Blogland Project Tutorials

Many Thanks to all the Talented People who share tutorials and patterns,  consider yourself AWESOME!

These below are some of my favorites out there in Blogland

 

 

Free PDF

 

 

Elastic Supplies for Hair Ties, Headbands, Show Laces, Sewing

 

 

Slip Cover How To

 

 

Boot Cuffs

 

 

5 Strand Braided Headband Photo Tutorial

 

Glittery StarFish Tutorial

from the

OC Cottage

Felt Flower Tutorial

Hope & Seams

Hearth and Made UK DIY Fabric Labels

Bow Tutorial

from "How About Orange"

In Between Laundry Felt Version

Happy New Home Gift

http://julieblanner.blogspot.com/2011/08/housewarming-gift.html

Play Dough

http://runwithglitter.blogspot.com/2011/08/kool-aid-play-dough.html

Bracelet Tutorial

http://greeneyed.com/2011/07/diy-beaded-bracelet/

Adjustable Knot for Friendship Bracelets

http://www.how-to-make-jewelry.com/sliding-knot.html

Tissue Paper Goodness

at

Mod Vintage Life

http://modvintagelife.blogspot.com/2011/05/tissue-paper-flowers-tutorial.html

I Candy Handmade

Felt Flower Headband Tutorial

http://icandyhandmade.blogspot.com/2011/03/tutorial-box-fold-felt-flower-tutorial.html

Royal Wedding Fever - DIY Union Jack Pillow

http://lessthanperfectlifeofbliss.blogspot.com/2011/04/british-royalty-pillow-tutorial-another.html

Make your own T Shirt Yarn Tutorial

http://sarahndipities.blogspot.com/2011/04/how-to-tuesday-re-purposed-t-shirt-yarn.html

DragonFly Headband Tutorial

http://eisymorgan.blogspot.com/2011/03/dragonfly-headband-tutorial-giveaway.html

Bunny Sachets Pattern & Tutorial

http://www.craftpassion.com/2011/02/sewing-bunny-sachet-pattern-tutorial.html

Free GrannySquare Tutorial - Egg Bird Design

http://eggbirddesigns.blogspot.com/2011/03/nuthatch-free-pattern.html

GrannySquareApron - Tangled Happy

http://tangledhappy.blogspot.com/2011/03/granny-square-apron.html

Flower Seed Party Favors

http://carolynshomework.blogspot.com/2011/03/dirt-seed-strip-garland-gift.html

Garden Planter Boxes

http://thrifty101.blogspot.com/2011/03/how-to-make-garden-planter-box.html

Salt Dough Shamrocks & Printable

Thanks to "Littlewondersday"

http://littlewondersdays.blogspot.com/2011/02/salt-dough-shamrocks.html

5 Minute Big Flower Headband

http://sunscholars.blogspot.com/2011/02/five-minute-flower-headband-tutorial.html?showComment=1298308252516#c5544544244377235957

Free Crochet Flower Pictorial

http://eggbirddesigns.blogspot.com/2011/02/pretty-little-petals-free-pattern.html

Nursey Book Shelves

http://mekhart.blogspot.com/2011/02/nursery-room-book-shelves.html

Coffee Filter Roses

by

Aunt Peaches

http://www.auntpeaches.com/2010/09/coffee-filter-roses.html

SMILEMONSTERS - FAUX SILVER HEARTS

http://smilemonsters.blogspot.com/2011/02/faux-silver-hearts.html

Writing Center

http://becca-homeiswheremystorybegins.blogspot.com/2011/02/creating-home-writing-center.html

Fancy Nancy Headband

http://sarainakko.blogspot.com/2011/02/fancy-rainbows-for-everyday.html

Handmade Valentines

http://bloominghomestead.blogspot.com/2011/02/handmade-valentines.html

Great Blog & Fun Beach Glass Project

http://onewomenshaven.blogspot.com/2011/01/beach-glass-shadow-box.html

Softie Pattern

from

AnniesCupboard

http://www.anniescupboards.com/vintage-softiepattern.pdf

Golden T-Shirt Flower Headband Tutorial

http://onmysideoftheroom.blogspot.com/2010/05/flower-headband-tutorial.html

Rolled Fabric Rose Tutorial

http://alililly.blogspot.com/search/label/Tutorials

http://skurin.blogspot.com/2011/01/rosette-headband-3-my-new-favorite.html

Ankle Bells

Jingle Jangle Jingle

Pattern Resource:

http://www.minieco.co.uk/homemade-musical-instruments-ankle-bells/



Bity Baby Diaper
from
Skip To My Lou

http://www.skiptomylou.org/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/baby-doll-diaper-11.pdf

I LOVE this tutorial for a Gathered Ribbon Topiary

http://www.crazydomestic.com/2011/01/this-is-one-of-funnest-projects-ive.html

Burp Cloth Tutorial

http://www.dandygiveaway.com/2011/01/20/diy-burp-cloth-cupcakes/#comment-18125

"Twirl" on over to Jones Design to checkout the GREAT Tutorials for stylish fun projects

http://jonesdesigncompany.com/tutorials/



Pretty Hearts

http://juliacrossland.blogspot.com/2010/03/teeny-tiny-heart-bunting.html


Tangled Happy Wand

http://tangledhappy.blogspot.com/2011/01/how-to-make-tangled-happy-wand.html


Easy Crochet Flower

http://sochiccrochetdesigns.blogspot.com//

http://robertapm28.blogspot.com/2010/02/crafts-felt-valentine-flowers.html

Topiary

http://simplydesigning.blogspot.com/2011/02/simple-valentines-day-decor-felt.html


Sweet Girl

http://files.pleteniproradost.webnode.cz/200012330-b6ec0b7e68/Sweet%20girl_En.pdf

For The Birds

Bird Cakes
http://itsnotalwaysblackandwhite.blogspot.com/2011/02/bird-seed-cakes.html


Scallop Bunting

http://www.seamsoflife.com/files/crochet-scalloped-bunting.pdf

Leather Bow

Thank You

LeafyTreeTopSpot

http://leafytreetopspot.blogspot.com/2010/11/leather-bow-tutorial-and-template.html



Free Crochet Hat Pattern

http://www.naturallycaron.com/projects/brigham/brigham_1.html

Paper Flower Tutorial

http://gratefulprayerthankfulheart.blogspot.com/2011/02/paper-flowers.html

Crochet Fingerless Gloves from CheriQuiteContrary

Pattern found on this link

http://cheriquitecontrary.blogspot.com/2011/03/first-fingerless-gloves-crochet.html

Tuxedo Bow Tutorial

http://magnamom.blogspot.com/2011/03/tuxedo-bows.html

BigBow Headbands

http://onegirlinpink.blogspot.com/2011/03/floppy-fabric-bow-headband-tutorial.html

Crochet a Flower Garland

http://sarahndipities.blogspot.com/2011/03/how-to-tuesday-free-crocheted-flower.html#comment-form

T-Shirt ReFashion

http://wobisobi.blogspot.com/2011/03/project-re-style-12.html

This a GREAT Crochet Hat Pattern !

http://girlinair.blogspot.com/2010/10/happy-halloween-hat-how-to_10.html

Crochet Headband Tutorial

DIY Fabric Tape

http://annekata.blogspot.com/2010/05/fabric-paper-tape-little-tutorial.html

DIY Skinny Console Table & Wire Baskets

http://thatsmyletter.blogspot.com/2011/04/s-is-for-skinny.html

Etsy How to:

http://www.squidoo.com/top-10-tips-for-selling-handmade-on-etsy

 

 

 

Better Than Salt Dough {Homemade Clay for Ornaments or Handprints}

from Tips from a Typical Mom blog (seemingly no longer in existence)

• 1/2 cup cornstarch
• 1 cup baking soda
• 3/4 cup water
• cookie cutter
• for fun: embossed rolling pinks and craft paint
• optional: food coloring (if you want to make colored dough, add the food coloring to the water before you mix it in.)

 

Making Clay

 

In a medium sized pot combine the cornstarch, baking soda and water.  Stir over medium heat.  After a couple of minutes, the mixture will begin to thicken.  When it look like smooth, mashed potatoes, remove the pot from the heat.  Spoon the ball of the dough into a bowl and cover it with a damp cloth or plastic wrap until it is cool.  When it is cool, knead it on a smooth surface until smooth and silky.  Add more cornstarch if it feels too sticky and/or sticks to the surface.

To Bake Them:

Preheat oven to 175 degrees F.  Line baking sheet with parchment paper.  Roll out clay to 1/4 inch thick on a silicone mat lightly dusted with cornstarch.  (I rolled the dough out on my granite countertops and it worked fine.) Use cookie cutters to cut out shapes.  Transfer shapes to the prepared baking sheet.  You can use a straw to make a hole at the top of the ornaments so you can add ribbon later to hang it.  We used a bamboo skewer.  Place them in the over for about an hour, *turning them over halfway through cooking.*  (I strongly suggest making the dough at least 1/4" thick but, in doing so I would add to the baking time 8-15 minutes on each side but keep an eye on the shapes to make sure they are not cracking or browning.)