So, along with my new camera (which got here yesterday but I haven't had a chance to play with much because I had to charge the battery first and was feeling crappy yesterday), I also picked up this beauty this past weekend: Yup. I can haz sewing machine! You may...
D.I.Y. Simple Home Humidifier
Ever wake up on a winter morning with a sore throat, even though you're perfectly healthy? Well, don't fret - you're likely not sick, just parched. The cold winter weather tends to dry out the air in a lot of homes, mine included. It also dries out my hands, but...
Where the Magic Happens
Or at least the physical labor. A quick, one-picture tour of where I make all the goods: 1. Ever-present roll of paper towels. Screenprinting is a messy business sometimes. 2. Gauzy material that will eventually be stretched over hoops to become a screen. 3. Finished...
New Stock!
Target had Mossimo tees (super comfy) on sale, so I stocked up. Behold all of the possibilities! Edit: I didn't buy ALL of these today. This is just my shelf of stock
My Process
For the curious out there, my screenprinting process is as follows: Step 1: Create the screen (or buy a pre-made one) For this, I just use a basic embroidery hoop in whatever size I need for the design, and stretch some gauzy white material through it until it's taut...
About
Hi, I’m Amanda!
I’m a self-employed graphic designer by day, and a crafty hungry bookworm by night. Dragonflight Dreams is where I write about books, recipes, internet goodies, life things, crafty projects, Austin happenings, and more.
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