Recipe - How to make Onigiri (Japanese Rice Balls)

How beautiful! Everyone in the family will love these!

Onigiri (Japanese Rice Balls) Recipe at Herban Lifestyle
"One theme that I noticed flows through all four movies, is the eating of white rice. It was considered of great value to the characters, who lived in 11th to 16th century Japan. In Seven Samurai, people are presented with onigiri, or rice balls. And this got me thinking about a project I had wanted to undertake for some time. Given that it was Valentine’s Day, I was inspired to try making heart-shaped onigiri!..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Spring Flower Headband / Belt

Isn't it (and she) so cute?!

Spring Flowers Catch-all Fascinator Tutorial at Shrimp Salad Circus
"It's a headband. No, it's a belt. A choker. A bracelet. Yeah - you get the idea. This is a really pretty, springy, totally versatile project that you can make for ohhhh about four bucks..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Chalkcloth/Oil Cloth Placemat

What brilliant idea will she come up with next??

Chalkcloth/Oil Cloth Placemat Tutorial at Smashed Peas and Carrots
"Ok, so I am on a roll with the chalkcloth projects right now...hope you don't mind!?! This is another super easy one and very practical too! It's a chalkcloth/oil cloth placemat...another genius idea, right? It's perfect to entertain the kiddies while you prep dinner or are out at a restaurant and are waiting and man, sometimes you are WAITING for your food for a VERY long time! This placemat will appease the crowd ..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Felted Wool Rose Brooch

*swoons* Seriously.

Felted Wool Rose Brooch Tutorial at FeltSewGood
"Here's a great little project for all of you fabric crafters! It's a great way to use up your scraps of colorful felted wool, fleece or any flower colored fabrics. These brooches are very pretty pinned to a jacket, sweater, handbag or hat year round, but especially nice for Spring!..." Read more

Recipe - How to Make a Lemon Buttermilk Pound Cake

One of my favorite things to bake is my grandmother's pound cake recipe. The lemon and buttermilk in this one sound like a delicious way to switch it up a little. Yum!

Lemon Buttermilk Pound Cake Recipe at Cook With Claire
"When I was about 19 or 20 years old I purchased my first two cookbooks - The Fannie Farmer Cookbook and The Fannie Farmer Baking Book. This recipe is from the latter and it is the perfect cake for any occasion. It is easy to make and gets better with age --really! It stays moist and delicious for several days at room temperature (and more if refrigerated) and it also freezes beautifully. So, you can make it way in advance. I love to serve this with whipped cream and berries. It is also just perfect on its own!..." Read more

Inspirational Selective Coloring Photography

It's almost Friday, so it's about time we get a little bit more inspired. Weekend is coming, isn't that the best news ever =) I hope you find some inspiration in these amazing photos that brilliantly applied the concept of selective coloring. This effect is often used to emphasize the bright colors of the subject by keeping the background desaturated. Nothing to do this weekend? How about picking

Tutorial - How to Make Painted and Stenciled Canvas Wall Art

I love the stencil design. What a fun, easy and inexpensive way to add a splash of color to a room!

Painted and Stenciled Canvas Wall Art Tutorial at Little Miss Momma
"It's time for another easy-peasy tutorial from this Little Miss Momma.
Just pick your own colors, stencil and canvas size for a customized look to go in your home. This is a VERY quick and cheap way to add some color and art to your bare walls..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Summer Dress from a Shirt

I love everything about this - the shape, the neckline, the darts, the wide straps. So cute and actually doable!

Summer Dress from a Shirt Tutorial at Cubic Dreams
"On a whim, I bought a men's shirt in a Charity Shop on Friday because the fabric was so pretty. I initially thought I would make a skirt out of it, but soon realised it was better suited to a dress so I could make a feature of the button placket. I really surprised myself with the finished dress, as I had no idea if this would work! I don't have a sewing machine so did everything by hand..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Use Custom Alphabet Stamp Kit

I do love me some office supplies! What a fabulous way to help with your business branding! You can customize and stamp everything!

Using Stamps Tutorial at Zucchini & Me
"But I wanted to let you know that, inspired by d*s and Amy Merrick, I went to Staples and got me one of those little kits, and what I've been using it for since. The kits are relatively inexpensive, and also like a trip back to my youth! Playing office and stamping things with my dad's company..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Fabric Covered Magnets

I'm positive that all of us have the supplies on hand for these cuties!

Cloth Covered Magnets Tutorial at ajoeynamedroo creations
"Today is my roommate, Lily's 22nd birthday. We usually try to make each other at least a little something, so this year I made a fabric covered set of magnets. My process is a combination of what I thought to be the best aspects of a number of tutorials I found on great blogs and how-to sites..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Clay Rose Necklace

This is one of those things I've been wanting to do for ages - roses from clay! They're gorgeous!

Vintage Inspired Clay Rose Necklace Tutorial at See Cate Create
"I know I said I’d show you guys how to do this so I finally am! Sorry about the wait, but I think you’ll find it was worth it! This is a BEAUTIFUL and easy DIY accessorie project that will “wow” everyone who sees you wear it. This necklace is especially befitting for the spring (I LOVE SPRING!!)..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Teddy Bear Shaped Baby Blanket

Yeah! Who ever said a blanket needs to be rectangular?!

Teddy Bear Shaped Baby Blanket Tutorial at Sew A Straight Line
"A few months ago I made a Rocket Shaped Blanket that I thought was pretty cool. I had another baby shower to go to today, and decided to use the same basic idea for this gift. And while I was at it, I made a pattern and a better (debatable) tutorial. Lucky you!..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Bead Cap Flowers - Copper Anemones

Absolutely gorgeous!

Bead Cap Flowers - Copper Anemones Tutorial at Wild Roses and Blackberries
"Bead caps can often make pretty flowers. I enjoy mixing together caps and beads for different types of flowers. The simplest kind is the one you just thread straight on to your cord or jewellery wire when stringing bracelets or necklaces, but it's also easy to make flower charms, like my copper anemones..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Skirt from a Man's Shirt

Cute!

Skirt from a Man's Shirt Tutorial at Cubic Dreams
"I made this skirt using a rainbow striped shirt -- I keep coming across such pretty men's shirts! It was too short to make a dress and I thought it would make a perfect summer skirt. The fabric is very light and crisp so it will be cool in the warmer weather..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Fabric Strip Pom Pom Flowers

Pom poms using fabric strips! Now why have I never thought of that?

Fluffly Fabric Flower Bouquet Tutorial at Kreated By Kelly
"My Fluffy Fabric Flower Collection is a classic pom-pom style flower made with fabric strips rather than yarn..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Watercolor Art Cards

I loved those Paint With Water books! What a neat idea - to make them for your own kids!

Watercolor Art Cards Tutorial at Skooks' Playground
"Do any of you remember Paint with Water books? I haven't seen them for sale in ages (maybe I just don't shop at the right stores anymore), but they were HUGE when I was a kid. And they were a super great craft gift for kids because they are SO EASY to do. Grab a Dixie cup of water and a little brush and paint a rainbow [brite] of colors, NO PAINT NECESSARY!
When Cynthia told me that she had a DIY version of Paint with Water in mind for this tutorial I was geeked beyond belief. This would be a great project to do with your kids, you could make a little book of your own drawings for a gift, heck . . . these look so cool and I'm feeling all nostalgic now I may just have to do a couple for myself...." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Double-Decker Card Carrier

What a fun idea! Do you have a card-lover in your life?

Double-Decker Card Carrier Tutorial at Pleasant Boundaries
"Anyway, we were with the Kendricks and Gaudreaus, and Gabriela was at it again. Card sharking, I mean. (Well, not really, because she’s honest. But you’ve never seen a 10-year-old card enthusiast with such dealing ability!)
Amy remarked that with all of my sewing therapy, I should come up with some way to carry the deck of cards that always hitched a ride in Gabriela’s purse. She may leave home and forget her money or lip gloss, but she was never found without the capacity for a rousing game while awaiting appetizers..." Read more
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Tutorial - How to Make Easy Country Placemats

These ARE easy! They'll only take minutes to make!

Easy Country Placemats Tutorial at I Heart Jenny's Art
"My cousin is getting married and my mom is throwing her wedding shower at our house. I’m helping my mom get ready by making some pretty placemats..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Fabric Covered Pinback Buttons

If you have some old pinback buttons lying around, this is a great way to give them a new life!

Fabric Covered Brooch Tutorial at Chez Vies
"I love fabric covered button/brooches. It makes a pretty embellishment to anything I make, such as bags, pouches, dresses, etc. Too bad I could not find a button kit here in my town. Usually I bought them when I go back to my hometown, which is in Indonesia.
I remembered I used to 'make over' my metal brooches with what ever cover fancy me back when I was in high school. So, the other day I bought these Hannah Montana brooches and start working on it...." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Refrigerator Organizer

What a pretty way to post notes!

Refrigerator Organizer Tutorial at Shivaya Naturals
"It amazes me what we can do with one fat quarter of fabric. After I finished up the recipe organizer, I had a few scraps left over of my patterned fabric, and I thought it might be neat to round it all out with a notepad for the refrigerator.
Whether to leave my husband a small love note, or write out our grocery list, it seemed like something that my family could use well..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Polymer Clay Mosaic Tiles

Polymer clay tiles would be such a fun and pretty way to decorate so many different upcycled containers!

Polymer Clay Mosaic Tiles and Repurpose Empty Morton Salt Can Tutorial at Craftlicious
"I love to recycle and April 22nd is an Earth Day, so in honor of Earth day, I decided to make a multipurpose container from an empty Morton salt can. All you need is an empty Morton salt can, Polymer Clay ( I used Original Sculpey in White), few Rubber Stamps, Black Spray Paint, Dimensional Paint, Aleene’s Tacky Glue, Exacto Knife or Utility Blade and Silver Rub n Bluff...." Read more

Tutorial - How to Turn Old Newspaper into Seedling Pot

This is fabulous on so many levels!

Turn Old Newspaper into Seedling Pot Tutorial at Mommy Meatloaf
"I was at my dad's last week, and he had the cutest little simple tool I'd ever seen. You use it to turn strips of newspaper into little pots for starting seeds. They are great little pots because once the seeds sprout, you can plant the entire newspaper pot into the ground.
I wanted to make this little tool for myself, but that would require using the lathe, and well, I need all my fingers. I came home and sat down next to the recycling bin and figured out how I could make the pots using stuff we had thrown out..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make TuTu Leggings

Oh my! I can imagine how much little girls would love these!

TuTu Leggings Tutorial at Texas Monkey
"I know we've all seen the Baby Warmer Leggings, and the fun girl Tutus everywhere...But what would be more fun than to have both of these all wrapped up into one adorable accessory, so began my Tutu Leggings..." Read more

Photo Vignette Effect in Photoshop

Vignetting in photography sometimes is the undesired effect caused by lens limitations. And sometimes, it is intentionally created by photographer to draw viewers' focus to the center of the frame where the subject is. A photo will be bright and clear in the center, while the edges kind of darker. Don't worry though, if you don't have that super-expensive camera, because it's pretty easy to

Knitting Pattern - How to Make Flowers

As a crocheter, I often feel that knitters have the advantage with the plethora of amazing knitting patterns and books available to them. That is with one exception - flowers. I think that crocheters have the advantage there. So this is nice to see for the knitters.

Knitting Pattern - Flowers at Zucchini & Me
"How to knit a flower! Disclaimer: I am by no means a knitting expert. But the fact that I ended up with neat-looking flowers should tell you that YOU CAN do this! I will share some of my trials and tribulations, and show you some pics along the way!..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Chalkboard Picnic Table Cover

Such a creative idea! Perfect for moms and kids!

ChalkCloth Table Cover Tutorial at Smashed Peas and Carrots
"Anyways, these days Noah and Penny are really into coloring and making monster-sized messes the way kids do. We go through so much paper, it's sick! I thought it would be a good idea to make them a table cloth out of chalkcloth for their little picnic table so they could color and be messy as much as they wanted without wasting all the paper...genius, pure genius I tell you!..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Business Card Display Box

Great idea for a professional, branded look!

Business Card Box Tutorial at Smart-Bottom Kids
"n the past, when I've gone to craft shows, I've thrown my business cards into a pretty little blue bowl on my craft table. Which is all fine and good, but then I saw this. And you KNOW I love this sort of thing. With "this sort of thing" meaning really, really cute and practically free.
I wanted my business card box to reflect the bright, kid-friendly colors of my shop, so I matched it to my business cards..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Recycled Plastic Bag Wreath

If you have plastic bags at home, this is a fun way to put them to good use. I can imagine a lot of variations for this one!

Recycled Plastic Bag Wreath Tutorial at Under the Table and Dreaming
"I have a lot of reusable shopping bags, however I'm the one who is always forgetting to take them to the store with me to actually use. So with Earth Day quickly approaching, this year I am really going to try and take a pledge to remember the bags and say bye-bye to plastic for good. To kick off my campaign I found a way to recycle and reuse all the plastic bags I currently have in the house. Who would of thought those plastic bags could look so pretty?..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a YO Peace Hoodie

So sweet!

YO Peace Hoodie Tutorial at All the Small Things
"So I wanted to make Keiran something fun for Earth Day and this is what I came up with! I'm kinda in love with how it turned out! It's not often I get to sew for my guys, so when I do, I'm especially excited about it!..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Reversible, Reusable Lunch Bag

I love the use of oilcloth for these! So cute and practical!

Reversible, Reusable Lunch Bag Tutorial at Ruby Jane's Retro Fabric Blog
"April 22 is Earth Day (and my son's birthday, btw!) and so I thought I'd try my hand at making something "green" in the form of this reusable, reversible lunch bag. You can take your lunch to work instead of generating more trash by getting fast food (and it's probably better for your health, too.)..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Learn Nalbinding - Oslo Stitch Pouch

I'd never heard of this technique. Fascinating!

Nalbinding - Oslo Stitch Pouch Tutorial at Abigails Crafts How-to
"Nalebinding (also spelled nalebindling, naalbinding or nalbindning) means ‘needle tying’ and involves using a large blunt needle to make interlocking loops of yarn. Today we’ll learn a little about this historical technique, making a small pouch in Oslo stitch, the simplest nalebinding stitch, and which often serves as a foundation for other stitches..." Read more

Exchange Program Tutorial - How to Make Mosaic Tile Family Night Chart

Here's another fabulous tutorial created as part of my Exchange Program. Cuteasafox made these wonderful tiles using a mosaic kit from ArtfulMosaicSupplies.

Mosaic Tile Family Night Chart Tutorial on Cute as a Fox
"A while back I signed up for an exchange program at Totally Tutorials, where you receive free craft supplies and in exchange you create a project and make a tutorial to go along with it. I was totally psyched when I got chosen to participate in the exchange with Artful Mosaic Supplies. Everything you need to make these tiles is over in her shop, so you had better head on over and check it out!..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Yarn Pom Poms

So you don't need those plastic things from the craft store or even cardboard circles! Everyone should know how to make pom poms!

Pom Pom Tutorial at Strings of Purls
"Need to make a pom-pom? It's easy and you don't need anything but yarn, your fingers and some scissors..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Felt Daffodils

Cute and so very Spring-y!

Felt Daffodils Tutorial at A Hoot And A Holler
"Daffodils are one of my favorite. I love making these every year. I once had dreams of making a mobil for by baby with felt flowers. Wouldn't that be sweet? She is at the age where she would try to eat it now. Oh well. Now someone else can make it. If anyone doess, send me a picture. Never mind. Please don't. I would probably just feel guilty. You can make them into hair clips using the first half of this brilliant tutorial. , a spring garland, attach them to easter baskets. Anything ya want people. Go crazy!..." Read more

Exchange Program Tutorial - How to Make a Copper Altered Book

Here's another fabulous tutorial created as part of my Exchange Program. Altered Book Lover made this incredible copper book using a steel forming block from EviesToolEmporium.

Copper Book Tutorial on Altered Book Lover
"I had proposed making an altered book from copper, left over from my counter top installation a few years ago. To fulfill my obligation, here is the tutorial I proposed to Michelle nearly a month ago. Please be aware this is a very detailed tutorial, with many photos and a ton of steps. I have tried to keep it as simple of possible, but this is not a project you can whip through in a few hours. As with all projects this month, it uses only recycled materials..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Re-Make a Shirt - Long Sleeves to Short Sleeves and Ruffle Embellished

Wow! From a plain, long-sleeved shirt! Love those ruffles!

Long Sleeves to Short Sleeves for Spring Tutorial at Craftopia
"Another "re-fashion" project, this time involving a long sleeved shirt that I turned short sleeved for Spring. I've had this top for a while, but always thought the pockets on the front were sort of safari looking (the color adds to that look too, doesn't it?) so I thought I'd make it look less safari, more feminine..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Bow Tie

If you have little boys (or even big ones), I think you should make bow ties for special occasions!

The Amazing Bow Tie Tutorial at Zig-Zags Handmade This N' Thats
"Until I can figure out how to make a pattern AND get it on the computer in a PDF file, (any help with that dept would be appreciated!) You have 2 options. Option one: go to the thrift store and but a cheapo 99 cent old bow tie and use as a template, OR, Use the measurements below to "eyeball it" and make your own pattern..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Braided Ribbon Flowers

Yet another way to make beautiful flowers! Yay!

Braided Ribbon Flower Tutorial at seven thirty three - a creative blog
"I love to use flowers as embellishments. There are so many great ways to make flowers out there, and I just came up with one more... I got out some scraps and played around and this is the result. Very simple, versatile and most of all, cute!..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Doily Basket

I have some of my grandmother's doilies. This is a really nice way to put them to use and have them out as a sweet reminder.

Doily Basket Tutorial at Just a Thought
"I have been playing around with fabric stiffener and doilies the last week or so. After my mom passed away, I had some nice doilies that belonged to her, that were sitting in a cupboard, as I don't use them on the furniture, and neither does my sister. ...I wanted to try another one, not just for Easter, but as a memory basket to keep out year round..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Fabric Business or Gift Card Holder

Something like this with hand embroidery on the front has been on my list of things to do. So cute!

Fabric Business or Gift Card Holder Tutorial at Delilah's Momma
"Today I have a tutorial for making a fabric business card holder. This is a scrap buster and can be used for giftcards too, a gift within a gift..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Big Fabric Bow Headband

So cute! I love how she layered the sheer fabric on top.

Big Bow Headband Tutorial at q-bella
"If you love making a statement with your accessories, then this is the tutorial for you..." Read more

Recipe - How to Make Bread Bowls and Spoons

What a fun family meal this would be!

Edible Bread Spoons and Soup Bowl Recipe and Tutorial at Oh!! I Like That!!
"After recently discovering that I am indeed capable of making bread, in true style, I've tried to be as creative as I can! But, to be fair, "edible bread spoons" was my husband's idea. I'm sure I'm not the first to make these, but I dare not look (as I had a lot of fun making these up myself)..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Rhinestone or Kundan Flowers

Gorgeous! I think that a few of these flowers together as a brooch would be amazing! Or how about for hair accessories?

Rhinestone or Kundan Flowers Tutorial at Craftlicious
"Rhinestone or Kundan flowers makes very beautiful gift for any Occasion and can add beauty to any part of your house. They might look as lots of work but these pretty flowers are really easy to make. You don’t need any special skills or tools to make these flowers..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Leather Card Case

Cute and practical! With these basic instructions, we could stitch up lots of leather goodies.

Easy Leather Card Case Tutorial at Abigails Crafts How-to
"Today we’ll learn the basics of leathercraft, sewing this simple flower-detail card case/bus pass case. Sewing leather is much like sewing any other flat material, but requires some preparation as you can’t simply stick a needle through leather..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Paper Storage Cube

When I first saw this tutorial, I ran out and bought three sturdy gift boxes and put them together. Perfect for storing my stash of felt!

Paper Storage Cube Tutorial at Smart-Bottom Enterprises
"I have so much 12" x 12" paper that needs to be organized. And since I always have extra used shipping boxes, I figured this project would fit within my designated crafting budget of: Practically Free. ..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Simple, Elastic Waist Skirt

Making clothing frightens me usually but I think I could handle this one. And it's so cute!

Sew a Simple Skirt Tutorial at Three In A Row
"I've shared before that I have a stash of four or five giant scrap bags from a local shop hiding out in my garage. I've been trying to use them up (so I can collect more) and thought I'd make a little tutorial on how to make a skirt. I grabbed some gray linen and a few other things I had on hand to make one for Eleanor. You could use any kind of fabric, or even an old t-shirt or dress to make your own. The tutorial is perfect for any size skirt--whether for a doll, your daughter, or yourself, you should be able to whip this up in no time!..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Ruffle Shoulder Bag

Ruffles! You've got to love them!

Mama's Ruffle Shoulder Bag Tutorial at Mama Lusco Handmade
"I've been wanting to make a ruffled shoulder bag but haven't found a perfect pattern that I wanted to pay for (I'm cheap!) Instead, I came up with this simple pattern using a fat quarter pack I had in my stash..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Personalized Clothing Buttons from Shrink Plastic

Shrink plastic is so fun! I'll bet that kids would love to design their own buttons.

Personalized Clothing Buttons from Shrink Plastic Tutorial at Oh!! I Like That!!
"Now, when I say, if you're going to do this right.. use ZIG Millennium Pens, I really mean it! I spent a lot of money buying different permanent ink pens to experiment with. And ZIG was far superior. Using this brand means you can wash your clothes and the ink won't run or fade, whereas all of the other brands I used did ..." Read more

Crochet Pattern - How to Crochet a Swiffer Cover

This is such a fabulous idea!

Swiffer Cover Crochet Pattern at The 4Rs Ramblings
"Crocheted in cotton yarns, it made up quick, using mainly half triple crochet stitches. This created a large ridge that is very good at picking up big dust bunnies! The whole thing can be turned inside out to give you double the cleaning power, and then it can be machine washed for many years to come. Going green is also saving money, and this is an unbeatable combo as far as I am concerned..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Wire Ribbon Rosette Headband

Another version of one of my favorite things - fabric/ribbon flowers. Love this one too!

No-Sew Ribbon Rosette Headband Tutorial at Cute as a Fox Creations
"The other day I sat down to make a ribbon rosette and discovered my ribbon was wired. I thought I was done for, but as I started playing around I figured out I could make a no-sew rosette. Yippee!..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Bird Embroidered Pillow

Ok. She kills me. Seriously. With every one of her tutorials, I want to get out my embroidery supplies and start stitching. I've got to make the time and soon! Bustle and Sew is so inspiring!

Groovy Bird Embroidered Pillow Tutorial at Bustle and Sew
"A couple of weeks ago I discovered a vintage embroidery transfer stuffed into an old brown envelope - yes - the groovy bird you see at the top of the post. There's absolutely no information on the transfer about date or maker, but I would guess 1960s? It was crying out for a makeover so I decided to turn it into this groovy cushion (or pillow depending on where you live) and think it's come out well...." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Bottlecap Yo Yo Barrette

I've never seen anything like these before. Fun!

Bottle Cap Barrette Tutorial at The Craft Arty Kid
"Last year when I was working at my local arts centre I would sometimes work behind the bar for their evening events. I say 'bar', really it was three tables in front of two fridges but I still had to serve people drinks. The bottle caps would just get thrown in a box and then put in the rubbish so I often saved some of them, thinking I could make something with them one day. Well that day has come and I present to y0u the bottle cap barrette..." Read more