Weekly Roundup - Living On Nothing Edition [Survival Today

Did you hear about the guy that lives on nothing? No seriously, he lives on zero dollars a day. Meet Daniel Suelo, who lives in a cave outside Moab, Utah. Suelo has no mortgage, no car payment, no debt of any kind. He also has no home, no car, no television, and absolutely no “creature comforts.” But he does have a lot of creatures, as in the mice and bugs that scurry about the cave floor he’s called home for the last three years.

To us, Suelo probably sounds a little extreme. Actually, he probably sounds very extreme. After all, I suspect most of you reading this are doing so under the protection of some sort of man-made shelter, and with some amount of money on your person, and probably a few needs for money, too. And who doesn’t need money unless they have completely unplugged from the grid? Still, it’s an amusing story about a guy who rejects all forms of consumerism as we know it.

How to Brew Your Own Beer and Maybe Save Some Money. A fantastic introduction to home brewing, something I’ve never done myself, but always been interested in trying. (@Generation X Finance)

Contentment: A Great Financial Principle. If I had to name one required emotion for living a frugal lifestyle it would be contentment. Once you are content with your belongings and your lot in life you can ignore forces attempting to separate you from your money. (@Personal Finance by the Book)

Use Energy Star Appliances to Save On Utility Costs. I enjoyed this post because it included actual numbers, and actual total savings, from someone who upgraded to new, energy star appliances. (@The Digerati Life)

Over-Saving for Retirement? Is it possible to “over-save” for retirement? Yes, I think so. At some point I like the idea of putting some money aside in taxable investments outside of retirement funds, to be accessed prior to traditional retirement age. (@The Simple Dollar)

40 Things to Teach My Kids Before They Leave Home. A great list of both practical and philosophical lessons to teach your kids before they reach the age where they know everything. I think that now happens around 13 years-old. (@My Supercharged Life)

Index Fund Investing Overview. If you are looking for a place to invest with high diversification and relatively low fees (for broader index funds with low turnover), index funds are a great place to start. (@Money Smart Life)

5 Reasons To Line Dry Your Laundry. My wife and I may soon be installing a clothesline in our backyard. In many neighborhoods they are frowned upon - one of the reasons I don’t like living in a neighborhood. I digress. One of our neighbors recently put up a clothesline, and we might just follow his lead. (@Simple Mom)

* 4 Quick Tips for Getting Out of a Rut * Young and Cash Rich * Embracing Simple Style * First Trading Experience With OptionsHouse * The Exponential Power of Delayed Consumption * How Much Emergency Fund is Enough? * 50 Questions that Will Free Your Mind * Save Money On Car Insurance

FDA Hepatitis Update - Infergen (interferon alfacon-1) label revision: combination therapy, weight-based dosing, and label format
Wednesday, July 7, 2010 7:03 AM
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You are receiving this message as a subscriber to the FDA hepatitis electronic list serve. The purpose of the list serve is to relay important information about viral hepatitis-related products and issues, including product approvals, significant labeling changes, safety warnings, notices of upcoming public meetings and alerts to proposed regulatory guidances for comment.

On July 2, 2010, FDA approved revised labeling for Infergen (interferon alfacon-1) to include information on combination therapy with weight-based dosing of ribavirin. The label was placed in PLR (Physicians Labeling Rule) format and the major labeling changes include revisions to the following sections :

1) Indications and Usage section to include information describing when patients are unlikely to benefit from retreatment. This section reads as follows:

INFERGEN (interferon alfacon-1) is indicated for treatment of chronic hepatitis C in patients 18 years of age or older with compensated liver disease. This indication is based on clinical trials conducted using INFERGEN as monotherapy prior to the time that combination treatment was the standard of care and on a single trial evaluating INFERGEN in combination with ribavirin in patients who failed to respond to previous treatment with a pegylated interferon and ribavirin.

The following points should be considered when initiating treatment with INFERGEN:

· Use of monotherapy with an interferon such as INFERGEN for the treatment of hepatitis C is not recommended unless a patient is unable to take ribavirin.

· The safety and efficacy of the combination of INFERGEN/ribavirin in treatment-naïve patients or in patients co-infected with HBV or HIV-1 have not been evaluated.

· Patients with the following characteristics are less likely to benefit from retreatment with combination therapy: response of 1 log10 drop HCV RNA on previous treatment, Genotype 1, high viral load ( 850,000 IU/mL), African American race, and/or presence of cirrhosis.

· No safety and efficacy data are available for treatment of longer than one year.

2) Dosage and Administration section was updated to include dose recommendations for retreatment in combination with weight-based dosing of ribavirin for the treatment of chronic hepatitis C as follows :

Combination Treatment with INFERGEN/Ribavirin Dosing

The recommended dose of INFERGEN is 15 mcg daily administered as a single subcutaneous injection in combination with weight-based ribavirin at 1,000 mg-1,200 mg ( 75 kg/ and 75 kg) orally in two divided doses for up to 48 weeks. [see Clinical Studies (14.3), Medication Guide for instructions].

Ribavirin should be taken with food. INFERGEN/ribavirin should not be used in patients with creatinine clearance < 50 mL/min [see CONTRAINDICATIONS (4)].

Dose Modifications

If a serious adverse reaction develops during the course of treatment [see WARNINGS and PRECAUTIONS (5)] discontinue or modify the dosage of INFERGEN and/or ribavirin until the adverse event abates or decreases in severity. If persistent or recurrent serious adverse events develop despite adequate dosage adjustment, discontinue treatment. Upon resolution or improvement of the adverse reaction, resuming INFERGEN and/or ribavirin may be considered.

INFERGEN/Ribavirin Combination Therapy Dose Modifications

Stepwise dose reduction from 15 mcg to 9 mcg and from 9 mcg to 6 mcg may be necessary for serious adverse reactions.

Please refer to updated label for complete guidelines for dose modifications and discontinuation of Infergen and/or ribavirin based on depression or laboratory parameters

3) The Warnings and Precautions section was updated and placed in the order of importance of each toxicity of concern. Many of the toxicities are considered class labeling among the interferon products

4) The Adverse Event section was updated to remove antiquated information and to include information about safety from the INFERGEN/RBV study (DIRECT Trial/IRHC-001 and IRHC-002)

5) Clinical Studies section was updated to include information regarding study IRHC-001/IRHC-002/DIRECT Trial. Specifically,

Subsequent Treatment with Combination INFERGEN/Ribavirin

This study (DIRECT Trial/ IRHC-001 and IRHC-002) was a randomized, open-label, multi-center, US-based study comparing the safety and efficacy of two doses of INFERGEN (9 mcg or 15 mcg) administered daily plus ribavirin (1000 mg or 1200 mg weight based dosed) administered daily for 48 weeks to subjects who were nonresponders to previous pegylated interferon plus ribavirin (Peg-IFN/ribavirin) therapy. Prior non-response was defined as a 2 log10 decline in viral load (VL) while undergoing at least 12 weeks of previous Peg-IFN/ribavirin therapy with 80% adherence or a detectable VL at end-of-treatment after completing at least 24 weeks of therapy. Study subjects had a mean age of 50 yrs, 70% were male, mean weight of 89 kg, 19% were African Americans, 65% were Caucasians, 66% had high VL ( 850,000 IU/mL), 95% were infected with genotype 1, 54% had evidence of bridging fibrosis, 25% had evidence of cirrhosis on biopsy, and 50% had steatosis. Approximately 80% of the patients were null responders ( 2 log10 drop in viral load during their previous Peg-IFN/ribavirin therapy). The median washout period between previous treatment and day 1 of INFERGEN therapy was 448 days (15 months) and 506 days (16.8 months) for the 9 mcg and 15 mcg groups, respectively. The use of hematopoietic growth factors was not permitted in the DIRECT Trial.

In study IRHC-001, 515 subjects were randomized to INFERGEN 9 mcg plus ribavirin (n=171), INFERGEN 15 mcg plus ribavirin (n=172), or no treatment (n=172). In study IRHC-002, 144 patients in the no treatment arm of study IRHC-001 were re-randomized to either INFERGEN 9 mcg plus ribavirin (n=74) or INFERGEN 15 mcg plus ribavirin (n=70).

Subjects were treated for up to 48 weeks. The primary endpoint was sustained virological response (SVR), defined as undetectable HCV RNA 24 weeks after the end of treatment using a sensitive qualitative assay (TMA LOD 10 IU/mL). None of the subjects in the no-treatment arm of study IRHC-001 achieved an SVR.

Combined SVR results from IRHC-001 and IRHC-002 according to baseline characteristics are shown in Table 8 of the package insert. The overall SVR rate for INFERGEN 9 mcg/ribavirin was 5% (13/245) compared to 95 (21/242) for INFERGEN 15 mcg/ribavirin. Based on these results, INFERGEN 15 mcg is the recommended starting dose.

6) The Contraindications, and the Animal Toxicology and/or Pharmacology section was also updated.

Additionally the Medication Guide was revised to provide information on combination therapy with weight-based dosing of ribavirin and to provide information on the risk associated with interferon therapy.

The complete revised label can be accessed at the FDA web site.

Infergen is a product of Three Rivers Pharmaceuticals, Warrendale, PA.

Richard Klein
Office of Special Health Issues
Food and Drug Administration

Kimberly Struble
Division of Antiviral Drug Products
Food and Drug Administration

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FALL 2007

21 Things You Didn’t
Know You Can Recycle

CAQ73 Garbage. Americans produce more and more of it every year, when we need to be producing less. Even the most waste-conscious among us can feel overwhelmed by the amount of household waste that goes beyond what municipal recyclers and compost bins can handle. That’s why our editors spent the summer of 2007 investigating the state of waste management in our country, putting this list togther for you, explaining how we can get serious about the three R’s – reducing, reusing, and recycling — and divert more waste away from landfills. (To download the entire recycling issue of the Quarterly, visit our archives page.)

1. Appliances: Goodwill accepts working appliances, www.goodwill.org, or you can contact the Steel Recycling Institute to recycle them. 800/YES-1-CAN, www.recycle-steel.org.

2. Batteries: Rechargeables and single-use: Battery Solutions, 734/467-9110, www.batteryrecycling.com.

3. Cardboard boxes: Contact local nonprofits and women’s shelters to see if they Boxcan use them. Or, offer up used cardboard boxes at your local Freecycle.org listserv or on Craigslist.org for others who may need them for moving or storage. If your workplace collects at least 100 boxes or more each month, UsedCardboardBoxes.com accepts them for resale.

4. CDs/DVDs/Game Disks: Send scratched music or computer CDs, DVDs, and PlayStation or Nintendo video game disks to AuralTech for refinishing, and they’ll work like new: 888/454-3223, www.auraltech.com.

5. Clothes: Wearable clothes can go to your local Goodwill outlet or shelter. ShirtsDonate wearable women’s business clothing to Dress for Success, which gives them to low-income women as they search for jobs, 212/532-1922, www.dressforsuccess.org. Offer unwearable clothes and towels to local animal boarding and shelter facilities, which often use them as pet bedding. Consider holding a clothes swap at your office, school, faith congregation or community center. Swap clothes with friends and colleagues, and save money on a new fall wardrobe and back-to-school clothes.

6. Compact fluorescent bulbs: Take them to your local IKEA store for recycling: www.ikea.com.

7. Compostable bio-plastics: You probably won’t be able to compost these in your home compost bin or pile. Find a municipal composter to take them to at www.findacomposter.com.

8. Computers and electronics: Find the most responsible recyclers, local and national, at www.ban.org/pledge/Locations.html.

9. Exercise videos: Swap them with others at www.videofitness.com.

10. Eyeglasses: Your local Lion’s Club or eye care chain may collect these. Lenses Glassesare reground and given to people in need.

11. Foam packing: Your local pack-and-ship store will likely accept foam peanuts for reuse. Or, call the Plastic Loose Fill Producers Council to find a drop-off site: 800/828-2214. For places to drop off foam blocks for recycling, contact the Alliance of Foam Packaging Recyclers, 410/451-8340, www.epspackaging.org/info.html

12. Ink/toner cartridges: Recycleplace.com pays $1/each.

13. Miscellaneous: Get your unwanted items into the hands of people who can use them. Offer them up on your local Freecycle.org or Craigslist.org listserv, or try giving them away at Throwplace.com or giving or selling them at iReuse.com. iReuse.com will also help you find a recycler, if possible, when your items have reached the end of their useful lifecycle.

14. Oil: Find Used Motor Oil Hotlines for each state: 202/682-8000, www.recycleoil.org.

15. Phones: Donate cell phones: Collective Good will refurbish your phone and sell Cellphoneit to someone in a developing country: 770/856-9021, www.collectivegood.com. Call to Protect reprograms cell phones to dial 911 and gives them to domestic violence victims: www.donateaphone.com. Recycle single-line phones: Reclamere, 814/386-2927, www.reclamere.com.

16. Sports equipment: Resell or trade it at your local Play It Again Sports outlet, 800/476-9249, www.playitagainsports.com.

17. “Technotrash”: Project KOPEG offers an e-waste recycling program that can help you raise funds for your organization. Use Project KOPEG to recycle iPods, MP3 players, cell phones and chargers, digital cameras, PDAs, palm pilots, and more. Also, easily recycle all of your CDs, jewel cases, DVDs, audio and video tapes, pagers, rechargeable and single-use batteries, PDAs, and ink/toner cartridges with GreenDisk’s Technotrash program. For $30, GreenDisk will send you a cardboard box in which you can ship them up to 70 pounds of any of the above. Your fee covers the box as well as shipping and recycling fees. 800/305-GREENDISK, www.greendisk.com.

18. Tennis shoes: Nike’s Reuse-a-Shoe program turns old shoes into playground and athletic flooring. www.nikereuseashoe.com. One World Running will send still-wearable shoes to athletes in need in Africa, Latin America, and Haiti. www.oneworldrunning.com.

19. Toothbrushes and razors: Buy a recycled plastic toothbrush or razor from ToothbrushRecycline, and the company will take it back to be recycled again into plastic lumber. Recycline products are made from used Stonyfield Farms’ yogurt cups. 888/354-7296, www.recycline.com.

20. Tyvek envelopes: Quantities less than 25: Send to Shirley Cimburke, Tyvek Recycling Specialist, 5401 Jefferson Davis Hwy., Spot 197, Room 231, Richmond, VA 23234. Quantities larger than 25, call 866/33-TYVEK.

21. Stuff you just can’t recycle: When practical, send such items back to the manufacturer and tell them they need to manufacture products that close the waste loop responsibly.

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WILD BLUEBERRY CHICKEN SAUSAGE BREAKFAST PUDDING

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Spread cream cheese on bread and slice into cubes. Place the cubes in a 13x9” baking pan sprayed with cooking oil. Sprinkle with cinnamon, top with 1 1/2 cups of blueberries. Slice sausage into 1/2” slices.
*Place sausage slices on top of mixture in baking pan. Beat egg substitute, maple syrup and milk together. Pour over mixture in baking pan. Bake 60 min. Top with remaining blueberries before serving.

MAKES 8 SERVINGS OF BREAKFAST PUDDING...

2 cups blueberries
6 slices day old whole grain bread
2 cups skim milk
1/2 cup maple syrup
1 cup egg substitute
1 tsp cinnamon
10 oz pkg al fresco wild blueberry breakfast chicken sausage, cut into 1/2” slices

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4. Spiced (Lamb)-—w/ Corn and Rice Pilaf
Posted by: “Russie

SPICED LAMB WITH CORN AND RICE PILAF

In a saucepan, bring the rice and 1 1/4 cups water to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until tender, 18 min. Heat a grill. Arrange the corn on an oiled grate, cover and cook, turning frequently, until slightly charred. Let cool slightly. Scrape the kernels into a bowl.
*In another bowl, combine the lamb and garam masala, season with salt and pepper. Form into 16 meatballs. Brush the green onions with the butter. Arrange the green onions and meatballs on the grill and cook, turning, until the meatballs are cooked through. Chop the grilled green onions and add to the corn. Add the rice and meatballs, then serve.
MAKES 4 SERVINGS OF LAMB, CORN, & RICE PILAF...

1 pound ground lamb
1 1/4 cups rice
1 bunch green onions
1 tbs unsalted butter, melted
Salt and Pepper
1/2 tsp garam masala
2 ears corn, husked

Posted by: “lyndercc”

A neighbor gave me some perfectly ripe avocados so I decided to make guacamole. This is a recipe I got from an old roommate in San Francisco and still love it to the day. Give it a try!

Estelle Torres’s Guacamole

2-3 ripe avocados, seeded and scoped out of the shell
Juice of one lime or lemon (any maybe some zest if you want)
1 8oz package pepper jack cheese, grated
1 onion chopped
1 tomato chopped
salt & pepper to taste and maybe some garlic powder if you wish
Optional: Sour cream

Mush up avocados with a fork, mix in lime or lemon juice and add the pepper jack cheese, mix well.

Add the rest and mix.

If you want it creamier, add a spoon or so of sour cream in the mix. If not serving right away, spread the sour cream on top to keep the guac from turning brown and stir it in right before serving.

~Lynda

Note: The pepper jack cheese may sound strange, but it really adds a nice zing to the dish.

Fresh mushrooms a virtual powerhouse of goodness, says nutritionist

By: Judy Creighton, The Canadian Press

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Whether it is a meaty portobello, funnel-shaped oyster or lacy enoki, these
and other varieties of fresh mushrooms are now considered superfoods.

“They are full of nutrients and are virtually fat-, cholesterol- and
sodium-free,” says Toronto nutritionist Clare Jones, commenting on recent
studies of the popular fungi.

“On top of that, they contain a lot of antioxidants and vitamins and are
showing their value in preventing diseases like prostate and breast cancer,
heart, diabetes and arthritis.”

Add in antioxidants, and the term l-ergothioneine pops up. It is an
arthritis-fighting phytochemical that doesn’t break down when it’s heated,
which means the body still gets the benefits it releases.

Jones says she was surprised to discover that mushrooms also contain
natural vitamin D.

“It is becoming very important for us to increase our consumption of this
vitamin,” she says. Mushrooms contain a compound called ergosterol that is
turned into vitamin D in the body.

Jones says that other nutrients such as vitamins and minerals found in
mushrooms include essential traces of iron, potassium, phosphorus,
magnesium, copper and selenium.

In fact, one portobello mushroom has more potassium than a banana, she
points out.

Mushrooms contain no sodium, but are big on umami, which is an acid that
rounds out other flavours to add taste satisfaction.

“You can also substitute mushrooms for protein, so there are a variety of
reasons why they really fit the bill for consumers,” says Jones.

Are your children picky eaters who don’t like mushrooms?

Jones says she hasn’t had a problem getting her kids to eat them.

“I serve them along with other raw vegetables with their favourite dipping
sauce,” she says.

Mushrooms are an economical food option, notes Jones.

“Whether served as a side dish sauteed with a chicken breast or cooked on
the grill with some pork, that is not expensive to do.”

From purchase to consumption, here are tips to handle mushrooms from “Get
Fresh” by Toronto food writer Madeleine Greey.

Keep mushrooms in a vented paper bag and refrigerated for best results.
Shiitake and oyster mushrooms should be stored in a container with a damp
cloth on top to prevent them from drying out.

Most perishable are enoki, which last only a few days. White button,
oyster, cremini and boletes stay fresh for up to a week, shiitake and
portobello up to two weeks.

Do a nose check: if they smell sour, not earthy, their time is over.
Mushrooms don’t freeze well.

Don’t drown your mushrooms when washing them. They soak up water like
sponges which thins flavour and destroys nutrients. Instead, wipe them
clean with a damp paper towel or mushroom brush.

___

Online: Mushrooms Canada, mushrooms.ca

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12 Simple Ways To Smooth Out Your Mornings

Posted By TipNut On July 5, 2010 @ 3:35 am In Organizing | No Comments

I think it’s true that our mornings set the tone for the day ahead, if you have a rushed and chaotic start–that seems to cling to you for at least the first few hours of the morning.

Here are a dozen things we do in our home that help us start the day on a positive note, all but the last two are done the night before. As small and insignificant some of these may seem, I find each do make a positive difference…
12 Simple Ways To Smooth Out Your Mornings

Have Coffee & Breakfast Items Organized The Night Before

1. Get the coffee ready the night before, preferably the timer set too (if your machine has one). If not, set everything up so it just has to be switched on. If you’re a morning tea drinker instead, have your tea cup out with a tea bag set inside, kettle waiting to be turned on the a.m.

2. Know what’s on the menu for breakfast and have all food items that don’t need to be refrigerated set out. Kitchen table is wiped down, fresh tablecloth placed, table set (or at least the clean dishes and utensils set out). Some breakfast ideas: How To Make Overnight Crockpot Oatmeal & Oatmeal In A Thermos [1] and How To Make Breakfast Burritos [2] for easy breakfast ideas. Toast, cereal, bagels and muffins are easy too, just make sure to check the stock the night before and bring out frozen supplies so they’ll be thawed & ready in the a.m.

3. Prepare the next day’s packed lunches and snacks. Everything is bagged and ready to grab and go.

4. The next night’s meal is planned, take out meat & frozen items from the freezer. If I don’t do this the night before, sometimes I’ll forget in the a.m. and you know what that means: ordering take-out for supper. If planning a slowcooker meal, prep the veggies and food needed for the meal the night before so all you need to do is toss everything in the crockpot when you get up and turn it on.

5. Have all clothes for the next day set out (press if needed), including shoes and accessories. If cool, cold or rainy weather is expected, have the necessary outerwear ready to go too.

6. Everyone has their own fresh towels and washcloths set aside for the next morning’s shower, put them with your bathrobe. Too simple to make a difference? I find it really does add a nice touch to the mornings. If you’re someone who can shower or bath the night before and skip this in the a.m., go for it! Myself, I need a coffee drip line & a hot shower to get going in the morning.

7. Review your next day’s To Do list, calender, household binder [3] so there are no last minute surprises while running out the door. Take a few minutes to review the next day with your spouse and kids too.

8. Pack totebags, briefcases, backpacks, diaper bags for the next day. The kiddos homework is done & packed, gym clothes packed, bus tickets, lunch money, etc.

9. If for some reason I forgot to pay attention to the vehicle’s fuel situation on the way home that day, I’ll check it sometime in the evening and go fuel up if needed. I really don’t need to be fighting the morning rush at the pumps. I’ll also pick up any last minute supplies that are needed for the next day.

10. The dishwasher is emptied of all clean dishes, kitchen sink dishes are loaded in the dishwasher. I found this really made a difference, after breakfast everyone took a minute to load their dirty dishes in the dishwasher and there were no dirty dishes waiting when we got home.

11. Get up 15 minutes earlier than you have to. Wow, who knew that 15 minutes could mean so much? Less stress, less rushing, a more peaceful pace to start your day. If your mornings are too rushed with the kids, get them up 10 or 15 minutes earlier than they do now–that should be enough to reduce the racing around.

12. Leave 5 minutes earlier than you have to. I think 90% of road rage would disappear if everyone simply allowed themselves a few extra minutes to get to where they’re going. No rush, no stress or Indy 500 driving–and you might even enjoy your morning drive!

These are 12 simple ways to help your mornings go well, and the beauty is that most don’t have to be rushed through at bedtime the night before, they can be done anytime throughout the evening–and each only take a few minutes to manage.
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Top 15 Makeup Bags: Free Tutorials

Posted By TipNut On December 14, 2009 @ 3:28 am In Knitting,Sewing | No Comments

Makeup bags are perfect to give as gifts and they’re quite handy for more than just cosmetics. I took my time selecting these bags, making sure there’s a nice mix of everything: Some simple, some zipped, some larger, some small. There’s one felted pattern (knitting) and the rest are sewing tutorials. For a treat I also included two makeup brush rolls at the bottom.

Envelope Style Makeup Bag Tutorial By uptherainbowcreek.blogspot.com
Tipnut’s Picks: Top 14 Makeup Bags

1. Envelope Style Makeup Bag Tutorial [1]: (as seen in picture) Quick & stylish makeup bag that has no zipper, closes with a strip of velcro and embellished with a decorative button.

2. Quilted Cosmetics Tote [2]: Sewing tutorial. Bucket bag tote style, super cute!

3. Felted Cosmetic Clutch with Tassels [3]: Knitting pattern. This sure brings me back in time, it has a nice vintage feel to it. Snap closure. Love the hot pink!

4. Makeup Bag Tutorial [4]: Sewing project. Zip top closure, more traditional style of bag. Nice and roomy, perfect for traveling.

5. Little Boxy Pouch Tutorial [5]: Sewing tutorial. This little bag is 4.5 inches long, 3 inches high and 2 inches deep, just right for a lipstick and a compact.

6. Pouch With Central Zipper [6]: Sewing tutorial. This is just like a pencil case and has a central zipper and lining.

7. Simple Makeup Bag [7]: Sewing tutorial. Simple instructions for a simple yet adorable bag. Velcro closure, short strap.

8. Zippered Wristlet Bag [8]: Sewing tutorial. Nice little bag that’s perfect for carrying around a few cosmetics.

9. Makeup Bag Tutorial [9]: Sewing project. This bag’s style is similar to a shoe bag, top fabric strap for easy carrying. Zipped closure.

10. Straight Sided Triangular Cosmetic Bag [10]: Sewing tutorial. This is a smart looking bag, it differs from other triangular shaped purses as the sides are straight up and down rather than angling in toward the bottom.

11. Lined Zippered Makeup Bag / Pouch [11]: Finished bag measures 7.5’’ x 5’’.

12. Toiletry / Make Up Bag Tutorial [12]: Here’s a bag that’s cute and big enough to hold all you need when travelling.

13. Cosmetic Bag [13]: Nice and big, box shaped, and colorful and quirky without being obnoxious.

14. Potholder Makeup Bag [14]: Yep, that’s right–make a cut little zippered makeup bag from a potholder, it’s easy!

15. Pretty Pleated Makeup Bag [15]: Features a pretty pleat design and only needs a bit of fabric for the outer bag (1/4 yard for the main fabric; 1/8 yard for the feature fabric) and is lined with a luscious charmeuse satin.

Makeup Brush Rolls

* The Make-Up Brush Roll [16]: Sewing project. A nice tutorial showing you how to make a makeup brush roll, the idea is similar to a knitting needle or crochet hook roll.

* Makeup Brush Carrier [17]: Sewing pattern. This is another roll style, tie closure.

Check out this Vintage Weekend Kit Pattern [18] too, I think it’s pretty cool and it’s perfect for travel.
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[1] Envelope Style Makeup Bag Tutorial: http://uptherainbowcreek.blogspot.com/2009/06/envelope-style-makeup-bag-tutorial-boho.html

[2] Quilted Cosmetics Tote: http://abyquilt.blogspot.com/2006/11/make-up-bag-tutorial.html

[3] Felted Cosmetic Clutch with Tassels: http://www.straw.com/cpy/patterns/bags/bag-cosmeticclutch-felt.html

[4] Makeup Bag Tutorial: http://comeandseetheseitz.com/2008/09/07/makeup-bag-tutorial/

[5] Little Boxy Pouch Tutorial: http://threebears.wordpress.com/2007/10/15/little-boxy-pouch-tutorial/

[6] Pouch With Central Zipper: http://londonmummy.typepad.com/london_mummy/2008/10/sewing-tutorial-—lined-pencil-case-or-pouch-with-central-zipper.html

[7] Simple Makeup Bag: http://craftydaisies.com/2007/04/26/simple-makeup-bag/

[8] Zippered Wristlet Bag: http://splityarn.com/2007/06/01/sew-a-zippered-wristlet-tutorial.html

[9] Makeup Bag Tutorial: http://www.chezlin.com/2008/04/makeup-bag-tutorial/

[10] Straight Sided Triangular Cosmetic Bag: http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=176509.0

[11] Lined Zippered Makeup Bag / Pouch: http://flossieteacakes.blogspot.com/2009/05/lined-zippered-pouch-make-up-bag.html

[12] Toiletry / Make Up Bag Tutorial: http://www.craftastical.com/2009/06/toiletry-make-up-bag-tutorial.html

[13] Cosmetic Bag: http://hiccupps-stuff.blogspot.com/2008/09/you-know-feeling-you-get-when-you.html

[14] Potholder Makeup Bag: http://obsessivelystitching.blogspot.com/2009/11/pot-holder-makeup-bag-tutorial.html

[15] Pretty Pleated Makeup Bag: http://sew4home.com/projects/storage-solutions/584-mothers-day-pretty-pleated-travel-pouch

[16] The Make-Up Brush Roll: http://scpbanks.blogspot.com/2007/12/make-up-brush-roll-how-to-make-one-ive.html

[17] Makeup Brush Carrier: http://stilldottie.blogspot.com/2008/05/makeup-brush-carrier.html

[18] Vintage Weekend Kit Pattern: http://tipnut.com/weekend-kit/

[19] Crafty Mini Makeup Roll: {Sewing}: http://tipnut.com/makeup-roll/

[20] 20 Fabric Wallet Patterns & Tutorials {Free}: http://tipnut.com/wallet-patterns/

[21] Pretty Pleated Makeup Bag Tutorial: {Sewing}: http://tipnut.com/pleated-makeup-bag/

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51 Free Apron Patterns You Can Make

Posted By TipNut On November 24, 2007 @ 9:00 am In Crafts,Popular Tips,Sewing | 28 Comments

This is a large list of patterns I’ve collected from around the net, all kinds of styles and types included. If you love aprons, you’re gonna love this list!

These are organized as neatly as I could manage, however some patterns fit well in more than one section. I decided to list them in a single category only to avoid duplicating things, please keep that in mind if you’re looking for a particular style of pattern.

There are a bunch of vintage styles toward the bottom, also children’s patterns, a couple for men, some knit & crocheted items as well as cute little miniature apron ornaments that I tagged on the end for fun.

Everything is free and several sites include files you can download directly to your computer.

Update: In addition to the freebies below, here is a brand new list of 50 free apron patterns & tutorials [1] that you’ll want to check out as well. Have fun!
51 Free Apron Patterns

Full Aprons

1. Smock Apron [2]
2. Butcher Style Apron Pattern [3]
3. Crafty Gal – Dressing For Success [4]
4. jcaroline Creations Apron Instructions [5]
5. Martha Stewart – Bakers Apron [6], template is here [7] (pdf)
6. Apron Tutorial – Jeans Apron [8]
7. Free Apron Pattern [9]
8. Taly’s Very Easy Apron [10]
9. Suzy Homemaker Apron – Tutorial [11]
10. Make a Plain Apron [12] (updated dead link)
11. Apron Pattern [13] (not English, Japanese? but is fully illustrated) download file is here [14]

Lined & Reversible Aprons

1. Lined Apron Tutorial [15]
2. Nana’s Reversible Half Apron (with tutorial) [16]

Dishtowel Aprons

1. Dishtowel Apron Tutorial [17]
2. Quick and Fun Apron Made from Two Dish Towels [18]
3. Martha Stewart’s Dish Towel Apron [19]
4. Homespun Apron [20]
5. Towel Turned Apron [21]

Craft Aprons

1. Craft Apron Tutorial [22]
2. Crafty Tool Belt [23]
3. Martha Stewart’s Crafter’s Apron [24]

Housekeeping Aprons

1. Sew A Clean Sweep Apron! [25]
2. Martha Stewart’s Carryall Apron [26] – This is basically a full apron folded up & sewn for pockets, easy!

More Aprons

1. Free Directions to Sew an Apron Using One Yard of Fabric [27]
2. Shimmy, Shake, & Bake Apron [28] pattern download is here [29] (pdf)
3. Pleated Embroidered Apron [30]
4. Jeans Apron [31] and another similar concept here [32]
5. Valentine Ruffle Apron [33]
6. Keeping it Real Sewing Series: Apron Tutorial [34] pattern downloads: Part 1 [35] and Part 2 [36] (both pdf)
7. Half Yard Apron [37]
8. Make a Pretty Paisley Apron [38] (popup warning)

Knit & Crochet Aprons

1. Party Apron [39]
2. Kitschy Apron in Cotton Chenille [40]
3. Crocheted Apron [41]
4. Cheeky Squares Apron [42]

Clothespin Aprons

1. My Byrd House Clothspin Apron [43]
2. Vintage Apron Bonnet Pattern [44]

Children’s Aprons

1. Tutorial: Little Girls’ D-Ring Ribbon Belt Apron [45]
2. Sewing: How to make a kid-sized chef apron [46]
3. Quilt Block Apron [47]
4. Smocket pattern [48] pattern download is here [49] (pdf)
5. Apron/Sunbonnet Combination [50]
6. Quick Apron Tutorial [51]

Vintage Style Aprons & Vintage Patterns

1. Vintage Pillowcase Apron Tutorial [52]
2. 50 ‘s half-aprons with tie-pocket pattern/tutorial [53]
3. Retro Orange-Flowered Apron w/ Tutorial [54]
4. Vintage Apron Pattern [55]
5. Utility Apron With Cap [56] (this is the apron from the image at the top of page)
6. 1940&’s Style Bib Apron [57] (pdf)–this is a file I uploaded to Tipnut since it was permitted, it’s not my pattern though

Men’s Aprons

1. Men’s Apron Tutorial [58]
2. Chef’s Apron [59]

Cute & Cool Apron Related Finds

* Apronista [60]
* Hillbilly Housewife: Apron Evangelism [61]
* Sweet Little Apron Ornament Tutorial [62]
* Little aprons – free crochet pattern [63]

Aprons make great homemade gifts! One idea is to tuck them into kitchen gift baskets [64] (toss in a matching pair of oven mitts for a nice touch). Also remember you can whip these up with old pillowcases [65] as well as vintage tablecloths [66] (love this idea!).

I’ll have more vintage apron patterns to share too, but I’m expecting that to be sometime in the new year. I think there are plenty of patterns to keep you busy until then .

*Admin Update: A couple links were removed from the original list due to no longer being available on the web–I’ll add them back if they return online.
*Update: Links checked and updated March/2010–patterns removed since they’re no longer online
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* 40+ Free Apron Patterns & Tutorials [1]
* 25+ Free Apron Patterns & Tutorials [67]
* Free Christmas Apron Pattern: {Sewing} [68]

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[1] brand new list of 50 free apron patterns & tutorials: http://tipnut.com/free-apron-patterns-tutorials/

[2] Smock Apron: http://stilldottie.blogspot.com/2007/08/apron-for-divya.html

[3] Butcher Style Apron Pattern: http://etherwork.net/ejmtph/sew/apron.html

[4] Crafty Gal – Dressing For Success: http://www.craftygal.com/archives/402/table402.htm

[5] jcaroline Creations Apron Instructions: http://www.jcarolinecreative.com/Merchant2/aproninstructions.html

[6] Martha Stewart – Bakers Apron: http://www.marthastewart.com/article/bakers-apron

[7] template is here: http://images.marthastewart.com/images/content/web/pdfs/pdf1/baker_apron.pdf

[8] Apron Tutorial – Jeans Apron: http://mybyrdhouse.blogspot.com/2007/09/september-apron-tutorial-jeans-apron-2.html

[9] Free Apron Pattern: http://bethany.preciousinfants.com/2007/09/25/free-apron-pattern.aspx

[10] Taly’s Very Easy Apron: http://taly.on.neobee.net/tutorial-aprons.htm

[11] Suzy Homemaker Apron – Tutorial: http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=2309.msg15734

[12] Make a Plain Apron: http://web.archive.org/web/20070817074529/http://home.mindspring.com/~angeliakay/id2.html

[13] Apron Pattern: http://otsukaya.co.jp/TeduBigF064.htm

[14] download file is here: http://otsukaya.co.jp/Tedukuri/FTezukuri57.pdf

[15] Lined Apron Tutorial: http://lululollylegs.blogspot.com/2007/07/lined-apron-tutorial.html

[16] Nana’s Reversible Half Apron (with tutorial): http://thelongestyear.typepad.com/my_weblog/2007/02/post.html

[17] Dishtowel Apron Tutorial: http://ihavetosay.typepad.com/randi/2007/02/dishtowel_apron.html

[18] Quick and Fun Apron Made from Two Dish Towels: http://www.instructables.com/id/Quick-and-Fun-Apron-Made-from-Two-Dish-Towels/

[19] Martha Stewart’s Dish Towel Apron: http://www.marthastewart.com/good-things/dish-towel-apron

[20] Homespun Apron: http://www.bfranklincrafts.com/CraftIdeas/CraftIdea-Apron.html

[21] Towel Turned Apron: http://craftydaisies.com/2007/09/21/towel-turned-apron/

[22] Craft Apron Tutorial: http://creativelittledaisy.typepad.com/creative_little_daisy/2006/11/craft_apron_tut.html

[23] Crafty Tool Belt: http://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/crafty_tool_belt

[24] Martha Stewart’s Crafter’s Apron: http://www.marthastewart.com/article/crafters-apron

[25] Sew A Clean Sweep Apron!: http://organizedhome.com/clean-house/how-to-sew-cleaning-apron

[26] Martha Stewart’s Carryall Apron: http://www.marthastewart.com/good-things/carryall-apron

[27] Free Directions to Sew an Apron Using One Yard of Fabric: http://sewing.about.com/od/aprons/ss/oneyardapron2.htm

[28] Shimmy, Shake, & Bake Apron: http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2007/07/craft_pattern_podcast_shimmy_s.html?CMP=OTC-5JF307375954

[29] pattern download is here: http://cdn.makezine.com/make/craft/CRAFT_Magazine_pattern48.pdf

[30] Pleated Embroidered Apron: http://www.craftandfabriclinks.com/apron_embroidered/embroidered_apron_pattern.html

[31] Jeans Apron: http://mybyrdhouse.blogspot.com/2007/07/july-apron-tutorial-jeans-apron.html

[32] another similar concept here: http://blog.betzwhite.com/2007/07/by-seat-of-my-pants.html

[33] Valentine Ruffle Apron: http://morganmoore.typepad.com/one_more_moore/2007/02/valentine_tree__1.html

[34] Keeping it Real Sewing Series: Apron Tutorial: http://barij.typepad.com/my_weblog/2007/10/keeping-it-re-1.html

[35] Part 1: http://barij.typepad.com/my_weblog/files/apron20tutorial20part20i..pdf

[36] Part 2: http://barij.typepad.com/my_weblog/files/apron20tutorial20part20ii.pdf

[37] Half Yard Apron: http://www.patternbee.com/FREE5.html

[38] Make a Pretty Paisley Apron: http://www.bhg.com/bhg/story.jsp?storyid=/templatedata/bhg/story/data/1180732562056.xml

[39] Party Apron: http://knitty.com/ISSUEspring04/PATTpartyapron.html

[40] Kitschy Apron in Cotton Chenille: http://www.straw.com/cpy/patterns2/cot_chen_apron.html

[41] Crocheted Apron: http://www.knitting-crochet.com/crochet/aproncro.html

[42] Cheeky Squares Apron: http://www.lullabiesandlace.com/cheekysquaresapron.html

[43] My Byrd House Clothspin Apron: http://mybyrdhouse.blogspot.com/2007/06/june-clothspin-apron.html

[44] Vintage Apron Bonnet Pattern: http://tipnut.com/vintage-apron-bonnet-pattern/

[45] Tutorial: Little Girls’ D-Ring Ribbon Belt Apron: http://sommerdesigns.typepad.com/sommer_designs/2007/01/tutorial_little.html

[46] Sewing: How to make a kid-sized chef apron: http://supamb.com/supafine/2007/08/24/sewing-how-to-make-a-kid-sized-chef-apron/

[47] Quilt Block Apron: http://www.craftandfabriclinks.com/apron/apron.html

[48] Smocket pattern: http://www.themayfly.com/weblog/2007/02/you_asked_for_it.html

[49] pattern download is here: http://www.themayfly.com/weblog/smock_pattern.pdf

[50] Apron/Sunbonnet Combination: http://sunbonnetsue.com/april2001.html

[51] Quick Apron Tutorial: http://wishesdreamslove.blogspot.com/2006/04/quick-apron-tutorial.html

[52] Vintage Pillowcase Apron Tutorial: http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=123434.0

[53] 50’s half-aprons with tie-pocket pattern/tutorial: http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=38097.msg332607

[54] Retro Orange-Flowered Apron w/ Tutorial: http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?action=printpage;topic=94779.0;images

[55] Vintage Apron Pattern: http://tipnut.com/vintage-apron-pattern/

[56] Utility Apron With Cap: http://tipnut.com/utility-apron-cap/

[57] 1940’s Style Bib Apron: http://tipnut.com/projectfiles/freeapron.pdf

[58] Men’s Apron Tutorial: http://needlebook.blogspot.com/2007/10/happy-birthday-bradley-mens-apron.html

[59] Chef’s Apron: http://www.marthastewart.com/article/chefs-apron

[60] Apronista: http://apronista.blogspot.com/

[61] Hillbilly Housewife: Apron Evangelism: http://www.hillbillyhousewife.com/apronevangelism.htm

[62] Sweet Little Apron Ornament Tutorial: http://www.pumkinlittle.com/Aprontutorial.htm

[63] Little aprons – free crochet pattern: http://crochetroo.blogspot.com/2006/10/little-aprons-free-crochet-pattern.html

[64] kitchen gift baskets: http://tipnut.com/homemade-gift-baskets/

[65] old pillowcases: http://tipnut.com/10-ideas-for-recycling-pillowcases/

[66] vintage tablecloths: http://tipnut.com/vintage-tablecloths-crafts-ideas-resources/

[67] 25+ Free Apron Patterns & Tutorials: http://tipnut.com/free-apron-patterns/

[68] Free Christmas Apron Pattern: {Sewing}: http://tipnut.com/christmas-apron-pattern/

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Over 40 Mosquito Bite Itch Relief Tips

Posted By TipNut On June 14, 2007 @ 6:39 am In Health & Beauty,Home Remedies & Health,Popular Tips | 468 Comments

It’s mosquito season and I have buffalo sized ones zipping around the backyard as I type this.

Thanks to their first feast on my ankles tonight and an earlier comment from Kim [1], I was inspired to dig through every tip I had regarding mosquito bites and relief from the itching. Scritch Scratch.

I haven’t tried most of the suggestions below, but I’ll note which ones have worked for me.

Here are more than 40 mosquito bite itch relief tips organized in one neat file, each bullet tip is a single method:
Household Items To Relieve Itching

1. Rub a bar of soap over the itch. I just tried this (Ivory soap) and the relief was near instant. I used a dry bar of soap directly on the skin, but I also have notes that you can spritz bite with water and then run bar of soap over area–or use a wet bar of soap.
2. Place a piece of scotch tape on the bite; or dab rubbing alcohol or ammonia on the bite first then stick on a piece of tape.
3. Hot water: Take a hot shower, or a hot bath, or apply a hot compress. As hot as you can stand it without burning you.
4. Ice cube, ice pack or very cold water

Dabbers For Itch Relief

The quicker you can apply one of the remedies below, the faster the relief. These are topical suggestions, apply directly to the bite area.

1. Nail Polish
2. Strong tea mixed with rubbing alcohol
3. Toothpaste (works for me)
4. Mouthwash
5. Vinegar (apply directly to bite or take a hot bath with 2 cups of vinegar in the water)
6. Honey
7. Underarm deodorant (solid or roll-on) – apply directly to bite area
8. Rubbing Alcohol
9. Ammonia
10. Bleach
11. Tea: Use a hot tea bag or a cotton ball soaked in hot tea to dab on bite area

Paste Applications

Mix these fresh then apply to bite as soon as possible. The consistency should be nice and thick so it won’t run, yet will still stay in place on the affected area. You could also spritz bite with water then apply grains/powders directly (generously) and rub them in.

1. Baking Soda & Water (works for me)
2. Meat Tenderizer & Water
3. Salt & Water (works for me)
4. Epsom Salt & Water (could also do this as a foot soak if it’s the ankle/foot area affected)
5. Tums Tablets: crush and add a few drops of water
6. Aspirin: crush then add a few drops of water
7. Aspirin – crush then apply a few drops of rubbing alcohol

Commercial Product Lotions, Creams & Applications

*Apply directly to mosquito bite area.

1. Calamine Lotion
2. Benadryl Cream
3. Orajel
4. Anbesol
5. Caladryl
6. Vicks VapoRub (works for me)
7. Preparation H (works for me)
8. Lucas Papaw Ointment
9. Tiger Balm
10. Bag Balm
11. Gold Bond Medicated Cream (or the Gold Bond Medicated Powder)
12. Mylanta (heartburn relief product)
13. After Bite

Essential Oils For Itch Relief

Apply full strength directly to bite area. Edit: There are concerns about using essential oils on children and pre-teens, especially repeated use.

1. Tea Tree Oil
2. Lavender Oil
3. Witch Hazel (astringent)
4. Cedar Oil

Leaf Applications

*Crush the fresh leaves roughly then apply to bite area

1. Basil
2. Plantains (Plantago)

Fruity Applications

*Use fresh fruit & apply directly to bite

1. Lemon Juice
2. Lemon Slice
3. Lime Juice
4. Lime Slice
5. Banana Peel (rub inside of peel on bite)

Whew! Big List! If I’ve missed your favorite remedy for mosquito bites, please add them below.
Notes

* If a remedy doesn’t provide fast relief, don’t despair. Give it another try, sometimes it will take 2 or 3 applications before it kicks in.
* The itch from mosquito bites comes from the saliva of the mosquito that it injects into you as it feasts on your blood. There are several dozen different species of mosquitoes and you may react to some species bites more than others.
* If large swelling occurs (like welts), contact a doctor or pharmacist for suggestions (especially if it’s a child with a strong reaction). It could be an allergy to the bite. It’s important to watch the throat for swelling and get treatment asap.

Update: You’ll find tips on preventing mosquito bites here [2].

*Edit: Changed picture
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* Homemade Mosquito Repellent: Recipe [3]
* How to Prevent Mosquito Bites [2]
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Homemade Gift Ideas For Dad (That He’ll Actually Use)

Posted By TipNut On June 12, 2010 @ 6:07 am In Crafty Ideas | 1 Comment

If you’re looking for crafty projects and DIY ideas that are not only gift-worthy for Father’s Day but also useful…this is the list for you! Here’s a collection of free tutorials and projects that will be appreciated and used by Dad throughout the year … and don’t miss the bonus goodies listed at the bottom!
Homemade Father’s Day Gift Ideas

* How To: Make a Laptop Riser for Watching Movies and TV in Bed [1]: Made with a bent plywood stool, some work with a saw is required (nothing crazy though–you can make this!).
* Make a Cozy Throw With Repurposed Sweaters [2]: Great for both the cabin and the couch, make a comfy lap blanket for dad using old sweaters. If you’re really ambitious, you can whip up an afghan [3] (has both knit and crochet patterns).
* Mustache Mug Tutorial [4]: Give dad an old fashioned mustache with this clever mug idea (just a bit of Pebeo gel stain & marker is involved).
* Upcycled Handlebar Bag Tutorial [5]: Make this clever bicycle accessory for Dad so he has a handy spot carrying keys, maps, a granola bar, or if he’s really lucky, a pocket GPS unit.
* Padded iPad Sleeve Tutorial [6]: Is dad one of the lucky fellas that has an iPad (or maybe he’s receiving one for Father’s Day?)…here’s a quick project to make a lovely iPad cover/sleeve. No iPad? How about a cell phone or ipod pouch–here’s how to make those [7] (from A Pretty Cool Life) or this tutorial [8] from Sew Mama Sew.
* Laptop Sleeves & Cases [9]: A big list of tutorials to choose from.
* Golf Towel Sewing Tutorial [10]: Perfect gift idea for golfers, this is the nicest tutorial I’ve come across for making a golf towel.
* Father And Son Barbecue Aprons [11]: Is Dad big into grilling? Make him an apron and maybe a matching one for the kiddos too! Stick a bottle of his favorite homemade bbq sauce [12] in the pocket and he’s set to go.
* Handmade Tie [13]: This tie is remarkably simple to sew and makes the perfect Father’s Day present (plus there won’t be another like it!).
* Fabric Men’s Wallet [14]: This makes an ideal second wallet for hunting, fishing and sporting trips (when they don’t need all their “stuff” and their good wallets should be left at home). One tip is to make the wallet using fabric from favorite old shirts.
* Father’s Day Photo Coffee Sleeve Tutorial [15]: Great little gift for coffee drinkers, make a sleeve that will fit his favorite cup size and insert a picture of his favorite peeps.
* Easy to Make Paperweights [16]: This tutorial will show you how to make lovely personalized glass paperweights (use a picture of the kids or an image from his favorite sport, etc.). You can also try this Concrete Lightbulb Project [17] for a desktop gift.
* Personalize Glass Items [18]: Use etching cream (or a sandblaster) to personalize glass mugs or containers (for desktop, dresser, etc.) to make something special for dad.
* Stamped Washer Keychains [19]: Two different tutorials, one showing how to stamp the washers and the other showing how to make the keychain. This requires a steel stamp set. Also check out this idea for making personalized dog tags [20] from Little Birdie Secrets. Here’s another keychain idea: Shrinky Plastics Keychain [21]: Transfer an image of your choice (maybe something the kids made) onto inkjet shrink film, cut it out, punch a hole then heat in oven until it shrinks and voila! a personalized keychain.

Bonus Goodies:

* Father’s Day Freebie Labels [22] (pdf)
* Father’s Day Notepad [23] (Perfect project for the kiddos to make)
* Father’s Day Tie Stitched Card Pattern [24]
* Father’s Day Tie Napkin [25] (so fun! love the suggestion of having the kids write notes on it in marker)
* How To Bake A Necktie Cake [26]

Don’t Miss These Tips:

* Mother’s Day: 100+ Homemade Gift Ideas & Projects [27]
* 3 DIY Gift Baskets: Ideas & How-To [28]
* Homemade Baby Gift Ideas: 15 Projects & Tutorials [29]

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[1] How To: Make a Laptop Riser for Watching Movies and TV in Bed: http://manmadediy.com/chris/posts/266-how-to-make-a-laptop-riser-for-watching-movies-and-tv-in-bed

[2] Make a Cozy Throw With Repurposed Sweaters: http://tipnut.com/repurpose-old-sweaters-make-a-cozy-throw/

[3] afghan: http://tipnut.com/free-afghan-patterns/

[4] Mustache Mug Tutorial: http://fromthetortoiseandthehare.blogspot.com/2010/06/mustache-mug-tutorial.html

[5] Upcycled Handlebar Bag Tutorial: http://giverslog.com/?p=1977

[6] Padded iPad Sleeve Tutorial: http://www.thegreenwife.com/tutorials/padded-ipad-sleeve-tutorial/

[7] here’s how to make those: http://www.aprettycoollife.com/2010/03/easy-cameracell-phoneipod-pouch.html

[8] this tutorial: http://sewmamasew.com/blog2/?p=740

[9] Laptop Sleeves & Cases: http://tipnut.com/laptop-sleeves-cases/

[10] Golf Towel Sewing Tutorial: http://junie-moon.blogspot.com/2009/02/golf-towel-sewing-tutorial.html

[11] Father And Son Barbecue Aprons: http://tipnut.com/father-son-aprons/

[12] bbq sauce: http://tipnut.com/barbecue-sauce/

[13] Handmade Tie: http://www.purlbee.com/fathers-day-ties/

[14] Fabric Men’s Wallet: http://quiltish.blogspot.com/2010/05/tutorial-fathers-day-mens-wallet.html

[15] Father’s Day Photo Coffee Sleeve Tutorial: http://theobjectproject.typepad.com/the_object_project/2009/06/fathers-day-photo-coffee-sleeve-tutorial.html

[16] Easy to Make Paperweights: http://blog.thevintageworkshop.com/?p=521

[17] Concrete Lightbulb Project: http://tipnut.com/concrete-lightbulb-project-cool-desktop-item/

[18] Personalize Glass Items: http://tipnut.com/wine-bottles-etched/

[19] Stamped Washer Keychains: http://helpinglittlehands.blogspot.com/2010/06/stamped-washer-key-chains-giveaway.html

[20] personalized dog tags: http://littlebirdiesecrets.blogspot.com/2009/06/more-ideas-for-fathers-day-stamped-dog.html

[21] Shrinky Plastics Keychain: http://howaboutorange.blogspot.com/2007/09/shrinky-plastic-project.html

[22] Father’s Day Freebie Labels: http://images.marthastewart.com/images/content/web/pdfs/2010Q2/msl_0610_fathers_day_labels.pdf

[23] Father’s Day Notepad: http://www.marthastewart.com/goodthings/fathers-day-notepad

[24] Father’s Day Tie Stitched Card Pattern: http://www.makeandtakes.com/tie-stitched-card-pattern

[25] Father’s Day Tie Napkin: http://www.misscraftypants.com/2010/05/fathers-day-tie-napkin.html

[26] How To Bake A Necktie Cake: http://www.diylife.com/2009/06/18/diy-for-dad-skinny-necktie-fathers-day-cake/

[27] Mother’s Day: 100+ Homemade Gift Ideas & Projects: http://tipnut.com/mothers-day/

[28] 3 DIY Gift Baskets: Ideas & How-To: http://tipnut.com/diy-gift-baskets/

[29] Homemade Baby Gift Ideas: 15 Projects & Tutorials: http://tipnut.com/baby-gift-ideas/

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Crafters Medley: 30 Neat-O Projects To Make (June 2010)

Posted By TipNut On June 26, 2010 @ 6:28 am In Crafty Ideas | 1 Comment

Learn How To Paint This Lovely Tree On A Child’s Bedroom Wall From carinagardner.com

1. Paint a Tree In Your Child’s Bedroom [1]: (as seen in picture above) Free pdf download that includes a tutorial and stencils for painting a lovely tree on a bedroom wall.
2. How To Make Your Own Beach Glass [2]: How to give glass jars an old-fashioned blue tint.
3. BBQ Chalkboard [3]: Fun project to feature the day’s BBQ menu.
4. Grocery Bag Purse [4]: (crochet) Make a purse out of plastic bags.
5. Picnic Basket Salad Bowl Cover [5]: Fabric cover that snaps around a bowl with elastic.
6. How to Make Beautiful Beads From Recycled Newspaper [6]: This is a pretty interesting way to recycle paper, use the beads to make jewelry or embellish projects.
7. Picture Cubes [7]: Learn how to make gift-worthy picture cubes with this tutorial.
8. Wall Pocket – Tidy Tote [8]: Hang these on doorknobs or hooks on a wall to hold books, softies, etc.
9. Reversible Beach Bag Tutorial [9]: Simple bag design to tote around your goodies.
10. Perfectly Portable Cushion [10]: Great cushion to keep your tushy well-padded when at the pool or sitting in the bleachers.
11. DIY Flower Press [11]: Here’s a quick tutorial to make a flower press that’s about 6’’x6’’ so it fits easily in your tote.
12. Basket Light Tutorial [12]: How to cover a hanging light with a basket.
13. Hangy Kitchen Towel and Coaster Set [13]: A fun way to brighten up your kitchen and who doesn’t love a cute hand towel that can be tied in place so it won’t disappear?
14. Thank You Flower (Stitchery Pattern) [14]: Lovely gift idea for teachers, coaches, etc., designed to fit within a frame for a standard 4’’ x 6’’ photo, with or without the glass. Free pdf pattern available for download.
15. Sleepover Pillowcase Tutorial [15]: This pillowcase would also be great as a special “travel” pillowcase or would be super-cute for a little toddler going to daycare who needed a nap-time pillow and blankie.
16. Tutorial for Cupcake Wrappers Made from Doilies [16]: So pretty! Made with paper doilies and includes a free template download (pdf).
17. Paper Globes [17]: Lovely idea for summer party decorations.
18. DIY Planter Centerpieces [18]: Love these, perfect for gatherings of any kind.
19. Cute Garden Markers [19]: Attach photo clippings (from magazines) of vegetables to spoons then use these as garden markers–great project for the kids.
20. Pincushion Thread Catcher [20]: A handy weighted pincushion attached to a fabric pouch for scraps.
21. Forever Flowers Tutorial [21]: Learn how to make pretty fabric flowers.
22. Make Your Own $6 Berry Wreath [22]: Stems of berries from the dollar store and a grapevine wreath make a lovely summer decoration.
23. Rainbow Crochet Zipped Coin Purse Tutorial [23]: Simple project, perfect yarn stash buster.
24. Do-It-Yourself Tissue Paper Pomanders [24]: Sweet project for weddings, etc.
25. Super Soaker Kids Craft [25]: Do you tell the kiddos about this project or no? So simple and fun!
26. Fabric Hoops [26]: A quick tutorial showing you how to feature vintage fabric and goodies.
27. How To Make A Knitting / Sewing Suitcase [27]: Turn a plain old cardboard suitcase into a handy project case for supplies!
28. Gathered Clutch Tutorial [28]: So pretty!
29. Market Bag Pattern (Knitting) [29]: Features a hefty handle and bag stretches nicely to fit a surprising amount of groceries.
30. Circular Knitting Needle Case [30]: Organise your circular knitting needles in this attractive, easy to make case. With twenty-four pockets, there is ample room for your needles and notions.

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* Crafters Medley: 19 Neat-O Projects To Make (June) [31]
* Crafters Medley: 22 Neat-O Projects To Make (May 2010) [32]
* Crafters Medley: 26 Neat-O Projects To Make (January 2010) [33]

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[1] Paint a Tree In Your Child’s Bedroom: http://www.carinagardner.com/2009/11/11/paint-a-tree-in-your-kids-bedroom-free-download/

[2] How To Make Your Own Beach Glass: http://apartmenthomesteader.blogspot.com/2010/06/how-to-make-your-own-beach-glass.html

[3] BBQ Chalkboard: http://www.blessedlittlenest.com/2010/06/bloggers-guide-to-summer-bbq-craftiness.html

[4] Grocery Bag Purse: http://mimoknits.typepad.com/knitting/2008/04/grocery-bag-pur.html

[5] Picnic Basket Salad Bowl Cover: http://makeitdo.wordpress.com/2010/06/18/picnic-basket-part-4-salad-bowl-cover/

[6] How to Make Beautiful Beads From Recycled Newspaper: http://www.astorybooklife.com/how-to/paper-beads/

[7] Picture Cubes: http://repentancenfaith.blogspot.com/2010/05/picture-cubes.html

[8] Wall Pocket – Tidy Tote: http://jchandmade.typepad.com/jc_handmade/2008/01/for-you.html

[9] Reversible Beach Bag Tutorial: http://soozs.blogspot.com/2009/10/reversible-beach-bag-tutorial.html

[10] Perfectly Portable Cushion: http://sewmamasew.com/blog2/?p=527

[11] DIY Flower Press: http://bloubell-alteredexpressions.blogspot.com/2010/05/want-to-make-flower-press.html

[12] Basket Light Tutorial: http://apartmenthomesteader.blogspot.com/2010/05/basket-light-tutorial.html

[13] Hangy Kitchen Towel and Coaster Set: http://uptherainbowcreek.blogspot.com/2010/05/new-tutorial-hangy-kitchen-towel-and.html

[14] Thank You Flower (Stitchery Pattern): http://www.matchingpegs.com/2010/06/03/thank-you-flower/

[15] Sleepover Pillowcase Tutorial: http://thecottagehome.blogspot.com/2010/05/sleepover-pillowcase-tutorial.html

[16] Tutorial for Cupcake Wrappers Made from Doilies: http://www.intimateweddings.com/blog/cupcake-wrappers-made-from-doilies-free-cupcake-wrapper-template/

[17] Paper Globes: http://heatherbailey.typepad.com/heather_bailey/2008/01/paper-globes.html

[18] DIY Planter Centerpieces: http://ruffledblog.com/2010/03/entry-6-diy-planter-centerpieces/

[19] Cute Garden Markers: http://themagiconions.blogspot.com/2010/04/making-cute-garden-markers.html

[20] Pincushion Thread Catcher: http://www.merrimentdesign.com/pincushion-thread-catcher.php

[21] Forever Flowers Tutorial: http://ohsohappytogether.blogspot.com/2010/05/forever-flowers-tutorial.html

[22] Make Your Own $6 Berry Wreath: http://www.alittletipsy.com/2010/05/make-your-own-6-berry-wreath.html

[23] Rainbow Crochet Zipped Coin Purse Tutorial: http://sparklepetal.wordpress.com/2010/05/16/rainbow-crochet-zipped-coin-purse-tutorial/

[24] Do-It-Yourself Tissue Paper Pomanders: http://ruffledblog.com/2008/09/do-it-yourself-tissue-paper-pomanders/

[25] Super Soaker Kids Craft: http://allthingssunshiney.blogspot.com/2010/05/super-soaker-kids-craft.html

[26] Fabric Hoops: http://shabbyvintagemom.blogspot.com/2010/04/fabric-hoops.html

[27] How To Make A Knitting / Sewing Suitcase: http://earthandliving.blogspot.com/2010/04/how-to-make-knittingsewing-suitcase.html

[28] Gathered Clutch Tutorial: http://noodleheads.blogspot.com/2010/04/gathered-clutch-tutorial.html

[29] Market Bag Pattern (Knitting): http://wewilsons.blogspot.com/2008/07/knit-market-bag.html

[30] Circular Knitting Needle Case: http://princesspea.org/?page_id=665

[31] Crafters Medley: 19 Neat-O Projects To Make (June): http://tipnut.com/crafters-medley-june/

[32] Crafters Medley: 22 Neat-O Projects To Make (May 2010): http://tipnut.com/crafters-may-2010/

[33] Crafters Medley: 26 Neat-O Projects To Make (January 2010): http://tipnut.com/crafters-january-2010/

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Beach Bags & Totes You Can Make: {Patterns & Tutorials}

Posted By TipNut On July 3, 2010 @ 6:05 am In Crochet,Sewing | No Comments

* Oversized Beach Tote in Urban Green and a Tutorial [1]: maidenjane.blogspot.com
* Mesh Bag For The Beach [2]: marthastewart.com
* DIY: Making a Beach Tote Bag [3]: sayyestohoboken.com
* Fun Tote Bag Pattern {Crochet} [4]: attic24.typepad.com

* Beach Towel Tote Tutorial [5]: alisaburke.blogspot.com
* Tote-Able Towel Tutorial [6]: annamariahorner.blogspot.com
* Bagsket Tutorial [7]: foofanagle.wordpress.com
* Beach Bag – With Handles [8]: husqvarnaviking.com

* Reversible Beach Bag Tutorial [9]: soozs.blogspot.com
* Beach-Towel Tote Bag [10]: marthastewart.com
* Reversible Tank Top Beach Tote [11]: (No sewing machine required!) simplyfunstuff.blogspot.com
* Monterey Cotton Crocheted Beach or Tote Bag [12]: www.straw.com

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* 8 Fabric Bags & Beach Goodies [13]
* Easy Tank Top Totes: Repurposing [14]
* Top 15 Makeup Bags: Free Tutorials [15]

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[1] Oversized Beach Tote in Urban Green and a Tutorial: http://maidenjane.blogspot.com/2010/04/oversized-beach-tote-in-urban-green-and.html

[2] Mesh Bag For The Beach: http://www.marthastewart.com/good-things/mesh-bag

[3] DIY: Making a Beach Tote Bag: http://www.sayyestohoboken.com/2010/05/diy-making-beach-tote-bag.html

[4] Fun Tote Bag Pattern {Crochet}: http://attic24.typepad.com/weblog/crochet-bag.html

[5] Beach Towel Tote Tutorial: http://alisaburke.blogspot.com/2010/05/beach-towel-tote-tutorial.html

[6] Tote-Able Towel Tutorial: http://annamariahorner.blogspot.com/2007/06/totable-towel.html

[7] Bagsket Tutorial: http://foofanagle.wordpress.com/2007/06/26/bagsket-tutorial/

[8] Beach Bag – With Handles: http://www.husqvarnaviking.com/us/2857_3844.htm

[9] Reversible Beach Bag Tutorial: http://soozs.blogspot.com/2009/10/reversible-beach-bag-tutorial.html

[10] Beach-Towel Tote Bag: http://www.marthastewart.com/goodthings/beach-towel-tote-bag

[11] Reversible Tank Top Beach Tote: http://simplyfunstuff.blogspot.com/2009/07/reversible-tank-top-beach-tote-no.html

[12] Monterey Cotton Crocheted Beach or Tote Bag: http://www.straw.com/cpy/montbag.htm

[13] 8 Fabric Bags & Beach Goodies: http://tipnut.com/8-fabric-bags-beach-goodies/

[14] Easy Tank Top Totes: Repurposing: http://tipnut.com/tank-top-totes/

[15] Top 15 Makeup Bags: Free Tutorials: http://tipnut.com/makeup-bags/

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Canning Jar Labels: {Free Printables Collection}

Posted By TipNut On May 22, 2010 @ 1:51 am In Paper Crafts,Popular Tips | 8 Comments

It’s Easy To Make Pretty Labels For Homemade Jams, Jellies, Sauces & Other Canned Goods

Newly updated list of freebies for 2010 canning season!

* Canning Lids Download [1]: A set of 12 cute printables for canning jar lids, pdf download available.
* Vintage Design Labels [2]: Nice printables on pdf that you can edit to add the contents or your name, whatever you like. Gorgeous!
* Alenkas Printables – Labels Templates [3]: Both circular jar toppers and rectangular labels available, type your info right on the graphics and then print.
* Canning Labels & Gift Tags [4]: Another set of labels from HP.com, pdf download (not editable like above–handwrite the info instead).
* Free Country Labels & Canning Jar Labels [5]: A small assortment of country style graphics for preserves and canning jars. Each file is available separately (graphic image download).
* Free Printable Labels [6]: Country style labels, a few quite suitable for canning. There is a full printable sheet per design set.
* Rainbow Row Graphics Canning Labels [7]: These are more for gift giving, some cute stuff to print.
* Decorative Jam Labels [8]: Three different designs of jam labels from Martha Stewart.
* Free Canning Label Template [9]: (newly added) pdf download featuring labels for blueberry jam, strawberry jam, salsa, relish, and blank for you to handwrite your own. Scroll down for the download, pdf is large (96 MB) so give it some time to load.
* Jam Jar Tags & Labels [10]: (newly added) Labels and tags for ten different kinds of jams (strawberry, blueberry, peach, cherry, plum, raspberry, mixed berry, orange marmalade, blackberry and damson).
* Printable Marmalade Canning Labels [11]: (newly added) These sweeties come in three different colors (yellow, green and orange for lemon, lime and orange marmalades). You can either handwrite or use your computer to customize. Available in both jpg and pdf downloads.
* Triple Red Circle Labels [12]: (newly added) Lovely, simple design with a blank center for you to customize as you wish, pdf download.
* DIY Home Made Jam Packaging- Free Labels [13]: (newly added) There are six different sets available to download (pdf): cherry jam, rhubarb jam, strawberry jam, blueberry jam, apricot jam, marmalade. Each set contains labels and tags (homemade with love).
* Simply Brilliant Canning Labels [14]: (newly added) Instead of sticker labels, how about removable cardstock labels (to fit inside both sides of lid). Two downloads available to get you started (.doc files).

Also check out this tutorial for making your own personalized labels online, they’re great for making canning jar labels too: How To Make Personalized Mailing Labels: Tutorial [15].

Don’t miss Free Gifts In A Jar Recipes + More [16].
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* Mini File Folders & Labels: Free Printables [17]
* Free Gifts In A Jar Recipes + More [16]
* Free Printable Recipe Cards – A Nice Collection [18]

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[1] Canning Lids Download: http://asonomagarden.wordpress.com/2008/07/21/canning-lids-download/

[2] Vintage Design Labels: http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/acProject?project=vintagehandcraftedproductlabels&extcat=labelscovers&lc=en&cc=us&dlc=en

[3] Alenkas Printables – Labels Templates: http://alenkasprintables.com/free_labels.shtml

[4] Canning Labels & Gift Tags: http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/acProject?lc=en&cc=us&dlc=en&extcat=labelscovers&project=canninglabelsandgifttags

[5] Free Country Labels & Canning Jar Labels: http://www.countryclipart.com/countrylabels.htm

[6] Free Printable Labels: http://www.graphicgarden.com/files17/eng/print/labels1e.php

[7] Rainbow Row Graphics Canning Labels: http://rainbowrowgraphics.com/printables/canning%20labels/index.html

[8] Decorative Jam Labels: http://www.marthastewart.com/article/decorative-jam-labels

[9] Free Canning Label Template: http://www.merrimentdesign.com/canning-label-template.php

[10] Jam Jar Tags & Labels: http://www.domestifluff.com/2009/08/free-printable-jam-tags-labels/

[11] Printable Marmalade Canning Labels: http://wendolonia.com/blog/2010/03/23/printable-marmalade-canning-labels/

[12] Triple Red Circle Labels: http://onalimbpaper.blogspot.com/2009/01/circle-stickers-free-download.html

[13] DIY Home Made Jam Packaging- Free Labels: http://eatdrinkchic.com/post.cfm/diy-home-made-jam-packaging-free-labels

[14] Simply Brilliant Canning Labels: http://www.southernplate.com/2009/08/simply-brilliant-canning-labels.html

[15] How To Make Personalized Mailing Labels: Tutorial: http://tipnut.com/mailing-labels/

[16] Free Gifts In A Jar Recipes + More: http://tipnut.com/free-gifts-in-a-jar-recipes/

[17] Mini File Folders & Labels: Free Printables: http://tipnut.com/mini-file-folders/

[18] Free Printable Recipe Cards – A Nice Collection: http://tipnut.com/free-printable-recipe-cards-a-nice-collection/

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Mother’s Day: 100+ Homemade Gift Ideas & Projects

Posted By TipNut On May 1, 2010 @ 3:25 am In Crafty Ideas | 4 Comments

Pretty Things For Mom

Homemade Rose Jar Project

* How To Make A Rose Jar [1]
* Pretty Paper Sachets [2]
* Lavender Sachet Gifts [3]
* Paper Flower CD Case [4]
* Rose Petal Sachet: {Crochet Pattern} [5]
* Homemade Reed Diffusers [6]
* How To Make A Teapot Lamp [7]
* 42 Pampering Beauty & Spa Gifts To Make [8]
* Fiesta Bath Mitt: {Knitting} [9]
* Ribbon Shoes [10]
* Free Slipper Patterns: Knit, Crochet, Sewing [11]
* Treasured Chests: Paper Covered Boxes [12]
* How To Make Paper Flowers: Instructions & Tutorials [13]

Gifts For The Gardener Mom

* Teacup Bird Feeder Project [14]
* Flower Pot Bird Bath [15]
* Homemade Gardener Lotion Bars [16]
* Charming Cement Planters How-To [17]
* Stone Planters: {DIY} [18]
* Yard Art: How To Make Concrete Leaves [19]
* Bubbling Urn Water Feature [20]
* 15 Potting Bench Plans – Free Resource Guide & Tips [21]
* How To Make A Garden Fountain [22]
* Pretty Fabric Covered Flower Pots: {Crafty} [23]
* DIY Decorative Garden Towers Project [24]
* Make Your Own Garden Pots With Hypertufa [25]
* Cupcake Planter Tutorial [26]
* How To Make A Mosaic Flower Pot [27]
* How To Make Herb Garden Markers [28]
* Garden Display Project: Tipsy Pots [29]
* Seed Packet Printables & Templates {Free} [30]

Gifts For The Crafter Mom

* DIY Craft & Tool Station [31]
* Car Craft Caddy: Sewing Project [32]
* Sewing Class Roll How-To: {Sewing} [33]
* Yarn Basket Tutorial: {DIY} [34]
* Felted Knitting Basket How-To [35]
* Pretty Sewing Machine Cover [36]
* Sewing Organizer Tutorial [37]
* DIY Craft Table & Desk: How To [38]
* DIY Project: Studio Table Redo [39]
* DIY: Pottery Barn (Like) Crafty Lazy Susan [40]
* Lots Of Pincushion Patterns & Tutorials [41]
* Big List Of Needle Books & Cases [42]
* Big List Of Knitting Needle Cases, Rolls, Pouches & Organizers [43]
* Sewing Pattern: Crochet Hook Clutch [44]
* Crochet Hook Case – Sewing Tutorial [45]

Gift Worthy Crafts For The Kitchen

* Pretty Canisters: Wallpaper Makeover Project [46]
* How To Make Etched Glass Pantry Jars [47]
* Old Baking Pans Into Pretty Storage Containers [48]
* Pretty Magnetic Knife Rack [49]
* Pretty Vintage Handtowels: {Knitting Pattern} [50]
* Homemade Kitchen Hand Scrub: Recipe [51]
* Striped Tablecloth [52]
* Lovely Recipe Card Holder: Tutorial [53]
* Pieced Pot Holders & Recipe Book Cover: Vintage Pattern [54]
* Free Potholder Patterns: {Sewing ~ Crochet ~ Knitting} [55]
* Grain Sack Kitchen Towels: {DIY Design} [56]
* Rosy Tea Cosy Pattern: {Crochet} [57]
* No-Slip Dishtowels: Clever Tip [58]
* Free Dishcloth Patterns: Crochet [59]
* Aprons: Apron Pattern List #1 [60] plus Apron Pattern List #2 [61] and another Apron Pattern List #3 [62]

Bags & Totes To Make For Mom

* Doily Canvas Gift Bags: {Crafty How-To} [63]
* Casual & Fun Foldover Bag: {Sewing Tutorial} [64]
* Simple Six-Pocket Bag: Sewing Tute [65]
* Fun & Pretty Tote Bag Pattern: {Crochet} [66]
* Charm Pack Tote: Sewing Tutorial [67]
* Margaret Sling Bag: Sewing Tute [68]
* Smile & Wave’s Tote Bag Tutorial [69]
* Two-Kates Project Bag: Free Pattern Download [70]
* The Weekender Tote: Sewing Tutorial [71]
* Yoga Mat Bag: {Knitting} [72]
* Quick & Easy Spring Tote Tutorial [73]
* Pretty Ruffled Totebag: Tutorial [74]
* Noriko Handbag [75]
* Post Office Bag: Tutorial [76]
* Süße Sac Tutorial [77]
* Reusable Grocery Bags & Totes [78]

Gift Plant Ideas

* Gorgeous Framed Succulent Art [79]
* How To Make A Living Wreath: {Garden} [80]
* How To Make A One-Pot Indoor Herb Garden [81]
* Gorgeous: How To Make A Succulent Ball [82]
* How To Make A Terrarium [83]
* Potted Hydrangeas [84]
* Lucky Bamboo [85]
* African Violets [86]
* Aloe Vera Plant [87]
* How To Grow An Avocado Tree [88]
* How To Grow Your Own Pineapple [89]

Handy Things

* Purse Organizer – Sewing Tutorial [90]
* Cozy Camera Case Tutorial [91]
* 20 Free Fabric Wallet Patterns & Tutorials [92]
* Homemade Bookmarks: 32 Crafty Ideas & Printables [93]
* Heat Resistant Curling Iron Bag – Sewing Tutorial [94]
* Top Makeup Bags: Free Tutorials [95]
* Custom Desktop Organizers [96]
* Grocery Cart Caddy: Sewing Tutorial [97]
* Gadget Charging Basket: Tutorial [98]
* Stipple Quilted Hot Water Bottle Cozy: Tutorial [99]
* Easy Pocket Organizer With Vintage Graphics [100]
* Fabric Remnant Notebooks [101]
* How To Make A Soft Cover Wrap Around Notebook [102]

Gifts From The Kitchen

* 40 Gift-Worthy Recipes & Mixes [103]

Also see this list of recipe ideas for Mother’s Day brunch: Mother’s Day Brunch Ideas [104] and this guide for making gift baskets [105].
Don’t Miss These Tips:

* Homemade Baby Gift Ideas: 15 Projects & Tutorials [106]
* 3 DIY Gift Baskets: Ideas & How-To [107]
* Homemade Gift Ideas For Dad (That He’ll Actually Use) [108]

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Gifts From The Kitchen: 40 Gift-Worthy Recipes & Mixes

Posted By TipNut On December 22, 2009 @ 2:46 am In Popular Tips,Recipes | 1 Comment

Infused Vinegars

1. Cranberry Vinegar Recipes [1]
2. Raspberry Thyme Vinegar Recipe [2]
3. Homemade Rose Petal Vinegar Recipe [3]
4. Lavender Vinegar Recipes [4]
5. Multipurpose Herb Vinegar: Recipe [5]

Homemade Liqueurs & Alcohol

1. Lavender Liqueur Recipes [6]
2. Homemade Cranberry Liqueur [7]
3. Homemade Irish Cream Recipe [8]
4. Make Your Own Apricot Brandy [9]

Mug Mix Recipes

1. Homemade Spiced Mocha Mix [10]
2. Homemade Instant Flavored Coffee Recipe – Cafe Viennoise [11]
3. Homemade Flavored Instant Coffee Recipe – Mocha [12]
4. Amaretto Mocha Recipe Mix [13]
5. Homemade Instant Cappuccino Recipe [14]
6. Homemade Chai Tea Recipe [15]

Homemade Extracts & Oils

1. Homemade Vanilla Extract: Recipes & Tips [16]
2. Homemade Orange Extract Recipe [17]
3. Homemade Lemon Extract Recipes [18]
4. Homemade Vanilla Oil [19]

Flavored Sugars

1. Homemade Lavender Sugar Recipes [20]
2. Homemade Lemon Sugar Recipes [21]
3. Homemade Vanilla Sugar Recipes [22]

Spa Gifts

1. Homemade Sugar Scrub Recipes [23]
2. 5 Homemade Bath Salts & Soaks [24]
3. Candy Cane Sugar Scrub – Recipe [25]
4. Milk Bath Recipes To Pamper Yourself [26]
5. Bath Cookies Recipe [27]
6. Homemade Kitchen Hand Scrub: Recipe [28]
7. Rosemary Herbal Hand Scrub: Recipe [29]
8. Homemade Sea Salt Scrub Recipes [30]

Baking & Food Gifts

1. Parmesan Popcorn Seasoning Recipes [31]
2. How To Make Chocolate Dipped Spoons [32]
3. Squares, Slices & Tarts For Holiday Baking [33]
4. 30 Holiday Cookie Recipes [34] and The Cookie Batch [35]
5. 21 Tempting Coffee Cake Recipes [36]
6. 16 Homemade Salsa Recipes [37]
7. 101 Homemade Jam, Jelly & Marmalade Recipes [38]
8. Pickled Peppers Recipe [39]
9. Homemade Sun-Dried Tomatoes [40]
10. Make Ahead Herb Seasoning Salt [41]

More Easy Gifts–In A Jar

* Free Gifts In A Jar Recipes + More [42]

Tips

* Homemade Gift Baskets – The Ultimate How To Guide [43]
* Baking Gifts: Creative Container & Filler Ideas [44]
* Holiday Baking Tips: Cookie Assembly Line [45]
* Fruitcake Baking Tips [46]
* Homemade Candy Making Tips [47]
* Kitchen Q&A: Holiday Baking Edition [48]

Don’t Miss These Tips:

* Gifts From Your Kitchen: Recipes & Gift Tags [49]
* Free Gifts In A Jar Recipes + More [42]
* Homemade Kitchen Hand Scrub: Recipe [28]

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[1] Cranberry Vinegar Recipes: http://tipnut.com/cranberry-vinegar/

[2] Raspberry Thyme Vinegar Recipe: http://tipnut.com/raspberry-thyme-vinegar-recipe/

[3] Homemade Rose Petal Vinegar Recipe: http://tipnut.com/homemade-rose-petal-vinegar-recipe/

[4] Lavender Vinegar Recipes: http://tipnut.com/lavender-vinegar-recipes/

[5] Multipurpose Herb Vinegar: Recipe: http://tipnut.com/multipurpose-herb-vinegar/

[6] Lavender Liqueur Recipes: http://tipnut.com/lavender-liqueur/

[7] Homemade Cranberry Liqueur: http://tipnut.com/homemade-cranberry-liqueur/

[8] Homemade Irish Cream Recipe: http://tipnut.com/homemade-irish-cream-recipe/

[9] Make Your Own Apricot Brandy: http://tipnut.com/make-your-own-apricot-brandy/

[10] Homemade Spiced Mocha Mix: http://tipnut.com/homemade-spiced-mocha-mix/

[11] Homemade Instant Flavored Coffee Recipe – Cafe Viennoise: http://tipnut.com/homemade-instant-flavored-coffee-recipe-cafe-viennoise/

[12] Homemade Flavored Instant Coffee Recipe – Mocha: http://tipnut.com/homemade-flavored-instant-coffee-recipe/

[13] Amaretto Mocha Recipe Mix: http://tipnut.com/amaretto-mocha-recipe-mix/

[14] Homemade Instant Cappuccino Recipe: http://tipnut.com/homemade-instant-cappuccino-recipe/

[15] Homemade Chai Tea Recipe: http://tipnut.com/chai-tea/

[16] Homemade Vanilla Extract: Recipes & Tips: http://tipnut.com/homemade-vanilla-extract/

[17] Homemade Orange Extract Recipe: http://tipnut.com/homemade-orange-extract-recipe/

[18] Homemade Lemon Extract Recipes: http://tipnut.com/homemade-lemon-extract-recipes/

[19] Homemade Vanilla Oil: http://tipnut.com/vanilla-oil/

[20] Homemade Lavender Sugar Recipes: http://tipnut.com/homemade-lavender-sugar-recipes/

[21] Homemade Lemon Sugar Recipes: http://tipnut.com/homemade-lemon-sugar-recipes/

[22] Homemade Vanilla Sugar Recipes: http://tipnut.com/homemade-vanilla-sugar-recipes/

[23] Homemade Sugar Scrub Recipes: http://tipnut.com/homemade-sugar-scrub-recipes/

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[25] Candy Cane Sugar Scrub – Recipe: http://tipnut.com/candy-cane-sugar-scrub-recipe/

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[27] Bath Cookies Recipe: http://tipnut.com/bath-cookies-recipe/

[28] Homemade Kitchen Hand Scrub: Recipe: http://tipnut.com/kitchen-hand-scrub/

[29] Rosemary Herbal Hand Scrub: Recipe: http://tipnut.com/herbal-hand-scrub/

[30] Homemade Sea Salt Scrub Recipes: http://tipnut.com/salt-scrub/

[31] Parmesan Popcorn Seasoning Recipes: http://tipnut.com/parmesan-popcorn-seasoning-recipes/

[32] How To Make Chocolate Dipped Spoons: http://tipnut.com/how-to-make-chocolate-dipped-spoons/

[33] Squares, Slices & Tarts For Holiday Baking: http://tipnut.com/squares-slices-tarts/

[34] 30 Holiday Cookie Recipes: http://tipnut.com/holiday-baking-cookies/

[35] The Cookie Batch: http://tipnut.com/cookie-batch/

[36] 21 Tempting Coffee Cake Recipes: http://tipnut.com/coffee-cake-recipes/

[37] 16 Homemade Salsa Recipes: http://tipnut.com/homemade-salsa/

[38] 101 Homemade Jam, Jelly & Marmalade Recipes: http://tipnut.com/homemade-recipes/

[39] Pickled Peppers Recipe: http://tipnut.com/pickled-peppers-recipe/

[40] Homemade Sun-Dried Tomatoes: http://tipnut.com/sun-dried-tomatoes/

[41] Make Ahead Herb Seasoning Salt: http://tipnut.com/herb-seasoning-salt/

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Free Gifts In A Jar Recipes + More

Posted By TipNut On December 21, 2009 @ 2:01 am In Food Tips,Popular Tips,Recipes | 5 Comments

Gifts in a jar typically include all the ingredients to make or bake something that are stored in jars (like mason jars or jam jars, etc.) and presented as gifts.

They can be cookie mixes, cake mixes, bath & beauty ingredients (like bath salts [1] and foot soaks [2]), hearty soup mixes, bread, buns, pastry ingredients, seasoning mixes, hot beverage recipes (like Homemade Spiced Mocha Mix [3]), any recipe that will keep well in a jar pretty much works.

Sometimes the ingredients are all layered in the jar and this can look quite appealing if there’s some contrast between the colors, other times the recipe ingredients are fully mixed together before being placed in the jar.

After filling the jars, you can decorate the lids to look pretty and more festive. Make sure to include the list of ingredients and recipe directions for cooking or baking the mix or how to use the gift.

Here’s a collection of resources that share hundreds of free recipes for these lovely homemade gifts. I also added a few treats at the bottom for how to decorate the jar lids as well as some freebie printables (labels & tags for gifts in a jar).
Free Homemade Gifts In A Jar Recipes

* Nikibone.com – Gifts in a Jar [4]
* JoycesFineCooking.com Recipes – Gifts in a Jar [5]
* Recipes To Go – Gifts In A Jar Recipe Category [6]
* Heart4Home.net – Jar Mixes [7]
* Gifts From Your Kitchen – Gifts in a Jar or Bag [8] (click categories to view all the recipes)
* Craftbits – Jar Gifts Category [9]
* Mary Mae’s Jars and Mixes [10]
* 354+ Edible Gift Mixes [11]
* Gifts You Can Make: Delicious Hot Drink Mixes [12]

Decorating Ideas For Gift Jar Lids

* Martha Stewart: Decorative Jar Lids [13]
* Felt Jar Topper – LuckyKate Crafts [14]: This has a strawberry design but you can change it to whatever you like.
* Directions to Sew Fabric Canning Jar Covers [15]
* Jar Topper With Bias Tape Finished Edge [16]
* Oilcloth Gift Jar Toppers [17]
* Scrappy Jar Lids Tutorial [18]

Tags & Labels For Gift Jars

* Lollychops [19]
* Domino Sugar: Baking Gift Tags [20] (pdf)
* Domino Sugar: Spa Gifts In A Jar Tags [21] (pdf)
* Canning Jar Labels: Free Printables [22]

And here are some tips if you’re new to making gifts in a jar: Giving Dessert Making Ingredients in Jars and Containers [23] (About.com).

Homemade gifts in a jar are easy to make and they’re great frugal gifts, they’re also nice additions to homemade gift baskets [24]. Also see Gifts From The Kitchen: 30 Gift-Worthy Recipes & Mixes [25] and 30 Pampering Beauty & Spa Gifts To Make [26].
Don’t Miss These Tips:

* Canning Jar Labels: {Free Printables Collection} [22]
* Gifts From Your Kitchen: Recipes & Gift Tags [27]
* Gifts From The Kitchen: 40 Gift-Worthy Recipes & Mixes [25]

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[1] bath salts: http://tipnut.com/5-homemade-bath-salts-soaks/

[2] foot soaks: http://tipnut.com/5-homemade-foot-soak-recipes/

[3] Homemade Spiced Mocha Mix: http://tipnut.com/homemade-spiced-mocha-mix/

[4] Nikibone.com – Gifts in a Jar: http://www.nikibone.com/recipe/gifts_in_a_jar.html

[5] JoycesFineCooking.com Recipes – Gifts in a Jar: http://www.joycesfinecooking.com/gifts_in_a_jar.htm

[6] Recipes To Go – Gifts In A Jar Recipe Category: http://www.recipestogo.com/foodgift/foodgift.html

[7] Heart4Home.net – Jar Mixes: http://www.heart4home.net/giftsinajar.htm

[8] Gifts From Your Kitchen – Gifts in a Jar or Bag: http://www.giftsfromyourkitchen.com/jar/jar.html

[9] Craftbits – Jar Gifts Category: http://www.craftbits.com/gifts-in-a-jar

[10] Mary Mae’s Jars and Mixes: http://www.members.tripod.com/~MaryMae/jarlinks.htm

[11] 354+ Edible Gift Mixes: http://everythingyourmamamade.com/2008/12/12/354-edible-gift-mixes/

[12] Gifts You Can Make: Delicious Hot Drink Mixes: http://momadvice.com/blog/2009/11/gifts-you-can-make-delicious-hot-drink-mixes

[13] Martha Stewart: Decorative Jar Lids: http://www.marthastewart.com/good-things/decorative-jar-lids

[14] Felt Jar Topper – LuckyKate Crafts: http://lucykatecrafts.blogspot.com/2008/07/tis-season-for-strawberries.html

[15] Directions to Sew Fabric Canning Jar Covers: http://sewing.about.com/od/freeprojects/ss/carjarlidsvisua.htm

[16] Jar Topper With Bias Tape Finished Edge: http://www.achristianhome.org/Homemaking/sew_a_jar_topper.htm

[17] Oilcloth Gift Jar Toppers: http://oilclothaddict.blogspot.com/2008/12/oca-tutorial-6-gift-jar-decorations-by.html

[18] Scrappy Jar Lids Tutorial: http://fowlsinglefile.blogspot.com/2009/10/scrappy-jar-lids-tutorial.html

[19] Lollychops: http://www.lollychops.com/lollychops/2008/12/tagerific-tags.html

[20] Domino Sugar: Baking Gift Tags: http://www.dominosugar.com/mm/files/Baking-Gift-Tags.pdf

[21] Domino Sugar: Spa Gifts In A Jar Tags: http://www.dominosugar.com/mm/files/Sugar-Scrub-Gift-Tags.pdf

[22] Canning Jar Labels: Free Printables: http://tipnut.com/canning-jar-labels/

[23] Giving Dessert Making Ingredients in Jars and Containers: http://baking.about.com/library/weekly/aa081799.htm

[24] homemade gift baskets: http://tipnut.com/homemade-gift-baskets/

[25] Gifts From The Kitchen: 30 Gift-Worthy Recipes & Mixes: http://tipnut.com/kitchen-gifts/

[26] 30 Pampering Beauty & Spa Gifts To Make: http://tipnut.com/beauty-spa-gifts/

[27] Gifts From Your Kitchen: Recipes & Gift Tags: http://tipnut.com/gifts-kitchen/

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Window Treatments: Free Patterns & Tutorials

Posted By TipNut On May 23, 2009 @ 6:32 am In Sewing | 1 Comment

You can easily update and freshen up a room with new curtains, drapes, fabric shades and valances. Buying window treatments can get pretty expensive but you can easily make them to custom fit your windows and save money.

Tutorial for Fully Lined Tab-Top Drapes By 7layerstudio.typepad.com
Here’s a collection of free patterns and tutorials for assorted styles I’ve found around the net.

Window Treatments: Free Patterns & Tutorials

* Tutorial for Fully Lined Tab-Top Drapes [1]: (As seen in picture) These instructions are for a fully lined, tab-top style, although you could certainly make them without the lining (only recommended if you want a sheer look, or if the fabric you’re using is extremely dense and won’t let light show through). Sewing your own drapes takes a surprising amount of time (not something to be whipped up in an hour), but it can be significantly cheaper than ordering them, or even less expensive than buying ready-made drapes if the fabric you use is not too expensive. Also see Lined Tab Top Curtain Tutorial [2]: These curtains are easy to sew and a nice clean simple look. They are lined to block a bit more light and keep them looking nice from the outside too.
* How To Make A Roman Shade [3]: You’re basically wrapping your shades like a gift and hot-gluing the edges, and…Voila! Your very own custom Roman shades! Here’s another tute for making Roman blinds: Roman Blind Tutorial In 20 Pictures Or Less [4].
* How To Sew Lined Curtains [5]: These are easy enough to make yourself, here’s another tute: How To Make Lined Curtains [6].
* Box-Pleat Valance [7]: Follow these step-by-step instructions to sew your own custom-design valance.
* Simple Fabric Window Shades [8]: Instructions for a very simple window shade that are endlessly adaptable.
* How To Make Easy Curtains [9]: Panel curtains are the easiest style of drapes you can possible make, other than taping a stylish sheet to the window trim.
* Sew Curtains with Shirred Headers [10]: Shirring tape provides an elegant topping for sheer or lightweight fabrics. While the effect may look intimidating to make, it is actually a snap to sew curtains with ease, thanks to shirring tape.
* Tea Towel Curtains [11]: Couldn’t be easier to make, perfect for non-sewers.
* Linen Curtains With deco ring grommets [12]: Another easy project.
* Dappled Lace Café Curtain Pattern [13]: Knit pattern, this lacy curtain allows you to enjoy the beauty of daylight and still maintain your privacy. A slightly loosened gauge gives the lace an airy quality, while the smooth cotton blend yarn knits into a crisp and attractive fabric.

Also see DIY Two-Toned Button Window Shade [14] and DIY: Make Fabric Shades From Mini-Blinds [15] that were previously featured on Tipnut.
Don’t Miss These Tips:

* DIY Two-Toned Button Window Shade [14]
* DIY Stenciled Window Shade: {How-To} [16]
* Tab-Top Panel Curtains Tutorial: {Sewing} [17]

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[1] Tutorial for Fully Lined Tab-Top Drapes: http://7layerstudio.typepad.com/7_layer_studio/2009/05/tutorial-for-fully-lined-tabtop-drapes.html

[2] Lined Tab Top Curtain Tutorial: http://latebloomercrafts.blogspot.com/2009/05/lined-tab-top-curtain-tutorial.html

[3] How To Make A Roman Shade: http://amerrymishap.blogspot.com/2008/03/diyhow-to-make-roman-shademy-way.html

[4] Roman Blind Tutorial In 20 Pictures Or Less: http://jenduncan.typepad.com/whats_new/2008/11/roman-blind-tutorial-in-20-pictures-or-less.html

[5] How To Sew Lined Curtains: http://kotoridesign.blogspot.com/2009/04/how-to-sew-lined-curtains-with-guest.html

[6] How To Make Lined Curtains: http://annasnest.com/article/how-to-make-lined-curtains

[7] Box-Pleat Valance: http://www.diyideas.com/howto/sewing-fabric/boxvalance_1.html

[8] Simple Fabric Window Shades: http://twostraightlines.typepad.com/two_straight_lines/2006/10/tutorial_simple.html

[9] How To Make Easy Curtains: http://www.toolgirl.com/toolgirl/2005/04/planet_of_the_d.html

[10] Sew Curtains with Shirred Headers: http://www.denverfabrics.com/pages/static/curtains/sew-curtains.htm

[11] Tea Towel Curtains: http://westcoastcrafty.wordpress.com/2008/09/25/tea-towel-curtains-now-even-easier/

[12] Linen Curtains With deco ring grommets: http://www.jcarolinecreative.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Store_Code=JC&Screen=LINENCURTAIN

[13] Dappled Lace Café Curtain Pattern: http://www.knitpicks.com/Dappled+Lace+Caf%c3%a9+Curtain+Pattern_PD50576220.html

[14] DIY Two-Toned Button Window Shade: http://tipnut.com/window-shade/

[15] DIY: Make Fabric Shades From Mini-Blinds: http://tipnut.com/make-fabric-shades/

[16] DIY Stenciled Window Shade: {How-To}: http://tipnut.com/stenciled-window-shade/

[17] Tab-Top Panel Curtains Tutorial: {Sewing}: http://tipnut.com/tab-panel-curtains/

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Crafters Medley: 32 Neat-O Projects To Make (April 2010)

Posted By TipNut On April 17, 2010 @ 6:33 am In Crafty Ideas | 2 Comments

Pretty Crochet Edging Pattern & Instructions From yougogirl.typepad.com

1. Crochet Pillowcase Edging [1]: (as seen in picture above) You just can’t buy stuff this lovely, but you can make it!
2. Stamped Tile Coasters [2]: Turn ordinary ceramic tiles into something gift-worthy (on the cheap!).
3. TV Cozy How-To [3]: I’m all over this idea, dust-free tv screens!
4. Paper Mache Boat Pattern [4]: These are adorable, perfect decor idea for a child’s room! Make Mediterranean inspired little sail boats with lateen rigging – a single triangular sail on a relatively short mast.
5. Make a Pillow Chair With T-shirts & Foam [5]: Your kids will love this!
6. Vintage Book Planner Tutorial [6]: Take an old hardcover book and turn it into a planner…neat!
7. Paper-Silhouette Art [7]: Creative decor idea.
8. Duck Socks Pattern (Knitting) [8]: Oh my! laff laff laff, too cute!
9. Travel Organizer Tutorial [9]: An organizer case to keep all your travel documents together, very nice!
10. Easy Peezy Lemon Squeezy Wallet [10]: Quick & easy fabric wallet…you’ll have it sewn in just 30 minutes! Gift-worthy.
11. Fabric Flower Tutorial [11]: Use as an embellishment on clothing, hair clips or even make into a brooch.
12. Boy’s Drawstring Backpack from Khaki Pants Tutorial [12]: Here’s your chance to turn your husband’s old khaki pants into a super cool drawstring backpack for your little guy.
13. Laminated Kids Wallet Tutorial [13]: Fun checkbook sized kids wallet made with fabric and iron-on vinyl.
14. The Perfect Swimming Bag Tutorial [14]: I agree, the bag IS perfect…one side for wet stuff, one stuff for dry. Smart!
15. Cash Envelope System Tutorial [15]: Learn how to make designer-style envelopes & holder for the cash envelope budgeting system. Free template download available (requires signup information).
16. Curtsy to Spring – Easy Wreath Tutorial [16]: If you love wreaths, here’s one to make that’s as fresh as Spring.
17. Starbucks Feeder Tutorial [17]: Turn a Starbucks glass bottle into a bird feeder.
18. Cute Clips Tutorial [18]: Use these to clip notes together or add as a gift tag holder…cute!
19. T-shirt Sling Bag [19]: Repurpose a t-shirt into one of these handy totes.
20. Pet Treat Bag Tutorial [20]: Training a pup? You gotta have treats…here’s how to keep them in style.
21. Coffee Can Cubbies [21]: Save those coffee cans and turn them into handy yarn storage/organizer.
22. DIY Faux MilkGlass Centerpieces [22]: Make faux milkglass vases with this clever technique.
23. Crochet Happy Hangers [23]: Turn boring wood hangers into something so pretty and charming.
24. Tutorial: Knitted I-cord Coasters [24]: What do you do with small amounts of yarn, fabric and other scrap craft materials that you have lying around? Turn them into fun shapes and use them as coasters!
25. Recycle Tutorial – Making Of T-Shirt Yarn [25]: Repurpose an old t-shirt into something crafty & useful.
26. Fabric Coupon Holder Tutorial [26]: A smart organizer for your coupons made with a sample upholstery square.
27. Simple Coin Pouch Tutorial [27]: Here’s a simple way to put together a small zippered pouch. It’s nothing fancy, but something you can easily stitch together in about 30 minutes, and a great way to use up those small pieces of fabric. (The finished pouch is about 4’’ x 3.25’’).
28. Stationery Organiser Tutorial [28]: Is your desk flooded with bits of paper, envelopes, stickers and other madness? Maybe you need one of these!
29. Crafty Project – Make your own Decorative Tape – Printable [29]: A free printable download to make your own decorative tape.
30. Pottery Barn Knockoff: Stencilled Throw Pillows [30]: Easy project to add a bit of pizzazz to an ordinary cushion.
31. No-interfacing Storage Basket Tutorial [31]: A recipe for making washable stand-up storage baskets.
32. Vintage Bike Basket Tutorial [32]: Make a fun basket for yourself or for the kiddos.

Don’t Miss These Tips:

* Crafters Medley: 26 Neat-O Projects To Make (February 2010) [33]
* Crafters Medley: 30 Neat-O Projects To Make (June 2010) [34]
* Crafters Medley: 22 Neat-O Projects To Make (May 2010) [35]

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[1] Crochet Pillowcase Edging: http://yougogirl.typepad.com/you_go_girl/2010/03/crochet-like-crazy.html

[2] Stamped Tile Coasters: http://j-a-girl.blogspot.com/2009/02/tile-coasters.html

[3] TV Cozy How-To: http://www.marthastewart.com/article/tv-cozy-how-to

[4] Paper Mache Boat Pattern: http://annwood.net/blog/2009/12/11/paper-mache-boat-pattern/

[5] Make a Pillow Chair With T-shirts & Foam: http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2010/03/pillow_chair_from_t-shirts_and.html

[6] Vintage Book Planner Tutorial: http://justsomethingimade.blogspot.com/2010/04/vintage-book-planner-tutorial.html

[7] Paper-Silhouette Art: http://newyork.timeout.com/articles/apartments/75532/how-to-paper-silhouette-art

[8] Duck Socks Pattern (Knitting): http://www.knitty.com/ISSUEss10/PATTduck.php

[9] Travel Organizer Tutorial: http://www.thimble.ca/?p=1443

[10] Easy Peezy Lemon Squeezy Wallet: http://therubberpunkin.blogspot.com/2010/01/easy-peezy-lemon-squeezy-wallet.html

[11] Fabric Flower Tutorial: http://sewchic.blogspot.com/2010/04/bazillion-and-one-fabric-flower.html

[12] Boy’s Drawstring Backpack from Khaki Pants Tutorial: http://noodleheads.blogspot.com/2010/02/boys-drawstring-backpack-from-khaki.html

[13] Laminated Kids Wallet Tutorial: http://www.polkadotchair.com/2010/02/tutorial-tuesday-laminated-kids-wallet.html

[14] The Perfect Swimming Bag Tutorial: http://shannonmakesstuff.blogspot.com/2010/04/perfect-swimming-bag-tutorial.html

[15] Cash Envelope System Tutorial: http://kelleighratzlaff.com/featured/free-envelope-template-and-a-tutorial/

[16] Curtsy to Spring – Easy Wreath Tutorial: http://madebybedtimetales.blogspot.com/2010/04/curtsy-to-spring-easy-wreath-tutorial.html

[17] Starbucks Feeder Tutorial: http://www.bloglovin.com/m/1505937/84837080/a/0

[18] Cute Clips Tutorial: http://thefabricbar.com/blog/2010/04/01/cute-clips-tutorial/

[19] T-shirt Sling Bag: http://brassyapple.blogspot.com/2009/06/crafty-summer-series-t-shirt-results.html

[20] Pet Treat Bag Tutorial: http://schneider2010.blogspot.com/2010/04/treat-bag-tutorial.html

[21] Coffee Can Cubbies: http://www.leethal.net/zine/?p=900

[22] DIY Faux MilkGlass Centerpieces: http://ruffledblog.com/2010/03/entry-17-diy-faux-milkglass-centerpieces/

[23] Crochet Happy Hangers: http://dottieangel.blogspot.com/2010/03/happy-hanger-how-to.html

[24] Tutorial: Knitted I-cord Coasters: http://salihan.com/2010/tutorial-knitted-i-cord-coasters/

[25] Recycle Tutorial – Making Of T-Shirt Yarn: http://www.craftpassion.com/2009/05/recycle-tutorial-making-of-t-shirt-yarn.html

[26] Fabric Coupon Holder Tutorial: http://junepfaffdaley.blogspot.com/2010/01/fabric-coupon-holder-tutorial-buy-1make.html

[27] Simple Coin Pouch Tutorial: http://pmthreads.livejournal.com/178347.html

[28] Stationery Organiser Tutorial: http://stitchybritt.blogspot.com/2010/02/stationery-organiser-tutorial.html

[29] Crafty Project – Make your own Decorative Tape – Printable: http://graphicsfairy.blogspot.com/2010/03/crafty-project-make-your-own-decorative.html

[30] Pottery Barn Knockoff: Stencilled Throw Pillows: http://perfectlyimperfect-shaunna.blogspot.com/2010/03/pottery-barn-knockoff-sorry-pb.html

[31] No-interfacing Storage Basket Tutorial: http://jezzeblog.blogspot.com/2010/03/no-interfacing-storage-basket-tutorial.html

[32] Vintage Bike Basket Tutorial: http://alemonsqueezyhome.blogspot.com/2008/03/vintage-bike-basket-tutorial.html

[33] Crafters Medley: 26 Neat-O Projects To Make (February 2010): http://tipnut.com/crafters-february-2010/

[34] Crafters Medley: 30 Neat-O Projects To Make (June 2010): http://tipnut.com/crafters-june-2010/

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