Exchange Program Tutorial - How to Make a Seaglass Necklace

Here's another fabulous tutorial created as part of my Exchange Program. Shrimp Salad Circus made this gorgeous necklace using seaglass from 808Sunshine.

Washed Ashore Necklace Tutorial at Shrimp Salad Circus
"She finds all her sea glass while scouring the beaches or diving the waters in Oahu, so if you're looking for legit sea glass, you've found your source!...This project is super easy but yields a stunning result, so get to supply shopping!..." Read more

Exchange Program Tutorial - How to Make a Message in a Bottle Key Ring

Here's another fabulous tutorial created as part of my Exchange Program. Shrimp Salad Circus made this awesome key ring using a glass vial from SupplyPusher.


I love you because... Message in a Bottle Key Ring Tutorial at Shrimp Salad Circus
"Here it is - the handmade gift personalized by you for the special guy in your life! Of course, this would make a great women's necklace as well, but you know how hard those guys are to shop for!..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Carve Custom Stamps

Love this! I've been meaning to carve some stamps for a while now. I've got the carving set and pink erasers. Someday!

Custom Stamps Tutorial at Shrimp Salad Circus
"I exclusively use recycled packaging for my vintage shop, but since it sometimes makes the outside of the parcel look a bit mangy, I always draw a little recycle symbol so that my customers know that I'm not just being cheap. I don't really love the look of my little hand-scrawled symbol, so I decided to carve a recycle stamp with a little heart instead. It's much more professional and much more 'Etsy,' if that makes any sense. I went a little crazy and carved myself up a Shrimp to go along with the whole deal, and today you get to see the woodgrain project!..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Vintage Apothecary Jar Moss Terrarium

So much to love about this little gem!

Vintage Apothecary Jar Moss Terrarium Tutorial at Shrimp Salad Circus
"This tutorial was originally made for Dabbled.org circa approximately dos months ago, but le Shrimp has acquired quite a handful of new readers since then (Hello all you lovelies - thanks for being here!). I figured that a great many of you probably didn't catch this one the first go-round, so here's the full tutorial now!..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Hidden Message Necklace

So clever, meaningful and gorgeous!

Hidden Message Necklace Tutorial at Shrimp Salad Circus
"Most of these tools can be purchased for a relatively low start-up cost from Evie's Tool Emporium on Etsy..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Valentine Bath Salts

Excellent idea!

Valentine Bath Salts Tutorial at Shrimp Salad Circus
"I know I've said it before, but Valentine's Day is an overrated train wreck for anybody's who's not a couple. People get all weepy and self-pitying over what is essentially a solely commercial holiday. This year, I propose to make it an everybody-holiday. Whether you've got a guy or girl or not, why not give your ladies a Valentine just to celebrate the day? Here's what I suggest: Get your best girlfriends together; set a dinner date; and exchange little pamper-me presents!..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Yesterday's Finest Spring Morning Earrings

They're gorgeous! Just goes to show you that you don't need to complicate the process to get stunning results!

Yesterday's Finest Spring Morning Earrings Tutorial at Shrimp Salad Circus
"This week's tutorial is by far the easiest I've ever made for you guys, but I also think it's one of the prettiest. This is a sure way to make a bold statement that looks much more complicated than it really is and will add a bit of vintage-style glam to any outfit!..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Home Made Vanilla Extract

These look so pretty with the stick of vanilla

Homemade Vanilla Extract Tutorial at Shrimp Salad Circus Blog

"You're going to need one vanilla bean for a two-ounce bottle and two beans for a 4 ounce bottle. Cut them each in half so that they'll fit in the bottle. When you cut them, all the little seeds will ooze out the cut ends. It looks kind of like caviar, which is pretty sick, but it smells awesome, which is not sick at all" Read more

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Tutorial - How to Make a Free Photo Booth

So fun! Think about this before your next party!

Free Photo Booth Tutorial at Shrimp Salad Circus
"Wanna have the coolest party on the block? Easy - throw together a quick, easy, and free photo booth, and let your guests go wild! I made this photo booth for my friend Dayna's surprise party this past weekend, and it was a massive hit with all our guests. The next door neighbors were having a party at the same time, and they all ended up coming over and taking pictures as well! This is a great way to give your guests a keepsake from your party, and it gets everybody talking and goofing off, instead of sitting on the couch awkwardly!..." Read more

Exchange Program Tutorial - How to Make a Jane Austen Vintage Brass Necklace

Here's another fabulous tutorial created as part of my Exchange Program. ShrimpSaladCircus did a beautiful job. It's so gorgeous! It features more stunning pieces from weekendjewelry1.

Jane Austen Necklace Tutorial from Shrimp Salad Circus
"You can wear it long or double it over your head for a layered look. You could wear the pendant in the middle, but I rather like the asymmetrical look. Et voila - go show off your fantastic new bling from vintage pieces and parts!..." Read more

Exchange Program Tutorial How to Make a Stained Glass Mosaic Trivet

Here's another fabulous tutorial created as part of my Exchange Program. ShrimpSaladCircus made this beautiful trivet using a mosaic kit from ArtfulMosaicSupplies.

Mosaic Trivet Tutorial at Shrimp Salad Circus
"I received a mosaic coaster kit from Artful Mosaic Supplies, complete with everything necessary to create four gorgeous little mosaics! I decided to split my set up and make four stained glass tile trivets instead of coasters - one to keep and three to gift! Though it's admittedly a bit 'interpretational,' the one I've made for the tutorial is a sunset over the ocean..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Spring Flower Headband / Belt

Isn't it (and she) so cute?!

Spring Flowers Catch-all Fascinator Tutorial at Shrimp Salad Circus
"It's a headband. No, it's a belt. A choker. A bracelet. Yeah - you get the idea. This is a really pretty, springy, totally versatile project that you can make for ohhhh about four bucks..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Glittery, Gilded Pumpkin Lights

How festive and beautiful!

Glittery, Gilded Pumpkin Lights Tutorial at Shrimp Salad Circus
"So why pumpkins the day after Halloween?

1. I really wanted to post the piano purse tutorial last week, and I couldn't talk myself into posting two in one week.
2. They're gold and shiny and sparkly.
3. This is my official announcement that I am representing pumpkins (and gold) in the 2011 Thanksgiving Mascot Race. Please consider us when you mark your ballots on Friday. (Seriously though - please vote next week!)

I'm being ridiculous right now, but pumpkins really are such a beautiful fall crop, and I think they make a lovely decor statement throughout the fall season..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Fold-Up Photo Studio

Another great idea to achieve those all elusive perfect photos!

10 Dollar 10 Minute Fold-Up Photo Studio Tutorial at Shrimp Salad Circus
"If you have an Etsy shop, or even if you just like to play around with your camera, you need to try this. My apartment is tiny tiny, so I don't have room to keep a light box around all the time. I've improvised and made one that folds completely flat, and it only cost me ten bucks!..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Makeover a Light Fixture with a Paper Lantern

Much better, huh? Terrific!


Makeover a Janky Light Fixture Tutorial at Shrimp Salad Circus
"So apparently decorating my apartment is my newest obsession. I am disgustingly thrilled to just sit around and shuffle furniture, paint everything that isn't a permanent fixture, and vinyl-decal every smooth surface in sight. My newest project over the weekend was to redo my ugly ceiling light, and you can do it too - for under ten bucks!..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Quotable Tea Bag Tags

Adorable!

Quotable Tea Bag Tags Tutorial at Shrimp Salad Circus
"I think that tea makes a lovely present, but I wanted to take it up a notch. Since I also really like quotes, I decided to combine the two into one pretty and easy little project, and I think it would go nicely with the bath salts I showed you last week. Put it together into a cute little Vee Day goodie bag for your girls!..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Neon Striped Shirt

Use Masking Tape to Mask

Neon Shirt Tutorial at Shrimp Salad Circus Blog

"I'm not typically one to jump on a trend, but I just so happened to have four little bottles of neon paint, and one thing just led to another... I'll pretend that every single one of you does love to follow trends, so guess what?! I've just made your day. And your spring/summer wardrobe. You're about to take your most boring, bored, tired shirt and turn it into a fun, springy new addition to your clothing lineup".... Read more

Recipe - How to Make Sushi

It would be fun to get the whole family involved in this one.!

Make Your Own Sushi! Recipe at Shrimp Salad Circus
"Alright - so welcome to one of my fave things I've ever made - sushi! It's not a quick process, and it can be intimidating, so I think a lot of people are wary to try it themselves. Fear not, dear Shrimps - it's a ton of fun, and you can have the biggest sushi dinner you've ever seen for only a few bucks..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Neon Toe Shoes

Transform Scuffy Shoes

Neon Toe Shoes Tutorial at Shrimp Salad Circus Blog

"Remember my neon shirt tutorial? Well, here are the shoes that I wore in that same shoot. I just took a really junky pair of shoes that were scuffed up and destined for the trash bin and turned them into a very on-trend accessory. You might actually recognize the shoes from this rehab post ages back. I've definitely gotten my money's worth out of these cheapies" Read more

Exchange Program Tutorial - How to Make a Bubbly Fish Lantern

Here's another fabulous tutorial created as part of my Exchange Program. Shrimpsaladcircus made this fun lantern using fish beads from sbsupply.

Bubbly Fish Lantern Tutorial at Shrimp Salad Circus
"I pondered for awhile over what to do with them and then looked up at this sad little paper lantern that's been hanging naked and lonely over my kitchen island for awhile now. Inspiration struck, so here's a great little ocean lantern that would be perfect for a child's room or a nursery!..." Read more