Tutorial - How to Make a Chinese New Year Floral Centerpiece

Lovely!

Chinese New Year Floral Centerpiece Tutorial at spider flower
"As Chinese New Year is upon us and Bonsai originated in China, this little Chinese farmer and his cattle seem very appropriate for the Chinese New Year of the Rabbit...I found this beautiful silver 1950s-retro dish at our local op shop and I thought it would work perfectly for a little miniature scene on the table..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Bird Treats

What a great winter time activity!

Bird Treats Tutorial at SmileMonsters
"This little project has been on my to-do list since fall. Bird seed hearts! The heart shape happens to be the only cookie cutter I have. It's fitting with the time of year though. Isn't it?..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Paper from Hosta Plants

How cool is that?

Hosta Paper Making Tutorial at Bloom, Bake & Create
"We’ve been blessed (or cursed!) with lots of hostas here at Happy Acres. I’ve been wanting to try making paper from them all summer but just haven’t had the time. But now I’ve done it. Let’s get started.
The first step is to gather some hosta leaves. You can collect them any time during the growing season. We are looking for 10 cups of material..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Dry Flowers

I haven't dried flowers in ages. I found this to be very inspiring!

Preserving Beauty From the Summer Garden Tutorial at One Girl In Pink
"The thought of dried flower arrangements probably takes you back to the country crafts of the late 80's, early 90's. I wish I had a photo to share of my county fair blue-ribbon winning dried flower adorned straw hat from 1988. Well, adjust your mindset because I have just recently started seeing dried flowers grace the pages of decor magazines and used creatively in beautiful vintage vignettes! Yes, dried flowers are back in vogue, and crafty people are doing beautiful things with them!..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Primitive Fall Twig Wreath

Beautiful, rustic, and homey! (No one has to know that it's easy and inexpensive too!)

Primitive Fall Twig Wreath Tutorial at Rock River Stitches
"I was sitting out on my deck the other day enjoying the birds at my bird feeders when I looked down at the mess of twigs scattered all over. I am constantly sweeping them off the deck. We have several huge trees that hang over our deck. I've always liked those twig wreaths and decided I might try making my very own..." Read more