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Use as a pincushion, thumbtack holder or pillow Tutorial at Vikalpah Blog "Pineapple prints & motifs are all over the place and so trendy right now. So I thought I will show how to make a 3D pineapple out of felt. As many of you might not have a sewing machine, I will also show a no sew version of making it.Without much ado, let's get to the making.".... Read more

Use with a large candle or votive Tutorial at Purple Hues and Me Blog "I love recycling items to create craft projects!  Right now, I'm expanding my soda/beer can recycling undertakings. I recently attended a community cookout and managed to collect lots and lots of empty beer and soda cans. It's a great way to repurpose discarded or unwanted items into creating some of my crafting ideas.  I had fun making this and this using soda cans.  Recently, I've had a couple of projects swirling around in my thoughts - one of which is a candleholder.  Yes, an adorable candle holder that looks chic and modern but so easy to make! And you can use it indoors or out!  Here's how to make one".... Read more

Quick and easy crochet pattern Tutorial at Set Free My Gypsy Soul Blog "Plants are awesome. They instantly put good energy and positive vibes into your home and work space, and some even clean and purify the air.  But sometimes they can be neglected and sit sadly in boring ugly brown pots... add a little gypsy soul charm and yarnbomb them with this fast and simple crochet pattern using popcorn or bobble stitch, and double (US single) crochet".... Read more

Video tutorial for dolls of all sizes Tutorial at Strawberry Butterscotch Blog "I made cute little drawstring tank tops for my doll (you can see her reaction here).  I say drawstring, but will always think of them as pillowcase tops.  The first time I learned how to make tops like this was from a tutorial for a top using a pillow case I saw in a magazine.  Since then I have made several (see Dolly Dressing and Give Me a Doll With Hair)".... Read more

Baked lemon cake donuts with tart lemon glaze Tutorial at From My Carolina Home Blog "Springtime and lemons just seem to go together.  I picked up a lovely lemon at the store, knowing I wanted to do something lemony, but not knowing what.  I thought about a pound cake, then remembered the donut pans.  Ah, ha!  Lemon Donuts!  Oh yum, did these ever hit the spot!  And how can you go wrong serving them on my new lemon plates".... Read more

Save a stained garment artfully Tutorial at Leeya Engel Blog "When Mia somehow managed to get green silly putty embedded in this pretty sweater skirt, I thought I might never wear it again. Then I remembered these fabric paints I had left over from my baby shower where we painted onesies and a lightbulb went off!  The final fabric-painted skirt is way cooler than the original!  A word about fabric painting sweater material: you want to use a paintbrush to create gradients of color and work them in to the knit".... Read more

Make your own weights for sewing in about 10 minutes Tutorial at Creative Homemaking Blog "Pattern weights are a great alternative to pins for holding pattern pieces onto fabric when you’re tracing them off or cutting them out, especially on slippery fabric. This fabric weights tutorial makes cute little triangle sachets that you can use as weights or as air freshener when left around the house. Simply add a few drops of your favorite oils".... Read more

Add strappy sandals, lip gloss, and be ready for anything Tutorial at So Sew Easy Blog "A couple of days ago, I went to a local store to buy a floor runner for a hallway.  After looking for a while, I finally decided on one and proceeded to bargain the price –a common practice here in Singapore before you agree on a price.  After much arguing, I actually decided not to buy the rug.  It wasn’t anything special and the price was indeed inflated.  When the salesman perceived I was backing away, he proceeded to use the old flattery tactic, but having grown up in Latin America I was immune to it".... Read more

Tips for sewing large prints, fixing problems with a pattern, making a muslin Tutorial at From My Carolina Home Blog "What is it with fashion designers these days?  Go into the stores looking for a pretty spring print and all you find are ugly prints and the ever present solid colors.  Is the concept of florals for spring so clichéd that no one will do them?  But, but… that is what I want now, planting flowers in pots and pretty floral prints to wear.  Even Macy’s let me down, and that doesn’t often happen.  I am sick of solid, color blocking and I need something else to wear to work.  So, back to the fabric stash to finally sew up at least one of the rayon challis prints I have been hoarding for no good reason".... Read more

For brooches, to embellish clothing or hair bows Tutorial at Borei Design Blog "I love re-imagining and recycling not only home decor but clothing as well. I just finished refashioning a long sleeved, winner knit shirt into a new summer top. I had planned on posting it first but it is currently in the wash. I (being the graceful person that I am) unfortunately spilled something on it right after I finished it. Therefore, I will first be sharing what I did with some of the scraps for now and the shirt makeover later.  When I was making the shirt, I couldn't decide if I wanted to add a flower embellishment or not. I eventually decided to make a removable one, so that I could wear the shirt with or without it".... Read more

Stack flat to fit in a drawer Tutorial at Joy's Jots, Shots & Whatnots Blog "I came up with this idea last Christmas when making gifts.  As usual I took a lot longer trying to find a quicker way to make some bowl holders.  It may be just a tad quicker, but definitely these holders don't take up as much space when you store them flat unlike the bowl holders you see all over the internet. They also have a multi-use since they can be used as a hot pad to set a dish on".... Read more

Make with twigs, cardboard, paint, and hot glue Tutorial at Non Toy Gifts Blog "My mom worked as a doctor in an North African country many years ago. I was just a kid. It didn’t cross my mind back then how difficult it must have been on my dad to raise his daughter on his own for three years.  I also didn’t realize all the changes my mom had to face and how she had to adapt to a new country with a new mentality and climate, totally different from Romania, how she had to learn a new language she had never spoken before. There were nights when she cried herself to sleep because she didn’t know if she could handle everything and because she was missing her family. All I cared about were the cool stuff, like she adopted a dog, played tennis everyday (there wasn’t much else to do in the campus where the medical staff lived) and went once to Egypt where she visited the pyramids".... Read more

Fill with his favorite things: candy, pens, pencils Tutorial at DIY Crafts 9 Blog "Hey guys! I know it isn't Monday but today's post is a special post because on Sunday it is Fathers Day! I just want to say Happy Fathers day to all the fathers! I posted a Mothers Day craft last month and I will put a link to that at the end of this post. Anyways, Fathers Day is almost here and I wanted to show you guys how to make this super cool gift that you can give to your dad on Fathers Day! I know I will be giving this to my dad! Let's get started".... Read more

Easy to adapt the design for other flags too Tutorial at Pillar Box Blue Blog "It feels like ages since I’ve upcycled anything with denim, my last denim post was my scrap denim Easter eggs. I do have some denim upcycling projects in the pipeline but I thought I’d show you how to make some fabulous flag upcycled denim bunting.   I’m participating in a Junk Visionaries monthly challenge and the theme is patriotic. The upcycled denim bunting I originally made was Union Jack bunting, but as most of my blog audience is American I’ve also made a Stars and Stripes version just for you ! It was quite easy to adapt my flag bunting design from Union Jack to Stars and stripes as they are both red white and blue".... Read more

Make your own using PUL fabric Tutorial at Nina Makes Blog "I have been meaning to make some of these reusable fabric bowl (or glass, dish etc) covers, for quite a while now.  I too feel a little guilty every time I use plastic wrap…well not so much when I’m making freezer paper stencils mind you that has a purpose!  I recently saw a tutorial on fabric bowl covers on craft gossip which reminded me I need to make these.  I love their design but decided there had to be an easier and quicker way".... Read more

Try these easy pallet coasters for Father's Day. Tutorial at A Crafty Mix Blog "As I get older I’ve started realizing that the most valuable gift we can give someone is our time. Think about it, if you try hard enough you can get more of almost anything; we can buy more things, find more friends, create more stuff or make more money. The only thing we can never get more of is time.  It trickles through our fingers like fine sand and when we look again it’s all gone. For this Father’s day I wanted to give my Dad something special that would show him how much I love him and how much he means to me".... Read more

Make a lower calorie coconut oil kettle corn Tutorial at Happier than a Pig in Mud Blog "I do like to cut back on calories if possible and one great example is this Lighter Coconut Oil Kettle Corn. In my version the popcorn doesn't get completely covered by a hard candy coating, but it's just sweet enough to be a nice treat without being overly naughty. There's a wonderful hint of coconut flavor without it being overpowering and it's salted to taste, I like pink Himalayan salt. This is starting to sound like a fairly healthy snack".... Read more

Breezy and cute cover up you can whip up in minutes Tutorial at Creative Homemaking Blog "The beach season is getting close for me, I made plans to have a little trip with Ellie end of this month. And I realized I don’t really have anything to wear at the beach. I don’t particularly like to run around the pool or the beach in my swimming suit so I needed something . Something that is super easy to make and doesn’t requires sewing. I also wanted something cool, with a beachy, breezy, laid back feeling. And so I made a no sew beach cover up".... Read more

A deceptively simple, stitched bracelet tutorial Tutorial at The Chilly Dog Blog "I really like combining different materials and techniques in my crafting. These bracelets incorporate three beautiful textures (leather, cork and metal) in an unconventional way. The bracelet is made by lacing metallic leather cord through a strip of cork, almost like an embroidery stitch. Don't be intimidated, though. The stitch is deceptively simple once you get the hang of it".... Read more

Tutorial includes free printable frames for your art Tutorial at Non Toy Gifts Blog "If you want to go beyond a store-bought gift for this Father’s Day and instead create a personalized DIY gift together with your kids here is one that dad will love. I came across several “Dad Rocks” ideas on Pinterest (where else?). Most of them use big rocks that are colored and have the words “My Dad Rocks” or something similar written on them (these make great paper weights). Other ideas need pebbles to spell the words on homemade salt dough (these can be used as wall or garden decorations). I wanted to follow a different direction and instead make use of the handful of river stones I brought home from our vacation to the Smoky Mountains".... Read more

Makes a great side dish for chicken, pork or ham Tutorial at Happier than a Pig in Mud Blog "While I've grilled pineapple many times, I never tried it like this until Rachel said this is the way her mom makes it. Well, let me just say it's a very nice treat! BBQ Sauce Slathered Grilled Pineapple would be a great side dish for chicken, pork or ham. I placed it onto a hot grill, then when I turned it over brushed it with the sauce. This was canned pineapple, I'm sure fresh would really be nice. The first time I had it we only had a can of chunk pineapple and tossed it into a pre-heated wok on the grill, that worked well too, but the slices are prettier... and the clean-up is easier".... Read more

Complete with coconut pennies - great gift for teacher/grads Tutorial at The PharMa Blog "Confession: I love giving gifts. I love finding that perfect something that I know will be “exactly what they wanted”! However, sometimes that is easier said than done. Sometimes I fail, run out of time, and opt for a generic gift card. Phew–That feels good to get off my chest!  Now one thing that everyone loves is money…am I right?? But money can feel impersonal…so I thought…and thought…and thought…and being the “creative” type that I am I figured out a way to jazz it up a bit".... Read more

Keep your tea or soft drink cold longer Tutorial at Mary Martha Mama Blog "To enhance enjoyment of our teas we took them outside to enjoy on our back deck.  After a busy day I love to sit down and have a relaxing chat with my husband while savoring a sweet treat.  To help keep our teas cool I made some insulated drink cozies and I’m sharing the step by step tutorial so that you can make your own".... Read more

Alter socks to coordinate with outfit Tutorial at Nina Makes Blog "Who knew that duplicate stitching was even an option!  Hannah has taken up highland dancing, I’d say she has been going about 10 weeks now and she is loving it.  Time to get the outfit sorted!  This is Hannah’s kilt which I made (first one!) it is made out of MacDonald Modern Dress tartan.  Hannah’s last name is Donaldson which goes back to MacDonald and makes this her family tartan.  So of course we needed socks to go with this one.  If you have ever looked at highland Dancing costumes you will have run into the price of the argyle socks (kilt hose) eeek!  I definitely don’t want to spend over a hundred dollars on a pair of socks".... Read more

Easy DIY to make a gift for a teacher or dentist Tutorial at The PharMA Blog "Want to tell someone they’re “the balm”?! This is an easy/fast DIY gift that you can put together in just a few minutes. I made these cuties for Teacher Appreciation Day, but they would be a great little gift for anyone special!  I’ve always loved EOS and have had this idea in mind for a while now…let’s get started".... Read more

Easy to follow photo tutorial containing 6 steps, and only a few craft supplies needed Tutorial at Crea Bea Cards Blog "This card can be crafted for a dear friend who has moved to a new house recently. You can send the card by mail or give it during a housewarming party which is even more fu n.  Moving into a new house is something very special. You only do it a few times in your life. Bit by bit, this new house becomes your home.  A friend of me recently got her very own house. I’m so happy for her! She’s put a lot of effort in making it her home with her own style. Recently she organized a housewarming party, so I made her this card".... Read more

Transform plain cushions into something fabulous Tutorial at Pillar Box Blue Blog "I gave my outdoor canvas cushions a bit of a makeover by using a doilies as stencils to paint pretty patterns on them. I loved this craft. It was so easy to do. My favourite kind of craft, cheap, fun and little effort for great results. I warn you it is very addictive as the cushions are so lovely. I know I’m going to end up with too many cushions outside now.   You might remember a couple of weeks ago I made some Map Table Mats. When I was putting them away in the kitchen with all my other table stuff, such as paper napkins and cloths, I struggled to shut the draw. It was time for a clear out! Firstly I discovered that I must stop buying paper napkins no matter how pretty they are. Secondly I found right at the bottom a packet of paper doilies".... Read more

A tasty dish similar to cheese grits Tutorial at Creative Homemaking Blog "Creamy and hearty polenta makes a great alternative to a lot of recipes like mashed potatoes or pasta. But have you ever thought of adding it to your breakfast? I love how filling this quick breakfast recipe is and makes a great alternative to cereal! You can even have this dish at dinner if you need something light but filling. My daughter is a sucker for anything dairy, polenta and grits and this polenta sour cream and cheese combination is a huge hit in our house. She would have it for breakfast, lunch and dinner".... Read more

Coconut fiber was used to thatch the tiny roof Tutorial at A Crafty Mix Blog "There is something so fascinating about miniature gardens.  They take us back to our childhood and I love getting lost in them and living, even if it’s only for a moment, in a tiny world where anything is possible.  One of my favorite people, my Aunty G, feels the same way. She’s like the Pied Piper when it comes to us kids, we all just want to be around her and I’m almost 50.  To celebrate her birthday we wanted to make her something different, something that would always remind her of how special and loved she is.  So we decided to make her this miniature garden with a little thatch roof church".... Read more