66 posts tagged “tutorial”
From Cool Mom Picks (the 'green links' below may have been from somewhere else)
- Wear You Spirit for Humanity
- Green Veranda and recycled newspaper products
- Natures Legacy
- Swahili Modern African
- True Green
From Craftzine
- From Paul at DudeCraft, cool mini LP gift tags tutorial
- From an article about craft kits for kids, comes this blinky bug kit (blinking eyes on pipe cleaner legs)
- I'm not totally enamored with the final product, but here is a felt ornaments tutorial. It's the rounds bits in between I don't like but totally like the shape and 3D-ness.
- Great ideas from My Paper Crane for homemade holiday goodie bags: wood and felt gnomes, hot chocolate mix, jingle bell necklaces, makings for a snowflake, and candy cane reindeer. Much better than junk from the dollar store!
- Instructable on paper snowflakes
- Raisin Jungle Cookies at Indie Fixx
- Felt crayon and notebook holder from Skip to My Lou (of course!)
From other
- Another from Skip to My Lou - stuff to do with kids when they say they are bored.
- She linked to Alpha Mom for a Christmas surprice ball - wrap little gifts up in creap paper and hang on the tree.
- Parenting 2009 Holiday Gift Guide
From Cool Mom Picks
- Three child craft friendly advent calendar instrucitons from Kids Kraft Weekly, and advent calendar filling ideas from Jorden Ferney
- From Julie K, How to make kids pants adjustable waist pants
- Simple Vanilla Syrup, just right for gifting to flavored coffee lovers
- Irish Creme Liquor recipe from Skip To My Lou
- Blanket stitch tutorial on Future Girl
- Do with kids wreath ideas at Alpha Mom
- Chalkboard placemat tutorial at Little Birdie Secrets - only issue is that the chalkboard material off gases such that it is not recommended for kids under age 12! Uhg.
- Resin Rings tutorial from Such Sweet Tierney
- Toddler backpack tutorial at Blueprints
- The Nook posted a yummy looking biscotti recipe - orange cranberry pistachio
- Mommy Blessings posted a fairy wing tutorial and links to two more.
- Silly mustache tutorial at 5 Orange Potatoes
- Check out the series of felt food tutorials at American Craft and Felt
- Pinecone shaped pom-poms tutorial on Resurrection Fern
From Cool mom Picks
- Fids and Kamily Music awards 2009 - list of the best kids music
- sweater refashion to capelet from My Mama Made It. See also this cashmere scarf tutorial - this I totally want.
- Crafting with Cat Hair had a Crafting through the 80's series. One of the porjects was a cute Ipod case shaped like a cassette tape!
- Linen apron from Living Creatively
- A scrap patchwork bread bag from Adelaide - seems like it could be enlarged for other purposes.
- Fly Through Our Window posted a tutorial for refillable scented sachets - great for the diaper area or my car!
- Ikat Bag shows how to make an impressive foam and felt celebration cake
- More of a baby toy, this Toy Gathering Bucket is cute none-the-less, from Sew Mama Sew
- Sew I Do has two wallets that might be perfect for coupon dilemma: mini and regular.
- Bird friendly pumpkin bran muffins
- Bailey Katherine Designs very cool fingerprint jewelry. When I visited Dad and Letitia in Wilmington Letitia and I went to a favorite little nearby shop called Ziabird. A very cute, nice, helpful and professional young woman helped us. I was looking at some dresses (and cool belts) that turned out to be from Carol Hannah Whitfield of the recent Project Runway fame (No time to try for sure, but didn't think they would work on me and too expensive for me, but cute!). After leaving I checked the web and Carol Hannah linked to the the fingerprint jewelry which is designed by the young woman who helped us.
From Craftzine
- Pretty sure I linked previously but will do again, supposedly for beginners - Vicky Howell's Alice Wrist Warmers pattern.
- Not sure this any less expensive (ink could be an issue) but there are some good card templates (plus) at HP.
- Thanksgiving Journal from the Object Project
- Cotton & Cloud free mini purse PDF tutorial
- Anna Maria Horner flannel fabrics! Used in the Bolt Neighborhood softest baby blanket ever. I've thought before and think again, I want one of these bias trim makers. See the napkins that inspired (in part, baby part aside) the blanket.
- Gift ideas to make and buy for a foodie. One to make is this bronzed chicken (make the spice mix). One to buy are these chalkboard placemats.
- Something we can't do here - snowman making party - included these snowman cupcakes from MS.
- Blog to watch - Growing Up Creative - for creativity with kids
- Another fashion inspiration blog - Red Chair Confessions
- MUJI Japan and LEGO teamed up to add even more creativity to the little blocks - paper and Legos!
- Birds for crafting
- Wool felt at the Magic Cabin
From Other
- With the crickets blog
- Confessions of a sewing dork posted a tutorial fro a felt and cardboard castle
- Fun felt ornaments from Ric Rac
- More fun with felt - felt harvest dinner from Dana at Made and the So You Think Your Crafty blog. Check out her awesome Halloween costumes ala Dr. Seuss.
- More from So You Think You Can Craft - awesome tractor from Jill, and pretty pillows from V and Co.
- Fabric travel chair from Jill, and her awesome Halloween costume - adaptable to many things - fairy wings?
- Quilt block pin cushions from Molly's Sketchbook on the Purl Bee.
- Felted balls tutorial from Painted Threads - make ornaments or dryer balls.
- All kinds of printable downloadable goodness from Lollychops - gift tags here we come
- Molasses Cookies from Framed
- 54 Stitches Giving Thanks book and holiday chain
- Soft felt baby book - tutorial and pattern to buy
- My coworker Cindy recently recommended this recipe especially with the eggplants looking oh so beautiful! Mario Batalli Eggplant Parm and Basic Tomato Sauce.
- A high school freind posted this mocha pudding cake recipe on Facebook.
- So I posted this before but couldn't find it (ok, I didn't look) crayon roll tutorial (old, new, felt) from Skip To My Lou. Here are more of the same with variations: From Nested, and Frugal Family (this one is called a wallet and is much smaller), and UK lass in US has one, but it is very similar to Skip To My Lou's. StML also has this pad and pencil holder that is great.
- Speaking of UK lass in US, remember this wonderful fabric doll house? How about these Last minute mitts (for beginners) (that's me!)
- Felt food - lunch sack and donut (also previously linked), and gingerbread man idea.
- FELT SOURCE - Wool Central - get discount by clicking through from link in the felt crayon roll tutorial above.
- Photo jewlery making kits!
- mmmcrafts Molly Monkey and Mikey Monkey patterns/tutorials
- muslin produce bags
- Fototiller.com instructions to make coloring book pages from photos
From Craftzine
- Buddy T Rex costume pattern and instructions from PBS Parents
- Wee Gnome Hallowwen costume tutorial on Instructables
- Love Megan posted a simple faux fur vest tutorial and linked to this P.S. I made this post
- Cupcakes for kids at Weelicious. Need to check this blog for more food ideas - prosciutto and spinach calzones looked good.
- Jen at Decor * did a fabulous round up of 2010 calendars, also to include this post
- Giggly Mama and Family posted a yummy looking recipe for soft pumpkin chocolate chip cookies. I might try it substituting the white flour, white sugar, and oil for healthier alternatives.
From Cool Mom Picks
- Jade's Toybox
- High Roller Hullabaloo CD over on CD Baby
- What every baby needs online shop with cute organic stuff
- Wise Bread Family Budget spreadsheet
- Look at this amazing felt playhouse ('table slipcover') From Jill at Homemade by Jill. She has a couple tutorial/templates up for flowers and stuff, then in this post includes her inspirations - great ideas in these as well.
- See this cute hostess apron tutorial from Angie at This and That.
From Craftzine
- Creative Kismet posted about making a leaf garland from paper bags and paint. I love it and think T would enjoy the painting part. It looks very pretty and could be nice strung in our living room or dining room.
- These Mexican hot chocolate snickerdoodles from Post Punk Kitchen look FABULOUS
- Envelop - Belgian printing house for everyone. Not sure I care for many of the designers so far, but ...
- creativitE, crafty blog with lots of scrapbooking stuff.
- Melly and Me - from Australia, adorable softie patterns like Magoo the Monkey and Florance the Flamingo.
- Cute birdies to black 'ravens' on Dollar Store Crafts
- Dinosaur play mat tutorial
- Infant Halloween costumes from Vicky Howell
- It's a small world birthday party (This is for a 2nd birthday! What happens when the child really cares?!) Inspirational and wonderfully crafty if a bit over the top for the age; over on Nested.
- On Threadbanger, directions for making a Mad Hatter costume!
- Looking for shoes, looking... what about these from Simple Shoes?
- Pumpkin cream cheese truffles from Whole Foods
- Candy corn cookies, mauled apple cider, both from MS
- Picture frame ornaments from Exposures, or from Pottery Barn. These card ones (branches) are also cute.
From Cool Mom Picks
- Pat the Beastie
- Katie Blaire Designs stationary - Busy Busy Busy notepad
- MS Halloween Central - must find idea for large spider and web for house.
- T and B came home yesterday and said they want to make a giant spider for the house. I am cool with that as I have been thinking that could be a fun and not too spooky decoration. Family Fun trash bag tarantula, spider web at Pier One, spiders and spider web at Party America, and a video on how to make a spiderweb.
- GrowShow - slide shows of a child's growth, and or great frames to show the growth.
- Uncooked greetings
- Keeping it clean enough
- Giving up on family dinners, from the NYT, and another version from Just A Little Pregnant
- Type A Mom and age appropriate chores - we;re right on track!
- How to make a wool rosette pillow from Felt Furnishings. And from MissMoss Shop, another cool felt pillow - the lunar pillow. The Felt People has some pretty wool felt.
- Chalkboard pumpkins! From Jen at Indi Fixx.
- Branch building blocks at The Whimsey Tree.
- Fun with craft foam at WhiMSy love - includes mustaches that are so fun!
- She did a fun Old Fashioned Paper Doll Party - some great ideas.
- Tons of links/ideas on what to do with t-shirts at Hide Your Arms. A few I looked at: yoga pants, empire top, scarf, and a diaper. This last is at the blog Natural Violet and there is a lot to peruse there - especially if you wan to make diapers.
- Trussing and roasting a chicken links to Instructables - perfect for that bird in my freezer!
- I think I have linked to this blog before, but Homemade Happy looks fun (when she posts, which looks ot be infrequently.)
- Various reusable cloth snack bags on Celebrity Baby Blog. Need to make some - nylon interior, cotton exterior, and some Velcro - voila!
- Inspiration for a dragon costume, here, here, here, and here. Wings on MS. Inspiration at Company Kids.
- Pumpkin Pie Bars recipe - 4 1/2 star rating over 338 reviews - must be good!
- Funny bones ghoulish treat - pretzels, marshmallows and white chocolate - yum!
- Halloween treats from Paretning magazine: ghoulish ghosts (Twinkies), witch on a stick, and Ghostly marshmallows.
From Craftzine
- A new lunch tote pattern from Clouds and Cotton
- Chez Beeper Bebe made some awesome birthday (reptile) goodie bags, and these fun kid gifts - must remember both and think of making these drawstring bags for gifts...
- Lovely Designs has a gift bag tutorial (as if you really need one, but ..) and she made some sweet home books. She has a beautiful blog and design aesthetic.
- Ric Rac posted a cute free PDF tutorial for one-hour softies. PDF here.
- Howtoons on making ice cream - no ice cream maker involved, but a lot of tossing.
- Tree shelves
- Bed idea, and check Gothic Cabinet Craft
- Great space party and blog to check
- Mothers Day Every Day - place to donate, somethign to look into. One woman dies in childbirth every minute.
- Feeding my desire for Frye boots, they are even mentioned on CMP.
- My coworker Kelly is going to do thirty minute circuit training in her living room using circuits from Sports Fitness Adviser
- Mommy Track'd lost its apostrophe and is now Mommy Tracked. A lawsuit??
- I love this coat rack from Second Drafts found via Sweet Sweet Life
- I love this post from Matsutake (had to post it below, short and so worth a laugh!). Check out too here Halloween craft #1 (wait for #2, and #3).
Halloween Ideas for meWednesday, August 26, 2009
Whew!
I thought that my butt was getting too big, but it turns out that I just have my shorts on backwards.
at 9:20 AM
- From Martha Stewart: Birds Nest, Woodland branches, and Bat headband
From Cool Mom Picks
- The Wizard Of Oz, 70th anniversary
- Check this music out - We are the Not-Its
- New shop: Magpie Love
- Mr Roger's Neighborhood web site
- Make a dragon cape from Instructibles
- Waterproof sheets toppers tutorial from Hazel nuts
- Handkerchief skirt with roll-down waist on Instructables - the waist is the interesting part...
- What fun wedding Mithi and Mr Sunshine had!! Love the guest photos, Tweeter, flags... Check her non wedding posts too for fun book illustrations.
From Apartment Therapy, Ohdeedoh
- Tracy Raver Photography of newborns
- Great wall alphabet idea, and here on Girl with Fabric
- Homemade By Jill made some fun and easy alphabet blocks for her son
- First day of school photos - must remember for posterity (mark calendar for next August!)
- Halloween Decorating from Blair for Value Village
- The Power of Praise - praise the effort.
Via Mommy Tracked, Fall preview line up
Grab and go snack and lunch recipes
Taking Dictation - writing down kids stories for posterity, fun, and creativity on Let's Explore, Creative Fun for Curious Kids
From Epicurious, hosting a wine tasting party
From Bonnie, Montessori apron from Sew Liberated, and an incrediblly delightful donut shop from Ikat Bag
