Better Than Naggin’ Crafts

Here are cool crafting links I found & shared by Swapbot Members from the net:

1. Easter Finger Puppet Card: http://www.marthastewart.com/article/rabbit-finger-

puppet-card?backto=true&backtourl=/photogallery/easter-and-spring-greetings#slide_1

2. Pizza Box Art: http://www.favecrafts.com/Green-Crafting/Pizza-Box-Art#

3. Rainbow Collage Table:

http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?PHPSESSID=d0drmf72i8j7h3vreujefiefv7&topi
c=307597.0

4. Glasses Case: http://www.bhg.com/crafts/easy/1-hour-projects/colorful-ribbon-

glasses-case/

5. Paper Crafts List of Tutorials:

http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=127318.0

6. Lacy Luminaries: http://www.marthastewartweddings.com/article/lacy-

luminarias?backto=true

7. Recycled Paper Heart Wreath: http://gypsy-

artscrafts.blogspot.com/2010/01/valentine-wreath.html

8. Wine Bottle Stand: http://www.bhg.com/crafts/home/accessories/diy-wine-bottle-

stand/

9. Bread Dough Roses:

http://www.inspiredathome.com/creative_studio/alamode/067.htm

10. Twig Lamp: http://www.bhg.com/decorating/do-it-yourself/quick-and-easy-

projects/diy-twig-lamp/

For a super-quick project: fleece poncho

http://www.drummondnews.ca/fleeceponchopat.html

Make your own knitting needles:

http://www.3gcs.com/adcock/free%20patterns/handmade_knitting_needles.htm

Learn how to make wool felt:

http://www.deerrunsheepfarm.com/felting.html

http://www.allfiberarts.com/library/howto/ht00/how_felt.htm

http://gfwsheep.com/flatfelt/flatfelt1.html

…people use a variety of items for friction. I find that if you use a matchstick placemat,
and roll it up tightly, then kind of roll it around with plenty of pressure – this works great!

While you have the wool fibre out, make a ball!

http://members.peak.org/~spark/feltballs.html

…a link with links. There are many variations – try all wool; tennis ball core; “jingle ball”
with whiffle ball core that you’ve cut to add in a jingle bell; also, non-round items – make
a play mouse for your favorite kitty!

And since the wool fibre is STILL out – learn to needlefelt!

http://www.allfiberarts.com/library/aa05/aa090205.htm

Bottlecap pincushions are fun, and make a nice gift, tiny so they’re perfect if you’re
exchanging magic yarn balls, etc:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/verybigjen/sets/72057594099768007/

What’s not to love, with a fairy bendy doll?:

http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?board=5;action=display;threadid=942

Something useful – a rag rug!

http://littlehouseinthesuburbs.com/2008/11/secrets-of-no-sew-rag-rug.html
All the rage: Scrabble tile necklaces:

http://www.makeandtakes.com/links/scrabble-tile-pendant-tutorial
Felt barettes … so cute!

http://angrychicken.typepad.com/angry_chicken/2007/06/this_house_is_w.html

Well – that’s ten crafts (over ten links) … lemme see if I can come up with a couple
more…
If you are a wool fanatic like me, you’ll sooner or later want to dye/ handpaint your own:

http://gfwsheep.com/rov.inst/rov.inst.html

A book cover – I have seen this item on so many peoples’ wishlists!

http://moonstitches.typepad.com/photos/book_cover/index.html
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shopping bag

http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=177482.0

produce bag

http://sewing.craftgossip.com/tutorial-sew-a-reusable-produce-bag/2009/04/09/

monster wreath

http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=53867.0

freezer paper stencil

http://limeandaquastudio.blogspot.com/search/label/tutorials

coasters

http://www.allsorts.typepad.com/allsorts/2006/11/crisscross_coas.html

purl frog

http://www.purlbee.com/purl-frog/

pet bed

http://petoftheday.com/talk/showthread.php?s=&threadid=70758
retro tie bag

http://butterick.mccall.com/free-downloads-pages-1013.php

pincushion

http://whipup.net/2006/03/01/stickin-it-to-the-pincushion/

pillowcase

http://www.filminthefridge.com/2010/01/27/pretty-quick-pillowcase-tutorial/

soldering

http://gracefuldesigns.typepad.com/my_weblog/2007/12/soldering-a-tut.html

cute Christmas decorations

http://craftblog.com.au/2008/12/05/kawaii-ice-cream-christmas-decorations/

repurposed Christmas decorations

http://craftchi.com/blog/?cat=30

button fairy

http://www.flickr.com/photos/redwing480/sets/72157603782633768/

cupcake pop

http://www.bakerella.com/make-your-cupcakes-pop/

rainbow cheesecake

http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=193137.0

coffee cozy

http://limeandaquastudio.blogspot.com/2008/01/tie-coffee-cozy-tutorial.html

reusable swiffers

http://www.craftycrafty.tv/2008/03/spring_cleaning_make_your_own.html

water bottle carrier

http://pinkchalkstudio.com/blog/2006/07/10/whiplash-challenge-water-bottle-carrier/

mouse pad

http://funkyanddelightful.blogspot.com/2008/07/quick-craft.html

fabric flowers

http://calamitykim.typepad.com/calamity_kim/2009/05/how-to-make-fold-twist-fabric-
flowers.html

knitting needle roll

http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=139384.0

zen garden

http://www.glueguncrafts.com/2009/03/create_a_zen_garden_at_home.cfm

bookmaking

http://www.flickr.com/photos/katej/sets/72157603357966181/

travel placemat

http://www.simplymodernmom.com/2010/03/traveling-placemat-tutorial/

Easter is not too far away...

http://fionacarter.typepad.com/my_ramblings/2009/03/day-6-of-the-eggceptional-
eggxtravaganza.html

I love making lunches for my hubby and myself for when we are out. It saves money
and it always tastes so much better. I am also an eco friendly gal so I loved the idea of
this reusable lunch bag...
http://www.purlbee.com/back-to-school-lunchbag/

How about a reusable sandwich wrap to go with it...

http://www.craftstylish.com/item/43227/how-to-make-a-reusable-sandwich-wrap

I love all the super cute pin cushions that are out there. I have become somewhat of a
collector. Here is a cute bug one...
http://goodygoody.typepad.com/goody_goody/2009/05/bitty-bug-pincushion.html
This link is to a treasure trove of felt food tutorials. I love felt food...
http://www.onecraftyplace.com/2009/02/27/felt-food-tutorial-round-up/

This is the best ipod cozy I have seen to date...

http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=206863.msg2210362;topicseen

Batman soap? I am so in!..

http://www.pinktoque.com/craftblog/06/2009/diy-batman-soap-tutorial/

I know Valentine's Day is over but this was too cute to pass up...
http://lucykatecrafts.blogspot.com/2009/02/love-letter-for-valentine-tutorial-and.html

This was just too cute....

http://www.instructables.com/id/Baby-Care-Bear-Costume/

Tiny cute pin cushions...

http://www.origamimommy.org/2009/08/tiny-pincushion-tutorial.html

This is adorable...
http://myfantastictoys.blogspot.com/2010/02/baby-bunka-tutorial.html

Of course there will be a cupcake tutorial in my list....

http://myfantastictoys.blogspot.com/2008/10/my-first-post.html

This site has so many cute things with tutorials the only problem is that it is all in
Japanese. I still felt it was worth mentioning...
http://atelier.woman.excite.co.jp/?_s=f8ed248768bbcbb86b98ab3dab1febba

I made some of these for my niece and they turned out really cute...
http://thiscraftymom.wordpress.com/2008/11/23/how-to-make-a-christmas-tree-hair-
bow/

This is so freaking cute...

http://qdpatooties.blogspot.com/2008/04/suey-super-pig-pattern-and-tutorial.html
Another cutie...
http://qdpatooties.blogspot.com/2008/05/new-free-pattern-hot-diggity-dog.html

I just love this wreath....

http://www.pickles.no/wonderful-wreath/

Cute Monster...
http://wendolonia.com/blog/2009/03/28/taggie-monster/

Cute Album...
http://kelleighratzlaff.com/2009/07/the-complete-boy-freestyle-album-tutorial/

I love these things...

http://foldingtrees.com/2008/06/lucky-wishing-stars-tutorial/#more-130

For all you other video game junkies out there, how cute is this?....
http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=299163.0

This is adorable....
http://www.christinesflowers.com/christines_teacup.html

These tutorials are awesome. We all have some old jeans hanging around....
http://www.favecrafts.com/Green-Crafting/14-Things-to-Do-with-Old-Jeans#

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1. Ruffle Pillow - sewing http://howaboutorange.blogspot.com/2009/09/how-to-make-
ruffled-felt-
pillow.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Ho
wAboutOrange+%28How+About+Orange%29

2. Lovely Lace Pillow – sewing or gluing http://www.allthingsthrifty.com/2010/02/tutorial-

antique-lace-ruffle-pillow.html

3. Mod Podge Shoes – gluing? http://makeitandloveit.blogspot.com/2009/08/mod-

podge-shoes.html
4. Romantic headbands – sewing [don’t be intimidated by the word “wedding.” Girls are
lucky that they don’t need an excuse to look cute/romantic!
http://www.projectwedding.com/wedding-ideas/diy-wedding-headbands

5. Hem Line to Headband + Links to Flowers! – sewing

http://www.madebylex.com/2010/03/hemline-to-headband.html

6. Newborn Beanie - crochet http://www.bettysloft.com/default_files/page0007.htm

7. Knit Headband [the ones you’ve been seeing all over] – knit
http://tmatthewsfineart.blogspot.com/2010/01/free-knitting-pattern-headband-ear.html

8. Pretty Necklace – crochet http://creativeyarn.blogspot.com/2008/03/free-patterns-

outline-for-crochet.html

9 . Vintage Earrings – painting + gluing

http://grosgrainfabulous.blogspot.com/2009/06/vintage-earring-tutorial-and-
giveaway.html

10. Makeup Bag - knit http://www.classiceliteyarns.com/WebLetter/39/Issue39.php

Kanzashi – Complete and utter patience http://kurokami-

kanzashi.deviantart.com/art/Kanzashi-Tutorial-Part-I-43067797

1. [Cat Toy Tutorial so you can make kitties something to play with.]
http://crafttutorials.net/2010/02/homemade-catnip-toys/

2. [This is a tutorial for making shopping bags..I am going to have to

try this one out myself.]
http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/sf/how-to/how-to-make-your-own-reusable-shopping-
bag-home-hacks-109697

3. [Cute fabric pin head covers tutorial ]

http://melsownplace.blogspot.com/2010/03/pin-head-tutorial.html

4. [Fun Marble Magnets Tutorial. I love these]

http://www.notmartha.org/tomake/marblemagnets/

5. [Extremely simple bookmark tutorial. I know I have just started trying

to make my own bookmarks because I love to read so maybe this is handy
http://www.make-stuff.com/projects/wallpaper_bookmarks.html
6. [Sprucing up greeting cards with fabric tutorial]
http://craftingagreenworld.com/2009/02/25/tutorial-makeover-plain-greeting-cards-with-
fabric-scraps/
7. [These doll charms are adorable if anyone is good/wants to try out
http://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/matryoshka-doll-charms

8. [A Monkey Doll Pattern with steps. You have to download the pattern
but it was too cute not to include for those that sew and/or make
little animals.]
http://mmmcrafts.blogspot.com/2008/07/drum-roll-pleasemolly-monkey-pattern.html

9. [Owl Glasses Case out of Felt Tutorial for those that like felt
projects or owls.]
http://peptogirl.blogspot.com/2009/05/tutorial-pattern-retro-owl-sunglass.html

10. [Something you could make with excess buttons. A ring tutorial from
buttons.]
http://peptogirl.blogspot.com/2008/08/handmade-for-holidays-easy-button-ring.html

11. [Homemade Sugar Scrub tutorial]

http://www.care2.com/greenliving/brown-sugar-body-polish.html

12. [Soap Tutorial. I saw that some of you like working with soap.
http://www.pinktoque.com/craftblog/06/2009/diy-batman-soap-tutorial/

13. [Paper flower tutorial]

http://dozidesign.blogspot.com/2008/05/paper-flower-tutorial.html

Bird house from a license plate

http://www.runnerduck.com/lpbirdhouse.htm

(the runner duck web site has HEAPS of tutorials for all sorts of things)

Sweet heart crochet pattern

http://belladia.typepad.com/bella_dia/2008/02/sweet-heart-cro.html

Chicken pin cushion

http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=146037.0

Bunny stuffie
http://allsorts.typepad.com/allsorts/2009/03/bounding-bunnypins-a-freebie-for-friday.htm
l
Cos I love bunnies!

Very very cute notepad

http://www.maryjanesandgaloshes.com/2010/02/making-notepad-with-free-
printables.html

Little knitted lamb

http://www.lulu.com/items/volume_67/907000/907313/8/print/fuzzy-lamb.pdf

Lamb Tails
http://www.cantstopmakingthings.com/2009/04/lamb-tails.html

This is tooooo cute! There are heaps of other cool ideas on this site!

Paper shoe sweet holder

http://www.creatingkeepsakes.com/articles/free_shoe_template_download

Recycled crayon candles

http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=14789.0

Zipper purse
http://www.twelve22.org/2006/07/zipper_tutorial.html

The best zipper purse tutorial ever! But for more of a challenge, how about a heart one!
http://www.purlbee.com/heart-shaped-zippered-pouches/

Or you could embroider your fabric first

http://bustleandsew.blogspot.com/2010/02/bring-me-sunshine-retro-dandelion-
pouch.html

Gorgeous knitted cardigans

http://www.berroco.com/186/186_estelle.html
http://www.berroco.com/292.297/296/296_noa_pv.html
http://www.berroco.com/exclusives/ari/ari.html

I wish I had the patience to actually get to the end of a project like this, I have a few half
started ones!
There are heaps of other knitting patterns on this site

Spinning down under - dying with food dyes

http://kero1au.tripod.com/id10.html

This site has heaps of detailed instructions on how to prep fiber, carding, spinning etc

Cute apron
http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=38097.0
The tutorial is just for the pretty pockets. So here are some cute aprons to put those
pretty pockets onto!
http://projectsforyournest.blogspot.com/2008/01/apron-tutorial.html
http://community.livejournal.com/sew_loli/395156.html

Paper toys
http://papertoys.com/

This site has the coolest paper toys to print, cut out and glue together. (Not really a
tutorial unless you could "fold line", "cut", etc!!!!)

Pretty spring napkins

http://www.purlbee.com/spring-napkins/

The Purl Bee has a big collection of tutorials for all sorts of pretty things
http://www.purlbee.com/herringbone-handkerchiefs/

Plus there are tutorials for the practical things too like
http://www.purlbee.com/buttonhole-tutorial/

http://amazingmae.blogspot.com/2010/02/trinket-keepers-tutorial.html

Using bleach to embellish clothing

http://whatthecraft.com/category/tutorials-and-how-tos/no-sew/

Ever wanted your own pasties? Make them! Ooh la la!

http://www.justabetty.com/2010/01/diy-burlesque-pasties.html

Fun and functional! Invisible bookshelves

http://lifehacker.com/5245964/diy-invisible-floating-bookshelves

Hair accessories
http://www.thegreenwife.com/frommetoyou/tutorials/hair-clip-tutorial/

I LOVE this one, it's for push pins, why put up posters or your artwork using boring
brass
push pins? Bleh... try this instead!
http://curbly.com/simplyfunstuff/posts/6988-make-push-pins-with-miniature-tiles

AWESOME! Make your own mailers!

http://www.patchworkposse.com/blog/2009/03/paper-bag-packages-tutorial/

Make your own hardcover mini art journal - video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6RKnjaJ5WCo

Make an embroidered ring

http://www.mylifetime.com/lifestyle/home-crafts/craft-ideas/needle-arts/make-
embroidered-ring#id=1

Play with your food! Fun for kids :)

http://ewspider.wordpress.com/2008/09/30/edible-origami-crispy-cranes/

I like this one for Breast Cancer Awareness month:

http://www.craftbits.com/project/bra-purse

Handmade purses,totes,catch all's

http://diybaglover.blogspot.com/

No sew cube for those of us who embroider or cross stitch

http://hannahxs.blogspot.com/2007/11/no-sew-cube-tutorial.html

Stitcher's Book
http://www.violarium.com/index.php?main_page=extras&sivu=50&language=en

Friendship Bag
http://www.psiquilt.com/2009/08/friendship-bag-tutorial.html

Tea Wallet
http://blog.christyscreations.com/tea-wallet-tutorial/

Coolest Owl Stuffie

http://www.modabakeshop.com/2010/03/introducing-owlivia-sewing
-companion.html#more

Pin/Brooch
http://mousechirpy-polkadotpineapple.blogspot.com/2009/01/tutorial-heart-to-heart-
valentine.html
Owl Bookmark
http://weefolkart.com/?q=node/171

The most amazing stuffie

http://houseofpugish.blogspot.com/2009/10/free-pattern.html

Fabric Bowl
http://www.craftstylish.com/item/33825/how-to-sew-a-fabric-bowl

Toadstool Pincushion
http://lucykatecrafts.blogspot.com/2008/04/toadstool-tutorial.html

4 patch Doll Quilt

http://rattiemom.blogspot.com/2008/10/come-make-mini-with-me.html

Elephant cat toy

http://www.suzyqhomemaker.com/blog/free-pattern-elephant-kitty-stuffie/

Craft Tutorials - Great site that is on facebook.I love facebook.LOL

Totally Tutorials

What the Craft

Craftzine

Crafter-Ohalic

Starburst Wrapper Bracelet

Sweet Heart Crochet Pattern

Elegant Easter Egg Craft

St Patricks Day Wreath

St Patricks Day Door Hanger

Cut Out and Keep I am so gonna try the green tea cupcakes! They sound
yummy! :)

How to Make a Friendship Book

How to Make An ATC

How to Make a Dotee Doll

How to do a matchbox swap