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Old Picture Frames: What Can I Do With Them?

Katar — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 19:00:37 +0000

I have TONS of old picture frames – TONS. I am pretty set on making sure my frames in each of my rooms match. A lot of times I just spray paint the old frames so that they are all the same color – so that usually works out! However, I have frames with missing glass, latches, and huge chips. There’s a ton of stuff that you can do with these – which brings me to the purpose of this post!

Click on the photo to go to the tutorial.

Misc. Tutorials:

Jewelry Holder: WindHula

Jewelry Holder: Creatively Green

Craft Show Displays: Crafterella

How to Make a Serving Tray from a Picture Frame: The Artful Crafter

Bow Frame: Forrest and Abbie

Fabric Photo Mats: I Love to Create

Pretty Pinboards: Shabby Nest

Dry Erase Calendar: Thirty Handmade Days

Framed Pine Cones: Craftojholics Anonymous

Solar Herb Dryer: CraftZine

Christmas Tutorials:

Prudent Baby Easy Advent Calendar: Design Sponge

If you know of ANY other examples or tutorials, please comment below so I can add them to this list. Thanks!

DIY Christmas Stocking Tutorials

Katar — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 14:00:40 +0000

OMG! I want to make too many THINGS! Stockings look really easy to make – and they’re so much more personable to give and receive too! Heck, you could even make these to use as your gift’s wrapping Ah.. onto the tutorials! Click on the photo to get the how to.

Looking for more Christmas tutorials? Simply check out my blog archive for Christmas!

Misc. Stocking Tutorials:

Christmas Stocking Tutorial: Park City Girl

Monster Stocking Tutorial: Crap I've Made

Expandable Christmas Stocking: Instructables

DIY Snowman Stocking: Susie Harris

No Sew Vintage Stockings: Susie Harris

Stocking Patterns: PresserFoot

Cowboy Boot and Ballet Stocking: Little Birdie Secrets

Greenery Garland Stocking: Martha Stewart

Jingle Bell Stockings: Martha Stewart

Christmas Stockings With Wool Felt Icicles: Martha Stewart

Keepsake Stocking: Martha Stewart

Rickrack Stocking: Martha Stewart

Christmas Stockings: Martha Stewart

Mini Stockings: Martha Stewart

Baby Sock Advent Calendar: Martha Stewart

Blanket Stockings: Martha Stewart

Poinsettia Fringe-Cuff Stocking: Martha Stewart

Embossed Velvet Stockings: Martha Stewart

Frosty Stockings: Martha Stewart

Fringed Stockings: Martha Stewart

Hankerchief Stockings: Martha Stewart

Holly Stocking: Martha Stewart

Bird Stockings: Martha Stewart

Carpet Stockings: Martha Stewart

Nutcracker Stockings: Martha Stewart

Damask Stockings: Martha Stewart

Quilt Stocking: Martha Stewart

Knitted Stocking Tutorials:

Sock Pattern: Martha Stewart

Sequined Mohair Stockings: Martha Stewart

Stockings from Sweaters:

Sweater Stocking: Martha Stewart

Personalized Christmas Stockings:

Personalized Christmas Stockings: Mad in Crafts

Simple Embroidered Stockings: PurlBee

Felt Punched Stocking: Martha Stewart

If you know of ANY other examples or tutorials, please comment below so I can add them to this list. Thanks!

DIY Advent Calendar Tutorials

Katar — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 14:00:18 +0000

Now is the perfect time to construct an advent calendar to start off December right!

I love all of these great ideas for advent calendars – I always walk by the ones at Target and think they are amazing, but they are way overpriced. Here are some advent calendar tutorials that you can make at home that look just as awesome!

Click on the photo to grab the tutorial.

Looking for more Christmas tutorials? Simply check out my blog archive for Christmas!

Advent Calendar Tutorials:

Advent Boxes: AliEdwards

Advent Calendar Tutorial: Blue Cricket Design

Advent Calendar Tutorial: Sumo's Sweet Stuff

Christmas Advent Mini Muffin Tin: Nap Time Crafting

Advent Calendar Mitten Pattern: Oliverands

Easy Advent Calendar: Design Sponge

How To Anticipation Calendar: CraftZine

Cookie Sheet Advent Tutorial: Tatertots and Jello

Christmas in July Advent Calendar: SewMamaSew - I HAVE to make this! How awesome is getting full-sized candy bars!?

Countdown to Christmas Tutorial: Shanty2Chic

Affirmation Advent Calendar: The Crafty Chica

Advent Calendar Tutorial: Shanty2Chic

Snowing Presents Advent Calendar: Pickles

DIY Advent Calendar by Cici Art Factory: ModEco Kids

Baby Sock Advent Calendar: Martha Stewart

Mini Stockings: Martha Stewart

25 Days of Christmas Countdown: Blue Cricket Design

Mini Pinata Advent Calendar: Gingerbread Snowflakes

Paper Christmas Tree Advent Calendar: Ikat Bag

Simple Spool Advent Calendars: Just Something I Made

Christmas Countdown and Activity List: A Wednesday Afternoon

Lo-Fi Advent Calendar: Meet Me At Mike's

Advent Calendar Pockets: All Sorts

DIY Holiday Calendars: Alpha Mom

Advent Candy Tree: FamilyCrafts.About

Greeting Card Advent Calendar: Martha Stewart

Greeting Card Advent Calendar: Gingerbread Snowflakes

Printable Advent Calendars:

Several Different Advent Calendars to Print: del4yo

Activity Advent Calendar You Can Print: CrafterHours

Tear-Off Advent Calendar: Can't Stop Making Things

Advent Calendar Wreath Tutorials:

Advent Calendar Wreath: Gingerbread Snowflakes

Advent Calendar Clothespin Wreath: The Crafty Chica

Christmas Countdown Wreath: Scrappin' Out Loud

If you know of ANY other examples or tutorials, please comment below so I can add them to this list. Thanks!

Old Greeting Cards: What Can I Do With Them?

Katar — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:00:55 +0000

Don’t throw your old greeting cards away! There is plenty that you can do with them. Click on the photo to grab the tutorial.

Looking for more Christmas tutorials? Simply check out my blog archive for Christmas!

Misc. Tutorials:

Recycled Greeting Card Ideas: SCJohnson

How to Make Tie-On Charms from Recycled Christmas Cards: Happy Birds Crafting Haven

Scented Sachet with Recycled Greeting Cards: Cathie Filian

Greeting Card Box: KinderArt

Crochet Card Bowl: Family Crafts.About

How to Make a Christmas Card Basket: All Free Crafts

Advent Calendar Tutorials:

Greeting Card Advent Calendar: Martha Stewart

Greeting Card Advent Calendar: Gingerbread Snowflakes

Card Tutorials:

Holiday Cards from Recycled Paper and Greeting Cards: twistedlimb1 on YouTube

Gift Tag Tutorials:

Making Christmas Tags: Altered Stuff

Ornament Tutorials:

Looking for more ornament tutorials? Check out my previous blog post: DIY Ornament Tutorials

Make a Christmas Card Star: WikiHow

Recycled Card Ornaments: Vickie Howell

Cardstock Globe Ornament: RubberStamping.About

Recycle a Card into a Crochet Ornament: Roots and Wings Co.

If you know of ANY other examples or tutorials, please comment below so I can add them to this list. Thanks!

DIY Christmas Ornament Tutorials

Katar — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:00:50 +0000

I can’t believe how fast Christmas is approaching! I already feel overwhelmed. I need to start on presents, and SOON! Ornaments are always a great option, either as the present itself or an accent piece on the gift’s packaging.

I also have a previous post for other indoor Christmas decoration tutorials.

If you’re looking for even MORE ornament tutorials, I’ve continued my link list here: DIY Christmas Ornament Tutorials, Part 2

Here are some great tutorials that I’ve found on several different kinds of ornaments.

Misc. Ornament Tutorials
Button Ornament Tutorials
Crochet Ornament Tutorials
Fabric Ornament Tutorials
Food Ornament Tutorials
Glass Ornament Tutorials
Knitted Ornament Tutorials
Paper Ornament Tutorials
Pinecone Ornament Tutorials
Plastic Canvas Ornament Tutorials
Tin Ornament Tutorials
Trim and Ribbon Ornament Tutorials
Wire Ornament Tutorials
Wooden Ornament Tutorials

Misc. Ornament Tutorials:

Make a Disco Ball Ornament out of Junk CDs: Wait4369 on YouTube

Old Ornament Makeovers: BHG

Make Your Own Geek Christmas Ornaments: Geekware

Flower Petal Ornament Cover: JewelryMaking.About

Cheapo Jute Twine Ornaments: Shanty2Chic

Christmas Stars out of Plastic Bottles: Espiritcabane

Peace Sign Ornament Tutorial: Crap I've Made

Twinkle Pom Pom Ornament: Zakka Life

Tinsel Snowflake: Martha Stewart

Daddy Snowman Clay Pot Ornament: The Artful Crafter

Christmas Nutcracker Clay Pot Ornament: The Artful Crafter

Reindeer Clay Pot Ornament: The Artful Crafter

Puzzle Piece Ornament: FamilyCrafts.About

Recycled Christmas Tree Drum Ornament Made from Bottle Cap: eHow

Festive Gourd Ornaments: Gingerbread Snowflakes

How to Make Japanese-Inspired Ornaments: Gingerbread Snowflakes

Making God's Eyes: Gingerbread Snowflakes

Swedish Needlepoint Pattern: Needlepoint.About

Making Wheat Stars and Festive Photo Frames: Gingerbread Snowflakes

Espejitos (small mirrors in Spanish): Gingerbread Snowflakes

Ombre Glittered Seashell Ornaments: Martha Stewart

Seashell Angel: GinaCarruba

Drum Ornaments: Martha Stewart

Wax Snowflake Ornaments: Martha Stewart

Birdie Ornaments: Ruffles and Stuff

Button Ornament Tutorials:

Button Ornaments: Martha Stewart

Button Wreath Ornament: Martha Stewart

Crochet Ornament Tutorials:

Recycle a Card into a Crochet Ornament: Roots and Wings Co.

Fabric Ornament Tutorials:

Felt Animal Ornaments: Martha Stewart

Miniature Stocking Ornament from Sweater: The Storque

How to Make Adorable Polar Bear Ornaments Out of an Old Wool Sweater: Fun in the Making

Felt Christmas Ornament: Zakka Life

Thrifted Tree Ornaments: The Long Thread

Argyle Applique Ornament Tutorial: So September

Make a Felted Dala Horse Ornament: Gingerbread Snowflakes

Snowflake Pendant Tutorial: Resurrection Fern

Charming Ornaments: A Spoonful of Sugar

Pattern for a Half Eaten Gingerbread Man: Elsie Marley

Christmas Owl Ornament Pattern: DiversionMary

Felt Christmas Ornament Tutorial: My Fantastic Toys

Fabric Ornaments: ModPodgeRocks

Food Ornament Tutorials:

Cinnamon Bird Ornaments: Martha Stewart

Christmas Cookie Ornament: Martha Stewart

Retro Mice Ornament: Roots and Wings Co.

How to Make a Christmas Orange Pomander: That Artist Woman

Faux Tart Ornaments: Martha Stewart

Glass Ornament Tutorials:

How to Paint a Faux Stained Glass Christmas Ornament: Painting.About

Santa's Belly Ornament: NapTimeCrafting

Ashley's Thrifty Ornaments: Shanty2Chic

Knitted Ornament Tutorials:

Mini Christmas Stocking Ornament: Knitting.About

Christmas Wreath Ornament: Knitting.About

Paper Ornament Tutorials:

Punched Paper Photo Ornament: Martha Stewart

Recycled Ornaments How To: Martha Stewart

Christmas Card Ball Ornament: SantasPostBag

Make a Paper Globe Ornament: RubberStamping.About

DIY Ornament: JunkMailGems

Picture Frame Ornaments: Martha Stewart

Paper Bead Star: RubberStamping.About

Three-Dimensional Doily Ornament: Martha Stewart

Christmas Photo Ornaments to Make With Your Kids: Roots and Wings Co.

Floating Ornaments: Martha Stewart

Chandelier Ornament: Cheeky Magpie

Click and Print Ornaments: Martha Stewart

Seed Packet Ornaments: Martha Stewart

Indian Paper Poms with Potpourri and Spice: Cathie Filian

How to Make a Christmas Card Star: WikiHow

Accordian Pleated Flower Ornaments: Sleepy in Seattle Stamps

Recycled Card Ornaments: Vickie Howell

Bird Ornament: Cheeky Magpie

Mini Pinata Ornaments: Gingerbread Snowflakes

Making Woven Paper Baskets: Gingerbread Snowflakes

Pinecone Ornament Tutorials:

Pinecone Elves: Martha Stewart

Plastic Canvas Ornament Tutorials:

Plastic Canvas Snowflake Picture Ornament: Roots and Wings Co.

Tin Ornament Tutorials:

How to Make Punched Tin Light Shields: Gingerbread Snowflakes

Aluminum Cans Star Ornament: Aluminous Publishing

Whitney's Tin Ornament: Shanty2Chic

Trim and Ribbon Ornament Tutorials:

Rickrack Christmas Ornaments: Martha Stewart

Ribbon and Bow Ornaments: Martha Stewart

Wire Ornament Tutorials:

Glow Ball Ornaments: Instructables

Wooden Ornament Tutorials:

Silhouette Ornaments: Roots and Wings Co.

Clothespin Doll Ornaments: Martha Stewart

Wooden Ornaments: CraftRookie

Scrap Wood Snowmen: Crafting a Green World

If you know of ANY other examples or tutorials, please comment below so I can add them to this list. Thanks!

DIY Christmas Party and Indoor Decoration Tutorials

Katar — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:00:05 +0000

I couldn’t wait any longer! Here is the start of my tutorial list for Christmas parties and indoor decorations. I have SO many other tutorials saved for Christmas, and will add more to this post daily. I’ll also have a bunch of new posts relating to Christmas coming up. So – keep checking back!

I really gotta get started on making Christmas stuff – I’m planning on giving everyone on my Christmas list handmade items this year. It’ll be a busy next couple of months, but it will be totally worth it! I’ll be sure to post what I’m making and some of my own tutorials along the way.

Click on the photo to go to the tutorial. Enjoy!

Invitation Tutorials:

Sweet Cookie Exchange Invites: Brooklyn Limestone

Favor Tutorials:

Christmas Purse Favor: Creations By Kathy

Re-Purposed Packing: Cheeky Magpie

Penguin Candy Cane Holder: Creative Craft Fusions

Festive Chocolate and Lolly Wrappers: Spoonfull of Sugar Girls

Chocolate Bar Holder: Crations By Kathy

Snowman Candy Jar: FamilyCrafts.About

Banner, Pennant, and Garland Tutorials:

Christmas Felt Banner Pennant: Aileen's Musings

Pipe Cleaner Garland: Design Sponge

Dancing Stamp Garland: Cheeky Magpie

Christmas Tree Bunting: SadieandLance

Dining Room Decoration, Food Favor, and Place Setting Tutorials:

Quilted Christmas Place Mats: The Artful Crafter

Snowman Bottle Wrap: Phyllis Dobbs

Wall Hanging Tutorials:

Make a Cool 3-D Paper Snowflake: iespila on YouTube

Pink Antler Wall Hanging: Cheeky Magpie

Free Silent Night Cross Stitch Pattern: CrossStitch.About

Joy Ornament Cross Stitch Model: CrossStitch.About

Paperback Christmas Tree: All Free Crafts

Inspiration, Ideas, and Photos:

Modern Wood Christmas Trees: If It's Hip It's Here

Let’s make this post LONG! We can do it! Yes we can! If you know of ANY other examples or tutorials, please comment below so I can add them to this list. Thanks!

Socks: What Can I Do With Them?

Katar — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:00:37 +0000

Old socks, new socks, socks with holes. Do something with them! I knew there was a reason why I saved all of my holey socks!

Click on any photo below to get its tutorial.

Accessory Tutorials:

Make a Sock Wristband: DIYfashion

Fingerless Gloves from Socks: Ruffles and Stuff

Fingerless Gloves: Yiddle

DIY Legwarmers: Sewing Dork

DIY Infant/Toddler Legwarmers: Samster Mommy

Home Decor Tutorials:

DIY Sock Potholders: Re-Nest

Argyle Sock Vases: Design Sponge

Sock Stuffie Tutorials:

Sock Monkey: Craftbits

How to Make a Sock Monkey: Curbly

How to make a sock monster: Monster-Munch

Knitwits: Martha Stewart

Sock Doggy Tutorial: KayStarr98

The Sock Dog: Quiet Fish

Sock Dogs: HGTV

Pet Tutorials:

Baby Sock Cat Toy Tutorial: Martha Stewart

Small Dog Sweater from a Sock: Pet Project Blog

Easter Tutorials:

DIY Recycled Baby Socks into Bunnies and Chicks: Inhabitots

Halloween Tutorials:

Sock Skeleton: Martha Stewart

Crazy Octopus Costume: Designing Moms

Free Sock Bat Doll Pattern: Heather Bailey

Christmas Tutorials:

Baby Sock Advent Calendar: Martha Stewart

Finally! The secret of the sock monkey is revealed! haha. I’ve been trying to figure out how to make those forever!

Also, I never thought of even thought of using PLAIN socks for projects. The sock potholder tutorial has solved this! Now I can use all of my boring socks, too!

If you know of ANY other examples or tutorials, please comment below so I can add them to this list. Thanks!

Photo Credit: SappyMooseTree on flickr

Bottle Caps: What Can I Do With Them?

Katar — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 13:00:21 +0000

I started collecting Coke bottle caps to enter in points on MyCokeRewards.com, and planned to just throw them in the recycling bin after I did. Just as I was about to, I stopped to wonder if there was anything awesomely crafty that I could do with them. I am SO HAPPY that I didn’t throw ‘em out – I’ve been wanting to try working with resin for a long time, and these bottle caps make adorable gifts of all kinds! I have submitted my in-depth research below:

Tutorials:

Accessory Tutorials:

Home Decor Tutorials:

Valentine’s Day Tutorials:

Bottle Cap Valentines: Free Kids Crafts – could use this idea for any occasion!
Bottle Cap Locket: KinderArt

Easter Tutorials:

Easter Egg Holders: Craftbits

Halloween Tutorials:

Fake Snake: Family Fun – although this isn’t specifically for Halloween, I feel that it deserves a spot in the Halloween section. Put him in a tree! Rar!
Make a Bottle Cap Boa: Education
Bottle Cap Pumpkin Magnet: Family Crafts

Christmas Tutorials:

Inspiration, Ideas, and Photos:

Craftster has a huge thread on this – but it’s mostly repeating and asking questions over and over. I went through all 20-something pages and picked out only the tutorials and ideas, so you don’t have to!

I could go on FOREVER with these ideas and tutorials. Bottle caps appear to be very popular among crafting, and for a good reason! SO many things that you can do with all sorts of caps. I hope this has inspired you! It’s for SURE inspired me. So much so, that I don’t even know where to start! So many good ideas!!!

As always, I’ll post results when I do something!!! SO EXCITED! yay yay yay!

If you know of ANY other examples or tutorials, please comment below so I can add them to this list. Thanks!

Photo Credit: cortneymartin82 on flickr

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Old Picture Frames: What Can I Do With Them?

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Misc. Tutorials:

Christmas Tutorials:

DIY Christmas Stocking Tutorials

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Misc. Stocking Tutorials:

Knitted Stocking Tutorials:

Stockings from Sweaters:

Personalized Christmas Stockings:

DIY Advent Calendar Tutorials

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Advent Calendar Tutorials:

Printable Advent Calendars:

Advent Calendar Wreath Tutorials:

Old Greeting Cards: What Can I Do With Them?

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Misc. Tutorials:

Advent Calendar Tutorials:

Card Tutorials:

Gift Tag Tutorials:

Ornament Tutorials:

DIY Christmas Ornament Tutorials

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Misc. Ornament Tutorials:

Button Ornament Tutorials:

Crochet Ornament Tutorials:

Fabric Ornament Tutorials:

Food Ornament Tutorials:

Glass Ornament Tutorials:

Knitted Ornament Tutorials:

Paper Ornament Tutorials:

Pinecone Ornament Tutorials:

Plastic Canvas Ornament Tutorials:

Tin Ornament Tutorials:

Trim and Ribbon Ornament Tutorials:

Wire Ornament Tutorials:

Wooden Ornament Tutorials:

DIY Christmas Party and Indoor Decoration Tutorials

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Invitation Tutorials:

Favor Tutorials:

Banner, Pennant, and Garland Tutorials:

Dining Room Decoration, Food Favor, and Place Setting Tutorials:

Wall Hanging Tutorials:

Other Decoration Tutorials:

Inspiration, Ideas, and Photos:

Socks: What Can I Do With Them?

Bottle Caps: What Can I Do With Them?