Tutorial - How to Make Hot Glue Flowers

Glue flowers feel like rubber and are flexible

 Tutorial at Purple Hues and Me Blog

"Have I got something for you that's so amazing and easy to make - flowers made out of hot glue!  Let me show you how these adorable flowers are made and be ready for a picture overload! You will need:  Hot Glue Gun and lots of glue sticks Parchment paper Silicone Mat (optional) Large spoon or bone folder/paper creaser or rubber handles of scissors/pliers Small bowl of ice water (in case you get hot glue on fingers)".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Decoupage Medium

Nontoxic and kid friendly

Tutorial at Homemade Hooplah Blog

"My cabinet woes brings me to my first DIY project since my self-imposed hiatus: making my own Homemade Mod Podge. On the surface those two might not seem related, but I plan to use a lot of Mod Podge for the custom storage boxes I’m creating to organize the terror that is my “baking shelf.” I’ll be posting about how to make those as well as I get everything together. But for now, back to the Mod Podge. For those that don’t know, Mod Podge is decoupage, and decoupage is used to adhere paper or fabric to just about any surface. In some cases it’s even used as a finish. In a nutshell, Mod Podge makes upcycling possible by allowing us to decorate and cover our crafts in the stylish designs we’d prefer".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Easy Craft Sealant

Store in an airtight container so it doesn't dry out

Sealant Tutorial at A Little Touch of Crazy Blog

"Any craft project can always benefit from a few coats of sealant, for protection and a glossy finish. However, commercially available craft sealant, such as Modge Podge, can be rather expensive! The good news is that it is incredibly easy and cheap to make your own! I promise it won't cost you any more than $5 MAX".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Glue Melt Embellishments

Easy process using basic craft supplies

Embellishment Tutorial at Sew Can Do Blog

"The concept was pretty simple.  Just heat a stick in a high temp glue gun and trigger the melted goo into the molds.  After 10 minutes they're hardened and ready to paint.  I learned you have to work super fast - the stuff sets in seconds, so it's a bit tricky to get into the little crevices in the detailed shapes and to avoid air bubbles.  Opposite to the directions (that said to start in the middle), I started in the nooks and crannies after a few dud results".... Read more