Back to School Craft Tutorials
Elemental Stitches has a roundup of craft tutorials perfect for back to school like this fabric stitched lunch bag from Sew News. [ via ] Link.
Kids & Family
Safe Toys You Can Make
With al the recent scary news of the toy recall ( list here), now more than ever is the time to take back our children’s safety in our own hands and have fun in the process by crafting our own toys! To get you started, here’s a roundup of some great toy projects you can […]
Toilet Roll Bracelets
Here’s a quick recycle project by Joanie on Whip Up that’s fun for kids to make — use the card board from toilet paper rolls to make fun, decorative bracelets. Link.
Smocket Pattern
Alicia of Mayfly has a pattern to sew up this cute patchwork smocket (smock + pocket). Link.
Go Back to School with Star Wars Book Covers
Bonnie writes: It’s time again for a brand new school year with a whole new batch of textbooks. When you get your books for the year, the best way to protect them from wear and tear is with homemade book covers. Study in style by making your very own custom Star Wars book covers designed […]
DIY Dagobah Diorama Craft
Bonnie writes: Using hobby moss, acrylic paint, cardboard, pipe cleaners (chenille stems), papier mache, wallpaper paste, cellophane and the trusty glue gun, make an impressive Dagobah diorama that would make ILM model makers proud. Find out how to make the DIY Dagobah Diorama Craft on the Star Wars blog. – Link.
DIY Harry Potter Wands
Learn how to make your own wizard wands just like Harry Potter’s from dadcando.com. The wand is simple to make from paper mache. [ via ] Link.
