Saturday, April 30, 2011

Tutorial - How to Make a Layered / Stamped Paper Flower

Beautiful! So many possibilities!

Layered / Stamped Paper Flower Tutorial at Juhi's Handmade Cards
"I have been using these layered flowers a lot lately, these are extremely easy to make..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Floppy Fabric Bow Headband

Absolutely beautiful!

Floppy Fabric Bow Headband Tutorial at Girl in Pink
"As a busy mom on a limited crafting budget, I really love projects that can be whipped up in a short amount of time, use a fat quarter of fabric or less and require minimal sewing! I also love making pretty things for little girls! Of course if you've been following, you know that already! Not long ago I came up with the idea for these floppy fabric bow headbands (reminiscent of the ones worn by little girls in the 1920's, only not quite so enormous?) ..." Read more

Friday, April 29, 2011

Tutorial - How to Make a Spring Wreath with Coffee Filters and Food Coloring

Sweet! This would be perfect for a baby shower too, huh? Or all in white for a bridal shower!

Spring Wreath with Coffee Filters and Food Coloring Tutorial at The Country Chic Cottage
"Now my door has a gorgeous touch of spring...all with items I already had on hand around the house..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Concrete Cabin Quilt Block

Beautiful and fun quilt square!

Concrete Cabin Quilt Block Tutorial at Blue Bird Sews
"I started this block by tinkering around on graph paper and then cutting strips from yardage and after 3 attempts I found the perfect fat-quarter friendly method of cutting pieces out for these big, simple blocks..." Read more

Thursday, April 28, 2011

Tutorial - How to Make a Faux Necklace Shirt

Ridiculously cute!

Faux Necklace Shirt Tutorial at Living Craftily Ever After
"I am loving all the faux necklace style shirts right now. 
And ever since I made these shirts I have been trying to think of more ways to paint shirts!
I have to say,
This was EASY. I mean, E-A-S-Y! Seriously, anyone can do this.
And it looks like it was bought from a high-end boutique! ..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Braided T Shirt Headband with Rolled Rose

Really cute!

Braided T Shirt Headband with Rolled Rose Tutorial at Measured by the Heart
"I do a 5 strand braid in my girls hair as a hair headband every so often. Today as I was doing that I thought to my self, “self you could so make that as a t shirt head band.” So I did..." Read more

Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Tutorial - How to Make a Jigsaw Puzzle Gift Box

How fun!

Jigsaw Puzzle Gift Box Tutorial at Sandy's Space
"Hi welcome to the tutorial for my Jigsaw Giftbox. Each box measures 2"x2"x2" and is stackable..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Dream Catcher Wire Earrings

Pretty and you don't need to be an expert wire wrapper!

Dream Catcher Wire Earrings Tutorial at LDC designs
"This is a pretty simple project to do! You can make different ones using different beads so that you can have multiple pairs! The wire can even be bought at Wal Mart or pretty much any craft store if you don't have any already. Those wire cutters are also from Wal Mart. Therefore it is also a pretty inexpensive project!..." Read more

Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Tutorial - How to Make a Clay Rose Multi Strand Bracelet

I never heard of "jewelry clay". The bracelet's gorgeous!

Clay Rose Multi Strand Bracelet Tutorial at Show, Tell, Share
"A while ago I saw jewelry clay at Hobby Lobby and picked up a few colors. Initially I wanted to make beads, but a new idea started taking form and would not let me rest. I wanted to make a multistrand barecelet with a clay rose on top. But I wanted the strands to be seperated and not tangled. The more I though about the more clear it became what I needed to do..." Read more

Monday, April 25, 2011

Tutorial - How to Make a Little Girl Spring Dress

So adorable!

Little Girl Spring Dress Tutorial at Sun Scholars
"Measure your child around the chest, underneath their arms just under their armpits, to know what size to cut for the bodice..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Chandelier / Dangly Earrings from Safety Pins

Can you believe it? They look great!

Chandelier / Dangly Earrings from Safety Pins Tutorial at JewelsofSayuri
"Love dangler/chandelier earrings but find it too difficult/expensive to make them?. Either you need to buy frames which are costed by piece and hence costly or you need to be a pro at wire work to get individual piece work as a pair. Either way I see too much work. But what if we could make a pair in 5 minutes without spending anything?..." Read more

Sunday, April 24, 2011

Tutorial - How to Make a Bustle Back Little Girl Dress

So incredibly sweet!

Bustle Back Little Girl Dress Tutorial at Wildflowers & Whimsy
"This pattern should fit a size 3t. I have read that you can go up two sizes and down up to two sizes by adding/subtracting 3/8" per size to the cutting lines, but never tested it so... do want you want with that info. This is a pretty simple pattern with an easy fit so I am sure it won't be too difficult to size up or down..." Read more

Saturday, April 23, 2011

Tutorial - How to Make a Bag / Purse from a Baby Shirt

Adorable! It really gets you thinking about what you can upcycle, doesn't it?

Bag / Purse from a Baby Shirt Tutorial at Innocentia
"This is my latest re-fashion project, Ladybug Bag. You know me for some re-fashioning projects, usually from adult clothes into toddler clothes. Few days ago, I wanted to try different re-fashion. I tried to repurpose a baby top/shirt into a mini tote bag..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Felt Doughnut Pincushion

Cute! Perfect addition to the kids' play kitchen too, huh?

Felt Doughnut Pincushion Tutorial at The world of Pipinopolis
"Cut out the shapes on the template, also cutting out the inner circles. Use the doughnut shape to trace around on your doughnut coloured felt, do this for two doughnut shapes..." Read more

Friday, April 22, 2011

Tutorial - How to Make a Zipper Flower

Very fun!

Zipper Flower Tutorial at Design by Night
"These cute zipper flowers can me made into a number of accessories by adding different backers such as a pin. I made them into two hair accessories (go figure). So get some supplies and start crafting…you will have your own in a zip!..." Read more

Thursday, April 21, 2011

Tutorial - How to Make a Quick and Easy Mini Notebooks

You know those times that you need a quick little gift? This is perfect.

Quick and Easy Mini Notebooks Tutorial at Toucan Scraps Tutorials
"Hello everyone, I'm Angela and I'm going to show you how to make some quick and easy little gifts, or personalised items for your own handbag. This mini notebook took about 10 minutes..." Read more

Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Tutorial - How to Make Artwork Candles

What a great technique!

Artwork Candles Tutorial at Come Together Kids

"Years ago, I used this technique with rubber stamps to make the favors for my wedding. One night when I was thinking about crafty stuff while trying to fall asleep (does anyone else do this too?), I thought I could adapt it to use the kids' drawings instead of rubber stamped designs. It's a clever technique and a cool way to bring the kids' creativity into your home decor. They'd make awesome little gifts too!..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a No Sew Tutu

So cute and easy!

No Sew Tutu Tutorial at Kids' Garden
"A new girl joined K1’s dance class. She has a fluffy tutu, pink and purple, which K1 liked. You know, for their age, they probably get more fun from dressing up like a princess than real dancing. So after the class last week, we went to the shop in dance school. Unfortunately we didn’t find what she wants.

What I didn’t expect is that a friend told me a simple way to make tutu skirt, even without sewing! I tried it and it is really fantastic. All we need is: Scissors, Tulle and Elastic..." Read more

Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Tutorial - How to Make Fleece Flower Petal Pillows

Gorgeous and easy!

Fleece Flower Petal Pillow Tutorial at Come Together Kids

"So, to celebrate the start of Spring, I decided to make some pretty, bright and colorful Spring flower pillows using some of that leftover fleece!! They took a little while, but were really quite easy to make and the girls LOVED them. I made these first two as a surprise for them, but I think I might enlist their help and make a bunch more. I did sew around the edges of our pillows and on the leaves, but the majority of the project was just done with hot glue (and I'm sure you could even hot glue the edges of your pillow together to make this a completely no-sew project!) ..." Read more

Monday, April 18, 2011

Tutorial - How to Make a Kids' Shopping Book / Bag

Adorable, fun, and educational!

Kids' Shopping Book / Bag Tutorial at she wears flowers
"As I was making the felt food for my shopping book, I realized my three-year-old is a little beyond the felt food for this. To step it up a notch, I actually made soft cards with the picture and the word to help introduce a little educational take on this project..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Yoga Mat Bag

Why not save money and make one yourself (and with the perfect fabric)?!

Yoga Mat Bag Tutorial at Love for Sewing
"Are you a Yogi looking to carry that yoga mat of yours to the yoga studio in style? Look no further. Here is a quick 1 hour Yoga Mat Bag tute. [Do I sound like an infomercial yet?]..." Read more

Sunday, April 17, 2011

Tutorial - How to Make Stuffed Houses

Really cute!

Stuffed Houses Tutorial at nkitkat
"A new game for my son, big fabric houses to place next to each other, attached by a velcro "scratch" which creates this beautiful "christianshavn canal" scenery..." Read more

Saturday, April 16, 2011

Tutorial - How to Make a Boy's Tie

So cute! Awesome if you need specific colors!

Boy's Tie Tutorial at Celestials Creations
"My brother is getting married next month and his bride had chosen gray, navy and yellow for her colors. We're all getting outfits ready to match. My son (wearing 4T and my nephew 6-8ish) are supposed to have matching ties.

I've been using thrift store ties for my son's ties. I knew the chances of finding one yellow and navy tie that I liked was slim. The chance of finding two of the same tie was pretty much impossible. So, I took a men's tie and a tie I had made for my son and did some measuring to create a pattern..." Read more

Tip - How to Cut out Small Felt Shapes

I can't believe that I never thought of this! Since seeing this tip for the first time, I've used it. Perfect!

How to Cut out Small Felt Shapes at The Distracted Domestic
"Got this tip from a crafty friend, Karen, and it worked so good I just had to share it!!
Are you ready???..." Read more

Friday, April 15, 2011

Tutorial - How to Make Boy Boxer Briefs

Super cute and upcycled from a tshirt!

Itty Bitty Boxer Briefs Tutorial at Sew a Straight Line
"I explain how to make the briefs with or without a fly. And without a fly, how to still get the look of one, if you’re into that kind of thing. The pattern pieces for both with or without a fly are included in the PDF.

I’ve also compiled an index of other boy-related and -friendly projects I’ve done over the years..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Damask Duct Tape Bag

Can you believe it? Damask duct tape? Awesome and love the bag!

Damask Duct Tape Bag Tutorial at Braids and Brown Boots
"Oh yes...it's awesome...it's lovely...it's my new favorite thing and I spent only $3.89, since I used some of my STASH that I had lying around to make the bag...." Read more

Thursday, April 14, 2011

Tutorial - How to Make a Mosaic / Collage Fiber Artwork

Can you believe this? Seriously. Just seriously. (She leaves me speechless every time.)

Mosaic / Collage Fiber Artwork Tutorial at COLORCRAZED
"First of all, this is an art form that anyone can try for themselves. Choose a background fabric and cut it to the size you want your finished project to be. The Florist's Apprentice measures 26" x 18". I usually use black or another dark color so that it shows through to give the mosaic effect where I want it. Then choose several fabrics that you want in your project and prepare them by backing them with a heat-bond product, like Wonder Under. After that, it's just a matter of cutting and placing small snippet to produce the design you want..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Herringbone Wire Wrapped Ring

So pretty!

Herringbone Wire Wrapped Ring Tutorial at Elle Gee Designs
"This complicated looking ring uses the herringbone weave, which is actually suprisingly simple. It’s pretty much “over and around.”..." Read more

Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Tutorial - How to Make a Mini Book from a Single Sheet of Paper

So cool! Imagine the possibilities!


Mini Book from a Single Sheet of Paper Tutorial at Sandy's Space
"This month each designer created a mini-book from one piece of 12"x12" paper. I used this bamboo print paper for mine which celebrates Japanese Haiku poetry..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Decorate Easter Eggs Three Ways

Aren't they beautiful? The tutorials for the fabric covered and the wool felted eggs are up. The yarn covered egg should be up soon. Very cool!

Three Easter Egg Tutorials at My Poppet
"How do you like your eggs? Scrambled, fried or poached? I like mine poached...and chocolate ones are good too.
These eggs aren't edible but they sure are pretty, and very easy to make..." Read more

Monday, April 11, 2011

Tutorial - How to Make an Oval Mug Mat

Very cool! This would make a great little gift!

Oval Mug Mat Tutorial at Crafty Staci
"If you haven’t heard, a mug mat is more than a coaster, but less than a placemat. The theory is, it can hold your cup of tea or coffee with room left for a little pastry or cookie to go with it. It calls out to the girly-girl in me. The ones I’ve noticed have been rectangular or square, but I decided to go a little different route and make mine oval..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Ruffle Wallet

Adding a ruffle to anything is always a great idea!

Ruffle Wallet Tutorial at Something About Katie
"The wallet itself is just a simple wallet. I decided to do the gathers on the front which idea I got from the blog Noodlehead..." Read more

Sunday, April 10, 2011

Tutorial - How to Make Solid Perfume

What fun!

Solid Perfume Tutorial at Bloom, Bake & Create
"When the last of my perfume ran out over a year ago, I decided that I wouldn’t buy any more. Instead I would make my own. I finally got around to making some last week and thought I’d share my recipes with you. They are all really easy and fun. Today’s post is about solid perfume.

These are nice because they won’t spill, they fit in a pocket or purse, and are just downright cute!..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make an Easter Bunny and Carrot Hair Clip

They're so cute!

Easter Bunny and Carrot Hair Clip Tutorial at My Name is Momma
"Ah, here's another EASY hair clip tutorial for ya..." Read more

Saturday, April 9, 2011

Tutorial - How to Make an Easy Quilted Potholder

That is one beautiful potholder! There's even a pocket on the back. Love it!

Easy Quilted Potholder Tutorial at SewHappyGeek
"Have any of you decided to enter Moda Bake Shop's Contest? I have, but I don't want to reveal my entry just yet! But I did make a potholder with my leftover fabrics, and although there are about a million potholder tutorials online, I'm going to share this one anyway. It's for my little sister Serena, who's just moved to Alaska with her USAF husband, John..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Lion Face Cake

So cute! I love cakes like this for kids' birthday parties!


Lion Face Cake Tutorial at Kids Birthday Party Ideas
"There are still a few pieces of the cake left over but the face is still intact. She does not want anybody to touch/eat the eyes or mouth. The “whiskers” had to be put aside to enable us to cut the cake, but even those are still not eaten..." Read more

Friday, April 8, 2011

Tutorial - How to Make Quick and Easy Hair Bows

So simple, so sweet!

Quick and Easy Hair Bows Tutorial at Nap Time Crafters
"This week at Target I found a 6-pack of grosgrain ribbon for $1!!
I just had to make some more hair bows..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Paper Plate Easter Wreath

Very cute! I'll bet that the kiddos would love covering absolutely anything in tissue!


Paper Plate Easter Wreath Tutorial at craftlinky.com
"This fun easy paper plate Easter wreath is so easy a toddler can make it with a bit of help from an adult..." Read more

Thursday, April 7, 2011

Tutorial - How to Make Resurrection Easter Eggs

I've never seen these before. What a neat way to teach children the Easter story.

Resurrection Eggs Tutorial at Sweeter Than Sweets
"We all know that Easter isn't just about eggs, bunnies and baskets... but it can be hard to teach our children the true story of Easter in a way that they can grasp. This year, I decided to make my own "Resurrection Eggs" to teach Little Sweets the story of Jesus' death and resurrection. You can buy these at Christian book stores or online but they're pretty simple to make yourself! This project is so easy and cheap... most, if not all, of the items are things you already have around your house..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Bunny Rabbit Hand Puppet

Perfect for a little Easter gift!

Bunny Rabbit Hand Puppet Tutorial at Elizabeth Abernathy
"I made this little bunny rabbit hand puppet from scraps of a dip-dyed wool blanket left-over from making the giant mushroom that appeared in the "Forest" issue of Nuno. You can use any medium weight felted or semi-felted wool. This project uses very little fabric, so it's an excellent way for using up small scraps..." Read more

Wednesday, April 6, 2011

Tutorial - How to Make a Fried Egg Mat

Adorable! I love her applique method!

Fried Egg Mat Tutorial at Where the Orchids Grow
"Would you like to make a fun early easter project with me? It's quick and it's simple and I think a bunch of these would look so cool on the Easter breakfast table don't you?..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make an Easter Egg Tree

So very cute!

Easter Egg Tree Tutorial at Sweet Floweret
"As promised, here is the second $1 store craft that I came up with last week. It turned out cute. If you like bright colors and glitter, you'll like this ;) My daughter loves it and helped me to make it..." Read more

Tuesday, April 5, 2011

Tutorial - How to Make a Fabric Bunny Easter Basket

Absolutely adorable!


Fabric Bunny Easter Basket Tutorial at Sun Scholars
"My mother is an amazing seamstress and crafter. She made us handmade stockings for Christmas, costumes for Halloween, and baskets for Easter. For me, these were special parts of celebrating the holidays. So, of course I am always looking for ways I can do the same for my kids.

For Easter I have made each of my children a fabric Bunny Easter Bucket..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Mosaic Mirror

Very pretty and looks like fun!


Mosaic Mirror Tutorial at Crafted
"This was my first attempt at making a mosaic creation so i have some
tips that fall in the "ohhh i should have..." category.
(aka. OISH)..." Read more

Monday, April 4, 2011

Tutorial - How to Make Easter Basket Candy

Adorable and so easy - just assemble!

Easter Basket Candy Tutorial at Heart-Hands-Home
"Easter is right around the corner and it is one of my favorite times of the year for making little treats to share with others. My mom got this idea out of a magazine many years ago and we have been making them ever since then. They are always a hit with the little ones!..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make an Easter Egg Garland

Cute and could not be simpler!

Easter Egg Garland Tutorial at Family Volley
"This is the perfect activity for your family. It is quick, and everyone can help, even your little ones.
Plus, you already have everything you need..." Read more

Sunday, April 3, 2011

Tutorial - How to Make Decoupage Glasses Case

Great way to update an old case or add some fun to a new one!

Decoupage Glasses Case Tutorial at Creative Mind
"You know i have won a Mod Podge starter pack 2 months back,so i am in love with making things with this product..its a smart product..Now would you will like to see my effort..." Read more