This pleated zippered pouch would make a great last-minute gift! Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns shows how to make one. The pleats and the piping make this a nice enough pouch to stand on its own as a gift, but … Read More...
Tutorial: Voile pajama pants with shirred back waist
Anna from Noodlehead shows how she made a pair of lightweight pajama pants out of a lovely voile print. The back of the waistband is made stretchy with elastic thread shirring. The front waistband has a drawstring. You can make … Read More...
Snowy Scene Ornaments
Don’t you just love these beautiful snowy ornaments? Using faux snow and other small items, you can make these stunning decorations to be used on your tree, given as gifts or even hung on a garland. Get the tutorial here … Read More...
Free Goodies from Heather Trimlett
Heather Trimlett has always been one of my favorite bead makers out there. She was my inspiration when I began bead making and her meticulous handiwork at the torch keeps me forever inspired. I just received her newest newsletter and … Read More...
Tutorial: Faux fur infinity scarf
Anneliese from Aesthetic Nest shows how to make a faux fur infinity scarf. This would make a great last minute Christmas gift! Who wouldn’t love a loop of soft faux fur to warm their neck on a cold winter day? … Read More...
Christmas Tree Gift Toppers
These adorable gift toppers are made from nature’s craft supplies – twigs! A wonderful decoration for that very special gift this year. Make these with your kids too, an easy family friendly project. Get the tutorial here –>> DIY Christmas … Read More...
Personalize stockings with felt & the falling flakes stocking tutorial
Many of us do not have the time, money or interests in making or buying an expensive monogrammed Christmas stocking. Rachel of “imagine gnats” is sharing her tutorials on how to personalize your falling flakes stocking without breaking out the … Read More...
Make Your Own Sleigh Bells
Make your very own set of sleigh bells to hang on your door or at the bottom of your staircase. Totally festive, really easy and don’t they look beautiful? Head over to Centsational Girl for the tutorial –>> Centsational Girl … Read More...
How to make recycled cookie cutter ornaments
Cookie cutters make great little frames to fill with all sorts of goodies. Pop on over to the blog Simply Me to see the easy tutorial on how to make recycled cookie cutter ornaments and get lots of ideas for … Read More...
Tutorial: Twine and fabric bow napkin holders
Rebekah from Twinkle and Twine guests over at Prudent Baby with a tutorial showing how to make these twine and fabric bow napkin holders. They’d make a pretty addition to your holiday table. Get the tute.
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Tutorial: Asymmetrical bow sash for a little girl’s dress
Alida from Alida Makes guest blogs in the Basic Bodice Design series at iCandy Handmade with a tutorial showing how to make an asymmetrical bow sash for a little girl’s dress. Usually a big bow is found at the back … Read More...
Recycled Holiday Jars
This tutorial is for the recycled jar craft, turning fridge throw aways into pretty containers for just about anything. There’s also a link within the post that tells you how to make them into candles –>> Repurposed Jars for the … Read More...
Tutorial | Vintage Book Page Tree Ornament
Francesca from Musings of a Brisbanite shares all the steps for making this ornament using vintage book pages. Of course you could use newer pages too! Click here to go to the download.
Tutorial: Tea Time Tray Cover
It’s time for tea! Teresa Down Under used improvisational patchwork and simple embroidery to create this reversible tray cover. Find out how to make it, get the tutorial and pattern.
Image credit: Teresa Down Under
Five Cheap Gifts for Booklovers – LitReactor
Sometimes craft projects are just as easy as a tutorial writer promises. And sometimes? It’s not. Thankfully, there are wonderful other bloggers to test and recommend tutorials and projects–with no shortage of hilarious insights and drunken escapades. Like this rou… Read More...
Video tutorial: Snowflake Christmas pajama pants
Vanessa from The Crafty Gemini shares a video tutorial showing how to make a pair of Christmas pajama pants for a small child. you won’t need a pattern. You can get the right shape by tracing around a pair of … Read More...
Stitch a woven basket
Marjolein of Threads and Patches demonstrates how to create a beautiful, dimensional basket woven of pearl cotton. See her tutorial.
Project: Hair Bow with Stamped Accent
Looking to make a sweet last minute gift for a little girl? Here’s cute idea from B-Inspired Mama, a hair bow with stamped embellishment, click here for how to directions.
-Heather
Tutorial: Use a serger to help make a French seam
A serger does not typically come to mind when you think about finer seam finishes. But Sarai from Colette Patterns shows how you can use a serger to help make a French seam. The overlocking keeps the raw edges from … Read More...
Project: Humorous Holiday Card
I love , love, love Marylin Monroe and I also love seeing non holiday stamps used for making holiday cards. This innovative (and hilarious) Marilyn card from Karen at Dreaming and Creating is so much fun. Find more info over … Read More...