Craft Tutorials Galore at Crafter-holic!

Macaron Coin Purses

2012-02-01T10:51:00.000-08:00

There's something so appealing about these Macaron-inspired purses, and the polka dot fabric doesn't hurt either :-)

The instructions are found here.

Paper Calla Lilies

2012-01-31T11:33:00.000-08:00

The instructions for these beautiful flowers, made from paper, wire and clay, can be found here.

Paper Cut Map

2012-01-30T11:49:00.000-08:00

If you'd like some tips on cutting out a paper map of your own home town or city, click here. For more papercutting ideas and tutorials, go here.

DIY Nylon Tulips

2012-01-29T13:31:00.001-08:00

Stretching the nylon over wire frames gives a great effect - go here for more details.

Mosaic Masquerade Masks

2012-01-29T10:43:00.000-08:00

Smashing a Christmas decoration and using the pieces to decorate a masquerade mask produces a very glam, expensive-looking finish, even though you only need a cheap mask base to start off with.

Go here for the instructions.

Tie Snake Toy

2012-01-28T17:36:00.000-08:00

Staying with the theme of ties, this cute snake toy is a great idea for recycling old ties - and it would make a great draught excluder too. Click here for the how-to.

Knitted Neck Ties

2012-01-28T10:17:00.000-08:00

I absolutely LOVE these - so much so, I would totally wear one myself - they just look so soft, fun and fashionable. Go here for the tutorial.

Beaded Cowboy Boots

2012-01-27T18:01:00.000-08:00

Aren't these awesome?

Have a look at more photos here - and if you have some turquoise beads and boots yourself, why not try it?!

Mushroom Terrarium

2012-01-27T10:34:00.000-08:00

I think terrariums look wonderful anyway, but the needle felted mushrooms in this one look lovely and soft. Go here for the instructions.

Perfect Egg Fried Rice

2012-01-26T17:23:00.000-08:00

Chinese is my favourite takeaway, and if you love a bit of egg fried rice too, click here for how to get the best from each ingredient.

Bacon Jam!

2012-01-26T10:17:00.000-08:00

If I knew such a thing existed, I would have made loads already :-) You can add some to your burger or, as I would do, eat it straight from the jar! Go here for the recipe.

Framed Love Hearts

2012-01-25T09:56:00.000-08:00

I've been trying to find wood grain fabric but can't seem to get any in the UK - but I suppose I could print my own if it lets me something as cute as this framed heart! Awww...

DIY Mobile Roundup

2012-01-24T10:42:00.000-08:00

Photo and mobile by Sophie Honey.

Another big roundup - this time for mobiles, windchimes, dreamcatchers and other hanging decorations. Hopefully it will give you lots of inspiration :-)

Click here to have a look.

Medieval Felt Ankle Boots

2012-01-23T18:16:00.000-08:00

Click here to see an interesting tutorial showing how these boots were made, including how the felt insides were made to fit.

Photo Gift Wrap

2012-01-23T10:29:00.000-08:00

Photographic wrapping paper would definitely make your gift stand out from the crowd, and you can see how to print some yourself, here.

Embroidered Felt Watch Strap

2012-01-22T18:07:00.000-08:00

What a lovely watch strap, and it's straightforward to make too - just see this page for details.

Hard Candy Bowl

2012-01-22T09:03:00.000-08:00

I've not seen this before, but basically you melt candy together and mould it over a bowl shape. The end result looks so colourful AND it's edible!

Go here for the how-to.

Cheese Grater Pincushion

2012-01-21T18:12:00.000-08:00

This cheese grater idea from Fibrous Pics is so fun and clever...it's just needle felted wool inside a cheese grater!

Flat Cap Pattern

2012-01-21T09:58:00.000-08:00

If you'd like to sew a smart flat cap, you can't go far wrong with this free pattern and detailed tutorial.

Painted Card Houses

2012-01-20T09:38:00.000-08:00

These cardboard houses would look lovely as a little village on your windowsill, or hanging up from the ceiling - as you can see here, along with the tutorial.

If you can't find any pre-made card houses, you can make your own by cutting and folding cereal/packaging boxes.

Crochet Boot Cuffs

2012-01-19T17:46:00.000-08:00

I've seen loads of boot cuffs at the moment, so if you want to keep on trend, try and crochet your own with these instructions.

DIY Illustrated Pillow

2012-01-19T10:31:00.000-08:00

Make your own completely original pillow by letting your creativity loose! You can draw any design you like on the fabric and turn it into a lovely pillow - just have a look at this DIY for details.

Crochet Rocket

2012-01-18T10:57:00.000-08:00

I don't think I've ever seen crochet used for such a large, statement decoration before, but it looks awesome!

Click here to see how it was constructed.

DIY Instagram Calendar

2012-01-17T17:06:00.000-08:00

Just in case it hasn't occurred to you to create your own calendar, here is a cute example using a photo subject which is personal to the creator - her dog, aww!

Go here for details.

DIY Geometric Pendant

2012-01-17T10:09:00.000-08:00

Very cool and fashionable necklace that you can make simply using clay - click here for the tute.

Resin Casting Roundup

2012-01-16T11:56:00.000-08:00

Perhaps a little trickier than the normal craft techniques I feature, mainly due to resin being quite toxic, but if you can master it, the models and jewellery you can create can be amazing, and very impressive.

Click here for a list of beginner's instructions, plus a few projects to try.

DIY Paper Pencils

2012-01-15T09:47:00.000-08:00

These paper pencils are gorgeous, and they are fun to make too because you can get creative by using layers of patterned and coloured papers to get interesting end results. Click here for the tutorial.

How To Felt Wool

2012-01-14T11:41:00.000-08:00

There are not many things more yummy than wool roving!

If you're interested in learning to needle felt or wet felt, go over to my felting roundup here. There are also projects you can make such as slippers, scarves and accessories. I hope you find it interesting :-)

Felted Squirrel Brooch

2012-01-13T18:34:00.000-08:00

If you're new to needle felting, this is a good project to start with - find the how-to here.

Stay tuned for a felting roundup tomorrow :-)

Sequin Headphones

2012-01-13T10:06:00.000-08:00

Add a bit of glitz and glam to your plain headphones with this fun tutorial.

DIY Fashion Roundup

2012-01-12T10:52:00.000-08:00

If you like to have clothes different to everyone else, or you just like customising your stuff, go to my page here, which lists lots of ways you can revamp your clothes, bags, shoes and more!

Russian Doll Cake

2012-01-11T18:03:00.000-08:00

How brilliant is this cake?! I've never actually tried any kind of shaped or sculpted cake, but after seeing this I'll give it a go - and the painting looks like fun!

Click here to see how it was made.

Paper Leaf Display

2012-01-11T09:53:00.000-08:00

I love the 3D concertina look of these leaves, and they're super easy to create too. Click here for the how-to.

Yarn Spinning Tutorial Roundup

2012-01-10T11:46:00.000-08:00

Photo by LaWendula - click here for source.

If you'd like to learn how to spin your very own yarn using a drop spindle (which is perfect for beginners), click here for a list of the best online guides.

Gold Clay Bowls

2012-01-09T09:36:00.000-08:00

I love the organic look of these clay bowls, and they're actually simple to make - check out the tutorial here.

Garden Crafts Roundup

2012-01-08T10:42:00.000-08:00

If you want to add a bit of DIY awesomeness to your yard as well as your home, please feel free to browse another of my pages, this time with lots of tutorials on things to make for your garden, including revamped gnomes, bird houses, tree stools and planters. Click here to visit.

Bird House Key Hooks

2012-01-07T10:47:00.000-08:00

Don't you just love these whimsical, shabby chic wall hooks?!

For the DIY tutorial, click here.

How To Latch Hook

2012-01-06T10:41:00.000-08:00

If you've ever wanted to know how you make latch hook rugs like this cute owl one, find lots of info on my new web page here. I've just got a starter kit myself and it's so relaxing and easy to do whilst in front of the TV!

Make Your Own Wand

2012-01-04T18:54:00.000-08:00

Perfect for any Harry Potter fan, these instructions tell you how to whittle your own wooden wand - looks pretty authentic doesn't it?!

Glass Bubble Display

2012-01-04T09:56:00.000-08:00

You won't believe how easy it is to make a stunning display like this! The glass bubbles just need stringing up - and you can see how by clicking here.

DIY Matte Nail Polish

2012-01-03T09:51:00.000-08:00

I would never have thought to mix eyeshadow with my nail polish - but the result is gorgeous! Try it out with these instructions.

Vintage Key & Coat Rack

2012-01-02T09:46:00.000-08:00

This old fashioned key/coat/bag rack is made with brass locks (for the keys) plus brass doorknobs, and I think it's a very clever and attractive DIY. Go here for the tutorial.

Creepy Ticket Booth

2012-01-01T11:36:00.000-08:00

This would be an amazing DIY project for (next) Halloween! It's made from wooden pallets and the sign at the top has lightbulbs all the way around for sinister night-time events!

Go here for the brilliant step-by-step instructions.

Hanging Lamp Idea

2011-12-31T18:18:00.000-08:00

I love the minimalist and modern idea of this lamp, especially the neon pink rope, and it would be a great project to try if you know about electrics. Find more details here - however there are no instructions so be careful!

NYC Printed Pillow

2011-12-31T10:07:00.000-08:00

Use pre-cut lettering to make this smart and cool looking NYC pillow - go here for the tute.

Knitted Fox Ears

2011-12-30T17:03:00.000-08:00

These cute little fox ears are a fun starter project for beginner knitters, and they make a handy last-minute fancy dress idea too!

Clever Business Cards

2011-12-30T09:56:00.000-08:00

If you'd like to make your business cards a bit more hi-tech (well...sort of..), you can add a QR code to your cards for free so that people can scan them with their smart phone and be taken to a website address of your choosing - how awesome is that?!

Go here for details.

DIY Mini Caravan

2011-12-29T17:50:00.000-08:00

If you'd like to make this lovely caravan model - from just foam board and paper - go here for instructions.

Branch & Felt Tree

2011-12-29T09:59:00.000-08:00

Yup I'm I bit late for Autumn lol but I think this tree looks fab and I love the colour 'pops' at the ends of the branches. You could always change the colours for each season too - perhaps cherry blossoms for summer or fake snow and blue glitter for winter?!

Find the how-to here.

Knit a Corgi

2011-12-28T17:45:00.000-08:00

Find the free pattern for a cute corgi dog (belonging to the Queen don't you know!), here.

Watercolour Resist Cards

2011-12-28T10:29:00.000-08:00

Watercolours are definitely my favourite paints, and the colours used for these cards are beautiful. And guess what? Anyone can make them!

Go here for the pretty how-to.

Tropical Floral Lampshade

2011-12-27T18:38:00.000-08:00

This bright and cheerful lampshade is covered with lots of paper flowers, which you can learn how to make here.

Recycled Blanket Art

2011-12-27T10:32:00.000-08:00

I love these statement wall art pieces made with recycled and sewn together knitted blankets or sweaters. Click here for more details.

Handmade Fossils

2011-12-26T18:08:00.000-08:00

Really fun project for adults and kids alike. Imprint whatever shapes you like into sand and cover in plaster to make textured tiles. Find the instructions here.

25 Useful Tips

2011-12-26T10:30:00.000-08:00

Hope you all had a lovely Christmas!

Click here for 25 useful hints, including the idea shown above which I would never have thought of - simply turn a cupcake/muffin baking tray over and cook biscuits/cookies over the moulds to create baskets! I love that idea.

Bling Camera Strap

2011-12-25T17:54:00.000-08:00

Add some festive sparkle to your camera and take photographs in style with this sparkling tutorial.

Epic Gingerbread

2011-12-25T09:52:00.000-08:00

If you like baking and you fancy yourself as a bit of an architect too, why not try to create a realistic gingerbread building, complete with sugar windows?!

Go here for instructions and tips.

P.S. Merry Christmas everybody! Hope you have a good one :-)

Felt Dove Ornaments

2011-12-24T18:50:00.000-08:00

Make some cute felt and glitter bird softies with these templates - perfect for the Christmas tree. Don't you think they look a bit like marshmallow?!

Fairy Lights & Mirror Garlands

2011-12-24T10:46:00.000-08:00

If you've got a plain wall somewhere, throw up a rod and hang mirror garlands and fairy lights from it for a piece of statement bling!

Go here for details.

Santa's Cookie Plate

2011-12-23T17:38:00.000-08:00

I love the idea of having a special plate just for Santa, and I love the doodly style of it too. Plus it will only take you 5 minutes!

Click here for more details.

DIY Tree Skirts

2011-12-23T10:19:00.000-08:00

Click here for 21 tree skirt DIYs to inspire you.

Framed Bauble Tree

2011-12-22T17:15:00.000-08:00

Very classy wall art for a different take on a Christmas tree - perhaps if you haven't room for a real one, this would be a great alternative. Find the instructions here.

Glittered Toadstools

2011-12-22T09:58:00.000-08:00

Toadstools are such a great shape to work with, and although they're not typically Christmassy, add a bit of glitter and then they certainly are!

Go here for the how-to.

Knitted Santa

2011-12-21T22:56:00.000-08:00

Knit this adorable roly-poly Santa toy using this free pattern.

Golden Snitch Ornament

2011-12-21T17:58:00.000-08:00

You probably know already I'm a HP dork so this is a must-have ornament idea for the festive season - I especially love the wire-framed glitter wings! Go here for the tutorial.

Modern Cone Trees

2011-12-21T09:42:00.000-08:00

Easy and inexpensive contemporary trees made by drilling holes into papier mache cones. Go here for the tutorial.

DIY Fawn Softie

2011-12-20T18:33:00.000-08:00

I thought this might be an appropriate Christmas softie, with it's white fur collar and red spotty fabric, so here are the templates and instructions. Would make a cute gift too.

Victorian Toy Theatre

2011-12-20T09:20:00.000-08:00

If you want to make a brilliant traditional toy theatre, download the instructions and templates from this page (I think only Brits can see the video though, sorry!)

Helvetica Stockings

2011-12-19T18:09:00.000-08:00

If you want to swap tradition for modern and contemporary this year, how about these Helvetica type stockings? I think they look very cool, and would be perfect for designers and creative people.

Comic Book Decorations

2011-12-19T17:07:00.000-08:00

I love comic book graphic so these are definitely to my taste. This tutorial shows you how to make these explosion shapes, which you could then turn into Xmas tree ornaments, necklace pendants or whatever you like!

DIY Christmas Crackers

2011-12-19T09:02:00.000-08:00

I always have crackers on the dinner table at Christmas, and I never realised it wasn't a tradition everywhere - for instance, I didn't know most Americans don't know about them. So I'm going to introduce you to crackers!

You can find the tutorial for making your own here, however traditional crackers all have a snapper inside so that when 2 people (one on either side) pull them apart, they make a little 'snap' noise and usually a little paper hat, a cheesy joke and a little toy or gift fall out.

Here is another how-to, but for crackers which I recognise more as 'traditional.'

Chindi Rug Reindeers

2011-12-18T17:50:00.000-08:00

I sooo want these amazing reindeers from Anthropologie! Unfortunately they're from last year, but if you look here, you can see how to use old t-shirts to make your own, yay!

Paper Nativity Scene

2011-12-18T09:34:00.000-08:00

A great last minute decoration - just print out and glue - easy! Go here for the downloads.

Mini Present Garland

2011-12-17T17:30:00.000-08:00

Click here for a tutorial on making this sweet and colourful garland, and also don't forget to check out my always-updated bunting and garland roundup here!

Amazing Videos

2011-12-17T09:56:00.000-08:00

I stumbled upon Wimp.com accidentally, and so many of the videos on there are brilliant, so I thought I'd post a few:

The first shows a FlyBoard which has now soared to the top of my gadget must-have list (a snip at $6000) - my favourite bit of the video is around 50 seconds in, and make sure you listen to the music too!

Second is a story I have now listened to twice (set aside 25 minutes to watch it, I'm sure you won't regret it). Although I was a bit unsure about taking a child away from her family, the story is an amazing one and you will be gripped. Plus the photography is stunning.

Lastly is a Disney medley, sure to put a smile on the face of any Disney fan (e.g. me).

I hope you enjoy them :-)

Snowglobe Gift Wrap

2011-12-16T17:55:00.001-08:00

What adorable wrapping paper! These paper Christmas scenes are easy to make yourself, and would be perfect for a special someone's gift. Go here for the how-to.

Painted Wood Stairs

2011-12-16T09:43:00.000-08:00

This painted stairs project is right up my street - stenciling your stairs to make them look like old signboards is such an inventive idea. Go here for the details.

Hanging Bird Branches

2011-12-15T17:36:00.000-08:00

I think I've posted something similar before, but I can't resist posting another version because I think this is a really lovely decor project :-)

Click here for the tutorial.

Cross Stitch Wall Art

2011-12-15T10:10:00.000-08:00

This wall art based on cross stitch patterns is just my favourite thing ever! Brilliant idea, and you can see more details here.

Yarn Wrapped Trees

2011-12-14T18:12:00.000-08:00

Make this fresh and colourful display using this simple tutorial.

Plastic Bottle Birdcage

2011-12-14T09:57:00.000-08:00

This whimsical bird cage is made by wrapping fabric strapping around parts of a plastic bottle, and I think the result looks so cute. Go here for the how-to.

Colourful DIY Ornaments

2011-12-13T18:06:00.000-08:00

These bold and modern decorations would made a funky display on any artistic Christmas tree, and I love the colours used for them. Go here for details.

Hudson Bay Blanket

2011-12-13T09:55:00.000-08:00

I've been a bit obssessed with the iconic Hudson Bay blanket recently, so when I saw this tutorial for a knitted version, it went straight to the top of my To Do list!

What English Sounds Like To Foreigners

2011-12-12T17:58:00.000-08:00

I love these videos! I'm sure most people recognise Italian, French, German etc when they're spoken, even if they don't understand what's being said, but I had no idea how English would sound to non-English speakers...until now! Watch the bizarre videos above to get a gist of how English sounds. As I'm English, it's very interesting :-)

1st video ; 2nd video

Paper Gems

2011-12-12T09:43:00.000-08:00

These striking faceted gems can be made using paper/card and these free templates. Have a geometric christmas by hanging these on the tree, or string them together in a garland.

Vintage Camera Nightlight

2011-12-11T21:30:00.000-08:00

What a cool idea, and it certainly makes a change from the usual kid's designs! So for a grown-up nightlight tutorial, go here.

Decorative Pie Edge Techniques

2011-12-11T16:09:00.000-08:00

If you like baking, why not have a look at these 6 decorative edging techniques you can use. They all look great and would elevate any pie into something much more impressive looking.

Life In A Day

2011-12-11T09:01:00.000-08:00

I don't know whether you've heard of the Life In A Day video project, but the video is amazing so even though it's long, please take a look!

Golf Club Headcover

2011-12-10T17:42:00.000-08:00

I've not seen a golf-themed practical craft before, even though there are millions of golfers around, so I'm happy this one has turned up in time for Christmas gift giving!

If you want to learn how to make a custom vinyl golf club cover, click here.

Vintage Butterfly Necklace

2011-12-10T10:34:00.000-08:00

These super pretty necklaces are actually made with Shrinky Dink plastic, so it's an accessible project for everyone and it's durable too. Go here for the instructions.

Photoshop Bokeh Effect

2011-12-09T18:08:00.000-08:00

I've always loved the bokeh effect on photos - especially when the subject is a summery one - and you can find out on this page how you can create the effect yourself on Photoshop.

Rainbow Thread Wreath

2011-12-09T10:04:00.000-08:00

Probably the nicest yet easiest wreath I've seen yet, as all you need is a grapevine wreath and some different coloured threads! Go here for the tutorial.

Retro Sci-Fi Stockings

2011-12-08T17:45:00.000-08:00

Such cool stockings! I love the space age style and sci-fi twist, very original, and you can find the templates here.

Advent Box Printable

2011-12-08T10:38:00.000-08:00

I think the graphics, typography and colour combinations on this free Advent calendar look so funky! To download these images, click here.

Springy Mobile

2011-12-07T18:48:00.000-08:00

Don't tell anyone, but I actually have a collection of springs. Little ones. From pens. And I don't know why. (Don't judge me :-))

These vintage springs are a whole other level though - they're awesome! If you want to make a similar industrial style mobile (which I think would look fab in a garage, shed or garden), click here.

Illustration Ornaments

2011-12-07T10:23:00.000-08:00

Perfect for artistic people because you can show off your illustration skills on your own paper mache baubles - and failing that, you could always decoupage pictures, photos, comic book pages etc onto them instead.

Go here for the instructions.

Magnetic Mini Forest

2011-12-06T18:09:00.000-08:00

I love these little magnetic trees because you can put them on your fridge, lamps, filing cabinets and any other metal furniture you have - very sweet little decorations!

Find out how to make them here.

Glitter Baubles

2011-12-06T10:06:00.000-08:00

Add sparkle to your tree with these simple glitter ornaments.

Fabric Bow

2011-12-05T22:46:00.000-08:00

Learn to make your own statement bow out of your favourite fabric using these instructions. Plus don't forget to have a look at my web page roundup on gift wrapping to make your Christmas gifts extra special!

Candy Wrapper Lights

2011-12-05T17:21:00.000-08:00

I just think this idea for using fairy lights is fabulous and I can't believe I haven't seen this done before! Find the tutorial here.