Craft Connection

Tea Wreath

2012-01-31T01:02:00.002-05:00

Kojodesigns shares a tutorial for this tea wreath. What a fantastic idea. I can envision making these for teacher gifts, house warming gifts, women's ministry or bible study, and possibly as part of a raffle item based on tea - I have so many ideas swirling around in my head. Oh, and then it doesn't just have to be for tea - what about Christmas cards or photographs or recipes .... [link]

Valentine's Day Round-up

2012-01-30T09:00:00.000-05:00

Vesper Williams on Pinterest

the hybrid chick

Apartment Therapy

Amanda T. on Pinterest

eHow Style

Martha Stewart

Paper Scissors Superheroes

Oh My Handmade

Whipper Berry

DIY Carton Wallet

2012-01-29T21:33:00.001-05:00

Family Fun Website has a totally ingenious idea for a wallet made from a carton. Well, a change purse of sorts but it could hold so many other things. And no, it isn't just for kids but it might make you feel like one when using it! You can use it as a lesson in recycling, repurposing, for earth day, teaching how to be green or eco friendly. [link]

Origamic Architecture Pencil Holder

2012-01-26T22:13:00.000-05:00

Paper folding to the extreme! But looking at the template, it seems very doable, almost easy! If you give it a try, I'd love to see it! [link]

Fold a Box

2012-01-26T21:47:00.000-05:00

Swap-bot Weblog has a tutorial on making a folded box just in time for Valentine's Day gift giving. You can print out the template. There is another box included in the post for a matchbox type box with template. Enjoy! [link]

Make a Map Ring

2012-01-26T21:09:00.000-05:00

Thanks to Instructables for a great tutorial on how to make a ring from a map. Seems quick, easy and smart. Doable with kids. Applicable to other materials like wrapping paper, fabric, kids artwork... [link]

Box Round-up

2012-01-24T09:00:00.000-05:00

I have another vice, it is boxes. I love them. I have been know to keep a used cardboard box just because I liked the shape. I love all kinds of unique boxes but the smaller the better. Here is a round-up of box tutorials. I hope you like them as much as I do.

Book box from How Does She? [link]

Fabric Storage Box from Make It and Love It [link]

Origami gift box from Homemade Gifts Made Easy [link]

Box pouch tutorial from Make it Modern [link]

Pizza box tutorial from Crafting with Class [link]

Ribbon box Dispenser from Instructables [link]

Drawstring Box from June at Noon [link]

Stationary organizer from Katydid & Kids [link]

Tissue box cover from Janome [link]

Pillow box template from Soap Making Essentials [link]

Fimo Color Chart

2012-01-24T01:17:00.001-05:00

Want to know how to mix a variety of colors from Fimo? Here is a printable color chart with measurements to acquire the correct color you desire. There is one for classic Fimo and one for soft Fimo. Print both for your clay studio space. [link]

Bed Warmer

2012-01-24T01:04:00.000-05:00

This is definitely my next project - like tomorrow. I was searching for some kind of bed warmer. We have been hitting the reusable hand warmers I have since the weather turned cold. I was thinking tonight, it would be great to have something similar for the bed. Thanks to Make it Do, I found a tutorial for Cozy Bed Warmers. [link]

Bead Fantasies Necklace - Free Tutorial from Lark Books

2012-01-22T15:29:00.001-05:00

Sabine Lippert’s Beaded Fantasies presents 30 of Sabine’s jewelry designs; all the projects utilize peyote or right angle weave, beading’s most popular stitches. The book includes plenty of beautiful photography, excellent instructions and how-to illustrations, a special chapter by Sabine about how she approaches design, and a gallery of photographs of beadwork Sabine admires. The book will officially publish on May 1. In the meantime, let’s give you a taste of it: Click here to download a PDF of the project Les Fleurs Necklace from Sabine Lippert’s Beaded Fantasies. If you look at the PDF, you’ll see we’ve included the book’s table of contents, which has teaser photos from throughout the book.

Sticky Note Clip Boards

2012-01-21T17:54:00.000-05:00

Dollar Store Crafts shares a tutorial for back to school sticky note clip boards. Not only would they be good for back to school, but for teacher gifts, goodie bags, or hostess gifts. [link]

Saving Scuffed Shoes

2012-01-20T23:42:00.001-05:00

We have more shoes around our house that look like the before picture above than I would like to admit too. Black leather shoes are required wearing for school uniforms, and my daughter goes through them like water. Now I have a solution! What an ingenious idea. Thank you She Wears Flowers for the solution. I can't wait to get started salvaging shoes. You can too, here is the link. [link]

Zip-it Coin Purse

2012-01-20T23:18:00.003-05:00

Oh me, Oh my a zipper and a ribbon. Yeap, that's what Craft Passion used to make these coin purses. So clever, so smart. Reading through the tutorial, I still am not sure I have how it's done. You know you want to take a look, here is the link. [link]

Soda Can Purse

2012-01-20T23:00:00.001-05:00

RaraAvis shared this gem on Craftster. I love the idea. I am not sure about the staples, I think they would snag your clothing. Using the same concept, I am thinking glueing them together on a substrate or joining them on the backside with something similar to soldering or even taping. [link]

Braided Rag Rug Tutorial

2012-01-20T22:35:00.001-05:00

The Homestead Weaver Studio shares a tutorial for a historical craft making rugs from strips of rags. I love the look of this one in the image. I am wondering how it would do with strips of plastic grocery bags? [link]

45 Years of Fiskars

2012-01-19T21:22:00.002-05:00

From Fiskars:

Join the Celebration — the Original Orange-Handled Scissors Turns 45!

First introduced in 1967 as a fabric scissors, our Original Orange-Handled Scissors™ redefined the standard for quality and cutting precision. Not only was it much lighter and more comfortable than forged scissors, it also far outperformed them. Check out our page on Facebook to help us celebrate the 45th anniversary of our iconic Orange-Handled Scissors. Our celebration begins on January 17 with a fun-filled 45-day countdownleading up to the first day of National Craft Month on March 1. Like us on Facebook to join the celebration and check out all the contests, prizes, fun facts, artist features and more.

Flower Pot Holder

2012-01-19T21:06:00.000-05:00

Delights-Gems offers a free crochet tutorial for these colorful pot holders. I tend to crochet washcloths when we take long car trips but I think this will be my new go to crochet project. [link]

Bunny Treats for Easter

2012-01-19T20:19:00.001-05:00

The Mother Huddle shares a tutorial for the cutest Easter treats. Maybe for classmates or Sunday School classes? [link]

Garden "Stakes"

2012-01-18T11:48:00.000-05:00

I love this idea. I found the image on Pinterest, but couldn't track back to the creator. I have tried a ton of different marking ideas in my garden, none lasted the entire season. These just might do it! I am thinking of trying this idea on bricks and then bury then half way into the earth - so many options, my mind is swimming.

Button Bowl #2

2012-01-16T23:13:00.003-05:00

I found this version on Pinterest. I followed the link to Tays Rock but I am unable to tell the original post. Tays Rock states the bowl is held together with wire but upon close inspection, it appears to be sewn.

Free Valentine's Printables

2012-01-16T12:35:00.000-05:00

Craftionary has collected links to 75 Valentine's Day printables. [link]

Tote Bag Tutorial Round-Up

2012-01-16T09:00:00.000-05:00

I’ll admit it, I have a few weaknesses and tote bags happen to be one of them. I have totes inside of totes, I have free totes, store bought totes, crafted totes and sewn totes. I have designated totes for bible study and meetings and kids stuff – I seem to have a definite affliction when it comes to totes. So, to enable my weakness a bit further, here is a round-up of free tote patterns.

I Am Momma Hear me Roar [link]

Multi pocket Urban Tote from Bag 'n-telle [link]

Multi-pocket tote from Martha Stewart [link]

Six pocket tote from Better Homes and Gardens [link]

Tool Tub Tote from Sew4home [link]

Button tote from Creative Maven [link]

Denim tote with leather handles from Between the Lines [link]

Cinch it tote from All People Quilt [link]

Fold Away Shopping Tote from Crafty Ady [link]

Organize Tote Basket from 2 little hooligans [link]

Bagsket Tutorial from Foofanagle [link]

Sew a Penguin

2012-01-15T23:13:00.000-05:00

The Purl Bee offers a tutorial/pattern for these cute penguins. [link]

DIY Tape Dispenser

2012-01-15T17:29:00.000-05:00

American Woodworker shares a post with a tape dipsenser. The tutorial isn't step by step documented but it does give you measurements for the pieces. You could probably figure it out from the information given. I definitely want one of these! What a great idea. [link]

Sewing Stitches Defined

2012-01-15T17:07:00.001-05:00

Whip Stitch Fabrics offers a grand primer to help identify all you sewing machine stitches. You can click through individual stitches, each has a description. [link]