Tutorial - How to Make Decorative Table Weights

(for those looking forward to Summer, or who live in the Southern Hemisphere)

Tutorial at A Crafty Mix Blog

"It drives me insane when a sneaky gust of wind messes up a table we’ve spent hours decorating. Instead of relying on plates and cutlery to keep the cloth in place you can make your own inexpensive tablecloth clips that fits your unique decor and are keeps the tablecloth from becoming a parachute".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Knit a Potholder

Cute potholders with a retro, vintage look

Tutorial at The Chilly Dog Blog

" I have to thank my wonderful mother-in-law for providing the inspiration for this project! She recently sent me one of her favorite, handmade potholders. Hers was crocheted, likely by some lovely friend or family member. The pretty stripes and simple design inspired me to create my own knit version. Don't blink, because the stitch pattern for this one is an easy linen stitch worked in the round".... Read more

Tutorial - Make a Faux Fur Pom Pom Bag Charm

Put together a trendy decoration in just a few minutes

Tutorial at Happy Girly Crafty Blog

"Today I'm really happy to share something I've wanted to make for too long! A faux fur bag charm like those giant ones everyone seems to have their bags these days! I'm sure you've seen them before! I could just go out and buy one but what's the fun in that? (Also I'm pretty sure it would cost me more".... Read more

Tutorial - Peacock Feathers Design Mosaic Wall Art

Make one-of-a-kind wall art with colored glass or rhinestones

Tutorial at Creative Khadija Blog

"As there are 4 walls of my craftroom and right now 3 walls have been designed by Me (actually It’s hard for me to stop my hands, haha)I have painted one wall with spring inspired wall art paint, The opposite to that wall is decorated with a heart shaped instagram polaroid prints. Now this peacock feather inspired wall is next to that polaroids decorated wall. I did this unique wall art design almost 4 months back, I am lazy and I know it. Hehe! (Not Really, Just Kidding) Reason behind sharing this tutorial too late is scheduling mistake".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Dress Up a Welcome Mat

A fresh way to add color and cuteness to a cheap black rubber mat
 
Tutorial at Hands On Workshop Blog

"A front door mat is called a “Welcome mat” for a reason. It’s one of the first things people see when arriving at your door.  If you need something serviceable but inviting, here’s a fresh way to add colour and cuteness to a cheap black rubber mat. It’s a way to say “Welcome”, without the words.  The flowers and leaves woven into this mat are made from old kids’ singlets. You can use any type of jersey cotton but stretch cotton material is necessary to weave around the holes easily. We used singlets for the flowers and an old T-shirt for the green leaves (because we had no green singlets). The rubber mat with circular holes came from Bunnings* for less than $10".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Mosaic Doorstop

Like building a puzzle, except you get to choose what pieces to use

Tutorial at A Crafty Mix Blog

"I love doing mosaics, it’s like building a puzzle but you get to decide what pieces you want to use. This little doorstop is a perfect beginner project if you’d like to learn how to mosaic and it doesn’t cost a lot either. Start by doing a little mock up of what you’d like your doorstop to look like. I drew a heart and then added the little birds. Basic shapes are always easier when you make your first mosaic. Don’t make the shape to small otherwise you’ll just end up frustrated and there’ll be glue all over the place".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make 3 Quick Party Snacks

These three dishes require little effort and look fun and interesting when placed together

Tutorial at AKI 1 a.m. Blog

"I love quick recipes and easy to cook, bake and make food items. Today I am sharing three quick party snacks perfect for both brunch and drink parties. These are easy to whip up and takes less than 30 minutes each. You can work with the quantities and flavors based on your guest list. Lets get started".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a No-Sew Fabric Ottoman

Uses recycled plastic bottles, fabric, staple gun and fabric glue

Tutorial at A Crafty Mix Blog

"My son asked us to get him a Pouffe to rest his feet on when he’s relaxing in his hammock.  Now these things come in all shapes and sizes, but none of them were quite the right height or colour, so we ended up making one. It turned out to be really, really easy, and we recycled some plastic bottles at the same time. What you need to make a no-sew denim pouffe: 7 plastic bottles, we used 2.5 liter plastic coke bottles, 1.5 m x 1 m stretch denim fabric, 2 wooden circles".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Paper Bells with Newspaper

Paint bells with colors of your choice and hang

Tutorial at The Sunshine Corner Blog

"What I am sharing today is not something new, many people have done it before. Here is the tutorial on paper bells. Don't go by the number of steps, they are simple to do.  Firstly begin with making sticks/reeds from the newspaper. This is bit tough for beginners and you may get sticks of varying sizes initially. But practice makes man perfect. I learnt finally to make uniform and thin reeds. My learning tip here would be don't stop in between. Finish doing your reeds all at once. Make 4 vertical strips out of one sheet of news paper. Begin rolling at one corner of the paper".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Sweatband and Hat Reducer

Terry toweling sweatband that also doubles as a hat reducer

Tutorial at Threading My Way Blog

"It's not often I get a request from Mr TMW, asking me to do some sewing for him. Recently he asked me to make him a terry towelling sweat band for his gardening hat. He wanted to keep the perspiration out of his eyes, but he also wanted to make the hat a tad tighter so it would sit a little higher on his head.  Although I had lots of terry velour on hand - left over from baby wash cloths - it took a few reminders from Mr TMW to get me started on this project".... Read more

Tutorial - Refashion a Fleece Sweatshirt into a Jacket

Make a cute and stylish cropped jacket from a sweatshirt
 
Tutorial at The Makery Blog

"It’s been all about the cozy around here. Temperatures as we know have been less than balmy and Shedquarters has been a little chilly to say the least. So an extra layer (or two) has been a prerequisite recently. Enter this oatmeal coloured “blah” fleece!  “Blah” because of the shape. But the fleece itself is super soft and has the appearance of felted wool….except way way softer! So I set about chopping it up….and this is what I ended up with".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Fabric Storage Basket

To store clothes, toiletries, toys or craft supplies

Tutorial at AKI 1 a.m. Blog

"It is convenient, practical and a need in every organized household- a storage basket. Today’s post is an easy tutorial on making a storage basket , make one for personal use or as a gift. The options to customize are limitless- from shapes, sizes to material choices. Let’s get started".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Zipper Tabs

A great way to finish off zippers on the ends of zippered pouches

Tutorial at Threading My Way Blog

"Today's tutorial will show you how I make my zipper tabs, so the finish on the front is neat and even, with no little bits sticking out.... 2" is the right width for a 1" wide zipper. If your zipper is a different width, adjust accordingly. The length of the zipper tab can be as long or as short as you would like. Alter the 3" dimension if you would like the tab shorter or longer.  NB: Set your iron to NO steam, to prevent burning fingers".... Read more

Tutorial - Make a Stained Glass Flowers Panel

To remind us of spring in the dark of winter

Tutorial at The Farmhouse in the Field Blog

"Winter always seems like the time do do stained glass, I don't know why. I guess during the spring and summer there is so much to do outside that winter is the time to buckle down and do what we can indoors.  This pattern is one I've made a smaller version here. It's small and I used leftover glass to make it.The soldering also leaves a lot to be desired. I'm getting better though".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make an Appliqued Owl Pillow

Stitch a quick and simple owl designed cushion

Tutorial at Sew Simple Blog

"After all the owls potholders and owls baby it's time time to sew something completely different. You need for the front: 53 x 53 cm canvas (we cut the pieces at 52 x 52 cm, if the application is complete; then we can be sure that disfiguration nothing more".... Read more

Tutorial - Make a "Mind the Gap" Draft Stopper

Cross stitch with Worsted Weight wool

Tutorial at Pillar Box Blue Blog

"The price I pay for living in an old victorian house is the draughtiness, the doors and windows are so old they don’t quite fit as snuggly as they should. To keep the cold at bay I make draught excluders. I have made a funky colourful draught excluder stitched on one side with some playful typography “Mind The Gap” and backed in denim.   I love using puns and words with personal significance with my DIY crafts".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Quilted Wall Hanging

Cute little mini quilt to whip up in a weekend

Tutorial at The Farmhouse in the Field Blog

"Now that the holidays are over life can calm down and not be so frenetic, and we can once again make things because we like to make things (or get a head start on next year's projects if we are so inclined).For the first few projects of the new year I wanted to do some quick projects. I still have two major quilts to finish for gifts SOMETIME during the year (didn't quite make it for Christmas) but in the meantime I need a to create a few things that can be done in a weekend or less. I like instant gratification".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Stamp on Tea Towels

Make your own stamps and print on tea towels

Tutorial at Vicki Smith Art with Kids Blog

"Creating your own stamps and printing them on tea towels is a fairly simple project and the results are perfect to give as gifts or to add some color to your own kitchen. It's also a fun way to spend an afternoon with a friend.  I spent quite bit of time researching the best place to purchase the towels, I looked in a number of stores and at many sites online".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a "I Still Do" Dishtowel

"I Still Do" PDF included with tutorial

Tutorial at Mary Martha Mama Blog

"I was rummaging through the Joanne’s remnant rack a few months back and happened upon some waffle weave fabric and thought “I need some more dish towels… I can make them with this!”. And then the fabric sat in my sewing room (AKA the basement) for months and months until at the beginning of this year when I was hit with the “let’s sew all the projects” bug and pulled it out to finally use it. Budget: Because the remants were half off I got 0.8 yards for $4.18 and I used half to make one dishtowel.  The piece of felt was $0.49 and the pom pom trim was $3.99 a yard but I had a 20% off coupon which took it down to 3.19 per yard.  I used half a yard of the trim.  The total cost of towel, trim, and felt was $4.18".... Read more

Tutorial - Make an Anchor Themed House Number

All you need is some pallet off cuts, rope, wood glue and chalk to make your own

Tutorial at A Crafty Mix Blog

"This gorgeous anchor by the Graphics Fairy was the inspiration for our new house number. It’s just perfect, our little housie by the sea is in a secure village called “Anchors Aweigh.  We added the number 50 to the image using Power Point and then we took some pallet off cuts, wood glue, saddles, rope and chalk and created a one of a kind sign. We cut the pallets into 4 x 35 cm pieces and 2 x 40 cm pieces, sanded them down and then".... Read more

Tutorial - Make a Natural Homemade Facial Scrub

The scrubs also make interesting gifts and favors
 
Tutorial at AKI 1 a.m. Blog

"I, like my mother, am an ardent lover of all things natural when it comes to skin care. Since adolescence I have been applying raw ingredients like honey and lemon and touch wood I have had decent skin. In the past few years, inspired by bloggers, I have started experimenting with homemade scrubs too. They have given me positive results and today I will be discussing 3 of my favourite scrubs! The best part is that you can customize it to your liking. Most ingredients will be easily available in your kitchen and it takes less than ten minutes to make each scrub".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Fabric Covered Planter

Recycle a large ice cream container into a pretty planter

Tutorial at Creative Homemaking Blog

"A fabric covered planter is a great and inexpensive way to brighten up your home decor. It’s an easy and inexpensive way to add interest (or cuteness) to any boring or empty space in your home, inside and outside. Plus if you’re using an ice cream container as I did, you get the chance to go green by recycling an item you normally throw in the garbage. You can use any container size and any fabric type or pattern, even scraps of fabric if you have many as I do. You can make this project holiday related as I did for this project".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Handmade Business Cards

Personalized business cards for the crafter

Tutorial at Creative Khadija Blog

"When I got an invitation of the lifestyle expo at Convention Centre, My friend suggest me to grab some business cards too as we might connect some new crafters and bloggers there. So this planned suddenly. I thought to try something handmade instead of printed business cards. I design my own handmade business cards then! Would you like to see how I have done it".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Triangle Folding Pouch

Use as a coin purse or to hold other small items

Tutorial at Nina Makes Blog

"I used to have this cute little triangle red leather coin purse as a child.  I have no idea where it has ended up, but with more than 30 house moves in my first 20 years of life it probably got lost somewhere along the way!  Making my kids a coin purse out of the pockets I use for the Diabetic Insulin Pump Bands reminded me of the little triangle one. Why not fabric instead of leather?  Well I couldn’t think of a reason".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Etched Glassware

Easily, and inexpensively, create beautiful designer-inspired etched monogram glassware

Tutorial at Borei Design Blog

"I have a love-hate relationship with wine glasses and glassware in general.  I love all the creative, beautiful pieces that are available for purchase but they are constantly being broken in my home.  I bought an absolutely gorgeous set last year that was pretty pricey.  I finally cut my losses and gave up on replacing the individual glasses as they broke.  After some thought, I decided to replace them all at once with an etched monogram set".... Read more

Tutorial - Make Donut Stickers with Labels

Cute stickers that are fun to make

Tutorial at Shades of Tangerine Blog

"I really enjoy a good donut.  I even enjoy a not-so-good gas station donut.  I'm not picky.  I think about them often, especially at work because donuts happen to be a frequent visitor in the staff lounge.  Since I stopped eating gluten, this has become distressing for me.  Seriously, I don't know who keeps bringing them but you need to stop. Do these reinforcement labels ever conjure up the image of donuts for you?  No? Is it just me?  I've always entertained the idea of sketching some pink frosting and a scattering of sprinkles on them, and today I did just that!  Now, donut stickers aren't as good as the real thing buuuut they're gluten free and super cute, so that's a win".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Doll Size Suitcase

Quick and easy recycle project for a doll fan in your life

Tutorial at XOXO Grandma Blog

"Excuse the long absence, it has been quite the winter! We were on the road for the holidays and then had I had a little mishap on the ice while shoveling snow. It concluded with my left arm in a cast and a minor surgery to hold the bones together. Not exactly how I envisioned starting 2016. What I had envisioned, though, was more cute, easy projects like this... so let's get this fun started and pretend that ice doesn't exist. At least for a few minutes. I found these two cute little tins at a thrift store and knew they'd make the perfect doll accessory. So, let me show you how I turned them into vintage looking travel cases.  You're going to love this project because it's super easy to make".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Fix a Mistake in a Finished Quilt

How to lift patches that were sewn wrong in a finished quilt

Tutorial at From My Carolina Home Blog

"Sometimes the excitement of finishing a project gets the better of me and I do something careless in my haste to finish.  Well, that happened with the Scrap Dance Mystery Quilt.  How is it that I can look at a quilt for weeks on end, do this mistake early on and miss every possible time to catch it?  The mistake was made in the original unit construction, yet I didn’t see it then.  Nor did I catch it when I assembled the blocks.  Or when I put the blocks together.  Or when I added the bloody borders!  Or when I loaded it to be quilted, and then quilted it.  Didn’t see it when I added the binding either.  I only noticed it when the whole, entire quilt was finished.  My stomach sank".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Rework a Quilt

How to take a quilt completely apart and requilt, using the skinning method.

Tutorial at From My Carolina Home Blog

"I promised to show this some time ago, and I haven’t had a moment to do so until now.  For what it is worth, I don’t recommend this, but if you are just this side of totally insane like me, here is how to skin a quilt.  I will admit that using the longarm for this project made it a bit easier than usual.  This was the not the first time I have had to take out major sections of quilting, and this is by far the better way.  If you do not have a longarm, the concepts are the same, but you need a big floor space to tape down the backing edge.  First let me show you the ‘before’ of the quilt, and why I just had to fix it".... Read more

Tutorial - Repurpose Game Pieces for a Dollhouse

Ideas for using game pieces in a miniature dollhouse as accessories and decor

Tutorial at Shades of Tangerine Blog

"Calico Critter house DIYs was the most popular search for my blog in 2015.  This post is all about doing just that with pieces from board games. Last night Patrick and I took my niece to this adorable toy store downtown called Poor Richard's.  As you can probably imagine, she loved everything about it and, in the expected two-year old fashion, wanted all of the toys. Thankfully, we avoided a meltdown when she found this charming little bunny Calico Critter and named it Ewok. Now, she's only two so I doubt she has any idea what an Ewok is. I most likely misunderstood her trying to say something else, but the name Ewok is going to stick because it's funny".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Quick Baby Burp Cloths

Sew soft, durable burp cloths with cloth diapers

Tutorial at Pieced Brain Blog

"I have another grandson coming in just a few weeks. So happy! He was on my mind for a long time on Saturday when I finally decided to drop what I was doing and make something for him: burp cloths. You have seen tutorials on how to embellish cloth diapers to turn them into burp cloths. I improved on what is out there and came up with a fast, softer, and more durable product: (1)  Instead of turning fabric under I cut the strips using a rotary cutter with a wavy blade, which makes assembly faster. Another benefit: once washed the edges will have a soft fray".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Your Own Momster

Make a one-of-a-kind lovable stuffie

Tutorial at A Crafty Mix Blog

"What could be more fun than making a little Momster that’s totally hug-able, easy to sew with endless possibilities for you to create your own unique lovable version. What you need to make a Momster: 60 x 60 cm medium-weight woven cotton or fleece or any other material that’s soft an cuddly for the body, 30 x 20 cm contrasting material for the arms, Black wool and embroidery needle".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Embroidered Tray Mats

Waterproof tray mat with pretty embroidery

Tutorial at Hands On Workshop Blog

"Plastic trays have a very functional purpose – they’re light to carry, easy to clean and inexpensive. But they’re not terribly attractive and cups and plates slip when you carry them. Spilled tea over the bikkies is a disappointing start to a quiet tea moment.  I’ve tried smartly-patterned tea towels but they’re a bit too big, even doubled over. After filming a video workshop one day and ferrying trays of things back and forth, Lynn and I cast our eyes around the materials we had here to make a tray mat. We spotted something with lots of potential – non-slip rubber matting used for lining drawers (or laying underneath table runners".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Mixed Media Background

Mixed media is the rage nowadays - create ten mixed media backgrounds

Tutorial at Kalasirjana Blog

"Here's the Challenge Theme - Create your own background.It could be on a card,layout or an altered project. No pattern paper allowed. Use tools like stamps, handmade or commercial stencils, paints, watercolours, texture pastes, embossing or anything else that strikes your fancy and show us your creative experiments. Here are few of my trials, I did quite a few backgrounds but was not able to finish all of them,  I do hope you'll like them"....Read more

Tutorial - Make a Recycled Denim Wine Gift Bag

Transform a pair of pre-loved jeans into a re-usable gift bag

Tutorial at Threading My Way Blog

"Today I'm going to show you a wine bottle gift bag made from a pair of pre-loved jeans - so much better than a brown paper bag, and it's re-usable, too.  This is the second wine bottle gift bag I've made from a pair of jeans.  The construction of both is basically the same".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Rustic Mod Tablet Holder

Build with scrap wood, using a minimal amount of tools

Tutorial at Saws on Skates Blog

"Today I have a super easy project for you. It’s another project I made entirely from scrap wood I had in my workshop. Do you love FREE as much as I do?!

I just got my first tablet on Black Friday. I know, I’m a little late to the tablet party. I couldn’t have been the only person in America without a tablet, right?! I quickly realized once I started using it that I would need some accessories. A cover would be good (still haven’t found one I like). I would also need some kind of holder. A holder for reading or for when using the tablet for recipes in the kitchen, etc. You know me, I don’t buy, I build, so I searched for some DIY tablet holders".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Yarn Bow Necklace

Would be especially cute for knitters and crocheters

Tutorial at Little Treasures Blog

"Wrap the yarn around your fingers - the thickness depends on the wrapping - the more strands you have - the thicker the bow. Decide on how thick you want it to be. Carefully take it off and tightly wrap it several times at the center of the bow.Leave a long tail, thread a needle, tie a knot and hide it in the bow".... Read more

Tutorial - Make Tea to Aid Your Digestion

Still recovering from food you enjoyed over the holidays?
 
Tutorial at Creative Homemaking Blog

"All the heavy food and piles of cookies and cakes at holidays took a toll on me. I’m not used to eat that much and I normally don’t have so many sweets in such a short period of time so after a couple of meals my tummy decided to give up on me. I felt all bloated and heavy ever since and suffered in silence before I remembered about this amazing de bloating tea recipe made with fennel and anise seeds, ginger and lemon zest".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make an Owl Potholder

Full tutorial with many pictures. With google translator-tool.

Tutorial at Sew Simple Blog

"They are: Henry and Hobbes. And they are the heroes at the stove. Well, even if they are sometimes different opinions, they still depend mostly on together".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Fabric Baby Blocks

You could use a pack charm squares to make these sweet toys

Tutorial at Mary Martha Mama Blog

"For Christmas this year I made my newest niece a set of soft fabric blocks.  My sons had a set like these when they were babies and they loved them.  Hopefully my niece loves them too.  Here’s how I made them.  I gathered up all my smaller scraps.  I have a few, as you can clearly see.  Next I used my 5.5 inch quilt square and rotary cutter to cut out a random assortment of fabric squares.  You could make your squares other sizes but I stuck with 5.5 inch since the quilt ruler enabled me to make them perfectly square".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Darth Vadar Necklace

Make for the Star Wars fan in your life

Tutorial at Handmade wih Ashley Blog

"It’s critical that you take care and  ensure the resin is measured at the correct amounts.  Also make sure the two parts are thoroughly mixed together.  (I have ruined several pendants because the resin never hardened because of a misstep at this step.) Once the resin is mixed, add in color.  You can use resin dyes, but I think simple acrylic craft paint works very well.  You do want to be careful.  A little paint can go a long way for coloring the resin".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Vinyl Record Clock

Recycled record, clock parts, and self-adhesive vinyl cutout of your choice

Tutorial at Wesens-Art Blog

"This is "Dincro" (dinosaur/crocodile) on a clock. (If you don't have an electronic cutting machine print the design mirrored onto the paper backside of the self-adhesive vinyl with your printer and cut it with a cutting knife or scissors".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Transfer Thread from Cones to Spools

Save money by buying a cone of color you need

Tutorial at Makery Blog

"Picture the scene. It was New Years Day. (Happy 2016 everyone!) A rare opportunity over the holidays to duck into Shedquarters and sneak some sewing in. All ready to rock and roll and then……aaargh! Not enough thread spools in the right colour for my overlocker! I can be a bit blasé about gathering supplies/notions for a project. I’ve developed quite a stash and kinda just assumed I would have enough standard spools in the general vicinity of this colour to cobble together a workable overlock stitch. (‘cos I use this colour all the time! Not! Doh!). But no. I had one cone in the colour I needed. Loads of it. But all on one cone".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Valentine Yarn Wreath

An easy under $10 craft to make in a day

Tutorial at Olives & Okra Blog

"Starting at the lower right of the wreath frame, wrap fabric around wreath frame and pin in place. Line up rows as close as possible. Sew the sides together working counterclockwise. Sew the left and rights sides together at the bottom and in the v-shape of the wreath frame. Fasten off. Weave in loose ends. Turn over so that seam faces the wall. Hold ribbon in place by gluing the end pieces together at the top of the wreath".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Fabric Bowl

Choose a fabric to fit the season or holiday

Tutorial at Hands On Workshop Blog

"In the gifting season, small containers are good to use to wrap things in. Home made treats or lollies look that much better in a hand-made container like these Easy Fabric Bowls. People really appreciate that it’s hand-made too. Lynn Pavey made these fabric bowls with very simple materials – fabric and a cornflour and water paste. Like the String Stars decorations we made, and the Rope Bowls Kit the cornflour paste forms a stiffening agent and makes the fabric hold it’s shapes when moulded around a base".... Read more

Tutorial - Make a Cardboard Piano Keyboard

Make a paper instrument just for fun

Tutorial at DIY Crafts Blog

"Hey guys!! It's Monday and I decided I would post how to make a small cardboard keyboard for those piano lovers out there! What really inspired me to do this was that I had a piano recital this Sunday and I thought it would be fun to do something piano themed. Anyways.. If you have any crafts or something themed that you would like me to do please write it down in the comments down below! Okay, now let's just jump into this".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Breakfast Yogurt Parfait

Sweet way to start your day

Tutorial at Sweet Yummy Goodies Blog

"Hey! I'm back with a new recipe for you guys! It is really Delicious and looks amazing too! I will be posting another recipe really soon, so watch out for that! Okay enough talk, let's get into this!  The ingredients you will need: 1 cup of yogurt, 1 small bowl of chocolate chips, 1 small bowl of granola, a spoon and a bowl shaped cup".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Bobby Pin Container

Recycle a tic tac pack for bobby pin storage

Tutorial at Borei Design Blog

"When you have a house full of teenagers, every little thing helps when it comes to organization.  Not too long ago I recycled a nut can to create a loose change container that really helped with the haphazard laying of coins around the house.  It seems to really help knowing that you have a cute container specifically for the purpose.  Another problem the girls have (and even I am slightly guilty) is keeping up with bobby pins.  Bobby pins are constantly needed when doing any kind of updo with long hair and have a tendency to be left here, there and everywhere".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Faux Mercury Glass

Get the look of Mercury glass simply

Tutorial at Shades of Tangerine Blog

"I know what you're thinking: the world needs another Mercury Glass tutorial like you need a thumbtack in your foot, but this is seriously the easiest - I promise. When I came up with this idea, I was really living on a prayer.  I needed something to fill the empty space on my new bar cart and I thought, "What do I have lying around?  Oh, here is an empty glass cider jug and a bag of cheap plastic pony beads." and just like that: magic was made".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Rhinestone Disk Earrings

Add some sparkle to your life

Tutorial at Jewels of Sayuri Blog

"In this post, I am going to be showing you how to make your very own sparkly "Rhinestone disk earrings". In the west the holiday season might have concluded with New year day,  but in India, it still continues with a harvest festival (known as Pongal, sankranthi or Bihu) coming up. So bling is still very much in. Without much ado here is the tutorial. The Original idea of using Aluminum foil to create jewelry must be credited to the late Aileen of Aileen's Tacky glue".... Read more