Friday, January 30, 2009

Recycled Bathroom Mat

Make your own recycled bathroom mat from old towels. Check out the complete tutorial at Ecologue.

Thursday, January 29, 2009

Sewing on the Bias

Check out some sewing tips at BurdaStyle.

Wednesday, January 28, 2009

Recycle a T-Shirt to a Gathered Yoke Top

Transform an old t-shirt into a new one featuring a gathered yoke. Check out the complete tutorial at CraftStylish.

Tuesday, January 27, 2009

Texture Box

Make a texture box for the kids! Check out the complete tutorial at The Felt Mouse.

Monday, January 26, 2009

Easy Washer Necklace

Create your own necklace (or earrings, bracelets ... etc.) from a washer found at your local hardware store. Check out the complete tutorial at Memory Makers.
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Try it with different materials .. they suggest scrap paper ... but why not try some sheet music, a page from a book (your favorite novel, dictionary, etc.) or even fabric. Next time you sew up that cute new skirt to spruce up your wardrobe, keep a scrap and make a necklace to match!

Friday, January 23, 2009

Fabric Covered Knobs

Give your dressers a face life with fabric covered knobs. Check out the complete tutorial at the Nesting Blog.


Thursday, January 22, 2009

Multi-Photo Frame

Completely customizable idea for a multi-photo frame. Check out the complete tutorial at CraftStylish.

Wednesday, January 21, 2009

How to Sew a Machine Blindstitch Hem

I bet you don't realize that your sewing machine has a blind-hem function that can save you hours of hand stitching and give you professional-quality invisible hems. Check out the complete tutorial at CraftStylish.

Tuesday, January 20, 2009

Recycled Newspaper Gift Bags

Moogsmum decided to recycle newspaper to make some gift bags. Check out the complete tutorial for making gift bags at ScrapJazz.

Monday, January 19, 2009

Tag Monster Toy

Make a cute little tag monster for your little monster (or your friend's monster). Check out the complete tutorial and pattern at Craft Schmaft.

Friday, January 9, 2009

Potato Printing

Create custom prints using something in your pantry ... potatoes! Check out the complete tutorial at Creative Kismet.

Thursday, January 8, 2009

Cool Tool: Shredding Scissors

It's like having 5 pairs of scissors in 1! A compact and energy efficient alternative to paper shredders. Check out the shredding scissors at the Container Store.

Wednesday, January 7, 2009

Family Tree

Make your own family tree. Check out the complete tutorail at The Small Object.

Tuesday, January 6, 2009

Felt Needle Book



Keep your fingers safe from your needles in this cute needle book. Check out the complete tutorial at CraftStylish.

Monday, January 5, 2009

Recycled Dish Scrubber

Recycle your plastic bags into yarn and crochet some recycled dish scrubbers. Check out the complete tutorial at My Recycled Bags.