Cheap glass candle holders are everywhere these days–and lots of them are purchased for decorating events and never used again. It’s a good thing then that craft bloggers like Creme de la Craft are creating fabulous photo tutorials on what … Read More ...
Pretty Prehistoric Ring Holders – My So Called Crafty Life
Jewelry + Funky plastic animals + paint = Prehistoric Ring Holders. My So Called Crafty Life shared this fabulous tutorial on how to store and display your lovely rings in a truly awesome way. I especially love the striped … Read More ...
PVC Pipe Bangle – Onelmon
Something about the approach of September always gets me in the mood for new clothes and accessories. PVC pipe isn’t usually what I think of when I think of new accessories though. However Onelmon may have changed my mind with … Read More ...
U Look Haute Summer Season feat. Lauren Conrad
U Look Haute, the Youtube channel devoted to fashion and beauty is launching a crafting show, staring none other than Lauren Conrad! If you’ve somehow missed LC’s rise to fame, she’s known for her fabulous sense of style she … Read More ...
Dinosaur Fossils – Ruby Murrays Musings
Keeping with my play theme, there’s a certain age where nothing on Earth is more amazing and cool than dinosaurs. Only something that awesome could make people voluntarily spend hours brushing sand in the desert. Ruby Murrays Musings gives us … Read More ...
Mini-Gourmand Play Kitchen – Kate’s Creative Space
Another fabulous toy oriented tutorial! Check out this incredible tiny play kitchen at Kate’s Creative Space. I love the fact that it’s a recycling project as well as a handmade toy project. I don’t think I’ve met a single … Read More ...
Gryffindor Baby Jacket – Rae Gun Ramblings
All of the buzz about JKR’s new non-Harry Potter book and the actualization of Pottermore have started a resurgence in the popularity of Harry Potter crafts. Rae Gun Ramblings gives us this tutorial on how to make an adorable Gryffindor … Read More ...
Handmade Toy Roundup – Babble
Summer has me in the mood for play and all these adorable handmade toy ideas aren’t helping the work get done. Like this great roundup of toys you can make over on babble. I mean, these little peg figurines … Read More ...
Balloon Tulips and Flowers – Tikkido
I would estimate that a large part of the population has at least one fond memory of a balloon. Balloons are an enduring symbol of the beautiful transient happiness of childhood. Making balloon flowers? An excellent way to put a … Read More ...
Casette Tape Bracelet – Isla Everywhere
Ok, raise your hand if you’ve got a favorite cassette tape hidden away somewhere. Now raise your other hand if you’d love a way to commemorate that favorite tape without it gathering dust. (I’m assuming if it’s a favorite, you … Read More ...
How to cut glass bottles at home
I’m not a big drinker, but I admit, I’ve spent plenty of time in the liquor section admiring the colorful bottles and the great graphic design some of them feature. And I hate to think of all the bottles that … Read More ...
Make your Own False Eyelashes – Violet LeBeaux
What a crazy DIY! Violet LeBeaux: Tales of an Ingenue provides a tutorial to make your own false eyelashes out of organza scraps. I admit, I’m both wary and totally intrigued by the idea. Think of all of the possibilities. … Read More ...
Giant Paper Flowers – Ruche
While checking out Oh the Lovely Things: Happy Friday DIY Round-up, I was overwhelmed with love for these Giant Paper Flowers, created as photo shoot props by Ruche for their spring lookbook. I’m pretty sure I have … Read More ...
Paper Houses (and bakeries, cafes, sushi restaurants…)
Have you ever said to yourself, “What I need now is a tiny paper cake shop?” No? How about a miniscule paper sushi bar? Maybe you will after taking a look at the adorable printed paper constructions offered here by … Read More ...
Clear Toy Storage Bags (with drawstring closure) | Make It and Love It
Here’s what to do with all those clear bags things like sheets and comforters come in! I ALWAYS save those until I get sick of storing them and then I start up saving them again because they seem so USEFUL. … Read More ...