Tutorial - How to Make a Recycled Scrap Notebook

Recycle scrap paper, cardstock, and common office supplies

Tutorial at Scattered Scissors Blog

"A few weeks ago I had an idea and wanted to sketch a women's shirt design. When I do sketches like this I use a flat pattern spec template and place it behind some copy paper to draw my design to scale. Sadly, all I had that day was my sketchpad and it's paper was too thick to use this method.  Instead of doing a "woe is me", I just decided to make a notebook using scrap paper in the office. So I grabbed some scrap paper and got to work".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Crochet a Child's Hat

Pattern is for a toddler size, 18" head circumference

Tutorial at Mazkwok Blog

"Summer is just around the corner! Time to show off your colorful sun hat! This is my first attempt to design a baby sun hat - ribboned, ribbed lines with soft brim.  Materials I used:  6mm crochet hook, double knitting yarn (multi-colored), yarn needle, ribbon".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Crocheted Flower and Ladybug

Crocheted motif could be added to a hair clip

Tutorial at Oomanoot Blog

"Suddenly, spring has sprung all around us. Butterflies and ladybugs and an occasional mosquito(yes! already!) and beautiful flowers are everywhere. Last week we took a walk and I was taking photos of everything and I just felt so inspired to create… I got home and started crocheting pretty much immedietly. My daughter took one look at the result and said: “Hey! that’s the flower and ladybug we saw at the park!” And she was exactly right, as you can see".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make String Art with Children

Fun and imaginative project kids will love

Tutorial at The Country Chic Cottage Blog

"I have a fun kids craft for you today with my DIY string art.  Bring string art back in a fun and imaginative way that the kids will love.  They can pick any design they desire and you can have some quiet time as they wind string around the nails.  My children are older so they did almost the entire project themselves with just a little supervision.  Younger kids might require a bit more hands on to finish this project".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Scratch n' Sniff Bookmark

Make scented bookmarks with free Popsicle printables

Tutorial at Spark & Chemistry Blog

"Ahhh, scratch n' sniff stickers.  I remember as a kid, trying to be super good at school just to get one.  They would smell of artificial cherry, strawberry, and lemon with nothing but a simple scratch to activate the smell.  I don't know how they make those, but I do know that whenever I open up a box of cake batter, or powdered gelatin, I get the same smell.  So in having this nostalgic moment, I decided to create a scratch n' sniff DIY, simple enough for little hands.  Instead of stickers, I decided to make bookmarks.  I mean, who wouldn't want to open up their favorite novel and smell chocolate, or strawberry flavor? :)  So, if you want to go back in time with me and make scented bookmarks, follow along".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Fish Table Cloth Weight

Keep a tablecloth in place despite summertime breezes

Tutorial at Kalinka Handmade Blog

"Draw a pattern fish. The easier it is form, the more accurate you can make it and release. Cut two pieces of fabric fish. If the fabric is striped, you can play with stripes: one half to do with longitudinal stripes, the other - a cross. Put 2 pieces of fish facing each other, in a seam in the middle of the head - the ribbon, folded in half".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Circle Skirt

Draw a pattern to fit any size bodice

Tutorial at Straight Grain Blog

"There are two ways of making a circle skirt. You can cut it in one piece (A), with no seams in the sides. However, if you use a print with an upside and downside, this is not a good idea, as the print will always be upside down in some part of the skirt. So in the latter case, it is better to cut two half circles (B), which you join at the sides. Depending on which option you choose, steps 1 and 7 below will be slightly different".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Tissue Paper Flower

Step by step tutorial for a classic craft project

Tutorial at Pink Flamingo Handcrafting Blog

"I found a lovely book in a second hand shop the other day. It was a girls' annual from 1985 and had lots of great pictures and articles in it; it was also falling to pieces with a broken spine and had lots of scribbles on some of the pages - perfect for upcycling!  I started to cut it up to take images for card making and to add pieces to ephemera craft packs when I found a lovely page showing you how to make tissue paper flowers. So I thought I'd give it a go and turn it into a tutorial for here".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Crocheted High Heel Shoe

Would look nice on blankets or even in scrap booking

Tutorial at Niftynnifer Blog

"For a better understanding of my crochet patterns please see My special crochet abbreviations. I used:  Aunt Lydia's Crochet thread Fashion 3. and 3.5 MM hook. or Bernat super value Medium 4. and 4.5 MM hook".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Bias Tape Edging

For a perfect finish on your garments

Tutorial at So Sew Easy Blog

"Do you have garments you’ve either made or bought that have facings?  How do you like them?  Some of mine seem to work well, others are too big, floppy, irritating, show through to the right side, or just keep getting in the way somehow.    So how do you finish the edge of a neckline or armhole without facings or doing a full lining".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Print on Post-It Notes

Use included templates, or your own design

Tutorial at Spark & Chemistry Blog

"Hey crafters!  Here's a simple, free printable for you.  In keeping with our "Office Party Ideas" post, I wanted to show you how to print on Post-It notes, and give you some simple templates on which to print your designs.  For this office invite, you need the 4x6 Post-It notes.  We also have a template for the 3x3 notes available on which to print your own design.  You can create your own in any graphics program that allows you to edit PDF files (Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign).  To start, print out the "Post-It Template" from our PRINTABLES page".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Simple Baby Quilt

Make this simple quilt to be used every day

Tutorial at The Crafty Mummy Blog

"A couple of years back I made two quilts for two beautiful babies. Their Mums are two of my best friends so quilts were the perfect baby gift. I wanted simple but not too simple and I had found two great sets of fabric to use for them. One was super pretty in pinks and greens and mauves with babushka dolls, and the other was classic boy denim blue with red and yellow in a design of boats and water.  Those babies are both awesome big kids now".... Read more

Tutorial Exchange - How to Make a Ceramic Bead Bracelet

Jewelry findings courtesy of O & N Supplies

Tutorial at Creative Khadija Blog

"My today’s post is about making a bracelet with ceramic beads, I got an opportunity of getting free supplies at Totally Tutorials. So I got a pretty package from O & N Supplies.  The small ceramic beads are having marble effect & shine. they were looking so cute..So I made this bracelet. Its simple, easy & a quick DIY.. So Let’s see how I made this" Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Collapsible Travel Tray

Clip corners together with binder clips for an handy tray

Tutorial at eSheep Designs Blog

"You know how in the classier hotels, the water glasses are capped with these paper "hats" that are about an inch deep? Without exception, I always end up putting my ring, watch, and necklace into one of those when I turn in for the night. A year and a half ago, I purchased a small brass plate from Tunisia to serve that function, but I worry about leaving it behind somewhere and thus losing a cherished souvenir.  Which means, of course, that I have to step up and create my own collapsible tray! You know what I mean — one of those "flat pack" things where, when you pinch the corners together, it forms a tray that you can use to hold small items. Depending on the size of the square that you start out with, you can make these as tiny or as large as you need".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make an Herbal Vinegar Hair Rinse

Rinse leaves your hair feeling soft and clean

Tutorial at Herban Lifestyle Blog

"One of my most popular offerings is my natural shampoo bars. My customers love them because they are gentle, effective and don’t strip the oils from their hair, so no conditioner is required. But, depending on the hardness of their water, some of my customers find it helpful to do a vinegar rinse once per month to keep their hair its shiniest. No matter what type of shampoo you use, vinegar rinses are helpful in restoring your hair’s pH balance. They are also great for oily hair, itchy scalp, dandruff, dull hair, and other scalp conditions. You can easily make your own vinegar rinse, and the addition of dried herbs allows you to customize it to the needs of your particular hair".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a No Sew Pouch

You can use old t shirts,jeans or scrap fabric

Tutorial at A Kaleidoscopic Dream Blog

"Are you 'sew-challenged'?  Do you look at people who could sew with longing eyes and wish you could pick their talent?  Have you ever felt frustrated at having to miss a great project just because you don't know to sew ?  Welcome to the club! You are at the right place.  I really wish I could sew and even have plans of picking it up real soon.But I just cannot wait till I master it.  There is always solution to problems and there is always 'glue' for people who are 'sew challenged'  So what are you waiting for! Grab your fabric and glue.Lets get to the making of these cute pouches which can be done in less than 10 minutes excluding the time for the glue to dry".... Read more

Tutorial - How to RePurpose a Glass Cupboard Door for Picture Display

Command Strips that are like Velcro work for hanging

Tutorial at I am Only 1 Woman Blog

"I love to refinish furniture and recently I redid a china Cabinet to store a little fabric in: The only problem was I had 2 doors that I no longer needed and didn't know what to do with them for sure, until I had the idea to turn them into a picture display.  So I went about painting them with my favorite paint sprayer.  I kept the original handles on the cupboards because I love the way they look, but I did spray pain them silver instead of the yucky old brass color".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Organize Buttons with Mason Jars

Idea for organizing any craft supplies

Tutorial at The Country Chic Cottage Blog

"I am continuing with cleaning and organizing week today and showing y’all my way of organizing buttons with mason jars.  You could use this method to organize any small craft supplies or household items.  Grab some of the new blue Ball heritage collection jars to get started".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Fold a Decorative Paper Napkin

Video directions included with several different folds

Tutorial at Pretty n Easy Blog

"Take a regular napkin and open it up. Now fold it in half. Take a regular napkin and open it up. Now fold it like an accordion about an inch on both sides.Fold it all the way.  This is how it will look like once you fold the napkin all the way".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Insert a Zipper

Translation button available at top of post

Tutorial at Valyle By Me Blog

"Today I will show you how to do a pocket with zipper in the window ;) The mark on the left side of the fabric place where the hole pocket will be. The same dash mark on the rectangle. Attach to the left side of the fabric rectangle right side so That the marked lines overlapped. stitched".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Gold Dipped Journal

You can also gold edge your pages if desired

Tutorial at Wooden Flamingo Blog

"Who wants just a plain old black sketchbook? So I have glammed it up slightly, firstly its a concertina sketchbook, so the pages are all in one section like an accordion. (I’ve linked it to Amazon if your interested in getting one). But its pretty unusual already and to edge it up a bit I figured I would add some gold. Ok so this is pretty easy and should take like 30 mins top. Here is my ‘gold dipped’ sketchbook".... Read more

Tutorial Exchange Opportunity

Craftyful.com, a craft supplies discount store is offering 10 Totally Tutorials readers a gift certificate for $30 worth of craft supplies.  

Craftyful offers beads, fabric, zippers, ribbon, charms, and buttons.  Ten Totally Tutorial readers will get FREE supplies in exchange for a tutorial using the supplies they receive. The ideal candidates will have a blog or website, and the ability to take nice photos.  Read more about how Tutorial Exchanges work on this page.

To apply for the exchange, go to the Craftyful Blog for more information on how to contact them with your crafty ideas.  The resulting tutorials will  be posted here on Totally Tutorials.  This tutorial opportunity is open worldwide.

Applications will be accepted through Friday, May 2, 2014.  

~ Happy Crafting

Tutorial - How to Make a Digital Pie in Photoshop

Tutorials uses basic tools and commands

Tutorial at Stunningmesh Blog

"Today we are going to work on Delicious Pie Design in Photoshop, in this Photoshop Tutorial we are going to use some of the basic tools and commands. We will be covering Pen tool, Ellipse Tool, Rectangular Marquee Tool, Bucket Tool etc. We will also be studying the use of Inner Glow, Outer Glow, Pattern Overlay etc. So lets start working over Simple but important Photoshop Tutorial".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Phone Caddy with a Recycled Box

Eco- friendly multipurpose stand

Tutorial at My DIY Corner Blog

"This is a multipurpose upcycled DIY craft project. A very cheap and an Eco- friendly way to make stuff for the home and your office space. If you have a lot of junk stuff lying around, this would be a best way to get rid of it! On the backside of this mobile phone stand I make another holder, it can be used as a pen, pencil, marker holder".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make an Easter Egg Wreath

This wreath used two 42 egg packages

Tutorial at I am Only 1 Woman Blog

"This fun Easter Egg wreath was so much fun to make with my daughter.  She LOVED hot gluing all the eggs.   I even let go of my OCDness for a minute and didn't care so much where each egg went.  I have had all of the supplies for this wreath for a couple of weeks but finally had time to sit down and help my daughter make it".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Flared Skirt

Custom size a fun flared skirt

Tutorial at The Chilly Dog Blog

"I am always excited when somebody requests a custom project. It makes me extra happy when it's my own child. Her request, a superhero skirt with her favorite Marvel characters. Apparently she had seen the fabric on one of our recent trips to Jo-Ann.  The skirt hangs 17 1/2 inches from the waist and the pattern can be modified to fit just about anyone. I used 100% cotton quilting fabric. There are so many color and pattern choices available, you are sure to find the perfect print whether it's princesses, ponies or superheros".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Put an Easter Message in an Egg

Gift the decorated egg in a pretty box

Tutorial at One O Blog

"First thing we’ll need to do is empty the eggshell and put the message inside it. To clean it make two holes at the ends of the egg: one should be bigger, one very small. Making the holes isn’t so easy, I had to try several times as the pin kept going in different directions (you know, the egg is rounded!)  You might want to help yourself with blutac to keep the pin in place".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Soft Book Easter Basket

Handmade book for interactive play

Tutorial at Joy's Jots and Whatnots Blog

"I used scrap pieces of fabric with a layer of dense, thin batting in between layers.  Just happened to have the brown loose weave fabric for the basket. Perfect.  The rick rack is a very old package from my Momma's stash. You can tell how old it is by the price".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Play Dough

Recipe makes long lasting and soft dough

Tutorial at Sisters What Blog

"Do you have a love/hate relationship with play dough? do you love that your kids love it but hate that it is so messy? Well this play dough recipe is for you.  After multiple of attempts of making homemade play dough, I have finally found a favorite recipe. The usual standard homemade recipe was fine, but this current one is great".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Decorate Candies with Bunny Faces

Too cute and whip up in no time

Tutorial at Happier than a Pig in Mud Blog

"These little Ferrero Rocher Easter Bunnies are popping their heads up out of their holes just in time for Easter! They make cute place settings, are nice little party favors and would even be fun glued onto napkin rings. I also love that this is a candy adults enjoy as well as kids. They're super simple so why not make like bunnies and whip up a bunch of these to share with everyone".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Pyramid Egg Warmer

Choose fabric scraps from your stash for this quick project

Tutorial at Easy Patchwork Blog

"Are you looking for that perfect little quick gift for someone especially for a birthday or Christmas? How about this adorable pyramid egg warmer that will cheer anyone up. It even makes a quick addition to your Easter table. Here is a tutorial that will show you how to make the cutest egg wrap from triangles in less than one hour".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Layered Ruffle Skirt

Good way to use up trim from your stash

Tutorial at I am Only 1 Woman Blog

"I love all things ruffle.  Seriously....LOVE.  Especially when those ruffles are on little girls.  There is nothing better in the world.  Last weekend I caught up on all my etsy orders (which is a first in such a long time it was a weird feeling)  and had promised my 2 older girls that I would make them a skirt.  I didn't know exactly what I would make them, but my drawer of remnant ruffle fabric pieces was over flowing and driving me NUTS".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Paint Wooden Eggs

Detailed folk motifs on wooden eggs for Easter

Tutorial at Untrendy Life Blog

"It is no secret that I love Hungarian folk art. I have always admired painted Easter eggs with our folk motifs. Aren't these gorgeous? Clearly mine do not come even near the ones above. I lack the skills and patience.  However, I really wanted to try to make some and did not feel confident that I could paint straight on the wooden eggs I picked up at Hobby Lobby. I was not even sure I could manage to draw the designs onto the curved eggs. I knew I could draw better on flat surface, so I had to try a couple different things to make it work".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Jumbo Paper Mache Eggs

Decorate with large colored eggs you make yourself

Tutorial at Joyful Daisy Blog

"This is a wonderful project for three awesome reasons… 1. It is great to do with kids. 2. You don’t need a whole lot of supplies and what you do need doesn’t cost much. 3. The finished project is so fun to decorate with! So gather your kiddos, gather your supplies and get ready to make some awesome jumbo paper mache eggs".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Zippered Cosmetic Bag

Boxed corners make it surprisingly roomy

Tutorial at Hannah in the House Blog

"A seamstress I am not. However when given such a stunning bundle of Heal’s Fabrics and a challenge to create anything I want, I quickly dusted off the sewing machine and got cracking ... My aim is to show that crafting can be easy and you don’t have to be too precise. When I’m given too many craft rules I get bored and down tool, the making of this cosmetic bag is really easy and the end result is really impressive".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Bunny Ears for a Barbie Doll

Simple, last minute craft

Tutorial at Happier that a Pig in Mud Blog

"Sometimes the easiest things bring the biggest smiles... These Last Minute Super Simple Bunny Ears for Barbie would be so cute tucked inside a plastic egg, or they're a great project to have the girls make for themselves. It's a fast craft that only requires the plastic ring from a water bottle for the headband and pipe cleaners for the ears. Of course you could make them fancier and maybe glue a little pink to the center of each ear (you know I'm thinking glitter) but I wanted to keep it as quick and easy as possible, especially if you have several Barbies to help get ready for Easter".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Polka Dot Easter Bucket

Use see-through buckets for Easter treats

Tutorial at About Family Crafts Blog

"While shopping for Easter treats, I was trying to find something fun to fill with Easter goodies for my grandkids but I wasn’t having much luck. I wanted something cute but also something small because they are all still pretty young and I didn’t want to give them too much candy. I figured that day will come soon enough!  I didn’t have much luck. I should know better by now… I usually get a picture of what I want in my mind so then it is nearly impossible to find something. That is the main reason I make so much stuff. Once I got home from shopping, I went into my craft room and started going through my cupboards. I knew I would have plenty of luck. I am a container hoarder. I have a huge plastic tote that is just full of baggies, boxes, and other containers I have saved to use again. I also have a huge cupboard of empty containers I have bought (even if I had no clue what to do with them). This cupboard is where I found these clear paint containers".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Bib Necklace with LED lights

Necklace from jeans material, scrap lace, and recycled ribbon

Tutorial at Green Issues by Agy Blog

"I've always wanted to make a bib necklace but didn't get around to doing it as I wasn't really sure what materials to use. Then a friend passed me an old jean skirt that no longer fitted her toddler.  I used the jeans as the necklace base and strengthened it with felt. I added black lace scraps from the upcycled LBD project, a few Swarovski crystals (a few because they were so expensive!) and a couple of craft gems.  The project was finished off with a black ribbon.  To give the project a sparkle, I sewed on the LilyPad board, light sensor and LED lights. This project glows when it is dim or dark, and flickers when it is bright".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Cactus Pincushion

The pebbles at the base are made of felt

Tutorial at The Art Bug Blog

"Materials: Felt - For Cactus, Flower, Base (green for cactus and any color you like for the flower), Floral Scrap Cloth and Ric-rac or lace, Paper Coffee Cup, Cardboard Paper, Pebbles, Scissors, Glue, Synthetic Cotton Filling, Sewing Needle & Thread.  Cut the coffee cup to make a mini pot, I left just about an inch, fill in with some pebbles to give some weight. Add glue and cover with a cardboard paper.  Cover the base with floral cloth and ric-rac. Use felt to cover the top.  Cut 8 shapes like below from green felt".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Bunny Headband

Cute headband with felt ears

Tutorial at Curly Made Blog

"As you probably already guessed today's DIY is Easter related, that's right there is only 26 days left to eat all the chocolate eggs possible and make your favorite Easter crafts.  To anyone who still has no idea what to make here is a quick bunny headband".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Dr. Seuss Teacher's Gift

15 minute craft that will make a great gift for that special teacher

Tutorial at The Country Chic Cottage Blog

"I am continuing on Dr. Seuss week with a great Dr. Seuss gift in a jar for teachers.  All this week I am sharing 15 minute crafts for Craft Lightning.  Each morning myself and 30 Minute Crafts will share a quick and easy craft then each afternoon we will round up Dr. Seuss crafts from our series partners.  If you want a chance to be featured, be sure to link up your Dr. Seuss crafts to our Craft Lightning linky party.  Plus if you have missed any of the fun, check out the round ups from day 1, day 2, day 3, and day 4.  Or you can find them all and more on our Dr. Seuss Pinterest board.  I just had to add a jar to the mix this week.  I came up with this fun Dr. Seuss gift in a jar that you will love".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Fashion Hat Candy Holders

Fill cute hats with candy treats

Tutorial at Grass Potato Blog

"With this warm weather and the blooming flowers, say bye to scarfs, boots, and winter hats and welcome Spring fashion with these Candy-Filled Chic Fashion Hats.  Just use your surplus of Easter eggs and a little bit of imagination to make these chic hats.  These fashion goody hats are perfect for your Easter or garden tea party or perhaps your little princess birthday party.  Any occasion you choose to make them, they will surely be tons of fun to make"....Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Crocheted Flower

Crochet tutorial for a unique flower motif

Tutorial at Niftynnifer Blog

"Using White(Patons Canadiana 4 Medium)  Round 1:  Loosely Ch 3, 11 dc in 3rd ch from hook.(11dc)  Rounds 2 and 3:  Ss to join.(mnr) 11 dc in same ch as previous 11 dc. (11dc)  Round 4:  Ss to join Pink(Patons Canadiana 4 Medium). Tie off white. Ch 1. Turn. Ss in same st. * ss in next st, ch 1, ss in same st.* Repeat from * to * 10 more times.  Round 5:   Ss  to join, * Ch 4, ss in next ch 1 of previous round.*Repeat from * to * around".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Cloud Watercolor Artwork

Free cut file for creating an April Showers art work

Tutorial at Mabey She Made It Blog

"A lot of you have probably seen this decor available at Target –I know it’s been popular.  I love how fresh it is and the ombre look. As soon as I saw it, I knew I wanted to create something inspired by it. At first, I was going to do hearts and a red background for Valentine’s Day–didn’t happen. Then I thought I’d do shamrocks, but who am I kidding–I don’t decorate for St. Patrick’s Day. Then one day I was driving, and I noticed how the blue sky did this same thing–darker at the horizon and lighter the further up I looked. There were a few fluffy clouds in the sky, and I knew I’d found the perfect mix of inspiration–April Showers".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Paper Plate Flower

Flower made with paper plates and milk jug

Tutorial at Saranyajo Blog

"First draw a round (size of a tumbler) at the center of the paper plate and cut the sides like a flower with thin sharp-edged petals. Do the same for all three plates. For a thick paper plate, we can open each petals into two layers. the upper layer is a normal paper which bends to give a "bud" shape".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make an Easter Egg Puzzle

Free printable Easter egg puzzle can be glued to wooden blocks

Tutorial at Untrendy Life Blog

"We love puzzles and I really wanted to design a simple but fun DIY block puzzle. Since Easter is around the corner, and I love colorful Easter eggs - well, things just fell into place.This simple puzzle is perfect for toddlers and preschoolers and  for teaching colors".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Flower Crown

Celebrate Spring with a silk flower crown

Tutorial at The Pickled Herring Blog

"Remember when I made a bazillion flower crowns last year for the Midsommar Fair? Well, we're not able to travel over to Kingsburg this Spring for the fair [maybe next year!], so instead I'm sharing this tutorial so you can make your very own flower crown".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Stuffed Peppers with Goulash Sauce

Easy recipe for stuffed peppers with a twist

Tutorial at Whoever Has the Most Fabric Blog

"Last week I bought a bag of red peppers thinking I might do roasted vegetables or make peperonata. Then I found a package of minced beef in the freezer and decided to make stuffed peppers.  These were one of my favourite meals childhood meals. My mother always made them with green peppers, stuffed them with rice and minced beef and topped them with a tomato sauce. However, Hubby does not care for green peppers, so it had been awhile since I made them. He enjoys red peppers so I decided to turn the recipe on its head and stuff them with rice and use the mince to make a goulash sauce".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Girl's Ruffled Cardigan

Tutorial includes a free multi-sized pattern

Tutorial at Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom Blog

"I still had a good amount of the pink interlock fabric I used on the Romantic Cardigan I made last year, and it never hurts to have to many pink cardis....  BTW, I love this interlock fabric, its nice and thick and has a good amount of stretch.  You can get it online at Hancock Fabrics, though I typically get it form my local store.  I did notice they have it in a royal blue, I may have to grab some since that color is so popular right now".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Mixed Media Layout

Versatile and beautiful look for a scrapbook or journal background

Tutorial at Things That Shine Blog

"This background took all of five minutes to make... so so super easy and I just love the effect of the layered book pages and gesso and the crayon-y goodness. This is a technique I've used on lots of pages because it is so easy, impossible to mess up and looks different every time. All you need is a piece of cardstock, gesso, book pages, and something to add some colour -- I used Caran d'Ache artist crayons, but gelatos, watercolour paints, watercolour pencils, PanPastels, or mists all work really well too".... Read more