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DIY Gift Packaging Tutorials

Katar — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 14:00:33 +0000

Holy Packaging Batman! There are so many tutorials for this subject – it’s crazy! I tried to sort all of my findings the best I could, so please refer to the contents section below if you’re looking for something in particular. I can’t believe I found so many – I’ve been wrapping my gifts horribly for my entire life, I had no CLUE how to tie a bow, and there are a ton of things that you can reuse for packaging! I hope this really helps – here we go!

Oh! But first – here are 101 links from TipNut for Gift Tags, Toppers, and Wraps. Check it out!

For gift tags, check out my previous post: DIY Gift Tag Tutorials

Bow Tutorials:

Paper Bow From Recycled Gift Wrap: Momfetti

Hair Bow Tutorial: Snsribbon - although it's a hair bow, it can totally be used for packaging as well!

How to Tie a Wreath Bow: eHow

Basic Bow Making Instructions: EleganceinBloom

How to Make a Perfect Floral Bow: Save-On-Crafts

The Useful Circle Bow

Pom Pom Bow Tutorials: The Container Store

Make a Gift Bow from a Magazine Page: How About Orange

Embellish Your Holiday Gift Wrap With Econoflex: SoftFlexGirl

Perfect Little Bows: Scrappin Out Loud

Brooches and Badges: Bugs and Fishes

How to Create a Wired Bow: Living With Lindsay

Present Decor: The DIY Show Off

Lolita Bow: Cut Out and Keep

Ribbon Bow Tutorial: Smashed Peas and Carrots

Box Tutorials:

Making an Origami Gift Box: InsidiousNeth on YouTube

Printable Pillow Box: Up Up

Giant Nugget Boxes: Inking Idaho

Greeting Card Box: KinderArt

CD Holder: Creative Itch

Circular Tutorials:

Christmas Pop Top Cans: Blue Cricket Design

Teacher Gift: Poppies at Play

Cash and Gift Card Holder Tutorials:

Crafty Cash Holder: Martha Stewart

Wrapping Gift Cards: Martha Stewart

Gift Card Holders: Martha Stewart

Gift Bag Tutorials:

Cereal Box Totes: Somewhat Simple

Gift Bag Tutorial: Treasures For Tots

Paper Bag Purse: Inking Idaho

Getting Purseonal: Small Fry and Co.

Bear Bag Tutorial: WeWilsons

Printable Holiday Quotes:

Printable Holiday Quotes: Scrappin’ Out Loud

Wrapping Paper Tutorials:

Make Your Own Stripe-y Wrapping Paper: CrafterHours

Eco-Friendly Holiday Wrapping: SewingDork

Eco Christmas Gift Wrap: Zakka Life

Halloween Packaging Tutorials:

Paper Witch Shoes: Skip to My Lou

Christmas Packaging Tutorials:

Easy Christmas Baskets: Small Fry and Co.

Lump of Coal Gift Box with a Secret: Martha Stewart

Make a Mini Holiday Gift Box: Cathie Filian

Snowman Gift Boxes: Blue Cricket Design

Using Ornaments for Packaging: Zakka Life

Inspiration, Ideas, and Photos:

Gift Wrapping Ideas

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

DIY Paper and Fabric Flower Centerpieces, Decorations, and Tutorials

Katar — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:00:49 +0000

I’ve been looking around at various flower shops to attempt to pick out flowers for the wedding. I found that flowers were way overpriced, and 1 simple bouquet alone costs around $70. There is no way that I can afford bouquets for the centerpieces, bridesmaids, me, decorations, etc. All of that would easily cost over $2,000! I looked into other options, and found that there are actually a lot of paper and fabric flowers that you can make, that look really modern and classy!

And hey – fabric flowers and bouquets will last forever, so you don’t have to pay a bunch to get them preserved! They also won’t die in 2 days! So, in reality, I think fabric and paper flowers are a lot more awesome anyways!

Did I mention I’m allergic to flowers anyways? This is a bonus!

Oh hey! Costco has 400 sheets of tissue paper right now for around $5!!! Check out the Christmas aisle. You CAN’T beat that! I have only seen packs of white though – if you are looking for that color.

I hope the links below help you out as much as they helped me. Click on the photos or links to go to the tutorial. Enjoy!

Misc. Tutorials:

Paper and Fabric Flowers: Martha Stewart – There are 32 ideas in just this link alone!
I haven’t seen the book yet, but I’m so excited to know that a paper flower book exists! Check out CraftZine‘s review of Make Your Own Paper Flowers by Klutz

Fabric Flower Tutorials:

Rose Petal Tee: The Storque - scroll down to get the 'how to' for the flowers only!

Flower Collar Tutorial: KatieDid

How to Make a Stiffened Fabric Flower Brooch: CraftyPod

Super Cool Fabric Flower Hair Clip Tutorial: LuBirdBaby

Fabric Flowers: Make it Do

Necktie Daisies: Craftster

Fabric Rose and Peony: Martha Stewart Weddings

Ribbon and Fabric Flowers: Martha Stewart Weddings - I made a bunch of the fabric flowers - they are easy to do and make cute embellishments on several different things!

DIY Fabric Rosettes: Susie Harris Blog

Large Layered Flower Pin How To: My Mama Made It

Paper Flower Tutorials:

How to Make Crumpled Flowers for Scrapbooking: Scrappin' Out Loud

Mexican Paper Flowers: Mad in Crafts

DIY Paper Flowers: Creature Comforts

Calla Lilly and Chrysanthemum Swizzle Sticks: Martha Stewart - I LOVE the Calla Lilly. It is extremely simple, and I made some with satin fabric. They look REALLY elegant!

Paper Flower Bouquet Tutorials:

Crafted Bouquet: Martha Stewart Weddings

Paper Flower Pom Pom Decoration Tutorials:

Paper Flower Pom Poms: Martha Stewart

Paper Flower Centerpiece Tutorials:

How to Make a Paper Flower Centerpiece: CraftStylish

DIY Tissue Paper Garden Centerpieces: Once Wed

Paper Flower Centerpiece: CraftZine

Flower Arrangement Centerpieces: Rachael Ray Mag - although this isn't a tutorial for paper flowers, isn't this a great idea for a centerpiece WITH paper flowers?

Inspiration, Ideas, and Photos:

Wedding Crafts - Brides and Bridesmaids Bouquets: Mad in Crafts

Wedding Table Centerpieces Using Paper Flowers: Stjudescreations

Spyrograph Wedding: Design Sponge - haha! They are using the same vases that we are for our centerpieces! I really like this setup, I think I'll try to implement this!

If you know of ANY other examples or tutorials, please comment below so I can add them to this list. I would be so happy to find more tutorials to test out for my wedding. Thanks!

Extra Fabric or Fabric Scraps: What Can I Do With Them?

Katar — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:00:22 +0000

It’s sick how many fabric scraps I keep. I literally have an entire closet filled with scrap fabric in plastic bags. I was getting discouraged and starting to think that I should just toss ‘em, but behold! Fabric Scrap Tutorials! Click on the photos below to get the tutorial and source.

Accessory Tutorials:

iPod Cover: Crafting a Green World

Little Card Case: ReproDepot

Zippy Wallet Tutorial: Noodlehead

Monster Business Card Holder: Instructables

Blair Waldorf Capelet: Ruffles and Stuff

Bouncing Treehouse Book Tote: Blueprints

Scrappy Mess Tote Tutorial: Happy Together

Stitch Your Own Shopping Bag: The Storque

Easy Fabric Bracelets and Tutorial: Diary of a Craftoholic

Scrap Fabric Bracelets: Blue Cricket Design

Ruffle Necklace Tutorial: Oh So Happy Together

How to Make a Fabric-Covered Button Badge: Resurrection Fern

How to Make a Stiffened Fabric Flower Brooch: Crafty Pod

Fabric Flowers: Make It Do

Super Cool Fabric Flower Hair Clip: Lu Bird Baby

How to Make a Ribbon Badge: Designing Moms

No-Sew Scrap Scarf Tutorial: Grosgrain Fabulous

Home Decor Tutorials:

I absolutely love this section. Just gonna throw that out there.

How to Sew a Fabric Bowl: CraftStylish

Fresh Fabric Scrap Bouquet: Green Upgrader

Patchwork Style Pot Holders: The Storque

Rag Rug: Crafting a Green World

Bathroom Scale: Junie Moon

Make Tomato Pincushions from Fabric Scraps: Planet Green

Scrap Buster Fall Pillow: Cluck Cluck Sew

Scatter Sunshine Scrappy Quilt Tutorial: Sugar n Spice Creations

Scrap-Busting Pillow: Crafterhours

Fabric Hedgehog: Matsutake

Place Mats and Napkins for Kids: The Long Thread

How to Make Burlap Flowers and Embellishments: Tatertots and Jello

Tea Towl Calendar: Dollar Store Crafts

Just for Fun Tutorials:

Scrappy Mess Journal: Happy Together

Makeover Plain Greeting Cards with Fabric Scraps: Crafting a Green World

I Spy Fabric Scrap Cards: Obsessively Stitching

How to Make a Fabric Notebook Cover: Kootoyoo

Monogrammed Fabric Backed Plates: ModPodgeRocks

Valentine’s Day Tutorials:

Wire Hanger Fabric Wreath: San Diego Zoo

Halloween Tutorials:

Free Sock Bat Doll Pattern: Heather Bailey

Thanksgiving Tutorials:

Fabric Pumpkin Tutorial: Thompson Family

Christmas Tutorials:

Make a Wreath from Fabric Scraps: Craftbits

Eco Christmas Gift Wrap: Zakka Life

As usual, this post is NOT complete! I add fabric scrap tutorials to this post as I find them, for up to a year. At that time, I will start a new fabric scraps post with a link to this one! It’s gonna rule. The future will be great.

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

Photo Credit: CaliforniaAmy on flickr

DIY Halloween Jewelry and Bag Tutorials

Katar — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 13:00:30 +0000

Aww – all of these are so adorable! I need to stop posting and actually try some! The skeleton hand hair clip is my ultimate favorite. So many good ideas from awesome crafters!

Contents:

Bracelet Tutorials
Necklace Tutorials
Hair Clip Tutorials
Earring Tutorials
Pin Tutorials
Bag Tutorials

Bracelet Tutorials:

Resin Skull Bracelet: AZCentral

Kitschy Bracelet and Earring Combo: The Fearless Crafter

Sugar Skull Bracelet: Spirit Clay

: Easy Halloween Ribbon/Button Bracelet: The Swell Life

Necklace Tutorials:

Whip Up This Easy Bat Necklace: Cathie Filian

Halloween Mixed Media Necklace: Margot Potter - The Impatient Crafter

Eyeball Necklace: Studio Mama

: Day of the Dead Necklace: Delicious Beads

Spider Web and Skull Necklace: Delicious Beads

Black Widow and Bloody Necklaces: PattieWack

: Vintage Plastic Hooty Owl Halloween Necklace: Margot Potter – The Impatient Crafter

Bats in the Belfry Choker: Spirit Clay

: Ghoulie Girl Necklace: Margot Potter – The Impatient Crafter

Day of the Dead Necklace for Kids: Alpha Mom

Hair Clip Tutorials:

: Halloween Ribbon Fascinators or Brooches: The Swell Life

: Skeleton Hand Hair Clip Tutorial: My Big Mouth

: Embroidered Felt Pumpkin Hair Clips: Treasures for Tots

Earring Tutorials:

Day of the Dead Bottle Cap Earrings: Outside the Margins

Candy Corn Riot Earrings: Spirit Clay

Fun and Funky Halloween Doodle/Star Earrings: The Swell Life

: Shrink Plastic Halloween Earrings: Stamp4Life

: Halloween Candy Corn Earrings: Creative Crafting 4-1-1

Polymer Clay Candy Corn Earrings: Cut Out and Keep

: Simple Halloween Button Earrings: The Swell Life

Jack-o-Lantern Waterfalls: StudioMama

Pin Tutorials:

Witch Hat Pin: Jewelry Making

Bag Tutorials:

Batik Inspired Tote for Day of the Dead: AZCentral

Five Minute Trick or Treat Bag Tutorial: Obsessively Stitching

Trick or Treat Bag Tote: The Shabby Nest

Halloween T-shirt Trick-or-Treat Bag: CraftZine

Wicked Stitch - Embroidered Trick or Treat Totes: PBS

: Halloween Pumpkin and Cat Felt Treat Bag or Wall Hanging: Phyllis Dobbs

Halloween Treat Bags: Cathie Filian

: Jack-O’-Lantern Tote: I Love To Create Blog

: Trick or Treat Tote: ReproDepot Blog

Last Minute Trick or Treat Bag: Mod Podge Rocks

You may have noticed that this post is a lot shorter than most of my other ones, but that needs to change! I had quite a difficult time finding tutorial links for this subject. If you know of ANY other examples or tutorials, please comment below so I can add them to this list. I absolutely LOVE keeping a running list of links to related tutorials! Thanks!

Photo Credit: Crafty Dame on flickr

DIY Pac-Man Themed Tutorials

Katar — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 13:00:41 +0000

To this day, I am still highly addicted to Pac-Man. I don’t know what it is, or why I can never get past level 10, but it is one of the best games that I have EVER played! This post is all about celebrating Pac-Man. Let’s make some Pac-Man stuff! Ready… set… go!

Misc. Tutorials:

Pac-Man Crochet Pattern: Fluff of Fluff

LED Pac-Man Bike Wheel Images: Instructables

Accessory Tutorials:

Pac-Man Wallet: Cut Out and Keep

Pac-Man Ghost Hair Pin: DIY Glory

Shoe Tutorials:

Pac-Man Shoes: Craftster

Home Decor Tutorials:

Pac-Man Pouf: Instructables

Pac-Man and Ghost Perler Bead Magnets: CraftingWithCatHair

Pac-Man Quilt: Craftster

Pac-Man Mobile: Craftster

Pac-Man Paper Mobile: Instructables

Pacman and Ghosts Dishcloths: Tea and Cakes

Pac-Man Ghost Bean Bag Chair: Cut Out and Keep

Food Tutorials:

Pac-Man Cookies: The Decorated Cookie

Halloween Costume Tutorials:

How to Make a Pac-Man Costume: eHow

Pac-Man Costume: g42.org/xwiki

Pac-Man and Ms. Pac-Man Costumes: Coolest Homemade Costumes

How to Make Your Own Pac-Man and Ghost Costumes: Pachax

Ms. Pac-Man Hallowen Costume: Coolest Homemade Costumes

Pac-Man and Blinky Costumes: Coolest Homemade Costumes

Ms. Pac-Man Costume: Disney Family Entertainment

Pac-Man Costume: Coolest Homemade Costumes

Pac-Man Costume: Halloween Forum

Pac-Man and Ms. Pac-Man Costumes: Coolest Homemade Costumes

Giant Pac-Man Fancy Dress Outfit: Instructables

Playable Pac-Man Costume: MakeZine

Inspiration, Ideas, and Photos:

Pac-Man Pumpkins: Instructables
Check out all of the threads tagged with ‘pacman’ on Craftster!

Pac-Man and the Lotus Elise: The Pug Father on flickr

Pac-Man Couture from Giles Deacon: IfItsHipItsHere

Miss Video Game: Joystick Division via 3Wishes.com

Pac-Man Magnet Set: spooons on etsy for $10

Pac-Man Ghost Hats: Technabob

Pac-Man Wedding Cake: The Domestic Scientist

Edible Cupcake Cover: Pac-Man: SugarRobot on Etsy

Pac-Man Cupcakes: Hello Naomi on flickr

Pac-Man Beads: Sarah Hornik on Flickr

Ms. Pac-Man Bobby Pins: PixelParty

Pac-Man and Ms. Pac-Man Brooch Set: Magpie Moments

Pac-Man Stuffies: Craftster

Inky Ghost Button Bag: HoboCampCrafts on Etsy

Pac-Man Scarf: ShopFatal

Pac-Man Canvas Belt: TruffleShuffle

Pac-Man Quilt: Craftster

Pac-Man Ghost Made from Recycled Ikea Dresser: Geek Alerts

Pac Man Tree Skirt: Technabob

I <3 Pac-Man.

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

Photo Credit: astillero on flickr

Buttons: What Can I Do With Them?

Katar — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 13:00:25 +0000

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:

Awesome Button Projects from Country Living

: Covered Button Tutorial: CraftPudding

: How To Make Fabric Covered Buttons: CraftLeftovers

: Button Beings: Family Fun

: Sunflower Flyer: Family Fun

: Button Fairy: Agnes the Red

Button Stamp How-To: Martha Stewart

Accessory Tutorials:

Cute as a Button Bracelet: MakeZine

: Button Bracelet Tutorial: CreativeKismet

: How to Make a Button Bracelet: DIY Fashion

: How to Make a Button Bracelet: eHow

: Button Bracelet: CraftBits

: Button Bracelet: Family Fun

: Button Flower Tutorial: Artsy Crafty Babe

Button Ring Tutorial: Lorelei 1141

How to Make a Button and Wire Brooch: CraftyPod

: Button Headbands: ElephantJournal

Button Hair Clips: Martha Stewart

Covered Buttons: Bolt Neighborhood

: Button Wire Earrings: Jewelry Making

: Make a Yoda Hat: Dollar Store Crafts

: Making a Button Bag: Martha Stewart

Home Decor Tutorials:

: Button Clock: Martha Stewart

: Fruity Button Napkins: Martha Stewart

: Placemats and Napkins: All You

Button Napkin Rings: Martha Stewart

: Flag Wallhanging: Craft.dow

: Button Display: Matt and Shari

Button Wall Hanging: Sweet Water

: Closure Encounters Lamp: Ready Made

: Button Lampshade: Associated Content

: Polka Dot Pots: Family Crafts

: Mosaic Button Pots: Kids Crafts

: Button Bouquet: Kiddley

Buttoned Up Photo Frame: HGTV

: Bead and Button Teacup: Kaboose

: How to Make a Woven Button Coaster: CraftStylish

: Spring Bouquet: Family Corner

: Button Magnets: Frugal Living

Button Magnets: Martha Stewart

Halloween Tutorials:

: Easy Halloween Ribbon/Button Bracelet: The Swell Life’s Blog

: Simple Halloween Button Earrings: The Swell Life’s Blog

: Halloween Ribbon Fascinators and Brooches: The Swell Life’s Blog

Christmas Tutorials:

Button Cards: Martha Stewart

Button Snowman Cards: Martha Stewart

Buttoned-Up Card: CraftBits

Button Gift Wrap: Martha Stewart

: Button Wreath Ornament: Christmas Crafts

Button Wreath Ornament: Martha Stewart

: Button Ornament: Stray Thoughts

: Button Wreath: Little Birds Handmade

: Button Wreath: All Things Christmas

: Button Snowman Magnet: Family Crafts – Could also be made into a pin!

: Snowman Pin: Family Fun

Button Ornaments: Martha Stewart

: Felt Christmas Tree Ornament: Christmas Crafts

Snowflake Ornament: Shanty2Chic

: Country Christmas Tree Ornament: Christmas Crafts

The Button Love Christmas Ornament: Blossom Handmade

Inspiration, Ideas, and Photos:

Craftster had a Craft Challenge for decorating with buttons. Check out all of the entries here!
Crafts Tagged with ‘Button’ on Craftster
Button Jewelry and Accessories Photo Group on flickr
Button Bags, Frames, Bowls, and Vases from Vietnam: Tesoros
Vintage Button Monogram Pillows: Crafting a Green World

: Button Necklace: Craftlog

: Button Bracelet and Necklace: Creative Kismet

: Button Necklaces: Donna Lees Blog

: Button Necklaces: Donna Lees Blog

: Easter Button Wreath: Donna Lees Blog

: 4th of July Button Wreath: Donna Lees Blog

: Halloween Small Wreath: Donna Lees Blog

: Button Wreath: Pixiegenne

: Button Wreath: Little Birds Handmade

: Tropical Button Tree: Donna Lees Blog

: Button Framed Christmas Tree: 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

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