Thongs are a notoriously sexy type of underwear. Perhaps you want to own a pair, but feel shy about going to the store to purchase some. Or, perhaps you already have store-bought thongs, and simply want to challenge yourself with a new craft project.


Since the 1500s, women have worn petticoats, or pettiskirts, under dresses and skirts to create a fashionable shape. They were especially popular in the 1950s, when poodle-embellished circle skirts were all the rage.


Onesies are a convenient and cozy apparel option to keep warm, and wear at home while relaxing. However, finding adult sized onesies are often difficult to come by.


If you want to give your homecoming attire a DIY touch of elegance, you can create your own homecoming-themed garter. For those who feel comfortable with sewing crafts, consider making a garter out of elastic and ribbon or elastic and tulle.


If you're headed out to a Renaissance Fair, working in a period play, or just want to have some fun, here is how to out together a corset pattern.


Corsets were often worn in the late 16th century, but now can be worn as lingerie, as a Halloween costume, or as a fun addition to an outfit. Making a corset can be a time-consuming and difficult venture, but there are ways to simplify the process so that the project is doable as a beginner, as long as basic sewing skills exist.


There isn't a much better way to throw a great get-together or party than to kick things off with an awesome barbeque. Just one problem: Without a hat or apron you may not get the respect you deserve!


With a pair of scissors and a men's brief, you can make a simple but effective sports bra, all without sewing a stitch. This easy project should take little time to make.


Make a No Sew Baby Wrap Carrier from T Shirts

Wearing your baby sounds like a strange thing but it is actually a gentle and loving way to keep your baby close to you while still allowing you to be hands free.


Before you throw out that old  towel , why don't you consider turning it into a bikini cover-up? This is an easy sewing project that you can throw on after a  swim .


Baby bibs undergo a lot of washing and reuse. In order to save money on your baby's clothes, you can make homemade baby bibs with the fabric of your choice and some soft toweling material.


Fleece is a wonderful material to make baby blankets out of. Not only is it warm and soft, but it also comes in lots of colors and patterns. Best of all, the edges do not need finishing or serging because fleece does not fray.


Making tulle,  tutu  styles dresses is fast, easy, and fun for both you and your child. It is a quick way to create a colorful dress-up outfit fit for a princess, ballerina or a fairy.


Baby slings offer a convenient and comfortable way to carry a baby. While there are many baby slings and wraps on the market, making a homemade baby sling allows parents to save money while personalizing the baby sling to the needs of their baby and their lifestyle.


What's cuter than a baby? A baby in a little  hat  with ears! With a little  creativity  and time, you can make this little delight for someone special.


Are you interested in handmade baby shoes? Here is a new baby shoe pattern for all the caring and hardworking mothers. You will adore the newly made baby shoes.


You can make a small drink cooler with a sewing machine, some insulating material, and some waterproof material. Best of all, the project takes minimal time and skill to complete.


Bucket hats are a trendy accessory that can complete just about any outfit. They are also pretty handy at protecting your hair from the sun. Instead of running off to the store and buying one, why not make you own?


Babies are cute, but they can get pretty messy, especially if they accidentally spit up while you burp them. This is why burp cloths are so handy. Unfortunately, the store-bought ones can get really expensive, and they may not always suit your tastes.


Whether you have no  time  or  money  to run to the store or you just want to give your  table  a unique, cozy, and personalized flair, you can make placemats from your fabric stash or scrap bag if you're willing to put your  sewing machine  to work.


Bunting is a festive decoration made from fabric, paper, plastic, or other materials. This article will show you how to make bunting using fabric to brighten up your house, garden, bedroom, summerhouse, log cabin or tent.


A pillow stand can make life a lot easier for you when using your iPad. It will cushion the iPad and keep it upright, as well as serving as a very comfortable stand that can be placed on your lap, stomach or other surface while you read, play, and write with your iPad.


If you're missing a camera strap or the one you've got is a bit dodgy and undoes itself all the time, try a silk scarf strap hack instead. You can use a spare silk scarf from home or purchase one cheaply from a department store sale or from a thrift store.


Organza is a gauzy fabric with highlights that catch the light, making it a dainty and pretty choice for gift giving. Candy (lolly, sweet) bags made from organza are ideal for dinner party table treats, fairy parties, holidays season events and more.


Beach bags  have many uses - they are great for toting beach gear, for holding a sweater and purse when going to the movies, or for packing sandwiches and snacks for a trip to the park.


The dumpling purse is a cute, plump and generously sized purse that will easily hold your coins and folded notes. It's a fun style too and quite easy to make if you're an experienced sewer.


Making a  purse  from scratch can be a lot of fun and show the world your creative side. This article will provide some general tips and guidance on making a purse from a pattern so you can have a beautiful handbag made just by you.


Wallets are deceivingly simple to make as long as you have the right material and basic sewing abilities. You can make a leather wallet as long as you have a heavy-duty needle and are able to hand sew, or you can try an easier cloth wallet if you want to machine sew it together.


This pouch can be used for so many different things. A simple pouch can be very useful. You could also decorate it to your personal style.


Whether you just need more space than a purse provides or you want a custom made bag to carry school supplies, making your own messenger bag is a great way to express your style and provide function.


Reusable fabric lunch bags can be expensive. However, you can make your own fabric, vinyl-lined lunch bag in the fabric of your choice. You will just need a sewing machine, some fabric, and a few other special items.


If you are a short person (and maybe if you aren't) the stores in some countries give back the fabric cut out of a pair of trousers after hemming. Those remains of trouser leg are perfect to make purses of all kinds!


As long as you know how to operate a sewing machine, you can sew your own shirt. If you've never sewn a shirt before, though, it might be easiest to start with a basic t-shirt.


Do you have some old shirts that you no longer wear? Why not turn them into a trendy tube top? If you don't have a t-shirt to spare, get some sewing elastic and stretchy fabric.


Drawstring backpacks are a great way to carry lightweight items, such as folders, clothing, sneakers, and paperback books. They are great for the beach, concert, or park, and can easily be folded up and tucked into your pocket when no longer needed.


Making your own clothes gives you complete control over the look and fit of what you wear. If you have a favorite t-shirt that is starting to wear thin, you can use it as a pattern to make another shirt just like it.


Need a Renaissance Fair costume that's cheap, quick and easy to make? A t-tunic is a simple shirt that can be made with few materials and little to no skill yet still look great.


With a little creativity, imagination and the right supplies, you can make and sell t-shirts, online and in person, at festivals and special events.


Creating a grocery bag from a t-shirt is a fairly simple process, made even easier if you've got a sewing machine. It's a great way to reuse an old t-shirt that still has a bit of life left to it.


Coin purses are a nice functional gift or hobby project. Whether you want to make a nice gift for your boyfriend or you want a fun weekend project for yourself, wikiHow has a design for whatever you have in mind.


The basic tank top is one of the simplest garments to make. You can draft the pattern from another tank top or freehand the pattern based on your own measurements.


Ponchos are unique, flowing pieces of clothing that can range from drab and utilitarian to chic and stylish. Ponchos can generally be cut from any suitably-sized piece of fabric.


Want to make a new t-shirt more fashionable or tighter without having to re-sew anything? Its quite easy, so read on.


Peasant clothes have been popular for years. The peasant shirt is a cute way to get a folksy look without compromising fashion. This article tells how to sew a simple raglan sleeve shirt and how to decorate it to suit your taste.


The high-low fashion trend is everywhere on runways and in retail stores. The high hem in front and low hem in back is popular on shirts, skirts, dresses and coats.


When all the bunnies and kittens feel a little sissy but you still want a stuffed cuddly little friend: is there anything cooler than a ninja?


Poncho jackets are loose, comfortable, and fashionable. They are not just for rainy days either. You can make your jacket out of a hearty non-waterproof material such as wool or denim and use the jacket on cold days.


Stuffed animals are perfect toys for children, but even your adult friends might appreciate a soft cuddle buddy. Store bought stuffed animals can be expensive and frequently lack that personal touch that makes a gift special.


Have you ever wanted to make your own stuffed animal? Many homemade stuffed animals are complicated and require lots of felt and other supplies that most people don't own.


Do you want to be Raggedy Ann or Raggedy Andy? Do you like yarn wigs? Are you a Rag doll for Halloween? Follow these easy steps to learn how to make a wig with little trouble and just a few supplies!


Frisbees are a lot of fun to play with, but they can hurt or break things if thrown too excitedly. Fabric Frisbees are a great alternative for young children and indoor play.


Different fabrics have different qualities for soft toys and can impact on the durability of the toy and the enjoyment of it by the owner. This article provides some tips to consider when selecting the right fabric for your soft toys.


A calico elephant hand sewing project is a great way to get your kids involved in sewing their first toys. This little elephant is also perfect for using as a decorative embellishment on a quilt, clothing, artwork, etc.


Have you ever wanted to give a gift to someone special but not want to spend a lot of money? well here's the perfect way. A monster toy crocheted by you would be absolutely perfect and it's easy too!


Seams of toys that are going to be played with a lot need to be strong. Use a stitch that you are confident will hold the soft toy together and follow these hints.


If you enjoy sewing and like the idea of working with fabric and a variety of materials to make art, you will find these few instructions easy to get you started.


Here's a fun project that makes a delightful indoor toy from fabric scraps.


Are you looking for the perfect holiday or birthday gift for your household's  Portal  addict? ( Are you perhaps the addict?) Here's an awesome  sewing  project that is sure to hit all the right buttons.


Although making eyes for soft toys is fairly straightforward, it is helpful to consider the range of different possibilities for adding eyes. You can change the personality of a soft toy according to the eyes that it is given, and there are also safety considerations to take into account.


Bias tape is also known as bias binding and refers to maximizing stretch by using fabric that is cut diagonally, or cut on the bias. Bias tape is meant to stretch around curved seams like those of neck or armholes.


Use Princess Seams to Take in Your Clothing

Using Princess seams is a great way of altering your clothes if you have a very round shape or a small waist. It's a simple way to alter your clothes and gives a really professional look.


When you're making homemade clothes, or repairing your existing garments, you may need to create your own buttonholes. Hand-stitching your button holes will create strong holes that won't tear from removing buttons, and adds a touch of professionalism to your finished project.


You want to thread a needle! It isn't hard, once you've gotten the hang of it, but it does require careful technique and a good deal of dexterity. Once you've gotten your hands on a needle and thread, read on to learn how to thread the needle!


When a pattern asks you to, for example, "knit 8 stitches, then slip these stitches onto a holder", it's easy to get a little confused as to which way to do it.


Silk is a luxurious and sensuous fabric that has been coveted for centuries. Silk, which originates from the cocoons of silkworms, is also the strongest natural fiber.


Zipper-flies are very popular in ready-to-wear clothing. If you have basic sewing supplies, a fly zipper, and a pattern for a skirt or a pair of pants, you should be able to sew a fly zipper with a little patience.


Use Sewing Skills to Financial Advantage

If you have sewing skills, you are in luck in this age. Most of society is raving over fashion. With your sewing skills you can make a large profit whether online or in your town!


Here's a reversible tote bag made with a contrasting cuff. Use it for your crafts, the beach or groceries. Customize it to suit your needs.


A missing jean button can make your favorite jeans unwearable. However, replacing a jean button is easier than you might think. You can use a replacement tool to snap a new button into place in a hurry, or you can sew on a new button.


Here's a quick and easy fabric purse that resembles an  envelope . It can be used as a change or clutch purse.


This reversible bag is appealing because it's very simple to make and also quite versatile. You can change the size to accommodate anything from a  tooth , your swimming gear for the  beach , a cute case for your new sunglasses or a simple gift for a friend!


You've probably seen them sold in stores or worn by your class mates. Well, there's an easy way to make one right at home! If you can sew a straight line, you can easily make your own drawstring backpack with a yard of material and some rope.


Purse twist turn locks can look very professional on bags and clutches; as a  design feature  they really do add interest and they make your bags secure too.


Make a Bag out of an Old Long Sleeved Shirt

This cute tote bag is made by an old long sleeved shirt you were going to throw out. Handy and environmentally friendly at the same time.


If you want to make a yoga mat bag quickly, this article will explain just how to do that. Once you've figure out the method and the best measurements, you can create your own bag in about two hours or so.


Do you need a tote bag, or know someone who'd love it as a gift? There's no reason to pay twenty bucks for something you could make yourself. All you need is some fabric, thread, and basic sewing skills.


Understand the Capability of a Sewing Machine

Comparing a sewing machine to a car is a fine way to understand what an economy sewing machine can do based on its motor and gearing. This is useful when shopping for a sewing machine or to better use an existing sewing machine.


This is a handy method for making soft bag handles to attach to a wide array of  bags  that you might be stitching.


Is it a a yo yo? Is it a cookie? Is it an Oreo? Is it a keychain purse? Actually, it's a bit of each––a small round zippered purse that you can make with a little time and a few small bits of fabric.


This tutorial is for a delicious  silk  evening bag, as pictured. It has a balloon-shape that is created by inserting both pleats and darts. Silk works well because it responds in an effective manner to the sculpting of the darts and pleats.


A simple buttonhole bag is ideal as a storage bag that can be used in a variety of ways, including as a beach tote, a shoe holder or for clothing.


Singer products range from basic sewing machines for beginners to complicated, technologically advanced sergers and other machines that are used by professionals as well as hobbyists.


Making your own tissue pouches has its benefits. When the cold season is coming, you can make sure each family member has his or her own personalized tissue pouch.


The Singer Simple 3116 is a beginning level sewing machine equipped with several easy-to-use features, including an automatic needle threader. Threading the machine is a fairly straightforward process, but you do need to make sure that the right steps are done in the right order.


The Brother LS 1217 sewing machine is a standard model, so it is no more difficult to thread than any other standard sewing machine. Nonetheless, you need to follow the threading instructions carefully before you can use the machine to sew a project.


Thread a Brother Ls 2125i Sewing Machine

The Brother LS 2125i sewing machine is a lightweight, simple machine that attracts sewing enthusiasts of all skill levels. Threading the machine is a very straightforward process, but there are quite a few steps you'll need to follow if you want the job done right.


Before you can use your Kenmore sewing machine, you need to make sure that the machine is threaded correctly from both the top and bottom. The threading process is usually pretty straightforward but needs to be done with precision and accuracy.


Your sewing machine will work better if you oil and clean it regularly. It will also run more quietly. Most sewing machines require you to remove the fabric lint and threads that accumulate with each project and then apply drops of oil.


Vertical hem stitch, also known as couch stitch, is a durable form of stitching a hemline. The beauty of this hand stitch is that it is virtually invisible from the front side, making it ideal for couture sewing and provides for a neat, unobtrusive finish.


Fly stitch is a holding stitch that can also be used for embroidery where you need to make a V or a Y shape to form part of the design. The stitching process pulls the thread down, making a slightly curved appearance.


The whipstitch is a simple stitch used in both sewing and crocheting. In both practices, it is usually used to sew together two separate pieces of material with flat edges.


Lock stitch is a stitch used to hold lining or interlining fabric together. Loose by nature, it is a stitch that gives and allows for movement between layers.


Necchi, an Italian manufacturing company, has been making sewing machines since 1924.  [1]   If you have a Necchi model, but you can’t figure out how to thread it, these instructions will work as general guidelines.


Shaggy fabrics can catch when using the sewing machines, looping themselves around the needle and foot. Here is a way to prevent this from happening.


Scalloped edges add a lovely detail to almost any garment. You can add a scalloped edge to the hem of a skirt, on the closure of a coat, or as the neckline on a top.


Basting fabric is a basic sewing technique. It is a quick and usually temporary way to tack fabric in place. It is used for hemming and quilting.


A  rag rug  is an excellent way to recycle old  t-shirts ,  socks ,  sheets , and, well, anything you can cut into strips! There are many ways to make a rag rug, but this article focuses on  braiding , which means your only tools are your fingers--and these instructions.


A pencil case is really handy to put your stationery. You use them at work, school, uni,  everywhere ! But they are so expensive, so this article will teach you how to sew your own.


Who  doesn't  want to be a mermaid? Blessed with perfect hair, fishy friends, and beautiful tails, mermaids are the envy of just about everyone. You can always head to the beach or pool on a hot, sunny day and pretend to be a mermaid, but what can you do if it is cold, rainy, or just downright gloomy?


On a cool winter day, it is great to snuggle on your couch with a nice warm blanket. A lot of people find it much easier to simply go out and buy a blanket from the store.


A comforter provides warmth and decoration for your bed. You can buy a comforter in a furniture store or department store, but you can also save money by making one.


Want to learn how to make a catch stitch by hand to hem your pants or skirt and also in suits? It is an easy technique that anybody can learn to make in minutes.


Blanket stitch is used for working the edges of table-covers, mantel valances, blankets, etc., or for edging any other material, including clothing.


Reusing old materials to make a new, creative design is called "upcycling." One way to upcycle old t-shirts with sentimental value is to make a blanket or quilt out of the t-shirt logos.


Parents need a large store of baby blankets, so that they can throw them in the wash when needed and take them out of the house on outings. Many store-bought blankets are not very thick.


Baby blankets don't just provide comfort and warmth for a newborn; they often serve as a keepsake for the rest of a child's life. Most baby blankets have an outer covering made of soft materials and an inner layer providing insulation.


Bedspreads are blanket-like, quilted bed coverings that are not only used for warmth, but are also an integral part of a bedroom's décor. Bedspreads set the aesthetic tone of a bedroom because they dress the bed, which is generally the most prominent feature of a bedroom.


Weighted blankets are used to help comfort people and promote relaxation. For people who are autistic, have sensitivities to touch, Restless Leg Syndrome, or mood disorders, a weighted blanket provides deep pressure and relaxing sensory stimulation.


Fleece is soft, warm, easy to care for and easy to work with. It's machine-washable in cool water, and won't unravel when trimmed. You can make a fleece blanket by simply trimming a piece of fleece to the desired shape and size.


So you've got an 80s themed party coming up. You've managed to pick up or make some snazzy 80s accessories, and you even found the perfect makeup. Unfortunately, finding 80s shirts is hard because everything is too modern.


Shirts rarely come in a one-size-fits all. Even if the shirt fits you around the chest, waist, and shoulders, there is no guarantee that it will be the right length.


Want a T-shirt for your favorite band but you can't find one you want? Make your own unique shirt to showcase your musical love  and  your DIY talent.


Crop tops have been around for decades and don't seem to be leaving the stores anytime soon. If you have every wanted to make your own, then you are in luck because these tops are easy to create.


Shirts that are too large can be unflattering. If you have a button-down shirt or t-shirt that doesn’t fit correctly, follow these instructions to alter your t-shirt to a smaller size.


Whether it's for a Halloween party, a play, or otherwise, a cloak will always add the final touch to a fun costume. There are many adaptations. Follow these steps to get started on a basic cloak, with or without a hood.


When you are shifting  buttons  from a sweater or cardigan, either to replace all of them, or to fix on a new one in place of a broken one, you will probably be worried about accidentally cutting the yarn or fabric of the clothing item itself in the process.


If you've got a stash of ugly or oversized T-shirts in your closet, then some fashion recycling may be in order. Even the freebie shirts that you get from events--the kinds that are 3 sizes too big and hideous––can be salvaged with a little creativity.


A cat doll is a simple sewing project suitable for beginners and children who are being taught to sew. The cat doll can be used as a toy for a child or a pet or it can be given away as a gift.


Whether you're making a toy, a decoration, or even a  pincushion , these instructions will show you how to create a basic "baseball" template for making a cloth ball.


Everyone who loves Invader Zim probably wants to be one of the fans who owns a GIR dog suite hoodie. Too bad the ones at Hot Topic are so expensive, and not to mention cheaply made.


It's not uncommon to give a teddy bear to a child or a loved one, but it  is  quite rare to give someone a teddy bear that you made yourself. If you're willing to put your  sewing  skills to work, you can give this traditional toy a personal touch and offer it affectionately to a special person.


Looking for a cute addition to your child’s dinosaur Halloween costume (or just something fun for playtime)? Make your own at home using fabric and polyfil batting for a 3-D, fun effect.


If you're making a small gift for a little friend, you might want to forgo the standard teddy bear and aim for something more exotic and unique, like a giraffe.


Before you sew up the hole, consider the size and raggedness of the rip, along with the type of fabric in question. A narrow "split seam" is much easier to sew up than a large, proper hole in the fabric.


So you've done it... you've bought that pink fake fur with a two inch pile and it's nearly impossible to sew. How do you get that stuff stitched into the cute costume you were envisioning?


Here's a quick way to assemble a zippered pocket.


Sewing a straight line isn't a difficult task with the right tools and tips. You can either sew a straight line by hand or with a sewing machine. This article will show you how.


A mitre is a fold that is used to achieve a smooth shaping at the corner of a sewn item's hem, such as a tablecloth, quilt, garment, or wall hanging.


Unless you have an unlimited clothing budget that allows you to discard clothing as soon as it needs mending, at some point you may need to repair or hem an article of clothing.


Clothes are expensive. When you lose a button, most shirts come with extra ones at the bottom. But how do you put that button in a spot to replace the one you lost?


This wikiHow will teach you how to sew. Iron or pre-wash the fabric before you begin.


In some sewing projects, you may be asked to produce a curved seam. It's a simple thing to sew, once you know how.


Chiffon is light, delicate, and slippery, so it can be a very difficult material to hem. You can hem chiffon by hand or by machine, but either way, you should work slowly and carefully to maintain as smooth a seam as possible.


Jeans are generally more rugged than most other types of clothing. That doesn't mean, however, that they're not going to suffer some wear and tear as time goes by!


A french knot is an embroidery technique that creates small tight knots that, in groupings, can form nice centers of flowers and other accents in a dainty piece of handwork.


Hems are primarily used to hide the raw edge of your material, but they can also be used to shorten a garment or similar sewing project. There are several different hem types to choose from, and the right one will depend on what you need the hem to accomplish and how you want it to look.


Joining two materials is an easy project to do with your sewing machine. Join a fabric to your sleeve, pants or shorts to extend its length or for decorative purposes.


Burlap fabric easily unravels if it is not cut with knowledge of how to avoid the snagging. This tutorial will explain the best way for cutting burlap to avoid this problem and get straight lines.


It can be frustrating to get the darning pile together just to discover that your needle is blunt. A blunt needle can damage fabric if you try to force it through.


When a seam puckers, it is because of a misalignment of the fabric, a problem with the fabric's cut, or something is sewn incorrectly. It causes lines to become skewed, fabric to be sewn where it should not be and an overall lack of neatness.


Do Blind Hem on Light Weight Fabrics Like Voile

Voile and organza are beautiful and fun to wear, so it's easy to become sucked into buying some for your project... until it comes time to hem that skirt.


A good pair of sewing scissors is a pleasure to use. A bad pair of sewing scissors is miserable and ineffective. Scissors are fundamental to sewing, so take the time to get the good kind.


Sewing buttons is very easy once you get the hang of it. It's a very useful skill to possess, as buttons do fall off.


A duvet is a quilted comforter that goes on your bed. A duvet cover is a decorative way to protect the duvet and to make it last longer. Think of it as a pillowcase for your quilt.


Creating mitered corners helps you make a neater cloth napkin. You can make a more finished edge as you measure, iron and cut the fabric before starting to sew the hem.


Button collecting can be a fun hobby for several reasons. The buttons take up so little space... Starting your collection doesn't require a large bank account... And the buttons themselves are as unique and interesting as the fashions they once adorned.


A handmade slipcover makes an old piece of furniture look new. A slipcover may also extend the life of furniture by protecting it or by hiding unsightly worn spots.


Slip covers are a simple way to change your furniture without buying a new piece completely. They also protect furniture from everything from everyday wear and tear as well as intense wear and tear from children and pets.


Buttonholes are fairly quick and easy to sew. All it requires from you is a bit of patience and some careful marking and measuring beforehand. Keep reading to learn how to make them.


A scissors case is an excellent way to keep the sharp scissor blades safe away from you. The case prevents accidental poking and the blades won't rub against anything else in storage.


Reusable gift bags save a huge amount of wrapping paper (which can't always be recycled) and they look lovely. This gift bag can be made in just half an hour and can be used again and again!


Perfect for dog lovers who have the occasional or frequent large dog food bag to dispose of, this project will enable you to upcycle the food bag into a tote bag!


Ever needed a backpack, but couldn't find the right one? Why not make your own? There are lots of ways to make a backpack from a simple, drawstring pouch to a typical, zippered backpack, like the kind you'd take to school.


Colorful buttons can add new flair to a piece of clothing or a bag that you already have. You can even use buttons to create a design on fabric. If you have a specific vision in mind for your project, you can dye your own buttons and create the exact color combinations and hues that you want.


Have a T shirt that you adore but is too small for you? In only a few simple steps and a spare hour or two, you can make a cute bag from that T shirt which you can wear everywhere, still displaying the cherished shirt logo or picture.


Online retailers of sewing patterns sell prefabricated patterns created by manufacturers. Some also sell sewing patterns that are the retailer's own original designs.


Is your current wallet in tatters or too small to hold all your "loyalty cards"?  Would you like to customize your wallet?  Or perhaps you would simply like to have money to put into a wallet after you've purchased one?


Sewing patterns are often complex and challenging to follow. Combat frustration with proper preparation. Patterns contain four parts, each of which should be studied thoroughly.


It’s important to have the right accessories for school, and that includes your pencil case! If you don’t want to show up to school with the same pencil case as someone else, then you can always make your own pencil case.


If you plan to order or create a garment tailored to your figure, you'll need to know how to measure your Armhole size. When you're creating the garment yourself, you'll also need to know how to measure the size of the Armhole space provided on the pattern.


Making your own sewing patterns can save money and allow you to size garments to your measurements. The simplest way to make a sewing pattern is to copy a garment you already have and make any alterations you desire based on that.


The Lutterloh System has been a trusted teaching kit for hundreds of thousands of hobby-seamstresses. Today the Lutterloh System is one of the most successful pattern making systems in the world.


Enlarge a Square Grid Sewing Pattern from a Book

Most patterns for sewing that are provided in craft books are not to size but require enlarging. It is easy to do once you know how.


Make Your Own Pattern for Sewing a New Piece of Clothing

Do you have a new fashion idea? Make your own pattern!


A skirt lining ensures that skirt fabric doesn’t ride up on the wearer’s legs. Most good tailoring includes a lining, but you can install one after the fact if you need to.


Online patterns are becoming increasingly popular. Instead of having to print and ship patterns out, many designs opt for selling PDF patterns instead that their customer downloads instead.


When a seam will be noticeable, you may want to sew it as straight as possible. This article shows you how to sew difficult seams when ordinary methods fail.


Make a Sewing Machine Needle Easier to Thread

It can be hard to see the exact spot to thread the needle in a sewing machine. This neat little trick will help a great deal.


Having proper tension on your sewing machine is crucial because it ensures your stitching will be consistent and look the same on both sides. But, as important as correct tension is, even well versed sewers avoid the tension dials on their sewing machines.


If you keep your sewing machine out in the open, having a cover for it can keep the dust off and give the machine a decorative flair. Making your own sewing machine cover is a simple process—choose between a simple cover that drapes over the machine and a snug cozy that slides on top of it.


There are a lot of sewing machine choices out there, from fancy, expensive computerized machines that can embroider large designs to basic garage sale machines with little more than forward and reverse.


Hoods are relatively easy to make even without the use of a pattern. Before you can make and attach the hood, though, you should determine which garment you wish to add the hood to.


Ready to start that new sewing project, but the tension is not right? Read the manual if you have one, but if you don't, read the steps below. If tension still isn't perfect after doing these steps, go to your local sewing machine shop and there will be experienced people there who be able to fix your machines tension.


Apply Fabric Motifs Using a Sewing Machine

Applying fabric motifs using a sewing machine is a great way to cut down on the time and effort usually involved in sewing by hand, as well as ensuring an even and neat finish to the work.


After learning to sew, it's a natural step to learning to sew with a pattern. Being able to sew using a pattern will provide you with many options for creating garments, costumes, soft furnishings, toys, and other items that can be sewn.


Your sewing machine's timing is essential to achieving even stitches in your fabric and ensuring that the machine's parts are working in sync. Although the general process for adjusting timing is the same for most sewing machines, the method of removing, modifying and installing parts is different for each machine, so consult the owner's manual of your machine as you go through the stages of checking and fine tuning the timing on your machine.


Using a sewing machine makes sewing projects quicker and easier, but first you need to know how to wind a bobbin. The bobbin helps your sewing machine create a stitch by supplying thread to the needle.


Sewing machines can look frighteningly complex to those of us who don't know how to use them. However, don't let the fear of an unknown machine and skill set keep you from creating glorious textile wonders!


Basic sewing skills will prolong the life of your clothing. Mending usually consists of a small line of running stitches or hemming stitches. When you’ve completed your line of stitching, it is necessary to secure the thread with a knot.


The zigzag stitch is stretchy, durable, and nice to look at, making it very versatile in nature. Most sewing machines have a zigzag setting, but the zigzag stitch can also be worked easily enough by hand.


A ladder stitch is used to complete a project that requires an open seam for turning or stuffing. It is often used to sew stuffed toys, pillows or lined hems.


So you've found a great sewing project and you dug out Grandma's old sewing machine, but now what? For new sewing machine users, threading the machine can seem daunting, and even put you off the task of sewing altogether.


The modern sewing machine has a hand knob which can make using the machine extremely tiring. This article shows you a way to turn the knob much more easily.


Professional seamstresses and tailors may be able to boldly sew free handedly, but for the rest of us there is the technique of basting - sewing larger "temporary" stitches by hand to hold all of your fabric layers/pieces together properly before you send it through your machine for the "permanent" seam.


Here's a hand sewing technique that can help you with hemming, applique and mending. The purpose is to stitch one fabric or one fold of fabric to another nearly invisibly.


The split stitch is one of the most common stitches you'll use for embroidery. You may also end up using the split backstitch, which is very similar in appearance but uses a different technique.


You can make bedding yourself by sewing fitted sheets. While making flat sheets and pillowcases involves sewing in a straight line, a homemade fitted sheet can prove more difficult to sew.


This hand stitch technique gives a folksy, handmade look to a small applique. It takes a bit of time, so you'll probably use it for the occasional embellishment, rather than for an entire, large project.


Everyone has their favorite blanket for cuddling up on the couch on a chilly day, but few actually make their own customized blankets. Sew or knit your own personalized blanket or make keepsake blankets to give as gifts to friends and family that they'll cherish forever.


Adding sequins to cloth is an easy way to dress up an otherwise uneventful clothing item. Sequins are a staple part of many costumes, from ballet to the circus, so if you or your children need costumes, knowing how to sew on a sequin is always a handy skill.


Flannel is a wonderful material. It is soft, cozy, and warm. Plaid is the most popular pattern, lending it a rustic, country-cottage feel. It is commonly used for button-up shirts, but did you know that you can use it to make a simple, throw blanket as well?


Back stitch is a stitch used in embroidery and sewing stitches. Stitches are sewn backwards to the direction of the sewing. They form lines and usually used to outline shapes or add detail to an embroidered picture.


There are several methods of recycling old rags or torn clothing into rugs. Why not be eco-friendly, resourceful, and creative all in one go? Here are instructions for hooking, machine sewing, and braiding your soon-to-be rug.


A blind hem stitch is a classic way to tailor trousers or skirts to the right length. This barely-visible hem creates a crisp, clean appearance and is easy to do with just a bit of practice.


You've admired fleece tie blankets and throws because they are soft, warm, and comforting. Instead of going out and buying one, why not make your own?


Cashmere is commonly known as one of the most luxurious wools available to consumers. It is also one of the most expensive, ranging anywhere from hundreds to thousands of dollars, which can make anyone leery of being ripped off for anything less than authentic.


No-sew blankets are straightforward to make and a fun craft, even if you cannot stitch at all! This is a great project for gift-giving.


Do you have unused, worn out jeans? Got an old flannel sheet hanging around that you never use? Here's a recycling idea for you––make a warm, comfy blanket!


Aside from scullery maids who actually made their living by darning socks, the average person may not know how to properly darn a sock. But what if one of the socks in your favorite pair has developed a hole and you simply can't part with them?


Putting together a sewing kit is both fun and useful. This also makes an ideal gift for someone moving into their own place for the first time, as often people don't have something in place already to darn sock holes, mend hems, and sew back on buttons, etc.


Eyelet pliers are an easy way to put eyelets into materials. This article will show you how to use them.


Waistbands are an essential part of many clothing items, and are actually quite simple to sew. Here you will find both the instructions and step-by-step photographs to help you create the waistband you want.


Torn seams are among the most common problems plaguing sewn goods, and can happen with just about any type of fabric, from low-end to high-end. Although a torn seam can be a frustrating obstacle to encounter, fixing a torn seam is typically a simple and easy process, and will have your damaged item back to good as new in a hurry.


Bias tape (also known as bias binding) has a plethora of purposes: a seam finish, a waistband, a quick hem alternative, a substitute for facings, and certainly many others.


Whether the drawstring has pulled out of a waistband or you're inserting a drawstring or elastic in a casing you have just sewn, you'll recognize the problem of pushing a flexible drawstring through a soft, often narrow opening.


Threading a needle and securing the thread with a knot is the first step to any sewing project you are completing by hand. The process is the same whether you're threading a tiny or large needle.


Sewing machine not working? On vacation with access only to a thread and needle? Knowing how to fix a hem by hand sewing is a valuable skill, and once you learn it, it's a relatively simple process.


Many articles of  clothing  that you  sew  call for ruffles. There might be ruffles on the  sleeves , on a men's dress  shirt , or, most commonly, on a long tiered  skirt .


Smocking is done by using small stitches to gather fabric in a pattern. You can use it to create little rows of pretty pleats with colorful stitching, the perfect detail for a child's dress or the bodice of a blouse.


If you're handy with a sewing machine or stitching by hand, you can make your own mosquito net. It isn't the easiest of projects, nor the most interesting, but it certainly makes up for that with its functionality (and decorative effect if that's all you're using it for).


Puncetto Valsesiano is a knotted needlelace from the Valsesia region of Italy, in the Piedmont. It is worked with only a needle and thread. Unlike many other forms of needlelace, the patterns tend to be strictly geometric.


Bed linen with trim is always captivating, and what's more, it's usually designer sets and priced accordingly. If you add trim to a sheet set on your own, you can save a lot of money and create some great designer-style looks on your own.


A bed skirt, also called a dust ruffle, is a traditional bed dressing that covers the box spring and expands to the floor. Bed skirts come in a variety of styles, and can be bought or made.


Do you have a water bed that you love?....All except for the outrageous prices they charge for a set of sheets for it? Do you hate paying top price for a set of roughly woven, scratchy sheets just because it's for a water bed?


While a chair cover serves the practical purpose of protecting a chair cushion or finish, it also offers countless decorating applications. You can make new chair cushions to freshen up your décor, or create themed chair covers to set the tone for special occasions.


Beanbags are great for a friendly game of corn hole, or just tossing around with your friends. Beanbag chairs are as cool and comfy now as they were back in the 70's.


Hooded towels are very popular for babies and small children. A hooded towel is simply a towel that has a hood attached. When a hooded towel is used to dry a child, the hood of the towel helps to keep the child warm and helps to dry the child's hair and head.


Shrinky Dinks are popular arts-and-crafts plastic sheets that people use to create designs. They saw great popularity with children in the 1980s. Shrinky Dinks are still sold by many major retailers and online commerce sites.


Make Colored and Layered Sand or Salt Jars

If you would like to make an easy craft project using sand or salt and coloring it, this project is a great start. The items needed are budget conscious and easy to obtain.


Homemade crumbly moonsand is fun to mold, shape, and play with. The moonsand is fun for nearly everyone and is easy to store for later uses. Start making these easy and enjoyable moonsand by following this article.


You can easily make glitter at home, and you might already have the supplies to do it. Children should ask an adult for help before using the oven or sharp scissors.


If you're looking for a simple and efficient way of making dough, a cornflour recipe can do the trick. The ingredients are simple and should be easily available for anyone.


Make Cherry Blossom Art Using the Bottom of a Soda Bottle

Create elegant art using the bottom of a soda bottle, some tempera paint and heavy paper. Designing cherry blossom art is also a great project to do with the kids--even children as young as 3 years-old can be proud of their piece (with a little help).


It's easy and fun to make bangles made from plastic bottles. You can decorate them in many different ways, allowing you to create lots of bangles that match different outfits.


Making colored bubble art is a simple craft you can do if you're not so artsy and don't have much experience with crafts. It's simple to make and the craft comes out as beautiful, bright bubble-shaped colors with different patterns and designs.


Whenever the Olympics come around, the kids get excited. And to celebrate, it's fun to make a medal collection which kids can display or reward themselves with when playing sports games.


If you're looking to make your own  stress ball , one method uses the fun  Orbeez  toys. All you need is a set of these water marble toys, a clear balloon, and a water bottle.


When money is short and sidewalk chalk runs out too fast, use this easy method to make lots of chalk for your budding artists!


When you reach the end of the celery, make roses before making compost! This easy craft produces some rather elegant floral results, suitable for printing paper and fabric.


Make a lasting bouquet that does not require water. You can make and use jewelry flowers, book page flowers or fabric flowers for an unconventional and elegant look.


Pompom aliens are cute outer space beings composed of springy pipe cleaners and pompoms. They're so easy a child over three could make them but they're cute enough to convince much older people to give them a go too.


The novel  The Hunger Games , by Suzanne Collins, has taken the world by storm and left many fans wanting to show support for the resistance movement against the Capitol of Panem.


Brooches are a great fashion accessory because they are reminiscent of classic style but can also be distinctly modern. Buying brooches new from the store, though, can quickly become very expensive.


This tutorial is entirely about making flower brooches that will make great classic gifts. This ribbon brooch is perfect for daily life as well as for special occasions like a wedding.


Loom bracelets are colorful and easy to make. You can wear your bracelets as accessories or give them to friends. The essential things you'll need are an assortment of small rubber bands (often sold in loom kits) and a plastic S-clip or C-clip to hold the ends of the bracelet together.


Make a cute pig pin for pinning onto your lapel or sweater. This is a cute little project that's easy to put together and fun to wear.


Popular with celebrities and bauble lovers, the shamballa bracelet is a current hit. If you enjoy making your own jewelry pieces, making your own shamballa bracelet will allow you to customize it to suit your own colours and textures, in an affordable way.


Learn how to make a Flatline Paracord Bracelet? Start with step 1 to learn how to make a Tracer Paracord Bracelet.


Make a Fabric Flower Brooch from Fabric Samples

The fabric sampler pieces often tossed out by furniture showrooms and upholsterers are ideal for repurposing in many craft projects. In this case, they are put to excellent use making a fabric flower brooch.


Here's a quick and easy way to make a finger loop bracelet. These bracelets are great to give to your friends as friendship bracelets.


Duct tape accessories continue to fascinate the DIY crowd. With a range of amazing colors and patterns now available for duct tape, you can easily whip up neat duct tape bracelets in a variety of colors and styles for yourself and friends.


Differentiate Between "Cobra Weave" and "Fishtail Weave"

Instructions for making "Parachute Cord bracelets", "Combat Bracelets", "Survival Bracelet", "Cobra Bracelets", "Army arm bands", "Military wrist bands" and "Emergency Cord Bracelets" abound on the internet.


If you’re a baseball mom, you know that one of the fastest ways to earn cuckoo marks is by showing up with “little kid treats” for the middle and high school set (the middle school age is far more judgmental than the high school set – you’ve been warned).


Would you like to dress up your wardrobe with an ankle/heel chain that reflects your personality and fashion sense? A crafted wrap anklet is easy to put together and, of course, fashion accessories mean more if you make them yourself.


No matter how old a person is, LEGOs are always a great toy to play with. They're not only used to create figures, but they can also be used to create amazing crafts.


A rainbow bracelet can be made in a number of different ways. Here are a few ideas.


Make homemade recycled paper bracelets that can help save the Earth and have people talking all about your new hot style!


Ranger beads are used to count paces while hiking and trekking. While you can always buy pace counters, it is easy to make your own using paracord. Based around a Celtic knot, paracord ranger beads are a neat alternative to the typical plastic beads.


Rubber band loom bracelets are easy and cheap to create, making them a great option for the penny-pinching, fashion-conscious consumer. However, there are many different methods to make loom bracelets, varying from simple to complex, and the sheer number may be bewildering to beginners.


A new type of how to make elastic bracelets is displayed for you now. The elastic cord bracelets are braided with three strands of elastic cords. Here, the silver cord is used.


It's easy to make your own glitter bangles at home using pre-made bangles and glitter. Choose the colors that suit your wardrobe and personal taste.


Instead of hiding your spare and beloved buttons in the sewing basket, tip them out and turn them into wearable masterpieces. Button bracelets are easy to make and they're always fun to wear.


There are many different types of wristbands that you can make. Put some thought into what kind of wristband you want, how you intended to use it, and what material you like.


Chan Luu bracelets are one of the most popular accessories currently available in the market. However, the price of an original Chan Luu bracelet often makes people think twice before following the trend.


There are many ways to make friendship bracelets, most of which involve tying a series of knots to make a pattern. You can make a zipper pattern using a combination of forward/backward knots, and backward/forward knots.


Instead of scouring the stores and online retailers for that perfect bracelet to add to your collection, design and create your own beaded bracelet.


Here's a great project for kids. Make bracelets from an old Pringle's can! It's easy and straight-forward; just follow these easy steps.


If you're still collecting plastic bags, or you have a lot left over from past shopping without the cloth bag, you might be wondering what to do with them all.


If you're getting crafty with paracord, making a lanyard can be a fun project that can also prove to come in handy in potentially dangerous situations.


Make a Waterfall Bracelet with Two Forks

Waterfall bracelets have become trendy because they're stylish and add a pop of color to your overall look. Fortunately, making your own is a cinch––the materials are readily available in local craft stores or from online, and the bracelet itself is easy to put together.


Memory wire bracelets are a great way to mimic multiple bangles without all the hassle. It is a special wire that curves in on itself into coils, like a spring.


Maybe you are getting a hair cut and think it would be neat. Or you want to give something as a memento. Either way, a hair bracelet might be what you are looking for.


Make a Simple Macrame and Accent Bracelet

To make your own bracelet, you don’t need to have tons of materials or time! If you have 15-20 minutes to spare and some basic craft materials, you can create a nice summer style bracelet.


Is a friend's birthday party coming up, and you don't know what to make for them as a gift? This article will show you how to make a loopy bracelet for a friend.


Making jewelry from Horsehair can be a fun way to honor your horse. Instead of buying one, you can make one yourself, which makes it even more personal.


This bracelet will make you the coolest kid in school, everyone will be asking for one!


Making silverware jewelry is a fun and creative way to repurpose old utensils into unique fashion statements. Constructing a bracelet out of a fork is very easy, and you can find some forks for less than a dollar!


Charm bracelets are fun and fashionable accessories. You don't need to spend any money to wear a one-of-a-kind charm bracelet when you can make it yourself.


Name bracelets, sometimes called friendship bracelets, are easy to make as long as you have a little patience and are willing to memorize and experiment.


When the holidays are approaching, you may have trouble finding a gift, because there are so many things to choose from! There's clothes, accessories, shoes, tickets, a vacation, a meal, a movie, some sort of technology, or a photo with a frame, and so much more!


Do you love to wear fashionable bracelets that show off your great style? Do you need an accessory for your next night on the town? Maybe you just need a great birthday gift for your boyfriend, with a little personal touch.


Woah! Summer is at the end and a lot of ice-cream sticks at disposal! Well, ice-cream sticks are really useful and sometimes you can create surprising things out of them.


Bracelet holders are fun and easy to make. There are many different types, ranging from bracelet trees to bracelet boxes. This article will show you a few different ways of making a bracelet holder.


If you live in a big baseball town, opening day can be somewhat of a local holiday. Sometimes it's fun to make your own jewelry for festive occasions.


Bangles are a teenager fad and fashion. If it seems too expensive in the stores, you can easily make them right from your own home. Cute, cheap, and they make great gifts.


Create a Bracelet out of Mini Rubberbands

Did you ever get a package of those mini rubber bands for hairstyles and never know what else to do with them? Well, here's a fun and stylish use for them!


Create a Charm Bracelet to Tell Your Story

Did you know that charm bracelets could tell stories? Each charm bracelet tells a story of the wearer’s life; who they are, were, and what made them the person they are today.


Safety pins can be used to form an interesting and very presentable bracelet that will get a second look. It takes a bit of patience to make but once you're into the rhythm, it's an enjoyable process.


This simple  bracelet  is surprisingly easy to make. All you need is wire, beads, pliers, and a little bit of twisting. You can make several using different colors for the wire and beads in a short period of time.


For those of you who like to recycle and be crafty at the same time, here's your chance. These pop tab bracelets can be worn by anyone with an edgy sense of fashion.


A multi-strand bracelet is a graceful and elegant arm piece. It can be made in several ways, of which two styles are given here.


Braided bracelets are made with a variety knot combinations and colors, allowing for endless types of different bracelets. This beginner guide provides a fun way for you to learn how to braid bracelets using an easy and versatile technique.


Loom bands are the hottest new craze! Everyone's wearing accessories made from these colorful little rubber bands. They might be called loom bands, but you don't actually need a loom to create fun crafts.


This staples bracelet looks delicate and fetching. It's simple to make and can be in any color of staple of your choosing.


So you've experimented with making bracelets with loom bands and making bracelets with beads; now you want to bring the two together to make loom band with beads.


Make a Starburst Bracelet Using the Rainbow Loom

If you've mastered the basics of the Rainbow Loom™, you might be ready for a more involved project. Looks like you're ready to make a star-burst (asterisk-shaped) bracelet!


Make an Inverted Fishtail Bracelet from Rainbow Loom

You've mastered the basic stitch of the fishtail now, but you're not ready to try out things like the 3 peg fishtail or the hexafish. What now? There's another, easy pattern of fishtail called the inverted fishtail, and here's how to make one!


Make the Swirl 'N' Braid Friendship Bracelet

This  bracelet  is very easy to make. It should take about 30-45 minutes to make.


Braided bracelets can add a kick to your everyday outfits and are fun and easy to make. They're also a great alternative to wearing more expensive store-bought bracelets.


Making Rag Rug bracelets is a classic activity for all ages. The bracelets come out beautiful, even though it may be just a bunch of scraps of fabric.


Make Loom Band Patterns Without the Loom

Do you want to get in on the rainbow loom band trend without having to buy a loom? You can make awesome rainbow band patterns using household supplies like pencils and forks to weave the same designs you'd weave using a loom.


Do you want to make a great impression in school, without your teachers giving you a detention? Then here's your article!


Making bracelets with thread can be a fun way to spend the day. There are a variety of different designs and knots you can use when making threaded bracelets.


Creating a woven arrow bracelet is very easy, but it takes a long time. Be aware of this fact as you go along.


Rainbow Looms are cheap, fun bands that you can get at many craft stores around the world. A fun hobby for anyone, weaving bracelets on a Rainbow Loom is easy and the items make great gifts or just accessories for family and friends.


A rainbow loom fishtail is a fun and cute craft that can be done easily with a loom or your fingers. You can create so many different things with a loom fishtail, but some simple projects you can try are a bracelet or a keychain.


Make a Rainbow Loom Fishtail Bracelet Without a Loom

If you don't have a loom but you do have loom bands and a desire to make a fishtail bracelet, you're in luck. By following these simple instructions, your fingers become the loom and you can still make that bracelet.


Have you seen the movie Despicable Me? The minions are many peoples favorite part of the film. If you’re thinking about making a loom band, why not make a minion band?


Want to make a cool bow with your rainbow loom? These bows can be added to bracelets, rings, or even hair pieces. Here's how to make one!


Whether you want a fun project for Halloween or just a new challenge to build your Rainbow Loom skills, this bracelet is a great choice. Start with step one to craft a pumpkin loom bracelet.


Make a Ladder Bracelet on the Rainbow Loom

Rainbow Looms allow you to make many great and colorful crafts from colored rubber bands. The Ladder Bracelet is a project which requires just a small amount of time and effort.


Make a Fishtail Bracelet with a Rainbow Loom

You got a Rainbow Loom kit for Christmas? Congrats! You've mastered the basic stitch of rubber band bracelets, so what stitch to learn, now? A fishtail bracelet, of course!


Bracelets made out of paracord make interesting accessories, but they are also practical. If you find yourself in an emergency, you can use the paracord in the bracelet to help you out.


Make a French Braid Bracelet (Rainbow Loom or Monster Tail Loom)

You may already know how to make a French braid with hair, but these instructions will allow you to make a French braid bracelet out of rubber bands with a Monster Tail or Rainbow Loom.


This tutorial explains a simple way to make knotted string bracelet. All you need is some string and beads to create a style statement.


A fishtail loom bracelet can be a beautiful, stylish and colorful addition to your jewelry collection. It's also a simple project to complete with a rainbow loom, a plastic loom used to weave colorful rubber bands into bracelets and charms.


Friendship bracelets are a past-time many of us enjoyed at summer camps or in elementary school art class. However, that doesn't make string bracelets a thing of the past; making your own string-based bracelet is an easy and fun way to add a splash of color to your outfit (or your friends)!


Fishtail bracelets are incredibly popular with children of all ages and many adults even enjoy wearing them!  [1]   These fun and trendy bracelets are made with rubber bands that are woven together in a “fishtail” pattern, which is also sometimes called a “chevron” design.


A fun project to get rid of your extra embroidery thread!


Do you want to give a friend the perfect gift?  Friendship bracelets  are a simple and enjoyable project to make and only require some thread. Here's a step-by-step guide to get you started, with easy, medium and advanced bracelet patterns.


Chevron bracelets are very popular, especially as friendship bracelets. Giving your friends chevron friendship bracelets is a fun way to show them you care, or you can wear them yourself!


If you love bracelets, a Silk Thread Bangle will really make you want to make yourself one. So, here is the way to make a Silk thread bangle.


Make a Paracord 550 Bracelet Without Buckle (Cobra Stich Followed by King Cobra)

Paracord has outstanding tensile strength and there are seven strands in the cord itself. Therefore, by wearing a paracord bracelet means carrying a life saver along .There are multiple uses of paracord: you can tie almost anything, it can act as shoelace, etc.


Paracord is a type of stretchy rope used as suspension and parachute cables. Because of their uniquely knotted look, some people enjoy taking these cords and turning them into arm bracelets.


Make a Braided Bracelet Using Korea Cotton Wax Cord

To many fans of handicraft, making a braided bracelet allows them to own something with a cultural and artsy touch. They are often trendy and changeable, and to the key point, each tutorial on how to make a braided bracelet only take a few minutes from gathering together needed materials to finish!


In this tutorial you will learn how to make an easy knot bracelet. It's a fun project with a beautiful end result. Start at step 1 to make your own chic chunky knot bracelet.


This article shows you how to make a boa paracord bracelet. This is a wider paracord braid, and is easier if you have a paracord bracelet jig. Keep in mind that this is a harder style of paracord bracelet to make.


Making your own braided accessories is fun, easy, and very inexpensive. We’ll show you how to make your own 4-strand braided bracelet using embroidery thread.


The wave knot bracelet is a quick, easy, and fun bracelet to make. You can use as many or as few strings or colors as you want, and they almost  always  come out looking awesome!


Want to make a gift for your friends? Give them a Chinese Staircase friendship bracelet and tell them you made it yourself! The fact that you put time and effort into making them a personalized gift will make it all the more special.


Making your own hemp bracelets is easy and can add style to any outfit, or be given as a thoughtful gift to a friend. Show off your crafting skills and save a few bucks by trying one of these methods for making a macrame, spiral, or beaded hemp bracelet.


Within some military units, it's a tradition to make what is known as a "combat bracelet" using paracord from a soldier's trouser ties and a button from their uniform.


Friendship bracelets are typically made of thread and you can give them to a friend as a token of friendship. You can also easily make friendship bracelets to add to your own collection of accessories, or sell them to make a profit.


Choose a Pattern on Friendship–Bracelets.net

Do you want to  make a friendship bracelet ? Are you having a hard time choosing a good pattern? Friendship-bracelets.net is a site that has over thousands of different patterns to choose from!


Bandana bracelets can be great fashion accessories for guys or girls. They don't cost much at all, and are very easy to make. Making bandana bracelets can be a fun little project when hanging out with friends.


Crochet bracelets are simple, quick, and easy to customize. You can crochet a bracelet using nothing but yarn and a few simple stitches, or you could try incorporating beads or similar embellishments into your stitches if you feel a little more daring.


Badge pins are a cool way to decorate and personalize otherwise drab clothing/bags etc. Pin them anywhere you want for that unique touch. With your own easy-to-make circular badge pin, you can be sure that no one else will have the same as you!


Button pins are pretty and inexpensive pieces of jewelry to make yourself. They have endless color, size and pattern possibilities depending on the buttons you choose.


Pins are a great way to show off your individuality. Unfortunately, it can be difficult to find that perfect pin. Luckily, it is easy to make a pin using a few supplies from around your home and a flat backed safety pin.


This is an incredibly easy project with an amazing outcome. All you need are curtain rings, glue and suitable fabric. If you choose fabric that matches a favorite outfit, you can make a piece of jewelry that gives your  wardrobe  a lift!


Buttons and badges are great for identifying employees and event attendees or for displaying company, group or event logos, motivational or promotional slogans, or short, clever sayings.


Doll collections are fun to begin, especially when you share the experience with a loved one. To help potential doll collectors make the right choices for them, Paradise Galleries has assembled five simple steps on how to begin your collection.


Pinky:st is a cute and popular figure series in Japan with interchangeable parts. Unfortunately, there are some fake dolls (bootlegs) floating around the market.


Polymer clay is a sculpting medium used by crafters and artists alike. It's soft and can be easily formed into a wide variety of shapes. The great thing about polymer clay is that, while it's soft and easy to manipulate, when baked it becomes hard.


Polymer clay can be used to make many kinds of molds. Anyone can make them, and mold making is also one of the most fun and useful things to do with polymer clay.


Did you ever have trouble finding that perfect button for your latest creation? Why not make your own using polymer clay? Polymer clay buttons are easy to make, and the design possibilities are endless!


If you have a decorative item that you would like to reproduce, you can make a mold of the item in order to make the reproductions yourself. You do not have to be a professional to get professional results with your molds, and you can make molds of any size, weight or shape.


Polymer clay bracelets make a great DIY jewelry project for kids and adults. You can make whimsical designs using just a bit of clay and your hands.


Adore the clay flowers Thai artists are renowned for making so beautifully? You can create your own lovely treasures today, with a little practice and patience, following these simple steps.


It's fun to make your own dinosaur eggs at home. There are various methods you can use, but each needs only a few simple materials. You could display the dinosaur eggs, or hide them and encourage children to go on a dinosaur hunt in your backyard or in a park.


Ivory is used for a variety of ornamental objects such as beads, buttons, jewelry, pottery, figurines, and handles for knives and letter openers. Authentic ivory is rarely used today because of significant population declines of elephants and other mammals that resulted from widespread hunting for ivory.


Stick pins are useful for pinning things to a bulletin or cork board. If you're going to use them for display purposes, they may as well look nice in their own right.


Whether you’re honoring Remembrance Sunday or just looking for a new design to make out of clay, making poppies out of polymer clay is a fun DIY project you can easily do at home.


Clay beads are simple and fun to make. They make great statement jewelry, charms, and key chains. You can make them using air-dry clay or polymer clay.


Making ceramics is easy! Once you know the basics, you'll be able to start creating your own pieces in no time flat. It may seem like an intimidating process at first, but once you're over the learning curve, it's masterpiece city.


Making pottery was a very important part of life in the Anasazi culture. This was a way for them to show their creativity, release stress, and make a living.


Clay beads are a great kids craft. You can make necklaces, bracelets, or hanging ornaments. Then, you can color them with markers. Use your imagination!


A clay bird can be especially difficult to create because their bodies are shown as an oval that has lots of details needed and their tail is feathery, which is hard to shape out.


Making soap is a fun hobby that can turn into a full-time business or at least a way to make a little extra money. Homemade soaps, especially those that use organic ingredients or beautiful designs, are a hit with many customers since they are an inexpensive luxury and a popular gift-giving idea.


Embroidered, custom apparel and accessories is a huge business that is easy to start with an embroidery machine and basic business skills. While it can be a little tricky to choose equipment and find the right customers to target, it's possible to start small in your spare time and build a full time embroidery business.


If you're a crafty person who's looking for a bit of extra money, a craft business may be the answer for you. However, it's difficult to simply start a business with no previous experience.


Running a craft store can be a lucrative and rewarding business. It gives you a chance to teach others and be immersed in creativity. It's also possible to make a good living, since the craft industry is a billion dollar industry.


If you have a flair for floral arrangement, working with silk and artificial flowers could be a great way to make extra money or start a full-fledged business.


If you have a love of all things make able, and love fabric, sewing and other such things, then starting a fabric store could be the thing that you need.


Most people buy candles at one point or another, making them a great product for you to create and sell. To start a business, you first need to learn the appropriate skills for candle making.


Silicone molds are favored by casters because they are easy to use and don't require much mold release. While you can buy them in all sorts of shapes, sizes, and designs, sometimes finding the perfect mold for a custom piece is impossible.


Many people who enjoy crafting are able to turn their hobby into a successful home business. Craft sales are a booming business, with many avenues for selling, including local retail stores and online craft shops.


Ever considered opening your own art gallery and store? Well, this guide can help you do just that. Just be sure to remember that, although it may be your passion, you are still running a business, treat your gallery accordingly.


If you are a craftsman who wants to spend more time creating art than working on marketing and sales, you have many different options to sell your crafts online.


If you are an ace at making bracelets, you might consider moving on to making a little money from them as well. However, it might seem a little daunting to launch into a bracelet sales business to begin with, especially with so many sellers of such objects already out there in the marketplace.


Frosting a mirror is the perfect weekend project for a boring mirror without a frame. You can even frost a drab glass tabletop or windowpane. All you will need is a good stencil, some contact paper, and glass etching solution.


Stained glass is an ideal craft for creating a beautiful ornament, picture frame, or window decoration. Learning how to solder stained glass can open up the door to a lot of great craft ideas.


Make Your Windows Look Like Stained Glass

Stained glass is a beautiful expression of art that makes use of both sunlight and generated light to enhance it's beauty. Creating stained glass panes and artwork takes a lot of work and skill.


This article explains how a beginner can make glass beads from scratch, using a method called "lampworking".


The term stained glass generally refers to the process of combining various shapes of already colored glass. The color of stained glass comes from the addition of metallic salts during its manufacturing.


Glass slumping, sometimes called warm glass or glass art, is a form of artistic expression that uses the heat of a gas or electric kiln to melt 2 or more different pieces of glass together and fuse them into 1 piece.


A different twist on the traditional snow globe is to create one using stemware, a little cardboard and lots of creativity. This snow globe has no liquid inside it like the traditional snow globe but will be just as enchanting…if not more.


Do you have old wine glasses that are sitting in the cabinet and getting dusty as the years go by? This DIY project can liven them up for your next dinner party, or as a gift for someone else.


Modern mirrors are made by depositing aluminum. But back in the Victorian era aluminum wasn't available and so they made their mirrors using silver metal.


Strictly speaking, mercury glass is a type of double-walled blown glass with a reflective, silver coating sealed between both walls. This technique was primarily used during the mid to late 1800s, making true mercury glass fairly expensive.


An infinity mirror is a magical illusion mirror that gives a perception of great depth to a very thin mirror array. The perceived depth can be very many feet even though the mirror may not be actually deeper than a couple of inches.


Cabochons are an important part of fused glass jewelry. Dichroic cabochons are widely used in fused glass earrings, fused glass pendants, bracelets, and necklaces.


Wire wrapping crystals can make an inexpensive but heart-felt handmade gift, or if you perfect your technique, you can transform wire and crystals or pretty stones into genuine art.


A great way to impress your friends on Halloween or at a cosplay event is to create your own costumes and armor from wire. Or  crochet a purse  made of copper.


Every now and then you find an amazing picture frame that has no glass because it has either broken or it just didn't come with one. So now is the time to learn how to do it yourself.


Whether it is because the sword has become blunt from use or it came without a keen enough edge for your liking, knowing how to sharpen a sword is a skill that  every  sword collector should learn eventually.


Wire working requires a good understanding of the properties and characteristics of the wire that you are working with. When getting started in this popular hobby, the range of wire and metals can be a little daunting at first.


Whether setting a window pane, creating a stained glass mosaic, or doing some other project, cutting glass is a handy skill that isn't difficult to pick up.


A homemade wire chain can be made in several ways. One easy to make way is by using a spool dolly to "knit" the chain. Read on to learn how.


Glass casting, or kiln casting, is the method of creating glass sculptures by placing glass into a mold and letting it take the shape inside. There are several techniques you can use to cast glass.


Reuse old wire hangers by remaking them into more useful items, such as padded clothes hangers, shoe hangers, or coat racks. Wire hangers can also be useful with household tasks like snaking clogged drains, running cable wires behind drywall, and skimming debris off a backyard pool.


Glass responds to extreme changes in temperature by cracking. Making drinking glasses from recycled bottles requires either a bottle cutter or string wrapped in alcohol.


If you have 10 minutes, a little rope and an old vase or glass bottle, then you can create a rope bottle vase in no time. Transform the vase or glass bottle into something new, hip and casual using a bit of glue and different colored sisal rope and polypropylene cord.


A bottle tree is a type of recycled glass sculpture that is popular with gardeners. Its origins lay in Egypt, where bottles were used to capture spirits.


Flattened glass bottles can be an interesting piece of artwork, a thematic drinks tray, or a fancy cutting board. It is not possible to "slump" bottles with normal household appliances, but once you have a kiln the process is easy to learn and fun to experiment with.


Sea glass jars are beautiful, with their soft colors and frosted finish. Used as candle votives, they can cast a soft, dreamy glow. Used as vases, they can give your home a fresh, country look.


A quick and easy centerpiece to create can be fashioned with a glass bottle and oodles of imagination. Fill and stuff with a variety of goodies and then flourish the bottle with flowers or greenery.


We use emojis in our lives every day. There are emoji shirts, emoji phone cases, and even emoji jars. Surprise a loved one with one of these to make their day.


A marbled bottle is a pretty object suitable for using as a vase, decorative item, or even for filling with kitchen gifts. Here is how to make your own marbled bottle using an ordinary glass bottle.


Instead of tossing away those glass bottles, why not turn them into vases for your flowers? All you need is a little bit of paint; if you want something more elegant, you could try etching cream instead!


Recycle those empty wine bottles into something useful--a glass to help you drink that next bottle! You can transform your old wine bottles into wine tumblers using a few tools and a bit of time.


Galaxy glow-in-the-dark jars are magical looking glowing jars that sparkle in the darkness. Glow sticks will give you the brightest glow, but they won't last forever.


Everyone has seen white christmas lights adorning walls, adding a delicate touch of accent lighting to any area, but did you know you can make accent lights using empty wine bottles?


Make an awesome wind chime out of old wine bottles! perfect for those who want to recycle and want something nice to hang on their patio.


Make Twine Wrapped Vases from Wine Bottles

Old wine bottles can be glammed up and reused by adding twine in a decorative way. Once completed, the bottles can be used as vases or simply placed on a shelf as a decoration.


Make Inexpensive Wine Bottle Centerpieces

Recycle those wine bottles and transform them into beautiful inexpensive decorations for your home. All you need is a can of spray paint.


Activity jars help you to accomplish tasks. They can also be used to preserve memories. The rationale for using the activity jar is up to you, so various options are provided here.


While this is a very simple project, the result looks rustic, tactile and very appealing. These containers are ideal for holding flowers, pencils, bits and pieces and even kitchen utensils, depending on how large a jar you use.


Painted glitter bottles are a great way to improve the look of an ordinary bottle and repurpose it for something more glam. Choose a shape of bottle that you like the look of, and give it a makeover.


In a few simple steps you can make an amazing collection of bottles that glow under any basic blacklight.


Decorative bottles on your kitchen counter brightens the look of your kitchen. You may have seen them at hotels and shows. Now even you can have one at your own place.


Looking for the perfect chandelier or candelabra and haven’t found “the one?” Don’t spend thousands of dollars at a retail store. Instead make your own using special old glass bottles.


Turning old beer or soda bottles into goblets is a fun way to recycle and reuse. With just a few easy steps you can cut up old bottles and glue them back together into a new shape to make reusable glasses that are great for serving wine or beer.


Impossible bottles are, quite literally, the unbelievable result of dedicated focus, patience, a steady hand and a great deal of lateral thinking. This article will show you how to place certain items into an "impossible bottle".


Got any useless empty wine bottles in your house? If so, consider recycling them into something chic and useful instead. In this tutorial, you'll learn how to make your own bottle candle holder or hurricane lamp.


A thermos is a drink container that uses several layers of insulation to trap heat, keeping hot liquids hot and cold liquid cold for long periods of time.


Making a message in a bottle can be an entertaining craft and a fun experiment. People have been making and sending messages in bottles for thousands of years.


For a unique and interesting centerpiece, recycle a wine bottle into a cool terrarium-type centerpiece. This project is ideal for an adult to construct but great for kids to assist, especially with the plant selection.


A memory jar is all about keeping those small memories as a record so that at the end of the year you can open up the jar and remember them! Follow these simple steps to create a year of fun to never forget!


Do you need something to do? Or a quick gift for your friend? Well try this DIY! it is a simple DIY galaxy jar that brings space to you. It's great for any ages and is super quick and easy!


Pictures are past, wall paper is the past, paint, pah! If you have a room, whole home, office space or any area to decorate why not use glass jars! Glass jars are a great way to decorate.


Make a Mason Jar Foaming Hand Soap Dispenser

Have a favorite foaming hand soap but just not a fan of the packaging? Create a home style, comfortable looking soap dispenser using a regular mason jar and lid.


Decorating Mason jars has become a popular craft. These jars have ample uses, including storage, display and decoration, and it's great to find a new use for them instead of simply tossing them out.


Looking for a cool way to make your bottles, vases and jars pop? By adding a 3-D element to everyday kitchen or house ware, you can take plain old items to an entirely new level.


Use a Pot Melt Technique with Bullseye Glass

Pot Melt is a technique where Bullseye Glass scraps or other COE 90 scraps can be used to create interesting fused glass color combinations and visual effect by mixing and melting together various colors and shades of glass in a container.


Tempered glass, or toughened glass, is glass that has been heat-treated to make it stronger, more resistant to heat and break in a way to prevent injury.


A "bored jar" is a variation on the gratitude jar or an activities schedule. It's a fun way to help yourself find activities by having fun suggestions at your fingertips without having to think about it.


Fiberglass is a type of plastic that is impregnated with small glass fibers for reinforcement (it is also known as GRP, for glass-reinforced plastic).


Freshly broken glass is one of the most dangerous things to keep around the house. If you want to smooth the edges to salvage a glass bottle, object or sheet, you will need a tool or substance that sands down the edge until it is smooth and opaque.


A glitter jar can mean either a jar that's decorated with glitter or a jar that contains glitter, somewhat similar to the old snow-globe. Whatever your take on the glitter jar, here are a few ideas for making your own.


Glass art can add a decorative touch to your home in the form of vases, trays, centerpieces, and more. You can create your own glass art by melting down old bottles that have accumulated in your home.


Making glass is a very ancient process, with archaeological evidence of glass making dating back to before 2500 BC.  [1]   Once a rare and prized art, manufacturing glass has become a common industry.


This tutorial will teach you how to split anything made of glass in half. It uses fire and cold water to create a temperature difference that will break the glass.


In 1291, the mayor of Venice, Italy ordered that all glass factories move to the island of Murano to prevent harmful factory fires from affecting Venice.


A wine bottle can be used as a vase, candle holder or glass, depending on your preferences. This article explains how to cut the wine bottle, then offers some suggestions for decorating it.


While many brands of alcohol have their own cachet when it comes to labels and overall look, sometimes you might prefer either hiding the brand origins or simply improving on the bottle's current style.


After a jar candle has burned to the end of its usefulness, you're still left with the glass jar. Whether you want to reuse it or recycle it, that wax has got to come out somehow!


Make use of those mason jars and transform them into a work of art! Decorate your home with a rustic vase made from an old mason jar.


Glow jars are a great addition to any party. You can also use them as decoration in your bedroom. There are many different ways you can make one. This article will show you a few:


Are you looking for a fun way to reuse and repurpose old mason jars? Or hunting for an easy but pretty project to make a gift for a loved one? Here's a creative way to use a mason jar to make an awesome outdoor lantern!


Do you love to stargaze? Make a constellation map using a mason jar and some aluminum!


Coloring your mason jars is a great way to add a pop of color to your table setting or party decorations. To color your mason jars, you can either tint them with food coloring, paint them with acrylic paint, or spray paint them.


Etching your glass water bottle at home can be an inexpensive way of adding a personal touch to its otherwise plain surface. It also has practical purposes, like etching your water bottle with your name.


Ball mason jars are a type of home canning jar made by the Ball Corporation. The company started making mason jars back in 1880, and many people today still use these for canning, or collect the jars as a hobby.


A happiness jar is a project inspired by Elizabeth Gilbert, the author of  Eat, Pray, Love .  [1]   It's a simple way of reminding yourself every day of the good that came out of your day, even if the day has been a challenge.


Acrylic glass, often referred to by the trademarked term Plexiglas, is a strong, transparent plastic with various uses. Because it is transparent and needs to perform well in high-stress applications, you will need a special type of glue called methylene chloride to bond two pieces.


If you've purchased a fiberglass kit, you'll need to know how to work with these materials — or else things are about to get a little messy. The first step is building your mold, and then you can move onto preparing your fiberglass cloth and working with the hardener.


Glass can be etched in two ways. It can be etched using a special cream or, for the more advanced craftsperson, it can be etched using sandblasting.


Gelcoat protects fiberglass and maintains a shiny surface. Gelcoat is often used to protect the hull of a boat. With wear and tear, the gelcoat on fiberglass needs to be replaced.


Drill Small Holes in Glass for Jewelry or Wind Chimes

A simple and fast method of drilling small holes in glass for jewelry or wind chimes.


The art of fusing different glasses together can be used to create sculptures, jewelry, dishware, and other beautiful pieces. Despite the intricate appearance of fused glass, the process of fusing glass together is quite simple.


Glass etchings can be done at home with a few supplies from the craft store. By applying a cream such as Armour Etch to a stencil, you can customize your own drinking glasses and baking dishes and make professional-looking gifts for others.


A great way to recycle old wine bottles is to use them for home decorations. However, if you need to change their shape for the craft, you'll find that cutting them takes a lot of practice.


Home projects, like window repairs, often require the cutting of thick glass. While you can pay a professional to cut the glass for you, doing it yourself is much more cost effective.


The process of how to cut tempered glass cannot be accomplished. Tempered glass is essentially a safety glass, and if you attempt to cut it, you will end up shattering the tempered glass into many tiny pieces.


Stained glass is colored glass that is cut and placed into mosaic pictures and is a form of painting that has been used for almost a thousand years.


Acrylic glass, (polymethyl methacrylate) is hard clear plastic, and is commonly known as Plexiglass. Plexiglass can be used instead of glass in most situations, and it is often preferable to glass because it is tough and doesn’t break as easily as glass.


Wondering how you can tell the difference between cut and pressed glass? Press your nose to the screen and keep reading for the answers.


You may have seen vases made from bottles and wondered how they cut the glass. The process is simple, and with a few steps you can have other people wondering about your glass creations!


Using any glass bottle or jar, you can create gorgeous tinted containers that will look delightful sitting in front of a sunny window, sheltering a glowing candle or holding a bushel of flowers.


Glass can be used to make beautiful crafts for the home, including stained glass, mosaics and light fixtures. Although most machined glass is cut by professionals, it is possible to cut glass safely at home, if you have the right tools.


Learning how to cut mirror yourself has many benefits. You can create any design or shape you desire without settling for what's available on the market.


Bending a glass pane or bottle to a precise shape is not feasible without professional equipment. However, glass rods and tubing is easy to bend, and frequently done by artists and people working in laboratories.


Clear glass can be dyed to look like pale sea glass. Whether you want to create blue mason jars or a colorful lighting fixture, dyeing the surface of the glass requires only a few supplies, a few minutes of work and extra drying time.


Glassblowing is the art of creating glass sculptures by manipulating molten glass. Glassblowing was first developed in the Middle East around 300 BC.


Metal prints are a great alternative to canvas paintings. However, the cost of having prints produced on metal can be quite high. You can try printing on metal at home with an inkjet printer or with transfer sheets.


A non-traditional way to display pictures and give them decorative appeal is to present them using a wire photo holder. You can create your own thematic wire photo holders with the right materials.


Silver was a popular metal used in coins for centuries, until its price reached the point that the metal in the coins exceeded the face value of the dimes, quarters, and half dollars that used it.


Whether you’re looking to spruce up an art project or give a poem a better platform than printer paper, you might need to age a sheet of paper. While the internet has many aging methods for you to try,  crumpling and spritzing  is the top action to take.


Paper flowers are perfect for weddings, get-well-soons, birthdays, baby showers, decorations, and just a kind "thinking of you" moment for anyone in your life.


With the autumn season come many holidays, such as Halloween and Thanksgiving. Many people choose to hold dinners and parties for these occasions. Serving trays come in handy here, an in various ways.


A sleep pillow is a sleep aid, a small pillow filled with herbs that are thought to encourage better sleep.


Perfume your drawers and wardrobe with the heady scent of violets by making simple violet sachets. These also make wonderful gifts for those who love the fragrance of violets.


The mouse has long been considered a delightful creature for the purposes of portrayal in art and craft. This walnut mouse is cute, easy-to-make and can be used for school fundraising or art projects.


Boot trays are useful for catching the drips, salt and snow from outdoor shoes and boots. They're usually a tad boring for the mud room though. Try spicing up your usual ordinary boot tray by adding some pebbles.


Collages can be made from a variety of materials found around the home or in nature. A shell collage is a particularly nice version of a collage because it lets you place the favorite shells and beach finds that you've collected from your beach walks and visits over the years in a lovely display for everyone to see.


Make a Frankenstein Pop up Card (Robert Sabuda Method)

Frankenstein has been scaring children by reading the book, and then from watching the scary movies, and makes a great pop-up card to send or use as seating card at a party for friends of scary movies as well as on Halloween.


The Christmas holidays can get lost in all the modern hustle and bustle but taking the time to make your own old-fashioned pine cone center piece will bring back some of the traditional holiday fun.


Little matchboxes can be turned into small keepsake boxes very easily using tiny shells. The transformation is a pretty one and can be used to contain small items like paper clips and jewellery.


For the perfect/unique welcome mat for your beach home (or any home), create a smooth stone mat that will make your friends and family feel welcome.


Make a Valentine Candy Box Pop up Card (Robert Sabuda Method)

How great it would be to send that special someone an exclusive Valentine's Day pop up card that holds a candy box. Since the box stands up, you can place actual candy or chocolates inside and hand deliver it along with your special Valentine's Day Gift.


Garlands are a wonderful way to decorate your home for the holidays. You can hang them over fireplace mantles, in doorways, and over windows. You can even wrap them around Christmas trees and railings!


Perhaps you have a juicy paperback that you don't want others to know that you are reading,or you want to protect your paperback's covers from damage, or you just don't like the look of the cover artwork?


Make a Turkey Pop up Card (Robert Sabuda Method)

Thanksgiving Day in America is a time to celebrate and give thanks. A time of families getting together and enjoying a holiday dinner, it can be a fitting tribute to the Thanksgiving spread to be able to include turkey designed pop-up cards on the table with the name of the family member, the date, and a few words to fit the occasion, and place on the table to show each where they will be seated.


If someone special you know is having a birthday, impress them by giving them a handmade pop-up birthday card. Making a pop-up birthday card is a meaningful gesture and allows for much more personalization than buying a store bought card, so you can wish your loved one a happy birthday in style.


While books and water don't usually mix, it is possible to make a book float on water, for a sweet surprise. Making a "book boat" requires a little effort but it results in a fabulous illusion that can serve as a neat trick, a useful movie/play prop or just something to amuse yourself with.


Make an Ark Pop up Card (Robert Sabuda Method)

Make your next children's party centered around Noah's Ark, with all the accessories that match. Send the invitations using this one of a kind Ark Pop up Card and and watch the excitement begin.


Fold an Instructional Booklet Into a Flower

Do you have old game instructions lying around that you don't really need anymore? This article will show you how to turn them into a fun decoration!


A hollowed-out book is a clever place to hide valuables. It's easy to make yours one-of-a-kind with a personalized book choice, although you probably want to pick something beautiful rather than a great read.


Libraries protect their books with plastic slip covers, but how can you get a few covers when they are available only in bulk? Well, look no further for your quick and easy substitute!


Make a Unicorn Pop up Card (Robert Sabuda Method)

Unicorns  have always seemed like mysterious creatures, and in the imagination of the young, have always held some promise of adventure. Though the modern popular image of the unicorn is sometimes that of a horse differing only in the horn on its forehead, the traditional unicorn has a billy-goat beard, a lion's tail, and cloven hooves—these distinguish it from a horse.


Wreck This Journal is a book; not the kind that you read, though, it is a participatory book. Its pages are filled with instructions on how to ruin your newly purchased copy of Wreck This Journal, and it is up to you on how to follow them.


Make a Wizard of Oz Pop up Card (Robert Sabuda Method)

In the Wizard of Oz, Dorothy and her friends follow the yellow brick road to find the Wizard of Oz. Create your own Emerald City of Oz and plan a  birthday party  with the Wizard of Oz as the theme and your pop ups for table decorations.


If you have a dull cover on your diary, adding a label can make it look a whole lot more interesting. Or, maybe you want to make a label as a decoy, so that nobody twigs to it being your diary.


There are billions of stories that have been told in all of humanity and so there are a few that can be safely forgotten. Take a tour through a thrift store and you'll find hundreds of old hardcover books that are just begging to find a new life.


It's always fun to have friends anonymously fill your slam book and find out what everyone really thinks about you. If you don't want to buy one from your nearest stationery shop, it's a good idea to make one.