Tutorial - How to Make a Potato Stamp

Great reminder - Improvise!

Potato Stamp Tutorial at Meremade
"After his December birthday, Mr. P. had oodles of thank you cards to write. When I asked how he wanted to decorate his cards, he said, "with Star Wars stamps." Sadly, I had to break it to him that we don't own any Star Wars stamps.

In the spirit of crafters everywhere he said, "we can make one!"..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Turn Photos Into Embroidery Patterns

No stinkin' way! Without any fancy programs?! If you don't embroider, I imagine this could be great for so many other crafts too - applique, stencils, stamps, rug hooking. Endless possibilities!
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Turn Photos Into Embroidery Patterns Tutorial at Craft Stew
"There are several tutorials on the internet showing how to turn photos into embroidery patterns, but most use Photoshop or some other commercial software.
Since these programs can be both expensive and hard to use, I’ve developed a similar method, using Fotoflexer.
Fotoflexer is a free, online program. It’s also extremely easy to use, which is just as important..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Stamped Gift Tag and Gift Card Holder

I love the way she did the stamping and layered them!

Stamped Gift Tag and Gift Card Holder Tutorial at Sandy's Space
"This is the tutorial for my Naughty or Nice? gift tag and gift card holder..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Linocut Printing without Cutting Lino Christmas Card

I've seen lots of tutorials for making "stamps" from foam trays, but not like this one. Very cool technique!

Linocut Printing without Cutting Lino Tutorial at The Crafty Cactus
"Every year I want to make my own Christmas cards, but never actually get round to it. I then spend the rest of the festive season wishing I had got my arse in gear. This year I have finally done it and made not one, but four different designs! This is a tutorial for the technique I hashed together for my first two designs..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Gold Leaf Candle Holders

Very pretty!

Gold Leaf Candle Holders Tutorial at homework
"Adding a splash of metallic décor can dress up a room and instantly change the look. I made these gold leaf candle holders and was surprised at how such a small object changed the feel of my table..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Stamped Tile Coasters

Couldn't be easier. Love the look and can be made in absolutely any design and color!

Stamped Tile Coasters Tutorial at La tee da Kids
"I'm getting a headstart this year on doing some gifts! I shouldn't post to the blog, going to be a bit of a spoiler for some of you in my life, but oh well, here goes! We did these yesterday and I really loved how they turned out so wanted to share how to create these coasters. If you are on a budget this year this is a great thing to try! Better yet, if you like making something where your kids can lend a hand as well, this is the perfect project..." Read more