Recipe - How to Make Canned Low Sugar Raspberry Jam

Looks sooo good!

Low Sugar Raspberry Jam Recipe at Too Much of a Good Thing
"My mother-in-law has the most fantastic garden and her raspberries bushes are full of fruit right now. We intended to pick enough for one batch of jam but this is what we ended up with just a tad bit more. And by “tad,” I mean “lots.”..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Saftey Pin Cuff Bracelet

I love this. I've seen similar ones and always intended to make one. Someday. Yep. It's on the list.

Saftey Pin Cuff Bracelet Tutorial at Obstinate Pursuit
"I've had a large bag of mixed seed beads in pinks and creams languishing in my beading stash for several years, leftovers of several projects. Unfortunately, all of the beads are slightly different sizes and shapes, which made it difficult to think of the perfect use for the mix - and I definitely wasn't going to spend my time trying to sort them!..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Take Apart and Reuse a Thrifted Garment

Great tutorial on how to take clothes to get the most possible fabric! This is the "after" photo. So cute! Click through to see the "before".

Reuse a Thrifted Garment Tutorial at Adventures in Dressmaking
"I do this a lot. I cut apart garments and remake them into new things, which I see as a very eco-friendly and thrifty way to get new clothes! I keep things out of the landfill, pay $1.19/lb for the pieces at Goodwill Outlet most of the time, and get to be creative and play around with patterns I might not otherwise use if I weren't a little constrained by the amount of fabric I have..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Journal Cover Using Recycled Envelopes

Who'd a thought? The inside of those envelopes ARE pretty!

Journal Cover Using Recycled Envelopes Tutorial at Made in my Free Time
"So I had a fabulous idea yesterday that I couldn't wait to share with you!
While cutting the stamps off of my mail for a page in my Wreck This Journal, I realized that the envelopes my mail comes in could be used for something new.
Next time you get bills or other mail from businesses that come in security envelopes, take a look inside and you might be pleasantly surprised like me..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Embroidered Greeting Cards

How fun to make, send AND to receive! Very cute! I can see this in all hand stitching too.

Greeting Cards with Sewn Fabric Tutorial at Delilah's Momma
"I just tried something new! Sewing on paper to make greeting cards!
I've seen this done on lots of blogs, and figured it was time to give it a go. Our niece is away at camp and we like to send her fun cards while she is there. Seemed like the perfect time to give card sewing a go..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Crayon Bag

Adorable! Click through to see the other side of the bag. It has an adorable puppy applique.

Crayon Purse Tutorial at Living My Sweet Life
"This bag is for my son. I really don't love the fabric but my son chose it and I gave him what he wanted! My husband calls it grandma fabric..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Faux Piped Binding

Swoony, swoon, swoon.

Faux Piped Binding Tutorial at TLC Stitches
"I learned a really cool binding method at a make it and take it night at my quilt guild last year and I wanted to share it with you. I used it on this doll quilt for Doll Quilt Swap #8. I decided to do a tutorial so you can make this cool binding too!..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Make Fabric - Quilt Squares from Scraps

Oh how I love this. I've made kinda similar quilt squares (because I'm a terribly inaccurate measurer/cutter). Anyone could do these.

Make Fabric Tutorial at Bumble Beans Inc.
"I took the scraps from that project though, and did my 15 minutes of making fabric.
I had a few questions recently about my process when I "Make Fabric" Making fabric to me, is taking all my crumbs, and scraps and making blocks out of them..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Lazy Sunday Pajamas

Cutie pies like this one deserve handmade comfy PJs!

Lazy Sunday PJ Tutorial at Handmade Con Amor
"Grab a shirt or blouse that still fits kiddo. I didn´t have one so I used a T shirt, which is not the best way to go because of it´s snug fit and it´s stretchy, the PJ fabric is not. I wanted to go loose, comfortable and longer..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make aTote Bag

Very cute! Bags like this are handy for so many things.

Tote Bag Tutorial at The Sassy Crafter
"I've been making this cute tote bags for the young girls at church, they absolutely love them, and here is the tutorial so you can make one too..." Read more

Exchange Program - Free Paper Doll Fabric from RubyJane

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

So what can YOU make with this adorable fabric?

Ruby Jane is participating in my "Exchange Program - Free Supplies for Tutorials". She's offering to send a half yard of the fabric in the photo to up to three 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 Sunday, August 1, 2010.

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

Tutorial - How to Make Furniture Leg Covers

Perfect example of necessity being the mother of invention!


Furniture Leg Covers Tutorial at Hawadaere
"So yesterday, Aren asked me to make some leg covers for the couch. He said I sould try to use elastic at the top or something so they would stay on better, but also that he didn't want them to be too noticeable. Initially I remembered that he had a few socks with holes in them and I thought perhaps I could use the sock as padding on the underside of the cover - and then I had the best idea EVER. Well maybe not ever.... but I was pretty stoked anyways. I could use the elastic at the top of the sock to keep the cover on! ..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Necklace Holder Display

Pretty, easy, and inexpensive!


Necklace Holder Display Tutorial at I Heart Jenny's Art
"I have a bunch of necklaces that are prone to getting tangled. I used to have them hanging in my closet using push pins in the wall. But, recently I’ve rearranged my room and couldn’t do that any more. So I decided, what a perfect time for a craft project!..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Hardcover iPad Case

Prettiest iPad case I've ever seen!

iPad Case Tutorial at Made by Heidi
"My husband and I are Mac fanatics, so when the Ipad first made its appearance I knew it was only a matter of time before it made its way into our home. The only problem... the cases are not my style. So I decided to make my own..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Refashion a Sweater to Cardigan

Love it! Felting wool is just such an amazing thing. So many possibilities.

No-Sew Sweater to Cardi Refashion Tutorial at The Blue Kimono
"Here’s a super-fast, no-sew project for the nervous refashionista. We’ll create a customized cardi from a second hand pullover, incorporating flattering design elements..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Skin-Nourishing Herbal Salve

After reading this tutorial, it just sounds and looks soothing.

Skin-Nourishing Herbal Salve Tutorial at Herban Lifestyle
"If you have a yard, chances are you are growing the ingredients for a skin soothing herbal infusion without even trying! Plantain (Plantago major) is considered a weed, but it also contains natural constituents that are wonderful for your skin..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Refashion a Shirt to Nursing Shirt

What a great idea to make a nursing top from what you already have, especially when it comes out this adorable!

Shirt to Nursing Shirt Refashion Tutorial at Home Sweet Homebodies
"The concept I used for my nursing tops is the overlapping seam under the bust. I like it because it isn't too obviously a nursing top, it is functional yet cute, and it keeps you covered above and below. There are some great patterns you can find for free online for this kind of shirt if you want to sew it from scratch, but I wanted to use up some shirts from the bin of "refashion candidates" I have that I wouldn't otherwise wear. "Use what you have"- my personal motto..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Binky/Pacifier Clip

Awwww. Makes me think of my little babies. Ok, they're teenagers now and boys, but this photo makes me want to hold my babies. Uh oh. Anyway, that's the cutest clip I've ever seen.

Binky/Pacifier Clip Tutorial at Creations by Kara
"This is a quick and easy project. No snaps or velcro required. If you have a pacifier loving baby, these things are a lifesaver. I used them with my boys and loved them. No more lost or dirty binkies. The fact that they can be adorable is just a bonus. Horray!!
Isn’t it cute? If you don’t have a baby, these make fantastic baby shower gifts. They can be made in any color with any type of embellishment..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Doll Quilt

Beautiful! It sure looks pieced doesn't it? Tricky lady. Love it!

Doll Quilt Tutorial at Pickup some Creativity
"As with each of these tutorials, you can take the instructions and apply them to whatever size crib you are working with...even full size. Just change the measurements based on your needs, the manner of construction applies regardless.
This quilt is super easy...and there is no piecing!..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Zipper Pouch

Super cute! (I must someday get over my fear of sewing zippers!)

Zipper Pouch Tutorial at Crafty Ady

"I really like these small zipper pouches. I am not sure where I first saw a tutorial for these some time ago but I am certain there is one like this out there somewhere in cyberspace. I couldn't find it again so I thought I'd do a tutorial for this little pouch and share it with you. This pouch uses encased/ French seams and has the zipper in the middle of the pouch. I call it a Stuffy as it's really handy for stuffing little bits and bobs into..." Read more

Knitting Pattern - How to Make a Beaded Millefoglie Scarf

So pretty! Love the yarn, love the beads, love the pattern!

Beaded Millefoglie Scarf Knitting Pattern at Because She Started Knitting
"Don’t have the Millefoglie yarn? That’s ok! I’ve taken close-ups of each type of yarn and added some descriptions for your reference..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Kid's Play Tent

Isn't this a coincidence? Two play tent tutorials were submitted right after the other. How nice to have two to learn from. It's a sign. Go make one for your munchkins!

Kid's Play Tent Tutorial at 2 Little Hooligans
"Here is the 2 little hooligans play tent tutorial.
Hope you are able to find a little time to sew one up for the kids.
This is where ours will be hanging, out by the garden..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Small Dog Harness With Grosgrain Ribbon

You've gotta spoil the poochies! They may eat trash and drink from the bowl, but they still deserve handmade too!

Small Dog Harness With Grosgrain Ribbon Tutorial at The Doggie Stylish Blog
"The smaller a dog is, the harder it is to find them a harness that will fit them properly. This tutorial will show you how to make a custom fitting small dog harness using grosgrain ribbon. Since I do not own a small dog, Mr. Stuffie is going to be the model. He is very obedient and patient..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Coffee Filter Flowers

Seriously, looking at that photo, you have to be surprised that it's made from a coffee filter! So pretty! I may not have understood a word of this Swedish video but I really enjoyed listening and it's easy to understand how to make the flowers by just watching.

Coffee Filter Flowers Tutorial at Tesa Prickiformar
"På denna blomma har jag använt produkten Puffy...." Watch the video

Tutorial - How to Make Matryoshka Potholders

Really cute! Adapt it to match the theme of your own kitchen!

Matryoshka Potholders Tutorial at Hawadaere
"And there you have it - a beautiful potholder or set of potholders!
It is nice to be able to customize the decor in your home and this is one way to add a personal touch in your kitchen. They also make wonderful gifts!..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Cut Fabric with the Cricut

If you're lucky enough to have one of these beautiful machines, then this looks like a great method to try out!

Cutting Fabric with the Cricut Tutorial at Allie B Dallie
"Through much trial and error, I have come up with a pretty good way to cut fabric using the Cricut. I have tried many methods and the one I'm about to show you is fairly foolproof..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Children's Play Tent

What a lucky kid to receive this and what a talented mom that could make it!

Children's Play Tent Tutorial at Living with Punks
"Let me just start by telling you that I almost had to admit myself into a mental institution over this thing. You see that top "tent" part?
...the cone?
2 days.....
2 days of thinking and hurting the brain.
I knew it had to be simple, I just needed a formula...but which one? Where did I get such a formula?
I made THREE failed patterns all with separate failed formulas..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Rag Doll for a Great Cause

How neat is this? They collect handmade dolls for little angels in need. Can you imagine how that must make those kids feel? Their current donations are going to orphaned and vulnerable children in Haiti. How 'bout it? If you aren't able to participate now, how about bookmarking for later?

Rag Doll Tutorial at Dolly Donations
"I made this very simple pattern to use as much scrap material as possible whilst providing a fun Dolly for a child in need. While I have absolutely no qualms about you using this pattern for your own kiddy winks, I really would appreciate it if you would consider making one for a child in need also..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Decorate Graduation Cap Cupcakes

Too stinking cute and they don't look like they'll take forever to prepare! Save this baby for next year's grads.

Graduation Cupcakes Tutorial at Just a Thought
"The cupcakes got rave reviews, so I took lots of pics. I spent some time researching, and this is a combination of several of the ideas. They are easy, and look great!
I started with chocolate and vanilla cupcakes, and vanilla icing. When daughter #3 graduates in two years, I think I will use more colour to match school colours..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Covered Buttons from Scratch

So smart!

Covered Buttons from Scratch Tutorial at Michele Made Me
"I LUV covered buttons! Have you noticed a spike in their popularity recently? I have. I'm paying attention over here ya know. So I devised this handy tutorial that avoids the trip to the button store altogether and allows you to make these little babies with stuff from around the house..." Read more

Exchange Program - Free Fabric Paint or Paint it Black from Simply Spray

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

So what can YOU do with fabric paints?

Simply Spray is participating in my "Exchange Program - Free Supplies for Tutorials". She's offering to send 6 cans of "Soft Fabric Paint" or 4 cans of "Paint it Black" to ten artists who will then use the paints to create a project and tutorial.

Read the guidelines linked to above, then go to her Facebook page to get all of the specifics and apply. She'll be accepting applications until August 14, 2010.

Keep watching Totally Tutorials for the tutorials made using Simply Spray paints. Can't wait to see them!

Tutorial - How to Make Summer Pals Sandcastle Flags

It's a contest! Make an adorable flag and sandcastle and you just might win a prize! Click through for details.

Summer Pals Sandcastle Flags Tutorial at Joey's Dream Garden
"A couple of years ago, I made a few little flags for sandcastles on the train down to our holiday destination....
Since then, I've been meaning to make some for you good folks to download and print out... Finally, I've gotten around to it! I think this would be a good activity for children to keep them occupied when you're packing for your holiday. Then again, you might want to make yourself a little flag and wrap it around a pencil..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Paint a Tree in Your Kid's Bedroom

Gorgeous! It looks like even those of us without painting skills could do this!

Paint a Tree in Your Kid's Bedroom Tutorial at Carina Gardner Studio
"I’ve been a busy girl. I’ve been working on my little girl’s bedroom since moving into our new house last month. It has been so satisfying to finally be able to paint! While I don’t feel like it is fully finished, I still thought I’d share what I’ve done with you. And, if you are interested in making your own tree, I’ve provided the stencils I made for myself here for you..." Read more

Recipe - How to Make Homemade Hummus

I love hummus! I've got to try this sometime!

Homemade Hummus Recipe at Life Blessons
"The other day, as I was routinely going through my stack of recipes in the "to try" category, I came across one for homemade hummus and one for homemade pitas using my bread maker. I decided to give them both a go and see how they'd turn out..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Hair Accessory Holder

You've got to love anything that helps with organization. This one's cute, easy, quick, cheap, upcycled. Need I go on?

Hair Accessory Holder Tutorial at Arts Crafts N Hobbies
"Nearly all of us just love to collect hair accessories and some blogs are also teaching us how to make some really cool bands and clips etc. but collecting and making these accessories is one thing and to keep them safe in one place is another and then again to find our desired hair bow or clip at a certain time is the toughest job in the world specially when you have kids around you :)
so i decided to make a simple hair accessory holder for me and my elder daughter that we can hang out of the reach of our 2 years old girl..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make No Sew Fabric Jewelry

Can you guess how she did it? Grab the kids. Grab some fabric. It's easy. Get moving!

No Sew Fabric Jewelry Tutorial at Linda-All Free Patterns
"Make gorgeous jewelry to match the outfit you just made. This oriental necklace was made out of left over fabric from a skirt I made and took very little time to make. I added the oriental charm hanging from the bottom of the teapot...." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Vinyl Tablecloth Changing Mat

She's so clever!

Vinyl Tablecloth Changing Mat Tutorial at Smashed Peas and Carrots
"Ok, so you all know my love for vinyl tablecloths lately, right? Well, here is yet another idea for all those fun tablecloths you are finding out there this summer...a changing mat for your little babe! So nice cause you can just wipe them clean if they get any yuck on them...and we all know they get some yuck on them!..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make an Under the Sea Collage

I love stuff like this for the kids. Give them a bunch of found objects (or better yet have them do the finding) and let them be creative. So good for them and fun!

Under the Sea Collage Tutorial at Little Treasures
"Summer is perfect for interactive activities when the children are at home with plenty of time on their hands. A colleague of mine made this with her children and when I saw it I knew I had to give it a try..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Hair Bow

You get two bow tutorials in this one! Super cute!

Boutique Hair Bow Tutorial at Mrs. Sassy Crafter
"Yaayyyy! This is my first tutorial, be patient with me because I have never made one of these, ...I hope you can understand my tutorials and have fun with them....let's craft!..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Kids' Party Favor or Gift Bags

This is so fabulous for giving gifts or for party bags!

Favour Bags Full of Goodies Tutorial at Kids Birthday Party Ideas
"Let your child or children share in the excitement of an upcoming theme party by making the favour bags.
Once they get the hang of it, they will be able to finish a few bags in no time at all.
Once the favour bags are made, they can get creative with decorating it to suit the theme of the party..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Spoon Pendant

Cute idea! Teens and kids would love making and wearing these!

Spoon Pendant Tutorial at Violet Elephant
"I`ll show you how to make an easy pendant from an unwanted spoon..." Read more

Photo CrossProcessing with Curves

You probably have seen a couple of posts in this blog related to Cross-processed photo. I just love the different coloring styles you can get from your digital photo just by tweaking the Curves in Photoshop. It's an excellent method to imitate the cross-processing effect in film photography. So, today I tried playing around with Photoshop and discovered these 3 neat coloring styles. You can

Tutorial - How to Make Men's Jeans into Toddler Pants

So very clever! It even has elastic in the waist for this cutie pie!

Men's Jeans to Toddler Pants Tutorial at Cook Clean Craft
"I've seen a few blog posts for converting men's pants or jeans to toddler-sized jeans, but they all seem to involve a lot of seam-ripping, deconstructing and lots of sewing. I was after a quicker and easier way - I get limited time at the sewing machine each week, and I want to see results!..." Read more

Exchange Program Tutorial - How to Create a Blog Background with Digital Collage Sheets

Here's another fabulous tutorial created as part of my Exchange Program. PlumroseLane made a gorgeous blog background using images from MagpieMine.

Blog Background Tutorial at Plumrose Lane
"This tutorial will cover several steps in the process of making your own blog background and then loading it onto your own blog..." Read more (Be sure to click through to parts 2 & 3 to see the complete tutorial.)

Tutorial - How to Make "Ceramic" Paper Roses

Great way to protect and prettify paper flowers!

"Ceramic" Paper Roses Tutorial at The Scrap Shoppe
"These rolled roses originally started out as plain red cardstock. Now they have an almost ceramic look to them. Let me show you how I made them!..." Read more

Recipe - How to Make a Pizza Braid for your Freezer

Looks delicious! I really don't take enough advantage of making freeze-ahead meals. It's such a smart way to go!

Pizza Braid for your Freezer Tutorial at Camille's Casa
"Let me introduce you to the Pizza Braid, lifesaver to busy moms everywhere! I love having these in my freezer. It's like pizza and garlic breadsticks all-in-one just waiting to be devoured..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a No Bias Binding Hexagon Coaster

Beautiful! Love her piecing AND binding method!

No Bias Binding Hexagon Coaster Tutorial at Penny's Hands
"Remember my hexagon coasters? I fail to mention that it doesn't require any bias binding though it looks like the edges are..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Fabric Brooch

Cute! Great inspiration! I'll bet you've got all of the supplies needed.

Fabric Brooch Tutorial at Violet Elephant
"Easy and quick to make.And it will spice up any outfit.
You will need: fabric of choice,scissors,embroidery floss,stuffing,needle and thread and a piece of cardboard..." Read more

Recipe - How to Make Bite-Sized Brownies in a Muffin Tin

Great way to bake brownies! The perfect size and no cutting!

Bite-Sized Brownies in a Muffin Tin Recipe at Life Blessons
"Yesterday, I understood for the first time what people mean when they say that baking is cathartic, therapeutic. A way to release tensions through the measuring, the stirring, the pouring of batter, the waiting for it to transform into edible delights..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Dry Erase Board

Lovely! You fill the plastic picture frame with pretty things, then write lists or love notes right on the frame. Great idea!

Dry Erase Board Tutorial at No Time to be Bored
"Today I made this cute mini dry erase board.
It is very quick, simple and fun.
And, you don't need a lot of supplies either..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Tutu Chalkboard

Any little ballerina would adore this!

Tutu Chalkboard Tutorial at Greenbeans Crafterole
"so...i needed to make a little something for my niece's dance recital...you know...to go along with her balloons...yeah...i don't do flowers...lol...anywho...i had done one of these chalkboards a little while ago...and thought how perfect!..." Read more