Tutorial - How to Make a Braided Fleece Dog Toy

So easy! Gifts for all of the puppies in the neighborhood, huh?

Braided Fleece Dog Toy Tutorial at Rad Linc Crafts
"I saw these fleece rope dog toys, similar to the braided ones that I posted a while back, but with a loop on one end. Anyway, two things popped into my head when I saw this; 1) “That's kinda pricey” and 2) “I can make this.”..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Bottle Cap Spider Pincushion

Really cute! You can never have too many pincushions! ;)

Bottle Cap Spider Pincushion Tutorial at June Pfaff Daily
"Just in time for Halloween, I've put together a quick little project to add a dash of fun to your sewing area. That's if you can get your...ahem...three kids to stop playing with it..." Read more

Exchange Program Tutorial - How to Make a Beaded Wirework Necklace with Pendant

Here's another fabulous tutorial created as part of my Exchange Program. Lucid Moon Studio made this gorgeous necklace using a handmade pendant from shaterra.

Beaded Wirework Necklace Tutorial at Lucid Moon Studio
"When I received my pendant from Shaterra Clay Studio as part of the Totally Tutorials Exchange Program, I immediately thought of some hand dyed yarn that I had received from LLYYNN back when we did the Count Your Blessings charm swap. It matches the colors in the pendant perfectly..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Personalize Your Etsy Mini

I think this one's especially helpful for vintage and supply sellers!

Personalize Your Etsy Mini Tutorial at Shrimp Salad Circus
"I'm sure you all have your Etsy mini on your blog already. Some of you probably even have some version of it on your Facebook. Here's the thing though, if you all have it, then Blogger must be absolutely inundated with minis. What I want to show you today is how to personalize yours a little bit to really set it apart and make you and your shop stand out..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Cloche Hat from Recyled Felted Sweater

I love making things from old felted sweaters. This cloche is really cute!

Cloche from Felted Sweater Tutorial at Absinthe and Orange
"For this project you will need an old wool sweater that has already been felted and a few fabric covered buttons or beads..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Bedding for Moses Basket

This is so nice! Make the bedding just the way you'd like it.


Moses Basket Redo - Bedding Tutorial at Sew Can Do
"I had a Moses basket from when my 3 yr old was a newborn which had been really handy as a light & portable alternative to clunky, space hogging bassinets & cradles. I've planned to reuse it in a few weeks, but felt it needed some sprucing up. It was a basic, no-frills one for about $35, but the bedding that came with it was pretty cheap, thin and well, kind of blah..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Mini Wallet

I love it! The pattern and the fabric are adorable!

Mini Wallet Tutorial at sew i do
"For the tutorial, I made a pair of mini wallets in Japanese cotton with colorful houses pattern on it. I really enjoyed making them and the tutorial..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Easily Stamp Words

No more wonky words!

Easily Stamp Words Tutorial at ArtMind
"I might be the last one on earth to tell you this but I'm going to share anyway! It's an easy way how to stamp names and words. Perhaps this might be the tip you have been waiting for forever!..." Read more

Exchange Program - Free Paper Beads from Tanithsoddsandends

Edit: This exchange is now closed. You can see the tutorials (as they come in) here.

So what can YOU make with these fun paper beads?

Tanithsoddsandends is participating in my "Exchange Program - Free Supplies for Tutorials". She's offering to send one set of 20 handmade vintage sheet music paper beads to three crafters, who will then use them to create a project and tutorial.

Read the guidelines linked to above, then go to my personal blog to get all of the specifics. She'll be accepting applications until November 3, 2009.

Keep watching Totally Tutorials for the tutorials made using Tanithsoddsandends' paper beads. Can't wait to see them!

Exchange Program Tutorial - How to Make a Seaglass Necklace

Here's another fabulous tutorial created as part of my Exchange Program. Shrimp Salad Circus made this gorgeous necklace using seaglass from 808Sunshine.

Washed Ashore Necklace Tutorial at Shrimp Salad Circus
"She finds all her sea glass while scouring the beaches or diving the waters in Oahu, so if you're looking for legit sea glass, you've found your source!...This project is super easy but yields a stunning result, so get to supply shopping!..." Read more

Knit Pattern - How to Knit a Cable Stitch Panel

Wouldn't it be pretty as a scarf too?

Cable Stitch Knitting Pattern at Woolly Wotnots
"This week, I’ve been doing some cosy knitting, working in cable stitch. I’m making lots of panels to be sewn together to make a throw. I’ll display it on a bed and also use it to wrap around me on cosy winter evenings when I’m reading by the fire..." Read more

Exchange Program - Free Fabric from FabricFusion

Edit: This exchange is now closed. You can see the tutorials (as they come in) here.

So what can YOU make with this gorgeous fabric?

FabricFusion is participating in my "Exchange Program - Free Supplies for Tutorials". She's offering to send one fat quarter to two crafters, who will then use it to create a project and tutorial.

Read the guidelines linked to above, then go to her blog to get all of the specifics. She'll be accepting applications until October 27, 2009.

Keep watching Totally Tutorials for the tutorials made using FabricFusion's beautiful fabric. Can't wait to see them!

Tutorial - How to Make a Ribbon Holder

Oh man, could I use one of these! It holds so much!

Ribbons Holder Tutorial at Betty's Cutie Stuff
Materials you need: 1. Storage plastic box my is 14" long x 9" tall. 2. Hand tool to drill my is my handy DREMEL best you can buy. 3. Wood glue. 4. Wood toy wheels 1/4" hole. 5. Tape measure. 6. Sharpie marker. 7. Knife. 8. Saw Tool. 9. Wood dowels. 10. And of course RIBBONS"..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Sparkly Mermaid Tails

Aren't they and the tails the cutest ever?

Sparkly Mermaid Tails Tutorial at Elegant Bloggery
"My girls both want to be mermaids for Halloween this year, so I went to the costume shop... and the mermaid tails were like, $30 a piece, for little scraps of fabric in the general shape of a tail. Sickening. So what did I do? I high-tailed it out of there (har har) and hit up the nearest fabric store..." Read more

Exchange Program Tutorial - How to Make a Mushroom Collage Necklace

Here's another fabulous tutorial created as part of my Exchange Program. Migranttigerdesigns made this awesome necklace using a collage sheet from petitepaperie.

Mushroom Collage Necklace Tutorial on Crafster from migranttigerdesigns
"I made a vintagey shrooms necklace...and I'd love to share..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Bias Tape Woven Pillow

I love this! I've done some ribbon weaving, but bias tape? Awesome! Click through to see the beautiful box of vintage bias tape she scored. It's organized by color and just swoon-worthy.

Fun With Bias Tape Tutorial at Look Ma No Patterns
"When I bought this, I had a few specific projects in mind for it, but I soon found that I had way more bias tape than I needed. I now had an urge to find unconventional ways of using all this stuff.
So I wove all kinds of colors together to make a crazy pillow cover..." Read more

Exchange Program Tutorial - How to Make a Charm Necklace

Here's another fabulous tutorial created as part of my Exchange Program. Lucid Moon Studio made this incredible necklace using supplies from SupplyPusher.

Charm Necklace Tutorial at Lucid Moon Studio
"I have especially been enamored with Deryn Mentock's jewerly design style. The necklace that I created was inspired by her work, specifically her Joojoo Charm Keeper necklace. I like the idea of a "charm necklace", and this design seemed appropriate for the coins, button, etc..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Boo - A Halloween Tradition

We've done this in my neighborhood too. Very fun!

Boo - A Halloween Tradition Tutorial at Cage Free Monkeys
"You "boo" a neighbor by leaving them a bag filled with candy and treats anonymously on their doorstep. When the open the bag they receive a poem which explains that they have been "boo-ed" and that they now need to "boo" 2 other neighbors..." Read more

Exchange Program Tutorial - How to Make a Travel Size Tissue Holder

Here's another fabulous tutorial created as part of my Exchange Program. Fireflies and Jellybeans made this cute tissue holder using fabric from RubyJane.

Travel Size Tissue Holder Tutorial from Fireflies and Jellybeans
"It is getting to be that time of year again! You know, that time of year where you have to have a tissue with you where ever you go because you or someone you know has a cold. Never fear! Now you can pull out a tissue with style when you make your own cute travel tissue holder..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Cold Process Lavender Soap with Shea Butter

So interesting, pretty, and sounds delicious!

Cold Process Lavender Soap with Shea Butter Tutorial at Arctida's Creations
"I’ve been promising to post a recipe of homemade soap, so here is my own recipe of handmade cold process soap scented with Lavender and Patchouli 100% essential oils, which is especially good for dry skin..." Read more

Exchange Program - Free Supplies from SupplyPusher

Edit: This exchange is now closed. You can see the tutorials (as they come in) here.

Are you up for a Creative Challenge?

SupplyPusher is participating in my "Exchange Program - Free Supplies for Tutorials". She's offering a choice from three sets of really fun supplies - brass wings, tube vials, and roses/leaves. (Just one set is pictured on the left.) You choose which set you'd like to work with, then use those items to create something extraordinary. Of course you'll be documenting the whole process in a tutorial.

Please read the exchange guidelines in the link above, then go to my personal blog to see all of the available sets, read the details and learn how to apply. You have until October 30, 2009.

Keep watching Totally Tutorials for the tutorials made using SupplyPusher's fun sets. Can't wait to see them!

Tutorial - How to Make a Drawstring Halter Top / Dress

It's so cute and I think that I could actually do it!

Drawstring Halter Top / Dress Tutorial at A La Mode
"I scoured the internet to find a how-to tutorial that would show me easy instructions to make this top. I couldn't find exactly what I was looking for, so I've made my own. As the queen of instant gratification, I avoid difficult sewing projects at all costs (I hate patterns and instructions). This project is incredibly easy and almost no sew. Believe me, I've never been one to wear a piece of clothing I've made and this is my new favorite wardrobe addition!..." Read more

Exchange Program Tutorial - How to Make a Deconstructed Doll Milagro Necklace

Here's another fabulous tutorial created as part of my Exchange Program. ShrimpSaladCircus made this fun necklace using supplies from SupplyPusher.

Deconstructed Doll Milagro Necklace Tutorial on Shrimp Salad Circus
"Thank you SO MUCH to Angie of Supply Pusher for providing all the findings for this little project. Not only is she the curator of a fantastic shop, but she's also one of the sweetest, most accommodating people I've had the pleasure of working with on Etsy! She has an amazing collection of milagros and other fantastic little charms and findings, and she antiques them using her own special technique...." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Kids Puppet Theatre for under $5

Cute, fun and educational to boot!

DIY Kids Puppet Theatre for under $5 Tutorial at Childhood 101
"For our third DIY Kids project, I decided to make a gift for a very special 4 year old. I also thought that it would be helpful for readers of Childhood 101 who have older children to share a project suitable for pre-schoolers or kindergarten aged children..." Read more

Exchange Program Tutorial - How to Make a Filigree Pendant Necklace

Here's another fabulous tutorial created as part of my Exchange Program. Wedunit made this beautiful necklace using one set of supplies from SupplyPusher.

Filigree Pendant Necklace Tutorial on WEDUNIT Jewels
"I decided to wrap the brass ring with 28g golden artistic wire. I needed 140 cm for that. To start off, you leave a bit of a tail and then wrap tightly around the ring..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Adorn your Ceiling Fan Pull Chains

She shows quite a few beautiful versions. Love them!

FANDANGLE: Adornments for your Ceiling Fan Tutorial at Suzanne's Crazy for Collars
"If your home is filled with ceiling fans as is ours, and you are a crafty person, you might enjoy making a few FANDANGLES. They are a simple, quick, fun way to embellish the pull chain portion of your fans..." Read more

Exchange Program Tutorial - How to Make a Ceramic Pendant Necklace

Here's another fabulous tutorial created as part of my Exchange Program. Alteredbeauty made this gorgeous necklace using a handmade pendant and beads from shaterra.

Ocean Ceramic Pendant Necklace Tutorial on Altered Beauty
"I received an amazing ceramic pendant and ceramic beads from Shaterra on Etsy. I decided to use them along with some textiles I had to create a necklace that reminds me of the ocean. Please visit her shop and look at her beautiful beads, pendants, and supplies! I know that I will be a future customer..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Refashion a Skirt from a Large Scarf

Isn't this clever and so cute?

Skirt from a Large Scarf Tutorial at Absinthe and Orange
"Cut a large square scarf in half (try to be as precise as possible).
This scarf was approx. 68 inches square..." Read more

Exchange Program Tutorial - How to Make Necktie Headbands

Here's another fabulous tutorial created as part of my Exchange Program. LemonJitters made this adorable headband using supplies from SupplyPusher.

Necktie Headbands Tutorial on Lemon Jitters
"The supplies were generously donated by the very sweet Angie, of SupplyPusher.
I love Angie and her great supplies - go check her out!
She provided a silk necktie, a plastic crystal ball bead, a hot air balloon charm and the challenge to create something out of my normal realm of jewelry-making. What a challenge that was! I ended up making two completely unique, one-of-a-kind headbands..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Beautify a Letter Tray

I can so relate to her feelings on this one, can't you?

Pretty Paper Tray Tutorial at Smart-Bottom Enterprises
"they were giving away this hideous HIDEOUS! metal letter tray. I looked at this ugly thing and visions of paint and Mod Podge danced in my head. And I might have fantasized just a little about the organization that would follow after I prettied it. So I grabbed it and held it in my loving arms as fast as I could. As if I believed someone else would want it. No one wanted it. No one! Sad, sad, little paper tray..." Read more

Exchange Program Tutorial - How to Make a Domed Copper Pendant Necklace

Here's another fabulous tutorial created as part of my Exchange Program. Alteredbeauty made this beautiful necklace using a dapping block from EviesToolEmporium.

Domed Copper Pendant Necklace Tutorial on Altered Beauty
"I received a cool Wooden Dapping Block With Punches from Evies Tool Emporium on Etsy. I decided to use it along with a copper disc and some cool ribbon to create a necklace..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Boy's Tie from a Man's Tie

So resourceful! Doesn't he look absolutely adorable?


Making a Boy's Tie from a Man's Tie Tutorial at Hideous! Dreadful! Stinky!
"The one thing I couldn't find was a cute tie for Milo to match his hand-me-down navy pinstripe trousers. So I did what any crafty momma would do--found a $3 tie on clearance in the men's section and made a few cuts and and stitches and managed to make a very cute boy's tie..." Read more

Exchange Program Tutorial - How to Make an Acrylic Diamond Necklace

Here's another fabulous tutorial created as part of my Exchange Program. Alteredbeauty made this super fun necklace using a laser cut pendant from plexicutz.

Acrylic Diamond Necklace Tutorial on Altered Beauty
"I received a cool black Diamond Shape Pendant, a black Princess Crown Pendant, and a clear Heart Shape Pendant from Plexicutz on Etsy. I decided to use the Diamond Shape Pendant along with some clear faceted acrylic beads and silver toned chain to create a chunky, fun necklace!..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Little Booklet

So many uses for this little cutie!

Little Booklet Tutorial at ArtMind
"I have so many bits and bobs of pieces of paper laying around. I just have a hard time throwing away paper & try to recycle as much as I can. I usually cut them on the same size and use them for grocery lists or just to doodle on.
My partner told me a great way to make little booklets from them and of course I wouldn't want to keep this easy and fun tip from you..." Read more

Recipe - How to Make Homemade Ketchup

Why has it never occurred to me to make ketchup with all of those tomatoes? What a great idea!

Homemade Ketchup Recipe at Shortcut Cooking
"It’s that time of year when tomatoes seem to be everywhere. Finding ways to preserve them after you have eaten your fill can often overwhelm us. Here is one use for some of those extra tomatoes that will save you money throughout the year..." Read more

Exchange Program Tutorial - How to Make a Wirework Necklace with Pendant

Here's another fabulous tutorial created as part of my Exchange Program. Leopardstripes made this gorgeous necklace using a handmade pendant from shaterra.

Wirework Necklace with Pendant Tutorial by leopardstripes on craftster
"This is a necklace that I made to showcase an art clay pendant made by Sharleen Newland, of Shaterra Clay Studio..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a DIY Kids' Car for under $10

What a lucky, adorable girl! So many hours of fun and much more meaningful than a store-bought toy!

DIY Kids' Car for under $10 Tutorial at Childhood 101
"Nothing like a creative challenge to get my brain working and what could be more fun than following up Immy's beloved play kitchen with the next DIY Kids project... a car. Same rules apply. Only $10 and whatever I can find in my recycling bin and around the house to complete the challenge, and they are off and racing..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Fall Fabric and Crepe Paper Garland

So pretty and autumnal!

Fall Fabric and Crepe Paper Garland Tutorial at Blue Cricket Design
"I can't tell you how excited I am to get all my Fall Decorations up! Each year when I unpack my decorations I'm as excited as a kid on Christmas morning! Every year I add to my collection! This year I created this fun Fall Garland!..." Read more
Be sure to check out Part Two - Bleeding Candles!

Tutorial - How to Make a Blood Table Runner and Coasters

She calls this a "Gore-torial". So funny! A touch of gore at Halloween is a necessity.

A Gory Tutorial at Look Ma No Patterns
"In this tutorial, I will show you how I made this unbelievably simple table display guaranteed to make your house guests think there's something seriously wrong with you. For only $4.00 I made a pool of blood table runner, and blood splatter coasters..." Read more

Exchange Program Tutorial - How to Make a Yo Yo Necklace

Here's another fabulous tutorial created as part of my Exchange Program. Hideous Dreadful Stinky made this fun necklace using fabric from RubyJane.

Yo Yo Necklace Tutorial from Hideous Dreadful Stinky
"As an adult, I find making the yo-yos to be a very satisfying, zen-like experience akin to knitting. Once you make your first one or two and get into the groove of it, you can quickly produce lots of pretty little yo-yos.
I wanted to do something different with my yo-yos, so I decided to piece them together to make a cool necklace..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make an Upcycled Projector Slide Window Hanging

Really fun idea!


Upcycled Projector Slide Window Hanging Tutorial at Shrimp Salad Circus
"I managed to snag an old box of projector slides at the thrift store for a buck fifty and just had to do something fun with them!..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Felt Flower Hair Clips

Love them!

Felt Flower Hair Clips Tutorial at Julies Blog
"Make a lot so they match all your outfits,then wear them around and look so so cute..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Wooden Magic Wand

What child wouldn't love one of these?

Magic Wand Tutorial at John Mastro.net
"Have you ever wanted to be a wizard like Harry Potter? Magic-ingopen doors and levitating your friends, to engaging in fierce wizard duels with Death Eaters? Of course you have! Well, every good wizard worth his salt has to have a proper magic wand. You won’t need to fork over 30-40 galleons or labor away with sophisticated equipment to get one either. It’s very easy to hand carve and craft your very own authentic looking wand out of realistic materials, a few simple woodworking skills, and only spend between $5 – $10!..." Read more

Recipe - How to Make Crispy Peanut Butter Balls

Oh yeah!

Crispy Peanut Butter Balls Recipe at Munchkin Mama
"I have to share these cute treats that I made with the kids this week.
These are reminiscent of Peanut Butter Rice Krispy Treats, only they have a no-cook preparation and have a softer texture. They remind me of peanut butter fudge..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Wool Felt Roses

Beautiful and can be used in soooo many ways!

Wool Felt Roses Tutorial at June Pfaff Daley
"Over the weekend, I took a crafty time out and made a half dozen or so of these happy rosettes from recycled felted wool sweaters..." Read more

Exchange Program - Free Collage Sheets from petitepaperie

Edit: This exchange is now closed. You can see the tutorials (as they come in) here.

So what can YOU make with collage sheets?

Petitepaperie is participating in my "Exchange Program - Free Supplies for Tutorials". She's offering to send three collage sheets to each of ten crafters, who will then use them to create a project and tutorial.

Read the guidelines linked to above, then go to my blog to get all of the specifics. She'll be accepting applications until October 14, 2009.

Keep watching Totally Tutorials for the tutorials made using petitepaperie's graphics. Can't wait to see them!

Exchange Program Tutorial - How to Embellish Collage Sheets with Hand Stitching

Here's another fabulous tutorial created as part of my Exchange Program. Tmcphoto made this beautiful piece of art using a collage sheet from MagpieMine.

Embellish a Collage using Handstitiching Tutorial on So Anyway
"For the most part, I use original paintings for my mixed media projects, embellishing with hand stitching and beads to make my simple subjects pop. When I saw Maggie's entry for the tutorial exchange I was immediately excited by the possibilities..." Read more