Tutorial - Cat in the Hat Pencil Toppers

Make pencil toppers from pipe cleaners and felt

Tutorial at Shades of Tangerine Blog

"March 2nd is the famous author's birthday.  I (like most people) was fascinated by his wild, whimsical stories as a child - especially The Cat in the Hat.  I had so many questions, like: - Why did this mom leave her children home all alone? - Who put Thing 1 & Thing 2 in a locked crate? Isn't that abuse of some kind? and - Why are the rooms in their house so big and empty? Did you ever think about these things".... Read more

Tutorial - Celebrate with a Party Bunting in a Cup

A project that is ready in literally 10 minutes

Tutorial at Little Treasures Blog

"Hi there! Today I am sharing some sparkles with you to lift spirits up. For Eva's birthday I made this heavenly easy party bunting (in a cup) and just as cute. Here's a short tutorial how to make it. What you need: You will also need glue (and a brush".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make an Easy Baby Blanket

Sew with two yards of fabric and a little time

Tutorial at Mary Martha Mama Blog

"So there are a whole lot of ways to make a baby blanket.  I’ve made a few quilts and fleece blankets and this is by far the easiest blanket I have ever made.  It took me just slightly longer than a nap time to make it but I was playing legos half the time, so it could probably be done in one nap time. Yes, I measure projects in nap times around here. So to make this easy peasy baby blanket you will need a few things".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Crochet a Basket Weave Square

One block in a 12 month Afghan Sampler

Tutorial at The Inspired Wren Blog

"February's Square is the Basket Weave. This stitch is completed using front-post double crochet and back-post double crochet. You achieve the weaved look by alternating four post stitches on the front of the fabric, then four post stitches on the back for three rows; then work the next three rows starting with four post stitches on the back followed by four post stitches on the front. The fabric is made by continuing those 6 rows until the size desired. Easy, right? Here's how it looks formally written up".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Add Borders to a Quilt

Shows how to measure and cut quilt borders

Tutorial at From My Carolina Home Blog

 "This tutorial is to teach the why of putting on a border properly on a quilt.  There are countless new and experienced quilters using what we call the “slap and sew” method instead of the proper “measure and cut” method.  I thought I would show you the difference, and maybe convince you that the slap method isn’t a good one.  In order to do a proper job showing the difference in the two methods, I needed to make a couple of samples to use.  So, I did quarter-square triangles, mainly because it would optimize the bias edges and make the point clearer.  So, I sewed up 18 of them, squared them all up, and set them in rows of three".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make an Apron from Chip Bags

Create a fun and vibrant recycled apron

Tutorial at Vicky Meyers Creations Blog

"Regular readers may remember a post with 8 different ideas for upcycling crisp packets.  At the time my husband suggested an apron, a google search later and it seems no one has made one. I am delighted to say I have created his idea – one DIY recycled crisp packet apron.  I engaged my work colleagues in saving up empty crisp packets for me, to bring a wide variety of colours and designs".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Pillow Cover

Basic sewing and quilting skills needed

Tutorial at Fleur de Lis Quilts Blog

"I have been trying to use up some of my old leftovers, so I decided on these strips from a quilt that I made years ago.  I auditioned a couple of fabrics from the stash, and the darker blue won out. In the end, I didn't use much of the strips because I wanted the pillow to have a modern feel to it.  Ignoring the seams, I fussy cut a couple of pieces to get pieces some of the pretty leaves in the picture.  After adding a wide strip in the center of the florals, I cut the block in half and added another wide strip".... Read more

Tutorial - Recycled Storage Container with Clay

Fun, easy storage box design idea

Tutorial at Creative Mind Khadija Blog

"My crafty corner is usually getting messy although I am always busy in arranging my crafty stuff! I have huge collection of my craft supplies which I am unable to fix in my cabinets, drawers & cupboards smartly! I have made many storage solutions & containers in previous years for my crafty stuff specially, mostly are recycling & up-cycled containers, so here today I am sharing another storage solution container decorated with mod podge collage clay".... Read more

Tutorial - Earrings from Basic Upholstery Nails

Simple to make, inexpensive, and stylish

Tutorial at Shades of Tangerine Blog

"While wandering the craft store, these generic little upholstery nails caught my eye.  Now - basic upholstery nails like these have been around for a long time - and never once did I consider them anything special.  If you are the crafty type, I'm willing to bet that you may have a few stashed in a junk drawer right now.  Look for a second at the metallic finish and texture.  The pattern is geometric and so detailed, I can almost imagine some artisan hammering that design in by hand.   They have a slight Aztec feel to them, don't you think? For something so inexpensive and basic, I think they are kind of beautiful".... Read more

Tutorial - Recycle Cards into a Tic Tac Toe Game

Tuck into a baggie for a quick travel game

Tutorial at Simply Shoe Boxes Blog

"I always save my greeting cards to find ways to incorporate the bright images in my Operation Christmas Child shoe boxes.  A friend passed some on this past holiday season and I had some poker chips left over from my Drawstring Tic Tac Toe Games so I decided to make a super simple tic tac toe game".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Pineapple Mold Art

Upcycle a jello mold into a room decoration

Tutorial at Sister's What Blog

"I kind of have a confession to make, this awesome pineapple art was initially an intended gift for my sister Sierra (you may remember her obsession with pineapple, well we all love pineapple). I found the mold at the thrift store and knew it had potential. After I sprayed painted it gold and put it on some wood I suddenly became selfish. The husband solidified this when he said that he actually liked it  (he is often a skeptic at first of my brilliant ideas). The fact that he liked it made it harder to giveaway, sorry Sierra. Don't worry, I had a second brilliant idea in mind for her also involving a gold pineapple (will be on the blog soon enough), so she didn't lose out".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Mug Shaped Hot Pad

Free pattern for a hot pad - the first in a year-long monthly series

Tutorial at Crafty Staci Blog

"This idea started, like many of mine do, with a page full of scribbling.  I wanted to make a mug-shaped hot pad, but soon my page was filled with other hot pads using the same shape as the cup, but with entirely different themes.  Then I wrote months next to the seasonal shapes, and pretty soon I had a calendar full – and then some.  I can’t wait to show you all of them, but for now, let’s talk about how to make that mug".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Reusable Gift Bag

Step by step instructions for a drawstring bag

Tutorial at Threading My Way Blog

"I know it's only February, but I've made some small, reusable drawstring gift bags ready for Christmas. My aim is to pace myself throughout the year, making at least one item for Christmas each month. Today's tutorial will show you how to make your own small gift bags".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Recycle Old T-Shirts into Yarn

Turn an unwanted T Shirt into a ball of yarn for your next crochet or knitting project

Tutorial at Makery Blog

"Last night, I became aware that I’d got through the day having made nothing. I’m leaning quite heavily on creative pursuits at the moment to keep me calm and sane. (Do you find therapy in DIY?) So last night I was feeling a bit twitchy and decided to try making some T Shirt Yarn. Little did I know how addictive it would be! Now there are more than a few tutorials on this out there. I could have just linked to any one of those but a) that would be a boring post for you! and b) there were a couple of  things that I discovered that I wanted to add into the mix, that I think helped me achieve a better result than my first attempt".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Chicken Rice Pilaf

Use quality ingredients for a delicious taste

Tutorial at The Seaman Mom Blog

"Whenever I feel a little emotional I like to enjoy the little details that give me the feeling of “home” and I found the most effective way is cooking. I particularly like the childhood recipes that my mother used to cook so dearly. She found such great pleasure in seeing our happy faces every time she was serving us her amazing food. This time I thought of a chicken rice pilaf recipe, which doesn’t require much skills or attention but only some quality ingredients to give it a delicious taste. It’s a pretty easy recipe, also very fulfilling and could make a great main dish or a side dish if you skip the chicken. I love pairing it with pickled cucumbers or sweet red pepper. The recipe works best with farm chicken but store bought chicken will do the trick too".... Read more

Tutorial - Upcycled Plastic Tray into a Crocheted Bag

Big enough for a sock project, or to hold toys

Tutorial at Anastacia Knits Designs Blog

"I took a plastic container that used to hold mushrooms, washed and dried it, punched holes around the rim. The container is approximately 6" wide, and 4" deep, and is the perfect size for becoming the base of a bag.  After I poked holes all the way around, I picked up single crochet stitches all the way around the brim. I simply inserted my crochet hook (I used 4.0 mm) into the holes, and worked single crochet all the way around, joining the round with a slip stitch".... Read more

Tutorial - Make an (Almost) Fat Free Doughnut

Guilt-free doughnut that's super yummy

Tutorial at What's Mummy Up To Blog

"So, what's better than a beautiful, almost fat-free doughnut fresh from your oven? Why, a whole batch of them of course!  Yum! I've seen a little influx of home-made doughnut recipes in blog-land lately, and decided I just had to give them a go.  I didn't have a doughnut pan, so I initially tried a recipe I found online and just piped little circles onto a cookie tray.  But of course, as they cooked they just puffed and joined together into a cookie-shaped doughnut-y biscuit.  I needed a doughnut-pan".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Leather Tassle

Use it as a key fob or to add a pop of colour to a leather bag

Tutorial at Makery Blog

"Today is a teeny bit momentous. My first post from my new home. I finally completed my migration from Blogger to this here self hosted WordPress site. What do you think of the new pad? I’m still tweaking. (Please let me know if you see anything amiss!)  Lord knows it is not as straightforward as I’d hoped BUT it is doable and so far the pros are far outweighing the cons. (If there’s an appetite for it I thought I might do a post to explain the process and share the resources I found useful. What d’ya think?) With the last couple of weeks being a blur of html, file transfers, 301 redirects and  a few headaches, I’ve been itching to get back to some DIY therapy. So today I thought I’d kick off with a quick and satisfying DIY".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Restyle a Terracotta Pot

The design is up to you - polka dots, herringbone, chevron, stripes, etc.

Tutorial at One O Blog

"Today’s issue is pretty near to my heart. If you follow us on Instagram you probably know I have a little family of growing cacties: exactly, they’re growing and I’m so sad they’re dieing because the original vases are way too small. Beyond this, I discovered that the original soil in which they’re sold practically kills them after the first month or so. How cruel is this? And mine have been in there for more than 6 months!!  Now you understand my anxiety and need of brand new vases. So I found these gorgeous terracotta vases, with hole at the bottom (that’s fundamental) and water draining plate. Yeah, but the orangey brown colour put me out. So here’s a quick guide to give style to terracotta vases".... Read more

Tutorial - Refashion a Cropped T-Shirt

Lengthen and update a T-Shirt in 20 minutes

Tutorial at Makery Blog

"This is a really simple refashion that elevates a cropped boxy tee to something a little more interesting and with a bit more coverage. I don't do "cropped". Trust me....nobody wants to see that! This can work with a standard tee too. really anything that you want to add a bit of length or design detail to. It's a great way to use up an otherwise redundant strip of a favourite fabric. Pick one thats a similar weight and drape to the top you're refashioning. I'm mixing woven with jersey here".... Read more

Tutorial - Lion Bank with Recycled Cardboard

Make a bank out of recycled cardboard and duck tape or fabric

Tutorial at Joyful Daisy Blog

"If you are or know a Detroit Lions fan this is a wonderful project for you!  If not, you may want to see how easy this project is and then adapt it. (See our ELEPHANT BOX at the end of this post.)   We used lots of recycled materials to make our Detroit Lions Bank saving lots of money which in turn is being saved in this fun box for a trip to travel downstate to go see our beloved Detroit Lions next season".... Read more

Tutorial - Tips for Instant Iron Ons

How to Apply Iron-On Transfers, with photos and step by step

Tutorial at Crafty Lawyer Blog

"Sometimes I like to use ready made iron-ons for a quick fix on the shirts I sew for the kids.  I get the iron-ons from Amazon or sometimes Jo Anns.   At first, my transfers did not stick to the shirt, or looked faded.  After doing quite a bit of them, I realized I had some tips that might help others to get a clean and dark iron-on transfer.   Of course the preferred and easiest way of applying iron-ons is with a  heat-press machine.  Sadly, because of budgeting issues  (or lack of a budget) I'm not going to get a heat-press anytime soon.  So these are applied with a regular iron" Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Fruit Juice Based Drinks

Stay hydrated with tasty juice cocktails

Tutorial at The Seaman Mom Blog

"Everyone knows that keeping yourself hydrated is one of the key ingredients to lead a healthy lifestyle. While water is the most efficient way to stay on the right track you may not always be so keen on drinking plain, boring water all day long. And this is where fruit juices and fruit juice based cocktails come to the rescue. The problem is not all juices are as healthy and many do more damage than good to your health as they are based on fruit concentrate and sugar. So be sure to check out the labels for those ingredients before buying juice or better, try and make your own fresh juice, whenever possible".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Wooden Keychain

Easy, quick, and sturdy keychains

Tutorial at Lemon Jitters Blog

"Ooh, I love these little keychains! Good thing they are perfect for gifts because you will definitely want to make several. Let's get started...Paint your wooden shapes. You'll want to have a circle as your base and other wood veneer embellishments on top. Use your washi/painter's tape to create color blocked pieces. I also did a wobbly plaid pattern and a splotchy dot pattern. This project is so great because you can customize the colors any way you want - the wood is a blank slate".... Read more

Tutorial - Upcycled Heart Jewelry from Cardboard

Choose to make earrings or a necklace with these charms

Tutorial at Curly Made Blog

"It's Valentine's and everywhere I look is field with red and pink awesomeness, so I was, as you can see, influenced by these colors on this new DIY. This post was also created in collaboration with my friend Zoe from That's Zoe she created a romantic hair and makeup look to go with the necklace.  So if you want to find out how to recreate Zoe's look watch the video bellow, and to see how I made the charms there is also a video and the step-by-step pictures".... Read more

Tutorial - Miniatures from Dollar Store Party Favors

Repurpose party favors for a doll house

Tutorial at Shades of Tangerine Blog

"The Dollar Tree is one of my absolute favorite places for crafty little projects. The appeal for me is one part price and two parts challenge.  Re-purposing is my craft of choice - and the dollar store has no shortage of little trinkets to embellish and transform.  Inspiration for today's post was found in the baby shower aisle.  Alongside the pastel plates and banners, you will find a collection of teeny tiny favors - perfect for making miniatures".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Microwave Bowl Potholder

Save your fingers and hands from that hot bowl with a microwave hot pad bowl

Tutorial at Patchwork Posse Blog

"Are you one of the types that tosses a bowl in the microwave and when it bings- you quickly grab it and then howl because it’s hot! I mean, how does that bowl get soooo hot!  To help us all out and save a bit of flesh on the palms of our hands, let’s make ourselves a hot pad for our bowl.  This thing actually goes into the microwave with the bowl. It sits in there are twirls and when it’s all done you grab a hold of the pot holder, not the bowl!  The corners point out just a bit and are perfect to get a grip on".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Refashion a Bangle

Simple makeover for an old bangle

Tutorial at Hobby Crafts Blog

"I am here with a small DIY tutorial Bangle Makeover. Give your old bangle a new look ... you will need an old bangle, lace twine, hot glue gun, pearl chain and ball chain.  Let's get started.  First apply hot glue on bangle and wrap the twine lace covering whole bangle".... Read more

Tutorial - Recycle Soda Box into Storage Container

Create trendy storage for your canned goods

Tutorial at Homemade Hooplah Blog

"With this project I’ve officially entered stage 1 of maximizing the (surprisingly little) space in our kitchen: making custom storage boxes, particularly for cans and spices.  But why did I go with boxes? I needed a solution that would allow me to easily store and move everything around as I saw fit. And then there’s The Boyfriend to consider, who hardly ever digs around in the kitchen but when he does he’s like a bull in a china shop, so I also needed something that was durable yet also replaceable. Making my own boxes just seemed like my best bet all around".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Button Brooch

A last minute gift to make in a few minutes

Tutorial at Little Treasures Blog

"This is a project I have had on my mind for a long time and now I am glad I did it. The buttons you see here are the most favourite in my vintage button collection - they are all very old with the exception of 2-3 of the small buttons. I have long wanted to use them in a project and I believe this brooch is a fantastic way to display them all in one place.This also makes a frugal and easy, last minute gift to make so here's how I did it".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Etch Labels on Storage Jars

Personalize kitchen storage with etching

Tutorial at Doda's Creative Wanderings

"I said I'd be using those new Alphabet dies a lot. I've been doing a spot of glass etching with them here. I have used self adhesive vinyl and dies before to cut stencils for etching, but this time I also bought some transfer tape. This made the job a whole lot easier. You lay it on top of the vinyl that has been cut, so that once you peel off the self adhesive backing, it is easier to smoothly place your vinyl onto the glass that is to be etched".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Pom Pom Legwarmers

Accessorize legwarmers with colorful yarn

Tutorial at One O Blog

"Be aware: pom pom making is addictive. Use with moderation. Well yes they’re so cute, you’d want to put theme everywhere! The smaller and fluffier, the cuter.  Also, creative possibilities are endless as a matter of color combinations, sizes, kind of yarn, and can be used on hats, bags, as garlands, as photo backdrop, for table decor, cushion decor, linen decor… Uh somebody stop me!  I’m going to show you the basic abc and from there you can just grow your style".... Read more

Tutorial - Folding Heart Mug Rug Envelope

Carry in your bag, hang as a decoration, or give as a gift for a special friend

Tutorial at Ella & Nesta's Little Room

"How about a Mug Rug you can fold up into an envelope? Slip a tea bag inside and you have a fun present or a special way to lay the table for a tea party! We came up with this idea thanks to Ombretta at A Sunday morning with. A few days ago she posted free printables to make paper heart shaped envelopes. We decided to use her template to make a fabric Folding Heart Rug Mug. Ombretta kindly accepted to let us write a tutorial linking to her free printable".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Lip Gloss

Learn how to make your own lip balm with five, fabulous recipes

Tutorial at The Chilly Dog Blog

"I recently discovered how easy it is to make soy candles (here's the tutorial) and thought I could use some of the same supplies and techniques to make lip balm. The two projects are remarkably similar.  While it's not impossible to make one tube of lip balm, I recommend getting together with a group of friends for this project. If you have a daughter, it might even be a fun sleepover craft to do with the upper-elementary or middle school crowd".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Pocket T-Shirt

Tutorial and pattern for making a size 4T

Tutorial at Sweet Shop Sewing Blog

"My t-shirt pattern is finished now. I’m going to share the size 4T pattern (free) for anyone that is interested.  The complete pattern has sizes 2T-12 years.  This is a pattern for a basic t-shirt (with or without a front pocket), and it would work for a boy or a girl. Since I only have boys, you will get pictures of boy shirts".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Sew Simple Dishtowels

Matching the thread is a simple way to achieve a professional finished look

Tutorial at Made by Chrissie D Blog

"Have you seen the gorgeous rolls of dish towelling in our fabric stores?  So scrummy I just couldn't resist buying some.  It's gorgeous to work with and I'm thinking summer beach totes, pillows and rug quilts but for now I'm sharing the obvious".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Refashion a Chair with Paint

A one-of-a-kind chair makeover

Tutorial at Borei by Design Blog

"I made a great new artist, blogging, interior designer friend (SK Sartell) over at Hometalk where she and I are fellow bloggers. She has some mad artistic skills and with permission I just HAD to share a brief tutorial on some of her recent work. First, Sartell found a pair of dusty, dirty, velvet covered chairs with amazing bones....She instead gave the original fabric a good cleaning and then directly painted the fabric.  Yes, I said paint it and I'm sooooo glad that she did because the results are amazing. Here is a brief run down of the steps she took via her words & pics".... Read more

Tutorial - Water Experiment with Colors for Kids

A tutorial for a fun, colorful kids science crafts activity

Tutorial at Apple Green Cottage Blog

"This is an interesting way to teach your child about colors and the "walking water" effect. Mix two colors and watch them change! Choose the colors you want to mix.  We did blue and yellow.  Fill a jar with water for each color and add coloring. (If you'd like transparent colors, use food coloring, we used simple water-soluble colors for kids from Ikea.) You will need an additional empty glass of the same size for the third color".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Metal Frame Bag

An easy to sew bag with no zippers or closures

Tutorial at So Sew Easy Blog

"Do you remember the Made in a Snap Bag pattern? It’s a cute little purse but it is small, designed as a bag for your essentials. What if you need a little more room, have a lot of ‘essentials’ or just prefer something in a different style? Well, the purse frame on the Made in a Snap Bag is completely removable, so it makes great sense to make several covers in different styles and fabrics. Here is the Ruffled and Ready Bag using exactly the same purse frame – looks completely different and has a flat bottom with more volume so you can carry more ‘stuff’".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a 3-D Paper Flower

Use finished flower on cards, gift wrap, scrapbook pages, etc.

Tutorial at Craft Concoction Blog

"I saw this technique on Stamplorations once...its called Paper Tole... It is a way to make prints appear 3-D...works best with flowers... So hop on for a tutorial... The first step is to take many prints of d same image in the same size... The no. of prints you will need will be equal to the no. of layers you want... I went with 4".... Read more

Tutorial - Free I Love Sewing for You Printable

Frame, use as a card, or print as a gift tag

Tutorial at the Inspired Wren Blog

"Just in time for Valentines Day, I've whipped up this free printable for your sewing space. There's also a mini-version to use as a tag on your next sewn gift".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Paper Garland

Stitch paper shapes into a garland to suit any holiday

Tutorial at Sisters What Blog

"A friend of mine made this really awesome circle banner for party and I suddenly had to do it too. Plus, it gave me an excuse to buy a fiskar circle punch : ). It was crazy how easy it was to make these streamers. I've never sewn on paper before, but it was kind of fun. My favorite part is that I can make some for each holiday if I wanted to".... Read more

Tutorial - Nuts and Berries Chocolate Hearts

Yummy heart shaped chocolate treats

Tutorial at Cute Simple Stuff Blog

"Even though I particularly don´t celebrate Valentine´s Day, I still wanted to share this idea for all those who do celebrate it. These ones are not exclusive to that date, but because they look so romantic and have such decadent flavors, they go pretty well for Valentine´s Day. I would say they are kind of ideal for it. I can totally imagine 3 scenarios with them. The romantic one: a couple, having some wine after a romantic dinner and these little hearts as treats".... Read more

Tutorial - Make a Tea Tag for Valentine's Day

To hold a few tea bags or use for luggage tags

 

Tutorial at Sew Fab Sew Blog

"In this tutorial, you will sew up a heart-shaped Tea Tag.The approximate finished size is just under 4" x 6." Begin by printing out the photo with a heart template below. Not only is the tag itself a useful accessory, but throw in a few tea bags to make it a thoughtful and relaxing gift".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Burlap Treat Bags

Fill with Valentine treats

Tutorial at The Princess and Her Cowboys

"So the first step is to cut the burlap. To make it straight and easier to cut, pull out a strand of the burlap where you want to cut it and then it will be both. Factoring in the seam, I cut these 5″ x 12″. Folding in half I stitched the sides together, making sure that the stitch length is smaller so that it keeps more of the pieces together.  To add the area for the drawstring ribbon, I folded the top over about 1″ and stitched around, leaving a little bit of room to add the ribbon".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Boxy Fabric Basket

Cubic basket perfect for Valentines treats

Tutorial at Roonie Ranching Blog

"I made this basket to hold some Valentine's Day treats for my son's preschool teachers, but I didn't want it to scream "VALENTINE'S DAY".  With the aqua and the dark pink on the exterior and the teal (which looks much more blue in all of the photos for some reason) on the interior, the color combo looks both sweet for Valentine's Day but appropriate for year-round as well.  This basket has more of a boxed-out shape than the typical one because of the construction method.  I got the idea for this basket when making my Toy Tote".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Lollipop Valentine Cards

Two child centered Valentine's gift ideas

Tutorial at Emma Owl Blog

"Children love Valentine’s Day as much as grown ups!  My Mom always sends us a little something special on the 14th, and I am going to do the same for my own Children because I loved (and still love) it so much!  That’s the thing about Valentine’s Day, you can share it with everyone special in your life! All days are a good time, but Valentine’s day just reminds us to say, “hey, you are special and important in my life!” We made 2 ‘Children orientated’ little gift ideas".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a 3-D Heart within a Heart

Hang your open heart in the window 

Tutorial at Purple Hues and Me Blog

"Thinking about a quick and easy way to decorate for Valentine's Day, one that's different and catches the eye of your loved ones?  How about making a hanging 3D heart within a heart....Draw two 1/2 heart images (smaller heart in center) on a 5 1/2"x8 1/2" cardboard and cut out".... Read more

Tutorial - Make an Exploding Book Valentine Card

Gather your favorite Valentine stickers and scrapbook paper

Tutorial at Joyful Daisy Blog

"Are you ready to have lots of fun and impress all your friends?  Well check out the latest version of our favorite paper project…the Exploding Book with Pop Ups!  This was so much fun and once I figured out how to add three heart pop ups it took me under one hour to make".... Read more

Tutorial - Make a Fabric Embroidered Bookmark

Simple bookmarks are perfect for teaching children to embroider

Tutorial at Adventures of a DIY Mom

"My youngest daughter embroidered these fabric bookmarks for her siblings for Christmas this year. She's only five. I am super impressed with her attention to detail and the fact that she stuck with it until they were done. I helped her knot the thread and tie it off, but she did all of the embroidery herself. We started at the beginning of November and pulled them out every few days and she would do a little bit or a lot depending on her mood. I think one of the reasons that this was enjoyable for her was that I tried not to rush her. We started in plenty of time and I let her quit when she was tired of doing it".... Read more