Crafters Medley: 25 Neat-O Projects To Make (December)

1. Checkbook Covers: Tutorial for three different versions, each made of fabric.
2. Tag Maker Tote: I wouldn’t use this for carting around tag making supplies, but my how handy it would be for organizing other things! Repurposes a vintage film slide case.
3. How to Make Beaded Wine Glass Charms: Wine glass charms are like name tags, they are rings with charms and various beads that go around the stem of your wine glass.
4. Easy Fabric Covers: Tutorial showing you how to cover vases, shot glasses, etc.
5. Fridge Magnet Tutorial: Here is a very simple tutorial that is perfect for gift giving, stocking stuffers, or for yourself.
6. Kids’ Fat Quarter Tote Bags: Cute little tote for the kiddos.
7. No-Sew Fabric Covered Boxes Tutorial: These are fun and easy to make (no sewing involved) and look great as storage containers on childrens’ shelves or desks.
8. Crafty Luggage Identifier: A little make-your-luggage-look-different wrap.
9. Pottery Barn Looking Frame Ornament: If you want a cute little knock off of a frame ornament then this is the tutorial for you.
10. How to Make Personalized Key Chains: Easy project, names are embroidered on Aida cloth and appliquéd onto fabric key holders.
11. Pennie Pockets: Use these to make hanging pennants, gift pockets, whatever you like.
12. Felt Hair Barrettes: A fun and pretty stocking stuffer that is easy to make.
13. GTS: Handmade Business/Credit Card Holder: Here’s an adorable business card holder (would work for a few credit cards as well).
14. Simple Mary Jane Style Booties: Basic mary jane style slippers, knit flat in garter stitch up to the toe, then knit around on double points. Great gift knits since the sizing is very flexible, nice and stretchy.
15. Heat-Resistant Hair-Iron Cozy: Repurpose an oven mitt for this quick project.
16. How To Make Dancing Stamps: Paper garlands made from your favorite stamps.
17. Personalized Rubik’s Cube: The idea is to transform the Rubik’s Cube into a fun family heirloom. You can pick these up at the dollar store and craft away.
18. Elastic Bookmark Tutorial: The supplies are few: Scissors, a ruler, elastic cording (more about the exacts later on), various charms or beads, & possibly some double rings.
19. How To Make A Fabric Swatch Book: A simple, budget-friendly fabric swatch book that conveys professional and handmade at the same time.
20. Crocheted flask carrier (a simple crochet pattern): Crochet a thermos flask with this simple and quick crochet project.
21. Stitch Markers with Beads: Making your own beaded stitch markers (or making them for someone else as a gift) is a great way to use up little bits of beads you might have lying around the house, or as a way to get started with beading that isn’t too difficult or time consuming.
22. Ribbon Jar: Re-spool ribbons onto wooden clothespins for a crafty storage solution.
23. Decorate Plain Candles Tutorial: Stamp your chosen design onto a piece of tissue paper then apply to candle and heat. Full details on the site, really easy to do.
24. Library Card Bookplates: A thoughtful touch to add to a book you give as a gift (stick this little bookplate inside).
25. How-To Sew a String Backpack: Easy & super cute!

Hot Stuff

• Little Grey Bungalow: You know I enjoy vintage patterns, check out the archives here on Little Grey Bungalow–wow! Browse around and click the “Older Posts” link at the bottom to find more.
• Amazon’s 25 Days of Free: Free holiday music downloads from Amazon (not crafty I know, but still a treat!). You need an Amazon account and I think it’s for U.S. visitors only.
• Daily Thought Desktop Wallpaper: From RealSimple. Again not crafty, but they’re nice freebies for the computer.

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