Tutorial - Make a Fruit Bowl with a Palm Leaf

Use a good glossy opaque paint in a bold color to highlight the  natural lines of the leaf

Tutorial at Hands On Workshop Blog

"This hack is a fruit bowl made from a Palm tree leaf, called a Sepal. Lynn Pavey came up with this idea after finding a Sepal when out walking and then spying her unfinished tin of exterior house paint.  It really doesn’t require much skill, just a bit of painting. Of course, if you don’t live anywhere remotely near palm trees, it might be difficult. But, it might inspire you to look twice at those sculptural natural forms we find on the ground when out walking in nature. Sepals make beautiful pieces to display on a side table, as a centrepiece, or on a mantel".... Read more

Tutorial - Add a Fake Camisole to an Existing Blouse

Keeps you modest, cool, and comfortable at the same time

Tutorial at Threading My Way Blog

"I've had this blue blouse for ages. Made from a thin cotton, most probably voile or lawn, it's lightweight and comfortable - perfect for warm weather. Only problem is, the front is a tad too low, meaning I always have to wear a singlet or camisole underneath. That's fine on cool days, but in warm weather, the singlet makes it too hot to wear".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Crochet Fall Leaves

Easy to make fall leaves free crochet pattern

Tutorial at The Painted Hinge Blog

"Hey Folks!  Two of my favorite things about Fall is the leaves changing color and good crochet weather. (Seasoned crocheters (pun intended) know what I mean by good crochet weather.) I decided to combine these two things with this crochet pattern! Fall Leaves Free Crochet Pattern  - The finished size is approximately 4″ long and wide at the widest points (not including the stem".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Play the Dots and Boxes Game

You can play this pencil and paper game anywhere, at anytime

Tutorial at Threading My Way Blog

"I love playing games with the kids, but I needed a break from Uno and Checkers, so thought I'd teach them how to play Dots and Boxes - a simple pencil and paper game, so nothing to buy.  We used to play Dots and Boxes when we were kids and it's just as relevant today. I keep reading about the need to limit screen time for kids. It's important that children realize that games can be played without a computer / iPad / phone, etc. And, it's absolutely essential that they learn to play games they can play with their peers".... Read more

Tutorial - Cord and Rhinestone Statement Necklace

Gold leaves compliment the rhinestones

Tutorial at Happy Girly Crafty Blog

"I'm super excited for my new project! I can't wait to show you my new fab necklace! For this project people at Beadmixer were kind enough to offer me the supplies. This was my first attempt with rhinestones and I really liked how it turned out!  Want to see what I used? Read on".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Trifold Quilted Wallet

Great for school, office, the car, traveling, or makes a perfect gift

Tutorial at LaCartera Blog

"The quilted trifold three zipper pouch can be used to organize whatever you want. Great for those who love to quilt or you can use pre-quilted “double faced quilted” cotton fabric. The vinyl pockets allows you to view the contents and are easily cleaned with a cloth. The tutorial will take you through the steps to create this pouch for yourself or to give it as a gift. Happy Sewing".... Read more

Tutorial - Make Fabric Covered Foam Bowls and Boxes

You can make various shaped containers

Tutorial at Hands On Workshop Blog

"These colourful containers were created by Guest Presenter Lynn Pavey. She made them from ‘dollar shop’ craft foam and fabric offcuts. They are handy lightweight containers that can be used for containing anything (fruit, coloured pencil stash, stationery bits, or party treats (lollies, wrapped chocolates, serviettes).  Lynn has also figured out a way of using the colours in the mixed foam sheets pack that aren’t your first pick. As you’ll see if you team the tone with the just the right fabric, it can look sensational. Sometimes it doesn’t need to match, just harmonise, to look right. Give it a try, and test your own shapes".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Transfer Image to Fabric in Minutes

Start with a mirrored image of the design

Tutorial at My Sweet Things Blog

"Hi, my sweet friends!  I’ve been receiving questions about transfer into fabric since I posted my romantic pillow or lavender sachets and I thought that a picture is worth a thousand words, so I decided to make a little tutorial to show you how to do it, and maybe you decide to give it a try!  First a little explanation of the process.  We need acrylic spray varnish".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Clay Pens

Discover how simple it is to create a clay pen, and make one in every color of the rainbow 

Tutorial at The Chilly Dog Blog

"After I made my clay crochet hook handles, I started thinking about all the different things I could make using the same technique. The most exciting idea to me, since I am an obsessive writer and list maker, was pens. At first, I tried covering some cheap plastic pens. It worked fine, but once you add the clay on the outside, you can no longer cap the pen. Too messy! So I did a little investigation and found some twisty pen inserts online. These are designed for wood workers, but work perfectly for clay projects as well...." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make an Upcycled Sweater Mountain

Felt some old sweaters, and upcycle them into snow topped mountain cushions

Tutorial at Pillarboxblue Blog

"My husband and boys make an annual mountain climbing pilgrimage. They have now climbed all the major peaks in the UK, so will probably venture abroad for their next trip. We also all love to ski & snowboard especially in the Alps. However our favourite mountains are those in Norway, we love the stunning fjords where the mountains meet the sea.   When upcycling my sweaters into cushions I decided that I would turn them into my own little mountain range, as reminder of what I’m missing".... Read more

Tutorial - Make Kraft Paper Flowers and Leaves

Use to wrap gifts, as centerpieces, place settings, etc.

Tutorial at Hands On Workshop Blog

"I discovered this short cut to making kraft paper flowers and leaves. Instead of using kraft paper in sheets, I used paper gardening twine from Bunnings (Australia’s big box hardware store).  The bio-degradable twine is used to tie a plant to a stake. It also flattens out to about 10cm wide and looks like crumpled kraft paper. Creating the leaves is dead easy and they only need a bit of minor trimming. For the flowers, I just played around with creating petals and the flower centre".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Yarn Box

Keep your yarn untangled and clean

Tutorial at Akamatras Blog

"Fall is the part of the year when I enjoy crocheting the most! It's always nice to have time to sit on your couch and crochet a warm blanket, a beanie, or a couple of dozes cup cozies! Only this year I am not alone. Nope, this year I have company near me on the couch! A little furry mister called Mini the cat. I've wrote all about him here but I am not sure if I stressed out how much of a yarn thief this little guy is! He is going into battle as I write these lines with one of my crochet bows! I mean he LOVES to play with it!  However I have a business to run and I can't have cat hair all over my crochet items".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Crochet a Rosette Necklace

You can use rosettes to make various jewelry pieces

Tutorial at Little Treasures Blog

"Due to a national holiday we had a prolonged weekend and almost didn't feel the daylight saving time this morning. But it sure got a lot darker earlier in the day, so I will have to adjust to it and manage time better so that my photo shoots happen in appropriate natural light available. Ok. Enough of that. I am a talkative girl... cannot stop myself sometimes. I was going to tell you about the flowers I had ready for you today. A pattern to be more specific. The pattern for this rosettes is so easy you will be making tons in no time".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Skim Guard

May prevent theft of credit card information

Tutorial at Simple Living Blog

"Make your own skim guard card for a few cents..I've been planing to do this blog for many months. finally its here...I keep seeing them selling skim guard cards on the shopping show and they are selling them 2 for $50 plus $10 postage. I say save your money and make your own..So many people these days are getting skimmed a friend of mine got skimmed just recently its a pretty scary thought, that people can just walk past you with a skimmer and you wouldn't even know it".... Read more

Tutorial - Make a Papier-Mâché Elephant Sculpture

A form of sculpting where strips of paper are dipped in paste and layered to harden on a form

Tutorial at Borei Design Blog

"Faux animal busts appear to be popping up everywhere at some of my favorite home décor stores. I haven’t really given much thought to the trend until I saw the adorable papier-mâché editions at Anthropolgie. Inspiration struck when I was admiring the picture of the Plains Traveler Bust Elephant. An elephant’s trunk when raised makes a natural hook where you can hang practically anything. When you add a fun pattern to the mix, you have the makings of an awesome wall accent piece that is both functional and decorative".... Read more