Friday, December 26, 2008

Wood Block Calendar

Start off the new year with a new calendar! What a pretty alternative to the normal wall calendar. Check out the complete tutorial at Lark and Lola.

Wednesday, December 24, 2008

Ornament Wreath

A Gorgeous wreath made from ornaments. You could choose ornaments in any color to fit your holiday theme. Check out the complete tutorial at Eddie Ross. You can find some tips, words of advice and CAUTION at Pixiegenne.

Tuesday, December 23, 2008

Knitting Wreath

Definately a cute christmas decoration. Made using a styrofoam wreath form and LOTS of hot glue. Wreaths like this use TONS of ornaments and many hours of gluing ... but they turn out GREAT! The "knitting needles" were made from chopsticks and wooden doll heads. Check out more pictures at Craftster.

Monday, December 22, 2008

Sewn Paper Gift Wrapping

Looking for an easy way to wrap gifts for the holidays? Here is an easy way to wrap those odd shaped items. Check out the complete tutorial at Wild Olive.

Friday, December 19, 2008

Aluminum Can Ornamants

Have a GREEN christmas ... make your ornaments from aluminum cans. Check out the complete tutorial at Little House in the Suburbs.

Thursday, December 18, 2008

Paper Ornaments

An excellent project for sprucing up your spruce, plus they are super simple. Check out the complete tutorial at Design*Sponge.

Wednesday, December 17, 2008

Satin Stole

Instructions for a pretty satin stole that will have everyone talking. Check out the complete tutorial at Weekend Designer.

Tuesday, December 16, 2008

Japanese Inspired Ornaments

Make your own ornaments to decorate your Christmas tree. Check out the complete tutorial at Gingerbread Snowflakes.


Monday, December 15, 2008

Cabled Pullover

Free pdf pattern to knit a lovely cabled pullover. Check out the complete tutorial at Suds and Soda.

Friday, December 12, 2008

Felt Napkin Rings

Dress up your table by making cute napkin rings out of felt. Check out the complete tutorial at CraftStylish.

Thursday, December 11, 2008

Cardboard Photo Frame

You can make your own fabric covered cardboard photo frame. Check out the complete tutorial at How About Orange.

Wednesday, December 10, 2008

Plastic Bottle Stars

Plastic bottle bottoms become wintery stars. Check out the complete tutorial at Esprit Cabane.

Tuesday, December 9, 2008

Decoupaged Bangles

Check out the complete tutorial at One Pearl Button.

Monday, December 8, 2008

Portable Art Case


Make a portable art case, it has the instructions and pattern in pdf format. Check out the complete tutorial at This Mama Makes Stuff.

Friday, December 5, 2008

Simple Paper Wreath

A simple, cheap project that you can finish in under an hour. Check out the complete tutorial at CraftStylish.

Thursday, December 4, 2008

Pom Pom Tree

You could make this with yarn, or even with recyled plastic bags. Check out the complete tutorial at CraftStylish.

Wednesday, December 3, 2008

Plastic Grocery Bag Pom-Poms

The perfect topper for your gift wrapping this year. Check out the complete tutorial at Creature Comforts.

Tuesday, December 2, 2008

Felt Advent Calendar

Countdown to Christmas with this cute felt Advent Calendar. Check out the complete tutorial at the Purl Bee.

Monday, December 1, 2008

Button Advent Calendar

Do it today ... A cute small button advent calendar can help you countdown to chrismas. Check out the complete tutorial at CraftStylish.

Friday, November 28, 2008

Create Your Own Stamps

Have you ever wanted to create your own stamps, now you can. Check out the complete tutorial at CraftStylish.

Thursday, November 27, 2008

Felt Bird Mobile

What could be sweeter than a flock of bird? Check out the complete tutorial at CraftStylish.

Wednesday, November 26, 2008

Flowers on a Loom

How to make a flower using a vintage flower loom. Check out the complete tutorial at Craftstylish.

Tuesday, November 25, 2008

"Give Thanks" Garland

Make a garland and let every one of your guests write what they are thankful for on one of the leaves. Check out the complete tutorial at Full Circle.

Monday, November 24, 2008

Doorway Puppet Theater

Easy project to turn any doorway into a puppet theater. Check out the complete tutorial at Crafty Daisies.

Friday, November 21, 2008

Peony Felt Flower Tutorial

Check out the complete tutorial and template at Yoonie at Home.

Thursday, November 20, 2008

Patchwork Wreath

Cozy decoration for any reason, fall, christmas or any holiday or color scheme. Check out the complete tutorial at JC Handmade.

Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Cork Coasters + Modular Bulletin Boards

Double duty DIY. Check out the complete tutorial at Paper and Stitch.

Tuesday, November 18, 2008

5 Minute Microwave Chocolate Cake

Not a craft ... but awesome anyways!! You'll love it for 2 reasons: (1) it only takes 5 minutes ... instant gratification, and (2) there are no leftovers taunting you! Check out the complete recipe at Dizzy Dee.

Monday, November 17, 2008

Kids Felt Crown

Your little prince or princess will surely love a crown of their own. Check out the complete tutorial and pdf pattern at Juicy Bits.

Friday, November 14, 2008

Vinyl Shade Decals

An inexpensive and quick project to spice up boring window shades. Check out the complete tutorial at How About Orange.

Thursday, November 13, 2008

Iron-on Fabric Labels

Ever wanted your own label to make your projects look more professional? Now you can make your own. Check out the complete tutorial at Patchwork Pottery.

Wednesday, November 12, 2008

Printables - List Pad and Tags

You can download and print tons of different list pads and gift tags and more, check out A Print A Day.

Tuesday, November 11, 2008

Portable Art Studio


Now your kids can do their creative art outside with this portable art studio. Check out the complete tutorial at Maya*Made.

Monday, November 10, 2008

Fabric Bedside Organizer

Make a simple but effective bedside hanging organizer. Check out the complete tutorial at Sew, Mama, Sew!

Friday, November 7, 2008

Fabric Covered Beads

You'll be styling with this fabric covered jewelry. Check out the complete tutorial at Goody-Goody.

Thursday, November 6, 2008

Tip: What Kind of Thread?

Check out Label-Free, she shares a wealth of information about which kind of sewing thread to use, plus when and why.

Wednesday, November 5, 2008

Casting Resin Rings


Make your own resin rings. Check out the complete tutorial and podcast at CRAFT.

Tuesday, November 4, 2008

Make Your Own Stickers

Ever wanted to make your own stickers, well now you can. Check out the complete tutorial at Weird Bug Lady.

Monday, November 3, 2008

Recover a Lampshade

Make lampshades that match your decor prefectly. Check out the complete tutorial at Reese Dixon.

Tuesday, October 21, 2008

Honeycomb Smocking

Check out the complete tutorials at Tumbling Blocks.

Monday, October 20, 2008

Baby Burp Cloths

An easy sewing tutorial that makes a great gift for any new mom. Check out the complete tutorial at Paper Dolly Girl.

Friday, October 10, 2008

Oven Mitt

No more boring, plain oven mitt. This will spice up your kitchen and make you want to bake a batch of cookies! Check out the complete tutorial and pdf pattern at Skip to My Lou.

Thursday, October 9, 2008

Pick Knitting

An alternative to regular knitting (without having to go out and buy a knifty knitter). Check out the complete tutorial at Craftster.

Wednesday, October 8, 2008

Crochet Sampler Squares

Ever wanted to try your hand at crochet? Here are some fun stitches to try out. Check out the complete tutorial at Lion Brand.

Tuesday, October 7, 2008

kid's art smock

Make a cute art smock for your children, this has the tutorial AND pattern in pdf format. Check out the complete tutorial at Don't Look Now.

Monday, October 6, 2008

flower shoe clips

Peeking out from underneath a dress, flower-adorned shoes are the perfect accessory. These simple silk-flower embellishments are a lovely way to personalize your shoes. To adorn shoes, glue a silk flower onto a shoe clip with a hot-glue gun, using a dime-sized dollop to ensure the flowers stay on. Slip a flower clip onto each shoe. A single large daisy or sunflower is plenty for some shoes -- for others, try lining up a handful of delicate violets or other small blossoms.
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so far, i've only been able to find one source for blank shoe clips, you can purchase 12 clips for $6.99 here -- their store has since closed.
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TeaJay'sMom -- 6 pairs for $5.50
BeadinMama -- 1 pair $2.50
CoverButtonCity -- 12 pairs $10.15, 18 pairs $13.95, 36 pairs $22.95, 72 pairs $38.85
MysticalGardenPath -- 6 pairs $7.00, 50 pairs $35.00


OlsGlitteringGlitz -- 24, 48 or 96 pieces ... from Australia
Louise1wja -- 3 pairs $9, 6 pairs $17 ... from United Kingdom

Friday, October 3, 2008

Portable Cushion

You can enjoy these portable cushions indoors or outdoors, all through the year. Check out the complete tutorial at Sew, Mama, Sew!

Thursday, October 2, 2008

Iron-on Vinyl Coasters

A fast easy way to make some cute coasters to protect your furniture. Check out the complete tutorial at How About Orange.

Wednesday, October 1, 2008

Handcut Felt Mural


Need a cheap easy way to spruce up your living space? Check out the complete tutorial at Design*Sponge.

Tuesday, September 30, 2008

Continuous Bias

Have you ever needed bias for binding and wanted something prettier than the plain colors they sell at the fabric store? Check out the complete tutorial at the Rusty Bobbin.