Crafters Medley: 21 Neat-O Projects To Make (June)
I plan on making this a monthly feature since last month’s Crafters Medley list was a lot of fun to put together and a big hit with readers :).
Here are 21 new craft projects for you to check out, there are a few projects at the bottom for the kiddos.
- Sew Simple Needle Case Tutorial: Very nice needle case to sew, there are more listed here: 26 Free Tutorials For Needle Books & Cases.
- Vintage Pillowcase Drawstring Bag Tutorial: Easy to make project by Calamity Kim, also see these ideas for repurposing old pillowcases: Pillowcase Lunchbox Tutorial, Pillowcase Tote and 10 Ideas For Recycling Pillowcases
- Fabric Bird Tutorial: Standing on legs of florist wire, these colorful birds are something to see!
- Ribbon/Bias Tape Pillow Tutorial: Here’s a creative project weaving strips of ribbon and bias tape into a pillow.
- How To Make A Stylish Pen Case: Nicely detailed tutorial for making a nice pencil/pen case.
- D.I.Y. Paper Wrapped Soaps: Tutorial for wrapping soaps to give as gifts, includes a sheet of printable gift labels.
- Fabric Bucket Tutorial: Ooooh I like these! Perfect for sewing room organizing and for the home office too.
- Sogo Hobo Bag: Knit pattern for a nice shopping/errands bag. Check out these Shopping Totes & Bags for hauling groceries and other packages.
- The Elle Tie-On Slippers: Cute vintage style slippers inspired by Doris Day, pattern download available.
- Recycled Tin-Covered Book Tutorial: Outlines the steps to make a tin cover for a handbound book using a tea tin, great project! Also see Repurposing Biscuit Tins - Organizing Ideas & Craft Projects and DIY Bookmaking, Bookbinding, Book Press - Buncha Links.
- Martha Stewart’s Cups of Plenty: Turn plain paper or sheets of glassine and parchment paper into cheery cups to hold treats.
- Easy Felt Photo Album - Tutorial: Quick project for making a photo album cover with felt.
- Owl Egg Cosy Tutorial: Here’s a sweet egg cozy in an owl design, wings included.
- Map Purse: Taking a holiday this summer that you don’t want to forget? Here’s a neat idea–make a purse out of a map.
- Square(ish) Bottomed Hobo Lunchbag Tutorial: Lined fabric lunchbag tied close hobo-style.
- Button Flower Tutorial: Here’s a lovely treat that would be nice for young girls, the button flowers can be made into hair accessories, little brooches and anything else you’d like–the sky’s the limit.
- Easy Tooth Fairy Pillow Tutorial: The sweetest little pillow for those wishing to leave a present for the tooth fairy (and hoping for a little something in return).
- Bird Mobile: You have to check this out, perfect for a nursery! Pattern download is here (pdf): Spool Sewing Bird Mobile
- Newspaper Hut: Another project for the kiddos, this is one super-fun hut (and easy to make too!)–perfect project to keep the youngsters occupied this summer.
- Cardboard Dollhouse: Simple to make yet provides hours of fun! Reuse your old boxes and magazines by turning them into dollhouses and Recycle them when that dollhouse falls apart.
- Knit Sock Monkey: Here’s a knit pattern to make a knit sock monkey, cute! If you’d prefer the original pattern using a sock, here ya go (also includes the sock elephant pattern).
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30 Jun 2008 at 8:40 am
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02 Jul 2008 at 4:10 pm
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