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DIY Cross Stitch Patterns and Tutorials

Katar — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 14:00:41 +0000

OK – there are ENDLESS amounts of patterns and tutorials for cross stitching, but I picked out the ones that I enjoyed the most! Happy stitching!

How to Cross Stitch Tutorials:

Learn Cross Stitch Instructions: Cross-Stitch Centre
Five Basic Stitches: CrossStitch.About
How to Read a Cross Stitch Pattern: CrossStitch.About
How to Cross-Stitch: CrossStitch.About – here are all of About’s helpful links for cross-stitching!

Misc. Tutorials:

Pokemon Cross Stitch Tutorial: LadyGekko from DeviantArt

Kitties will Puke on Everything You Love: Craftster

Misc. Patterns:

Breakfast at Tiffany's Audrey Hepburn Cross Stitch Pattern: ISewCute on Craftster

Busy as a Bee Pattern: XStitchHappy

Fall Tutorials:

Free Valdani Pumpkin Cross Stitch Chart: CrossStitch.About

Christmas Tutorials:

Free Cross Stitch Holiday Ornament Collection: CrossStitch.About - there are many variations for this pattern. Click on the photo to view them all!

Free Silent Night Cross Stitch Pattern: CrossStitch.About

Inspiration, Ideas, and Photos:

Mario Brothers DS Lite Case: Craftster

Go to Church or the Devil Will Get You: Craftster

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

DIY Soap Making Tutorials and Techniques from The Soap Queen

Katar — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 14:00:28 +0000

I’ve always been interested in making soap – but had no idea how to go about it.

Soap Queen is an AMAZING blogger that I’ve discovered recently, and wanted to share some of the tutorials that she had on her blog on mine! She has so much talent and has an excellent product offering. Her soaps would make EXCELLENT and UNIQUE Christmas gifts!

Simply click on the photo to go to her tutorial. Enjoy – and be sure to subscribe to her feed if you’re interested in making soap!

General Soap Tutorials:

Lucky Star Soaps: Soap Queen

Soapylove Technique Post: Embed Problems: Soap Queen

Fiery Energy Bar: Soap Queen

Recipe for Oatmeal Melt and Pour Soap: Soap Queen

Food Soap Tutorials:

Fluffy Frosted Soapy Cupcakes: Soap Queen

Fall Soap Tutorials:

Stenciled Glitter Soap: Soap Queen

Glitter Cut Out Soaps: Soap Queen

Flexy Fast Fall Pumpkin Soap: Soap Queen

Pumpkin Puree Cold Process Soap: Soap Queen

Fall Soap Favors: Soap Queen

Halloween Soap Tutorials:

Tattooed Soap: Soap Queen

Thanksgiving Soap Tutorials:

Gobble Gobble Soapy Family Project: Soap Queen

Christmas Soap Tutorials:

Christmas Tag Soap: Soap Queen

Glittered Sparkle Soap Kit: Soap Queen

I need to gather materials, and soon! What great ideas!!!

DIY Thanksgiving and Fall Recipe Tutorials

Katar — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:00:35 +0000

Here are some visually pleasing recipes to make for Thanksgiving or for fall in general! Click on the photo to go to the ‘how to.’

Appetizer Tutorials:

Harvest Canapes: jloukotaleimback

Cake Tutorials:

Acorn Cake: Bright Ideas

Bake a Turkey-Shaped Cake: CraftZine

Candy Tutorials:

Edible Arrangement Thanksgiving Centerpiece: Roots and Wings Co.

Cookie Tutorials:

Thanksgiving Cookie Turkeys Recipe: Serious Seats

Oreo Cookie Turkeys for Thanksgiving: Make and Takes

Thanksgiving Turkey Cookies: WalMart

Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Turkey: Thrifty Fun

Oreo Cookie Turkeys: The Idea Room

Donut Tutorials:

Acorn Dough Nuts: Family Fun

Rice Krispies Tutorials:

Rice Crispy Turkeys You'll Gobble Up: Alpha Mom

Side Tutorials:

Homemade Rolls for Thanksgiving: Make it Do

My Favorite Cranberry Sauce: Make It Do

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

Leaves and Tree Branches: What Can I Do With Them?

Katar — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:00:28 +0000

I am all raked out.

I’ve recently raked leaves at a park for community service, at my parent’s cottages, at my fiance’s parent’s house, and of course, at our house (which took several hours and basically an entire weekend!)

Our house right before Halloween

Our neighbor's lawn - it's hard to tell from the photos, but those leaves were piled inches high!

This weekend, we even went back to my fiance’s parents house to finish up the raking job that we started! There are TOO MANY LEAVES! So what can we do with these leaves, you ask? Sure.. you’ll probably use yard waste recycling, but why not pick out the awesome ones to craft with!? I’m sure while you’re raking, you’ll find some tree branches mixed in along the way, so put them to good use as well! Here are some tutorials:

Leaf Tutorials:

Make a Fall Wreath: Gingerbread Snowflakes

How to Make a Leaf Wreath with Autumn Leaves: eHow

Fall Leaf Candle: Gingerbread Snowflakes

How to Make Roses from Maple Leaves: Haha.Nu

Playing with Gourds, Dried Leaves and Mod Podge: Gingerbread Snowflakes

Tree Branch Tutorials:

Tree Branch Curtain Rod: DIY Ideas

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

Felt: What Can I Do With It?

Katar — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 14:00:18 +0000

Who would have guessed? I always thought felt was crappy – but that was before I found all of these kick-ass tutorials! I LOVE plushies Here’s my tutorial list!

Oh hey! Looking for more stuff that you can do with other fabrics or scraps? Check out my post: Extra Fabric or Fabric Scraps: What Can I Do With Them?

Stitching Tutorials:

Blanket Stitch Tutorials: FutureGirl

Tutorials:

Accessory Tutorials:

Home Decor Tutorials:

Halloween Tutorials:

Thanksgiving Tutorials:

Felt Food: Made

Christmas Tutorials:

Inspiration, Ideas, and Photos:

Felt Tree Wall Hanging: JavaMama on Craftster

I will be adding more felt tutorials to this post as I find them If you know of ANY other examples or tutorials, please comment below so I can add them to this list. Thanks!

DIY Thanksgiving and Fall Decoration Tutorials

Katar — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:35:11 +0000

Most people skip right over Thanksgiving crafts and head straight for Christmas ones. WHY!? Thanksgiving is JUST as hardcore, COME ON! psh. I mean, at LEAST make some paper turkeys traced from your hands… Well. Here are some sweet Thanksgiving craft tutorials. Long Live Thanksgiving Crafts!

Oh! But some of these could also work for Halloween crafts too.

As usual, just click on the photo to get the tutorial.

Banner Tutorials
Centerpiece Tutorials
Favor Tutorials
Table Runner Tutorials
Felt Thanksgiving Food Tutorials
Setting a Thanksgiving Table
Napkin Tutorials
Menu Embellishments
Place Card Tutorials
Place Mat Tutorials
Silver Storage Bag Tutorials
Wine Holder Tutorials
Home Decor Tutorials
Free Thanksgiving Clip Art
Inspiration, Ideas, and Photos

Banner Tutorials:

Give Thanks Banner: Organize Your Stuff Now

Centerpiece Tutorials:

Indian Corn Centerpiece: Eddie Ross

Make a Glittered Cornucopia: Cathie Filian

Paper Turkeys: Martha Stewart

Edible Arrangement Thanksgiving Centerpiece: Roots and Wings Co.

Bringing Fall Indoors: The Mother Huddle

Turkey Centerpiece: WomansDay

Make a Decorative Table Centerpiece out of Paper: eHow

Floral Arrangement in Pumpkins: FamilyE

Scallop Pumpkin Centerpiece: Sunny Day Memories

Thanksgiving LED Turkey Centerpiece Project: SparkleLabs

Grateful Bouquet: Wendysmedley

Thankful Jar: Little Birdie Secrets

Thankful Jar: Poppies at Play

Tacky But Cute Thanksgiving Centerpiece and Party Favors: I Love To Createpil

Favor Tutorials:

Clip-Art Paper Squirrel Favors: Martha Stewart

Finger Puppet Favors: Martha Stewart

Table Runner Tutorials:

Fall for Mod Table Runner: Plaid Online

Festive Foliage: Martha Stewart

Felt Thanksgiving Food Tutorials:

Felt Food Harvest Dinner: So You Think You're Crafty

Thanksgiving Dinner Kidlet Style: Smashed Peas and Carrots

Felt Pumpkin Pie with Whipped Cream Tutorial: Smashed Peas and Carrots

Setting a Thanksgiving Table:

Simple Place Setting: Cathie Filian

A Whimsical Thanksgiving Table: Martha Stewart

A Modern Thanksgiving Table: Martha Stewart

A Timeless Thanksgiving Table: Martha Stewart

A Harvest Thanksgiving Table: Martha Stewart

Silhouette Tablecloth: Martha Stewart

Tabletop Collage: Martha Stewart

Leaf Motifs for the Table: Martha Stewart

Napkin Tutorials:

Three Easy Napkin Folds: Martha Stewart

Turkey Napkin Fold and Gold Leaf Turkeys: Martha Stewart

Apple Stamped Napkins: Plaid

Acorn Napkin Ring Embellishments: Mad in Crafts

Walnut Charms: Design Sponge

Make Turkey Embellished or More Formal Clay Napkin Rings for the Fall Season: The Artful Crafter

Headdress Napkin Wrap: Martha Stewart

Monogrammed Napkin Ring in Burlap: MayaMade

Burlap Thanksgiving Themed Napkin Rings: The Graphics Fairy

Harvest Napkin Ties: Martha Stewart

Wishbone Napkin Ring: Martha Stewart

Menu Embellishments:

Menu Table Embellishment: Brenda Pinnick

Thanksgiving Menus Free Download: Brooklyn Limestone

Place Card Tutorials:

How to Make a Turkey Place Card Holder of felt and feathers: The Artful Crafter

Pom-Pom Tom Decoration: Martha Stewart

Thanksgiving Clip Art Place Cards: Martha Stewart

Thanksgiving Chocolate Bar Place Card: Martha Stewart

Glimmer and Shine Pumpkin Place Cards: Martha Stewart

Boat Place Card: Martha Stewart

Thanksgiving Place Cards: Martha Stewart

Pear Place Card: Martha Stewart

Quick Place Cards: Martha Stewart

Pinecone Turkey: Martha Stewart

Speckled Place Cards: Martha Stewart

Turkey Place Cards: Martha Stewart

Turkey Trivia Place Card: Martha Stewart

Grateful Spread - Rustic Place Card: Martha Stewart

Indian Corn Place Cards: Holiday Crafts and Creations

Fall Harvest Place Card Holders: Margot Potter The Impatient Crafter

How to Make Holiday Pop-up Place Cards: The Artful Crafter

Acorn Place Cards: Cant Stop Making Things

Place Mat Tutorials:

Handmade Placemats: ReproDepot

Apple Placemats: Bkids

Thanksgiving Day Table Decor: PBS

Silver Storage Bag Tutorials:

Make Your Own Silver Storage Bags: Cathie Filian

Wine Holder Tutorials:

Thanksgiving Wine Tote: ReproDepot

Home Decor Tutorials:

Thanksgiving Styrofoam Turkey Craft: AllKidsNetwork

Pumpkin Tealight Candle Holder: CandleandSoap.About

Valdani Pumpkin Cross Stitch Pattern: CrossStitch.About

Thanksgiving Memories Keepsakes: The Object Project

Thankful Blocks: The Creative Crate

Mod Podge Season Signs: Craft Rookie

Seasonal Word Blocks: CreativeKDesigns

Autumn Sign: Moody Girl Projects

Make Wheat Harvest House Blessings: Gingerbread Snowflakes

Festive Feather Wreath: J-A-Girl

Acorn Holiday Wreath: Place to Bloom

Fall Wreath: Mad in Crafts

Acorn Wreath Tutorial: Someday Crafts

Fabric Wreath: So You Think Youre Crafty

Fall Picture Frame: Someday Crafts

Snazzy Frame Idea: J-A-Girl

How to Decoupage a Frame: Brixton Life

Give Thanks Burlap Pillow: La t dah

Burlap Acorn Tutorial: Rebekahlrobinson

Thankful Tree: Roots and Wings Co.

Thankful Turkey Keepsake: Roots and Wings Co.

Heartfelt Thanksgiving Letters: Roots and Wings Co.

Leaf Nut Bowl: Pattie Wack

Thankful Pumpkin: The Swell Life

Salt Dough Leaf Prints: That Artist Woman

Scarecrow: MooreMinutes

Free Thanksgiving Clip Art:

Thanksgiving Cheer Postcard: Cheeky Magpie

Inspiration, Ideas, and Photos:

Turkey Sweet Treat Favor: Beein Creative with Julie

Aww.. the turkey clay napkin rings are cute

I will be adding more Thanksgiving craft tutorials to this post throughout November. If you know of ANY other examples or tutorials, please comment below so I can add them to this list. Thanks!

DIY Halloween Pumpkin and Gourd Decoration Tutorials from Martha Stewart

Katar — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 13:00:59 +0000

It’s October 23rd – STILL almost week before Halloween. Have you started your pumpkins yet? Haha – me neither. I’m going to the pumpkin patch tomorrow to pick out the perfect ones! Visiting some fun haunted houses too!

Why am I providing you with all of Martha’s links, you ask? Why don’t I just give you the links to the Martha Stewart website? BECAUSE – in order to view ALL of the pumpkins, you have to literally click on each link. Here, you can directly go to the pumpkin or gourd tutorial that you are interested in, without wasting a ton of time searching for the perfect one!

The first section will focus on carved pumpkin and gourds, and the second section is a whole bunch of ideas for no carve solutions.

Contents for Carved Pumpkin and Gourd Tutorials:

Basket and Vase Tutorials
Candy Holder Tutorials
Non-traditional Carving Tutorials
Engraved Carving Tutorials

Contents for No Carve Pumpkin and Gourd Tutorials:

Object Attachment Tutorials
Party Favor and Decoration Tutorials
Glittered Tutorials
Painted Tutorials

Carved Pumpkin and Gourd Tutorials:

Basket and Vase Tutorials:

How to Make a Pumpkin Basket: Martha Stewart

Pumpkin Vase of Fall Flowers: Martha Stewart

Pumpkin Cachepots: Martha Stewart

Pumpkin Vase: Martha Stewart

Candy Holder Tutorials:

Trick Or Eat: Martha Stewart

Cat Candy Container: Martha Stewart

Witch Candy Container: Martha Stewart

Pumpkin Lollipop Holder: Martha Stewart

Creepy Candy Containers: Martha Stewart

Non-Traditional Carving Tutorials:

Pumpkin Faces: The Basics: Martha Stewart

Gourd Shelter and Bird Feeder: Martha Stewart

Pumpkin Bird Feeder: Martha Stewart

Vulture's Cage: Martha Stewart

Choir Boys: Martha Stewart

Black Magic: Martha Stewart

Birdbath Family: Martha Stewart

Funkin Witch Carousel: Martha Stewart

Pumpkin Pie Potpourri: Martha Stewart

Cookie Cutter Pumpkins: Martha Stewart

Jack-o'-Lanterns Made Tall: Martha Stewart

OMG – I was WONDERING what I could do with my little rats! And now I have something! YESSS!

Mouse Motel: Martha Stewart

Celtic Knot Pumpkins: Martha Stewart

Peekaboo: Martha Stewart

Talking Pumpkin: Martha Stewart

Filigree Pumpkin: Martha Stewart

Pierced Openwork Pumpkins: Martha Stewart

Lace-Patterned Pumpkins: Martha Stewart

Pumpkin Snake: Martha Stewart

Owl Pumpkins: Martha Stewart

Stained Glass Pumpkins: Martha Stewart

Haunted Halloween Village: Martha Stewart

Gourd Family: Martha Stewart

Carrot Nose Jack-o'-Lanterns: Martha Stewart

Graveyard Ghosts: Martha Stewart

Pumpkin Porcupines: Martha Stewart

Pumpkin Cats: Martha Stewart

Masked Pumpkin: Martha Stewart

Crow's Foe: Martha Stewart

Spectral Scene: Martha Stewart

Bird of Prey: Martha Stewart

Flying Witch: Martha Stewart

Crazy Pumpkin Faces: Martha Stewart

Pumpkin Lantern: Martha Stewart

Pumpkin Chandeliers: Martha Stewart

Engraved Tutorials:

Starburst Pumpkin Sconces: Martha Stewart

Pumpkin Carving Basics: Martha Stewart

Pumpkin Spiders: Martha Stewart

Translucent Pumpkins: Martha Stewart

Pumpkin Raccoon: Martha Stewart

Spooky Silhouettes: Martha Stewart

Etched Victorian Pumpkins: Martha Stewart

Alligator and Snail Pumpkins: Martha Stewart

Spider Squash: Martha Stewart

Wise Owl Pumpkin: Martha Stewart

No Carve Pumpkin and Gourd Tutorials:

Object Attachment Tutorials:

Pumpkin-Patch Creatures: Martha Stewart

Pumpkin Candy Faces: Martha Stewart

Pumpkin Leaf and Tendril: Martha Stewart

Party Favor and Decoration Tutorials:

Gourd Garland: Martha Stewart

Flying Place Cards: Martha Stewart

Spray Painted Mini Table Pumpkins: Martha Stewart

Pumpkin Seed Necklace: Martha Stewart

Pumpkin Patch Cupcakes: Martha Stewart

Pumpkin Pudding: Martha Stewart

Punch Bowl Prop: Martha Stewart

Jack-o'-Clock: Martha Stewart

Fall's Tureen Topper: Martha Stewart

Glittered Tutorials:

Glittered Pumpkins: Martha Stewart

Painted Tutorials:

Golden Pumpkin Mantel Display: Martha Stewart

Inspiration, Ideas, and Photos:

Dead Heads: Martha Stewart

Welcoming Committee: Martha Stewart

Morbid Multiples: Martha Stewart

Harvested Scenes: Martha Stewart

Caught in the Web: Martha Stewart

Autumn Planters: Martha Stewart

Raven's Way: Martha Stewart

Fluttering Moth: Martha Stewart

Pumpkin Centerpieces: Martha Stewart

Hungry Jack-o'-Lantern: Martha Stewart

Hope this post has served you well!

Photo Credit: Mexican Wave on flickr

DIY Halloween Party and Indoor Decoration Tutorials

Katar — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 14:00:28 +0000

I did have pictures for every single tutorial, but something weird happened and they all disappeared. After much trying to get everything back, the original post would not save properly, and always showed up blank. So, that’s kind of sad. I did have to redo all of the links. It was painful doing it the second time around, but worth it! Maybe I broke the blog by including too many pictures.. oops.. Anyways, I hope you enjoy this post and get a ton of ideas from it!

If you would like to see the pictures without having to click all of the links – leave me a comment with your email address and I can send you the undamaged Microsoft Word document. Again – sorry about the inconvenience!

Tutorials:

Having a Halloween Costume Contest? Check out my tutorial for award ribbons!
Decorating the outside of your house too? Check out my list of tutorials here

Contents:

Invitation and Card Tutorials
Favor Tutorials
Centerpiece Tutorials
Banner/Pennant/Garland Tutorials
Dining Room Decoration, Food Favor, and Place Setting Tutorials
Candle, Match Holder, and Lantern Tutorials
Game Tutorials
Ornament Tutorials
Picture Frame and Album Tutorials
Halloween Potion Jar Tutorials
Other Decoration Tutorials
Inspiration, Ideas, and Photos

Invitation and Card Tutorials:

Simple Halloween Gift Tags: Studio Mama
Vintage Halloween Postcards: About OK – so not really an invitation, but a freaking sweet link to vintage Halloween postcards! Tell me you can’t do something creative with THOSE!
Owl Invitation: The Impatient Crafter
Halloween Party Invitation: BHG
How to Craft a Spooky Halloween Card: Craft Ideas
Lollipop Ghost Halloween Party Invitation: HGTV
Halloween Tag Doll Invitations: Erica Mulherin
Bewitching Invitation: BHG
Halloween Luminary Invitations: Martha Stewart
Handmade Halloween Mask Cards: Junie Moon
Halloween Pop-Up Card: Can’t Stop Making Things Blog
Witchy Embroidered Postcard: The Swell Life
Creature Survival Kit Boxed Invitations: Brooklyn Limestone
Creature Survival Kit Boxed Invitations Q and A: Brooklyn Limestone – in case you have questions about how to make the link above!

Favor Tutorials:

Centerpiece Tutorials:

Banner/Pennant/Garland Tutorials:

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

Halloween Runner Video: BHG
Tabletop Stiffy Ghost: Cathie Filian
Punch Bowl Prop How-To Video: Martha Stewart
Hair-Raising Display: BHG
Halloween Tablecloth: Martha Stewart
Halloween Pedestals: Meli-Melo-Art’s Blog
Cute CD Cupcake Stand: The Swell Life’s Blog
Make a festive Halloween Cupcake Stand from Terracotta pots: The Artful Crafter
Halloween Pennant Cupcake Picks: The Swell Life’s Blog
Halloween Cupcake Pics/Picks: The Swell Life’s Blog
Veggie Head: The Swell Life’s Blog
MisFortune Cookies: BHG
Creepy Candy Cover-Ups Video: BHG - a must see if you’re handing out king size candy bars!
Spooky Tree Halloween Candy Bowl: Cathie Filian
Mummy and Bat Candy Bar Covers: Skip to My Lou
Embellished Glass Candy Bowls: BHG
Spooky Eyes Candy Bowl: Cathie Filian
Witch’s Cauldron Candy Holder: HGTV
Halloween Candy Bucket: Little Birdie Secrets
Long-Stem Pumpkin Labels: BHG
Ghostly Glove Placecard Holders: HGTV
Kid’s Witch Spoon Puppet: Cathie Filian
Printable Cup Sleeves: Livinglocurto
Halloween Eyeball Silverware: BHG
Creepy Coasters: BHG
Halloween Skeleton Hand Napkins: Gets Bored Easily
Black Widow Chair Covers: BHG
How to Make a Spooky Halloween Spice Rack: Crafterella
Creepy Family Chandelier: HGTV – Make sure you watch the second half of the video for the chandelier – otherwise you’ll probably think it’s crap! But it actually looks pretty neat.
Webbed Chandelier: BHG
Halloween Chandelier Shades: CottageMagpie
Making Halloween Corpse Hands: WetCanvas

Candle, Match Holder, and Lantern Tutorials:

Game Tutorials:

Ornament Tutorials:

Picture Frame and Album Tutorials:

Halloween Potion Jar Tutorials: