My Day Today & Tutorials, Tutorials, and more tutorials..

I have had a pretty awesome day today. Went to the grocery store. {now I can drink all the coffee I want $

and we took the kids to the park. I didn’t get any pictures because I am lazy and haven’t charged my camera after it died on the 4th. I have so much to do, but Adisyn always tries to steal my pencils {and I can never get them back} and grab the scissors , so I definitely can’t sew or write when she’s awake.

So I decided after relaxing at the park with the kids and cooking out {Yay- no dishes to wash} #

I decided to show a little love and feature some tutorials. I can’t get enough of them. I sleep, eat, and drink crafting and writing and reading and somehow now blogging. I am always thinking of things to say and ways to write things (which is GREAT) because I feel as if I am getting better at writing and my voice in the writing.

I love showing off other people’s work, because not only does it give me ideas, it lets the makers of these tutorials KNOW we appreciate them and their work and thank them for the time and commitment they give into sharing their ideas with us.

I am going to be making a button here soon for people that I feature and I will be sure to post it on here and email it to the people I have showcased already.

If you would like me to show off something you made, just let me know.

I love you guys♥

Craftaholic Anonymous has this awesome 4th of July Jello that she shows us how to make. It looks so yummy. {This is the reason the post was started anyway}..

♥

I know, I know-it’s PAST the 4th. But come’on Jello is Jello..

Jello is Awesome +

Make it & Love it has given us the tutorial to make an awesome high chair cover..{here}

Crafterhours shows us how to make this awesome cutomized scissors..

I SO want a pair. ☺

Craftiness is not optional shows us how to make this awesome ruffle bib.

Obsessively Stitching shows us this awesome tutorial on how to make a toddler bath robe out of a dish towel {here}

thelongthread shows us how to spice up an old jar with the ribbon sleeve

and for those of you trying the digital scrapbooking as I am, I want to share with you this awesome website

Free Digital Scrapbooking which show you how to choose a software, finding free trials, getting started, and more. {here}

Plus they have free fonts, kits, papers, and embellishments.

here are some of the fonts

Babycakes

New add 6/14/07

Cheri                            
New add 6/14/07

Grunge Theme - More Free Grunge Fonts

New added 2/28/06

84 Rock  by Jan Paquetteonath

New add 2/28/07

Morphing  by Eric Mynahan

New add 2/28/07

Handwriting Theme - More Free Handwriting Fonts

New added 2/28/07

aka Fribolity                   New add 2/28/07

Girls are Weird by Robot Johnny

One of my favorite tutes {here} which is how to make your own digital rick-rack. Yay. hope you like it.

♥Jess

My DIY fused plastic bag make-up case and a visit from my Adi-bug.

I don’t know if you guys know about fusing plastic bags, but I made my first one last week.

• I wanted to try it because it reuses all those plastic bags that are otherwise going to the landfill where they will rot & rot.
• How long does it take for plastic bag to decompose? Like 500-1000 years, so RE-use them my friends.

You can learn how- {here} in a video from Etsy

or written {here}

I made this like a week ago, but haven’t yet got to post pictures or anything.

I loved making it, and SO plan to make more.

Have fun & save the planet at the same time, how about that.

If you make it, don’t forget to post some pictures for us to see =)

You might just be featured.

♥Jess

Stationary Storage Holder Tutorial..☺

LARGE STATIONERY STORAGE HOLDER BY MELISSA GOODSELL

I am crazy about notebooks, I don’t exactly know when this fetish started, but I’ve had it for awhile. I can remember going into the store for something (just something little) and coming out with all kinds of notebooks, pens, and binders. SOmething about the possibilities of all that blank paper. I was on the QDF website and came across this awesome tutorial, and knew I had to share it..

I know some of you might need a little notebook organization too. ☺

b     Large Stationary

             

              Holder

by Melissa Goodsell 

   Ccheck it out here

I am totally trying it..

What about you?

If you do, will you post the link

in the comments for all of us

to see..?

I hope you have a crafty day *

<3- Jess

 

Bag Bonanza Tutorials.♥

I have been eyeing some

wonderful tutorials and

thought I would let you in on

the fun..♥

Totes & duffles♥

*Fat Quarter Tote Tutorial by Cicada Daydream {here}

*Mini Market Tote by Chubby Hobby{here}

*Easy Tote by The Longest Year {here}

*Very Easy Tote Bag by Crafty Wench{here}

*Patchwork shoulder bag from Naptime Crafts {here}

*Simple Reversible Tote by Skip to my Lou {here}

*Pretty Tote Tutorial from Chocolate on my Cranium {here}

*With Love Tote by Lazy Girl Designs {here}

*Quilted Garden Tote by Sew, Mama, Sew {here}

*6 pocket tote from BHG {here}

*Oversized Reversible tote from Baum Textile {here}

*Reversible Convertible tote with pockets from Simplicity {here}

*Travel Tote with Recessed Zipper by Debbie Colgrove {here}

*Signature Style Tote by BHG {here}

*Scrappy Tote by Patterns That Fit You {here}

*Hawaiian Tote Bag by Got Fabric {here}

*Cross Over Bag by Jeanne Perrine {Here}

*Mini Duffle Bag by Lia via Craftster {here}

*

Purses 

& accessories♥

*Shoulder Bag from Tiny Happy {here}

*Reversible shoulder bag from lula louise {here}

*Keychain wallet by infarrantly creative {here}

*Recessed zipper shoulder bag from Projects by jane {here}

*Buttercup bag by handmade matters {here}

*Weekender travel tote by Sew Spoiled Designs {here}

Laptop Bags♥

*Jean Laptop Bag by

giannylt via Youtube {{here}}

*Laptop Bag by My Backyard Eden {here}

*Laptop Bag by Made by Petchy {here}

Lunchbox items♥

*Back to school Lunch bag from The Purl Bee {here}

*Reusable Sandwich Wrap from Betz White {here}

*Paneled & Insulated Lunch Bag from Savvy Seams {here}

*Snack Bag from Jennifer Stern {here}

Clutch♥

*Diaper Clutch Tutorial by Melissa {here}

*Wipes clutch tutorial by homemade by Jill {here}

*Clutch Purse Wristlets from Jenny Crafts {here}

*Clutch it from Cakies {here}

*Coupon Clutch from Spincushion {here}

Hope you had fun♥  I know I did. I

love all of these tutorials.

You are more than welcome to share

yours too. ♥Jess

Crafty Gemini Tutorial {recycle jeans into a tote}

I love how she takes it step by step so that even beginners know what she is talking about. She shows how to place the pins correctly and how to make the box type tote very well. I applaud this tutorial. Well done. Head on over to her {site} for more tutorials (written & video)

♥Jessi

Diaper Clutch {Tutorial}

Vanilla Joy has a great tutorial for a diaper clutch that you can access {here}..

Supplies

• 1/3 yard each of 2 coordinating fabrics (if either of the prints is directional, you’ll need 5/8 and you’ll have tons of fabric left over. Non-directional fabric is best for this project.)
• 1″ wide velcro
• rotary mat, ruler, and cutter

hope you enjoy it..

Head on over

#Jessi

Fusing Plastic Bags: Things you need

Fusing Plastic Bags: Things you need
Originally uploaded by SoSheSews

Be a 'greener person" while helping yourself. You can fuse plastic bags into fabric to sew with. You know all those cute snack holders that require vinyl inside? Well guess what...you can use these fused plastic bags & save some money & save those plastic bags from the city dump...
This tutorial is from SoSheSews on Flickr..
come check it out..
-Jess

CraftGossip.com

Who doesn’t love art, craft, & food? I know I do, and that’s why one of my favorite websites is Craft Gossip.

It is a site that rounds up all the tutorials all over the internet all in one place for you to view..

They have many different categories..

*Bath & Body

which my favorite tutorials are..

Soap Making Demo at The HodgePodgery

HodgePodgery’s Site..

*Craft Shows & Events

*Crochet

-EASY SCHMEASY FOR MOTHER’S DAY

-Crochet Bath Puff

*Edible Crafts

My Favs..#

-D.I.Y Ice Cream Sandwich.

-Favor Bags

*Felting

*MOO Mini Card holder in 3 minutes

*30 minutes to a recycled felted sweater bag

*Glass Art

-how to make a round bead…#

-MZ Glass Twisty Beads

*Indie Crafts

Original Print

-roses from maple leaves

The many amazing things you can do with Japanese Washi Tape

*Jewelry Making

-Soda Can Jewels

*Cut and Paste Pendants

*Knitting

-Tattoo A Bag For Mom!

-New Yarns and Free Patterns From Nashua Handknits.

*Lesson Plans

-Magnet Craft

-Water color cards

-Encourage learning @ an early age

*Needlework

-Inspiration: Inspireco (Shadowbox)

-Inspiration: Alma Stoller

*Polymer Clay

Churchill Crazy Love Square Earrings

“Embroidered” Clay

*Quilting

*Recycled Crafts

-How to recycle a juice carton into a cute gift box

*Scrapbooking

Freebie: Circle Stickers and Word Strips

-Freebie: Mother’s Day Word Art

*Sewing

-: Jean Repair blog is all about denim

-Sew exfoliating salt scrub pouches

-Tutorial: Day of the Dead tote bag

*Stamping

Freebie: Digital Baby Stamps

New Product: Clay Squishers for Stamping with Clay

So- have fun with the site & get the community you want with CraftGossip. Have fun…

          A   -Jessi