Crafters Medley: 19 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 19 new craft projects for you to check out, there are a few projects at the bottom for the kiddos.

1. Sew Simple Needle Case Tutorial: Very nice needle case to sew, there are more listed here: 26 Free Tutorials For Needle Books & Cases.
2. 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
3. Fabric Bird Tutorial: Standing on legs of florist wire, these colorful birds are something to see!
4. How To Make A Stylish Pen Case: Nicely detailed tutorial for making a nice pencil/pen case.
5. D.I.Y. Paper Wrapped Soaps: Tutorial for wrapping soaps to give as gifts, includes a sheet of printable gift labels.
6. Fabric Bucket Tutorial: Ooooh I like these! Perfect for sewing room organizing and for the home office too.
7. Sogo Hobo Bag: Knit pattern for a nice shopping/errands bag. Check out these Shopping Totes & Bags for hauling groceries and other packages.
8. The Elle Tie-On Slippers: Cute vintage style slippers inspired by Doris Day, pattern download available.
9. 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.
10. Easy Felt Photo Album – Tutorial: Quick project for making a photo album cover with felt.
11. Owl Egg Cosy Tutorial: Here’s a sweet egg cozy in an owl design, wings included.
12. 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.
13. Square(ish) Bottomed Hobo Lunchbag Tutorial: Lined fabric lunchbag tied close hobo-style.
14. 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.
15. 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).
16. Bird Mobile: You have to check this out, perfect for a nursery! Pattern download is here (pdf): Spool Sewing Bird Mobile
17. 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.
18. 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.
19. 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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