Tutorial - How to Make an Origami Gift Bag

If you have paper on hand, you'll always have the makings of a gift bag for those emergency gift situations!

Origami Gift Bag Tutorial at Handmade By Deb
"This very pretty bag requires 1 sheet of square paper and a bunch of easy folds. I used 6cm handmade Japanese origami paper. The completed bag measures 5.3cm x 1.4cm x 5cm. If you would like a larger bag, simply start with a larger piece of paper..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Super Hero Capes and Masks / Party Ideas

Great game ideas here! Perfect for Halloween too!

Super Hero Capes and Masks Tutorials / Party Ideas at East Coast Mommy
"My two youngest boys just turned four and two, and we had a really fun Super Hero party. It was easy to find "Spiderman" stuff, but in order to include their other favorites, we had to get creative..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Ruffled Bloomers

The polka dots just add to the adorable factor!

Ruffled Bloomers Tutorial at runcibledays
"A note on sizing - these are made to fit my 16 month old daughter. The size is determined by the elastic at the waist and legs, so they could easily be made smaller or larger. Soft, super-stretchy baby elastic would allow for flexibility and growing room..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Chalkboard Notebook

So fun (and not just for kids)!

Chalkboard Notebook Tutorial at Come Together Kids
"How cool is this chalkboard notebook? The cover of a regular composition book is painted with chalkboard paint that you can make in ANY color. Once dry, you can write messages with regular chalk, erase, and then write some more!..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Maxi Half Circle Skirt

Fabulous basic skirt! You could make one in any size and any length!

Maxi Half Circle Skirt Tutorial at Show, Tell, Share
"So about 7 years ago I had a brown skirt that I would wear all the time. It used to be my mother's. One day I was cutting out some fabric while wearing the skirt. Yes, I was dumb and careless and cut a nice big 5 inch cut into my skirt because part of it was underneath the fabric somehow. I was so mad at myself for doing something so dumb! I've wanted to make another brown skirt for a while. I've had the fabric sitting and waiting for at least 3 or more years. Other projects always took priority until last week. I finally made it! It was very easy and simple. I love easy stuff..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Greeting Card Holder

Fabulous gift!

Greeting Card Holder Tutorial at Crafted by KatieB
"These little card holders are so fun and easy to make!
They are a great gift idea for friends, family, teachers, etc.
If made with my measurements, they'll hold eight or ten
5.5" x 4.25" cards and envelopes, a pen and a packet of stamps or
business cards..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make an Ice Cream Pint Holder / Cozy

I've never seen this. What a fun idea!

Ice Cream Pint Holder / Cozy Tutorial at Lucky Star Creations
"This tutorial is near and dear to my heart because I've had it on my to do list for some time and never got a chance to do it. I love eating ice cream straight out of the pint like I said on my favorite things post. I never eat it all at once and I hate when it starts to melt from holding it and when I refreeze it the outside tastes a little different. This nifty little cozy not only helps keep your ice cream cold, but it keeps your hands nice and warm too (finger-cicles are never a good thing) and it even has a pocket for your spoon and can hang on the fridge so you always have it on hand..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Ruffled Flip Flop Covers

Super fun!

Ruffled Flip Flop Covers Tutorial at Crafty Staci
"On to the project. I’m not usually a huge flip-flop fan, mainly because I have a seriously hard time keeping them on my feet, but that rainbow on the Old Navy wall draws my attention every time. They look great all together like that, but take any pair out of formation and it’s just not as exciting. Until now..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Kaftan/Poncho Tunic

Very pretty!

Kaftan/Poncho Tunic Tutorial at Blooms And Bugs
"So we have made a couple of things for wee ones so far, now lets get a little selfish and make something for ourselves. The inspiration of this garment came during a recent party I attended. I couldn't help but notice the disproportionate number of women wearing some sort of poncho dress/tunic/top.

After coming home I researched a bit - I looked around at various stores selling clothes for what was in vogue...and I was surprised by how many variations of this dress came up in my search. They're all over the place from Target to Anthropologie. They are called different things like Kaftan, poncho, kimono sleeves, but the basic idea is same.
They are so easy to make and they are trendy. So why not make one for ourselves..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Felt Lotus Hair Clip

Beautiful and very realistic! Click through to find out her secret weapon to give the flower its shape.

Felt Lotus Hair Clip Tutorial at Margo is Crafty
"Here I am with another tutorial for you! Time to make a hair accessory! This horrible heat makes me want to shave all of my hair off. Maybe pulling it up in a cute clip will keep my mind off it for one more day. Maybe..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Decorated Pumpkin Treat Container

That kid will have the coolest treat container on the block!

Decorated Pumpkin Treat Container Tutorial at Happier than a Pig in Mud
"I love tassels and they could be a fun and fairly inexpensive craft activity for a child's Halloween Party (using ribbons, trims, etc. you already have on hand). Even the ribbon I bought came from the $1 bin..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Doily Lace Flower Brooch or Hair Pin

Gorgeous!

Doily Lace Flower Brooch or Hair Pin Tutorial at Design by Night
"Even though I am not what I consider a "girly girl", if you have followed my blog for a little while you will notice a slight girly obsession with making flowers. I have no idea where this obsession came from but I constantly look at items and ask myself...can I make a flower out of that?..." Read more

Tip - How to Iron Down an Even Hem

Why didn't I ever think of this? Brilliant and so easy!

Iron Down an Even Hem Tip at Show, Tell, Share
"My least favorite part of sewing is ironing down the hem or making a fold to encase elastic. Because even though I have a nice little handy tool to measure hem depth, I always screw up somewhere..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Glow-in-the-Dark Firefly Jar

Glow in the dark paint! Endless possibilities!

Glow-in-the-Dark Firefly Jar Tutorial at Come Together Kids
"We're very fortunate to live in an area of the country where lightning bugs are a fun part of Summer evenings. I have so many childhood memories of running around in the backyard after dark collecting fireflies in a jar and I'm so glad that my kids get the chance to do the same thing now.

Unfortunately, we often have problems at the end of the evening when they have a jar full of fireflies and it's bedtime. They don't want to part with their glowing, flickering jars of light, but I don't really want a jar full of bugs in the house (especially when it'll be a jar full of dead bugs by morning). When I came across these cool, glowing jars on Pinterest, I had an a-ha moment that would solve our problems. I made a jar that would continue glowing even after we let the bugs free and came inside..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Apples from Cardboard Rolls

Sweet!

Apples from Cardboard Rolls Tutorial at Naturally Educational
"I think these cute mini-apples would make nice gifts for someone special in your child’s life. And while I enjoyed the crafting, they are so easy to make that toddlers can join in the fun, too. And all you need is a cardboard toilet paper tube, some paint, and chenille stems!..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Braided Painted Flower Pot

Love the simple look!

Braided Painted Flower Pot Tutorial at Brittany's Best
"Springtime brings flowers and warm weather to tempt you into the outdoors. Learn how to make a personalized pot for Spring flowers with just a few inexpensive supplies. This simple and classy pot can dress up a gift or decorate a venue without putting a dent in your walle..." Read more

Recipe - How to Make Homemade Chocolate Pudding

I've never made homemade pudding before. Sounds like fun!

Homemade Chocolate Pudding Recipe at Life Blessons
"It's an easy recipe, and it's likely you have all the ingredients on hand already. Pop the pudding in the fridge for just a couple hours and you've got a sweet dessert, without having to heat up your house..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Triangle Gift Box from Greeting Cards

What a great box! I always save our Christmas cards, hoping to use them for something. Great use here!


Triangle Gift Box from Greeting Cards Tutorial at Make Homemade Gifts
"If you're looking for great gift box patterns, try this unique triangle shaped box made with a greeting card. You can either recycle an old card or use a new one.
The triangle box is so quick and easy you can make several in half an hour. Even better, you can teach your kids to make them, too..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Halloween Countdown

So fun!

Halloween Countdown Tutorial at Small Fry & Co.
"Halloween is coming just around the corner and if you are a major fan like me then you will want to make sure you enjoy everyday leading up to the big candy event. I created this super easy (but a bit time consuming because you have to make 31 of these after all) countdown..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Skull Wreath

Creepy cool!

Skull Wreath Tutorial at Craftlinky
"The idea for this skull wreath came to me one day when I was wandering around the dollar store and came upon a mesh bag full of skulls.
In Mexico the Day of the Dead is celebrated on November 1st and 2nd. This skull wreath would make a perfect Day of the Dead wreath.
I like to do quick and easy inexpensive crafts so I decided to recycle items, as well as use craft supplies I already had..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Mini Fall Wreath

Cute! Switch out the banner and the colors for any holiday!

Mini Fall Wreath Tutorial at Mine for the Making
"You knew it was coming.
After the Autumn Leaves printable and the Fall Doily Banner....
You had to have known that, inevitably, there would be a fall wreath tutorial..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Candy Corn Ruffle T Shirt

Love this!

Candy Corn Ruffle T Shirt Tutorial at Nap Time Crafters
"I love candy corn! It is so yummy and pretty much the cutest candy- especially when little miss is the one wearing the shirt:) Really though- doesn't it just get you in the mood for Halloween?..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Jack-O-Lantern Light Bulb Ornaments

So cute, quick, easy, and inexpensive! Perfect!


Jack-O-Lantern Light Bulb Ornaments Tutorial at Happier Than A Pig In Mud
"Hey everyone, gathering Halloween craft ideas yet? I have a 28" feather tree that gets decorated for the holidays/seasons. Here's a cute homemade Jack-O-Lantern ornament that's a good scale for smaller trees. You don't even have to dig out the Christmas lights for bulbs, the stores are usually selling Christmas things in October so you can pick them up fairly easily!..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Romper from Fitted Sheets

From fitted sheets! Brilliant!

Romper from Fitted Sheets Tutorial at Nap Time Crafters
"Nothing like a romper on a sunny day! Little miss decided it was pretty perfect for summer too:) Let me tell you a little secret- this whole outfit was made from a fitted sheet! Which means- no elastic and no casings {yippe!}Less time sewing, more time playing..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Stuffed Dog Toy

Cute! It may be written in French but the pattern templates are there as well as plenty of photos to follow.

Stuffed Dog Toy Tutorial at LaCompagnieTwinny
"Tiens, des... quoi au juste ?... vus sur 2 angles, c'est des doudous (plutôt proches du teckel) que j'ai fait pour mes bébés. J'ai opté pour un assemblage archi simple et de longues oreilles parce que les bébés aiment bien saisir oreilles et queues (ce qui dépasse quoi).

Et voici donc les jumeaux "Pim" et "Pam", et aussi "Poum", la pièce rapportée que j'ai réalisé pour le tuto pasque les deux premiers ont été faits il y a quelque temps et ont élu domicile à la crèche..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Fabric Halloween Candy

They're filled with candy!

Fabric Halloween Candy Tutorial at Small Fry and Co.
"I am not becoming a hoarder but I am finding myself thinking, "I bet I could use that" about a lot more things than I used too and consequently I have little piles of odds and ends, trash and treasures all over my house. One such thing was a stash of toilet paper rolls which I had an idea would make super cute Halloween candy (with real candy inside)..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Yo-Yo Pumpkins

I love the rustic / primitive look that the jute gives them!

Yo-Yo Pumpkins Tutorial at Happier Than A Pig In Mud
"Here's a super simple 20 minute fall craft that you don't even need a sewing machine to make..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Child's Tunic With a Yoke

Super cute! This would be adorable for little girls too!

Child's Tunic With a Yoke Tutorial at Show Tell Share
"And the boy loves them. He does not even mind posing for me. And he changes in and out of the different sets throughout the day. Which is really cute right now, but I am sure will drive me crazy soon enough..." Read more

Recipe - How to Make a Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake

Fun, fun, fun!

Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake Recipe at Sun Scholars
"Ever thought to make a cake out of your favorite chocolate chip cookies?..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Henna Designed Styrofoam Box

I love henna designs! What a pretty box to use to stash your stuff!

Henna Designed Styrofoam Box Tutorial at Creative Mind
"A few weeks back, we friends were enjoying lunch in cafe , everybody was eating food, I was also enjoying a Chicken Mince fry..but during lunch, an idea blink in my mind when i saw an ordinary Styrofoam lunch box.., suddenly i feel greedy for the box..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Ruffle Flower Corsage

Very cute!

Ruffle Flower Corsage Tutorial at The Curious Miss Clay
"These ruffles can be used for brooches,headbands,hair slides and tonnes more just use your imagination..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Little Girl Halter Neck Dress

Sweet!

Little Girl Halter Neck Dress Tutorial at Blooms And Bugs
"As I was bouncing of ideas for this edition in my head, I thought back to what I made when I started sewing again. Duh!....why didn't I think of it earlier. It was a supecute halter-neck dress with a lined bodice. It looked great on little one and was pretty easy to make. You can make this either halter neck or with criss-crossing ties on the back. I will be providing instructions for both..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Skull Lampwork Glass Beads

Fascinating and fun!

Skull Lampwork Glass Beads Tutorial at For the Love of Beads
"As I write this quick little tutorial on how to make a lampwork bead skull, it's pretty warm outside, and it's summer. I can't help but think of fall, pumpkins, and Halloween.

Skulls are fun beads to make, and they can be very easy..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Pebbles Flintstone Costume

Sooooo cute!

Pebbles Flintstone Costume Tutorial at Nap Time Crafters
"Costume week is wrapping up- Pebbles was definitely my favorite! So easy and so cute for your little cave baby:)
Remember you can learn how to make Fred and Wilma too!..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Upcycled Bibs

You can never have too many bibs, especially work horse ones like these!

Upcycled Bib Tutorial at Joyfoolery
"When you've got yourself a little one, you can never have enough bibs, right? Okay, assuming you said yes, and also assuming your stash of bibs needs a boost, I thought I'd offer up an easy peasy bib tutorial.

Yep, make your own from old towels or t-shirts, whatever you've got laying around to use! The fabric used in this tutorial was from a pair of terry towelling pants that ... ahem .... no longer complimented my figure..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Rainbow Ice for the Water Table

So fun (and educational) for the little ones!

Rainbow Ice Tutorial at Sweeter Than Sweets
"We spend a lot of time outdoors in the hot, humid North Carolina summers. Little Sweets' favorite toy last summer was her water table and it's proving to be again this year. A few weeks ago, I decided to add something different to her water table -- Rainbow Ice!..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Polymer Clay Leaf Ring Dish

Love it and boy could I use one next to my kitchen sink.

Polymer Clay Leaf Ring Dish Tutorial at Hollyrocks
"I have got a tutorial for you that will bring a shimmering hint of nature into your home. It's simple, inexpensive, and the result is something that is both functional and pretty..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Candy Chocolate Mice

Adorable!

Candy Chocolate Mice Tutorial at Happier Than A Pig In Mud
"Tis the season for fun little pranks, and I wanted to share these cute mice! They are simply melted chocolate chips, a maraschino cherry, Hershey Kiss and almond slivers..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Creepy Crawly Pumpkin Topiary

Fun! I love the addition of the spiders!

Creepy Crawly Pumpkin Topiary Tutorial at Craftlinky
"Craft a creepy crawly pumpkin topiary to decorate your Halloween table.

So head to your recycle bin for most of your supplies and finish up at the Dollar Store to make this fun creepy crawly pumpkin topiary..." Read more

Tip - How to Remove Sticky Wood Stains Finishers from Your Hands

Guess what she grabs from the pantry?

Remove Sticky Wood Stains Finishers from Your Hands Tip at Measured by the Heart
"So I love using wood stain and finisher, But I absolutely hate what it does to my hands. That stuff can be very sticky. And it won’t come off with soap and water or stronger cleaner. Believe me!!

So what do you do when you just finished a project and your hands look like this..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Tooth Fairy Door

The little ones will love this! Their sweet little imaginations just take this kind of thing and run with it.

Tooth Fairy Door Tutorial at Smart-Bottom Enterprises
"So, imagine this. You're the Tooth Fairy and you're about to enter through this door into my kids' room. Are you thinking, "Hey, cute! The kids painted the door! How lovely!" or, do you see it and think, "Great. It's a crack house. I'd better make it quick."..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Pillowcase Dress without a Pattern

Very cute!

Pillowcase Dress without a Pattern Tutorial at All Things Mamma
"I bought a pattern for this type of dress and tried it once and decided that I hate using patterns! This style of dress was so easy and pretty much straight forward that I wrote down the measurements for each size I needed and go from there..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Flannel Baby Wipes

What a great gift to make! If mom isn't into cloth wipes, they can be used to wash and wipe up all kinds of baby messes.

Flannel Baby Wipes Tutorial at Sew Much 2 Luv
"A few years ago my beautiful daughter in law did her research into cloth diapers verses disposable diapers and cloth diapers definitely won out!
(For me personally I just think babies with those big cloth diaper "bubble bums" are just too cute!)
She also began using flannel wipes. It cuts way down on diaper rash, they save money too and there is less waste for the environment.
Win, win, win! ..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a 20 Minute Tube Top

Very cute and couldn't be easier to make!

20 Minute Tube Top Tutorial at LDC Designs
"Supplies: Lace, Elastic, Fabric..." Read more