As you know, I have previously expressed my love for making things. The 5 main reasons why making things is awesome are;
- It's much cheaper! You see a scarf for £7 while you can make your own scarf using materials you already have for much less. Same goes for other things! For instance, a keyring might sell for £8 but you can make your own for much cheaper. A decent sized batch of polymer clay usually costs around £5-10! (Prices may vary according to size)
- You get a super-cool, rare object that NOBODY else has! As a result of making your own things, a rare object is in your hands that only YOU have.
- It kills time! Making your own things is the perfect cure for boredom, with some ambitious projects even taking weeks! There's plenty of variety- whether you need to find a way to kill 15 minutes with something simple or a couple of hours, you are likely to find what you need.
- You choose it ALL. Sure, store stuff is often awesome. However, do you wish that skirt was just a little softer, or do you think a heart pattern would have looked good on a hat? Making things puts you in complete control- you can choose how frilly you want to make something, or how bright you want the colours in your keyring to be. Making things is also a great way of getting stuff you can't find in stores!
- It's the best gift- handmade stuff is always victorious over factory-made! Sure, those store birthday cards might have gorgeous art or funny jokes, but nothing beats a card you took your time and effort to make. Plus, it's much cheaper. I know for one that a batch of card/paper costs less than some of those cards! Making gifts is totally awesome, too. For instance, handmade friendship necklaces or even a stuffed toy. (Yes, you can make stuffed toys! It takes a LOT of soft filling though U◡U)
However, on the bus back home one day, I LOST it! I was really sad because the material piece I used was my only one, but now I have some more of a similar material and I made myself another friend!
It's not exactly the same, it's a bit more fragile, but anyway...
Isn't that cute? *o*
I have some more of that material in bright blue, and I might make myself some more :D
It looks a bit like a hamster, hehe.
DIY Fluffy Pet
Difficulty: Easy
Time required: 5-15 minutes
This fluffy pet makes a great ( rather kawaii!) companion, and looks great poking out of shirt pockets ^3^
It's also a great gift for friends and family, and can also work as part of a nice birthday present for small children. Especially girls! To make it even better, make your own set to go with the pet- food, toys, etc. and maybe even a house! owo
Looks fantastic as a decoration and is a good collectible. Makes a good trading item too!
SO VERSATILE.
1. Gather your materials- a length of fluffy material (can be found in craft and sewing stores, you can also use a bit of an old boa if it's small enough), eyes, scissors, glue and a pom-pom for the tail. The tail is optional. You can also add things such as pipe cleaners, etc. to customise your friend! :D
2. Cut some of the fluffy material off the size of your friend. You choose the size, but the one I have is around 8-9cm long. You can make babies, and also adults. Haha XD
You can also cut a rather long piece, fold it in half then put it together (sewing, glue...) to have a wider friend.
3. Spread glue evenly on the back of the eyes (if the eyes don't have adhesive already) and then firmly glue them on to your friend.
4. Put a bit of glue on the pom-pom and stick it on for the tail. Add any other accessories and you're done!
Don't be afraid to give your pet a personality! :D
You can also make food for it, or buy little figures. A house is quite easy to make, too. You can make it from card, or even from wood if you are experienced!
Experiment, and have fun with your adorable pet! ^-^
They make fantastic gifts :D
Another cute doll I made on Doll Divine! :3
-Lilac
That pet is adorable!
ReplyDelete