Do It Yourself Magazine inspiration

I saw this in this month's Do It Yourself Magazine and loved it.  Fairly easy... found a font i liked in Photoshop and made it the size i wanted. "Cut it up" in photoshop so it would print on 8.5x11 sheets of paper and then taped it together to make my stencil.  Then cut it out, traced it onto MDF and Mark cut it out with a jigsaw.  Awesome! :)

from BHG book - 501 Decorating Ideas under $100

Marth Stewart Magazine craft ideas

From MARTHA STEWART MAGAZINE - JULY 2011

Photoshop - Creating a seemless background

http://psd.tutsplus.com/articles/how-a-turn-a-texture-into-a-seamlessly-tiled-background/

Face Garland

http://www.ohcrafts.net/party-baby-face-garland.php

Heart Garland

http://www.ohcrafts.net/decoration-paper-punch-heart-garland.php

Kid Pants

http://www.dana-made-it.com/2008/07/tutorial-and-pattern-kid-pants.html

Fabric Flowers (no sew)

http://mysparkle.blogspot.com/2010/02/how-to-rolled-flowers.html

Wreath - using yarn

http://wendyinflorida.blogspot.com/2011/02/rainbow-wreath.html

Paper Mache Letters

http://www.theidearoom.net/category/crafting-with-the-stars

Square Wreath

http://www.theidearoom.net/2011/05/spring-wreath-with-whipperberry.html

Moss Monogram

http://fancyfrugallife.blogspot.com/2011/03/diy-moss-monogram-wall-art.html

Satin Flower

http://craftionary.blogspot.com/2011/03/guest-post-spring-satin-flower-wreath.html

Fabric Flowers

http://www.maryjanesandgaloshes.com/2011/03/gathered-flower-tutorial.html

Decorative Jute Balls

Might be cute spray painted too... or use yarn?!

http://twogirlsbeingcrafty.blogspot.com/2011/04/decorative-jute-balls.html

Paper Wreath

I read a couple of the updates which suggested 6 sheets of 12x12 (as opposed to 4 or 5)

http://twogirlsbeingcrafty.blogspot.com/2010/12/warm-welcome-with-wreath-tutorial.html

 

And the one I made for my sister's baby shower...

And the one I did for my own front door... (still needs a monogram though)

Monogrammed Plaque

I think I might be a little more tidy in making these for myself - but love the monogram idea on burlap.

http://craftomaniac.blogspot.com/2010/07/studded-initial-plaques.html

Stamped Muslin Bag

Making the actual muslin bag would probably be pretty easy as well...

http://bunnycakes.typepad.com/bunny_cakes/2009/02/love-rocks-the-boys-valentines-day-cards.html

Apron

http://www.skiptomylou.org/2010/02/25/simple-apron-tutorial/

 

And this is one of the ones I made... 

Drawstring Bag

http://www.skiptomylou.org/2010/02/18/a-drawstring-bag-tutorial/

Muslin Favor Bags

I found these on Etsy... could be customized for any occasion, any size.

http://www.etsy.com/listing/69809654/custom-monogrammed-muslin-wedding-or

Serving Trays

http://www.joyshope.com/2010/06/carnival-of-tiered-trays.html

Baby Shower - Circle theme

http://www.supermommoments.com/2011/04/circle-garland-baby-shower/

Easy Tank top

http://sewmamasew.com/blog2/2010/02/super-simple-nightie-tutorial/

Benches from doors and beds

http://dejavucrafts.blogspot.com/search/label/Benches

Super easy ribbon flower

http://alyashcreations.blogspot.com/2010/05/see-it-again-saturday-little-lace.html

Heart Wreath

http://www.craftaholicsanonymous.net/2010/01/white-burlap-heart-door-decor-with.html

Magazine Rack and Storage

Found this from born-again crafter...

DIY Magazine Holder Tutorial

Poms

big ones for decoration, small ones for napkin rings... so cute.

http://blog.thecelebrationshoppe.com/2009/06/04/diy-tissue-paper-pom-poms/comment-page-1/#comment-19332

Cool Sewing Tutorials

http://www.sewmamasew.com/tutorials.php

How to make Ruffle Pants

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=74s7ealQlVc

How to make an Applique

from Bugglebeehandmade.com
http://www.bugglebeehandmade.com/2011/02/how-to-make-applique.html

Very cool wreath.

Very cool birthday wreath from The Silly Pearl - but could be made and used for any holiday.
http://www.sillypearl.com/2011/04/craft-tutorial-party-blower-birthday.html?spref=fb