Tutorial - How to Make a Scrapbook Paper Shelf

Scrapbook paper turns pallets into a classic shabby chic shelf

Tutorial at A Crafty Mix Blog

"I love scrapbook paper. It can be used in so many different ways to transform something boring into something extraordinary. Scrapbook paper is relatively cheap and there are some many different options to choose from.  I bought this pack of 24 sheets for under R 100, and I abSoooLutely love the soft neutral colors and beautiful patterns. It just oozes shabby chic. Soft, lady-like with pops of pastel pink and time-worn hints of days gone by".... Read more

Tutorial - Make Peach Raspberry Cheesecake

No bake cheesecake for a light dessert

Tutorial at Creative Homemaking Blog

"Summer is my favorite season but not when it comes to baking. I just hate to turn the oven on as it’s so hot and we don’t use air con. Many desserts I love need to be baked and so I’ve put them on hold for a while. But not this tasty, summery peach raspberry cheesecake recipe".... Read more

Tutorial - Laundry Room Makeover

Spruce up your laundry room and add storage space

Tutorial at Grandmas House DIY Blog

"Our laundry room is basically a large closet off of our dining room/entry room in our home. Is having the laundry room in our dining room ideal? Of course not, but with an old house sometimes the only options are really not all that great. But, I digress, so far it hasn’t bother Joe or I at all, the dining room is big enough and our laundry room/closet is plenty big enough so it hasn’t at all been a problem. We have a scratch and dent certified new LG washer/dryer combo, just in case you were wondering why there was only one machine that looks like a washing machine in the picture".... Read more

Tutorial - Make Tie Dye and Cold Process Soap

Answers to common questions plus tutorial

Tutorial at Go Spaces Blog

"Do you struggle to buy gifts for loved ones that are both affordable and appropriate? While it can be easy to find the perfect gifts for some people, it can be downright impossible to buy gifts for other people. If you're struggling to think of a birthday or holiday gift, handmade soap can be the perfect choice. Even if you're not trying to find the perfect gifts for loved ones, making homemade soap can be a fun art project for older kids and adults alike".... Read more

Tutorial - Make a Micro Batch of Peach Preserves

Recipe Makes Approximately 1/2 Pint

Tutorial at Happier than a Pig in Mud Blog

"On today's episode of Frugal Living-Squeeze that penny til it squeals... A friend gave me a ginormous New Jersey white peach the other day, it was gorgeous! I could have bitten right into it letting all that great peachy juice run all over myself and enjoyed it for a couple minutes, or... I could take a little time and whip up a Micro Batch of Peach Preserves to be enjoyed for several breakfasts. I opted for the latter"....Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Marbled Pencil Case

Marbling is exciting and so much fun

Tutorial at Wesens Art Blog

"My granddaughter and I made this unique faux leather paper pencil case.  (I know that the photos are not the best, but we had fun!  What you need: faux leather paper, roasting pan, shaving cream, acrylic paint, plastic fork, zipper, sewing machine, scissors".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Recycled Lid Organizer

Uses pretty shelf liner paper and a recycled box

Tutorial at Borei Design Blog

"I am currently trying to go through my entire house to clean, purge and organize. The food storage container cabinet was my first stop in the kitchen.  This cabinet was really, really bad....I mean try to cram stuff in real quick and slam the door before everything falls out, bad.   I started by dragging everything out on my kitchen floor.  I then went through each container and anything that was broken, seriously worn or missing a lid got tossed.  I then washed all the "keepers" and was left with this".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Stitch Embellished Cards

Use fabric scraps to make a birthday (or any occasion) card

Tutorial at Joys Jots, Shots & Whatnot Blog

"After I made the graduation cards, I made a couple of birthday cards.  I did download a clip art, but as you can see, you can draw a box like you learned in first grade. The ribbon was in my collection of things made of fabric that come in packaging".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Painted Minion Rocks

All you need are stones, acrylic paint, and a black marker

Tutorial at Non Toy Gifts Blog

"Are there any Minion fans in your family? My boys love the little yellow creatures and I must say, so do I. Last time we went to the dollar store, they wanted  minion coloring books and I grabbed a bag of polished river rocks to paint them into minions".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Heat/Ice Pack

Chose a fun fabric from your stash for a cover

Tutorial at Mary Martha Mama Blog

"As women, we all share the common bond of going through “that time of the month”. I’d love to share what helps comfort me.  To me nothing feels better than watching a movie while snuggling on the couch with a nice warm heat pack. I would love to share a tutorial for an easy DIY heat pack.  You can warm these in the microwave or chill them in the freezer. This project hits off the three characteristics that make it the perfect DIY- It’s easy, inexpensive, and quick to make".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Pressed Flower Pendant

Make with flowers picked from your yard

Tutorial at The Chilly Dog Blog

"A few months ago, I bought the most beautiful flower press from BKInspired on Etsy. (If you haven't seen this shop, I highly recommend a visit.) Not only is the press pretty, with an intricate design burned into the wood cover, it also came with a nice set of simple instructions for pressing flowers. Shortly after my flower press arrived I headed out to the yard to collect some flowers. That was the easy part. The hard part was waiting for nature to take its course and flatten the leaves and petals once they were placed into the press".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Funfetti Zucchini Cake

Tasty way to use zucchini from your garden

Tutorial at Happier than a Pig in Mud Blog

"Looking for a great way to try to hide the zucchini in your cake? How about a Funfetti Zucchini Cake! The sprinkles add lots of color and you may just be able to sneak it past the kids:Even if you don't use the sprinkles this is a nice moist cake that would work well with any flavor of frosting your crowd likes. You can make a true white cake by using only egg whites, I made half of the recipe and used one whole egg so mine is more of yellow cake".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Flower Pincushions

Keep your pins tidy and add a splash of color

Tutorial at Hope and Gloria Blog

"Although it's possibly not the most sophisticated of flowers, I am rather fond of the sunflower. I have always loved their cheerful faces and was disappointed to find out that they don't actually turn their "heads" towards the sun, as I always thought this was a lovely image. It's currently sunflower season and I have seen plenty of these lovely, striking blooms for sale in the local florist. Maybe next year I shall get around to growing my own. They featured in this fantastic bunch of flowers that I received as a "Thank you" gift at the end of term and this got me thinking of a new design for a pincushion".... Read more

Tutorial - Paper Covered Bucket Table Decorations

Cover with damask to add a touch of elegance

Tutorial at A Crafty Mix Blog

"My baby turned 16 in July and she wanted to celebrate her birthday in true lady-like style. Being a bit of a cup cake and pastry addict aficionado she decided to go for a Breakfast a Tiffany’s theme. Sounds easy enough. I just had to find lots of diamonds and pearls and decorate the venue using black, white and  blue and everyone would know what the theme was, right".... Read more

Tutorial - Make Fabric Covered Birdhouse Decorations

Join the popular tropical interiors trend

Tutorial at Pillar Box Blue Blog

"I love the tropical trend at the moment, I think it’s because it remind me of my childhood growing up in the far east. To add a bit of tropical fun to my decor I made this gorgeous tropical fabric birdhouse.   This birdhouse is basically an updated version of my very popular homemade fabric birdhouses. The big difference is the roof and the tropical fabric print I used. Also I managed to find some lovely tropical birds to adorn my birdhouse.   I actually prefer this tropical fabric version of my birdhouse to the original. I will definitely be making more of them to decorate my home with. These birdhouses also make a great gift for someone. They are so easy and fun to make for very little cost".... Read more