Friday, April 5, 2013

Tutorial - How to Make a Planter from a Strainer

Group these planters on a wall for even more impact

Planter Tutorial at Suburbia Soup Blog

"You may have noticed my plant display from this post and as I promised, I have a little tute for you to make your very own! This is one of my favorite crafts I've made so far. It's quick, easy and cheap. Who doesn't like cheap?! I was perusing the aisles of one of our favorite Japanese markets and I saw these cute strainers in various sizes and it hit me...why not use these babies as a planter for my air plants? And as I walked over to the next aisle, I found these cool plastic trays...Oh yeah".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Quick Maxi Skirt

Find some pretty fabrics and start stitching

  Skirt Tutorial at Blissful and Domestic Blog

"This skirt is made in just three easy, peasy steps. First off you will need a yard or so of fabric. I use a yard because I have me some hips, but if you are not cursed blessed with some momma hips then you can use less fabric. I fold my yard of fabric in half "hot dog" style. I am real technical with my sewing terms. Can you tell? For those of you that did not learn this in Kindergarten, curses to your teacher. They deprived you of some stellar knowledge. "Hot Dog" style is folding your fabric in half the long way. Make sure your fabric is folded so that the "right sides" of the fabric are touching. Remember the right side is the "pretty" side of the fabric...the part you want to see when it is all finished".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Tape Measure Bracelet

A cute bracelet for any sewer

Bracelet Tutorial at Goodnight Boutique Blog

"This is the first of three bracelet tutorials I’ve got planned!  They’re all very simple to make, the materials are very cheap to buy, and they make fabulous little gifts or presents".... Read more

Thursday, April 4, 2013

Tutorial - How to Sew in a Straight Line

Some tips for the most basic of sewing skills
Sewing Tutorial at Handmade Harbour Blog

"This might sound a bit of a strange blog post - especially coming from me, as I spend so much time machine stitching in what I call a sketchy style. I was inspired to write it after a comment from Ali from the Patchwork Fairy, who said she wondered if sewing in my sketchy style would mean people would think she couldn't sew in a straight line (which she says she can't and that's part of the appeal of the sketchy style".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Turn a T-Shirt into a Tank

A good use for an unused T-shirt

Shirt Tutorial at Frontier Artist Blog

"Hello everyone! Another lecture is sewing.Today we will see how to turn a t-shirt in a tank top".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Braided Ribbon Edging

I'm sure you can think of something to edge with this pretty ribbon braid

Braided Ribbon Tutorial at Ateliê de arte e artesanato Blog

"Today I will show a tutorial on braided ribbon, this work is very interesting and you can apply for bath towels, tablecloths, make bookmarks and more".... Read more

Wednesday, April 3, 2013

Tutorial - How to Decoupage a Tray

Get an antique look with this decoupage technique

Decoupage Tray Tutorial at Marigold's Loft Blog

"Today I want to show you how to make something old out of something new. I will be creating this Tray. To create this tray you will need:  A Tray that you would like to fashion up, A Serviette with a Motif that you would like to use, *Antique Paste (a lack that will allow the top coat to crack), *BasisDecor (I use this white paste to cover the Antique lack".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Paper Rose

Spring flowers to decorate your home

Paper RoseTutorial at Little Treasures Blog

"For today’s post I created an easy crepe paper rose tutorial I am sure will win your hearts.  It has been quite a hit around the internet. This is how we made it".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Foil Art

Try this craft using foil from chocolate eggs (if there are any left)

Foil Art Tutorial at Cook Clean Craft Blog

"Do you carefully open your Easter Eggs, trying to keep the foil intact, and then delicately smooth it out? Or do you rip and tear to get at the chocolate as quickly as possible? I do both, depending on whether I have a craft project in mind ;)  Colourful Easter egg wrappers make a great craft supply, and today I’m going to share with you a fun craft for the kids (or yourself".... Read more

Tuesday, April 2, 2013

Tutorial - How to Make a Leather Cell Phone Wristlet

One of the projects this crafter made from a recycled leather coat

Leather Wristlet Tutorial at Crafty Staci Blog

"When I was asked to create a holder for a cell phone or tablet using recycled materials, it was important to me that as many of the materials were reused from something else as possible.  The only thing I ended up using that was brand new was the thread.  Seriously, I draw the line at trying to reuse thread".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Felted Bird

This little bird has lots of personality

Felted Bird Tutorial at Blue Giraffe Crafts Blog

"This is Bert the Bird. He is sort of a turkey bird.  But he is very cute and would like some friends.  This is where you, and this tutorial, come in. You will need: 36 Gauge Triangular Felting Needles (WARNING: Super sharp, avoid fingers at all costs as really painful), A high density foam felting pad (also known as a felting sponge), Felting wool in 3 colours, Jewellery Wire, Round Nosed Pliers, Black Seed Beads, Black Thread, Thin Needle".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Ribbon Bracelet with Vintage Buttons

Put ribbon and vintage buttons together with a few jewelry findings to make this pretty bracelet

Button Bracelet Tutorial at A Few Pretty Things Blog

"With the moving and all the home decor projects it has been a long time since I made any kind of jewelry and I missed it. Today I am going to show how to use a few buttons that are worth showing off to make a bracelet".... Read more

Monday, April 1, 2013

Tutorial - How to Make a Taggie Puff Caterpillar

Make a sweet toy for your little one

Caterpillar Tutorial at A Barefoot Bride Blog

"Yay! I’m so excited to post my first tutorial!  In a way I made this little guy up as I went along, but I tried to document it as well as I could and I think it turned out pretty well".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Spikey Clutch

Video tutorial on how to make this clutch in just a few minutes

Clutch Tutorial at Believe and Inspire Blog

"Hey dear readers! I’m back with this week’s tutorial video and if you follow us on Facebook, you would know that I promised something SPIKEY. Well here it is, a spikey clutch tutorial. This is what I got inspired from".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Ninja Doll from a Baby Tee Shirt

Use an outgrown baby tee to make this toy

Ninja Doll Tutorial at Cheer Your Child's Day Blog

"Toddler growing so fast so that a lot of their t-shirts are quickly become too small. If there is a favorite t-shirt of your little son who had too small, why not turn it into a soft toy that would become his favorite toy. One is turn it into a ninja boy softie.Below is ​​ninja boy softie pattern I made, enjoy it".... Read more