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DIY Candle Tutorials

Katar — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 14:00:48 +0000

I’ve always wanted to make candles, but I also didn’t want to get screwed on the prices of the various candle kits in craft stores. Luckily, the interweb exists, and tells you basically everything you need to know! So YAY!

Pioneer Thinking has an awesome list of just about everything you can think of when it comes to making candles. Check it out!

Oh yeah – MyCraftBook has a good list as well.

Cajun’s Candle and Soap Making Supplies has step-by-step candle making instructions.

Let’s Make Candles has a ton of information about candles.

Matt Freedman KNOWS what he’s talking about! Check out his videos on candle making.

Click on the photo to get the tutorial.

Tutorials:

Candles from Scratch: CraftZine

Basic Pillar Candle: CandleAndSoap.About

How to Make Candles: The Farm

How to Make a Scented Candle in a Glass: WikiHow

How to Make Candles: Instructables

Rustic Pillar Candles: CandleAndSoap.About

I printed out the CraftZine tutorial, so we’ll see how it goes.

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

DIY Christmas Recipe Tutorials

Katar — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 19:00:22 +0000

I absolutely hate making ‘boring’ food, as I enjoy calling it. If I’m gonna bake, the end result has to look like something! This post includes a ton of recipes that serves as an edible display that is interesting to look at. I think I may need to borrow my fiance’s nieces to make some of these some weekend!

I just love these recipes – they all look yummy and really fun to make! Click on the photo to get the how to.

For a huge list of Christmas desserts from Family Fun, check out their Delicious Christmas Desserts Recipes

Appetizer Tutorials:

Christmas Package Cheese Snack: FamilyFun

Cheese Ball Santa: FamilyFun

Frosty the Cheese Ball: FamilyFun

Mini Bagel Wreaths: FamilyFun

Chocolate Church Mice: FamilyFun

Chocolate Cherry Mice: FamilyFun

Jolly Snowman Bread: FamilyFun

Crunchy the Snowman: FamilyFun

Wrap 'n' Stack Sandwich Tree: FamilyFun

Pizza Pocket Wreath: FamilyFun

Pine Tree Fruit Kabobs: FamilyFun

Candy Tutorials:

Jelly Bean Christmas Trees: FamilyFun

Red-Nosed Reindeer Lollipops: FamilyFun

Cookie Tutorials:

Nutter Butter Rudolph: NapTimeCrafting

Holiday Hello Cookies: FamilyFun

A Light Dessert: FamilyFun

Sweet Tortilla Snowflakes: FamilyFun

The Elves' Snickerdoodles: FamilyFun

Sweet Macaroon Angels: FamilyFun

Sugar Cookie Windows and Doors: FamilyFun

Santa Hats: FamilyFun

Santa Hat Sugar Cookies: FamilyFun

Santas and Heavenly Angels: FamilyFun

Mint Cookie Pops: FamilyFun

Meringue Snowflakes: FamilyFun

Kris Kringle Cookies: FamilyFun

Holiday Wreaths: FamilyFun

Candy Cane Cookies: FamilyFun

Frosty Graham Crackers: FamilyFun

Gingerbread Family Kit: FamilyFun

Cupcake Tutorials:

Snowman Cupcakes: Martha Stewart

Donut Tutorials:

Doughnut Snowmen: FamilyFun

Drink Tutorials:

Hot Chocolate Cones: FamilyFun

Marshmallow Tutorials:

Candy Cane Marshmallows: Martha Stewart

Homemade Chocolate Chip Marshmallows: CraftZine

Popcorn Tutorials:

Peppermint Popcorn: Make it Do

Popcorn Ball Ornaments: FamilyFun

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

DIY Christmas Decoration Tutorials from Lowe’s

Katar — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 19:00:39 +0000

Oh, but Christmas decorating is ON! I absolutely LOVE Lowe’s Creative Ideas – so I thought I’d share them here!

Here is Lowe’s main Holiday page for outdoor decor and a bunch of other fun: Lowe’s Creative Ideas

YAY Christmas!

They will probably delete their awesome ideas after the season is over. And, that’s not fun. I mean.. I need to keep a constant list! So.. I’m gonna basically copy and paste their stuff into this blog, so we can all have access to the awesomeness FOREVER! I’m only gonna put in the stuff that I think it worth mentioning, which is most of it. Ready?! Go!

I also did this for their Halloween Decoration Tutorials. Check it out if you’re into DIY-ing!

Because this post is so long, here is a table of contents! If you want to jump to a certain subject in this post, hold down your CTRL key while pushing the F key, and type in the subject below that you are interested in!

Nuts and Bolts Christmas Tree:

This idea brings simple elements like pine craft boards, nuts, washers, and a bolt together to create a contemporary, Scandinavian-style Christmas tree. The look of the piece is fully customizable with its movable branches and millions of decoration possibilities.

Skill level: Beginner

Rough cost estimate: $69

Tools You’ll Use:

Tablesaw
Dado blade set
Hacksaw
Drill
3/8″ drill bit
7/16″ drill bit
1-1/8″ spade bit
Glue
Clamp

Lowe’s List:

24″ x 3/8″-16 threaded rod/bolt
12 3/8″ x 2″ x 24” select pine craft boards
1 1″ x 2″ x 6′ pine board for the base
2 3/8-16 T-nut for the base
23 3/8″-16 hex nuts
43 3/8″ x 1 1/2″ washers
MinWax Green Tea water based stain
LED Tea Lights
Assorted mini ornaments

Build the Base.

To make it extra sturdy, we used two “X”-shaped bases and secured with T-nuts.

Step 1: Cut the 1″ x 2″ x 6′ board into four 16-inch-long pieces.

Step 2: For all four pieces of wood cut half-lap joints: Using a table saw with a dado blade, cut a 3/8-inch-deep by 1-1/2-inch-wide (or the actual width of the board) groove for a flush fit. Center the groove 7-1/4 inches from either end. Glue and clamp the half-lap joints together.

Step 3: Drill 3/8-inch hole in center of each base.

Step 4: Using a hacksaw, cut the 24 inch threaded rod to 19-1/2 inches.

Step 5: Using a 1-1/8 inch spade bit, drill a circular groove 1/8 inch deep in the center of each base piece to accommodate the T-nut.

Step 6: Stain wood if desired.

Step 7: Thread base pieces onto rod securing each base piece with a T-nut.

Cut the Branches.

Step 9: Cut the 12 pieces of select pine craft boards into the following branch lengths (there should be two of each length):

18 inches
16-1/2 inches
15 inches
13-1/2 inches
12 inches
10-1/2 inches
9 inches
7-1/2 inches
6 inches
4-1/2 inches
3 inches

Step 10: Drill a 3/8 inch hole in the center of each branch.

Step 11: Drill holes to cradle ornaments. Drill 7/16 inch holes 1/2 inch from the end of 10 to 12 branches to cradle ornaments.

Step 12: If desired, stain the branches.

Step 13: Build the tree by screwing parts in this order: washer, nut, washer, pine branch, repeat. Start with the 18-inch-long branches and finish with the 3-inch-long branches. Top with nut only. Decorate with LED tea lights and small ornaments.

Light and Bright Artwork:

Skill level: Beginner

Rough cost estimate: $78

Tools You’ll Use:

Table saw
Paintbrush
Screws
Awl
Stapler Gun

Lowe’s List:

2 1″ x 2″ x 8′ boards
Canvas Drop Cloth; 4′ x 5′
3 strings of 50 LED lights
2 D-Rings
Valspar primer
White interior paint
Gold spray paint

Step 1: Build the frame. Cut the 1″ x 2″ x 8′ boards into four 39-1/4 inch boards. Make a square frame using butt joints. Use screws to attach boards together.

Step 2: Create the canvas. Cut drop cloth to 46 inches square. Staple the canvas to the frame.

Step 3: Prime the drop cloth with interior primer.

Step 4: Paint the drop cloth with white interior paint.

Step 5: Tape the snowflake pattern (PDF) to canvas using painter’s tape. If this link stops working, feel free to contact me, as I’ve saved the PDF file and can send it to you.

Step 6: Spray paint the exposed canvas around the snowflake with gold spray paint.

Step 7: From the back of the canvas, use an awl to carefully poke holes for the string light bulbs. We used 150 LED lights.

Step 8: Insert LED light bulbs through the holes.

Step 9: Attach 2 D-Rings to the back of artwork. Hang in desired spot.

Chunky Chic Candle Pillars:

Lowe’s List:

4″ x 4″ x 8′ fence post
Minwax Polycrylic
LED pillar candles (2.87 inch; 5-inch)

Step 1: Cut a 4″ x 4″ x 8′ fence post into four sets of the following lengths: 4 inches; 8 inches; and 12 inches.

Step 2: Sand all surfaces of the wood smooth.

Step 3: Seal pillars with Minwax Polycrylic to bring out the natural grain of the wood.

Step 4: Top with LED pillar candles (2.87 inch; 5-inch).

Twinkling Towers:

I WILL be doing this one – but a little differently! I’ll be posting a tutorial of my own soon.

Reuse your summer tomato cages to create sparkling decorations.

Step 1: Stack three cages, and bind them together using 14-gauge wire.

Step 2: Apply white spray paint to a 6-gallon metal can and to the tomato cages.

Step 3: Decorate the cages with wire and Christmas ornaments.

Step 4: Attach C9 Christmas lights around the top of the cans using hot glue.

Step 5: Drill holes in the back of the cans, and run extension cords from the lights to an outlet.

Step 6: Place the cages in the cans, and fill in with white pebbles.

Step 7: Use wire to form a star and attach to the top.

Clay Pot Nutcrackers

Make your own toy soldiers from tiny clay planters.

Step 1: For each nutcracker, select five 4-inch planters, and wipe them clean.

Step 2: Spray-paint one planter black and one planter beige. Use red, navy blue, and green for the remaining planters. Allow to dry.

Step 3: Stack the planters as shown here. Secure them with a small amount of hot glue. Using utility scissors, cut a 7/16-inch round wooden dowel to 20 inches long. Thread the dowel through the planters’ drainage holes.

Step 4: With a pencil, sketch the nutcracker’s face, buttons, and belt. Paint the features with hobby brushes.

Step 5: Tie several pieces of jute twine around the top of the dowel to create a tassel for the nutcracker’s hat.

To find a stencil for the nutcracker’s features, click here. If this link stops working, feel free to contact me, as I’ve saved the PDF file and can send it to you.

Copper Christmas Tree:

Skill Level: Beginner

Rough Cost Estimate: $13 per tree

Rough Time Estimate: 20 minutes

Materials:

copper tubing (1/4-inch x 10-foot)
assorted holiday ornaments
ornament hooks

The holidays are all about being with friends and family, and sharing the traditions of the season. December’s Unwind & Design project is a great way to decorate for the holidays while spending time with others. Create a mini tree from copper tubing, and then add your favorite ornaments to make it your own.

Step 1: Take one end of the copper tubing, and shape it into a large circle that will serve as the base of the tree. Continue shaping the tubing into smaller rings. Leave approximately 18 inches at the top of the tree for the star topper.

Step 2: Stretch out the coiled rings to form the tree.

Step 3: Shape the remaining 18 inches of tubing into a star pattern.

Step 4: Decorate with small ornaments if desired.

Good to Know: When the holidays are over, the copper tree will collapse back into a coil for easy storage until next year.

Holiday Card Wreath:

Skillset: Beginner

Rough Cost Estimate: $40

Rough Time Estimate: 1/2 day (includes drying time)

Materials:

1 (50-foot-long) roll of ½-inch riser flex pipe
Utility Knife
Plastic Clothespins
Primer
Silver Spray Paint
Purple Spray Paint
Construction Adhesive for small projects
Silver Ribbon

Step 1: Using a utility knife, cut a 6-foot-long piece, a 3 1/2-foot-long piece, and a 3 1/2-inch-long piece of riser flex pipe (found in the plumbing department).

Step 2: Make a large circle with the 6-foot piece of pipe and a smaller circle with the 3½-foot piece, using flex tees to hold each circle together.

Step 3: Connect the circles at the flex tees using the 3 1/2-inch-long piece of pipe.

Step 4: Prime, and let dry. Spray-paint plastic clothespins and the pipe wreath. (We used purple paint for the wreath and silver paint for the clothespins.) Allow to dry.

Step 5: Using construction adhesive for small projects, attach the clothespins to the wreath, as shown.

Step 6: Suspend the wreath using ribbon, and use the clothespins to hold your cards in place.

Mantel and Railing Card Display:

Skill Level: Beginner

Rough Cost Estimate: $40

Rough Time Estimate: 2 hours

Materials:

Lighted Pine Garland
Red Beaded Garland
Ribbon
Ornament Hooks
Shatterproof Ornaments
Hole Puncher

Step 1: Swag lighted garland and red beaded garland along the railing of your staircase using ribbon tied into bows.

Step 2: Make a larger bow to place at the bottom of the staircase.

Step 3: Use a hole puncher to make a hole in the corner of each holiday card.

Step 4: Attach the cards and ornaments to the garland using ornament hooks.

Interior Doorway Garland Card Display:

Skill Level: Beginner

Rough Cost Estimate: $50

Rough Time Estimate: 1 hour

Materials:

Garland
Suction Hooks
Paper Clips
2 Bows
Shatterproof Ornaments
Poinsettia Lights

Step 1: Hang garland at the top of the door frame using suction hooks.

Step 2: Tie bows to both ends of the garland.

Step 3: Use paper clips to attach your cards to the bows and garland.

Hope you enjoyed the post! Let me know if you try anything – I’d love to know.

Photo and Idea Credits: Lowe’s Creative Ideas

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!

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!

Empty Jars, Bottles, and Other Containers: What Can I Do With Them?

Katar — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:00:13 +0000

We’ve all tried to find something to do with these items – and I got sick of searching. Here is my tutorial list for all sorts of empty containers!

Plastic Bottle Tutorials:

Salad Dressing, BBQ Sauce, or Drink Bottle Tutorials:

Glow in the Dark Mod Podge Monsters for Halloween: Cathie Filian

Detergent and Bleach Bottle Tutorials:

Milk Carton Tutorials:

Milk Jug Tutorials:

Harriet the Heifer Milk Jug Craft: Family Fun
Milk Jug Piggy Bank: Free Kids Crafts
Recycled Milk Jug Pinatas: Cathie Filian
Various Gardening Tools: Better Homes and Gardens
Milk Jug Plastic Bag Holder: Craft of the Day
Reusable Lunch or Sandwich Containers: Family Fun
Milk Jug Containers: Vanilla Joy – I can see myself actually using them for this – simple, yet so useful!
Milk Jug Easter Baskets: Kaboose
Milk Jug-o-Lantern: KinderArt
Monster Jug Heads: Family Fun
Eerie Luminarias: Better Homes and Gardens
Halloween Skeleton Decoration: Prairie Webs

Milk Bottle Tutorials:

Milk Bottle Snowman: HowStuffWorks

Glass Wine Bottle Tutorials:

Misc. Glass Tutorials:

Faux Porcelain Project: Design Sponge

Glass Jar Tutorials:

Inspiration, Ideas, and Photos:

Milk Carton Fun: DebbieDee

Milk Jug Chandelier: PZRServices

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

Photo Credit: ohdearbarb on flickr

DIY Halloween Pumpkin and Gourd Decoration Tutorials from Better Homes and Gardens

Katar — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 13:00:07 +0000

It’s October 24th – ONE WEEK UNTIL HALLOWEEN! I am SO EXCITED! I’m going to a pumpkin patch today to pick out some pumpkins to carve up! Can you tell I LOVE carving pumpkins? I mean, if you haven’t seen my other two posts on pumpkin carving tutorials, you most definitely should take a look to ensure that you have the perfect ideas for your pumpkins this year!

Why am I providing you with all of Better Homes and Gardens’ links, you ask? Why don’t I just give you the links to the Better Homes and Gardens 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.

This is the last set of pumpkin tutorial links that I will be posting. Have fun carving!

General Tutorials:

Contents for Carved Pumpkin and Gourd Tutorials:

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

Contents for No Carve Pumpkin and Gourd Tutorials:

Object Attachment Tutorials
Party Favor and Decoration Tutorials
Painted Tutorials

Carved Pumpkin and Gourd Tutorials:

Basket and Vase Tutorials:

Pretty Pumpkin Pots: BHG

Candy Holder Tutorials:

Goody-Bearing Gourds: BHG

Non-Traditional Carving Tutorials:

Jester Jack-o'-Lantern: BHG

Jolly Jack-o'-Lantern: BHG

: Pumpkin Head Greeter: BHG

Crack ‘em Up Pumpkin: BHG

Pumpkins All Aglow: BHG

Bird Haven Pumpkin: BHG

Floral Face Pumpkin: BHG

Curly Locks Pumpkin: BHG

Sly Grin Pumpkin: BHG

Shy Guy and Flying Witch Pumpkins: BHG

5 Jack-O-Lantern Pumpkin: BHG

Dripping Face and Happy Halloween Pumpkin: BHG

Bats in the Belfry Pumpkin: BHG

Joyful Pumpkins: BHG

Little Critter Lodge Pumpkin: BHG

Tower of Pumpkin Power: BHG

Tabletop Totem: BHG

Make a Goofy Group of Pumpkins: BHG

Carve a Pumpkin with Eerie Cat Eyes: BHG

Carve a Scared Pumpkin: BHG

Carve a Fallen Witch Pumpkin: BHG

Carve a Cute Pumpkin Puppy: BHG

Make a Mouse House Pumpkin: BHG

Monster Pumpkins: BHG

Make a Pumpkin Mouse Chef: BHG

Spiderama Pumpkin: BHG

Bat Pumpkin: BHG

Birdhouse Pumpkin: BHG

How to Carve a Sky Pumpkin: BHG

Owl Pumpkin: BHG

Creepin' Cat Pumpkin: BHG

Cat Pumpkin: BHG

Fun Feline: BHG

Black Cat Pumpkin: BHG

Fall Pumpkins with Drilled Holes: BHG

Flame Design Pumpkins: BHG

Haunted Mansion Pumpkin: BHG

Flower Power Pumpkins: BHG

Floral Face Pumpkin: BHG

Happy Goblins: BHG

Celebrity Stencil Tutorials:

Michael Jackson Pumpkin: BHG

Barack Obama Pumpkin: BHG

Jon Stewart Pumpkin: BHG

Sarah Palin Pumpkin: BHG

Joe Biden Pumpkin: BHG

Oprah Pumpkin: BHG

David Letterman Pumpkin: BHG

Rachael Ray Pumpkin: BHG

Hillary Rodham Clinton Pumpkin: BHG

Michael Phelps Pumpkin: BHG

John McCain Pumpkin: BHG

Stephen Colbert Pumpkin: BHG

Engraved Tutorials:

Monogram Pumpkin Letter Stencils: Better Homes and Gardens

Are You My Mummy Pumpkin: BHG

Chip Away a Pattern Pumpkin: BHG

Willard the Warlock Pumpkin: BHG

Spine Chilling Spider: BHG

Welcome Home Address Pumpkins: BHG

: Beware the Pumpkins: BHG

: Headstone Engravings: BHG

No Carve Pumpkin and Gourd Tutorials:

Object Attachment Tutorials:

Junk-O-Lantern Pumpkins: BHG

Pumpkin Ballerina: BHG

Sequin Striped Pumpkin: BHG

Silver Swirl Pumpkin: BHG

Snowman Pumpkin: BHG

The Crow's Hideout Pumpkin: BHG

Night Light Pumpkins: BHG

Sparkled Pumpkin: BHG

Striped Pumpkin: BHG

Copper Leafed Pumpkin: BHG

Fallen Leaves Pumpkin: BHG

Haunted Pumpkin on Boo Avenue: BHG

Build a Border Pumpkin: BHG

Easy Pumpkin Topper: BHG

Metal Mug Pumpkin: BHG

Lace Face Pumpkin: BHG

Make Waves Pumpkin: BHG

Beads and Wire Trimmed Pumpkin: BHG

Aunt Hattie Pumpkin: BHG

Veggie Lady: BHG

The Cowboy: BHG

Glamor Girl Pumpkin: BHG

Party Favor and Decoration Tutorials:

Mini Pumpkin Wreath: BHG

: Pumpkin on a Stick Party Favors: BHG

Painted Tutorials:

Craft a Pumpkin Quilt: BHG

Primitive Paintings: BHG

The Pumpkin King: BHG

How to Make a Stenciled Pumpkin: BHG

Paint a Pretty Witch: BHG

Apple Core Pumpkins: BHG

Bold Design Pumpkin: BHG

Create Witches Legs from a Pair of Pumpkins: BHG

Frosted Pumpkin: BHG

Leafy Pumpkin Candle Holders: BHG

Creepy Crow Pumpkin: BHG

Pretty Pumpkin and Stand: BHG

Nocturnal Creatures Pumpkin: BHG

Web Laden Pumpkin: BHG

Pretty Patterned Pumpkins: BHG

: Painted Pumpkins: BHG

Carnival Pumpkin: BHG

Painted Patchwork Pumpkin: BHG

Pick Your Pattern Pumpkin: BHG

Patterns and Polka Dots Pumpkins: BHG

Gourd Greeting: BHG

I could be missing some pumpkins – the website is really complex for listing all of these pumpkins. If you notice that I’m missing any, please let me know so I can add them to the list! Thanks!

Photo Credit: zizzybaloobah on flickr

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

Tins, Cans, and Aluminum Metals: What Can I Do With Them?

Katar — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 13:00:45 +0000

DIYscene‘s Swap theme for October is Black and Metal. I usually craft with fabric, so this was a serious challenge for me! I immediately searched for anything that I could make with metal, which includes TONS of options, with a small amount of those including aluminum, tin, and copper. This purpose of this post is to help people with these metals do something unique and fun with them! And hey, you’re recycling!

Check out my previous Bottle Caps post to find out all of the fun things you can do with those!

Contents:

Cookie Tin etc. Tutorials
Altoids Tin Tutorials
Tin Can Tutorials
Aluminum Pop Can Tutorials
Sheet Tin Tutorials
Tin Pie Plate Tutorials
CD Tin Tutorials
Inspiration, Ideas, and Photos

Cookie Tins etc. Tutorials:

Altoids Tin Tutorials:

Tin Can Tutorials:

Aluminum Pop Can Tutorials:

Sheet Tin Tutorials:

Tin Pie Plate Tutorials:

Tin Punching: Our Big Earth

CD Tin Tutorials:

Ideas, Inspiration, and Photos:

Wow – that’s a lot of tutorials – but I’m looking for more!

After I send over my swap partner’s metal goodies, I’ll be sure to post photos and some tutorials!

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

Photo Credit: Flawka 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: