Tutorial - How to Make Melted Record Bowls

My husband would love this. I'm going to keep my eyes peeled for old records.

Record Bowl Tutorial at Naptime Crafts
"I love making these fun retro bowls from records I've saved or found, they are so funky, kitchy, and cool, plus easy to make!!!!..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Felt Banana

Kids love play food. Handmade felt fruit can be fun and educational!

Felt Banana Tutorial at Fireflies and Jellybeans
"We are starting our Felt Fruit Sorting project! First up: Banana!..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Add a Facebook Badge

It took me forever to figure out just about everything on facebook. This should help with one of them.

Facebook Badge Tutorial at Kellybot
"It took me forever to figure this out, so I thought I'd write a post about it, in case anyone else needs some help..." Read more

Recipe - How to Make Cold Strawberry Soup

The perfect dish for the family or guests. I think it would be great for any meal too!

Cold Strawberry Soup Recipe at Herban Lifestyle
"I picked out two pints of these perfect looking berries, and decided that I would make my seasonal strawberry specialty — cold strawberry soup..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Felt Travel Game Folder

Adorable, practical, educational, easy, inexpensive, no-mess! It's a great idea for travel or even for quiet time at home.

Travel Feltfolio Tutorial at PicnicBasket Crafts
"I was looking for a travel felt board, and didn't really find anything I was absolutely in love with...and I wanted something trim enough to fit in my bag, while still being more substantial than a roll-up mat. Here's what I came up with - a felt board portfolio which would not only serve as a flat surface for playing with felt pieces, but also have storage for felt sets, markers, journals, stickers, and whatever else your child might find entertaining while on the road or in the air...." Read more

Recipe - How to Make Apple Bacon Cole Slaw

Two ingredients I've never added to cole slaw. They sound like the perfect addition!

Apple Bacon Cole Slaw Recipe at Fireflies and Jellybeans
"Here is a twist on a summer time recipe. This Apple-Bacon Coleslaw will be great to bring to your next picnic or gilling advent like Father's day or the 4th of July! The sweet of the apple with the salty of the bacon makes this an instant favorite! ..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Pretty Up and Organize the Playroom

You get two for one today. Here are two posts on fixing up a playroom. These ideas would be great for a craft room too. Love it!

Tutorials at Smart-Bottom Enterprises
"I spent $13 to make this paper-covered wall. No joke! It's amazing what a pad of scrapbook paper and some glue dots can do..."
Read more... Paper-Covered Wall and Fancying up the Playroom

Tutorial - How to Make Sidewalk Chalk

The kids are going to flip out! It's like magic. Create memories with the kiddos - Make the chalk and spend the day on the driveway.

Sidewalk Chalk Tutorial at ArtMind
"You can purchase sidewalk chalk in stores, but that really takes away part of the fun. Making it at home is a great activity to do with your kids.
Children are always anxious to express themselves through their artwork & chalk art on the sidewalk is harmless and just plain fun..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Resin Filled Frame

Love it! So what have you got in your home or yard for your frame?

Resin Frame Tutorial at Naptime Crafts
"These summery frames are a great way of using objects that are meaningful to you, to preserve them forever! You can use vintage buttons, coins, shells from your beach vacation..., the possibilities are endless!! They are very simple and cheap to make, here's how!..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Reuse Framed Art

This one should inspire you to look around your home. Get creative with those framed pieces that aren't working for you anymore.

Reuse Framed Art Tutorial at Fireflies and Jellybeans
"I had this framed art hanging in my dinning room. It is not bad, but I am a little over the Tuscan decor that I had from when we moved into our house 7 years ago..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Give Copper Pendant a Verdigris Patina

So pretty and so authentic looking!

Give Copper Pendant a Verdigris Patina Tutorial at Skye Jewels
"I always loved the shiny copper roofs on some of those building you see sometimes. What I liked even more was watching them change over time to this wonderful verdigris patina. Well, I did not have that kind of time so I improvised..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Cloche

So beautiful! Millinery mysteries somewhat revealed.

Cloche Tutorial at HatDiva
"The custom hat that rocked. This is for an event in November. Michelle came by to my studio with this stunning silk dress. We conferred over materials, and this cloche was born...." Read more here for HatDiva's blog. Read more here for more details on flickr.

Tutorial - How to Link to a Tutorial

A few blog etiquette tips. It's really important to always give credit and links back to anything you post on your blog that isn't yours. If you use a photo, permission should be given first before using it.

Link to a Tutorial Tutorial at ArtMind
"I love making tutorials and share ideas...Sometimes, people write me to ask if it's OK if they link my tutorial in their blog. I love that! However, I don't agree on copy/pasting the full tutorial. The tutorials do take a lot of time and effort to make so I don't want 'em to be copy/pasted just like that. It's OK to put one picture and redirect them to my blog to see the full process...." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Personalized Family Yahtzee Game

What kid wouldn't adore playing this game with the family? What a thoughtful gift this would make too.

Personalized Family Yahtzee Game Tutorial at The Thrifty Chick
"With Summer coming up and kids home from school, I thought I would post this fun game I made for my family a few years ago. We have a family night at our house every Monday night. Games are always a BIG hit with the kids! I decided I wanted to try and duplicate some of our favorite games, but make my versions a little more personal..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Silk Flower

Just beautiful! There are so many ways to make a fabric flower. This one's great!

Silk Flower Tutorial at Hatdiva
"Thinking up your own flower isn't all that hard! This style probably has been done somewhere....as fashion really has few new ideas. I made this flower using circles. Make it with squares for all I care. Cut it with pinking shears...Try something different, make it your own!..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Refurbish an old Filing Cabinet

Every woman's dream. Fabulous tutorial and an entertaining read!

Paper Covered Filing Cabinet Tutorial at Smart-Bottom Enterprises
"But then I walked into Jo-Ann's and I saw this by the door: And they were selling it! For ONLY $25!!! Cue Angels singing. And you see the drawer dividers? My craft supply storage problem could be solved with this sexy beast. I wanted to wrap my body around it and hug it and love it and call it George..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make an Articulated Bird Puppet

Beautiful and fun! She even includes a template for those of us that can't draw well.

Articulated Bird Puppet Tutorial at That Artist Woman
"I'm also a fan of these puppets and designing the mechanism to get the right movement....So if you are interested I'll walk you thru the process. I also plan on posting a simpler design later this week but these are really not that hard...." Read more

Retro Polaroid Coloring on your Photo

This is a simple tutorial on how to get the retro polaroid coloring on your photo. This coloring effect will definitely goes well with these polaroid brushes. I can't guarantee that this is the polaroid effect you're looking for, but if you have Photoshop, it's worth a try. Of course another option will be, to buy a real polaroid camera. There's a PSD file included at the end of this tutorial

Tutorial - How to Etch Glass

How many gifts can you make that take just five minutes and create such stunning results? Keep this one in mind for any occasion.

Etched Glass in 5 Minutes Tutorial at Covered in Crafts
"I used contact paper, with my cricut, to cut out the font that matches the wedding font for my friend's wedding..." Read more

Cool Halftone Pattern Effect on your Photo

You've seen this halftone effect everywhere. In the magazines, music posters, billboards, album covers and don't you think now it's about time for you to learn how to do this halftone effect on your own. With effect this cool, you might think, it's gonna be a tedious task. But, believe me, with Photoshop, it's very simple and easy. Take a look at this before and after image. If this is good

Tutorial - How to Make a Painted Sign for Father's Day

Very cute idea and can be adapted for other things.

Putting things "Away" Father's day idea Tutorial at Fireflies and Jellybeans
"For Father's Day, I am going to provide some organization for my husband's tools, toys, etc. I'm getting a set of utility shelves to put in the basement, and making a sign that says "AWAY" (so he can put his things "away.")..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Pocket Tissue Holder

Oh my gosh. Isn't it just wonderful when something is super easy and incredibly adorable? You only need two small pieces of fabric and a few minutes. What are you waiting for?

Pocket Tissue Holder Tutorial at Homemaking Honeys
"I have been looking for something to give my daughters teachers at the end of the school year (here in the UK they dont finish until the end of July). I have decided to make them each an Apron and a tissue holder. I thought I would post the tissue holder on here to start with it was so simple to make and only took about 10 minutes..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Linoprints

This one absolutely fascinates me. Three colors! The lino was carved three times! Read it through a few times. :) I would love to give this a shot someday.

Linoprint Tutorial at Very Little Bird
"I have tried to illustrate each of the stages of printmaking with a photograph...
For this print i have used Linoleum substitute, it is a rubber substance which is very soft to cut and quite widely available..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Felt Dandelion Barrette

So very sweet. I don't think dandelions *have* to be yellow. This would be adorable in any color of the rainbow!

Dandelion Puff Barrettes Tutorial at LillyShayStyle
"Cut a 12" by 1" strip of yellow felt. You can also try longer lengths and/or widths for a larger flower..." Read more

Recipe and Tutorial- How to Make Rose Petal Jelly

So beautiful and sounds delicious!

Rose Petal Jelly Tutorial at Herban Lifestyle
"I remembered a recipe for rose petal jelly that I had found in Euell Gibbons’ book, “Stalking the Healthful Herb.” It is a version that is uncooked, and therefore preserves the large amounts of Vitamin C contained in the rose petals..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Mould / Mold Using Cardboard

Ingenious I tell ya!

Mould Using Cardboard Tutorial at ArtMind
"This how-to will show you how to make a mould of your own design with the card board method. It's not meant for big objects but it works really well for small, conical objects..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Magnetic Bookmark

I love bookmarks! This one's going to stay put in your book!

Magnet Bookmark Tutorial at Fireflies and Jellybeans
"Here is a great gift for the book lover in your family! A magnet bookmark! I am including pictures of our son (because it makes it extra special!) It makes a great add-on to a book to make a cute gift set and helps personalize it too!..." Read more

40+ Brilliant Anti-Smoking Ad Campaigns

What it takes to create a subtle yet brilliant anti-smoking advertisement that captures the mind and heart of the people? Well, maybe inspiration, creativity, idea that rocks, a little bit sense of humor won't hurt, and of course..a good photoshop skill. Almost all the ads below relies on excellent photography and brilliant editing in Photoshop. If these anti-smoking ads can get you to quit

Tutorial - How to Make a Macrame Doll

This would be so fun to do with the kids!

Macrame Doll Tutorial at ArtMind
"This tutorial shows you how to make a macramé doll which you can use as a promotional item, add it to your giftwrapping, make a key chain from it, add it to party favor bags..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make an Origami Box

Great way to organize AND you don't need to purchase a thing!

Origami Box Tutorial at Wool Thumb
"I love this project, because it is easy to make and it is great for crafters - instead of buying all those overpriced sorting containers for small objects like beads, findings, thread spools, etc. Now you can make as many of them, as you need, and in different sizes as well...." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Spinner Greeting Card

A beautiful and fun greeting card from a champion card maker! (Check out her bio!)

Spinner Card Tutorial at 1CardCreator
"So this is a Spinner Card or penny card. The pennies make the rattles spin in circles as they travel up and down the slot in the card when you tilt the card from side to side..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Sketchbook / Photo Album / Guestbook

Such a pretty book! Endless possibilities!

Sketchbook Tutorial at ArtMind
"I made numerous guestbooks and picture albums this way. Instead of using the cardboard cover, I used a thick piece of felt for it to make it prettier.
This kind of bookmaking is an easy way to add more pages later on as you can buy larger book screws..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Garden Paper Lantern

Oh, to have a little girl. Too darn sweet!

Garden Paper Lantern Tutorial at Smart-Bottom Enterprises
"Put on a fancy dress and hat, get out the tea set, and have some quality time bonding and creating with the little princess in your life! These flowery paper lanterns are fun to make and will add a touch of whimsy to your little girl’s room. She’ll never forget the wonderful time she spent making the lanterns with you..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Use Google Analytics for your Etsy Shop

I really haven't taken the time to figure out GA. This is great!

Using Google Analytics for Etsy Tutorial at Anastassia Designs
"If you aren’t using Analytics I suggest you start! It’s free and gives some good info. For example it can tell you when the ideal time to list or renew items in your Etsy store..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Beaded Ponytail Holder

This looks fun to make and really cute too! One for every outfit? Party favors?

Beaded Ponytail Holder Tutorial at Penelope Designs
"This is something that even the most basic beader can make, with just a few tools, so enjoy!..." Read more