Tutorial - How to Make Fabric and Polymer Pebbles Jewelry

Includes instructions for polymer buttons

Pebbles Jewelry Tutorial at Handmade Harbour Blog

"OK, I hold my hands up -  these are not real pebbles.  They're made from polymer clay (Fimo or similar) and if you'd like to make some pebble buttons for this project, it's really easy - the instructions are here.  You could make the pendant and brooch multi-colour to match pretty much everything or just in colours you wear a lot of.  Whatever you decide, this is something that can be made mostly from tiny scraps".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Stencil with Photocopy Paper Wrapper

Reuse a wrapper that is readily available worldwide

Stencil Tutorial at Off Square Blog

"There are oodles of tutorials online about how to stencil fabric with freezer paper.  They all look fabulous and give you an easy way to personalise tshirts, baby onesies, bags … the list is endless. Alas, there have been many frustrating hours spent hunting for freezer paper in New Zealand, only to find it both rare and ridiculously expensive.  Would you believe that what sells for $4 in the US has sold for as much as $24 here?!  That makes me feel ill. But, despair no more, my loyal Offsquare friends (I know you’ve all been kept awake each night wondering how you’ll ever do a freezer paper stencil without paying for airfares to the US first … or is that just me?), I have the answer you’ve all been looking for.  Plus, it’s thrifty AND upcycled".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Melted Crayon Art

Fun abstract art with crayons

Crayon Art Tutorial at Grow Creative Blog

"Here's a little tutorial for ya, so you can go make your own Melted Crayon Abstract Art with your kids, your spouse, your friends...... whoever!  Materials:  Paper, Masking Tape, Crayons,
Hair Dryer,    Step 1:  Lay out some paper (I used 90 lb drawing paper because it's a little more durable, but regular computer paper will work too) and tape it down to a table or board. This will make a nice border and keep the paper in place for the next steps".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Quick Girl's Nightgown

A cotton nightgown to keep your little one cool on hot nights


Nightgown Tutorial at Blissful and Domestic Blog

"We hit 90 degrees here in the desert yesterday. I was talking to a friend after church yesterday and of course the weather came up. We were talking about how dang hot it was, we carried on until we realized come July we would be praying for 90 degree weather. We quickly stopped complaining and sent up a little prayer of thanks for the bareable weather we are having.  That warm weather got my sewing wheels turning in my head. I knew that once the weather really gets serious and hits 100+, I would want some pajamas for my little Miss to sleep in and keep cool in. .... I made this nightgown last night, which is why she is not modeling my cupcake creation. I was too excited to share it with you lovelies. This nightgown was simple and was done in less than 45 minutes".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Thread Bowl

Use fabric scraps, ribbon, thread, and yarn remnants for this bowl

Thread Bowl Tutorial at Sew There I Was Blog

"With fabric remnants, ribbon, trim, embroidery thread, water soluble interfacing and your sewing machine, make a thread bowl, or trim the perimeter, make a rose of the excess fabric and you have a whole different thread bowl.  You'll need some water soluble stabilizer".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Sewing Machine Cover

A cute cover for your machine

Sewing Machine Cover Tutorial at Clippie Dips Blog

"Meet Molly. She's quite possibly one of my best friends. I've had her for a couple years and the poor girl has never had a cover. Gasp! I know. I thought it was high time I made her one and this is how I did it".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Clay Key Ring

Use broken pieces to make something new

Key RingTutorial at Creative Khadija Blog

"Here it is my metal hair catcher which I broke suddenly while playing with it…hehe but really! but I was not in a mood to throw away these little pieces of butterfly.. so I saved this & after a couple days I create something interesting..in fact useful from something useless.. Have a look at its Tutorial now".... Read more

Tutorial Exchange - How to Make a Sunglass Case with Duct Tape

Velcro provides a secure closure for this colorful case

Sunglass Case Tutorial at Crafty Staci Blog

"Thanks to Totally Tutorials and Scotch Duct Tape, a box of cupcakes and rainbows arrived on my doorstep last week.  Who knew duct tape came in so many bright colors and patterns?  The rainbow, blue and lime went to good use as a table cloth for my picnic table, but what to do with the pearlized pink and the cupcakes.  I still had my mind on the sunshine, and I just bought a brand-new pair of sunglasses.  I’m a little rough on them, throwing them around and setting things on top of them, so something to protect them was in order.  I’ll be honest – when I started this project, I intended to make something to throw them in when they’re in my purse, but this turned out to be more useful on my dresser".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Bread Pudding with Cherry Sauce

Eat it warmed up, or cold from the refrigerator

Bread Pudding Tutorial at Craft Cravings Blog

"When I was a little girl, my grandmother use to make bread pudding from time to time. It wasn’t fancy. It had raisins, cinnamon and bread, but it was delicious. Recently, I found myself craving this dessert again. I saw a lot of recipes online that seemed like they could be it, but had one “weird” ingredient or another. I took parts of various recipes until I got it the way I remembered it. I didn’t use raisins this time, but that’s because I added the cherry sauce. The hubster had purchased fresh cherries for me when I made my disastrous Coke Salad, and I was determined to make something with them. Oddly enough, I had never cooked with fresh cherries before this. I was happy with how the sauce turned out too. It was thick, but not overly so and the cherries tasted amazing, warmed up and drizzled over the bread pudding. Drooling yet".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Square in a Square Quilt

Finished block are 9” square

Quilt Tutorial at Samelia's Mum Blog

"This quilt has been an absolute pleasure to make. The blocks are basic and come together very quickly which makes this quilt great for a beginner or a quick finish project. The Sew Stitchy Squares Quilt is made up of a jelly roll and a charm pack. It’s so simple to put together and makes a beautiful handmade gift for a new baby, or simply something lovely to snuggle under on the couch. The fabric which I used was Sew Stitchy by Aneela Hoey. The colours just sing to me and I think the little lady (who it is intended for) will love it too".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Dress Form with Duct Tape

You will need a helper to make this personalized form

Dress FormTutorial at So Sew Easy Blog

"You might have seen these before. At some point or another, all sewers need to fit clothes so that they look flattering and are comfortable. But if there is just you, fitting and pinning alterations on yourself while you are wearing what needs adjustment is just plain difficult and sometimes near impossible.  This is why all keen sewers love a dress-form – a mannequin with their own measurements (as near as possible) so that the clothes can be made on the model and fitted to the person who will be wearing them. Sadly my budget does not extend to importing a dress-form so I decided to try to make my own body double using duct tape, newspaper and expanding foam".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Bandana Quilt

Make in just a few hours using a no binding method

  Quilt Tutorial at Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom Blog

"Every Fourth of July, our family heads down to the little festival and firework display put on by our city.  In the past, I've always brought along an old comforter for everyone to sit on while hang out and wait for the fireworks.  This year, I decided to get a little fancy and make a special picnic quilt out of red white and blue bandannas. (Plus it's only June 24th, how ahead of the game and I, the procrastinator extraordinaire".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Corner Bookmark

A fun bookmark makes reading even more pleasurable

Bookmark Tutorial at Yellow Giraffe Blog

"Being a craft freak I like to try almost anything crafty I see on the web. I saw this corner bookmark on Pinterest and decided to give it a try. This is a fun and easy bookmark to make with kids. Kids would absolutely love this! Here's how to make a corner bookmark".... Read more

Tutorial - Recycle a Water Bottle into a Vase

Create a self watering vase out of a used water bottle

Bottle Recycle Tutorial at the Chilly Dog Blog

"Every year people use millions, maybe billions of disposable, plastic water bottles. Chances are you have one in your refrigerator, back pack, purse or gym bag right now. You'll feel a little bit better about using one of these disposable bottles if you recycle it when it's empty. Better yet, give it new life by turning it into a vase.  This project is very similar to my post about wine bottle vases, but easier to make. In fact, even the kids may enjoy this project. It's a simple and fun way to repurpose an empty plastic sports bottle".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Quilt Block Pillowcase Dress

Put those orphan quilt blocks to good use

Pillowcase Dress Tutorial at Saturday Evening Post Blog

"This is a fantastic serger project, but you can also make this dress with a regular sewing machine. If you do use a sewing machine, make sure to finish the raw edges with a zigzag stitch to keep the edges from fraying in the wash. This quilted “pillowcase dress” is made with eight Broken Dishes blocks. The dress will fit girls sizes 6–8. To make the dress larger simply add additional quilt blocks".... Read more

Tutorial Exchange - How to Make a Duct Tape Picnic Table Cloth

Make a bright and cheerful cover for your picnic table

Table Cloth Tutorial at Crafty Staci Blog

"Thanks to Totally Tutorials, I received a box from Scotch Duct Tape last week.  My job was to create something fun from it and share it with all of you.  Do you see my dilemma?  The blue and lime looked great with the rainbow, but the lavender and cupcake were kind of on their own.  My solution was to create two different projects.  Since the weather is finally starting to brighten up here, I really wanted the first project to be something outdoorsy.  My family gave me a fold-up picnic table for my birthday a couple of years ago, and my husband suggested making a table cloth for it.  Outdoor eating tends to be messier, and the duct tape is a great surface to just wipe clean".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make an Ironing Board Cover

Jazz up your craft or laundry area

Ironing Board Cover Tutorial at Seraphym Handmade Blog

"I want to thank all of you who popped by for my stop of the Plum and June New Blogger Blog Hop. I am definately feeling the love. Stay tuned for weekly snaps of the participating blogs. To those of you who are newly joining us from the Hop, welcome! Great to have you here! So many of you commented on how much you loved my ironing board cover, so I wrote a tutorial for you so you can make one too".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Add Pockets to a Skirt

Create your own pocket templates

Pocket Tutorial at Lil Pip Designs Blog

"Welcome to my first tutorial. I'm a little worried about putting it out there. Not sure if you will find it valuable. But I figured that I worked it all out myself so why not share the knowledge. No doubt it isn't original, I don't think much is in craft and sewing. I'm sure in years to come, I will laugh at the photos (on my bed!). I was competing with fading light on a rainy, Sunday afternoon and it was less than ideal. And I have so many! Well I guess more photos is better than not enough. Oh and I promise I own an iron - lol! Anyway, this is how you can add one type of pocket to a simple skirt pattern".... Read more

Tutorial Exchange - How to Make a Guest Soap Sleeve with Duct Tape

Attach a bauble, cabochon, or other embellishment to the top

Soap Sleeve Tutorial at Make it Easy Crafts Blog

"When I received the duct tape from Scotch duct tape in a tutorial exchange program on Totally Tutorials, I just couldn’t stop with only one project.  This adorable lacy duct tape pattern practically screamed at me to create something with it…so, you have not one, but two duct tape tutorials.If you have extra soap in your guest bathroom, why not decorate them with a reusable sleeve until they are ready for use?  It’s quick, easy and fun to make.  Kid’s can even help with this too. You can even make this sleeve to use with scented home made soaps for a cute gift basket idea".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Beaded Ball Earrings

Nylon fishing wire threads these beads together

Beaded Earrings Tutorial at Beads by Roni Blog

"This is my first tutorial!! So excited about it!  This tutorial will be for a nice beaded ball (also called “soccer ball” because of its shape). The final result is a nice little ball that can be used as a pendant, connected together with other balls for a bracelet, or (as I used it) connected to a chain and ear wires".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Knit with your Fingers

Use yarn, twine, or string

Finger Knitting Tutorial at Craft Cravings Blog

"When people find out that I knit, they often say something like “oh, I don’t have time for that” or “that’s so hard to do!” Today, I am bringing you guys a project that blows both of those statements clear out of the water. Did you know that you can knit with just your fingers and some yarn? You totally can. It’s easy, fun and is great for kids and adults alike! It’s an almost mindless project. It’s great for sitting in front of the TV or while being bored out of your skull  in a waiting room. Be prepared to answer a lot of questions though if you do it in public.  They’ll be wanting you to teach them too! No wonder! It’s really fun and fast to learn! Finger knitting results in a narrow long strip of fabric. Use it as a narrow scarf or even braid several together for a thicker scarf.  Make a braided belt, bracelet or something for your little one’s doll. We know that dollies love fashionable scarves and belts too".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Bugle Bead Fringe Necklace

Tutorial using recycled bugle beads

Necklace Tutorial at Miss P Blog

"This is the first of two necklaces I made as part of The Refashioners 2013. I have shed loads of these black glass bugle beads left so don't be surprised if a few more makes crop up over time! Bugles lend themselves brilliantly to fringing and are kind of synonymous with the whole 20's vibe (think flapper dresses and The Great Gatsby) and I really like the contrast of silver and black. I also really like the look of torque necklaces, but always find they sit a bit funny on the collar bone. Of course, I've probably got weird collar bones! But in any case, I decided to try making a "1/2 torque" with a chain extender. And hey presto, it sits rather nicely! Here's what I did".... Read more

Tutorial Exchange - How to Make Reversible Duct Tape Place Mats

Poster board is the base for these reversible mats

Duct Tape Place Mat Tutorial at Make it Easy Crafts Blog

"I recently received an awesome package of five rolls of duct tape from Scotch Duct Tape for the tutorial exchange held on Totally Tutorials and I couldn’t wait to start creating a few projects.  Check out their site for more fun projects using duct tape. If you use scissors to trim the edges instead of an X-Acto knife this is a great family project".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Lifesaver Thank You Gift

This gift takes only a few supplies and a few minutes
Lifesaver Tutorial at About Family Crafts Blog

"Finally, I found some time to sit down and work on some more projects for the clear tube craft challenge.  While walking through the candy aisle at my local grocery store, a box of gummy LifeSavers caught my eye. I figured these candies were the perfect size to fit in the plastic tube and that is how this fun lifesaver thank you gift idea was conceived".... Read more

Tutorial Exchange - How to Make a Tumbler Quilt

Beautiful quilt in a simple to make pattern

Tumbler Quilt Tutorial at My Life in Snippets Blog

"It's here!  My Sophie fabric from Clothworks.  I won this awesome fabric from the Clothworks blog.  In exchange for me receiving this fun vintage looking fabric, I got to write a tutorial AND do a give away of each of the fabrics I used in this quilt top!  Scroll to the end to skip the tutorial and enter my drawing.  So.... without further ado- here's my tutorial for a Sophie Tumbler Quilt".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Fabric Hexagons

She offers 5 different size templates

Hexagon Tutorial at Home of Homemade Treasures Blog

"I have recently made some items using some fabric hexagons and have had quite a bit of interest and great comments on them. I thought it would be nice to share a free tutorial on making fabric hexagons and how to connect them with you here as well. Here is my easy-to-follow tutorial for you".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Photo Assistant Onsie

A sweet design for your little assistant

Onsie Tutorial at Sisters, Sisters Blog

"I saw this photo assistant onsie on pinterest and thought that it would be easy to replicate using the reverse applique technique. I got this camera image off of google and then copy and pasted it into a word document. Then I determined the size I wanted it on my onsie and made the camera that size in word".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Crochet an Infinity Scarf

She used wool, but you can use other yarns as well

Crocheted Scarf Tutorial at The Crafty Mummy Blog

"This is one of those special scarves that looks tricky but is really very easy to create. It uses only two different crochet stitches and variegated yarn to get beautiful colours without changing yarns all the time. It is a crochet Infinity scarf, so-called because the loop has a twist in it like an infinity symbol. It can be worn as a long loop or wrapped twice to be a warm muffler. It is super snuggly so I’ll be wearing this one on the side of the soccer field this season".... Read more

Tutorial Exchange - How to Make a Monogram Pillow

Made using Sophie fabric from the Clothworks tutorial exchange

Monogram Pillow Tutorial at A Creative Princess Blog

"I received the most beautiful bundle of fabric last week from Clothworks and with all of the fat quarters that were in it, I was able to make 2 pillows. Don't you love those colors?! This collection is Sophie by Skipping Stones Studio.  I love the way all the fabrics coordinate so beautifully and wanted to make something that incorporated all of them together".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Trace a Pattern

Keep the original pattern intact

Tracing Pattern Tutorial at So Sew Easy Blog

"If you are British or European you will probably be very familiar with the Burda Style monthly sewing patterns magazine and the maze of patterns all printed on top of each other in all of the different sizes.  There are other magazines and some pattern books that do exactly the same.  Or perhaps you have a vintage pattern that you don’t want to cut, or one you might want to make in several different sizes.  So how do you best trace out your own pattern from the many on the same page, and still keep the page intact for future use".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Diagonal Design Scarf

Download the free PDF pattern

Scarf Tutorial at Fan of Stuff Blog

"Okay, for real guys. This has been a long time coming. I didn’t realize that I posted the first iteration of this pattern back in 2008! How long does it take to make a free pattern for a scarf? Apparently 5 years. This is a highly customizable scarf that can be done in any yarn/needle combination, length… color… whatever. It produces a scarf knit on the bias with ends that slant. Please contact me with any errors or suggestions"....Read More

Tutorial - How to Refashion Clothing Finds into a Mini Dress

Turn Pants and a T-Shirt into a mini dress

Refashion Tutorial at Serger Pepper Blog

"I first decided to sew a pair of Peek-a-boo Skinny Pants, having bought the discounted pattern, but the b&w checkered fabric I had on hands wasn't stretchy so I started moving around my new sewing room in progress, between piles and piles of thrifty clothes and scraps of fabrics and I came out waving some old-but-never-worn off-white t-shirts and a pair of too-much-loved and worn out black cotton trousers, with a big rip on the crotch, with an A-line blouse a little bit Sixties in my mind".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Pen and Pencil Cup

Start with a clear overhead projector sheet

Pen and Pencil Cup Tutorial at Creative of Rainy Blog

"Method- 1. Cut the ohp sheet 2. Colour the ohp sheet by using  glass colour 3. Paste the ohp sheet in bottle cap 4. Finally decorated with chart paper".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Easily Unpick Serger Threads

A well illustrated tutorial to ease a frustrating task

Unpick Serger Thread Tutorial at Nanny Notes 2 U Blog

"I was making a cushion cover as a part of a' Grant Your Wish' last week, when I decided I really wanted rounded corners instead of square.  I didn't want to just re-do the overlocking/serging around the corners (might do that if it was just for me) so started the unpicking .... and then I thought ah ha!  This is what I should blog about!  Have you ever tried to pull out overlocker/serger stitches and ended up with something looking like this".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Mesh Beach Tote

Large beach bag with a mesh front that lets you see it all

Mesh Bag Tutorial at Patchwork Posse Blog

"A couple of weeks ago– has it really been that long already?!  I was hanging out at the beach.  And do you know what I could have used? You guessed it– a Beach tote bag.  Well, something anyways that wouldn’t get all filled up with sand, could handle a little sprinkling of water, and was light and easy to carry. Not having one around I decided to whip one up for the next time I am heading to water {coming soon!! weeee}  The style of this beach tote bag pattern is over the shoulder with screen fabric on both sides of the bag in the middle.  The bottom of the bag is where I used my UFO Quilt block".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make an Apron from Hand Towels

Turn hand towels into an absorbent apron

Apron Tutorial at Sew in Love Blog

"Do you have mismatched towels hanging around in your home? It’s easy to sew an apron from hand towels using this simple, upcycling tutorial".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Japanese Drawstring Bag

Fill these with whatever you choose

Drawstring Bag Tutorial at Creating My Way to Success Blog

"A Komebukuro is a Japanese cotton drawstring bag that was used to carry offerings of rice to Japanese temples or shrines. The word literally means rice (Kome) - bag (bukuro).  I have some Japanese fabrics in my stash and thought this would be a great project to use some of them".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Hammered Wire Earrings

Customize these earrings to your own taste and liking

Earrings Tutorial at Emerging Creatively Tutorials Blog

"These earrings are so much fun to make and wear!  The only material you need is wire!  I used 18 gauge copper, but you could use any metal you like. This tutorial will get you started with some very basic hammering.  If you haven’t done it before, this is a great tutorial to start with.  I also have a great tip for making your loops all the same!

Here we go".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make an Outdoor Furniture Cover

Make with upholstery fabric that is easy to wash and dry

Furniture Cover Tutorial at Home of Homemade Treasures Blog

"Months ago, I was desperately looking for a solution for my outdoor furniture. We have this beautiful wooden table and seat set that caters for 8 people (four 2-seaters). We also love spending time outdoors and it is just a perfect start to a nice breezy spring day or a sunny summer morning for us to have some breakfast at the backyard. However, we were hardly able to use the set up until I made some cover for the seats a few months ago".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Stuffed Toy Storage Pillow

A cute idea to organize your children's stuffed animals

Toy StorageTutorial at Sewing the Littleheart Collection Blog

"Do your kids have tons of stuffed animals and you don't know what to do with them? Well, mine does, and she is not even three yet! She actually never really plays with them (yet?) and they are just laying around all over the place. I was searching the internet for some storage ideas, and came across this fun idea here - A big pillow that you can store all the stuffed animals in, but also use as a sitting pillow. How fun!  I also remembered a floor cushion tutorial that I pinned a while back, and never got around to making, and then I thought, hey, I might as well give this a try".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Upcycle Perfume Bottle Caps into Coat Hooks

Make with colorful or different shape caps

Coat Hook Tutorial at Ohoh Blog

"Tell me if I'm the only one to find perfume bottles and especially caps are too nice to be thrown away?   So I found a way to reuse them...well at least the caps....Making coat hooks!!!  It's so easy, you gonna need".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Quick Chicken Rice Dinner

A quick meal for a school night

Chicken Rice Recipe Tutorial at What's Mummy Up To Blog

"This recipe really is for those night you have absolutely no time.  It's nutritious, filling, tasty, prepped in about 2 minutes, and can be eaten by Mummy and Daddy too as it is, or it can be tweaked a little once the munchkin's are in bed for a bit more specialness.  It's chicken rice .... well at least that's what we call it, and it has nothing to do with the Malaysian Chicken-Rice dish ... and it doesn't have to be done with chicken.  In fact, it can be done with pretty much any protein.  I've put this recipe directly following the slow-cooker chicken recipe in my School Night Dinner Series, because it's a great use for the leftovers from that dish".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Foam Airplane

Kids of all ages will enjoy flying these

Foam Airplane Tutorial at Crafty Journal Blog

"These flyers are fun for kids of all ages, and what a great way to use your recyclables!  You can use the top of a foam egg carton, the foam take-out containers, or the foam that fruits and veggies come packed on.  Do not use any foam that has held meat – they cannot be cleaned well enough for re-use.  If they use white foam, your kids can draw on them with markers and create airplane markings. Or add camouflage by blotching on patches of green, black, brown or yellow paint".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Clutch

Quick, easy, and inexpensive DIY with a stunning result

Clutch Tutorial at Salute to Cute Blog

"This really is the most unbelievably easy project, and the result is stunning!  The three finger ring we used was bought off Ebay for $2.50 including postage, and the sunglasses case was bought from the dollar store for $3.50, so cheap! If you can't find the right coloured case, you could paint it before you attach the ring. Cover it in polka dots or a chevron pattern, or your name in beautiful calligraphy, the options are limitless.  This clutch is stunning too, inspired by Alexander Mcqueen's infamous clutches, it is the perfect accessory for a classy night out. It would also make an affordable and customizable gift".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Sketchbook Pouch

Carry your sketchpad and pencils along where ever you go

Sketchbook Pouch Tutorial at Handmade Harbour Blog

"I decided to make this sketchbook wallet pouch for all those times I want to take a sketchpad somewhere with me and don't want everything rattling around in my handbag.  I figured the sketchers among you might also find one of these useful, so I've put together a tutorial".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Sling Bag

Free pattern is at bottom of blog post

Bag Tutorial at Sew It Love It Blog

"Here's a reversible sling bag pattern. This bag makes the perfect travel companion. I made it for my trip to Thailand, thinking that I would need as much variety as I could, living for 8 months from a single suitcase. This is one of those times when you've got to get creative with your purses".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Frame with Cardboard

Make a paper photo frame as a father's day gift

Frame Tutorial at Ohoh Blog

"It's been awhile since I made something with cardboard, I almost forgot it was soo nice and fast! And like father's day is coming it was the perfect opportunity to do something. It tooks me about two hours to realize this project. I'm gonna put picture of my two kids in it as a father day's present!  So you gonna need:  Cardboard (2mm and 0.5mm thickness), 2 different papers (I used brown Skyvertex and beige tissue paper), white glue, paint brush, pencil, equerre, cutter, and scissors".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Sloth Scarf

Make a cute, fluffy sloth scarf

Sloth Scarf Tutorial at LDP Blog

"For ages now, I've wanted a fox scarf. No, not a fox stole; there's something painfully morbid about having a dead animal wrapped around your throat. A fox scarf. I remember seeing the Lazy Oaf fox scarf a few years back (though it doesn't seem to be available any more) and absolutely setting my heart on it, loving the way it managed to be cute while still being slightly macabre. I remember it being out of my budget (everything is out of my budget) and reminding myself to make one in the future".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Yoda Purse

Option to use craft or hot glue instead of stitching

Yoda Purse Tutorial at Crafty Staci Blog

"I don’t make many crafts for little girls, because I don’t have any mini models readily available. But when Undercover Tourist asked me to make something to celebrate Star Wars Weekends at Disney World, I knew two things:  it was going to involve Yoda and it was going to be for a girl.  I grew up with Star Wars.  Back before all that Jar-Jar nonsense, everyone wanted to be Princess Leia, marry Han Solo and have Luke Skywalker as a brother.  But my absolute favorite character was always Yoda.  There’s just something about that little green guy.  “Do or do not.  There is no try.” Words to live by".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Do a Ladder Stitch

Handstitch an invisible seam closure

Ladder Stitch Tutorial at Nanny Notes 2 U Blog

"After you have 'stuffed' your softies , pin cushions, cushions etc you need to 'close'  the gap in the seam by hand.   A good way to do this is with Ladder Stitch - think a ladder and lots of rungs! Take a needle and a knotted thread and slide the needle through the seam allowance at the beginning of the opening".... Read more