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Felt: What Can I Do With It?

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:

Tutorials:

Accessory Tutorials:

Home Decor Tutorials:

Halloween Tutorials:

Thanksgiving Tutorials:

Christmas Tutorials:

Inspiration, Ideas, and Photos:

Felt Tree Wall Hanging: JavaMama on Craftster

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!

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Socks: What Can I Do With Them?

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

Make a Sock Wristband: DIYfashion

Fingerless Gloves from Socks: Ruffles and Stuff

Fingerless Gloves from Socks: Ruffles and Stuff

Fingerless Gloves: Yiddle

Fingerless Gloves: Yiddle

DIY Legwarmers: Sewing Dork

DIY Legwarmers: Sewing Dork

DIY Infant/Toddler Legwarmers: Samster Mommy

DIY Infant/Toddler Legwarmers: Samster Mommy

Home Decor Tutorials:

DIY Sock Potholders: Re-Nest

DIY Sock Potholders: Re-Nest

Argyle Sock Vases: Design Sponge

Argyle Sock Vases: Design Sponge

Sock Stuffie Tutorials:

Sock Monkey: Craftbits

Sock Monkey: Craftbits

How to Make a Sock Monkey: Curbly

How to Make a Sock Monkey: Curbly

How to make a sock monster: Monster-Munch

How to make a sock monster: Monster-Munch

Knitwits: Martha Stewart

Knitwits: Martha Stewart

Sock Doggy Tutorial: KayStarr98

Sock Doggy Tutorial: KayStarr98

The Sock Dog: Quiet Fish

The Sock Dog: Quiet Fish

Sock Dogs: HGTV

Sock Dogs: HGTV

Pet Tutorials:

Baby Sock Cat Toy Tutorial: Martha Stewart

Baby Sock Cat Toy Tutorial: Martha Stewart

Small Dog Sweater from a Sock: Pet Project Blog

Small Dog Sweater from a Sock: Pet Project Blog

Easter Tutorials:

DIY Recycled Baby Socks into Bunnies and Chicks: Inhabitots

DIY Recycled Baby Socks into Bunnies and Chicks: Inhabitots

Halloween Tutorials:

Sock Skeleton: Martha Stewart

Sock Skeleton: Martha Stewart

Crazy Octopus Costume: Designing Moms

Crazy Octopus Costume: Designing Moms

Free Sock Bat Doll Pattern: Heather Bailey

Free Sock Bat Doll Pattern: Heather Bailey

Christmas Tutorials:

Baby Sock Advent Calendar: Martha Stewart

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

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Buttons: What Can I Do With Them?

I honestly don’t know WHERE all of my buttons came from, but I have hundreds. Even better, none of them match! So.. what can I do with all of these buttons? Here is a bunch of tutorials explaining just what! Click on the photo to get the tutorial.

Misc. Tutorials:

Covered Button Tutorial: CraftPudding
Covered Button Tutorial: CraftPudding
How To Make Fabric Covered Buttons: CraftLeftovers
How To Make Fabric Covered Buttons: CraftLeftovers
Button Beings: Family Fun
Button Beings: Family Fun
Sunflower Flyer: Family Fun
Sunflower Flyer: Family Fun
Button Fairy: Agnes the Red
Button Fairy: Agnes the Red
Button Stamp How-To: Martha Stewart

Button Stamp How-To: Martha Stewart

Accessory Tutorials:

Button Bracelet Tutorial: CreativeKismet
Button Bracelet Tutorial: CreativeKismet
How to Make a Button Bracelet: DIY Fashion
How to Make a Button Bracelet: DIY Fashion
How to Make a Button Bracelet: eHow
How to Make a Button Bracelet: eHow
Button Bracelet: CraftBits
Button Bracelet: CraftBits
Button Bracelet: Family Fun
Button Bracelet: Family Fun
Button Flower Tutorial: Artsy Crafty Babe
Button Flower Tutorial: Artsy Crafty Babe

Button Ring Tutorial: Lorelei 1141

Button Ring Tutorial: Lorelei 1141

How to Make a Button and Wire Brooch: CraftyPod

How to Make a Button and Wire Brooch: CraftyPod

Button Headbands: ElephantJournal
Button Headbands: ElephantJournal
Button Hair Clips: Martha Stewart

Button Hair Clips: Martha Stewart

Covered Buttons: Bolt NeighborhoodCovered Buttons: Bolt Neighborhood
Button Wire Earrings: Jewelry Making
Button Wire Earrings: Jewelry Making
Make a Yoda Hat: Dollar Store Crafts
Make a Yoda Hat: Dollar Store Crafts
Making a Button Bag: Martha Stewart
Making a Button Bag: Martha Stewart

Home Decor Tutorials:

Button Clock: Martha Stewart
Button Clock: Martha Stewart
Fruity Button Napkins: Martha Stewart
Fruity Button Napkins: Martha Stewart
Placemats and Napkins: All You
Placemats and Napkins: All You
Button Napkin Rings: Martha Stewart

Button Napkin Rings: Martha Stewart

Flag Wallhanging: Craft.dow
Flag Wallhanging: Craft.dow
Button Display: Matt and Shari
Button Display: Matt and Shari

Button Wall Hanging: Sweet Water

Button Wall Hanging: Sweet Water

Closure Encounters Lamp: Ready Made
Closure Encounters Lamp: Ready Made
Button Lampshade: Associated Content
Button Lampshade: Associated Content
Polka Dot Pots: Family Crafts
Polka Dot Pots: Family Crafts
Mosaic Button Pots: Kids Crafts
Mosaic Button Pots: Kids Crafts
Button Bouquet: Kiddley
Button Bouquet: Kiddley
Buttoned Up Photo Frame: HGTV

Buttoned Up Photo Frame: HGTV

Bead and Button Teacup: Kaboose
Bead and Button Teacup: Kaboose
How to Make a Woven Button Coaster: CraftStylish
How to Make a Woven Button Coaster: CraftStylish
Spring Bouquet: Family Corner
Spring Bouquet: Family Corner
Button Magnets: Frugal Living
Button Magnets: Frugal Living
Button Magnets: Martha Stewart

Button Magnets: Martha Stewart

Halloween Tutorials:

Easy Halloween Ribbon/Button Bracelet: The Swell Lifes Blog
Easy Halloween Ribbon/Button Bracelet: The Swell Life’s Blog
Simple Halloween Button Earrings: The Swell Lifes Blog
Simple Halloween Button Earrings: The Swell Life’s Blog
Halloween Ribbon Fascinators and Brooches: The Swell Lifes Blog
Halloween Ribbon Fascinators and Brooches: The Swell Life’s Blog

Christmas Tutorials:

Button Cards: Martha Stewart

Button Cards: Martha Stewart

Button Snowman Cards: Martha StewartButton Snowman Cards: Martha Stewart
Buttoned-Up Card: CraftBitsButtoned-Up Card: CraftBits
Button Gift Wrap: Martha StewartButton Gift Wrap: Martha Stewart
Button Wreath Ornament: Christmas Crafts
Button Wreath Ornament: Christmas Crafts
Button Wreath Ornament: Martha Stewart

Button Wreath Ornament: Martha Stewart

Button Ornament: Stray Thoughts
Button Ornament: Stray Thoughts
Button Wreath: Little Birds Handmade
Button Wreath: Little Birds Handmade
Button Wreath: All Things Christmas
Button Wreath: All Things Christmas
Button Snowman Magnet: Family Crafts - could also be made into a pin!
Button Snowman Magnet: Family Crafts – Could also be made into a pin!
Snowman Pin: Family Fun
Snowman Pin: Family Fun
Button Ornaments: Martha Stewart

Button Ornaments: Martha Stewart

Felt Christmas Tree Ornament: Christmas Crafts
Felt Christmas Tree Ornament: Christmas Crafts

Snowflake Ornament: Shanty2Chic

Snowflake Ornament: Shanty2Chic

Country Christmas Tree Ornament: Christmas Crafts
Country Christmas Tree Ornament: Christmas Crafts
The Button Love Christmas Ornament: Blossom Handmade

The Button Love Christmas Ornament: Blossom Handmade

Inspiration, Ideas, and Photos:

Button Necklace: Craftlog
Button Necklace: Craftlog
Button Bracelet and Necklace: Creative Kismet
Button Bracelet and Necklace: Creative Kismet
Button Necklaces: Donna Lees Blog
Button Necklaces: Donna Lees Blog
Button Necklaces: Donna Lees Blog
Button Necklaces: Donna Lees Blog
Easter Button Wreath: Donna Lees Blog
Easter Button Wreath: Donna Lees Blog
4th of July Button Wreath: Donna Lees Blog
4th of July Button Wreath: Donna Lees Blog
Halloween Small Wreath: Donna Lees Blog
Halloween Small Wreath: Donna Lees Blog
Button Wreath: Pixiegenne
Button Wreath: Pixiegenne
Button Wreath: Little Birds Handmade
Button Wreath: Little Birds Handmade
Tropical Button Tree: Donna Lees Blog
Tropical Button Tree: Donna Lees Blog
Button Framed Christmas Tree: Donna Lees Blog
Button Framed Christmas Tree: Donna Lees Blog
Mothers Day Pin/Magnet: Donna Lees Blog
Mother’s Day Pin/Magnet: Donna Lees Blog

Those button lampshades look pretty sweet – and I’m TOTALLY making stamps out of my awkward buttons! Woot! Go button tutorials!!

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

Photo Credit: monkey123 on flickr

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