Sunday, February 28, 2010

Want to make your own tutu?


You know you want to. Check out the complete tutorial at Make it and Love it.

Tissue Box Cover


I really need to do this. I hate the way tissue boxes look! Check out the complete tutorial at Make it and Love it.

Saturday, February 27, 2010

Pillow with Ties


Cute throw pillows with ties. Check out the complete tutorial at Make it and Love it.

Scrappy Camera Strap


This project makes me wish I had a fancier camera that required a camera strap. Check out the complete tutorial at Make it and Love it.

Friday, February 26, 2010

Hair Ties

Yet another awesome use for fabric covered buttons. Check out the complete tutorial at Make it and Love it.

Wall Hangings


Inexpensive way to brighten up a boring wall. Check out the complete tutorial at Make it and Love it and Vanilla Joy ... or another alternative is to use wooden embroidery hoops and stretch the fabric inside them.

Thursday, February 25, 2010

Nursing Cover

Make your own nursing cover. Check out the complete tutorial at Make it and Love it, and another one at Made by the Mama Monster, Freshly Picked and Vanilla Joy.

Car Seat Cover

These are so cute and would mke great gifts. Check out the complete tutorial at Make it and Love it, or here's another version at The Thrifty Chick, and Vanilla Joy.

Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Quick Apron

Check out the complete tutorial at Make it and Love it, or another variation.

Gathered Pillow Covers


Add some texture to your throw pillows. Check out the complete tutorial at Make it and Love it.

Tuesday, February 23, 2010

Repurposing Clothing

Make it and Love it has some great tutorials on repurposing clothing into cute clothes for your kids.

Pants (with reverse applique)
Boy's Pants
Lounge Pants

Ruffle Front Shirt

Another Ruffle Shirt
Short Sleeves to Long Sleeves

Shirt to Dress

Girl's Skirt

Sassy Binder Clips


Why not make them pretty? Check out the complete tutorial at Make it and Love it.

Monday, February 22, 2010

Gathered Flannel Scarf


Check out the complete tutorial at Make it and Love it.

Chair Facelift


Re-cover those awful cushions on old chairs. Check out the complete tutorial at Make it and Love it.

Sunday, February 21, 2010

Recovered High Chair


This looks so much better than the covers that come with high chair. Check out the complete tutorial at Make it and Love it.

Mod Podge Hangers



How cute are these?! Check out the complete tutorial at Make it and Love it.

Saturday, February 20, 2010

Printables

Check out this book plate from Nested.




I haven't posted any printable things in a while so here ya gooooo....

Printables and then MORE printables!!

Cozy Car Caddy Tutorial


I am TOTALLY going to make this for Aidan. It would be awesome for church, he takes his cars everywhere (generally crammed into his pockets!!) Check out the complete tutorial at Homemade by Jill ... another variation at My Little Gems.

Friday, February 19, 2010

Mod Podge Shoes





So dang easy you're going to be wondering ... why didn't I think of that?! Check out the complete tutorial at Make it and Love it.

Repurposed Sweater Pillow



Check out the complete tutorial at Make it and Love it.

Thursday, February 18, 2010

Project Display Board



Need a way to display projects or photos or bills or chores or whatever?! Check out the complete tutorial at Make it and Love it.

knit jersey scarf


Check out the complete tutorial at Make it and Love it.

Wednesday, February 17, 2010

Spring Tote Tutorial




Made from tea towel ... neat. Check out the complete tutorial at Homemade by Jill.

20-minute Headband



Another quick project. Check out the complete tutorial at Homemade by Jill.

Tuesday, February 16, 2010

Flower Headband





Check out the complete tutorial at Homemade by Jill.

Non-Slip Socks



Want some non-slip socks but can't find any you like? Make your own. Check out the complete tutorial at Homemade by Jill.

Monday, February 15, 2010

Burp Cloth

Ragged burp cloths and she even includes a template! Check out the complete tutorial at Homemade by Jill.

Burp cloths using cloth diapers. Check out the complete tutorial at Chickpea Studio.

Curtains

My Brother and Sister-in-Law recently purchased a house, this is for you Amanda. Check out the complete tutorial at Make it and Love it, or check out her Simple Curtains.

Sunday, February 14, 2010

rag quilt letters

the uses are endless ... learning toys for kids ... banners for holidays ... check out the complete tutorial at happy together.
ideas for a boring shirt turned cute ... check out the complete tutorial at stop staring and start sewing.

Saturday, February 13, 2010

recycled fabric necklace

i've seen these around, and now you can make one for yourself instead of going out and buying one. check out the complete tutorial at cucumbersome.

Fabric Covered Headbands

an interchangable removable cover for cheap plastic headbands that you can get at the dollar store ... check out the complete tutorial at mmmcrafts.

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or another fabric headband at my sweet connection.

Friday, February 12, 2010

color matching game

what a simple idea that would keep kids busy ... check out the complete tutorial at dollar store crafts.

CD/DVD holder

a fun way to give cd/dvd as gifts or whatever else ... check out the complete tutorial at chica and jo.

Thursday, February 11, 2010

wrap-around mailing labels

spruce up your mail with these free wrap-around envelope mailing labels ... available from a very chocolate wedding in polka-dots and multi-colored.

doodle purse

a place for your little one to keep all their coloring supplies ... check out the complete tutorial at mAKC Creations.

Wednesday, February 10, 2010

cover ceiling fan blades

what a cute way to spice up a space ... it would look even better with the fixtures painted a fun color instead of the gold ... LOVE it ... check out the complete tutorial at keeping the faith.

Buttercup Bag

This pattern uses a mere fat quarter of fabric for the outer, plus a little less of another for the lining. Check out the complete instructions and pattern at Made by Rae.



http://madebyrae.blogspot.com/2009/02/free-buttercup-bag-sewing-pattern.html

Tuesday, February 9, 2010

Customize Your Dress Form

Customize your dress form to fit YOUR mesurements. Check out the complete tutorial at the {New New} Blog.

Kitchen Cupboard Message Center

Check out the complete tutorial at Apartment Therapy.

Monday, February 8, 2010

Printable Tea Bag Wrapper and Tea Tag

Adorable valentine tea bag wrapper and tea tags that you can download and print to give to your special valentine. Check out the complete tutorial at Creature Comforts. Pdf available here.

Zig-Zag Quilt

Anna Maria Horner has done it again. Check out the complete instructions and pattern.

Or ... here is another Zig Zag quilt ... without piecing triangles! Check out the complete tutorial at Bee Square Blog.

Sunday, February 7, 2010

Valentine Iron-On Pillowcase Transfers

Valentine's Day Freebie project ... check out the complete tutorial and download at Creature Comforts.

Love Gloves (Mittens)

Now you can still hold your honey's hand while keeping toasty when it is chilly! Check out the complete tutorial at CraftStylish.


The show how to do it with a felted sweater, but you could totally do it with fleece!