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 - How to Make a Door Draft Blocker

Stop those breezes with a pieced door draft blocker

Tutorial at Patchwork Posse Blog

"The time has come when the wind is blowing and the cold is sneaking in through the cracks. One crack that I have is a pretty big one.  It’s at the bottom of my Sewing Cottage door.  The door itself is pretty drafty. The wood outside is sprinkler and weather worn. There are ripples everywhere {which makes a pretty good backdrop for patterns}, and I am thinking at one time there was glass, but those have been covered up and broken.  Anyways-So, this big gap at the bottom lets this breeze in. There is a constant stream of fresh air. During the summer that is pretty nice. At this time of year. It’s chilly".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Heating Pad

These make good gifts, but not recommended for small children

Heating Pad Tutorial at Faith Filled Food for Moms Blog

"I realized the other day as I got into bed that my feet were so cold..and then I remembered..time to get out my homemade heating pad! I use it ALL the time in the winter months. But when I got it out I realized how shabby it was getting and..well.. a little dirty.  So it’s time to make another one. As a matter of fact,  since it’s almost Christmas,  I’m going to make several to give as gifts!  I’ll show you how easy it is to make these quality Homemade Heating Pads".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Repurpose a Headboard into an Idea Board

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Idea Board Tutorial at Crafts a la Mode Blog

"What to do with an old twin bed headboard? Why, turn it into a blog inspiration board, of course. I’ve seen some headboards turned into different things and I wanted to see what I could do with an old headboard also.  I had an old bed headboard so I spray painted it and then went to town decorating it.  I don’t have a picture of the original headboard. Darn. Well, here is the finished product. I think you’ll be able to see the headboard in back of all the embellishments I’ve done".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Recycled Denim Foot Puff

Recycle those jeans, pockets and all

Denim Footstool Tutorial at Vicky Meyers Creations Blog

"We are rather partial to foot puffs for sitting on, leaning against whilst sitting on the floor playing trains/cars/tower building – you get the picture. So I was delighted to pick up a new to us foot puff in the local fantastic charity shop – just required a new cover and few extra polystyrene beads. Perfect for his new room.  I happened to have rather  a large stash of jeans from maternity leave days, a perfect blue colour, and hard wearing for a boys bedroom.  Five pairs of jeans, plus two denim skirts later and I have a new foot puff".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Map Coasters

Tip to avoid wrinkling - apply a layer of Mod Podge to the back of your paper and allow to dry

Coasters Tutorial at The Country Chic Cottage Blog

"You will need Mod Podge (I actually used the outdoor version even though that is NOT what is pictured), maps, and tiles.  I actually had painted some tiles with a monogram many years ago and they had seen better days.  So I revamped those instead of buying new tiles.  The tiles were originally from the flooring section at Lowe's.  I also added self adhesive felt to the bottoms so they would not scratch my tables".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Rainbow Towel

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with colorful rainbow towels

Rainbow Towel Tutorial at Boy, Oh Boy Blog

"I wasn't going to post this tutorial until I knew the scrappy little gift above had made it through the mail system and to the intended, but I was thinking they were certainly appropriate for the up and coming holiday on March 17th.  So here's the tutorial for the "Scrappy Rainbow Bath Towels" for all those partial to all things rainbow".... Read more

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