Craft Tutorials

Easter Basket

Thu, 26 Apr 2018 10:13:33 -0400

Easter festivities are about to begin and It is time to start planning for the upcoming Easter holiday! Start your festive preparations by making these cute little Easter Baskets!!!These would also be perfect for Easter gifts! You could also tailor the colors and use it to give Christmas or Valentine's Day gifts. These baskets are just the right size for your little one to use at the Easter egg hunt.Also, crochet one of these baskets, fill it with flowers and make it a great display item for your Easter themed decorations. I like making handmade gifts and I think these Easter Baskets are so much better than store bought baskets because handmade gifts do really show that they were made with love!!! Materials Used:- Yarn Crochet Hook Yarn Needle Instructions Chain 3 and 15 Double Crochet in the Magic Circle.(Total 16.Chain 3 counted as 1 stitch).Slip stitch to join and pull the loose end of the yarn tail to close the gap in the middle. Change Color.Puff Stitch in each of the 16 double Crochets.Slip Stitch to join. Change Color.(Puff Stitch, Chain 2) all around.Slip Stitch to join. Change Color.Repeat (2Dc in chain space, 1 DC on the puff stitch) all around.Slip Stitch to join. Chain 2.Double Crochet only in the Back Loops all around.Slip Stitch to Join. Chain 2.Double Crochet in each stitch around.Slip Stitch to Join. Change Color.(Puff Stitch,Chain 1, Skip a Stitch,Puff Stitch) all around.Slip Stitch to Join. Change Color.(Puff Stitch,Chain 1) all around. Chain 2.Double Crochet in each stitch all around.Stitch to join.(Do not Cut Yarn.) To make the handle, Chain 30 stitches.Slip stitch on the other end.Slip stitch in the next 2 stitches. 1 Double Crochet on Each of the 30 chain stitches.Slip stitch to join and slip stitch back 2 stitches to starting chain you made. Make sure to close up the gap by slip stitching through the Handle and the Basket end. Weave in the loose ends.

How To Make Felt Flower Brooch

Fri, 26 Jan 2018 06:38:25 -0500

Tools we need : * Scissors * Needle * Thread * Felt * pin * a button Make some flower patterns with different size, big to small. Put on felt then cut it with scissors one by one Make decorative stiches with a needle and thread at the edge of every piece flower pattern. Put pattern from big to small, then put them together by sewing the middle part Add a button in the center of brooch, and dont forget to add a pin in the back part of brooch

How to Make Handmade Paper from Recycled Materials

Sat, 04 Nov 2017 18:27:07 -0400

Making paper by hand at home can be a pretty simple process. It’s also a fantastic way to use up your old receipts, scrap papers, junk mail, and copy paper that you were about to throw in the recycling bin, and instead create a thing of glorious handmade beauty. Have those recycled papers hanging around? Some sort of plastic storage tub, and a kitchen blender? With a few supplies and these basic instructions, you’re well on your way to making handmade paper and being ridiculously friendly to the environment.

Polymer Clay Rose Earrings | FREE Step by Step Tutorial

Thu, 26 Oct 2017 07:01:09 -0400

Easy step by step tutorial on how to make polymer clay rose shaped earrings.

DIY Minimal Baby Rattle

Thu, 14 Sep 2017 04:18:00 -0400

Learn how you can make simple wooden toy for little baby. This modern rattle can be perfect gender-neutral baby shower gift.

Rolled Paper Christmas Ornament DIY

Tue, 15 Dec 2015 04:28:02 -0500

You can make Christmas ornaments useing quilling paper. Just roll metallic strips - silver, gold, copper... into flat discs and shape them with your fingers, plus smaller tools you happen to have.

Wooden Bead Star Craft Tutorial

Mon, 14 Dec 2015 06:02:36 -0500

Learn how to make wooden bead star decoration - simple and beautiful christmas decoration.

Icicle Ornaments Craft Tutorial

Thu, 10 Dec 2015 03:53:27 -0500

Make your own cheap and beautiful christmas decorations - borax icicle ornaments.

Gift Wrap Ideas

Wed, 09 Dec 2015 08:28:49 -0500

Four great DIY ideas - gift wrapping simple and beautiful, not only for christmas but for every occasion.

Sea Penny Bracelet

Mon, 07 Dec 2015 08:02:08 -0500

Make a cute bracelet with crochet sea pennies, hot glue, and felt.

Geometric Heart Cards

Mon, 07 Dec 2015 08:01:35 -0500

Create your geometric heart card in two ways!

Hot Air Balloon Mobile

Wed, 29 Apr 2015 03:48:32 -0400

See how to make paper Hot Air Balloon Mobile - it can be great gift for newborn child. If you have a Silhouette Machine, this project will be a lot quicker for you.

Easier Than Applique Painted Patterned Onesies

Wed, 25 Jun 2014 08:04:27 -0400

Learn how to create great gift for a baby shower. it's easier than applique painted patterned onesies.

Flower Crown

Thu, 29 May 2014 09:03:58 -0400

A fun Spring/Summer tutorial - make your own flower crown from silk flowers. You can wear it during Swedish Midsommar, or just for fun!

Concrete Hearts - made with love

Mon, 17 Feb 2014 08:55:33 -0500

For your modern Valentine who rocks your world - DIY Concrete Hearts - step by strep tutorial. MATERIALS: + silicone ice cub trays (I picked two up at Target for under $3.) + quick dry cement (Be sure that it’s cement, not concrete as concrete will be textured and peppered with small rocks. You should be able to find it at any local hardware store.) + disposable cup and spoon for mixing cement (Not to state the obvious, but DO NOT rinse the cement down your sink. Throw it in the trash when done with the project. And I recommend that you use rubber gloves and work in a well-ventilated space while you’re working with the cement.) + safflower oil (Although, arguably, any cooking oil will work, I’ve seen safflower oil the highest recommended when working with cement.) + water + paper towels

Woven Heart Card

Fri, 24 Jan 2014 04:42:54 -0500

Learn how to make great valentine card. FOR THE WOVEN HEART CARD YOU WILL NEED: + Colored paper strips (5mm wide). Quilling strips work perfectly. + A4 paper for the card & envelope + Scissors + Ruler + Something to score the paper + Craft knife and cutting mat + Sticky tape/glue + Printable templates (at the foot of the post)

How to Applique

Fri, 10 Jan 2014 05:24:10 -0500

Step by step tutorial on how to upgrade your t-shirt with appliqué. You will need: a) an old t-shirt of any colour b) scrap t-shirt material (either from another old t-shirt or your scrap!) c) scissors, embroidery thread, needle, washable fabric pen or you could use a Sharpie for dramatic effect d) stencil with your favourite pattern - the simpler the better - I chose rain drops

Make Your Own Weaving Loom

Fri, 03 Jan 2014 09:25:02 -0500

Make your own loom out of a plastic box. What you need: a) Sturdy plastic box - the bigger the box, the bigger your weave product. b) Crafts Knife - a pen knife will also do the job but you have more control with a craft knife. c) Marker pen and ruler d) Optional - craft paper and glue to decorate.

Water Marbled Drawer Knobs

Tue, 29 Oct 2013 04:28:54 -0400

If you feel like the drawer knobs on your dresser need a makeover, then this tutorial will show you how to decorate your drawer knobs using the water marbling technique. You will a cup of water and nail polish for this project.

Halloween Paper Plate Crafts

Wed, 25 Sep 2013 07:35:51 -0400

Today I'm sharing some super simple, last minute halloween craft ideas for the kids. Create these cute little halloween characters using dessert plates from the dollar store and short list of supplies that includes: 1. scissors 2. googly eyes 3. green paper/craft foam 4. small orange dessert plate 5. black dessert plate 6. green square dessert plate 7. gluestick 8. sharpie 9. black felt