Tutorial - Make a Recycled Desk Top Organizer

Simple organizer to make in 3 easy steps

Tutorial at Diy Crafts Blog

"Gather Your Supplies: 12 small boxes, (I am using very small baking soda boxes) a bottle of glue, 2 colors of paint (I am using darker colors but you can use whatever you prefer) a small paint brush, and last but not least a tissue box. (Please use a large one for this because small ones don't work as well for this craft".... Read more

Tutorial - Make a T-Shirt for Grandma

An awesome Christmas gift for grandma that kids can make

Tutorial at Non Toy Gifts Blog

"My parents haven’t hugged my kids in two and a half years. I knew it would come to this but there was no other way around it. I had to say yes to the man of my dreams and if he happened to live on the other side of the world, I packed my bags and moved farther away from home.  My grandma was my best friend when I was a little girl and it makes me sad to see that my kids can’t have the same connection with their grandparents. Crossing an ocean is easy to do on the map but it involves more in real life: finances, time and courage to fly with two energetic little boys. We try to make up for the distance with Skype, photos and gifts".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Scrappy Stuffed Cat Toy

Gift idea for babies, children, and cat lovers of all ages

Tutorial at Sew Toy Blog

"In the process of creation of every new toy, while I am drawing a draft on a paper, when trying out different face expressions, or while I am combining pieces of fabric and sewing them together, the toy starts to create its own character. I never know what I will end up with at the end. It is like that they have their own life; I just help them to come alive. Does this happen to you too?  This is exactly how I created my new softie friend Bernie the Cat".... Read more

Tutorial - Make Color Blocked Throw Pillows

Transform your living room with new covers for your throw pillows

Tutorial at Plaster & Disaster Blog

"Throw pillows are annoyingly expensive, though, so I decided to buy a few new ones but also sew some of my own. I thought that a variety of color-block patterns could be a fun way to bring in lots of colors that tie to the pinks, yellows, and blues in the room, so my first step was to buy an array of solid color fabric.  I  wanted to experiment with different color blocking patterns and combinations, and ended up putting together five different covers".... Read more

Tutorial - Remake a Sweatshirt into a Coatigan

You can use any loose/easy fit sweatshirt or raglan sleeve pattern

Tutorial at Makery Blog

"This is a hack I’ve been wanting to test out for a while. A simple raglan sleeve sweatshirt pattern, to my mind, had potential to be hacked into coatigan. And what do you know.  I’d been eyeing this cable knit jacquard ponte from Dragonfly Fabrics. When it arrived I wasn’t disappointed. Yes it is as soft, squishy and bouncy as it looks. The only unexpected thing for me was the reverse of the fabric wasn’t grey but a black synthetic mesh type affair. The best way I can describe it is a sandwich of layers. I’d been flippy flopping between a skirt, dress or jacket for this fabric. Once I saw the reverse I decided on the coatigan".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Burlap Rose

Use jute roses to decorate all kinds of things

Tutorial at Cards, Crafts, Kids Projects Blog

"Hi friends sharing an altered wooden Keyholder featuring handmade Jute/ Burlap/Hessian Roses. The Key-holder is in the shape of a house and I used loads of pearls and roses with a touch of glitter here and there!   The top has a Spellbinders border die as a background to which I added the roses and glittery flowers and tiny leaves[ using Memory Box Spring Border on glitter foam]  Couldn't resist adding a tiny rabbit peeking from behind the burlap rose".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Hammock Chair

Comfortable seating made in a few hours

Tutorial at A Crafty Mix Blog

"There is no better way to spend a lazy summer afternoon than in a hammock in a beautiful garden. This easy DIY only takes an hour and costs under R200 – now that’s pretty cool. There are tons of How-To’s on the internet, but the best one I found was at A Beautiful Mess. Her step by step instructions were so easy to follow. I made a few changes which I’ll try share with you".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make an R2D2 Style Apron

Unisex style, for guys and gals and not difficult to make

Tutorial at So Sew Easy Blog

"So there are probably two scenarios.  Either you have seen this and are squealing and jumping around with glee, or you just don’t get it and think I’ve lost my senses at last. Probably the latter. It’s not exactly my usual style.  For those of you excited and already running to your stash for the right fabrics – May the Force Be With You. The rest of you need a Jedi mind-trick – these ARE the droids you are looking for! Or I guarantee that someone you know wants one of these, you just might not know about their secret Star Wars obsession.  Did you notice I’m a secret Sci-Fan fan?  Yup, ever since I was a little girl.  The original Star Wars film came out in 1977, when I was 8 years old so I basically grew up with the Star Wars original trilogy".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Crochet a Jute Coaster Set

A project to start while watching football

Tutorial at Olives & Okra Blog

"We’re going to my parents house for Thanksgiving dinner, so I thought I should make them a little something. I have a six-pack of jute in my craft stash, so I thought I would crochet a few jute coasters over the next couple of days. Jute is a natural plant fiber that’s made up of many threads. It comes in several sizes and weights. The size used in this pattern is similar to twine but a little thicker. The natural color of jute is a drab gray with discoloration in some of the threads, so I paired it up with a colored yarn. I picked Red Heart Super Saver, in Carrot since it’s still Fall, and Thanksgiving is around the corner. Jute can be a bit stiff, so a larger crochet hook is needed to work the stitches. The Jute Coaster Set is worked in single crochet and can be completed in a few hours".... Read more

Tutorial - Make a Kids Thanksgiving Party Favor

Last minute treat for the Thanksgiving table

Tutorial at Happier Than a Pig in Mud Blog

"Grab some candy corn while you still can folks! Especially now that it's marked down.   These Turkey Toes are a cute little party favor for the kiddy table and come together in no time. I've seen the idea around the 'net, my contribution is the silly poem. The candy could be wrapped in clear bags, mesh, tulle, anything really. And they could be dressed up with pretty ribbon to match your setting if desired".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Felted Acorn Garland

Make cute ornaments, table decoration or a garland for your tree

Tutorial at The Magic Onions Blog

"Jazz up your home for autumn. Or make a colorful garland for your Thanksgiving table or  your Christmas tree. Or make one to keep your home wonderfully woodsy all year round. I promise, once you have your ADORABLE felted acorn garland up in your home, you’ll never want to take it down.  Pin this graphic tutorial on Pinterest so that you can save the instructions forever. You’ll be happy you did later when you are looking for it".... Read more

Tutorial - Thanksgiving Place Setting Ideas

Grab your tags and pens and get ready to show off your best hand lettering

Tutorial at The Beauty DoJo Blog

"Before we jump into the Christmas craze, let’s take a few moments to focus on the yummiest holiday, Thanksgiving! I’ve always found it funny how everyone goes crazy with “black friday” shopping the day after we’re suppose to celebrate all the things we are thankful for. Actually, now it’s not even black friday anymore since most stores start on Thursday! As much as I love shopping, I don’t understand how anyone could skip out on a yummy Thanksgiving meal to wait in long ridiculous lines. Anyway, enough rambling, let’s jump into this Thanksgiving place setting + diy gold glitter tags".... Read more

Tutorial - Refashion a Mousepad with Embroidery

Make with patterns and colors to match any style

Tutorial at Plaster & Disaster Blog

"DIY can get in your head. When you like to make and fix your own things, you can end up with the idea that you really should just DIY everything. With limited time, that leads to stuff not getting done, and small problems just sitting around and festering.  Like my mouse pad: Yes, that is the mouse pad that I have been using. I got it for free (from the Massachusetts Dairy Farmers, if you can believe it) like seven years ago as a temporary measure, figuring I’d either make myself a nicer one or buy something special. Obviously that never happened, and it just got more decrepit".... Read more

Tutorial - Wall Decor from Recycled Cardboard Rolls

Affordable seasonal decor

Tutorial at Cute Simple Stuff Blog

"When it comes to seasons my favorites are fall and winter, definitely. I´m a colder weather instead of a warm weather all the way. To me, there is nothing better than fall and winter weather, with the warm clothing, the hot drinks, Christmas lights and the smell, the feels, in general, the feels.  Now for this DIY a friend sent me this cropped photo or this cool idea. It´s a different concept but when I saw it I thought: wow, what a clever and fun way of upcycling this kind of items. So I wanted to give the concept a try, with my own spin on it".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Corn Husk Flowers

Dry corn husks and make a floral autumn decor

Tutorial at Creative Khadija Blog

"Handmade Flowers making is always an interesting idea! I enjoy making handmade flowers and sharing step by step tutorials with my readers, Isn’t it fun creating beautiful stuff from something ordinary? So here today I am going to share a creative idea for making handmade flowers. Something from trash to treasure! As fall season is going on beautifully and winter is almost here, So I thought to make something according to it. I made corn husk flowers. They are super easy yet perfect for fall decore. I saw fall wreaths on Pinterest decorated with corn husk. It suddenly inspire me to try something with corn husk".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Weave a Rag Rug

Perfect to have under your feet when doing the dishes

Tutorial at The Farmhouse in the Field Blog

"I love making things to make my home happy and cozy. Sure, you can go out and buy some mass produced item, but when you make a basket, quilt or rag rug for your home, you know what the quality of the item is, you choose the materials and you can change up the colors, textures, etc.  I started this blog featuring one of these rugs. They are the perfect use up for selvages, old  flannel blankets that have torn or even to reduce that fabric stash we all have. These make wonderful gifts and they may last long enough to even be passed down. I made my first rag rug over a year ago and I'm happy to say, it's one of my favorite things I've ever made".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Spicy Asian Party Mix

Mixture of flavorful snacks with crunchiness and fire

Tutorial at The Seaman Mom Blog

"Are you throwing a party this holiday season? Start the party right with a Spicy Asian Party Mix Recipe that is sure to delight your guests. Every good party needs a tasty snack mix to add a little crunch and prep the guest for more deliciousness. It only takes a few ingredients and it’s so easy and quick to make you’ll want to use this recipe for your every day snacking too".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Stacked Tube Pendant

Pendant takes under 10 minutes to make and nails the minimalist and metallics trend

Tutorial at Makery Blog

"If you thought my rubber and brass tube necklace was simple, this pendant is even more so! The pieces come from the same batch of tubing offcuts in the previous post. This time  6 pieces of metal tube the same diameter and graduating lengths (approx 1″ and smaller). I played around with arranging them and settled on this staggered configuration".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Market Basket

Perfect for gathering produce from the garden or when you go the farmer's market

Tutorial at The Farmhouse in the Field Blog

"When you make a homemade gift for someone, you never know whether they really want it or if it's something that they accept to be nice. I, at least, never am sure. But then someone says something about something you made that really makes you realize how valued it is.  I've been basketweaving since the early nineties and back then, made a lot of baskets. When I moved, I left a lot of baskets at my parent's home. I really didn't think anything about it until last week.  "Your brother wants you to weave him a basket", my mother said.  "Chris wants a basket?"  "Yes, he saw the one I use all the time and I told him you made it", she said.  "Well, she needs to make me one", was my brother's response".... Read more

Tutorial - Upcycle Clothing with Batik

Step by step on how to use batik to revamp your clothes
 
Tutorial at Green Issues by Agy Blog

"Batik is a very traditional form of textile art in South East Asia. Wax is used applied to the fabric in a technique called "wax resist dye" before colour is painted to dye it.  Areas with wax will resist the dye.  The most well known form of batik is Indonesian batik.  My experience with it so far is that it is like Chinese calligraphy. I had so much fun trying out the technique with my white top".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Turkey Hot Pad

Gather some autumn felt and cotton fabrics

Tutorial at Crafty Staci Blog

"Here we are, at the tenth in my year-long Hot Pad of the Month series, and I have a confession to make.  I really wanted to avoid making it a turkey.  I have nothing against them, I just feel like sometimes that’s the go-to when we’re talking about Thanksgiving décor.  I mulled it over for a long time, staring at the shape I’ve been using each month and guess what?  All I could see was a turkey.  Well, I finally gave in and followed my wattle-necked muse, and I couldn’t be happier with it.  I guess the lesson I learned is don’t fight poultry.  Or something like that".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Boxy Cuffed Tee

Tutorial for a comfy and versatile boxy tee

Tutorial at Makery Blog

"I’ll begin by apologising for the image quality in this post. I am having some serious photography woes at the moment. Doesn’t seem to matter what I do. Winter light levels have kicked in and I have some work to do to try and counteract this. I have a total mental block when it comes to the technicalities of camera settings but am TRYING to get my head around compensating for low light conditions. Right now…it just ain’t happening. And short of discontinuing blog posts until I sort it (not an option) I’m having to suck it up and make do with what I can muster photography wise for now. So basically….sorry for the s*** photos…That said…I am pretty pleased with this top".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Covered Hanger

Wrap a few in tissue paper with a lavender bag for a thoughtful hand made gift

Tutorial at Hands On Workshop Blog

"These Covered Coathangers look really pretty and they’re super practical too. NO sewing involved. Coathangers are an ingeniously simple design. Perfect for hanging business shirts, but not so perfect for many women’s tops and dresses. Strappy tops and light Summer dresses have a habit of slipping off just after you’ve hung them. You hang up the item again, and it slides off a second time. The coathanger is left swinging on the rack, almost daring you to do it again".... Read more

Tutorial - Make a Peppermint Mocha Candle

An inexpensive gift idea that can be made in bulk

Tutorial at Aran Sweaters Direct Blog

"As the holidays begin to roll around, it's time to start thinking of gift giving! I've come to realize that candles are the universal gift to give. Whether a life long friend, or a new acquaintance., everyone loves and appreciates a wonderful scented candle. This candle recipe is not only festive for the holidays with it's peppermint and chocolate aromas, but it is a healthy recipe as well".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Friendly Monster Toy

Simple and fun sewing project suitable for beginning sewers

Tutorial at Sew Toy Blog

"I like little monsters, but not the scary ones, only the kind, friendly ones. Especially I love little baby monsters that are colorful, happy, and a little bit mischievous. I love their big eyes, being aware of every opportunity to play around and a big happy smile showing off their first sharp milky teeth. They are not so different from my own two little monsters when their eyes sparkle full of fun ideas".... Read more

Tutorial - Make a Cork Tissue Box Cover

Use zipper on the opening for a final touch

Tutorial at Hands On Workshop Blog

"There are some bathroom consumables (that is, the items you regularly replace) which are nice to splash out on – like botanical scented handwash in lovely bottles. But groovy designs on cardboard tissue boxes is not one of them. They look good, but the extra cost seems silly for something which get tossed out after a couple of weeks.  Here’s a way to make a smart looking cover to disguise the ho-hum print on your box of budget priced tissues".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Kimono Cardigan

Uses simple rectangles - no pattern required.

Tutorial at Makery Blog

"This is one of two Hacci knits kindly sent to me by Girl Charlee. You can see what I did with the other one here. Of the two, this was the easier to work with. Both my serger and standard machine handled this well with fine jersey needles. You’ll likely need to employ the differential feed on your serger due to the fabric’s urge to stretch under the pressure foot. So recommend swatching to perfect your settings before you get going".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Ribbon Fall Garland

Would make a nice addition to Thanksgiving decor

Tutorial at The Seaman Mom Blog

"This DIY fall garland project is ridiculously easy and quick! Once you’ve got your supplies together it should take less than 10 minutes to make. You could then cross this pretty garland across a fireplace, or along an empty, white wall as I did.  You can use leaves from your backyard or a park or you can purchase artificial ones and then paint but I think the natural leaves look so much better and give your garland a more authentic look. And if you are a rustic decor lover, you’ll enjoy working with natural leaves, they add a touch of warmth to any house".... Read more

Tutorial - Make a Rubber and Brass Tube Necklace

  Necklace made from engineering materials

Tutorial at Makery Blog

"This is what happens when my weekend plans get messed up and I’m forced to stay home with nothing specific to do. I start playing with random materials to see what I can come up with. I love using materials for something other than their intended purpose. This necklace is comprised entirely of “stuff” more at home in the hardware shop. But I find the contrast between the metals and rubber really pleasing".... Read more

Tutorial - Make an Upcycled Advent Calendar

Get into the Christmas spirit with this upcycled advent calendar, made from paper bags

Tutorial at Curly Made Blog

"Everyone is already thinking about twinkling sparkling lights and presents, so to get even more in the Christmas spirit, why not make this calendar with papers you already have at home? Best part is finding treats and small presents to fill the bags with, since I made this one especially for my sister and since she is a little fashionista, besides the candy, I've also added some hair clips, rings, a necklace and small makeup items".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Simple Drawstring Bag

Bag has French seams, so no need for lining

Tutorial at Threading My Way Blog

"In August a friend gave me a huge amount of fabric. All she wanted in return, was for me to make the calico into drawstring bags of various sizes. The rest of the fabric was mine to keep. Today I'll show you how I made my calico bags. There's no need for lining, as the French seams enclose the raw edges and make a very neat finish - a quick and easy project you can whip up in next to no time".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Tutu

Tutorial includes a no sew option

Tutorial at Easy Sewing for Beginners Blog

"Here’s my latest video tutorial showing you how to make a tutu with a no sew tutu option included. With this tutorial I give you a size guide for making tutus for 0-5 year olds and a formula for working out the waistband size and tutu length for any one who wants to wear a tutu. So you can quite easily use this tutorial for making a tutu for an adult as well! I hope you find this tutorial useful. I’d love to see your photos of any you make".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Gift Bags Inexpensively

Decorate bags as much or as little as you like

Tutorial at Borei Design Blog

"From one, $1 roll of brown craft wrapping paper I made ornament gift bags for my husband's entire family and had plenty left over.  It's also a great way reuse/recycle old wrapping paper, magazines, newspapers and etc. Once you learn the basic folding construction of a gift bag it is a total game changer.  You will need to start by cutting your selected paper (news, wrapping or whatever you choose to use) into a rectangle. For this tutorial my rectangle measured 10 inches wide x 15 inches high.  This measurement will make the odd size bag (that I needed) but it is a good size to use to learn the folding process".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make DIY Matchbox Mints

Small birthday remembrance gift for a friend or co-worker

Tutorial at The Beauty Dojo Blog

"Hello cute little matchbox mints! If you can’t already tell, I’ve been on a creative kick! My desk has been covered with paper scraps, stamps, and all kinds of art supplies from all of the diy projects I’ve been doing lately; which means I get to share lots of fun projects with you! Today I will be showing you how to make these adorable matchbox mints. They are very simple to make and would make great party favors".... Read more

Tutorial - Make a Thanksgiving Cookie Bouquet

Edible treat and holiday decoration at the same time

Tutorial at Edible Crafts Blog
 

"Need unique Thanksgiving gift ideas? What about a delicious Cookie bouquet? It looks and tastes awesome. It makes a wonderful hostess gift. The tutorial below shows you how to make a cookie bouquet like this. Thanksgiving dinner is one of the most anticipated meals of the year. You can decorate your table with an edible centerpiece such as Thanksgiving candy bouquet or cookie bouquet".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Textured Candle Holders

Layered muslin adds texture to wood blocks

Tutorial at Hands On Workshop Blog

"We found these small wood blocks at Bunnings which are used to stack under sofa legs to add height and protect the floor. We started by painting on primer, then a layer of glue, but the surface crackled and blistered. The result created an interesting effect because the base colour shows through the crackled paint.  By adding another element (strips of muslin) and finishing off with a highlight colour. The textured finish turns a useful item into an decorative accessory for a table setting. The trick to creating this textured painted finish is to have an oil-based primer as the base, add a layer of paint, then aquadhere glue, then add another light layer of paint as a highlight colour".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Snowman Pillow

Cute design for the winter season

Tutorial at Patchwork Posse Blog

"I am a super big fan of blue.  I believe I got that love of blue from my mother.  It was and still is her go-to color.  If you look into my fabric stash, this is the color that I have the most of.  I have a hard time not putting it into a project.  For this snowman pillow, I used the fabric from the Dear Stella Ashe line.   It couldn’t have been more up my alley.  The blues and tones are simply divine.  After making the quilt, I ended up with a few half square triangles and decided to make a matching pillow".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Sew a Reusable Coffee Sleeve

Tutorial includes free, printable pattern

Tutorial at Borei Design Blog

"When I received a lovely fat quarter bundle from the Little House on the Prairie Andover Fabrics Collection in the mail, the color and patterns made me think of coffee....well in all fairness I'm always thinking of coffee but these really did, ok? Reusable coffee sleeves help to cut waste and adds a little snazz to your cup.   I have been wanting to make some for quite a while and these patterns were perfect for the task".... Read more

Tutorial - Decorate a Mug with Mirrors and Clay

Way to recycle and repurpose a chipped mug

Tutorial at Creative Khadija Blog

"My little niece shot another coffee mug but that was chipped only. You know what I did? I simply grab the chipped mug when her Mom was going to throw it in the trash basket, I decorated it with Mod Podge Collage Clay and some mirrors which usually used for embroidery and decorative purpose. And then I have returned the mug to her. Now she is happily having this mug as her make up brushes holder. Would you like to see how I have decorated this chipped mug? Have a look here".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Mailing Tube Vase

Use pretty wallpaper samples for decorative covers

Tutorial at Hands On Workshop Blog

"Do you have lots of vases that are white or glass? They’re perfect for a colourful bunch of flowers. But, sometimes a splash of pattern or colour is what’s needed to create a decorative display on a sideboard or table WITHOUT flowers.  Here’s a way to create a vase arrangement which looks good without lots of flowers. You can also use these cylinder vases to cover any old jar or container. What’s better is that we made these from postal mailing tubes and leftover bits of wallpaper, so we’re re-using easy to find materials. Try getting wallpaper samples or remainders from your paint or hardware store, and mix and match some".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Sew a Quick Teddy Bear Toy

Embroidered details make it safe for baby

Tutorial at Sew Toy Blog

"A small soft teddy bear is just a perfect gift for a baby. Having this in mind, I have prepared this free teddy bear pattern, that is super easy and fast to sew, just perfect for the little baby’s hands to hold and hug.  I love teddy bears since forever. I got my first one, my Bruno, when I was just a small baby. Teddy bear Bruno sticks with me for better and for worse for nearly 40 years now. Today, Bruno plays with my two sons who know, just how very precious he is to me and thus handle him with special care. Apparently I am not the only teddy bear fan since teddy bears are among the most popular gifts not just for children but are often given to adults as well to signify love, congratulations, or sympathy".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Knit Pants for a Child

Draft Baby or toddler leggings from an existing pair

Tutorial at Patchwork Posse Blog

"I hope you have your knit materials ready because we are about to sew some cute baby/toddler knit pants! I wish I could teach you how to draft patterns from scratch but I don’t feel I can do it properly on a blog post. It’s easier for me to explain things in person, on a table, with paper, pencil and a ruler. I love live sewing classes! Since that is not possible here I am teaching you today how to draft some baby and toddler knit pants (or leggings) from an existing pair! It’s really easy".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Cushion with Woven Webbing

You can make this copper-finish rustic cushion cover from easy to find materials

Tutorial at Hands On Workshop Blog

"I discovered this jute webbing tape while wandering around Bunnings a while back (Australian big box hardware). It’s used for tying up plants in the garden. I thought it would make something interesting if you used it for weaving. Then I discovered the idea had already been done very nicely by stylist Tara Dennis as a table runner, so I featured it in our newsletter.  To take the idea a step further, I tested out some copper fabric paint left over from the Cotton Muslin Scarf Kit. The results are quite appealing. It’s perfect for the beginner crafter because you really don’t need any special talent".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Sew a Bowl with Rope

Turn humble rope into a beautiful and handy bowl

Tutorial at The Seaman Mom Blog

"... I thought I’d make something super fun too, something that’s also easy and relaxing, with stuff I had on hand already! Like these pretty bowls made out of rope, to hold our Pop Secret popcorn while watching our favorite movies (tutorial below). These are so easy to sew, exciting and relaxing at the same time so if you own a sewing machine you’ll want to give these a try! It all took less than half an our, maybe around 20 minutes for the 3 bowls so this is probably the quickest sewing project I’ve ever done. Perfect for a beginner sewist".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Scented Carpet Powder

Customize deodorizer with your favorite scent

Tutorial at By Brittany Goldwyn Blog

"If you have a lot of carpet or rugs in your house, you know that one of the easiest ways to give your rooms a pick-me-up is by using deodorizing carpet powder before you vacuum. I’ve always used an Arm & Hammer “pet fresh” powder, but a few months ago, I ran out and decided to use plain old baking soda. After all, the carpet powder you buy at the store is about 96% baking soda, 2% artificial fragrance, and 2% other stuff (hydrogen peroxide, water, alcohols, etc.). And baking soda by itself is pretty cheap, especially when you buy it in big containers, which I do because it can be used to so many things around the house".... Read more

Tutorial - Make a Fruit Bowl with a Palm Leaf

Use a good glossy opaque paint in a bold color to highlight the  natural lines of the leaf

Tutorial at Hands On Workshop Blog

"This hack is a fruit bowl made from a Palm tree leaf, called a Sepal. Lynn Pavey came up with this idea after finding a Sepal when out walking and then spying her unfinished tin of exterior house paint.  It really doesn’t require much skill, just a bit of painting. Of course, if you don’t live anywhere remotely near palm trees, it might be difficult. But, it might inspire you to look twice at those sculptural natural forms we find on the ground when out walking in nature. Sepals make beautiful pieces to display on a side table, as a centrepiece, or on a mantel".... Read more

Tutorial - Add a Fake Camisole to an Existing Blouse

Keeps you modest, cool, and comfortable at the same time

Tutorial at Threading My Way Blog

"I've had this blue blouse for ages. Made from a thin cotton, most probably voile or lawn, it's lightweight and comfortable - perfect for warm weather. Only problem is, the front is a tad too low, meaning I always have to wear a singlet or camisole underneath. That's fine on cool days, but in warm weather, the singlet makes it too hot to wear".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Crochet Fall Leaves

Easy to make fall leaves free crochet pattern

Tutorial at The Painted Hinge Blog

"Hey Folks!  Two of my favorite things about Fall is the leaves changing color and good crochet weather. (Seasoned crocheters (pun intended) know what I mean by good crochet weather.) I decided to combine these two things with this crochet pattern! Fall Leaves Free Crochet Pattern  - The finished size is approximately 4″ long and wide at the widest points (not including the stem".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Play the Dots and Boxes Game

You can play this pencil and paper game anywhere, at anytime

Tutorial at Threading My Way Blog

"I love playing games with the kids, but I needed a break from Uno and Checkers, so thought I'd teach them how to play Dots and Boxes - a simple pencil and paper game, so nothing to buy.  We used to play Dots and Boxes when we were kids and it's just as relevant today. I keep reading about the need to limit screen time for kids. It's important that children realize that games can be played without a computer / iPad / phone, etc. And, it's absolutely essential that they learn to play games they can play with their peers".... Read more

Tutorial - Cord and Rhinestone Statement Necklace

Gold leaves compliment the rhinestones

Tutorial at Happy Girly Crafty Blog

"I'm super excited for my new project! I can't wait to show you my new fab necklace! For this project people at Beadmixer were kind enough to offer me the supplies. This was my first attempt with rhinestones and I really liked how it turned out!  Want to see what I used? Read on".... Read more