Exchange Program Tutorial - How to Make Vinyl Fabric Coasters

Here's another fabulous tutorial created as part of my Exchange Program. Fireflies and Jellybeans made these wonderful vinyl coasters using fabric from RubyJane.

Vinyl Fabric Coasters Tutorial from Fireflies and Jellybeans
"We are getting close to the holiday season. The time where we all start to think about entertaining. I am going to be featuring some ideas for hostess gifts, so that you are all set to make a cute, affordable, personal gifts for when you are invited to some one's house for a party or dinner. Today is vinyl fabric coasters. Who can have enough coasters when they are entertaining?..." Read more

Exchange Program Tutorial - How to Make a Travel Size Tissue Holder

Here's another fabulous tutorial created as part of my Exchange Program. Fireflies and Jellybeans made this cute tissue holder using fabric from RubyJane.

Travel Size Tissue Holder Tutorial from Fireflies and Jellybeans
"It is getting to be that time of year again! You know, that time of year where you have to have a tissue with you where ever you go because you or someone you know has a cold. Never fear! Now you can pull out a tissue with style when you make your own cute travel tissue holder..." Read more

Exchange Program Tutorial - How to Make a Crinkly Tag Baby Blanket

Here's another fabulous tutorial created as part of my Exchange Program. Funkyjoy made this wonderful baby blanket using fabric from RubyJane.

Crinkly Tag Baby Blanket Tutorial at Fireflies and Jellybeans
"I had a baby shower the past weekend and need a gift fast. I had seen the tag blankets but I wanted to add something to it... something sensory. So I came up with the idea to make the crinkle tag blanket. There is a plastic wrapper on the inside of the blanket to give it a little crinkle-crinkle while the baby plays with it..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Car Activity Bag

What a fun bag! (I imagine that adults could find plenty of things to fill those pockets too!)

Car Activity Bag Tutorial at Fireflies and Jellybeans
"Yesterday I showed you this magnet chalkboard. Today I will show you how to make an activity bag to go along with it! I used to receiving blankets that I don't need anymore (I love recycling!) ..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Scrabble Tile Ring

Quite cute!

Scrabble Tile Ring Tutorial at Fireflies and Jellybeans
"Today, we are going to make Scrabble tile rings! I know that you have seen the scrabble tile necklaces and bracelets - so cute... now we are going to add a ring!..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Felt Banana

Kids love play food. Handmade felt fruit can be fun and educational!

Felt Banana Tutorial at Fireflies and Jellybeans
"We are starting our Felt Fruit Sorting project! First up: Banana!..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Felt Barrettes

You could get so creative with these. Too cute!

Cutie-Patutie Felt Barrette Tutorial at Fireflies and Jellybeans
"I loved this idea for my niece's 2nd birthday! My little princess of a niece is very girly and loves jewelry and hair things so these are sure to be a hit! Plus, I love to work with felt!..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Valentine's Warm Corn bag

Toasty warm and cute!

Valentine's Warm Corn bag Tutorial at
Fireflies and Jellybeans
"I made these for my girls last year for Valentine's Day. It's perfect in the winter, because you can take it to bed with you and it keeps you warm while you fall asleep. It's also great for aches and pains, cramps, things like that. I made mine out of an old pillow case, and then made a removable outer shell because my kids are messy and I figured it would be easier to take the shell off and wash it, instead of trying to surface-wash..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Lanyard

What a great gift this would be for anyone that needs to wear a badge!

Lanyard Tutorial at Fireflies and Jellybeans
"This is out last “Back to School” project that we have. I was a middle school teacher before becoming a stay-at-home mom. We would have to wear an id badge and have our keys. Our school gave us a lanyard to wear in our school colors (orange and black) but I always wanted to have something a bit cuter. So this is for all the teachers out there!..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Felt Strawberries

Strawberries are such a cute, little fruit, aren't they?

Felt Strawberry Tutorial at Fireflies and Jellybeans
"We have been working on our Felt Fruit Sorter Project and we did the Banana last week and this week we are doing the Strawberries!..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Beach Bag from a Shower Curtain

A shower curtain! Brilliant!


Beach Bag from a Shower Curtain Tutorial at Fireflies and Jellybeans
"Today I have a great project for you! I was inspired by my friend who is going to Mexico on Spring Break... and since I am looking forward to warmer weather I thought others might be too!..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Embellish a T-Shirt with Flowers

Cute! So many possibilities with this idea!

Easy T-shirt Refashion Tutorial at Fireflies and Jellybeans
"I am getting excited for spring (even though it is still probably 2 months away, here in the great white north!) so, I am sprucing up some of my plain T-shirts! For this T-shirt I used materials I already had so it was TOTALLY FREE! That is my favorite price tag!..." Read more

She also has two more T-Shirt Redesigns.... Knotted and Laced Ribbon.

Tutorial - How to Make Chalkboard Mugs

Isn't this a cute idea? I wonder if it would work on kids' plastic cups? That would be fun too.


Chalkboard Mugs Tutorial at Fireflies and Jellybeans
"These CUTE chalkboard mugs will be perfect for any party! They are easy to make! ..." Read more

Recipe - How to Make Apple Bacon Cole Slaw

Two ingredients I've never added to cole slaw. They sound like the perfect addition!

Apple Bacon Cole Slaw Recipe at Fireflies and Jellybeans
"Here is a twist on a summer time recipe. This Apple-Bacon Coleslaw will be great to bring to your next picnic or gilling advent like Father's day or the 4th of July! The sweet of the apple with the salty of the bacon makes this an instant favorite! ..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Clutch Purse

So cute and no zipper to sew in! (Very important to some of us!)

Clutch Purse Tutorial at Fireflies and Jellybeans
"You just need 2 fat Quarters of fabric for this purse! It is simple and oh, so cute! It makes a great gift!..." Read more

Tips - How to Take Great Photographs

Some great pointers here!

How to Take Great Photo tips at Fireflies and Jellybeans
"The best way to take really good pictures, is to take LOTS of pictures. That way you're more likely to have a few good ones. I have taken this advice to heart as I've endeavored on my photography hobby. I've highlighted some of my own tips for taking great pictures here..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Magnetic Bookmark

I love bookmarks! This one's going to stay put in your book!

Magnet Bookmark Tutorial at Fireflies and Jellybeans
"Here is a great gift for the book lover in your family! A magnet bookmark! I am including pictures of our son (because it makes it extra special!) It makes a great add-on to a book to make a cute gift set and helps personalize it too!..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Father's Day Story Card

Really cute! Of course you can use this idea for any holiday, spelling out anything.

Father's Day Story Card Tutorial at Fireflies and Jellybeans
"This Father's day book tells the story of how my husband became a dad. Each page is in the shape of the letters spelling out f-a-t-h-e-r and all the lines of text on the pages start with the letter..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Reuse Framed Art

This one should inspire you to look around your home. Get creative with those framed pieces that aren't working for you anymore.

Reuse Framed Art Tutorial at Fireflies and Jellybeans
"I had this framed art hanging in my dinning room. It is not bad, but I am a little over the Tuscan decor that I had from when we moved into our house 7 years ago..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make 4th of July Bunting

Making holidays special and leaving them with wonderful memories is so important. You can easily do this quick project with the kids this year.

Fourth of July Bunting Tutorial at Fireflies and Jellybeans
"No sewing for this one! Woo Hoo! Here is a quick and easy way to decorate for the 4th!..." Read more