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All it takes is two yards of fabric to make the perfect blanket, bib, and burp cloth for baby!

Ombre Beaded Leather Cuff

By:- ialwayspickthethimble

Make this ombre beaded leather cuff using square glass Miyuki beads, leather and Irish waxed linen. Tags:- beaded cuff, (....more)

Tags:- bib, burp cloth, blanket, flannel, baby, sewing, tutorial, soft, gift

Step by step tutorial showing how to make paper pulp and create amazing works of art.

DIY Tutorial – Baby Bundle: Sew a bib, blanket, and burp cloth

By:- Jennifer Dawn

All it takes is two yards of fabric to make the perfect blanket, bib, and burp cloth for baby! Tags:- bib, burp (....more)

Tags:- paper mache, paper pulp, step by step, tutorial, how to, paper pulp art, painting, know how

Learn how to embellish your own intarsia animal sweater with your fav animal saying.

Step by Step Procedure in Creating Papier Mache Artworks

By:- Joe

Step by step tutorial showing how to make paper pulp and create amazing works of art. Tags:- paper mache, paper pulp, (....more)

Tags:- sweater, DIY, sequins

Make your own flower brooch do decore a dress, a jacket or your home.

DIY – Intarsia Animal Sweater

By:- mylittlesecrets

Learn how to embellish your own intarsia animal sweater with your fav animal saying. Tags:- sweater, DIY, (....more)

Tags:- flower, natural flower, brooch, flower brooch, diy

Bambino Bobbin, aged 7 shows you how to make lovely hair scrunchies on your sewing machine. Aimed at getting children into sewing at home.

DIY dry flower brooch

By:- darabil

Make your own flower brooch do decore a dress, a jacket or your home. Tags:- flower, natural flower, brooch, flower (....more)

Tags:- Making Hair Scrunchie, sewing with children, Bambino Bobbin, Sewing tutorial

Easy 30 sec video step by step to make a pretty decorative birdhouse with washi tape

Bambino Bobbin making Hair Scrunchie Tutorial

By:- dotty bobbin

Bambino Bobbin, aged 7 shows you how to make lovely hair scrunchies on your sewing machine. Aimed at getting children (....more)

Tags:- washi tape, birdhouse, decorative accessory, diy, tutorial

DIY Jewelry, mobile, or sun catcher using melted acrylic beads. Great craft tutorial for adults.

Birdhouse with Washi tape

By:- Sybilline

Easy 30 sec video step by step to make a pretty decorative birdhouse with washi tape Tags:- washi tape, birdhouse, (....more)

Tags:- DIY, tutorial, acrylic, sun catcher, mobile, jewelry, recycled, upcycled, repurposed, crafts, kids, fun

In my search for the perfect gift for my sisters birthday, I stumbled across and idea to make a basic florist vase into a beautiful coastal vase using Mod Podge and Rit Dye. The complete tutorial can be found on our blog.

Melted beads tutorial

By:- Sandra

DIY Jewelry, mobile, or sun catcher using melted acrylic beads. Great craft tutorial for adults. Tags:- DIY, (....more)

Tags:- Vases, Coastal, Beach, Rit Dye, Mod Podge, How To

There is a ton of information on the web about t-shirt quilts. Some is fairly accurate, some is not. I’ve been making t-shirt quilts for about 2 years now. I started out not knowing a thing about it really, but ended up making a fairly nice quilt with just a few issues.

Rit Dye Vases

By:- twoNhalfsisters

In my search for the perfect gift for my sisters birthday, I stumbled across and idea to make a basic florist vase into a (....more)

Tags:- t shirt quilts, quilting, sewing,

A tutorail to create a crochet keyring using embroidery floss and the African flower motif

Creating a T-shirt Quilt: Part 1

By:- FreckleDots

There is a ton of information on the web about t-shirt quilts. Some is fairly accurate, some is not. I've been making (....more)

Tags:- African flower, craft, crochet, keyring, tutorial, embroidery floss,

Undies, underwear, unmentionables, pants, panties, knickers, bloomers, drawers, briefs, etc. Whatever you call them, we all need them and wear them – but not many of us have ever tried to sew our own – until NOW ! And I’ve made a free pattern so you can all make your own to show off.

African Flower Keyring

By:- hshandcrafts

A tutorail to create a crochet keyring using embroidery floss and the African flower motif Tags:- African flower, (....more)

Tags:- lingerie, undies, panties, underwear, pants, pattern, tutorial, free

Do you love watermelon? Let’s make soaps then!

Sew your own undies – free pattern and tutorial

By:- So Sew Easy

Undies, underwear, unmentionables, pants, panties, knickers, bloomers, drawers, briefs, etc. Whatever you call them, we (....more)

Tags:- tutorial, diy, craft, beauty, watermelon, fruit, soap, aromatherapy, foam, bath, skin care

DIY Watermelon Soaps!

Come check out this twist on a white dipped basket. The extra fabric gives it a flare of color that can be changed out with the seasons. I show you how to make this fabric piece without sewing a stitch!

Do you love watermelon? Let's make soaps then! Tags:- tutorial, diy, craft, beauty, watermelon, fruit, soap, (....more)

Tags:- hawthorne and main, DIY, white dipped basket, fabric, home decor, dipped basket,

Leather, Beads and wire…all of them can create really fast and easy a gorgeous boho bracelet, to wear it alone or not, especially on Spring and Summer!

White Dipped Basket with a Twist

By:- Hawthorne and Main

Come check out this twist on a white dipped basket. The extra fabric gives it a flare of color that can be changed out (....more)

Tags:- tutorial,diy,jewelry making, bracelet, bead, leather, wire, boho, jewelry

DIY Leather Cord Beaded Bracelet

These large, oversized paper flowers take time and a little painting skill, but are absolutely stunning. Guest grab them up, so make sure you let them now if you want to keep them after your big day.

Leather, Beads and wire...all of them can create really fast and easy a gorgeous boho bracelet, to wear it alone or not, (....more)

Tags:- paper flowers, wedding centerpiece, flower bouquet, diy paper flowers, large flowers, reception decorations

Do you have ribbon or fabric scraps? Use them to decorate your notebooks and not only!

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Handpainted Large Paper Flowers

By:- curiouspurplepig

These large, oversized paper flowers take time and a little painting skill, but are absolutely stunning. Guest grab them (....more)

Tags:- tutorial, diy, craft, paper craft, decor, ribbon, photo album, notebook

DIY Decorate your Notebook with Ribbons

Spring is here…add some color on your kitcen and your spoons!!!

Do you have ribbon or fabric scraps? Use them to decorate your notebooks and not only! Tags:- tutorial, diy, craft, (....more)

Tags:- diy, craft, tutorial, spoon, mandala, painting, draw, home decor, kitchen, kids craft

DIY Mandala Painted Wooden Spoons

Carry everything you need and stay hands free with this handy Cross Body Bag pattern. With both open and zipper pockets front and back, inside and outside, you can keep everything organised and in its place.

Spring is here...add some color on your kitcen and your spoons!!! Tags:- diy, craft, tutorial, spoon, mandala, (....more)

Tags:- bag, bag pattern, bag sewing pattern

Brighten up your coffee table, dinner table or entry way with this Spring applique and quilted mug rug, placemat or table protector for your vase of Spring flowers. Full tutorial and template included. Perfect for beginners.

Cross Body bag

By:- petroneagu

Carry everything you need and stay hands free with this handy Cross Body Bag pattern. With both open and zipper pockets (....more)

Tags:- spring, free pattern, sewing, mug rug, tutorial, quilting, applique, bright,

Make your own knitting (or crocheting) tote bag out of a colorful old shirt.

Spring Mug Rug

By:- So Sew Easy

Brighten up your coffee table, dinner table or entry way with this Spring applique and quilted mug rug, placemat or (....more)

Tags:- upcycle, knitting bag, free tutorial

Turn the silhouette of your little one into a unique article of clothing!

Turn an Old Shirt into a Knitting Bag

By:- debupcycles

Make your own knitting (or crocheting) tote bag out of a colorful old shirt. Tags:- upcycle, knitting bag, free (....more)

Tags:- silhouette, kids, clothing, fabric paint, t-shirt, craft, tutorial

I find this recipe to be very affordable after the initial cost of the essential oils, much less expensive and environmentally sound than buying individual hand soap bottles. Essential oils are also a greener way to take care of germs on your hands and they smell delicious!…

DIY Tutorial – Silhouette T-shirt

By:- Jennifer Dawn

Turn the silhouette of your little one into a unique article of clothing! Tags:- silhouette, kids, clothing, fabric (....more)

Tags:- soap, green living, recipe, homemade, liquid, tutorial

I’m so excited to bring you the free sewing pattern this month for the Waterfall Top. I LOVE this top so much that I think it really shows in my face in these photos. Wearing it just makes me smile.

Homemade Liquid Hand Soap

By:- Accessorygal

I find this recipe to be very affordable after the initial cost of the essential oils, much less expensive and (....more)

Tags:- waterfall top pattern, free top pattern, free pattern

Tiny cute dried roses in the soap? Yes, easy to make them, with a great aroma and is just the perfect gift for Christmas!!!

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Waterfall top – free sewing pattern

By:- So Sew Easy

I’m so excited to bring you the free sewing pattern this month for the Waterfall Top. I LOVE this top so much that I (....more)

Tags:- tutorial, diy, beauty, skin, skin care, rose, soap, glycerine, honey, craft, how to, Christmas, gift idea

DIY Dried Roses Glycerine Soap!!!!!

Decor your house with colorful fabric bowls; you can make them in any color or size!

Tiny cute dried roses in the soap? Yes, easy to make them, with a great aroma and is just the perfect gift for (....more)

I think it’s an apropiate project to make with the kids too; enjoy!

Tags:- diy, tutorial, bowl, fabric bowl, how to make fabric bowl, decor project, kids project, fabric project

Learn how to make a fun & funky bracelet from a disposable plastic sushi container with this unique crafty tutorial!

DIY fabric bowl tutorial

By:- darabil

Decor your house with colorful fabric bowls; you can make them in any color or size! I think it's an apropiate (....more)

Tags:- upcycle, tutorial, jewelry, bracelet, diy, how to, plastic, recycled jewelry, upcycled jewelry, asian theme, free jewelry tutorial

DIY wedding diary/journal – guest book with simple video tutorial

Upcycled Sushi Tray Bracelet DIY Tutorial

By:- jessicabarst

Learn how to make a fun & funky bracelet from a disposable plastic sushi container with this unique crafty (....more)

Tags:- diy, scrapbooking, su, stampin up, card, wedding, journal, album

Knit this modern and sleek scarf today with this free pattern and tutorial!

wedding diary/journal – guest book video tutorial

By:- BettysCrafts

DIY wedding diary/journal - guest book with simple video tutorial Tags:- diy, scrapbooking, su, stampin up, card, (....more)

Tags:- knitting, men, scarf, accessory, pattern, free

Do you want to make something adorable for your little baby without wasting any money? In this article, I am going to make an adorable Snowman out of socks! There is no baby who does not love Snowman. And more surprising thing is that I filled it with rice.

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Free Knitting Pattern Ridge Rib Men’s Scarf

By:- purlavenue

Knit this modern and sleek scarf today with this free pattern and tutorial! Tags:- knitting, men, scarf, accessory, (....more)

Tags:- Snowman, Socks Snowman

Patterns for 2 different necklaces, and a bracelet.

No-Sew Sock Snowman Craft

By:- Zannat

Do you want to make something adorable for your little baby without wasting any money? In this article, I am going to make (....more)

Detailed instructions, and photos.

PS. This tutorial is for people who already know the basics of crochet.

Tags:- shamrock, clover, crochet tutorial, crochet jewelry tutorial, crochet jeewlry, wedding jewelry

I put off lining a bodice for some time, I thought it was going to be so difficult, how wrong was I!!!

Shamrock crochet jewelry pattern

By:- virginie

Patterns for 2 different necklaces, and a bracelet. Detailed instructions, and photos. PS. This tutorial is for (....more)

I’ve never looked back, most of the dresses I sew now are lined, it gives a much more professional finish.

In this tutorial I show you step by step how to line a bodice with sleeves.

Tags:- lined bodice, line a bodice with sleeves, handmade dress

DIY tutorial how to make flower ball ornament

How to line a bodice with sleeves

By:- ditsy-tulip

I put off lining a bodice for some time, I thought it was going to be so difficult, how wrong was I!!! I've never (....more)

Tags:- paper craft, diy, tutorial, christmas, decoration, ornament, home decor,

Take a t-shirt from the pile of the “to-be-refashioned” ones, some elastic and my FREE pattern an sew some Lovely Panties to your little one. It’s simple, fast and costs nearly no money!
And the undies you sew will be more durable than the cheap store bought ones!

DIY tutorial how to make flower ball ornament

By:- IrinasCuteBox

DIY tutorial how to make flower ball ornament Tags:- paper craft, diy, tutorial, christmas, decoration, ornament, (....more)

Tags:- sewing, underwear, elastic, girl, free pattern,

Make these warm, cozy and cute slippers! Customize with your favorite color, and look adorable while you stay warm.

DIY Underwear from T-shirts, pattern included

By:- SergerPepper

Take a t-shirt from the pile of the "to-be-refashioned" ones, some elastic and my FREE pattern an sew some Lovely (....more)

Tags:- slippers, shoes, crochet, free pattern, buttons, strap, flats, cute, women, woman, feet

How to make a jewelry display from a vintage suitcase

Button Strap Slippers

By:- whistleandivy

Make these warm, cozy and cute slippers! Customize with your favorite color, and look adorable while you stay warm. (....more)

Tags:- tutorial, jewelry display, craft shows, vintage suitcase, pet necklace

Video tutorial showing you step-by-step how to create a lovely wirewrapped setting for a cabochon that makes a gorgeous pendant!

Craft Tutorial: How to Make a Jewelry Display from a Vintage Suitcase

By:- TeeStew

How to make a jewelry display from a vintage suitcase Tags:- tutorial, jewelry display, craft shows, vintage (....more)

Tags:- diy jewelry, jewelry making tutorial, jewelry tutorial, jewelry making techniques, pendant, how to, wire wrapping, wire wrapping techniques, how to, jewelry projects, diy accessories

Do you have Chain Scraps and do not know what to do with them? Learn how you can use them on Jewelry!

Pendant Tutorial: Wire wrapped cabochon setting

By:- jessicabarst

Video tutorial showing you step-by-step how to create a lovely wirewrapped setting for a cabochon that makes a gorgeous (....more)

Tags:- jewelry, earrings, tutorial, diy, jewelry making, dangle earrings, chain tassel, jewelry craft, how to

Gold Chain Tassel Beaded Dangle Earrings

Drawstring backpacks are a great gift for a child for the holidays! They can take it to school, preschool, the swimmingpool or the gym. Everything fits into it: from their lunch to their favorite stuffed toy. With this easy step by step tutorial it’s very easy to make a drawstring backpack yourself.

Do you have Chain Scraps and do not know what to do with them? Learn how you can use them on Jewelry! Tags:- jewelry, (....more)

Tags:- drawstring backpack, kids backpack, backpack, drawstring bag, school bag

If you have 5 minutes, you can make this vintage looking ring.

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Drawstring backpack tutorial

By:- Happy-in-Red

Drawstring backpacks are a great gift for a child for the holidays! They can take it to school, preschool, the (....more)

Tags:- DIY jewelry

A beginner, no counting of stitches, crochet washcloth pattern that can be adapted to any size. This is what I crochet when traveling. Hook size 4mm to 5.5mm (depending on yarn weight/size). Make a rainbow.

Vintage inspired rings

By:- seeminglycrafty

If you have 5 minutes, you can make this vintage looking ring. Tags:- DIY (....more)

Tags:- crochet washcloth pattern, beginner crochet, easy crochet washcloth, crochet dishcloth, dishcloth pattern, dish cloth, wash cloth, cotton crochet, easy, beginner

The most cute and easy to make cupckaes ever…but do not eat them!

Textured Cotton Washcloths

By:- curiouspurplepig

A beginner, no counting of stitches, crochet washcloth pattern that can be adapted to any size. This is what I crochet (....more)

Tags:- party, diy, craft, tutorial, party decor, decor, recycle, yarn, pom pom, kid, kids craft

DIY Pom Pom Cupcakes!!!

One common feature that most bags will have is some kind of volume. The volume at the bottom in a bag with boxed corners can be created 3 different ways. Two are similar, one is different. Let’s take a look how to do it with these 3 methods for boxing corners on bags.

The most cute and easy to make cupckaes ever...but do not eat them! Tags:- party, diy, craft, tutorial, party decor, (....more)

Tags:- bag boxing, bags, bag tips

I’m having a box pleat skirt frenzy!!! I just love them, they are so quick and easy to make. They can be made with a wide variety of fabrics, I even made one for my Daughter from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory curtain fabric which cost £1!! I’d love for you to view the tutorial on my blog.

3 methods for boxing corners on bags

By:- So Sew Easy

One common feature that most bags will have is some kind of volume. The volume at the bottom in a bag with boxed corners (....more)

Tags:- handmade skirt

Tutorial on the basics of creating art out of books, altered books.

How to sew a box pleat skirt

By:- ditsy-tulip

I'm having a box pleat skirt frenzy!!! I just love them, they are so quick and easy to make. They can be made with a wide (....more)

Tags:- altered art, altered books, mixed media, art journals, art journals from books, book art, real books as sketchbooks,

Make your own little amigurumi star ornaments with this free crochet pattern.

How to Create Altered Books

By:- kitandcaboodle

Tutorial on the basics of creating art out of books, altered books. Tags:- altered art, altered books, mixed media, (....more)

Tags:- crochet,pattern,tutorial,pastel,stars,cute,amigurumi

I like this idea because you can make it so personal. It really is the perfect gift for Christmas when family time is so important.

Amigurumi stars crochet pattern

By:- mohu

Make your own little amigurumi star ornaments with this free crochet pattern. Tags:- (....more)

Tags:- wooden blocks, photo blocks, how to, making gifts, craft tutorial, personalized photo blocks

Tablets or readers have become very popular in the past few years, but most of them don’t come with a cover to protect them. Here’s a cute tablet cover with a zippered pocket for earbuds and/or charger!

Personalized Wooden Photo Blocks Tutorial

By:- Joe

I like this idea because you can make it so personal. It really is the perfect gift for Christmas when family time is so (....more)

Tags:- tablet cover, quilted tablet cover, tablet cover pattern,

Ever wondered how to get those luscious layers of long fluffy fur on your needle felted animal? more importantly how can you get them to look natural and stay put!?

Sew a quilted tablet cover

By:- So Sew Easy

Tablets or readers have become very popular in the past few years, but most of them don’t come with a cover to protect (....more)

This tutorial shows you how, step by step with full clear colour photos to demonstrate along the way ..felting fur on a badger’s back..

Tags:- felting, needle felting, fur, needle felted, felting fur, felted animal, handmade, wool

Need fingerless gloves? Check out this free Easy Knit Fingerless Gloves pattern today! Only takes a couple of hours to make!

How to needle felt long animal fur

By:- Fittobeloved

Ever wondered how to get those luscious layers of long fluffy fur on your needle felted animal? more importantly how can (....more)

Tags:- knitting, fingerless gloves, free, pattern

This is a fun and easy quilling craft project for kids and adults alike. The heart can be used to decorate the window, for example, on Valentine’s Day or kids can create one to give as a gift for their mom for Mother’s Day.

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Easy Knit Fingerless Gloves Pattern

By:- purlavenue

Need fingerless gloves? Check out this free Easy Knit Fingerless Gloves pattern today! Only takes a couple of hours to (....more)

Tags:- Quilling, Paper Craft, Heart, Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day

A free crochet pattern, for an amigurumi Rilakkuma bear in a bunny costume.

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Quilled Paper Heart Decoration

By:- Amsel

This is a fun and easy quilling craft project for kids and adults alike. The heart can be used to decorate the window, (....more)

Tags:- crochet,amigurumi,pattern,tutorial,free,bear,bunny,kawaii,cute

It’s almost Easter again. Have you finished dyeing your eggs? How about something different for a change? Why not wrap your Easter Eggs with colorful yarn? You can even Dye the Yarn with Easter Egg Dyes to make them even more special.

Amigurumi bear in a bunny suit – Crochet Tutorial

By:- mohu

A free crochet pattern, for an amigurumi Rilakkuma bear in a bunny costume. Tags:- (....more)

Lots of fun, free tutorials at Fiberartsy.com!

Tags:- easter crafts,yarn crafts,yarn wrapped easter eggs

Tie Dyeing with Bleach is a “Reverse” Dyeing Technique, taking color away instead of adding it.
Step by step instructions for Bleach Dyeing a T-Shirt

Yarn Wrapped Easter Eggs

By:- FiberArtsy

It’s almost Easter again. Have you finished dyeing your eggs? How about something different for a change? Why not wrap (....more)

Tags:- dyeing,fabric dyeing,tie dyeing,tie dye,reverse dye,dyeing with bleach

Part 1 of my new Fibers-To-Dye-For Series
Here’s a variation on Immersion Dyeing Yarn which uses two colors to make a third.

Tie Dyeing with Bleach! DIY Tutorial

By:- FiberArtsy

Tie Dyeing with Bleach is a "Reverse" Dyeing Technique, taking color away instead of adding it. Step by step (....more)

Tags:- dyeing yarn,yarn dyeing,fiber dye,yarn dyeing tutorial,how to dye yarn

Use leftover holiday cards or your favorite cardstock paper to create this starburst garland! This step by step tutorial outlines what paper works the best and how to create each individual starburst. Eco-friendly and cheap home decor that can be created in a short time.

Multi Color Yarn Dyeing – Red and Blue makes …..

By:- FiberArtsy

Part 1 of my new Fibers-To-Dye-For Series Here’s a variation on Immersion Dyeing Yarn which uses two colors to make a (....more)

Tags:- DIY, tutorial, how to, starburst, garland, holiday, cards, cardstock, Christmas, paper, decorative

There are tons of ways to turn a beloved photo into a photo canvas. Do a quick
Google search or two and just see how many you find. My current preferred method is photo transfer and I thought I’d share the process with you.

Paper Starburst Garland – Tutorial

By:- Arch Etsy

Use leftover holiday cards or your favorite cardstock paper to create this starburst garland! This step by step tutorial (....more)

Tags:- tutorial, purple, flower, canvas, photo transfer, purple flower, flower art, home decor, art, creativity

Cute and easy way to dress up a pair of plain shoes to make them special enough for your wedding day! {video}

Turning a photo into a canvas

By:- MamaZuzi

There are tons of ways to turn a beloved photo into a photo canvas. Do a quick Google search or two and just see how (....more)

Tags:- diy, diy wedding, wedding shoes, shoe hack, tutorial, how to, diy wedding shoes, easy, wedding, weddings, shoes, wedding craft

A simple how-to showing you how you can make a pretty peg bag too.

Easy DIY Bridal Shoe Hack {Video}

By:- jessicabarst

Cute and easy way to dress up a pair of plain shoes to make them special enough for your wedding day! {video} Tags:- (....more)

Tags:- Sewing, Gift, Peg Bag, Christmas, Present, House Warming