Homemade Drum and Shaker Tutorial
Aren’t these homemade instruments gorgeous? Urban Organica has a wonderful tutorial showing how to make them from items you probably already have! Big thanks to Our Green Nest for the tip! (Link)
Repurpose a T-Shirt into Kid Pants
I love finding new ways to use old clothes. This tutorial comes to us from Rookie Moms. Using and old T-shirt, you can sew up some comfy new pants for the little ones! (Link)
Valentines Round-up
Want to show your kids a little extra love this Valentines Day? Here are a few of my faves from the past couple of weeks: Ipod valentines from Pursuit of Craftyness Tic-tac-toe game from…
How to Make a Dot Cake
You had me at dot cake. Seriously…I’m gushing all over myself here. Inchmark has some great tips on how to easily make some dots for your next birthday cake, or cupcakes, or whatever else…
Best Pajama Pants Tutorial..Ever
Ok…so crazy skull print aside…this tutorial at Instructables is awesome. I know very little about sewing and I cranked out about 10 pair of pants around Christmas using these instructions. Please note, that if…
Repurposed Shirt to Rabbit Tutorial
Miaou shows us step-by-step how to turn a long-sleeved shirt into friendly bunny! This is a great way to keep a favorite shirt around that has been outgrown or soiled! Click here for the…
How to Make a Rubberband Gun
I’m always afraid that I’ll post too many projects for toddlers, or girls specifically…since that’s what I’m naturally drawn to…having two small girls of my own. So, I was elated when I came across…
How to Make Reverse Applique Beanbags
I’ve been meaning to make beanbags for my girls for months now, but these are WAY cuter than anything I would have come up with. Check out Whimsy Love for the details on how…
Flickr Inspiration: Make a Feltboard
1. 5 little chickens, 2. feltboardclover, 3. felt board in progress, 4. weather-felts, 5. felt faces, 6. felt board play Don’t know how to make a feltboard? Visit JC Handmade for a handy-dandy tute!…
Doll Hair Tutorial
If you’re interested in doll-making and want to learn about making yarn wigs for your creations, be sure to check out this tutorial at Crafty Sheep. And be sure to check out the comments…
Dishtowel Apron Tutorial
Here’s another apron to add to the list! Made by Petchy shares this “ridiculously simple” apron tutorial using a dishtowel and some ribbon. Embellish as desired!
Repurpose Sleeves into Pants Tutorial
Holy smiling tushies, Batman! Look at those pants…I mean sleeves…I mean. Ok. Ok. I’m done amusing myself. These happy knickers are the handiwork of Just Tutes who fashioned them out of a pair of…
Upholstered Growth Chart Pattern
This growth chart is so much prettier than anything you’ll find in stores. It’s made from a board, some batting, and fabric and you can make one, too! Unraveled shares the pattern and all…
How To Make Juggling Balls
Check out these awesome juggling balls made from racquetballs, tennis balls, rice, and balloons! Do you have any budding circus performers in the house? These will surely go over well! Click on over to…
Flickr Inspiration > Make a felt crown
1. Side View, 2. Pretty Princess Felt Ponytail Holders, Hot Pink, 3. wool felt crown, 4. crown detail, 5. Upcycled Wool Felt Crown, 6. Wool Felt Crown, 7. tree, 8. september birthday crown, 9….