Crafters Medley: 30 Neat-O Projects To Make (May 2009)

Postcard Train Case Project By cleverkaren.blogspot.com

1. Postcard Train Case: Print off some sheets of your favorite graphics, get out the Modge Podge and turn a plain old case into something gorgeous!
2. Reversible Flowerpot Wrap Tutorial: Quite a cute little wrap/cozy for 4″ terracotta pots. There’s a pdf download available for the template.
3. DIY: Chic Fabric Covered Magnetic Board: Here’s how to cover a magnetic dry erase board with a pretty fabric of your choice.
4. TUTORIAL: Embroidered Fabric Labels: Now here’s a crafty way to label your pantry jars, design easy-to-make embroidered fabric labels. Lovely!
5. DIY Fabric-Wrapped Photo Frame Mats: Create inexpensive fabric mats for your framed photographs. Perfect for family photos or gifts for friends.
6. Tutorial-Personalized Bookplate Stamps: Fantastic gift idea. Carving takes between 30 minutes and an hour each (30 for the text, 30 for the scalloped edging). And each one cost about a buck for materials.
7. Packing-Tape Transfer: Ever wanted to layer images on top of one another? Wanna make a kick-butt collage? Check this out.
8. Envelope Bag Tutorial: Cute little project.
9. Scrap Savvy Bookmark Tutorial: Easy to make fabric bookmarks.
10. Sewing-An Applique Chair Cover: Vintage pattern from the 1930’s, ties onto chair.
11. Easy Patchwork Placemat & Napkin Tutorial: Nice set, easy to make.
12. Floral-tufted Rackybirds: Could these be any cuter? Made by covering plastic easter eggs with paper and modge podge.
13. Hi-Five Towel: Easy crochet pattern for beginners.
14. Easy Peasy Catnip Mouse: Use up scraps of acrylic yarn to whip up these treats for kitty. Free crochet pattern.
15. Cup O Joe TP Cover/Cozy: How creative is this, a toilet paper cozy in the shape of a coffee mug. Crochet pattern.
16. Reusable Make-up Remover Pads: Go Green! You can make 4 reusable make-up remover pads from each charm square.
17. Fabric and Button Barrette Tutorial: These barrettes are fun and easy to make. They are great for using little bits of fabric especially your stashed vintage treasures.
18. Heirloom Buttoned Embossed Pillow: Cute crochet project for Intermediate level.
19. Fabric Bucket Tutorial: Nice fabric sacks to store stuff in.
20. Crafting: Tissue Paper Pom-Pom Flowers: You can use these little flowers just about anywhere, easy project.
21. Instructions for Ribbon Pillow: Includes a calculator to determine the size of your front and back pieces. You will make the front piece out of ribbons and you will cut two pieces of fabric for the back.
22. Free Fry Box Favor Download: At your next party, you can fill bags with prizes for party guests, but why not pull out the creative stops and hand out cute “fry box” favors instead?
23. How To Make Punched “Tin” Butterflies: Who knew you could make something so lovely out of aluminum roof flashing?
24. How To Make Paper Lanterns: Pick up some paper doilies at the dollar store and turn them into lovelies for the garden.
25. The Vivan: Wearable Towel Beach Coverup: A beach sarong that you can put on to keep you dry either at the beach or pool. You will use an old towel, four buttons, and 1 inch elastic to add support.
26. Turning a Wine Bottle into an Oil Bottle: Love this project! Found via Lifehacker.
27. How to Create a Photo Frame from a Recycled Circuit Board: Not the prettiest project, but perfect handmade gift for the Geek you love. Very easy, customizable, and essentially cost-free picture frame.
28. How To Sew A Throw Pillow Cover In 10 Easy Steps: The best thing about pillow covers is that they are so easy to make, here’s how in 10 easy steps.
29. Teeny Envelope Printable Template: Cute printable freebie.
30. Diagonal Mock Cable Mug Cozy: Knit pattern, accommodates coffee mug handles.

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