Paper Advent Calendar

Check out The Red Thread blog for this fabulous tutorial
which shows you how to make this beautiful advent calendar.

Toy Teepee

I would just love to receive this as a gift for Christmas (regardless of whether I was a kid or not!) Check out Sew Mama, Sew for the tutorial.

Camping / BBQ organiser

Whilst we might be in the height of Autumn, our friends down under are about to experience Summer. I think this is a FABULOUS idea, ideal for camping, BBQs etc. and a really nice decorative item. Check out the tutorial HERE.

Make your own Pinata

Whilst I don't think this little guy is particularly good looking, you could modify this Pinata* tutorial to include any ideas you might have such as a giant pumpkin for halloween or a giant heart for a wedding. The "pull the string" bit is the important bit and details of how to make this bit are right HERE at thingamababy.

* I only found out what a Pinata was this year when I attended a 1st birthday party. They are really cool and different for parties and events. Read all about them HERE.

Knitted Teddy Bear Tutorial

Check out how to make this cute little guy at All About You HERE.


Thanks to the kind folk of MSE crafty threads, there will be more than one tutorial shown here on some days in the week. Sometimes there will be one, sometimes more, there will never be none, so do come and pop back and visit through the day to see what new ideas you can pick up!

[Kindly found by the folks of the MSE crafty threads]

Laptop/Messenger Bag

Fishsticksandfries made this GORGEOUS messenger/laptop bag. See the details for yourself right HERE .

No-sew Tote bags

Here is a great tutorial from Martha Stewart for "no-sew" tote bags. Can't wait to try this.

Make a Bag from Crisp Papers!

You can make amazing bags, purses and belts from crisp paper wrappers over at Candy Wrapper Purse. Truly amazing inspiration and upcycling at it's best!

A Kindle Clutch Bag

...could be easily adapted to fit iPhone, iPod, Nintendo DS or mobile phone. Check out ChicnScratch for video instructions.

Thrifty Decor Chick Craft Round-up 2009

It must be round-up season! ThriftyDecorChick has been doing a round-up of her crafty posts for 2009. This little fella has to be my favourite by far....


All instructions can be found HERE.

DIY Jewellery Tree & More

Centsational Girl's blog isn't just super-amazing for design DIY, she has just posted a round-up of her crafty and creative things that she has made in 2009. Check them OUT. Including this amazing jewellery tree!

Free Pattern: Make your own Slanket

Why pay a fortune for a Slanket when you can make your own? They make fabulous gifts and were very popular in Christmas 2009.



There is a free pattern via Bliss Tree from The Sisson Family HERE.

Cupcake Cards

Absolutely gorgeous! A fab idea particularly as a gift card holder for birthdays or Christmas.


Yes, I promise you...you can't eat it and it IS a card! Amazing I know!


You can find a step-by-step tutorial at My Paper Art.

Felt Wendy House Inspiration

This is an amazing post by homemadebyjill which shows this fabulous, felted wendy house. A great gift idea, see HERE.

(thankfully found by friends on the MSE craft thread)