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DIY Knitting Patterns and Tutorials

Katar — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 19:00:21 +0000

Knitting is one of the crafts I’ve been meaning to learn forever. Years ago, I received a ‘how to’ knitting book with all the supplies needed for beginners. I must have looked over the book and tried to knit a bunch of different ways for over a week – but just couldn’t get anywhere! I’m thinking about going to a class at Jo-Ann’s – hopefully they can teach me! In the mean time, here are some free patterns and tutorials for those who can knit.

Accessory Tutorials:

How to Knit Socks Video: Lion Brand Yarn

Child's Snaky Keyhole Scarf: Carson Ellis

Kitty-Kat's Kitty Hat: The Kat's Scratch Pad

Kat's Devilish Ear Flap Ski Hat: The Kat's Scratch Pad

Kat's "Two Sticks" Ear Flap Ski Hat: The Kat's Scratch Pad

Kat's Kiddies "Two Sticks" Ear Flap Ski Hat: The Kat's Scratch Pad

Knit a Market Bag: We Wilsons

Trios Knitted Bracelet: SoftFlexCompany

Stuffed Tutorials:

Melvin the Molar Knitting Pattern: The Kat's Scratch Pad

Halloween Tutorials:

Hallowig: Knitty

Christmas Tutorials:

Mini Christmas Stocking Ornament: Knitting.About

Inspiration, Ideas, and Photos:

Knit Zebra Pillow: CraftZine

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

DIY Christmas Stocking Tutorials

Katar — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 14:00:40 +0000

OMG! I want to make too many THINGS! Stockings look really easy to make – and they’re so much more personable to give and receive too! Heck, you could even make these to use as your gift’s wrapping Ah.. onto the tutorials! Click on the photo to get the how to.

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

Misc. Stocking Tutorials:

Christmas Stocking Tutorial: Park City Girl

Monster Stocking Tutorial: Crap I've Made

Expandable Christmas Stocking: Instructables

DIY Snowman Stocking: Susie Harris

No Sew Vintage Stockings: Susie Harris

Stocking Patterns: PresserFoot

Cowboy Boot and Ballet Stocking: Little Birdie Secrets

Greenery Garland Stocking: Martha Stewart

Jingle Bell Stockings: Martha Stewart

Christmas Stockings With Wool Felt Icicles: Martha Stewart

Keepsake Stocking: Martha Stewart

Rickrack Stocking: Martha Stewart

Christmas Stockings: Martha Stewart

Mini Stockings: Martha Stewart

Baby Sock Advent Calendar: Martha Stewart

Blanket Stockings: Martha Stewart

Poinsettia Fringe-Cuff Stocking: Martha Stewart

Embossed Velvet Stockings: Martha Stewart

Frosty Stockings: Martha Stewart

Fringed Stockings: Martha Stewart

Hankerchief Stockings: Martha Stewart

Holly Stocking: Martha Stewart

Bird Stockings: Martha Stewart

Carpet Stockings: Martha Stewart

Nutcracker Stockings: Martha Stewart

Damask Stockings: Martha Stewart

Quilt Stocking: Martha Stewart

Knitted Stocking Tutorials:

Sock Pattern: Martha Stewart

Sequined Mohair Stockings: Martha Stewart

Stockings from Sweaters:

Sweater Stocking: Martha Stewart

Personalized Christmas Stockings:

Personalized Christmas Stockings: Mad in Crafts

Simple Embroidered Stockings: PurlBee

Felt Punched Stocking: Martha Stewart

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

DIY Scarf Tutorials

Katar — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:00:15 +0000

I hate the winter. I really do – it’s cold, I act even more like a shut-in than I already do, and it takes me a good 15 minutes to prepare myself to venture out into the cold. Luckily, scarves help. I can wrap them around half of my face, so they’re pretty awesome. Not to mention, most scarves are somewhat of a fashion statement, so that’s a bonus!

Yeah – I love scarves. They pretty much rule. Here are some tutorials for making your perfect scarf!

Neck Scarf Tutorials:

Sweater Scarf Refashion Tutorial: My Mama Made It

Knotted Scarf: The Artful Crafter

Modern Victorian Ruffled Scarf: LoveMaegan

Scrunchy Gathered Scarf: Hope Studios

Child's Snaky Keyhold Scarf: Carson Ellis

Patchwork Scarf Tutorials: Sew Mama Sew

Easy Fringe Fleece Scarf Tutorial: Make and Takes

Make a Silk Scarf: Colette Patterns

DIY Loop Scarf: Eat Drink and Be Crafty

Decadent Scarf Tutorial: My Mama Made It

Super Easy T-shirt Scarf: Ruffles and Stuff

How to Make a No-Sew Jersey Scarf: Altered Cloth

Needle Felted Fringed Scarf with Roving: Martha Stewart

Applique Scarves: Martha Stewart

Knitted Neck Scarf: Martha Stewart

How to Sew a Ruffled Scarf: CraftZine

The Scrap Scarf: Jave Jem

T-shirt Memory Scarf: CraftZine

Pocket Scarf: Martha Stewart

Ruffle Shrug: Cut Out and Keep

Summer Braid Scarf: Pickles

Upgraded Scarf Tutorials: Happy Together

Simple Fabric Scarf: Pretty Ditty

Pom Pom Faux Mink Scarf: Craft Passion

Simple Fleece Scarf: Make it and Love it

Knit a Cool Fabric Scarf from Fabric Scraps: Quilters Buzz

How to Make a Wide-Fringed Scarf: Altered Cloth

Hat and Scarf from Sweater: Ruffles and Stuff

Ruffle Scarf: Cut Out and Keep

How to Make a Recycled Necktie Scarf: CraftStylish

How to Make a Circle Scarf from a T-Shirt: My Waking Memories

Hair Scarf Tutorials:

No Sew Scrap Scarf Tutorial: Grosgrain Fabulous

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

DIY Christmas Ornament Tutorials

Katar — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:00:50 +0000

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!

Old, Boring T-Shirts: What Can I Do With Them?

Katar — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 14:00:30 +0000

I saved so many of my shirts from going to concerts, vacations, summer camps, etc. because I wanted to make a sweet t-shirt quilt one day. So far, that hasn’t really happened. However, I do recommend an AMAZING book if you do want to make a t-shirt quilt. It is extremely easy to understand for beginner quilters like myself, and is really interesting! It’s called: The Extraordinary T-Shirt Quilt: A Scrapbook You Can Sleep Under by Lauren Kingsland. You can pick up the book for as low as $15.50! Pretty sweet.

Oh yeah – and I have the biggest collection of BORING shirts. They have basically been sitting in my closet unworn for years. Something MUST BE DONE… and SOON!

Making a quilt and donating your old t-shirts is awesome and all – but aren’t these tutorials for what you can do with your old, boring, or meaningful shirts awesome as well? Check ‘em out! Click on the photo to go to the tutorial.

Accessory Tutorials:

T-Shirt Memory Scarf: CraftZine

Cures for Boring Shirt Tutorials:

Puffed Sleeves Tutorial: Dana Made It

Quick and Dirty Knit Neckline Refashion: Hoppobumpo

Jeweled Tee Tutorial: Still Dottie

Flower Collar Tutorial: KatieDid

Rose Petal Tee: The Storque

Women's Shirt: Make It and Love It

T-shirt Refashion into Ruffle Madness: My Mama Made It

Ruffle Necklace Waffle Shirt: Ruffles and Stuff

Argyle Shirt Tutorial: LuBirdBaby

Side Panel Shirt Refashion Tutorial: Crafterhours

Home Decor Tutorials:

Recycling T-shirts into Rugs: Fat Bottom Bags

Halloween Tutorials:

Recycled T-Shirt Door Witch: Craftbits

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

DIY Halloween Costume Tutorials

Katar — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 18:00:53 +0000

Tutorials:

Looking to make a costume for your pet? Check out my collection of links!
Having a Halloween Costume Contest? Check out my tutorial for award ribbons!
Search for Halloween Costumes on my blog to find out if I have mentioned DIY costumes in other posts. They will be listed under Halloween Tutorials in the posts that appear.
Have a DEEP love for Pac-Man? I have a ton of Pac-Man costume tutorials in another blog post!

Contents:

Full Costume Tutorials
Baby/Toddler/Kid Full Costume Tutorials
Costume Accessory Tutorials

Full Costume Tutorials:

Mr. T Costume Tutorial: fefillo on Flickr

Create a Real Working iPod Costume: Instructables

Princess Peacock Costume: CraftZine

Punk Mummy and Glam Witch Costume: Cathie Filian

Make a Headless Corpse Bride from Duct Tape: Instructables

Care Bear Costume Tutorial: Craftster

Giant Sandwich Costume: Instructables

Ghostbuster Tutorial: Instructables

Building an Evil Ash Costume: StudioCreations

Cardboard Robot Halloween Costume of Doom: TeamDroid

Flaming Carrot: I-Mockery

Deviled Egg Halloween Costume: The Swell Life's Blog

Oscar the Grouch Costume: Instructables

How to Build a Bat Costume: EvilMadScientis

Mummy Costume: 365 Halloween

Qbert Costume: g42.org/XWiki

Tron Costume: mozzwald on Flickr

Tusken Raider Costume: StudioCreations

A Halloween Costume Masterpiece: The Swell Life's Blog

Stalkaround Costume: SpookyLake

Storm Trooper Costume: StudioCreations

Sock Monkey: HGTV

Headless Horseman Costume: Yahoo Geocities

Headless Marie Antoinette Costume: MakeZine

Spiderweb Mother and Sock Spider Baby Costume: Martha Stewart

Baby/Toddler/Kid Full Costume Tutorials:

How to Make 5 Different Halloween Costumes: mLive – These costumes include a lady bug, a bat, a butterfly, a flower, and a mummy.
How to Make 5 Last Minute Halloween Costumes for Kids: CraftZine – These costumes include a pirate, a bee, a monkey, a Lego, and Sushi!
Quick Snapsuit Baby Costumes: PBS Kids – Strong Man, Munchkin, Wee Witch, and Baby Sasquatch Costumes
Halloween Doodle Embroidery for Onesies or T-shirts: CraftZine
Costume Archives: FamileE – Lamb, Bat, Mailbox, Bird Mask, Bunny, Robot, Skeleton with printables, Knight, Hats, and Skunk. These costumes are so easy and you can print most of the costume out from the site!

Crazy Octopus Costme: Designing Moms

Happy Mutant 3-Armed Baby Costume: Instructables

What a Hoot Owl Halloween Costume: Parenting

Corn on the Cob Costume: Parenting

Fire-Breathing Dragon: Family Fun

Goldfish Costume: Parenting

Pony Costume: Parenting

Bubble Bather: Family Fun

Yoshi Mascot and Baby Mario Costumes for Toddlers: Instructables

Boo-Berry Costume or Any Other Round Fruit You Fancy: Tenth Muse Studios

$5 No-Sew Candy Halloween Costume

Buddy the T-Rex: PBS

Pirate and Fairy Costume: Cathie Filian

His and Her Royal Highness Halloween Costumes: Martha Stewart

Chicken Costume: Martha Stewart

Coffee Filter Fairy Godmother No-Sew Halloween Costume: Martha Stewart

Butterfly Costume: Martha Stewart

Peter Pan Costume Tutorial: Make It and Love It

Tinker Bell Costume Tutorial: Make It and Love It

How to Make a Ladybug Costume: Make-Baby-Stuff

Cookie Costume Tutorial: Make-Baby-Stuff

Button Costume: Gets Bored Easily Blog

Kid's Owl Halloween Costume: Alpha Mom

Easy Kid's Pirate Costume: Belle Epoque's Blog

How to Make a Kid's Halloween Musketeer Costume: Instructables

Tricky Gnome on Toadstool Costume: FamilyFun

Little Bearded Gnome: FamilyFun

Wee Gnome Halloween Costume: Instructables

Cupcake Halloween Costume Tutorial: WonderTime

Make Nutty Squirrel Costume: Designing Moms

Thomas the Tank Engine Halloween Costume: Mommy Gossip's Blog

Crocodile Costume Tutorial: Evil Mad Scientist

Godzilla Halloween Costume: Creatrope

Homemade Barbarian Armor: ursuscelticus on Flickr

Costume Accessory Tutorials:

How to Make a Knitted Pirates Hat for Kids: Moth Haven

: Craft Foam Armor Tutorial: entropyhouse

Arrow Tutorial: entropyhouse

Men In Black Guns: Instructables

How to Make a Cardboard Costume Helmet: Instructables

Cardboard Spurs for Cowboy Boots: Abmatic on Flickr

Rocking TuTu: Cut Out and Keep

How to Create Ice Cream Cone Tights: Naughty Secretary Club

Duct Tape Wheres Waldo? Shirt: Winona on Flickr

Harry Potter Skirt Tutorial: StartfirePhoenix

Easy Mermaid Tail Costume Tutorial: CraftZine

How to Make a Lego Minifig (man) Costume for Halloween: Xenomachina

: Bunny Hat and Paw Mittens: Purlbee

Make a Flying Spaghetti Monster Headpiece: EvilMadScientist

Duffman Costume Belt: Arr the Kraken

Halloween Fantasy Mask Tutorial: CraftZine

Easy Halloween Mask: Phyllis Dobbs

Calaca Sugar Masks: AZCentral

How to Make a Mask out of Tin Foil and Tape: WikiHow

Gilded Lace Crowns: Bitter Betty Blogs

Dress-up Crown: The Long Thread

Tatiana's Crown: Cheeky Magpie

Gothic Skull Princess Crown: The Crafty Chica

Shrimp Sushi Hat: Hiding in Asia's Blog

Inspiration, Ideas, and Photos:

Low Resolution Costume: kindacarsick

Photo Credit: San Diego Shooter 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: