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From: esrun3
Date: 01-26-2005, 10:12 PM (1 of 9)
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Hi, wanted to share the tic tac toe game I made for my grandson,Justin, it folds up and has a carry handle so we can take it with us. Also my first 2 quilts that I made, one for my oldest grandson Justin and one for my granddaughter Alicia. Hope you enjoy them. http://tinyurl.com/6owjk Lyn
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User: esrun3
Member since: 12-02-2004 Total posts: 2345 |
From: MyGirlFriday
Date: 01-26-2005, 10:22 PM (2 of 9)
Was I suppose to just look at the game?  That is great!!I was checking out all of your goodies too!!  I love the quilts!! Justins quilt is really "cool" for a boy!! Great colors!! Love Alicia's quilt as well!! Such a pretty name!!  Did you make the glass blocks with the lights yourself?? Those were the "HOT" item around here this Christmas! mgf~ 
Blessings & Smiles
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User: MyGirlFriday
Member since: 12-05-2004 Total posts: 288 
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From: esrun3
Date: 01-26-2005, 11:30 PM (3 of 9)
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Thanks! yes, everything in my Kids N Crafty things album I made myself. I really enjoy doing the lights, they are very versatile fo rjust about any occasion. Justin picked out the fabrics by himself for his quilt-he's 6! Such a good eye for color!
Lyn
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User: esrun3
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From: Sewhappie
Date: 01-27-2005, 12:12 AM (4 of 9)
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Okay, I want to know how you make those glass blocks????/ They are just beautiful!!!!! My GF just became a grandmother for the 1st time , and that would be such a great gift!!! |
User: Sewhappie
Member since: 10-27-2001 Total posts: 1427 |
From: smith972
Date: 01-27-2005, 07:42 AM (5 of 9)
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All of them look great.....when you all say glass blocks do you mean the back of Justins quilt? Jada |
User: smith972
Member since: 09-10-2004 Total posts: 241 
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From: Sewhappie
Date: 01-27-2005, 11:22 AM (6 of 9)
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No, When you go to Esrun3's page for the quilts, look to the left andyou will see a index of her other projects. The very top item is the blocks we are talking about. These are blocks used in home construction, like in basement windows or bathrooms. I saw one at Christmas, but not up close. It did not have the pictures on it, just the lights inside. If you get a chance check out the other items she has worked on!!!! Everyone is SOOOOOOOOOOO talented!!!!!
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User: Sewhappie
Member since: 10-27-2001 Total posts: 1427 |
From: LeapFrog Libby
Date: 01-27-2005, 05:31 PM (7 of 9)
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The glass blocks say Susan.. Are she and Lyn one and the same???
Sew With Love
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User: LeapFrog Libby
Member since: 05-01-2002 Total posts: 2022 
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From: esrun3
Date: 01-27-2005, 10:10 PM (8 of 9)
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Hi all, Susan and I are NOT one and the same but she makes the blocks too. My other album is entitled Kids N Crafty Things that you can see there too. Just click on pick other albums. For the glass blocks, buy one of those blocks at your local Home Depot, Lowe's, etc. You need to put a hole in the bottom-I use a 1/2 inch diamond drill bit & a drill press but some people chip it out, others use a hand held drill, and sometimes the place you buy it from will drill the hole for you. Clean out the inside-I rinse mine with water to get the glass & dust out then let it dry for several days altho some people use a hair dryer aimed in the hole to help dry it. I printed out some clip art I liked -for an 8x8 block the size would be 6 3/4 x 6 3/4 but measure the block inside the lip of the outside. You can spray coat the picture with matte or gloss sealer or cover with sticky laminate (some people use the duck laminate in the shelf liner section of Walmart, I do several layers of gloss spray sealer). After both sides are done and dry, insert a strand of 20-50 Christmas lights in the bottom, I then tape down the cord along the bottom so the plug end is coming out to the side. Wrap ribbon around the outside of the block (on the sides, top & bottom) and top off with a bow, blocks for a baby light, whatever your like actually. Some of us glue the clear half glass beads to the bottom for feet. Hardest part is getting the hole drilled-be careful so you don't crack the glass, go slow and take your time. Hope that helps......instead of clip art I would think you could probably use a a favorite picture (not photograph) like from a calendar or poster type pic. Let me know if you have any questions. I have a feeling many of you looked at Susan's stuff-she's really very talented. I havent' done near the amount of crafts she has but take a look at my other album too. there are some glass blocks in there as well as a trout mailbox I made my son for Christmas! Lyn
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User: esrun3
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From: LeapFrog Libby
Date: 01-29-2005, 11:44 AM (9 of 9)
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Thanks for the clarification , Lyn.. I couldn't figure out what others were seeing that I was not... They are very good looking.. I admire your talent..
Sew With Love
Libby |
User: LeapFrog Libby
Member since: 05-01-2002 Total posts: 2022
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