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DIY Ring Bearer Pillow Tutorials

Katar — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 14:00:15 +0000

By now, everyone should know how I feel about overpriced stuff that can be easily made on your own.

Making your own ring bearer pillows will be so much more personalized than buying a mass-produced one. It will be a lot cheaper too! You want your wedding to be original, right?

Lucky for me, I have two ring bearers, so I get to make two! Yay!

Here are some great tutorials that I’ve come across in my search for making my own. When I get around to making my own, I will be sure to post my tutorial and plenty of photos! For now, just click on the photos below to go to a tutorial that interests you.

Tutorials:

DIY Ring Pillows: Martha Stewart Weddings – this link has a collection of 17 different ideas!

My DIY Ring Pillow: Wedding Bee

Ring Bearer Pillow How To: Sewing.Today

Wedding Ring Pillow: LilBlueBoo

Ring Bearer Pillow: Apple Bride

Ribbon Ring Pillow: Martha Stewart Weddings

DIY Project Ring Pillows: Wedding Bee

Ring Bearer Pillow - a DIY Tutorial: 12K Wedding

How to Make a Something Old Something New Ring Pillow: CraftStylish

How to Make a Ruffled Pillow: Kelly and Olive

How to Make a Ring Pillow with Vintage Lace: CraftStylish

Monogrammed Felt Pillow: JCarolineCreative

Inspiration, Ideas, and Photos:

Wedding Ring Pillow: Eleen

My DIY Ring Bearer Pillow: Bridgettes Detroit Wedding

My DIY Ring Bearer Pillow: Bridgette's Detroit Wedding

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!

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!

Felt: What Can I Do With It?

Katar — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 14:00:18 +0000

Who would have guessed? I always thought felt was crappy – but that was before I found all of these kick-ass tutorials! I LOVE plushies Here’s my tutorial list!

Oh hey! Looking for more stuff that you can do with other fabrics or scraps? Check out my post: Extra Fabric or Fabric Scraps: What Can I Do With Them?

Stitching Tutorials:

Blanket Stitch Tutorials: FutureGirl

Tutorials:

Accessory Tutorials:

Home Decor Tutorials:

Halloween Tutorials:

Thanksgiving Tutorials:

Felt Food: Made

Christmas Tutorials:

Inspiration, Ideas, and Photos:

Felt Tree Wall Hanging: JavaMama on Craftster

I will be adding more felt tutorials to this post as I find them If you know of ANY other examples or tutorials, please comment below so I can add them to this list. 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

Old Sweaters: What Can I Do With Them?

Katar — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:00:19 +0000

Sweater no longer fits, has a tear, or out of style? Don’t throw it out! Here are some great links that I’ve collected that show what you can do with your old sweaters. Click on the photo to get the tutorial!

Tutorials:

Bat Baby Hat and BeddyBye Beast: Beeper Bebe

Accessory Tutorials:

How to Sew a Ruffled Scarf: CraftZine

Decadent Scarf Tutorial: My Mama Made It

Hat and Scarf from Sweater Tutorial: Ruffles and Stuff

Sweater Capelet Wrap Refashion Tutorial: My Mama Made It

Kid’s Clothing Tutorials:

Sweater to Sweater Dress: Make it and Love it

Sweater Dress Revamp: Get Your Craft On

Make a Child's Skirt from an Adult Sweater: Crafting a Green World

Turn an Adult Sweater to Child Leggings: Crafting a Green World

How to Make a Wool Diaper Cover from a Wool Sweater: Sewing Dork

Home Decor Tutorials:

An Upcycled Sweater Project - Beverage Sleeve and Coasters: Tenth Muse Studios

DIY Sweater Pillows: Samster Mommy

How to Make a Stepping Stool: Indietutes

Pet Accessory Tutorials:

How to Make a Cat Bed from an Old Sweater: WikiHow

Halloween Tutorials:

Jack the Hoop-O-Lantern: Betz White

Ghost Halloween Decoration: Cut out and Keep

Christmas Tutorials:

Sweater Stocking: The Long Thread

Sweater Stocking: Martha Stewart

How to Make an Adorable Polar Bear Ornament Out of an Old Wool Sweater: Fun in the Making

The monster stepping stool is my ultimate fav’! I have this wooden stepping stool that I made a few years back that is just totally plain. Oh yeah, I’m makin’ it – watch out world!

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

Photo Credit: Terriko on flickr

Neckties: What Can I Do With Them?

Katar — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 15:50:35 +0000

I have neckties. A lot of neckties. I recently asked the question, “What can I do with neckties?” on twitter and DIYscene, and got a bunch of different responses. I also hardcore looked up tie crafting for a good couple of hours. Here are the results!

Accessory Tutorials:

Home Decor Tutorials:

Necktie Daisy Pins: Craftzine – Could also be made as magnets!
Necktie Pillow: Carol Sews’ Blog
Necktie Chair Seats: Tool Girl’s Blog
Necktie Snakes: Dave’s Garden – Make some necktie snakes as part of your home decor!
Necktie Switch Plate: Craftzine

Cat Toy Tutorials:

Necktie Snakes: Dave’s Garden – Make some necktie snakes for your kitty’s enjoyment! Fill them with catnip!

Valentine’s Day Tutorials:

Necktie Pin Cushion Valentines: CraftStylish – Although this tutorial doesn’t SPECIFICALLY say that ties are used, you could totally use them to make an ultra awesome heart pin cushion. Or any pin cushion for that matter!
Necktie Valentine Pins: CraftStylish – Could also make cute magnets!

Easter Tutorials:

Halloween Tutorials:

Necktie Snakes: Dave’s Garden – Make some necktie snakes for part of your Halloween decor!

Inspiration, Ideas, and Photos:

Artful Ties Blog: Necktie Art
The Purse Project Blog - Be sure to use CTRL+F and type in ‘necktie,’ she has so many pictures and wonderful ideas!
Necktie Card Holders: CraftStylish
Necktie Bibs: CraftStylish
Etsy Seller Glamarita makes a ton of necktie clothing
Sewing With Neckties: Flickr Group – Tons of pics of crafts made from ties
Necktie Project Photos on Flickr including dog collars, kid’s clothing, and a Christmas Tree Skirt from abracapocus_pocuscadabra
Necktie Ottoman Photo on Flickr from Meg Jewell
Necktie Hairbands Photo on Flickr from nancygamon

For even MORE ideas, type in “necktie” when using the ‘search’ option on CraftStylish.com. Their ideas are ENDLESS!

As I find more sites for tie crafting, I will add them to this specific blog post. No reason to make multiple posts for the same freakin’ topic!

When I do make something with the ties, I will totally add them to this post as well. So check back!

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

Photo Credit: Gato Azul on flickr