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Nov

DIY Art Smock/Apron Tutorials

Apron and art smock tutorials are awesome. You don’t have to spend a ton of money on something that you’re just going to mess up and get dirty! So – here are some great links to some great tutorials. Find the one you love the most and make it!

Misc. Apron Tutorials

52 Free Apron Patterns You Can Make: Tipnut

Full Apron Tutorials:

Children's Art Smock Tutorial: Make it and Love it

Tutorial for Empire-Waisted Apron: 7 Layer Studio

Stripey Apron Project: CraftZine - Scroll down to get the PDF pattern

Kangaroo Apron: We Wilsons

Waist Apron Tutorials:

Cottage Chic Apron Tutorial: Grosgrain

An Apron in an Hour: Jonag

No Sew Apron: CraftZine

Free Pattern for a Christmas Apron: Phyllis Dobbs

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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Nov

DIY Christmas Ornament Tutorials

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!

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posted by Katar in Christmas,Christmas Decorations,Craft Ideas,Tutorials and have Comments (3)

Nov

DIY Christmas Party and Indoor Decoration Tutorials

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!

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DIY Art Smock/Apron Tutorials

Contents:

Misc. Apron Tutorials

Full Apron Tutorials:

Waist Apron Tutorials:

DIY Christmas Ornament Tutorials

Contents:

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

Contents:

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:

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