Tutorial - Woven Spider Web with Chestnuts

A crafty way to use gathered chestnuts

Tutorial at Emma Owl Blog

"If you are anything like us… you have found all the Chestnut trees in your neighborhood, and go for weekly – sometimes daily – walks to pick up literally buckets of shiny new Chestnuts!!  What to do with your stash? We made spider webs!  This is a great activity! I love making things from stuff you find! Older children will be able to do this all on their own, younger children may need a little help".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Monster Costume

Fashioned from the book "Tickle Monster"

Tutorial at XOXO Grandma Blog

"This particular costume is for my rambunctious two-year-old grandson. My daughter suggested that I make him a monster costume for Halloween.  Knowing how two-year-olds can act, I decided he needed to be some type of kind or silly monster, so he wouldn't torment his baby sister. Then the idea hit me, why not make a Tickle Monster costume? Have you ever heard of the Tickle Monster? I hadn't either until my daughter received this book and Tickle Monster gloves as a baby gift".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Wall Sign

Choose a favorite saying and put it on a wall

Tutorial at Painted Therapy Blog

"I have a mantra for my kids:  Be Awesome Today.  I mean, I think it says it all.  It's a great reminder, not just for them, but for anyone in the house (that includes the cockapoo).  So I put it into a sign.  The idea I had for this sign was inspired by The Handmade Home and their DIY sign.  (NOTE:  their method is different than mine, so check both out to see what works for you)...Here's how I did it:  First I decided how long and tall I wanted the sign to be".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Halloween Sign

Decoration is more cute than spooky

Tutorial at One O Blog

"Now is the time to make a really cool “BOO” sign, something that has a nordic geometric touch and feel. Something that’ll fit perfectly in bedrooms like this one or living rooms as this one. Something not too spooky or horrific but pretty more cute and stylish. It’s a simple diy BOO sign made with simple thread".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Felt Crown

Decorate crown with felt leaves and flowers

Tutorial at Hayano Handmade Blog

"Kids have their own fantasy. I think they like playing pretend to be a princess when I asked my little neighbor to be my model, they become busy playing with this crown so I this your little princess will love to playing with this one. okay stop thinking it's very easy".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Bandana Toddler Bib

A thicker fabric such as flannel or terry cloth could be used for the second layer

Tutorial at Apple Green Cottage Blog

"One day you realize your baby is no longer a baby but a cute and clever toddler. Approximately at the same time you also realize there is no such thing as getting rid of bibs. You'll still need them, just maybe in a bit of a different design - an to my experience, bandana bibs are perfect for toddlers. And when you need a lot of bandana bibs, it's great if you don't need to buy all of them, right? Here's an easy tutorial for you".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Solar Print a T-Shirt

Make a customized t-shirt

Tutorial at The Chilly Dog Blog

"I was wandering the aisles of Jo-Ann Fabric and Crafts a few weeks ago when I discovered a small display of Lumi Inkodye. I have enjoyed a few fabric dyeing projects in my day and have even experimented with screen printing, but I had never seen anything like the Inkodye before.  It's solar activated. So you spread it on your fabric, set it out in the sun, and whatever sections of the ink are exposed to the sun, dye the fabric. The ink that's not exposed washes out.  I simply had to give it a try. I was not disappointed by the result. The crisp lettering looks as if it could have been screen printed. The best part is, it's 1000 times easier than screen printing".... Read more

Tutorial - Cosmetic Bag with Brush Pockets

Video tutorial + free PDF pattern download

Tutorial at So Sew Easy Blog

"Do you remember that awesome tutorial and pattern that Anke shared for how to add a brushes bag section to the Easy Cosmetics Bag? I couldn’t make up mine right away because I had to wait for my closures to arrive from overseas but I was so keen to give this bag a try.  I just love it when people send in photos of things they’ve made with my patterns, and especially this one where it was such a big change from the original".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Crocheted Empanada

Versatile play food pattern is easy to make

Tutorial at Tales of a Crafty Mommy Blog

"Recently we celebrated “El 18,” which is the equivalent to the Fourth of July here in the States. We enjoyed Empanadas several times throughout the month, thanks to my Mom who made them for us. The kids talk about Empanadas on a regular basis and if it was up to them, they would want to eat one every day! Therefore, I decided to surprise them with some play Empanadas that they can keep in their basket of play foods".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Wall Ruler

Fun way to measure your child's growth

Tutorial at Painted Therapy Blog

"I love functional, yet beautiful decor.  And this fits the bill.  I saw one perusing Pinterest, posted by First Home . . . Love Life and pinned it immediately.  I had to make my own.  Lucky for me, I had just the right wood in my garage.  You see, on one of my various jaunts to the local landfill, I headed over to the household demo section.  I'm at home there, tip toeing through the piles of discarded treasures.  Making sure I had on rubber-soled shoes (unlike the time I showed up in slippers),  I spotted this jewel.  It's amazing to me that someone could throw out this fabulous barn door.  I guess it's not all that amazing.  I'm just weird that way".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Faux Gold Nugget Earrings

Easy to make and would make perfect holiday gifts

Tutorial at Wellnesting Blog

"I whipped up these earrings early last week so that I might have something to wear during the wedding. I was inspired by the vibrant gold tones of the Virginia foliage in early fall and wanted something to complement the peachy-coral colors of the wedding. After some experimenting and lots of half-baked (pun intended) attempts, I ended up with these.  I love them more than I thought I would, and, in all honesty, more than I love most things I make.  They're perfectly imperfect, and I find myself reaching for them most mornings rather than my standard pearl or diamond studs. I call that a win".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Beaded Flower Spray

Post includes links for other beaded tutorials

Tutorial at Cards Crafts Kids Projects Blog

"The beaded flowers  you see in this altered box were super easy to make and so sharing this super simple tutorial to make a beaded flower spray...Depending on the size of your beads and the length of the flower branches you want cut a length of wire. I cut 3.5 inches wire to make each beaded flower branch. Its better to cut more wire than you need till you get the hang of it!! Thread 3 beads onto the center of the wire and bend the wire in a gentle U".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Painted Pumpkin Vase

Painted pumpkins make pretty floral vases

Tutorial at Grow Creative Blog

"I love decorating for fall!  It's probably the season I get most excited decorating for (other than Christmas).  But just using the traditional orange-yellow colors gets a little boring.  Why not add some fun contrast with bright greens and blues? I'm all for it! I discovered the idea for pumpkin vases over at Green Wedding Shoes, but I wanted to add more color and I don't have a rose bush in my yard so I tried out Zinnias, Geraniums, and Cosmos flowers instead".... Read more

Tutorial - Decoupaged Pumpkin with a Paper Napkin

A brown paper bag is used for the stem

Tutorial at Purple Hues and Me Blog

"There are lots of how-to decoupage pumpkins on the net, but a few years ago I read about a technique using plastic wrap to help smooth out the wrinkles.  I couldn't find the article I remembered but there is a wonderful video that shows how this is done.  I've never had much luck in not having wrinkles when I attempt to decoupage.  So I think using plastic wrap is a great technique that I need to try.  I have paper towels in my guest bathroom that I wanted to preserve by doing some sort of decoupage.  I also wanted to show the class I teach in my community clubhouse how to decoupage pumpkins, so I'm killing two things I need to do with one craft".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Rainbow Soap

Layer color and add scent to your soap

Tutorial at Latika Soap Blog

"This sweet rainbow in a cloud looks very impressive but it is actually very easy to make!  This is a two parts project and requires medium skills and some experience in soap making. Still- I recommend trying even if it is your first time making soaps".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Star Headband

Halloween or everyday dress up accessory

Tutorial at Maker*land Blog

"Halloween is almost upon us - and although it is still a fairly new tradition in  this part of the world, any holiday that endorses dressing up in costume is alright by me.  I'm still not sure about this whole trick-or-treat business, but I'm all over the dress-ups in a big way.  Actually, in a world ruled by me, everyone would be in costume every day.  It would be the law.  But I'm not so keen on those plastic, mass produced discount store costumes".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Foam Stamp

Upcycled foam stamp and stamp pad tutorial

Tutorial at Upcycled Design Lab Blog

"Some folks make think that Thanksgiving is the kick-off  to the holiday season but I like to think that it all really gets started with all the Halloween preparations.  Honestly, I have trouble letting go of the light, long, hot days of summer.  So, it is good to have a Holiday to focus on when the winter months are looming around the corner.  The fall and winter bring with them a heavier feel.  The days are shorter, the earths takes a pause, stops blooming, rests".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Halloween Tote Bag

Complete in just 30-45 minutes at a pretty low cost

Tutorial at The Seaman Mom Blog

"This is a simple lined tote bag with a boxed bottom, easy to complete in just 30-45 minutes at a pretty low cost. I’ve made a toddler size but this can easily be adjusted for an adult size too. The tote is great for carrying around books, magazines or toys but in this particular case it will be wonderful if it ends up full of candy".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Paper Pumpkin

Stack paper rosettes to create mini pumpkin

Tutorial at The Chilly Dog Blog

"It's been awhile since I shared a paper craft, so I got out my paper trimmer, my Tombow and some Glu6 craft paste to create a mini, 3-D pumpkins.  These little pumpkins could easily add a little Halloween spirit to a desk or shelf. The finished pumpkin is about the size of a baseball.  Evenly scoring the paper, before cutting it, makes it easier to create the accordion fold rosettes that stack up to form the pumpkin".... Read more

Tutorial - Backyard Tic Tac Toe Game

Cute game uses a few pavers and river rocks

Tutorial at A Mom's Take Blog

"My boys LOVE playing Tic Tac Toe! Whenever my 8 year old gets a scrap of paper, it’s instantly filled with tic tac toe grids and he’s asking all of us if we want to play. On our road trip this past summer we came across a garden tic tac toe game at the Montana Zoo and I absolutely loved the idea and knew it was one DIY project that I had to make! It wasn’t too hard to make, either, but I didn’t have any motivation to work on the project once I bought the supplies until the weather finally started cooling down here in Phoenix so we could set up our garden tic tac toe game outdoors and try it out".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Globe Clock

Unique clock shows off a penchant for travel

Tutorial at Molliepop Blog

"Just so it’s clear, this post is not in honor of Christopher Columbus because he was pretty much the worst person ever. You can check out this awesome comic by The Oatmeal if you want the full story but I’m warning you, the details are gory. Instead, I’m taking a page out of Mathew Inman’s book and dedicating this project to Bartolemé de las Casas who was a much more decent fellow. History aside, this is a sweet little project that would fit perfectly in a class room or travel themed bedroom. For extra puniness, add alphabet stickers to spell out “Time To Travel".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Cloche

Cloche will work through all the seasons

Tutorial at Sew for Soul Blog

"Our Halloween theme this year is 'Victorian Gothic' so, not surprisingly, bell jars, cloches, apothecary jars and other weird and wonderful curiosities all feature prominently. We've collected lots of great items but something exciting happens when 'treasures' are placed under glass, as they instantly become even more special!  Our displayed specimens also have authentic looking museum labels, which I created in a gorgeous copperplate script, adding to the Victorian curiosities feel.   I love cloches and bell jars but found them shockingly expensive in the shops and I needed loads to transform our home into the abode of a slightly eccentric Victorian family, so I set about making my own".... Read more

Tutorial - Refashion a Camisole into a Onsie

Sew a sunsuit with this easy refashion

Tutorial at XOXO Grandma Blog

"Right before my daughter's family left to live approximately 6,443 miles away from me, she went through some of the things she was leaving behind. She threw away a couple of old black camisoles, as well as the cute mint sunsuit (pictured below in step one) because her baby girl (the same one pictured above) had grown out of it.  Of course, I thought what can I do with these camisoles she no longer wants?  Knowing my granddaughter would be living were it was warm and humid the majority of the year, a new sunsuit was the most practical answer".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Mini Tag Bunting

Mini Bunting can be used as a cake decoration

Tutorial at Ella and Nesta's Little Room Blog

"In my last post I promised a tutorial for making the Mini Tag Bunting I used in my Autumn mushroom box decoration. This is a really fast project and no sewing is required. It's fun to make and you can use this sweet little bunting (or banner!) for any occasion. Here is what you need to make the Mini Tag Bunting".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Handkerchief Doll

Use markers or embroider a face on your doll

Tutorial at Sussex Mouse Blog

"Church Dolls have been made for centuries by mothers wanting to pacify young children in Church. They were taken out of Mother's pocket when the Sermon started and didn't make a noise if they were dropped. I have been asked many times how I make my Church Dolls so I have taken step by step photos of how I made this little lady ".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Square Knot

Video tutorial on making a basic square knot

Tutorial at Curly Made Blog

"Probably most of you already know to make this simple square knot, but I'm planning on making a couple of bracelets using this technique, so for those who are not sure how to make it I've created this quick mini tutorial. Take the pink left cord, cross it over the middle orange cord and under the right blue cord. Take the blue right cord, cross it under the middle and through the loop".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Hair Scrunchy

Super simple, quick to crochet pony tail holder

Tutorial at Simply Shoe Boxes Blog

"Years ago my youngest daughter wanted a football themed birthday party--she was turning 8 I think.  So we invited a couple of her friends to spend the night and I asked each to pick their favorite football team.  I crocheted team colored items like little footballs and pony tail holders for each girl (all the patterns I invented for myself--this was pre-internet)".... Read more

Tutorial - Fabric Napkin Ring with a Cutout

Cutout a simple shape of your choice

Tutorial at Straight Grain Blog

"Sometimes, I get ideas in my head which I have to give a try, just to see if they are technically possible. A recent one is a napkin ring with a cut-out. Don't ask me why. I never use napkin rings. Like, never ever.  But maybe some of you do... so here is a tutorial. The tutorial uses a star as an example, but of course you can use whichever shape you prefer. Why not use a fish, for when you're eating fish".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Quilted Tissue Holder

A vintage button closure adds a special touch

Tutorial at Leland Ave Studios Blog

"It’s that time of the year again. . . where my mind skips ahead to the holidays and all of the fun gifts I can make for the special people in my life. I know you may have seen tutorials for tissue holders in the past — but this one is kinda kicked up a notch — to make it a slightly more elegant and (in my humble opinion) gift-worthy option! I love to make these to have on hand for teachers, friends, and any other last-minute gifting that might come up. So let’s get started".... Read more

Tutorial - Six Ways to Paint Pumpkins

Instead of carving, try painting your pumpkins

Tutorial at A Mom's Take Blog

"It’s time to start pulling out your big bucket of Halloween decorations and setting up your home. One of the fun traditions of Halloween is carving pumpkins. Well, carving pumpkins is a messy and very time consuming job. Let me suggest another way you can decorate your home with pumpkins this year – I’ll show you how to paint pumpkins with 6 different styles to inspire you to get creative this year! To get started painting pumpkins, you’ll need a few basic and inexpensive supplies".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make an Autumn Wreath

Embellished with pumpkin and owl stickers

Tutorial at My Crafting Nook Blog

"Autumn is already here which means it's time to change some of that spring and summer décor I have around the house. I decided to start with the front door's wreath. By now you know I'm all about reusing and saving money so I'm going to take apart the spring wreath I made in this tutorial and transform it into my autumn wreath. Let gets started".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Crocheted Scarf

A great project for leftover yarn

Tutorial at Little Treasures Blog

"On the Cut Out + Keep blog  for the Technique Tuesday I have a tutorial for making a double crochet stitch. If you are a beginner, hop over there to learn the stitch because I have a great scarf for you to make using a double crochet. What you need to make this scarf: - 50 (or 100 gr) yarn depending on the length you want for it and adequate hook. For my scarf I used a DK yarn and 3 mm hook. I recommend you use bulky(er) yarn. Sport and fine yarn would make a small(er) and thinner scarf".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Cutting Board

Two shapes, one with a handle and one an octagonal

Tutorial at Sisters What Blog

"I made a Leather Accented Cutting Board. I've been wanting to try to make a cutting board for a long time, but I finally decided to give it a try. I'm very proud to say that I did this COMPLETELY without the husband's help. I lost patience waiting for him to be available, so I finally worked up the courage and just made the cutting boards myself. And guess what? they were ridiculously easy".... Read more

Tutorial - Doll purse and shoes from an old wallet

Upcycle a wallet into cute shoes and a bag for a doll

Tutorial at XOXO Grandma Blog

"Ever heard the old adage, "Waste not, want not?" My mom used to say that to me all the time. And it stuck. In the case of this doll purse and shoes, never throw away an old wallet even if it's looking worn. After I purchased a new wallet and emptied my old wallet out, I looked at the fabric and decided that it was only the edges that were worn so why not use the other parts to make a doll purse and coordinating shoes?  Waste not, want not".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Travel Wallet

Hold passports,boarding pass, and cards during travel

Tutorial at A Kaleidoscopic Dream Blog

"I made this for my mom and she found it really handy while travelling from US to India. Do you know that US-India is one of the most exhaustive and tiring travel? Oh yea, it takes almost 20 hours with one transit in between!Okay, that is totally a different story. So let me get back to the wallet. You can use this to hold your passport, boarding pass and urgent cash/card/IDs and the best part is it is water-proof!  So,what are you waiting for? Let’s get started".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Half Circle Wrap Skirt

Make with light and floaty fabric for summer, or draft longer and use a thicker warmer fabric for winter

Tutorial at So Sew Easy Blog

"Here’s the wrap skirt pattern we are going to sew. It has a front and back and a third panel which wraps over the front. Fitting is easy because it ties at the waist so even if you add or loose a few pounds, this skirt will still fit just fine.  You might just want to move the button".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Upcycle a Fruit Crate into a Tray

Turn tray upside down for a laptop support

Tutorial at One O Blog

"A few months ago I was talking to Irene about the fact that I’d have loved to create a makeover onto an everyday fruit basket, like the ones you find at the market. But was quite annoyed because having a full time job means not being able to go to the market unless you wake up early Saturday morning: ok I love One O but I’m not gonna do this. May it be clear. The day after Irene showed up at my place with a – not so beautiful – fruit basket. Yey! Near her bf house everyday takes place a market and all the baskets were just left there from the day. How could that be called other than luck? Yup. So I decided to make it home friendly and usable, giving it a nice home decor touch and transforming it into a tray or – by flipping it over – into a laptop support".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Candy Bar Bouquet

A fun gift for that someone who has a sweet tooth

Tutorial at Edible Crafts Blog

"If you want to get some birthday gifts for boyfriend (husband) that you know he will really love, then you should pay attention. We have some great birthday ideas for boyfriends (birthday ideas for husband) that never seem to have any clue what they want themselves! That is why homemade birthday gifts are becoming so popular again; because they allow a person to really explain their individual feelings for someone else.  A great personalized gift is this DIY Snickers Candy Bouquet. Perfect for anyone with a sweet tooth, and anyone who loves something that has been created just for them – and isn't that everyone? Men are notoriously difficult to buy gifts for, but with this one, you know you are on to a winner. It is not difficult to make, and we will guide you through every single step".... Read more

Tutorial - Princess Castle Silverware Holder

Decoration for a princess birthday party or baby shower

Tutorial at Kandy Kreations Blog

"Create this Princess Castle Silverware Holder for your Princess birthday party or Princess baby shower. These free Plastic Canvas Patterns will help you to show off your party essential in a fun and themed way. Just so you know, I haven't been completely lost to football fever right now.Oh, it has definitely taken over much of my life and my family time, but I do occasionally find other projects to take over my obsession. This Princess Castle Silverware holder is the perfect example of that. I was surfing around the Internet one day and found a flickr group that had some fun plastic canvas projects on it. One of the projects was a castle napkin holder. I loved the idea but couldn't find a for it anywhere. So I decided to create my own".... Read more

Tutorial - Birdcage Fall Decoration

Transform an old birdcage into a fall arrangement

Tutorial at Joyful Daisy Blog

"This was such a fun project inspired by a birdhouse that I picked up at my grandpa’s old antique store.  It just needed a new look so I sprayed it black and then found this perfect urn shaped basket to set it on.  Then I added some twigs, silk flowers and stems, and then a few crows to top it all off for the focal point of my fall porch decorations.  Let’s my show you how simply it all came together. As many of my projects do, I started with the hose and some spray paint".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Crocheted Shawl

Crocheted cotton shawl with a rose brooch

Tutorial at Maz Kwok's Blog

"This crochet pattern is simpler than you think, a relaxing crochet project for experienced crocheters. The crochet purple glam shawl is made with soft and light purple cotton yarn, finishing touched with a pink rose brooch for feminine style.  I used chainless starting dc for every first dc of each row instead of ch 3".... Read more

Tutorial - Chocolate Chai Banana Bread

A bit more exciting than plain banana bread

Tutorial at Cocojude Blog

"As sometimes happens, I have started a collection of manky bananas, which have been lurking in my lunch bag and in the fruit bowl.  They went all motley and smelly, and there was nothing for it but to bake banana bread.  There really is no other use for them! So I had a nose around to see what sort of recipe took my fancy, and ended up making something up.  The basic recipe is from this one at River Cottage and I added some other spices and a squeeze of honey to liven it up even more.  It smelled lovely while it is baking, with all the chai inspired spices.  It cuts really nicely and has a quite fresh taste to it which surprised me".... Read more

Tutorial - Upcycled Bleach T-Shirt

Use favorite song lyrics for the bleach design

Tutorial at Upcycled Design Lab Blog
 

"I had this red shirt that I wanted to use for a pattern. It fit easily inside the men's t-shirt so I decided it would probably work. Most of the flaws pictured above only showed on the outside of the shirt so I decided early on to flip the garment inside out for my new t-shirt. Deconstruct shirt by cutting off collar and sleeves and by opening sleeve seams and garment side seams. Leave shoulder seams intact".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Sparkle Spider Decoration

Creepy Halloween decoration

Tutorial at Make It Easy Crafts Blog

"Dress up your Halloween table with a sparkle spider.  He will guard your goodies in style! Quick and easy sequined spider is a fun project to do while watching TV.  This is a great group project too! You will need: 2 ½” Styrofoam balls, each ball makes two spider, Serrated steak knife, ½” sequin pins, Gold and silver sequins, Two large red sequins".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Bread with Sourdough

The smell of fresh bread, hot from the oven, is the best part

Tutorial at Julie's Homesteading Journal Blog

"I love sourdough baking. My sourdough starter, which I named Ralph, has been my baking buddy for nearly four years now. We bake bread together at least once a week! {smile} This is my most used bread recipe, these days. I call it Almost Sourdough Bread because it contains a bit of yeast to speed up the rising time and make a lighter loaf. The sourdough flavor still shines through, and that is what matters most to me".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Quilled Flower Card

Scrolling strips of paper can produce elegant results

Tutorial at Carina's Crafts Blog

"In my last post I wrote about how a floral wire art inspired me to come up with a floral design in quilling. So instead of warping wire I swirled some strips of paper and created a flower.  This is how I did it.  I used cream and brown 5mm / 3/16 inch quilling strips. Any colour combination will work – contrasting colours or of the same tone as I did. 16 strips of the brown and 12 of the cream. And some scrap paper or extra strip of cream for the stamens".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Burlap Pumpkin

A centerpiece for Autumn, Halloween, or Thanksgiving

Tutorial at Purple Hues and Me Blog

"I've just really started thinking about decorating for fall.  One idea that I've come across is accordion paper pumpkins.    I think they are so adorable for fall décor.  They are actually different sizes of paper medallions stacked together to form a pumpkin.  Making them out of burlap would be a different twist on a cute idea don't you think".... Read more

Tutorial - Favorite Sports Team Bean Bag Chair

Customize with denim pockets and fleece

Tutorial at Joyful Daisy Blog

"This is a fun way to customize your bean bag.  Enjoy a cozy fleece top, a durable denim bottom made out of recycled jeans, and then have a fun place to stash your remote control, ear buds, and treats in the recycled denim pockets along the side! This is my favorite recycled denim project that we have featured on Joyful Daisy and it definitely will be the most frequently used, well our recycled denim accessory caddy is a close second".... Read more

Tutorial - Raspberry and Cocoa Pound Cake

Rich fluffy pound cake - easy to make

Tutorial at The Seaman Mom Blog

"The cocoa raspberry pound cake it’s not as common or popular as I think it should be. This raspberry pound cake recipe is beautifully light and has a luxurious batter that takes little to no time to make. It’s also very versatile and once you’ve baked your cake, there is a lot you can do with it, the possibilities are endless. If you bake it in a regular tray as I did you can cut thick slices and serve plain, with a cup of coffee, milk or tea on the side. Top it with whipped cream or some fresh fruit, strawberries complement this cake very well or use some more fresh raspberries".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Crocheted Drawstring Bag

Fill with goodies for a special child

Tutorial at Simply Shoe Boxes Blog

"I wanted to make a simple drawstring bag to hold marbles to put into a 10 to 14 year old Operation Christmas Child shoe box gift.  We had gotten several bags of marbles on clearance at Michaels after Christmas and once the little guy opens the bag they came in to play with them he would have nothing to keep them in.  So I designed this small bag.  I had a ball of cotton twine my girls had left over from an AWANA project and I thought it would be fun to use it for a boy's bag.  I liked how it looked as I was making it, but wanted just a splash of color so added a red pony bead to the end of the drawstring.  I then made one out of thin, worsted weight yarn to test my pattern instructions".... Read more