Tutorial - How to Make Refashion a Jumpsuit into Shorts

Check your closet for clothing to refashion

Shorts Tutorial at Edel Therese Blog

"I realized it has been way too long since I've done a DIY of any kind! So here is the first one since August! I had an old jumpsuit that was way too big for me that I really wanted to do something with. While browsing on Pinterest I saw a gorgeous pair of floral shorts that I knew I had to have. Unfortunately I have next to no money so that definitely wasn't an option! Having a sewing machine though means that I can make anything I like! Here's how I made a pair of shorts from an old jumpsuit".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Map Valentine's Day Card

My "map guy" would like this card.

Card Tutorial at Emerging Creatively Tutorials Blog

" This is a cute, unique card for your sweetie!  Here’s how to make it: Materials and Tools: An old map.  Get bonus points for using a map from a special location.  (Ideas:  where you met, where you had your first home, where you went on your honeymoon, a special vacation spot, or any other special location to you and your significant other".... Read more

Tutorial Exchange - How to Make Dangley Earrings

Shell hearts make lovely earrings


Earring Tutorial at Love to Craft Blog

"This is my second tutorial using the buttons supplied by Abakhan.  The buttons only have one hole making them ideal for jewellery making. They have made pretty earrings which were much admired by work friends. Here is my quick tutorial on how to make pretty drop earrings using the mother of pearl buttons".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Set In Zipper

An interior zip pocket for any kind of bag

Zipper Tutorial at Once Upon a Sewing Machine Blog

"I love bags of all kinds. My hubby just shakes his head and does not even comment anymore. I decided to make some tweaks to the new bag and add a flush zippered pocket. I was excited to put this inside my market bag. After I cut all my bag pieces I needed to decide on the size of my pocket. I decided that my finished pocket would be 8 inches by 11 inches finished. This would be large enough to fit keys, wallet and phone. All the essentials".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Salt Shaker Valentine

Fill your shaker with beads and a few foam hearts

Salt Shaker Valentine Tutorial at Little Miss Celebration Blog

"This would be a great little Valentine gift for your child, a friend, your Mom or anyone! I knew I had a winner when my own daughter came in and said “That’s mine!” She followed that up with…”I love when you make people.” Ok, I was momentarily taken aback, as the only “people” I think I’ve made were her and her brother…oh, I get it! She meant crafts that were “people” like! Whew! Don’t miss the other idea for this angel at the end of the post!Here’s what we need for the Valentine Angel".... Read more

Tutorial Exchange - How to Decorate a Valentine Candle

Use shell buttons to decorate a Candle
 
Button Candle Tutorial at Love to Craft Blog

"A quick tutorial showing how I have begun to use some of the buttons from Abakhan.  I wanted something pretty and feminine so I chose to decorate a cream pillar candle..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Stitch Markers

Repurpose old jewelry for some pretty stitch markers

Stitch Marker Tutorial at Miss P Blog

"I've been delving into the joys of knit and crochet in the past few weeks. Alot of the patterns I was looking at called for stitch markers. When I looked at the offerings in my local hobbycraft and haberdashery? Well they were just a bit blaaaaah. Just as with yarn, fabric, and everything else; using something a bit nice when "making" just makes the whole process that bit more pleasurable, don't you think? So I decided to make my own by repurposing some old jewelry and a bit of wire...." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Valentine Glitter Letters

Use clear sealer to ensure the glitter stays put

Glitter Letters Tutorial at Make Life Lovely Blog

"This past weekend I was browsing through the craft store when I saw those plain, cardboard letters.  I wanted to make them into decorations for Valentine's Day, so I bought an X and an O, and some....   glitter!!  I turned those plain boring letters into super sparkly shimmering shining holiday decor.  And you can easily make yourself some too".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Valentine Pin with Paper Pulp

These started as a brown paper bag

Paper Pin Tutorial at Make it Easy Crafts Blog

"Did you know that you could just grind up a paper bag with some water and press the pulp into a mold and make a cool, lightweight Heart pin just in time for Valentine’s Day?  This project is so simple you may want to create some for every holiday. Makes a great teacher gift too".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Chevron Baby Quilt

Use Minkee fabric backing to make it baby soft

Quilt Tutorial at Magpie Quilts Blog

"This is a little quilt I made for my newest grandbaby and I promised a tutorial for all of you. I used a fat eighth pack of 12 different pink fabrics and a piece of pink from my stash. It was enough for the 50 charm squares and the binding. A fat eighth is 9"x22" and you can get four 5" squares and one 2.25" binding strip from each with a 2" - 2.25" strip left over".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Valentine Pom Pom Monsters

Assemble in under five minutes

Pom Pom Monster Tutorial at Create, Craft, Love Blog

"I have been racking my brain trying to figure out what to make for Reed’s Valentine party at school next month.  I wanted to make something unique that all the kiddos would like.  Since he is my “little monster”, I decided to create little ones for him and all his friends.  These cute and fluffy Valentine Pom Monsters are too cute to be scary".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Pomegranate Ice

Dress up a Spitzer or clear soda for Valentine's Day

Pomegranate Ice Tutorial at Make the Best of Everything Blog

"I purchased this heart candy mold several years ago for Thanksgiving.  several years ago = about 4 years ago. when I made heart-shaped garlic butter for Thanksgiving.  I have meant to make heart ice cubes for a while now.  I thought it would be super cute to make pomegranate ice cubes for the holiday season".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Crocheted Flower Necklace

Free crochet pattern for a pretty necklace

Necklace Tutorial at Little Treasures Blog

"For this necklace you will have to make a nice foundation".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Personalized Heart Key Ring

Shrink plastic bakes down to 1/3 of its original size

Key Ring Tutorial at Make it Easy Crafts Blog

"Remember Shrinky dinks?  Well, you can still get them in craft stores.  If you buy the ones that are non-printed you can make your own personalized items.  It’s easy and with some help from a parent during the baking part, makes a great kid’s snow day craft".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Valentine Heart Pillow

Use those unfinished quilt blocks to whip up some pretty pillows

Heart PillowTutorial at Patchwork Posse Blog

"These little pillows are great when your UFO Quilt Blocks really are horrible!  You can cover them up with some lace, doily or whatever.  Bad points?  Wrong colors? Horrible piecing? Hide it and then chop it into a small pillow.  I had a few blocks that were different sizes…so I used the larger one for the larger heart and the smaller ones for the small heart.  I even had a few snow block quilt blocks that I hurried and sewed together to make a larger block and then used that to chop up.  Use your imagination with this. Anything goes".... Read more