Tutorial - How to Add Pizzazz to a T-Shirt

Clever way to cover stains or jazz up a plain Tee

Tutorial at Cucicucicoo Blog

"when it’s not too cool/cold out, the kids at our town’s nursery and elementary schools can wear a white t-shirt instead of a school smock. this makes me very happy, because i really don’t like the smocks very much and then we only have two of them, so if i can’t wash them right away, they get a bit gunky. but really, i’m not a huge fan of white t-shirts, either. they’re just too boring. last year i spruced up one white t-shirt so as to cover some stains and quit being so boring.. but we still had these three t-shirts in dire need of a bit of pizzazz".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Photo Coaster

Any occasion can be commemorated in these coasters

Coaster Tutorial at Peanut Life Adventures Blog

"Graduation parties and Father's day are just around the corner.  Are you looking for a quick and easy home made gift?  Well look no further!  What's better than custom made photo coasters?  They are super easy and a nice way to personalize a gift (or show off your photography skills). I have made these for both my mom (you can see the ones for my mom below) and my dad (I gave my dad one with my engagement picture on it for Father's day last year).  They make such a great versatile gift".... Read more

Tutorial Exchange Opportunity - Quilt Block Book

Do you love quilting, or have you always wanted to learn how?  Here is an opportunity for a  Totally Tutorial reader to receive The Quilt Block Book by Nancy Wick.  Packed with photographs and diagrams for 75 quilt blocks, The Quilt Block Book offers something for both the beginner and experienced quilter.  This exchange is made available through The Quayside Publishing Group, and Totally Tutorials.

If you would like to make and share a tutorial using this book as inspiration, apply for this opportunity by leaving a comment below with the URL to your blog or website, and a way to contact you.  The ideal candidate will be someone comfortable working with fabric, have a blog or website, and the ability to take nice photos.  Read more about how Tutorial Exchanges work on this page.

  

One Totally Tutorial reader will be chosen to receive a copy of The Quilt Block Book.  Their resulting tutorial will  be posted here on Totally Tutorials.  Applications will be accepted through Thursday, December 5th.  I will contact the winners of the exchange by Saturday, December 7th.  They will then have until January 4th to complete their tutorials.  This tutorial opportunity is open only in the USA.

~ Happy Crafting

Tutorial - How to Recycle Bottle Caps into an Octopus

Fun with recycled bottle caps

Bottle Cap Tutorial at All in Beads Blog

"I have helped my daughter's kindergarten group to take part in bottle caps collecting and reusing into a sort of work of art competition. The kids are 5 years old, and we have a very eager and nice kids' teacher Nijolė Karalienė. :) I have made a spider and she and the kids have decorated the board with caps.  A mini tutorial how I made this quick spider- octopus to decorate the bottle cap mosaic board".... Read more

Tutorial Exchange - How to Make Gilded Earrings from Buttons

Buttons from K & C Supplies as a part of their tutorial exchange

Earring Tutorial at Jewels of Sayuri Blog

"Did you see Oh so simple yet stunning Gilded woods necklace tutorial I posted early this week? If not check it out here and lets continue to create equally gorgeous matching gilded woods earrings in just 2 steps".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Burlap Turkey

Happy Thanksgiving!

Tutorial at Life on Lakeshore Drive Blog

"Since I am still working on Thanksgiving decor for my deck, I decided to take a school art project one step farther, and make a burlap turkey.  If you missed that post you can see it here.  It's the beginning steps for this project. I used lots of Aleene's Fabric Stiffener on this project. The first thing I did was to lay large squares of fabric on wax paper and brush the fabric stiffener on all the pieces".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Painted Leaves

Turn into a pretty fall garland for the wall

  Leaves Tutorial at Grow Creative Blog

"Almost all of the leaves have fallen off our trees here.  It's sad, but at the same time, kinda fun!  Besides raking and jumping in all the leaves, I came up with a simple craft project that my son and I could do together".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Pumpkin Bread

Recipe calls for pumpkin, not pumpkin pie mix

  Bread Tutorial at Craft Cravings Blog

"I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. I love fall! Even though Christmas has been assaulting my senses since before Halloween, I’m not ready to give up the pumpkin to make way for peppermint and sugar cookies. On a cold day, having a warm piece of this bread pudding is like a warm, caloric hug! It’s definitely not “diet food”, but everything in moderation".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Zipper Necklace

She used a variety of colored zippers to make this necklace

Tutorial at Hobby Crafts Blog

"Supplies needed are colored zips, old leather bag piece, glue gun, needle thread, pearls, gold chain links, and eye pins.  Cut the zip in 4 inch length and sew straight line and grab the thread and pull tightly and tie the knot so a circle will form like this".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Light Up Princess Dress

LED lights are used because they do not heat up

DressTutorial at So Sew Easy Blog

"I’ve sewn so many challenging things (including sewing with liquid); I constantly push myself to go where I haven’t seen others go yet.  It didn’t take me long to settle upon sewing a dress with lights in it.  Pretty tricky to figure out how to execute it until I had the means and the vision:  battery operated LED lights and tunnels (channels) for the lights to run through to be dispersed throughout the dress.  The key is thebattery operated lights.  The strands are not very long, just about 8′.  So for my dress I used two sets which were $7 a pack".... Read more

NOTE:  this idea for kids who are old enough to not mess with the lights at all

Tutorial - How to Make a Quilted Pumpkin Table Topper

Cute topper, perfect for the season

Topper Tutorial at The Sassy Quilter Blog

"Here are a couple examples of the pumpkin table topper, one traditional and one a little more modern. Whatever floats your quilt boat!  You may have to be a little adventurous and try some FMQ to create the stems! (Don’t panic…there are other options).  These are pretty quick and easy and are constructed using your basic snowball block design".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Recycle a Sweater into a Hot Pad

A simple and inexpensive gift

Tutorial at Maiden Jane Blog

"You may have read about the sad demise of my Must Have Cardigan. I made a pillow out  of it and I am enjoying seeing it on my bed.  There was quite a big of fabric available on the sleeves, so I decided to make a hot pad or trivet for a couple of hostess gifts. So if you have a sweater that the man in the house accidentally felted or if you have a thrift shop find, go ahead and wash it! This sweater was only partially felted, but I knit it so it is special to me. Since I used the sleeve, I cut it along the seam and removed it from the sweater at the shoulder".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Turkey Magnet

Cute magnet celebrates Thanksgiving


Magnet Tutorial at The Constant Crafter Blog

"Instructions:  1. Body: Flatten a 5/8” brown ball into a 1 ¼” long oval.  2. Eyes: Flatten two 1/8” white balls into teardrops. Press onto body. Pupils: Roll two 3/32” black balls and press one onto each eye.  3. Beak: Roll a 3/16” yellow ball into a cone shape. Use a knife to cut beak in half only going half way down. Press onto body under eyes.  4. Wings: Flatten two 3/16” brown balls into teardrops. Use the toothpick to make three lines in the widest end. Press onto each side of the body".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Cat Neck Pillow

Designed for kids, but adults will love it too

Pillow Tutorial at Cucicucioo Blog

"i’d promised my daughter that i’d make her this thing, and then we both forgot about it. and i remembered when i saw topogina’s cat-themed linky party. i love cats. i’ve always loved them. when i was little i begged my mother for a cat “that can meow all by itself” (and i got it). and it seemed absurd that i’d never made anything having to do with cats. and i wanted to participate in the linky dinky. then i remembered the promise: a neck pillow, like the one from ikea, but cat shaped! and i got straight to work".... Read more

How to Make a Snowflake Tree Skirt

Like a real snowflake, this tree skirt is one of a kind

Tree Skirt Tutorial at Purple Hues and Me Blog

"I started a  new holiday tradition of making a Christmas tree skirt.  Last year I made a poinsettia tree skirt and it has proven to be quite popular.  This year I'm all about making snowflakes.  Snowflakes help to make winter an adorable time of year.  They are so unique, festive, and amazingly beautiful!  So why not make a tree skirt adding the uniqueness of a snowflake pattern".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Turkey Shirt

Turkey stencil provided to make this shirt


Shirt Tutorial at Sisters, Sisters Blog

"Once a week I take Captain Awesome to a playgroup/preschool with some friends. Next week there is a turkey trot for little kids, so this week we decided that we should make matching shirts for all of them. I know, totally cute; they will be doing their first team run together with matching shirts. I've been training Captain Awesome and he will get first place and win us a turkey - Just Joking. He will do awesome though, I just know; especially with his little turkey shirt on.  Anyway, using the awesome Freezer Paper Stencil and Painting technique, we made these shirts".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make an Extra Large Tote

Nothing fancy, no need for pockets

Tutorial at Threading My Way Blog

"When recently packing for a holiday, I realized I didn't have a bag large enough to put my pillow in, other than heavy, bulky suitcases. My pillow was only going to sit on the back seat of the car, but packing it in a light bag meant I could pop other things in with it and that would leave my hands free to carry other things when we reached our destination. So, I made my new bag large enough to fit a pillow".... Read more

Tutorial Exchange - How to Make a Button Bracelet

Tutorial from a Tutorial Exchange by K & C Supplies

Button Bracelet Tutorial at Emerging Creatively Tutorials

"Learn how to make buttons into wire wrapped links that you can then use to make jewelry.  If you learn via video better, I shot a video tutorial on how to make the button links:  Cut a piece of the 18 gauge wire to about 6 inches (you could use 20 gauge if that’s what you have).  Bend it loosely in half".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Easy Craft Sealant

Store in an airtight container so it doesn't dry out

Sealant Tutorial at A Little Touch of Crazy Blog

"Any craft project can always benefit from a few coats of sealant, for protection and a glossy finish. However, commercially available craft sealant, such as Modge Podge, can be rather expensive! The good news is that it is incredibly easy and cheap to make your own! I promise it won't cost you any more than $5 MAX".... Read more

Tutorial Exchange - How to Make a Gilded Wood Button Necklace

Unique necklace you can make yourself

NecklaceTutorial at Jewels of Sayuri Blog

"Paint rims of 6 buttons in bronze (or gold or copper) and cover the remaining button totally in paint. I got my buttons from K&C supplies. Let dry completely. Seal it with a clear varnish or any sealant".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Darn Using Your Sewing Machine

You can use your machine to darn even without a programmed stitch

Darning Tutorial at Lefthanded Notions Blog

"Darning is easy, using your sewing machine. Most sewing machines these days have a darning stitch and with the correct machine foot (in my case, the buttonhole foot is used) you can mend your items very quickly.  I have a Janome 4800.  It comes with a multitude of stitches and ofcourse one of them is the darning stitch.  A pair of my well loved and well worn flannel pajamas have frayed underneath the buttons.   After removing the button, you can then easily mend it and then re- attach your button".... Read more

Tutorial Exchange - How to Make an E-Tablet Clutch

Paper drop cloth can be used for inexpensive pattern pieces

Clutch Tutorial at LaCartera Blog

"The e-tablet clutch tutorial offers a creative and unique design that allows you to store, or carry your electronic tablets and readers.  K&C Supplies provided the zipper, toggle button and the adorable snowflake zipper pull.  My fabric choices  for this tutorial are vintage wool as my primary fabric, and leather that I upcycled from a leather trench coat found at a second hand store for $14.00.  Go ahead – select your favorite fabric color combination, checkout the K&C link above for supplies and  lets get started".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make an Apron

Apron can be made in a couple of hours

Apron Tutorial at Whoever Has the Most Fabric Blog

"These two aprons were inspired by Gudrun Sjoden, a Swedish designer, whose shop opened in Seven Dials  last year. Her sense of colour and playfulness in fabrics is wonderful, particularly in a climate where there is a predominance of grey. As usual, drawn to the colours and fabrics, I couldn't resist a metre of each of these coordinating fabrics.  I thought it would be fun to combine them in two aprons, using one for the base of each apron and the other for the pockets and trims. I could have made fancier, frillier aprons, but I really like the shape of a butcher's apron.  It is good and large for protection from spatters and spills, adjustable for many shapes and sizes and unisex".... Read more

Tutorial Exchange - How to Make a Christmas Countdown Banner

Fill the pockets with goodies

Banner Tutorial at Crafty Staci Blog

"This was an ambitious project for me, especially at this busy time of year.  I mean, making 24 of anything takes a while.  But it’s all thanks to the Totally Tutorials exchange program for hooking me up with K & C Supplies on Etsy.  I was allowed to choose zippers and buttons from her shop to work with, and it was so much fun!  I’m definitely going back to order buttons for some of my Etsy items. How do you make this fun banner".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Use a Twin Sewing Needle

Hem your handmade apparel like a professional tailor

Twin Needle Tutorial at Sew There I Was Blog

"I made a top and used a twin needle to hem the bottom  It makes a really professional stitch! I used a universal twin needle  Your sewing machine has to have two spool spindles or it won't work. I barely had enough thread!  Just a regular straight stitch is used  with the needle position in the middle".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Recycle a Sweater into a Pet Bed

Suitable for cats and small dogs

Pet Bed Tutorial at Sussex Mouse Blog

"Turn inside out and sew up neck opening.  Turn to right side.  Pin, then sew across below arms.  Stuff tube formed by arms and jumper top.  I washed an old pillow at 60 degrees to clean it.  I cut it open and used the stuffing for my cat bed.  Folding back the arms makes this job easier to do".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Fabric Ribbon

Use as a bow tie for a quilt, or to add detail to the top of a blouse

Ribbon Tutorial at Blonde Using Rotary Cutter Blog

"A Quick Tutorial on making a cute string to "gift" wrap a Quilt or Make and add it as a Blouse Bow.  First, must say we all Love cotton and not only for quilting, but Clothing!  So far, I've made 2 pair of Capri pants, a pair of long pants, a Blouse in batiste cotton and a swingy panel skirt.  Tonight I'm having a go at white Camisole's, but I promised I will show you a quick way to make a Cute Bow to wrap a Quilt, or add a cute Bow to any Blouse".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Puff Sleeve Toddler Dress

Free pattern available in 3 sizes for your growing toddler

Dress Tutorial at The Stitching Scientist Blog

"Coordinated with bright orange cotton, this print is perfect for a fall dress. Although the dress has short sleeves, it can be worn with a pretty white cardigan for cold days or as is on warmer days. I made this a little bigger in size for Mila so she could wear it in early spring as well. I love making clothes for her but it seems she wears it once and then it's too tight. I had a hard time getting her to model the dress for me on the day I made it. It was tantrum Sunday so I took pictures of the dress alone. I am hoping I can get her to take a picture for me on Thanksgiving so I can show you all how it fits her".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Combine Two Dresses

Refashion two older dresses into one new

Tutorial at Green Issues by Agy Blog

"Almost everyone I know has an LBD in their wardrobe. Mine had been refashioned once with colour ribbon to give it an edgy look (see here) but I soon realised the black fabric was fading into a blueish gray tinge. It definitely needed a fix to extend its life in my wardrobe. Its salvation came in the form of this lace dress that my friend had given to me as it was too short for her".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Metallic Acorn Wreath

Add beautiful natural elements to your autumn decor

Tutorial at Mabey She Made It Blog

"Hi, I’m Lisa Mabey and I blog at Mabey She Made It, a DIY crafting and sewing blog with lots of tutorials along the way. I’m so excited to be here with you –Jamie is fabulous, and I’m so glad she’s let me come share my metallic acorn frame project with you today. I’m especially glad I get to share an autumn-inspired project, because I love fall decorating".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Hanging Candle Lights

Add sparkling glass beads for color and shine

Lights Tutorial at Just Like That Blog

"I have upcycled a cookie tin lid and some tiny jam bottles for this project. Used some wire, glass beads and T-Lite candles. You'll need wire-cutter and pliers to shape and shape the wire.  I started with marking and punching holes in the cookie tin lid ( 2 for each jar on the outer perimeter of the tin lid with a big nail and hammer ........so sorry I forgot to take any pics) and then tying the wire around the jars and hanging on the lid. I created a hanger with wire wrapping on the center of the lid ........hope this pic in daylight can give you some clue of the process".... Read more

Tutorial Exchange - How to Make a Key Ring Pouch

Add a little charm to the zipper pull for some extra bling

Key Ring Tutorial at Monkey Makes Three Blog

"I have a quick little project to share with you today. These little keyring pouches are super cute and a great way to use up some fabric scraps. The finished size is approximately 3 1/4" L x 2" W x 1" D - the perfect size for a tube of lip balm and with Christmas just around the corner why not whip up a few as gifts.  All the hardware was provided by K & C Supplies. Make sure to check them out - they have an awesome range of zips, buttons, charms and more".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Dinosaur Magnets

Start with some cheap plastic dinosaur toys 

Magnet Tutorial at Sparkle Side Up Blog

"This was one of the first projects P and I tried after moving in together (after the quilt and all the paintings...).  It was one where I actually let him help me, because I'm a bit of a control freak and usually crafts we do "together" I end up doing it all myself.  This one involved sharp tools so I was happy to let him handle it".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Knit Christmas Tree Lights

A simple tutorial for knitted Christmas tree lights

Knit Lights Tutorial at Nantucket Knitter Blog

"I don’t know why, but I have been all about knitting flat lately. And, these are my favorite thing to knit recently. I finally sat down and wrote out a pattern; here it is, enjoy! This is the perfect time to start knitting something like this. They only take me about 20 minutes per light".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Bow Tie

A great way to stash bust

Bow Tie Tutorial at Miss P Blog

"I hate to be the first to mention it. You know what I'm referring to. "That" time of year that is fast approaching. I can't quite bring myself to say "that" word yet. It's far too soon. So lets just talk about gifts. Nuff said? Nuff said! If like me you like to give the occasional handmade gift, you'll probably find  it relatively easy to come up with something for a female friend/relative. But blokes?? Well, that's a little trickier I find. They're trickier to buy for and definitely trickier to "make" for, as a rule.  Ah but hang on a minute! Bow ties look set to stick around for a while, so if your man is game enough to wear one, how about whipping up a cute little number to pop in his C*****mas stocking? They're super quick to make and you can easily squeeze one of these out of a fat quarter".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Re-cover an Office Chair

Fabric treated with soil and stain Repellant works well for this project

Recover Tutorial at Homestead Sewing Blog

"The office chair that I use in my sewing room gets a lot of wear and while visiting a dear friend recently I noticed how lovely hers was. As I commented on it she explained that her father had made the cover when he worked at a local furniture factory. Now, this lady is 81 years old and the factory has been closed down for years and it still looks very lovely.  Recently I purchased a very nice piece of vintage Bloomcraft Screen Print fabric".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Personalized Stocking Holder

Get ready for the Christmas season by making a photo stocking holder

Stocking Holder Tutorial at Pinkapotamus Blog

"Will got his Christmas tree early this year! Is it too early to start thinking about Christmas?   Cause I had this cute little car and saw it as a stocking holder and just HAD to make it.  I started by painting my car and wood block".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Machine Bind a Quilt

Bind your quilt without a single clip or pin

Binding Tutorial at Wasn't Quilt in a Day Blog

"Over the past few months, I’ve had people ask me how I do my binding by machine.  So, the time has come.  It’s time for my first tutorial.  While there are plenty of great tutorials out there for machine binding, I do mine slightly differently.  I’m assuming that you have some knowledge of binding already, but if there are any steps where you are confused feel free to email me or leave a comment!  Apologies for the photos in this tutorial.  I was more concerned with finishing the quilt, but I think they get the point across.  Let me know if you have any follow up questions – or if you use the tutorial successfully".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Chalkboard Glass

Keep track of whose glass is whose

Chalkboard Glass Tutorial at Dolly Creates Blog

"This is such an easy project -I can't wait to make some more glasses and maybe a pitcher.  Tape around whatever shape you want to make. Then tape newspaper on the rest of the glass so that it is completely covered. We don't want paint in the wrong places! It's going to look somewhat like something you would wear in a chemistry lab. Why not, right? The next step is to give the open area a nice coat of paint. Spray evenly, about 3-5 inches away from the glass. (do it outside, of course".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Star Ornament

Use wooden popsicle sticks

Star Tutorial at Cards and School Projects Blog

"Dear friends  sharing a super simple and quick handmade star decoration you can whip up for the festive season with something you may just be having lying around the house: 5 wooden ice cream sticks. These handmade stars will look great on your tree or mantle piece and for crafters who sell handmade crafts I bet these wooden stars can be dressed up in your unique style [say quilling,beads,clay craft etc]to be a hit at your craft stall".... Read more

Tutorial Exchange Opportunity

Learn how to make 100 beautiful flowers, from lifelike to fanciful, with How to Make 100 Paper Flowers !  The author, Maria Noble from  St. Judes Creations would like to invite two Totally Tutorial readers to create flowers from the book and post a tutorial of any flower they created inspired from any of the 100 patterns offered. The winners will get one of her signed books for free. 

Included in the book are paper flowers so lifelike you'll do a double-take, quick crafted flowers easy enough for kids to master, origami models, and quilled flowers too. Patterns are included with step-by-step instructions,  accompanied by color photos and diagrams.

  

To apply for the exchange, leave a comment below with the URL to your blog or website with a way to contact you. The ideal candidate will be someone comfortable working with paper, have a blog or website, and the ability to take nice photos.  Read more about how Tutorial Exchanges work on this page.

Two Totally Tutorial readers will be chosen to receive a signed copy of How to Make 100 Paper Flowers.  Their resulting tutorials will  be posted here on Totally Tutorials.  This tutorial opportunity is open only in the USA.

Applications will be accepted through Sunday, November 17th.  I will contact the winners of the exchange by Tuesday, November 19th.  They will then have until December 16th to complete their tutorials.

~ Happy Crafting

Tutorial - How to Make a Guest Towel with Crochet Trim

Blanket stitch along the bottom forms the foundation for the crochet trim

Guest Towel Tutorial at A Spoonful of Sugar Blog

"If you are like us, you are probably starting to think about gifts you can make for Christmas. Giving something handmade is really in keeping with the true spirit of Christmas.  A Guest Towel that is trimmed with some pretty fabric and a crocheted edging is the perfect gift for Grandma, a teacher, or a special friend. You can team it with some hand cream or body products. Or you can simply make a pretty guest towel to add some Christmas cheer to your powder room, when you are entertaining over the holidays".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Turkey with a Canning Jar Lid

Turn jar lids and bottle caps into turkey decorations

Turkey Tutorial at About Familly Crafts Blog

"When I went into my craft room to try to come up with some new turkey crafts, I noticed I still have a stack of canning jar lids (left over from this canning jar lid craft challenge).  I figured that would be a good item to use to make a turkey craft along with a cap from a water bottle and some ribbon.  I made my canning jar lid turkey into a magnet, but you can use it to decorate in other ways. Attach it to a candle to use as part of a centerpiece or you can dress up old napkin rings or create new ones using them".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Upcycle Shorts into a Backpack

Simple tutorial on how to make a soft backpack from old shorts

Backpack Tutorial at Creating My Way to Success Blog

"I had a few pairs of soft shorts that didn't fit very well. I've had them a few years and really like the bright colours so wanted to make something fun with them. Here's how to made a funky soft backpack: First cut the seams and trims off the shorts to get panels of fabric in various sizes, plus the drawstrings".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Propagate Hydrangeas

I hope to catch one of mine before the season is over to try this

Hydrangea Tutorial at The Comfy Crafter Blog

"Today I wanted to show you a trick for easily propagating hydrangeas. This is the time of year hydrangeas are getting trimmed back, so perfect timing to get cuttings to propagate! First step is to get a cutting of a hydrangea. In our current place we don't have a hydrangea but our neighbor does and she lays the cuttings out in a branch pile so I scoop those up anytime I see them.  Now, the cuttings I used had been laying out for a couple days, so they look a little sad and wilty. The great thing about hydrangeas is they will bounce right back, they are very vocal about if they want water and once you give it to them, they perk right back".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Harvest Black Walnuts

My neighbor used to bake black walnut cake - delicious!

Black Walnut Tutorial at Homestead Cooking Blog

"The flavor of black walnuts lends a gourmet touch to cakes, cookies, breads, and other baked goods. The flavor is so distinct that once you’ve tasted them, you immediately known when the baker has added them to the recipe. In my previous post, Black Walnut Harvesting and Recipes Coming Up, I stated that I would share the how-to’s of harvesting. It was cold out Saturday, in the 40 degree range, and I didn’t want to get walnut stains on my coat, and I just had on a couple of thin shirts. Needless to say, all I thought about was pressing on and getting this job finished".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Baby Pacifier Clip

Project takes about 10 minutes to complete from start to finish

Clip Tutorial at Doyle Dispatch Blog

"I have a lot of extra fabric just sitting around my craft room. I mean… a lot. So, I thought I would start doing some smaller projects to help get rid of my stash. Enjoy this tutorial! Start by laying out your fabric and ironing it".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Comic Book Decoupaged Coffee Table

To read the story fluidly you will have to buy two comics

Table Refinish Tutorial at Sparkle Side Up Blog

"This project has been on my "To Make" list for a looong time.  It took us a while to pick the perfect comic for it, as I wanted it to have the right colour balance.  When we found the cutest Moomin comic (Moomin and the Comet ) in the Chester Beatty gift store, it was perfect.  We have a few Moomin bits and pieces around the house and have been to the Moomin cafe in Japan.  I finally got around to starting it last night and surprisingly it was finished by this afternoon".... Read more

Tutorial - Variations of Ants on a Log

Kids will enjoy making lots of variations of this retro snack

Ants on a Log Tutorial at Make the Best of Everything Blog

"So….I had a stressful night last night.  My husband is in China for work, and I was woken up by my toddler around 2 am…..he had gotten sick. everywhere!!!!!  So after dealing with that, and spending the morning making sure he was feeling better, doing laundry and sanitizing most of our house. I decided I was going to spend nap time making something pretty to eat!  I emptied my pantry and fridge and made several variations of ” Ants on a Log”.  I had fun time tasting the different combinations.  I happened to have some celery in my fridge that I purchased for a recipe that I never made.  And remember my  Tuna Salad Ants on a Log that I made last year?  Well today’s snack was inspired by those".... Read more