Craft Connection

Sunday, July 22, 2012

How to Make a Gift Bag

Need a gift bag in a pinch? How About Orange shares how to make a gift bag from ordinary newspaper. I am sure once you've learned how it is done, you could imagine all kinds of other materials that could be used like gift wrap, magazines, packing paper, maybe even fabric? [link]

Revamped T-shirt

Wobisobi shares with us a unique idea for transforming a regular t-shirt into something stunning. [link]

Thursday, July 19, 2012

Sew A Reusable Snack Bag

Very good detailed tutorial for making a reusable snack container. I am thinking of so many other uses, like a make-up travel bag or pencil bag for the kids. You can find the information at Mauby's [link]

Recycle a Pillowcase Tote

Growmama shares a tutorial for making a tote or market bag out of a pillowcase. [link]

Thursday, July 12, 2012

Recycled Washer Necklace

Washer necklaces are a very popular craft and everyone has their own version of making them. This one uses nail polish. What a great idea. It is an inexpensive craft and great for kids and adults alike. Give it a try and check out the examples at The Handmade Adventures of Captain Crafty. [link]

Tuesday, July 10, 2012

Chip Bag Shrinkies

A little tutorial, a little science lesson. That is what you will find on Mad About Science when you go to see how to make chip bags shrink. You can use them on your backpack, as a key chain, just about anything you can imagine using them for. But you'll have a great time telling everyone about how you got it to shrink and why. [link]