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06

Dec

DIY Crochet Patterns and Tutorials

I REALLY need to learn how to crochet, and FAST! There are way too many awesome things that can be crocheted – and I want in! What’s great about all of these is that they are FREE! Click on the photo to go to the tutorial.

Accessory Tutorials:

Super Mario Piranha Plant Scarf: Craftster

Rainbow Scarf: Laughing Purple Goldfish

Granny Square Slippers: Purlbee

Crochet-Covered Acorn Necklace Tutorial: Ressurection Fern

How to Crochet the Easiest Beanie Ever: Sewing Dork

Butterfly Hat: ValliesKids

Laptop Sleeve Tutorial: Yoonie at Home

Crocheted Linen Grocery Tote: PurlBee

Home Decor Tutorials:

Crochet Fun Placemats Using Plastic Bags: CreativeJewishMom

Recycling T-shirts Into Rugs: Fat Bottom Bags

Misc. Tutorials:

Fish Skeleton Crochet Pattern: NicoleMDesign

Crochet a Mini Monkey: MyLifetime

Free Crochet Pattern Amigurumi Love Birds: WhipUp

Little Creatures and Their Homes: GWI

Crochet-Along Panda Party: CraftZine

Bird Feeder: CreativeKismet

Christmas Tutorials:

Gleeful Garland: DottieAngel

How to Recycle Greeting Cards into a Bowl: FamilyCrafts.About

Crocheted Snowmen Container Covers: Roots and Wings Co.

Inspiration, Ideas, and Photos:

Ice Cream Cone: Pepperknit - they also have several free patterns listed on their site! Check it out!

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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01

Dec

DIY Gift Packaging Tutorials

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!

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30

Nov

DIY Christmas Card Holder Tutorials

I LOVE making and sending out Christmas cards, but also love receiving them! We get well over 100 cards each year, and they are all so pretty! It would be a shame not to display them all, so here are some classy ways that you can hang your cards that you receive this year!

Looking for more Christmas tutorials? Simply check out my blog archive for Christmas!