http://www.crafterbation.org A daily dose of vicarious crafting Fri, 16 May 2008 02:45:48 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en In my hunt for some record themed crafts I came across some great little accessories. Hair clips, rings, necklaces, bracelets, etc. These are a few of my favorites. I love the simplicity of the implied records on this necklace made of buttons by Minski. Maybe you're looking for something that's a little ... http://www.crafterbation.org/2008/05/record-accessories/ Rachel of Chezlin whipped up this great wallet reusing an old cassette tape, a zipper, some felt and some glue. Not only that, but she posted a great tutorial so you can make your own! I would like to make one of these! Just imagine all the great reactions you'd get when you ... http://www.crafterbation.org/2008/05/cassette-tape-wallet/ Tawny of QuietDoing makes these terrific vinyl recreations of records and turntables. This dual turntable wallet is what first caught my eye, but she also makes cute little ipod nano cases, and little turntable pins. They are pain-stakenly hand cut, hand sewn, and as she points out - vegan friendly. You can find these, and many ... http://www.crafterbation.org/2008/05/vinyl-turntables/ I decided this week to center all my posts around the broad topic of music. This could mean anything from crafty replicas of instruments to iPod cosies and everything in between. Who knows, I may even run across somethings made by musicians. I think this will give me a chance ... http://www.crafterbation.org/2008/05/theme-music/ Amigurumi creations are one of my favorite crafts ogle. For those of you who have somehow escaped them until now I'll let Wikipedia get you up to speed: Amigurumi is the Japanese art of knitting or crocheting small stuffed animals and anthropomorphic creatures. Amigurumi are typically cute animals but can include inanimate objects endowed with anthropomorphic features.  Cute is the operative word here. It's ... http://www.crafterbation.org/2008/05/ru-amigurumi-vegetables/ I'm really digging these cute little recipe cards by Michelle of myzoetrope. The little character illustrations are adorable and I love the tone-on-tone printing. If I ever got organized enough to actually write my recipes down, I would love to do it on a set of these cards. Check 'em out ... http://www.crafterbation.org/2008/05/veggie-recipe-cards/ I have a strong affinity for asparagus. Not only is it one of my favorite vegetables to eat, but I think it's one of the most attractive. So it's only natural that I am in love with necklace.  For the most part I don't wear much jewelry, but I'd def make ... http://www.crafterbation.org/2008/05/asparagus-pendant/ I've seen knit veggies popping up everywhere but none I've seen so far can hold a soy candle this incredibly intricate knit beet. The two-tone frills on the leaves, and the veining details are awesome. Wanna knit your own beet? Order the pattern booklet from berroco. via you grow girl. Looking for some ... http://www.crafterbation.org/2008/05/knit-veggies/ I know, I know. I posted a ton of bags last week, but I cannot get enough of this fantastic tote bag from those geniuses over at design*sponge. It pushes all my buttons in the best possible way. They posted a great tutorial on how to make your own, following their simple ... http://www.crafterbation.org/2008/05/veggie-market-tote/ I really liked Adrianne's suggestion for doing some vegetable themed posts. Being a vegetarian for nearly half my life, and an avid gardener, it's a no brainer that I love vegetables! I mean like love them, love them - to a frightening degree. My favorite "bracelets" are a set of ... http://www.crafterbation.org/2008/05/theme-vegetables/