Giant Spin Art

An awesome idea for a project which enlarges an old favourite (Spin Art) into a monster version! Go here to see how it's built.

Bumblebee Softie

The tutorial for these super cute little felt bumblebees can be found by clicking the image on this page.

Coat Photos in Wax

An interesting technique involving adding wax to photographs to add a one-of-a-kind finish is detailed here.

Stitched Postcards

Click here to see how to make easy cards by either stamping scrap card or adding yarn stitches to them to add a handmade touch.

Printed Potato Sack

I love the look of rustic burlap sacks and I think this one would make a very cute purse. The tutorial can be found over at 'Running With Scissors' and it includes info on how to print the design by hand too.

House Number Idea

Brilliant idea found here, which shows nails simply hammered into scrap wood to produce a modern, budget priced house number sign.

Ice Bunting

If it's still freezing where you live, why not try making this magical garland made from ice pieces dyed with food coloring? I think it looks amazing.

Click here for the tutorial.

Marshmallow Fondant

This is marshmallow fondant. That's fondant made from marshmallows. Why was I not informed of this?! Anyway, it is an amazing idea for a sweet tooth like moi, and you can find the recipe here.

Garlic Knots

I found these yummy looking garlic knots which have made me seriously crave garlic - they just look so good!

Find the recipe here.

Bullseye Softie

Such a cute tutorial for a Bullseye softie (the horse from the Toy Story films), which even has wire in it's legs so it can stand up!

Go here for the how-to.

Valentine Voodoo

If you're not such a fan of Valentine's day (or of your ex) then this voodoo pincushion is for you!

A funny project which you can find the tutorial for, here.

Book Bundles Decor

I think these color-coordinated book bundles are a wonderful idea for vintage-style decorations, and so easy too. Click here for the how-to.

Felt TV Cover

Nice idea for a TV cover; a test pattern design in felt, very cool! Go here for more details.

Woven Trivet

This rustic looking trivet is made by weaving with strips of scrap fabric - click here to see the process.

Lego Heads

A brilliantly fun tutorial on how to construct your very own Lego man or woman head for a top-notch fancy dress costume!

Gnome Draught Excluder

Such a sweet draught excluder design with an adorable little bearded gnome and crocheted mushrooms. To see the how-to, click here.

DIY Wall Lamp

A cute and romantic wall light which looks so fab, especially lit up in the dark. See how you can make it, here.

Photoshop Elements Trick

If you have Photoshop Elements like me (very cheap program, especially compared to the full Photoshop program - eek!), then this is a really neat trick you can do to make a portrait out of names - looks cool doesn't it?!

Go here for the tutorial.

Smells Like Rockin' Robin

Just a random nugget of musical goodness here with 2 songs I like being combined into a song I love! Enjoy :-)

Faux Logs

A contemporary decor idea for your fireplace; plaster-covered cardboard logs! I think they look great personally, and you can see how they're made, here.

Moravian Star

You can find a free download/printout for this striking star ornament over at Design*Sponge. Enjoy :-)

Make Your Own Mascot

This tutorial shows a really fun project which involves making a giant head from foam (with a fan inside too!)

This would be brilliant for making your own fancy dress costume, or just attempting for fun :-)

DIY Monogram Mugs

I love the sketchy style of these custom monogram mugs, and I especially like that they are on different sizes of mugs - very cool. And if you want to decorate mugs like this yourself, find out how, here.

Free 3D Calendar

This fab site is generously letting you print out a new calendar each month (for free) and construct various models including the cute yeti shown above :-)

Glittering Sandwich Cookies

When I first saw these I actually thought they were felted decorations covered in bugle beads - but noooo! they're actually super pretty sandwich cookies!

Click here for the recipe.

Artistic Plates

Brilliant art-inspired plates which are created simply with plain plates and paint markers. I think they look very contemporary and would make an impressive centrepiece. Go here for the tutorial.

Our Life in the Kitchen

Our Life In The Kitchen is a beautiful cooking blog with huge step-by-step photos for many mouth-watering recipes. Go and have a look for a bit of eye candy :-)

Handwriting Wall Art

Click here for an interesting project which turns someone's handwritten message into modern wall art.

How To Make a Rag Rug

Click here for a great step-by-step tutorial on making your own funky rag rug.

Harry Potter Doll

As a Harry Potter mega-fan myself, this doll blows my mind (my geeky mind hehe) and if you are also potty for Potter, go get the free pattern here. I would swap my soul for a Snape doll :-)

Book Page Apple

This is a piece of very cute paper art, and you can see how to make one, here.

Best Fashion Blogs

Photo by Rockie Nolan.

If you love fashion and are looking for some brilliant style blogs to follow and gain clothing inspiration from, have a look at this page for a list of both men's and women's resources.

Eyeglasses Print

I love this eyeglasses print, especially on the sweater - very geek chic! - and you can find out how to make a glasses stamp yourself here.

Reverse Applique Cushion

The making of this cushion involves painting, sewing, and stencilling, so it's a good practice for many techniques. Have a look at the steps required, here.

T-Rex Softie

This T-Rex looks totally loveable doesn't he?! You can find the free template and instructions here.

Happy New Year!

I hope 2011 is a great one for you!

For some glitzy new year fun from Design*Sponge (including gold leaf decorated glasses) click here.

Jewellery Chandelier

This jewellery holder is very inexpensive, very elegant, and can hold any size of necklace or earring too. See the how-to here.