diy Anthropologie Inspired Faux Metal Letters

Inspired by the metal letters from Anthropologie, Ivory Owls made her own, and you can too!

Click here to Visit Ivory Owls for a free tutorial.

Make your own Patchwork Scottie Dog

Click here to visit Denise Schmidt Quilts for the free Scottie Dog Pattern and Tutorial.

DIY - Studded Ballet Slippers

Visit Orange Juice for the Tutorial

Big Sister Gift Idea for New Baby

Nothing's sweeter than preparing for a new little one's arrival.  Including older children in the preparation and celebration makes it extra fun!   Mama's Doodles has this simple idea that's super easy for kids.   All you need is fine grit sandpaper, crayons and a baby T-shirt.

Visit Mama's Doodles for the simple 6 step instructions.  Oh so sweet!

How to Make Shrinky Dinks from Recycled Plastic

Using:

Permanent Markers,  #6 clear plastic, and an oven you can make your own Shrinky Dinks.   A super fun activity to do with kids of all ages.

Look for this #6 symbol on clear plastic, such as containers for take out food.

Skip to my Lou has complete and thorough information and directions.   A Family Fun Project!

Turtle Pincushion - Pattern and Sewing Tutorial

This is the cutest pincushion I have found!   

Flip him over, needles, thread and scissors stow-away inside.

He has a magnetic flipper for those stray pins!

Here's the Link -  Craft Passion has the Free Pattern and Sewing Tutorial!

Owl Key Chain - Pattern and Tutorial

Clever idea - If you're really good at loosing your keys, like ME, this may be a clever and cute way to keep track of those pesky keys!   I love owls and I love this.   

Craft Passion has the free pattern and tutorial.

Thread Rack Tutorial

Sugar Bee has a sweet tutorial to help you keep your sewing room neat and orderly.   I love this quick and easy way to keep all the colors accessible and easy to find.   Thanks Sugar Bee!

Here's the Sugar Bee Link to the thread rack tutorial.

Free Patterns and Instructions for Felt Dolls and Clothing

Nuno Dolls provides these delightful miniature felt doll patterns ready to download and make your own. 

The Clothing Patterns are also free on her website.

How To Make A Marble Fun Run

Fun, fun, fun!   One of the best ideas I've seen.   Kids will love this!   

Visit Family Fun for the complete how to.   

And here is another marble run from Serving Pink Lemonade.   Great idea!

How To Make A Vintage Looking Headband

This headband from Sweet Paul is very pretty.   It would look beautiful for bridesmaids or for a simple way to dress up a casual outfit.    Made from vintage or  crocheted doilies (which can be purchased from any craft store) which are hand sewn onto a grosgrain ribbon which can be tied in a bow.   Beautiful.

Visit Sweet Paul for other fun ideas.

How To Make Fairy Wings

My children and grandchildren love our dress-up basket.   Piled high with scarves and hats, long dresses and jewelry.   These fairy wings will make a perfect addition.   Visit Mommy Blessings for the free tutorial.   They will be fun to make.

( These would be perfect with ballet slippers - Click here for the link to the free ballet slipper tutorial)

Cool stuff to make from around the web.

Mid Century Clock Magnets

Download the PDF pattern,  Cut the clocks out and use Mod Podge to attach them to bottle caps.  

Add a magnet on the back and they're all ready to post on the refrigerator or chalk board. 

Don't you love the look?

Here's the download

http://www.jessicajonesdesign.com/downloads/clocks.pdf

And here's the tutorial link: 

http://howaboutorange.blogspot.com/2010/05/diy-mid-century-clock-magnets.html

Mini Gingerbread House to perches on the rim of your mug.

I love these little houses!   

Don't you think they would be great neighborhood christmas gifts? 

http://www.notmartha.org/archives/2009/12/18/a-gingerbread-house-that-perches-on-the-rim-of-your-mug/

Corn Husk Candle Holder

Just in time for the Thanksgiving Holiday, here's a candleholder that 

would make a great table centerpiece. 

Simple to make - even more beautiful when lit.  

Here's the link

http://iamvickie.blogspot.com/2008/10/corn-husk-candle-holders.html

Electrified Fox Lamp Tutorial

The secret to turning stuffed animals into lamps is the best idea I've come across in a long time. 

Pure genius!

And so fun.    Matsutake has a free tutorial here:

http://matsutakeblog.blogspot.com/2010/10/electrified-fox-lamp-tutorial-and.html

How To Make Easy Braided Bracelets

One made from strips of fabric and leather.   Shoelaces in offsetting colors for the other.

I LOVE these bracelets - great color!

If you're looking for a fun project this is it.   

These bracelets would also make great gifts! 

Visit Between the Lines

for a how-to in 16 pictures with a short description below.

For the photo tutorial go here:

http://pm-betweenthelines.blogspot.com/2010/06/summer-bracelets-diy.html

Favorite Headband Tutorials

Organza Floral Headband Tutorial

http://www.elizabethannedesigns.com/blog/2010/01/12/diy-wedding-ideas-organza-flower-headband-tutorial/

Loopy Flowers Headband

http://ohsohappytogether.blogspot.com/2010/10/loopy-flowers.html

Easy Headband Tutorial

http://cally-cruze.blogspot.com/2010/02/easy-headband-tutorial.html

http://mmmcrafts.blogspot.com/2010/10/one-more-headband.html

Elastic Fabric Covered Best Headband Ever

http://paigeandbrooke.blogspot.com/2010/01/elastic-fabric-covered-headband.html

http://foofanagle.wordpress.com/2007/06/12/best-band-ever/

How To Make A T-Shirt  Headband

http://zakkalife.blogspot.com/2009/09/how-to-make-t-shirt-headband.html

Between The Lines Fabric Headband 

http://pm-betweenthelines.blogspot.com/2009/03/headband-aka-serre-tete-tutorial.html 

Very Easy Headband

http://ninimakes.typepad.com/nini_makes/2007/08/very-easy-headb.html

The Lauren Headband

http://www.rufflesandstuff.com/2010/07/lauren-headband-tutorial.html

Make it - Love it  Floral Headband

http://www.makeit-loveit.com/2010/08/blog-post.html

Rosette Fabric Flower Headband Tutorial

http://www.simplymodernmom.com/2010/07/tutorial-rosetta-fabric-flower-headband/

Kinder Gentler Headband

http://mmmcrafts.blogspot.com/2009/04/kinder-gentler-headband.html