Using aluminium cans, it is actually not so hard to create these amazingly detailed calligraphy pens!
Or so the team at Man vs. Pin thought.
Check out their hilarious outtake on how to make this (and if it works!).
Video Tutorial – Crafts From The Past – What Is Tatting?
Lot of readers have been writing in asking about Tatting. Many of the young readers have no idea about this craft. I have to openly admit that tatting is not for me. Tatting is very slow and delicate, two things … Read More...
Tips and Freebie: Stamping Tips Notebook
Have you ever gone to a class, watched a tutorial video online or just played around and tried a new stamping technique and wondered “How am I going to remember how to do this?” Heather Nichols has a great solution, … Read More...
DIY Colorful Painted Lamp Shade
See how simple it is to create this Colorful and FUN painted lamp shade! A few steps and some of your favorite colors of paint is all it takes.
Amy from Delineate your Dwelling is participating in the “2015 Knock … Read More...
DIY Polymer Clay Jar with Lid
The folks at PolymerClayTV.com have been doing great polymer clay tutorials and videos and awesome stuff for ages and ages. Here’s a video from their Youtube Channel featuring Kira demonstrating a textured jar with fitting lid.
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Rowboat Made from Milk Carton
This is a great example of how to turn an empty juice or milk carton into a model boat.
But the tutorial doesn’t end there. Dave Hax then shows you how to power it using an old hand held battery … Read More...
How to make a dip dyed wall hanging
Wall hangings made of yarn, string and other fibers are super popular right now. This one made of heavy string and dip dyed has a lovely minimalistic quality that would be fun to make in your favorite color or … Read More...
Tutorial: Grab-n-go keychain pouch
Pellon Projects shares a tutorial for making their Grab-N-Go Pouch. It attaches to a key ring so you’ll always have it with you (at least if you’ve brought your keys with you). It’s a flat pouch with the zipper applied … Read More...
Free Primpin Ain’t Easy Embroidery Chart
Primpin ain’t easy and this free Embroidery Chart will sure make your point. This free chart comes via DailyCrossStitch.com. You can collect the free pattern here.
Free pattern: July Candle Mat
Get your spark on with this adorable candle mat measuring a mere 9 1/2″ x 12 1/2″. This makes it doable before the fireworks start. The pattern is offered on Connecting Threads, and best of all, it’s a free … Read More...
Special Gift Ideas For the Mother of the Bride or Groom
It’s tradition to give the wedding party a little gift for their participation in the festivities, but did you think about having a gift for the mothers? It doesn’t need to be anything terribly fancy or over the top, but … Read More...
Video | Stamp Organization
Join Christina Thomas as she takes you on a tour of her stamp storage system. She provides links for purchasing the items she uses, and explains her storage and categorization system for all sizes of stamps. See it all in … Read More...
DIY Copper Wall Clock
This amazing DIY will look so rad in man-cave!
Made for Valentine’s Day gift for a spouse, this clock uses industrial copper pipes to give that authentic feel. The materials are sourced from Home Depot and it looks like it … Read More...
Fabric sewing labels printable
Deby from So Sew Easy has created some cute Handmade For You sewing labels you can download, print on to printable fabric, and add to your handmade gifts. The file includes 6 sewing themed Handmade For You label designs. She’s … Read More...
Jewelry Pieces You Can Share With Your Best Friend
Do you have a certain someone in your life that just seems to be your other half? That one person who just “gets you”. These 38 jewelry pieces are perfect for giving to that other person to show your friendship … Read More...
DIY Stamped Clay Yarn Ball Necklace
I had to share this yarn ball necklace made from Polymer clay and a simple stamp. These would be perfect gifts for you know, that crazy time of year that’s only a few months away. The month that we shall … Read More...
Tutorial: Pretty fabric boxes with hinged lids
All small storage should be this pretty! Vicky from Mad for Fabric shows how you can make a pretty fabric box with a hinged lid. Storage boxes are always handy to have, so you might want to make up a … Read More...
Macrame Water Bottle holder
I think this Macrame Water Bottle holder is a pretty neat idea. I’ve seen them crocheted but this is the first time I’ve seen a macrame one and macrame is still a pretty hot trend right now.
It’s definitely a … Read More...
Embellish wicker charger plates with a bit of paint
OK, I’ll admit I am not really a fan of these wicker charger plates. Just not really my thing. But with a cool paint job I might just change my opinion. Pop on over to the blog Delineate Your Dwelling … Read More...
Tutorial: Maple leaf mug rug for Canada Day
Ula from Lulu and Celeste shares a tutorial at Patchwork Posse showing how you can make this maple leaf mug rug for Canada Day. It’s a large maple leaf pieced with red and white stripes. You could also make … Read More...