster Career School.
Thank you for stopping in and having a read.
The Alchemists Vessel would like to wish you a pleasant work week.
Flea Marekt
Hello,
There will be no blog post tomorrow The Alchemists Vessel is once again attending the Treasure Valley Flea Market.
Admission is $2.00
5610 Chinden Blvd., Garden City, ID
Expo Idaho Building
April 14th and 15th,
Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m
We hope to see you there.
Set up for these monthly market occurs one day prior to the show, packing and setting up will keep me busy most of the day and I try to leave the day open for those little things that may arise.
Thank you for stopping by and have a look.
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