Saturday, November 10, 2012

Sashay Scarf

Hi guys! Today I'm going to tell you about Red Heart Yarn's new release: Sashay Yarn!! I have purchased a lot of these packages, so I will make scarves for all my friends! Here is what a finished scarf looks like:
Enjoy!
~FrootyLoops1209
Here is Red Heart Yarn's website, with that pattern:
www.redheart.com/ When you get there, look up Sashay, or Sashay Scarf. Thanks!

Friday, November 9, 2012

Halloween Candy Stash Idea!!

Hi guys! I got so much Halloween candy, I decided to find another place and way to store it! The way I'm going to show you is really easy.
You Need:

  • Any type of bag, preferably plastic
  • Halloween candy stash
How-To Halloween Candy Stash Idea: 
Take all your candy, and sort it into types. ex: Milky-ways, Crunch, M&M's sorted separately into piles. Then put all your separated candies into separate plastic bags. Here is a final picture:
 Enjoy!
~FrootyLoops1209

Saturday, October 27, 2012

How-To Make a StressBall!!

Hi guys! This is how to make a stressball!
You need:

  • Funnel
  • Balloons, preferably 2 different colors
  • Scissors
  • Any filling, preferably flour and rice
  • Spoon
  • Chopstick
How-To Make your Stressball:
Stick your funnel into your balloon, and carefully pour your filling into it. Fill it up as much as you like, take out the funnel, and tie the balloon off. Cut the other balloon right under the tie part, and stuff the balloon into it. Here is a final picture:

Wait... Frooty say what?
This is how to cut the balloon right under the tie part. Hope this makes it clearer.
Have fun! :)
~FrootyLoops1209

Current Project: Making a Stressball

Hi guys! I am currently making a stressball filled with rice and flour. I have made 2 so far, and one is rice and flour, the other is just rice. The rice and flour turned out much better, but it was smaller then the rice one. I will put up the tutorial later today, after I make more. Here is a final picture:
 Have fun, and learn from my mistakes. :)
~FrootyLoops1209

My Halloween Costume!

Hi guys! Here is my fairy Halloween costume, not put together yet! I got almost everything from Savers, a thrift store. The wings, halo, and Glow in the Dark Glitter Gel are all from Savers. We got them all at a low low price. The skirt I got from Cherokee, the flowers and stick on gems I'm pretty sure we got from Jo-Ann's. I will post my full look on Halloween! Here's my supplies:


Here is the Saver's link:
http://www.savers.com/

Monday, October 22, 2012

My Science Project

Hi guys! This isn't a How-To, but its on my Science Project! I made these cards, and I have to read off this paper, and present it! Its cool, right! Hope you like the photos!

Sunday, October 21, 2012

Cute Science Project

Hi guys! This is how to make a really cute Science Project!
You will Need:

  • Cardboard, preferably white
  • Picture of a planet, or anything, really
  • Glue stick
  • Pen, fine tip preferably
How to Cute Science Project:
Cut cardboard about the right size. You can make it smaller later. Size it up t your Barbie. Make the adjustments. Fold both sides to about the middle. I didn't make my fold perfect, but when its not perfect, it adds to the Science Project look. Take your pen, and write facts about your picture. Ready, Set, Present! Here is a final picture:
Have fun! :)
~FrootyLoops1209

How-To Make a IPod/IPodTouch/IPhone

Hi guys! This is how to make a IPod/IPodTouch/IPhone!
You will Need:

  • Cardboard, preferably white
  • Marker, preferably fine tip
  • Scissors
 How-To Make IPod/IPodTouch/IPhone:
Cut out a square about big enough to be a Barbie IPod/IPodTouch/IPhone. Measure it up to your Barbie. Cut it down to size if its too big. Then draw on different details depending on if you are making an IPod, IPhone, or IPodTouch. Be creative! Here is a final picture:
Have fun! :)
~FrootyLoops1209
 

Saturday, October 20, 2012

Barbie Braid Hair DIY Tutorial

Hi guys! Do you have a hard time finding a good hairstyle for your Barbie? Here's how to braid your Barbie's hair easily!
You will Need:

  • Your Barbie
  • Hair band/Tie
  • Brush, (optional )
  • Alligator Clamp 
How-To Barbie Braid DIY:

Brush out your Barbie's hair. Then take 2 front strips of hair, and pin them forward. I used a alligator clamp. Then gently braid your Barbie's hair. You are done!
Have fun!
~FrootyLoops1209

Barbie Hairband/Ring

Hi guys! This is how to make a Barbie hair band, or a ring!
You will need:

  • Duct tape
  • a Rubber band
How-To Ring/Hair-Tie
Take a long piece of duct tape, and fold it on itself. Scrunch it like an accordion, and pinch it in the center. Wrap a piece of duct tape around the center. Fold the rubber band on itself, and take another strip of duct tape and wrap the center around the center of the folded over rubber band. Done! Here is a final picture:
  Have fun! :)
~FrootyLoops1209

Hunger Games Bow and Arrows

Hi guys! This is how to make a Hunger Games like bow and arrows, with a case!
You need:

  • Yarn, 1 or 2 colors
  • Dowel, or stick
  • Note cards
  • Toothpicks
  • Scissors
  • Tape
  • Nail-Trimmers
After you have all these things, you are ready to start!
How-To Bow:
Use your scissors, and make 2 notches on both ends of your dowel/stick. Tie your string on those notches as long as you like. You are done with your bow! You can stop here, or make arrows as well.
How-To Arrows:
Use your nail-trimmers and cut about 6 toothpicks right after the point on one end. then take 2 pieces on tape, and lay them on top of each other. Cut it into a triangle.
How-To Arrow Pouch:
  Take a note card, and fold it with 2 of the edges overlapping, and tape them, inside & out. Make 2 holes, near the top and bottom. Tie the string over the top, on the top hole. With the bottom hole, string the string all the way up, and tie to the top knot. Hope you enjoyed! Here are some final pictures:

 Have fun! :)
~FrootyLoops1209

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