Tutorial - Make an Adult Coloring Pencil Roll

Choose some favorite fabrics for this project

Tutorial at Nina Makes Blog

"Since adult colouring (coloring) in books are all the rage at the moment I thought I better make a cute little pencil roll tutorial!  What a great way to store your pencils, they can bounce around in your bag without risking all the sharp points and they won’t rattle too!  I have to admit I am quite partial to colouring in but I usually end up colouring in with the kids in one of their colouring in books.  Drawing little doodles is fun too…no matter what you like to draw this is a great way to keep those pencils safe".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Paint Chip Phone Case

Takes less than 30 minutes, and there are endless color possibilities

Tutorial at Plaster & Disaster Blog

"Ready for a super easy and inexpensive project that works for anyone with a smart phone? Great!  Meet my phone. It’s a fine phone. In fact, it’s kind of snazzy because it’s yellow. But the case has seen better days.  All I needed to remedy the situation was a clear case (I got one for $7 on Amazon, but just make sure you get the right case for the phone model you have), a free paint swatch from the hardware store, scissors, and an x-acto knife".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Ombre Dye Fabric

Making something ombre is really easy, and you’ll love the results

Tutorial at The Tiptoe Fairy Blog

"One of my favorite things to do crafting wise is dyeing. I love to tiedye fabrics, clothes, and especially handmade toys I make. I’ve even gotten my children into it. Every time they see me break out the dyes, they ask if they can dye something, too.  It’s such a fun process and the results are always so vibrant and beautiful. But, it’s also a mystery, too. With low water immersion or even tiedye or so many other ways to dye, sometimes you have no idea how it’s going to turn out. I love that about this craft".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Use Color in Your Craft

Good pointers on using color effectively

Color Theory Tutorial at Uzume's Crafty Goodness Blog

"Color can make or break any artistic project. It doesn't matter if you're painting your house, knitting a scarf, or beading a bracelet-- color is the first thing most people notice, and if the colors you choose "work" for the project, the effect is profoundly positive. If, however, you choose colors that don't "work"-- either they don't work together, or they don't match the project-- they can get in the way of the artistic statement you are trying to make.  I'm not trying to say that every color needs to harmonize perfectly-- trust me, I'm all about using bright and unexpected color combinations-- but I think it's important to understand the way that color works (and, more importantly, the way colors work together) if you want to make the most out of crafting".... Read more