Tutorial - How to Square Up a Quilt Block

Quick tutorial on squaring up a quilt block

Tutorial at The Crafty Mummy Blog

"In a perfect world, all my patchwork quilt blocks would turn out perfect. Those perfect squares and strips would come together perfectly to make a 12.5″ block with seams of exactly a quarter-inch and I would not have any crooked edges.  Unfortunately my quilt blocks don’t seem to have been created in my perfect world. Sigh. Usually my blocks are actually slightly larger than the pattern says they should be and sometimes the seams are just slightly too large or too small, or even {gasp!} slightly crooked. Not enough to ruin the block completely but enough to make the edges a bit crooked and strange-looking".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a No Sew Mustache Pillow

Love crafting with duck tape?  Here's a cute project for you.

Tutorial at Joyful Daisy Blog

"What do you get when you are invited to a mustache birthday party?  Hummmmmm…. why not make a no sew mustache pillow out of duck tape?!  This is such a fun and easy project, you should make one even if you are not invited to a mustache party!!!  Don’t you want one!  Well then, let’s see, all you need is some newspaper, duck tape, and stuffing".... Read more

Tutorial - Five Ways to Decorate Jars for Candles

Video tutorial to make candle jars using simple decorations

Tutorial at Makoccino Blog

"Man loves company - even if it is only that of a small burning candle. Even better if you can make cute candles using empty jars that you can find in your home, right? I will show you five ways how you can transform an empty jar into pretty candle jars. They all look very cozy and are perfect for decorating your room!  As always they are easy to make and you only need a few things".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Fabric Covered Flip Flops

Refresh old flip flops with colorful fabric

Tutorial at One O Blog

"To make these DIY easy summer flip flops you’ll need:  old or new flip flops, textile that you absolutely love or old summery scarf, textile scissors.  Cut your textile into two long strips; mine were about 1,30m each, but if you have more cloth I think it’d be better. Bend in half one of the strips and make the bended end pass beneath one flip flop thong. Now make the other two free ends go through this one".... Read more

Tutorial - Child Friendly Pendant Necklace

Easy beaded character pendants, simple enough for kids to make

Tutorial at Maker*land Blog

"This was actually an easy and over-with-very-quickly project, which is always great when you are crafting with three year olds.  Sophie's involvement actually was just pushing the ribbon ends through the big hole in the head bead (no needle for her!), which took her a good five minutes for both pendants, but as she will tell you, it was the most important part of the whole project. Of course it was!  We made a clown and a bumblebee and following, I've included the materials and methods we used for each of our pendants.  But, depending on what you have in your own box of stuff, all sorts of beads and bobbles and bits could be stringed together differently to make all sorts of characters".... Read more

Tutorial - Watercolor Abstact Stripes Art

Find a photo that grabs your attention and use the colors from it

Tutorial at Grow Creative Blog

"Ok, I realize that I make a lot of stuff with stripes.  I recently concocted a new abstract watercolor design using them. They're just that cool!  Here's how you can make your own:  Materials: watercolor paper (any size),  watercolor paints,  paint palette,  watercolor brush- a small flat one works best,  water,  paper towels".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Glassy Doll Eyes

Use for all kinds of crafty projects

Tutorial at Cassie's Creative Crafts Blog

"I have researched all of the eye tutorials on the web and they are all wonderful and I have tailored it to what works best for me.  This is a WIP/tutorial. This is my VERY first tutorial, so I hope I do things right. I understand this may not work for everyone. If you have any ideas or advice, please let me know. I will try to include where I get certain products (incase you would like to know".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Recycled Tube Wall Art

Floral wall art made with toilet paper tubes
 
Tutorial at The Chilly Dog Blog

"Many thanks to the folks at Tombow for providing the adhesive I used for this project. Check out their Projects Page and the TombowUSA blog for more creative ideas! Also many thanks to my friends and neighbors for helping me collect the other primary project material, toilet paper tubes".... Read more

Tutorial - New Bag for a Folding Camping Chair

Is your camping chair bag falling apart?  Use it to make a new one out of a strong fabric.

Tutorial at Maiden Jane Blog

"Do you need a new bag for your folding camping chair? Is yours made out of nylon and falling apart at the seams? I'm embarrassed to show you my bags, but here is one.  We use our chairs for picnics, baseball games and the beach. It did not take long for the nylon bags to rip. If you look at the bag below, my husband (ingeniously) turned the bag upside down, so that the ripped side is the new opening and the drawstring side is the bottom".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Hem Jeans

Hem jeans so they don't look hemmed

Tutorial at Simple Living Blog

"I had 5 pairs of jeans to hem. Kev is such a shortie.. nearly all his jeans need hemming.  I'm such a lucky girl, lol, I did a google on hemming jeans.  I new the look I wanted but couldn't find anything. The only ones I found were if they were only a little bit to long but as you can see in the above photo, they are way way to long so a little tuck wasn't going to be an option with these jeans.  I'm still chuffed with myself every time he wears them".... Read more

Tutorial - Nine Ideas for Using Washi Tape

Tutorial using washi tape in simple projects

Tutorial at Makoccino Blog

"Today I'm going to show you 9 Ideas how you can use Washi Tape in your every day life! These ideas are really simple and easy to recreate. But the best thing is, that everything will look a lot cuter and happier afterwards! I hope you enjoy these ideas and find them helpful! You can get washi tape in any craft store or online btw".... Read more

Tutorial - Raspberry Greek Yogurt Ice Cream

A perfect dessert at hot summer days

Tutorial at The Seaman Mom Blog

"When it’s hot out there and all you do is sweat and sweat and sweat until you feel completely blah, don’t you feel like cooling down with an ice cream or two. Ok, it’s actually more than just a couple but who counts them when they’re so good, right?  I am a big ice cream fan especially at summer time, I would be able to live on ice cream basically but the problem is I hate the store bought ice cream as it leaves a funny taste when the first sweet, refreshing taste is gone. And I bet it’s all because of the artificial ingredients. I tried to read the labels on some and could not understand any of the ingredients except for sugar".... Read more

Tutorial - Recycle Margarine Tubs into Cute Planters

Plant character whose hair really grows

Tutorial at About Family Crafts Blog

"Knowing my granddaughters were coming for a visit, I prepped the margarine tubs for them to have some fun with.! I showed them how to turn them into funny-faced friends they could even give haircuts to! Not only are these hairy friends adorable, they are a great way for preschoolers to get some practice with scissors and work on their fine motor skills. The grass will keep growing, and your child can keep giving their hairy friends haircuts, as long as you remember to water it and give it some sunshine".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Paper Boat Mobile

You can use white paper and color them as you like

Tutorial at Little Treasures Blog

"One of the many driftwood projects I planned to do is this - to use driftwood as a wall hanger. Onto which I wanted to hang paper boats. These I learnt to make as a child and has been  absolutely my favorite origami project throughout the years. To make them you need craft paper, sewing thread and needle and of course - driftwood".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Animal Cake Decorations

Plastic animals create carousel inspired cake decoration

Tutorial at A Joyful Riot Blog

"Animal cookie craft numero dos!  I am in. love. with these little toys okay?  You could use them for so many things but I decided to attach them to paper straws and insert in a cake. Because, cake!  Supplies: Plastic animal toys, Spray paint and/or acrylics, Toothpicks, Optional: Paper Straws, Hot Glue Gun".... Read more

Tutorial - Console Table with Industrial Materials

7ft long console table made with barn wood and galvanized pipe

Tutorial at Our House, Now a Home

"I am so excited to share this console table we just finished. I am talking the table just got moved in from the garage. But it is amazing, turned out wonderful and I want to share it all with you. I rearranged our loving room a while ago. I have a blank area in my living room, under my family gallery wall. I now use the table that was in this spot as my desk in the office/study. So for a while it was a bare space. I am not the type that has to decorate every corner and inch of my home. Some empty spaces can be calming and welcome. But this spot screamed console table. I had a few I fell in love with online. But they were well over $700. More then I was willing to spend. And when my husband saw what I was leaning to splurge on he went all cave man on me. "I can build that, we are not giving someone else our money for something that is so simple." Well then Mister Handyman. Do you".... Read more

Tutorial - No Salt Recipes and Healthy Suggestions

Replacing the salt with lemon juice is an excellent idea to reduce sodium intake

Tutorial at The Seaman Mom Blog

"With my dad eating much more consciously and healthy following his stroke, I’m looking into dishes where I can replace salt, which will benefit all of us. Salt is an important part of our diet, I cannot deny this fact but without even realizing, we all eat much more than needed by our bodies on a daily basis. Did you know you ingest sodium through about any type of food that’s not prepared using natural, organic ingredients? Let’s take a brief look at these foods: yogurt contains up to 50mg sodium, 100gr cheese may have over 1,600 mg sodium and even compote (compote, can you believe that".... Read more

Tutorial - Hexagon Hello Sign

Make your own stencils for this design
 
Tutorial at Sisters, What Blog

"I recently saw this hello sign at Snap Creativity and just fell in love with it. We needed something new for the door and nothing says hello better than a hello sign. I mean this sign is literally saying hello. Anyway, I had really fun making it. I recently have been loving the shapes trend and hexagons have been calling to me, so I added some hexagons to my sign".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Picture Vintage Style

Use a photo editing program to turn an ordinary photo into a vintage style picture

Tutorial at Literary Spring Designs

"If you take photos with your smartphone camera there are apps that can create a vintage style, but there are few customization options and picture size is relatively small. The method shown can be used with photo editing programs that include blend layers. The method works regardless for any size, but the texture should be the same size or larger than the design photo".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Double Eyeglass Case

Hold two pairs of glasses, phone, ipod, or whatever else fits

Tutorial at Jillian Hollmann Blog

"I got started making these when I went by an eyeglass store with my upcycled eyeglass case (made using fabric from old clothes and a paper towel tube) and asked the owner if he wanted to sell them.  He declined, explaining that people expected a free eyeglass case when they bought glasses, but said he often had requests for a double eyeglass case from people who wanted to carry around their glasses and reading glasses (or sunglasses) in one compact case.  "If you can design one of those, come back to me!"  he said. After numerous experiments, I came up with a case that is compact yet roomy, and practical yet adorable! It's a bit more complicated to make than the typical DIY eyeglass case, but (in my opinion) the added functionality is worth it" Read more

Tutorial - Fabric Covered Magnetic Board

A galvanized metal sheet forms the base

Tutorial at Sisters, What Blog

"Sometimes I feel like art projects and random papers are like ivy, they slowly creep all over the fridge until you can no longer see it. Thank goodness for the recycling bin, but Captain Awesome at the wonderful age of 3 is starting to become sentimental. So...we I decided we needed a place for all of his sweet scribbles and art projects. Solution: a magnetic board just for him. I also had this brilliant idea to make a frame for it, and I thought it would be super easy. That is, with the help of my husband. A lot of help that is. My wood shop skills are kind of rusty, so thanks to my wonderful and patient husband, he really helped me through this whole project".... Read more

Tutorial - Make a Piggy Bank Key Chain

Tutorial includes pattern for this little piggy

Tutorial at Make it Easy Crafts Blog

"The old saying goes…”See a penny, pick it up, all day long, you’ll have good luck.”  So even though pennies aren’t worth much these days, they are still lucky.  Keep a lucky penny from a birth year, anniversary, wedding or just a shiny new one with you all the time on a piggy bank key chain easily created with some polymer clay".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Watercolor Paper Flowers

Give a splash of color to your paper flowers using watercolor

Tutorial at Curly Made Blog

"As I've mentioned in my last top5 of the week, I've been obsessed with paper flowers, trying different shapes and papers. I ended um making a bunch of white paper roses and wanted to give a pop of color to them, watercolor was the perfect option, the end result is so pretty and artsy. This diy is more a craft idea than an actual tutorial, but the link to the template and all the sources are bellow.  I've tried to make roses in two ways: using the DIY Paper Rose tutorial with a template from Lia Griffith, and cutting the petal shapes myself and gluing them around the floral wire. Both ways are great, although I was a bit afraid of making the roses without a template, it ended up looking just the same".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Mandala Painting

You don't have to be an artist to make this

Tutorial at Curly Made Blog

"Sometimes painting is really soothing to me, I don't mind painting complex patterns or shapes as long as I have a nice audiobook to listen to I can be painting for a couple hours without feeling bored. I've been wanting to make something colorful for my living room for some time. Finally last week I got around to do it. Because I wanted something with a lot of color and "kind" of geometric a mandala seemed like a good option. You will need: Canvas, Acrylic paint in different colors, Paintbrush, Permanent pen".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Patchwork Apple Tote

This would make a cute gift for a favorite teacher

Tutorial at Hungry Hippie Blog

"Mia is nearly done with year one (pretty much 1st grade but the ages are about a year younger than the States)....So..... we had to make her teacher a thank you gift so she knows how much she means to us!  Mia gave input for the design and helped me along the way. I thought I'd share what we did here, so perhaps next year you can use this idea for your teacher gift. Mia is very much into mini beasts, so she insisted I add the worm.  Gather red and pink fabric scraps".... Read more

Tutorial - Pom Poms in Five Easy Steps

Colorful pom poms made with just a few materials

Tutorial at My Crafting Nook Blog

"This tutorial is perfect for those kids that love to run around the house or cheer for their favorite shows on TV. It's so easy to make, even they can help you out. What it took: 40 sheets tissue paper = $3.97, 2 toilet paper tubes, any color duck tape = $3.37, scissors, Time: 20 minutes, Cost: $7.34".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Coupon Organizer

Can be used as a purse organizer as well

Tutorial at Joy's, Jots, Shots & Whatnots

"I enjoy making these, because of how they "turn out" like magic.  The way you lay the fabrics together is a unique process to other ways I've seen. This is a revised tutorial from one I wrote in 2012 as my very first guest post which was for Whimsy Couture. That post is now hard to find, so I'm reposting here, because I think you might like to try out this new technique".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make an Acrostic Cushion

A way to use those fabric scraps that are too precious to waste

Tutorial at Simple Living Blog

"It all started when I started sewing lots of fabric scraps together and I made some lovely zipper cases with them and gave them for gifts too...So after doing that I had another great idea ...I'll join some other pieces of fabrics together and make cushions, then I decided to make them even more personal and add their name and turn it into an acrostic cushion...So I joined the fabric strips together in a log cabin and in the middle I embroidered their name ...I quilted it onto a piece of cotton batting  then I lined it..so that was the front completed ...Then I made the backing from some more of one of the fabrics on the front to match".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Kangaroo Carousel

Keep the kids occupied by coloring in the kangaroos, adult assemble

Tutorial at Speckled Sydney Blog
 

"Keep the kids occupied by coloring the kangaroos, adult assemble "Adventure is not outside man; it is within. Well put George Elliot! Clearly you’ve not experienced the ‘adventure’ of life indoors with two kids… during school holidays! Yessir, that’s 14 consecutive days of non stop “mama I’m bored.” And so one must take the adventure outside. We went bush, we went beach, now back home and daughter is still yabbering on about kangaroos and carousels, so we merged the two for this craft activity".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Wrap Friendship Bracelet

Perfect project for children to make with their friends

Tutorial at Curly Made Blog

"Hi everyone, for this project I wanted to get back to the basics and this DIY is one of the first friendship bracelets I learned to make. I have a bag full of threads and used to make bracelets for myself and  give to my friends, I've even made some matching ones.  This is super easy to make and great if you are beginner in the thread bracelets department, or if you just want something quick and simple to make with your friends.  I added a clasp to my bracelet to be able to take it off easily, and actually I think it gives a more grown up look".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Ruffled Curtains

Sew simple ruffled curtains in any length

Tutorial at A Vision to Remember Blog

"Ruffle curtains are all the rage right now.  I personally HATE sewing a million ruffles.  The end result is GORGEOUS, but the time that it takes to get there is more than I have to spare. So here is my simple solution to sewing ruffle curtains by using ruffle fabric.  First you will need to decide the length you want your curtain".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Mini Sweet Pepper Tacos

A healthy-low carb way to enjoy Tacos

Tutorial at Make the Best of Everything

"I really LOVE Mini Sweet Peppers.  I buy them all the time now – once I figured out that you can get a bag of them at ALDI for like 2 dollars!  I really enjoy adding them to salads for extra CRUNCH!  Plus my 2-year-old really enjoys snacking on them as well.  Whenever I make a vegetable tray for a party, I like to make sure I include Mini Sweet Peppers.  They are colorful, and really do help make a spread look fantastic!  One day last week, I was using up some of my leftover Nectarine and Salsa Pulled Pork ( that I had in the freezer) when I decided that making a little taco inside of a mini sweet pepper would be adorable.  My lunch DID turn out adorable.  And tasty too"... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Cardboard Lampshade

Part one of a two part tutorial

Tutorial at One O Blog

"Ok so my bed lamp is actually this ugly thing made of an old wriggly lampshade and a roundish base which I’m not sure if it’s more similar to lunar landscape or lerdammer cheese. Gosh! The only good thing is the color, yellow, but considering the bedroom is orange and blue, well you can imagine. So off we go to make an extreme makeover, which is kind of an experiment as I’m not so sure what the end thing will look like. The tutorial is divided into lampshade and base making as they’re pretty long tuts. To make this polygonal cardboard lampshade you’ll need".... Read more

Tutorial - Sundress with a Crocheted Yoke

Step-by-step tutorial with pictures

Tutorial at Tales of a Crafty Mommy Blog

"I have had this turquoise chevron fabric from Hobby Lobby in my stash for over a year. There have been numerous plans to use it, until finally the light bulb went on… As you may have noticed I enjoy combining fabric and yarn into one project as I did for this owl and the owl baby boy outfit.This time, I made a sundress for by baby!!! ½ yard fabric, cotton yarn, I crochet hook,sewing notions,Crochet Collar Pattern".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Large Clock

Find a shape you like and design your clock

Tutorial at A Vision to Remember Blog

"My biggest problem is my living room walls are HUGE!  I have cathedral vaults and so it is hard to fill up wall space with a bunch of small frames.  Then it starts to look cluttered.  So I needed a BIG clock.  My other problem is I... AM.... CHEAP!  I hate spending money on decor items.  I worry that in a year I will be bored with it and then where am I?!?  Plus, have you ever looked at buying a clock that is over 2 feet wide?  Lets just say I haven't found one I liked for less than $200, and that one was cheap!  Instead I decided to build myself a clock".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Half Circle Skirt

Choose a pretty cotton print for your half circle skirt

Tutorial at Kalico Fabric Blog

"I was puzzled. There was so much talk on the sewing blogs about how to sew a circle skirt. They’d buy commercial patterns and 5-6 yards of fabric, and cut everything out – only to discover that it’s just not much fun to carry that much fabric weight around on your body all day.  So what about sewing a half circle skirt? There was no half circle skirt in the book, and I knew there had to be an easy way to draft one. The directions for the half circle skirt are easy. The project is less expensive, and more flattering because it takes only 2-3 yards of fabric (depending on the length you choose).  You don’t need a pattern – you draw your measurements right onto the chosen fabric".... Read more

Tutorial - Teacher Appreciation Gift Box

Recycled material makes sweet back to school gift packaging

Tutorial at Sew for Soul Blog

"The children and I got creative over the weekend and made some adorable school themed gift boxes.  They are the perfect size for holding small presents or perhaps a few yummy home baked goodies.  We also designed and printed various tags including 'Back to School', 'First Day of School' and 'Top Teacher' versions. They were very easy to make, simply using the bases of two upcycled fizzy drink bottles.  The little polka dot fabric leaf was free motion embroidered onto a scrap of green felt.  To make it an even more family friendly project, you could draw a leaf shape onto card or paper for a young child to colour".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Crochet Flower Anklets

Dress up your feet for the beach

Tutorial at Little Treasures Blog

"Here's my new crochet pattern for these adorable flower anklets. A lovely addition to your beach wear - just the right piece to beautify your summer. Put on your bikini, tie the anklets and you are ready to go. I made these inspired by the view I have upon waking up every morning - of a white sandy beach kissed by the turquoise sea and pink oleanders framing the picture. We took the photos at the old and abandoned railroad overlooking the beach where I used to go to with my parents when I was a child. So many good memories".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Flag Pillow

Flip and sew method makes quick work of this cushion cover

Tutorial at Patchwork Posse Blog

"This design has been stewing for a bit.  I finally snuck in a few sewing minutes and put it together.   Lately I have been having a lot of fun with the quilt as you go method.  After sketching a few things, I figured out how to make the flag layout work…… so happy with how it turned out!  I am not one to dec my whole house with holiday stuff, but it’s been awhile since I’ve had anything new for the 4th of July month.  This project is perfect.  It sews up pretty quick, and since it is a pillow cover, can be stored away when not in use".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Glass Paint Jar Vase

A pretty organizer for your brushes

Tutorial at Creative Khadija Blog

"I enjoy recycling & reusing stuff more than creating something with any new material, Reusing & restyling oldie things are just fun! And the interesting thing about it, you don’t need to worry if the result is not so perfect.. as its recycling! So I always recommend to reuse, recycle & restyle small old thingies, which you usually throw away!  My today’s sharing is also a recycle and reuse idea but in a beautiful way! as its summers going on, everyone is using different juices & drinks, here at home Tang orange flavor is mostly favorite of all. One day I saw an empty glass jar of Tang in our kitchen cabinets, So I thought why not to decorate it with some glass paints, as I have some glass paints in my crafty drawers which can may be dry soon".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Recycled Jean Backpack

Make a cute and functional backpack out of recycled jeans and sweater ribbing

Tutorial at Joyful Daisy Blog

"I have seen a lot of cute jean bags over the years but this design using the inseams for straps and an old sweater ribbing for the top is truly ingenious!  I can brag a little about this because it is not my design… this is another idea my mom woke up with!  She is so resourceful using parts of jeans that are often discarded and I love how she added pops of color with some scraps of fabrics that she had leftover from past projects.  So let’s see how she pulled this recycled jean backpack all together".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a CD Wall Hanging

CD wall decor will match any color, and can be created for both girl and boy rooms

Tutorial at Creative Me Inspired You Blog

"Decorating a teen room is not the easiest thing to do. Several years ago, I was inspired by a Hannah Montana CD that had all these CDs hanging around her. I thought they were really cute, colorful and totally fun for a teen. I created a small teen room CD hanging for my minion’s room, and since then we’ve added on to the hanging a few times, because, you know, it’s pretty rad and all, and bigger is better".... Read more

Tutorial - Homemade Cheese Pie

Simple and delicious dessert recipe

Tutorial at The Seaman Mom Blog

"This super easy homemade cheese pie is probably the most common dessert on our table. For the past 2 months or so it has been a regular. Every Saturday the smell of freshly baked pie is spreading around the house (and I have a hunch other houses too), making us all drool like puppies. I love the vanilla and yogurt addition, ingredients that give a personal touch to our homemade cheese pie. The yogurt and lemon zest combination also make the pie taste light and fresh and contribute to its softness as well. Sometimes mom makes her own pastry sheets but it’s a bit time consuming and the pastry is not as soft as the store bought ones".... Read more

Tutorial - Water Bottle Sculpture

Turn empty water bottles into an art project

Tutorial at Vicki Smith Art with Kids Blog

"This was a collaborative art project that I did with all the children in the school where I teach and inspired by the American glass sculptor Dale Chihuly. My husband brought home the empty Poland Spring bottles from work and I washed them all in sudsy water in our basement utility sink. My husband also helped out by making this handy drying rack. Each bottle was painted twice with contrasting colors of Martha Stewart's acrylic craft paint. She has some beautiful metallics. When the bottles are cut apart, the first color shows on the inside of the bottle and the second coat shows on the outside".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Felt Christmas Tree

Celebrate Christmas in July by making a felt tree

Tutorial at So Sew Easy Blog

"When my husband saw me gradually assembling and sewing what looked like a Christmas tree in late May, he was rather confused. He knows I like to be organised, but even he thought that was a bit early.  I tried to explain about Christmas in July, but he’s never heard of it.  We’re from the UK and its not a term you’d hear there – is it just the US?  You can read more about the origins of Christmas in July at Wikipedia.  Not to be deterred by his Scrooge impressions, I’ve made the cutest Christmas Tree.  What do you think?  It’s the perfect size to go on an entry table or use as a table centerpiece, although I designed it initially with toddlers in mind, so they could safely decorate their own Christmas Tree. I even included magic buttons to play Christmas Carols too".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Frozen Inspired Top

Use a T-shirt, cotton doily, plus clear and sparkly beads

Tutorial at What's Mummy Up To Blog

"Personally, I've never really been a fan of licenced clothing, so I've managed to avoid any of the Frozen licenced clothing so far.  But having said that, with girls that are such huge fans of this movie, it is exciting for them to wear something associated with their movie-crush.  So I thought I'd have a go at making them some frozen-inspired embellished T-shirts ... you know, frozen-ish, obvious enough for the girls to be excited by them, but not too obvious for Mummy.  And here's What Mummy's Been Up To".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Watermelon Taffy

A healthy snack that tastes like candy

Tutorial at Make the Best of Everything

"One Morning last year, I drove to Target and impulsively bought a food dehydrator.  And once in a while, I will pull it out and experiment by attempting to dehydrate different things. Like Zucchini and Kiwis, just to name a few.  I have no idea why, but I have been itching to dehydrate some watermelon slices for a few weeks now.  ( guess I am strange like that). No really though, I have eaten  A LOT of watermelon this summer.  It’s just so darn good".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Pattern Weights

Make these pattern weights with re-purposed material from the hardware store

Tutorial at Lorelei Jayne Blog

"When I first started sewing I just thought everyone used pins but I soon came to find (thanks pinterest) that a lot of sewists use pattern weights! They are quite expensive to buy but lucky for us there are lots of tutorials and tips to make your own. I’m going to add one to the pile. They are washers with ribbon or fabric hot glued to them. I watched The Crafty Gemini’s tutorial and they are fantastic but when I went to my hardware store to get more washers I couldn't find the big ones!  So I went down the aisle with the brackets and braces for building shelving and furniture I guess. I found these inch by five inch mending plates, the perfect weight".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Pressed Flower Artwork

Child friendly craft

Tutorial at Lulu & Celeste Blog

"This is really a two part activity. On a nice day, while you're outside enjoying yourself, pick a few pretty flowers. grasses, leaves, whatever small, thin nature objects your child finds interesting! Place the flowers and grasses between two pieces of parchment paper. Press the flowers slightly open so the petals are all showing.Slide the parchment paper between the pages of a book and place another stack of books on top. Leave the flowers for a couple weeks to dry".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Bag for a Little Girl

Little girl Bag, perfect for any little girl on the go

Tutorial at Lorelei Jayne Blog

"Love making bags and saw a cute bag on pinterest, it was bigger and slightly different but it was my inspiration for this design. I've made many for toddler girls and they love them.  This is a fat quarter bag for sure".... Read more