Pioneer Bonnets (and a Paper Pilgrim Bonnet)

I've been helping some young women in my area make some pioneer clothing ... I was looking for FREE Pionneer Bonnet sewing patterns and figured I would share the links ...

Buns and Baskets

Given Moments

and I found this super simple Pilgrim Bonnet made from paper ... easy: paper and staples!

Fabric Covered Letters

How cute are these? She made them for her kid's door, but I think you could whip up some for holidays, "Noel" "Love" "Thanks" "boo"... you get the picture. Check out the complete tutorial at mmmCrafts.

Magnetic Bookmark

How to, with free printable pdf designs, check out Wild Olive. She mentions a specific magnetic tape, but office supply stores sell thin printable magnetic paper that you could cut to size and use instead ... just an idea. (BTW ... i make my own magnetic bookmarks ... my kids have a tendency to throw my books around and regular ones slip right out waaaaaay too often!!)

Paperbag book Cover

How to make a paperbag book cover, check out the complete tutorial at About.com ... I just cant stop thinking about if you could make something similar with fabric ... hmmmmm.

Paper and Vinyl Wallets

I have ALWAYS adored the wallets at Dear Sukie (probably because they remind me of the wallets that I make out of tyvek!) Imagine how surprised I was to see their creator on Martha showing us all how to make them. Check out the tutorial and pdf templates at Martha Stewart (and there is even a video). The template is for her "Long Wallet".

Sassy Binder Clips

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

CD/DVD holder

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

Butterfly "Specimen Case"

How cute is this butterfly "specimen case". Check out Homemade by Jill for more details. I also think it could look really cool if you found pictures of butterflies online and printed and cut them out instead of just punching.

paper hurricane cover

you'll never guess what it's made from ... check out the complete tutorial at a little hut.

makeover your mouse pad

makeover your mouse pad ... check out the complete tutorial at the long thread.

ipod cover

make that ipod super stylish ... check out the complete tutorial at janny pie crafts.

Tissue Paper Art

Canvases mod podged with tissue paper. Check out the complete tutorial at Homemade by Jill.

Eco-Friendly Notebooks

Eco-friendly project creating notebooks by reusing office paper. Check out the complete tutorial at DesignSponge.

Paper Covered Matchboxes

Super easy project, plus super cheap (you can pick up a 2 pack of matches at the grocery store for 79 cents). Perfect to give with some tea lights, or candle sticks ... or pretty up the box you have in your bathroom. Check out the complete tutorial at Creature Comforts.

Printable Napkin Bands and MORE

Printable napkin bands ... check out the complete tutorial at Creature Comforts.

Matchbook Notebook

Matchbook notebooks are useful for jotting down quick notes, phone numbers and various "to do's". Check out the complete tutorial at DesignSponge.

Paper Flower

Almost too simple to be true ... but I promise it is. Check out the complete tutorial at Creature Comforts.

Pencil Covers

How cute are these pencils? Check out the complete tutorial at Marie Claire Ideas Blog. (It's in French ... but all you have to do is click on the image ... print ... coat the pencil in craft glue ... wrap the paper around it (and let it dry completely before use).

Simple Paper Wreath

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