Creat A Kitchen Playmat

Every child loves to play house. The kitchen is the most fun place to be because in the kitchen, you are the grown up. With this fun mat, you can play kitchen wherever you go. It travels well and can give them some quiet time on the road.

http://balancingeverything.com/2008/11/28/roll-up-kitchen-playmat-tutorial/

Wool Crowns

Who wouldn't want to be a king or queen for a day, a month or a year. With this tutorial, you can put together a one of a kind crown that will last!

http://balancingeverything.com/2008/04/30/waldorf-like-felt-crown-tutorial/

Clever Refashioned Envelope

Imagine your little kiddos giving away this cute little envelope at Valentines Day. Isn't it darling!

http://www.skiptomylou.org/2007/01/23/envelope-refashion/

Cute Paper Mache Bowls to Make With your Kiddos

This craft reminds me of when I was young. I remember making these one time when I was in elementary school. It was so much fun.

http://bizzybeecreationscrafts.blogspot.com/2008/08/paper-mache.html

Wood Monogram Letters

Look at the possibilities with this one! Can you imagine the possibilites for Christmas, weddings, new arrivals, birthdays etc. The possibilities are endless with color combos.

http://crafttutorials.net/2008/12/wood-monogram-letters/

Photo Letters

This is going to be my first project of 2009! I loved this one! This is a unique way to add spice to your home decor. By taking the big block letters you see in craft stores, you can make a very innovative picture frame! I think that I am going to use this idea to make my last name and put it over my mantle in my brand new family room!

http://crafttutorials.net/2008/11/photo-letters/

Scrabble Tile Pendants

You know those darling scrabble tile pendants that are all the rage right now? Well, I was entranced by them and just HAD to figure out how to do them. So, I went right to one of my favorite web sites and found a rather pricey tutorial but I snatched it up immediately. I loved it and don't regret buying it but, I am passing this little treat on to you. It is a FREE Scrabble tile pendant tutorial. I love making the pendants but also, I made some and put magnets on the back to make magnets to replace my tacky fridgies!

http://anniehoweskeepsakes.blogspot.com/2008/03/how-to-make-gorgeous-scrabble-tile.html

Drawstring Backpack Tutorial

This is a great tutorial for whipping up a cute litte drawstring backpack. Now you can use your scrap fabric to make one to match each outfit!

http://www.breakitdowndesign.com/backpack/index.htm

Smocked Tops and So Much More

This is a great site that has FREE tutorials on how to make smocked tops, sundresses, bubble skirts, bubble shorts, headbands and SO much more! You will love it.

http://www.breakitdowndesign.com/free_baby_doll_pattern/index.htm

Design Your Own Ballet Slippers

I absolutely love hand made shoes. I seek out all of the patterns that I can. This is a great tutorial on making your own hand made shoes. The nice thing about this tutorial is that it shows you how to adapt the pattern for nearly any size foot. Even adult! You will love it!

http://www.breakitdowndesign.com/learn_to_make_shoes_pattern.htm

Coloring Stamped Tiles

Here is a cute, quick tutorial on how to color those tiles once you have stamped them1 It makes for a unique look.

http://www.starlightstamper.com/2007/10/tile-stamping-tutorial.html

Stamped Tile Tutorial

I saw these at a friends house and I loved them. She made them with mini decorative tiles. She then put magnets on the back and gave them away as Christmas presents. They were quite chic.

http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2008/11/how_to_stamped_tile_coasters.html

Chic Magnetic Message Board

A cute way to make your own magnetic board that matches the decor of the your house.

http://www.marthastewart.com/good-things/magnetic-messag?lnc=ea166c3b5acee010VgnVCM1000003d370a0aRCRD&rsc=navigation_crafts_organizing-crafts

Penguin Appetizers

I once saw these in a movie and laughed because they were so strange. I have since changed my mind and think that they are rather charming.

http://mountainpulse.blogspot.com/2008/12/penguins-opus-would-be-proud.html

Make Your Own Gift Box

Stop looking for that perfect box or bag to fit your gift in. Why not make one? This tutorial takes you step by step into making your own, unique, handmade gift box.

http://littledishy.blogspot.com/2008/09/how-to-make-gift-box.html

Darling Tulle Tutu Tutorial

These darling Tutus are all the rage now. You can pay upwards of $50 for one at a local boutique. I saw them for even more in the mall. However, if you pick your favorite hour of TV and grab a couple of supplies and you can make your little one's day with a great new dress up!

http://www.designmom.com/2008/12/tulle-tutorial.html

Window Sill out of Nothing

Martha has great ideas doesn't she! She has this great way of changing an ordinary window into a cute shelf. I think that I am going to try this in my dining room. I have a window there that I have been wanting to put a buffet but I don't want it to take up too much space. This idea is perfect.

http://www.marthastewart.com/good-things/build-your-own-space-savers?lnc=66f3802fb632c110VgnVCM1000003d370a0aRCRD&rsc=organizing tip of the day_recipe_b

Champagne Cork Chair

While living in the Dominican Republic, I was entranced by a man that elaborately ornate miniature tables and chairs out of soup cans. You had to look very closely at them to realize that they were cans maticulously cut, twisted and gathered into shapes. I love the idea of this chair for that reason.

http://www.instructables.com/id/Make_a_Little_Chair_out_of_a_Champagne_Cork_Holder/

Amazingly Fabulous Drawers

I absolutely love to refinish furniture. Nothing is ugly or out of date with the right finish. I saw this dresser and thought "Oh Yeah!" I have to try this one.

http://louisestuart.typepad.com/photos/darcys_drawers_tutorial/index.html

Crochet Links

This is one of my very favorite sites for crochet patterns. I love that I can go to this site and find nearly anything that I want to whip up. From hats to booties to shrugs to fridgies, they have it all. The best part about the whole thing...it's all free!

http://www.crochetpatterncentral.com/directory.php