Making Boxes Out of Christmas Cards Tutorial By Laura Carson of Artfully Musing Blog

You probably have stacks of old Christmas cards that you hate to just throw away. Right? Well, you don't have to. You can turn those old cards into boxes. If you want to know how just check out the tutorial that Laura Carson has on her Artfully Musing blog. Just think about all the wonderful little boxes you can make.

Copyright © 2011 - All Rights Reserved - Written by Laura Carson of Artfully Musing.

Here's what Laura had to say about her tutorial:  So you have stacks of Christmas cards with great art on the front and what can you do with them. One thing is to make them into boxes. These little boxes are great for ATCs, gift cards, jewelry etc. and they are so simple to make.

Please respect Laura's TERMS OF USE:  My tutorials are protected by U.S. & International copyright laws.  Do not copy, duplicate, alter or reproduce in anyway.  Please use for inspiration only. ALL NAMES, LOGOS AND DESIGNS ARE THE PROPERTY OF THEIR RESPECTIVE OWNERS. ©2012 Laura Carson (Artfully Musing), All Rights Reserved

Laura's Bio: After retiring from the computer software industry where I spent my career designing, building and marketing software, I needed a creative outlet. A few years ago I discovered Mixed Media Art and have had a love affair ever since. I’ve taught classes in Altered Books, Handmade Books, Collage Art and Mix Media Art. I currently design for Alpha Stamps and I enjoy trading in various art groups. Starting this blog is a way of sharing my art and the wonderful art I have received from others. I specialize in very detailed multi-layered and textured pieces. I live in Anthem Arizona with my husband Kevin, dog Sandy, and cat Tigger.

Copyright © 2011 - All Rights Reserved - Laura Carson of Artfully Musing.

Please visit her Artfully Musing blog at http://artfullymusing.blogspot.com/ .

How To Make Paper Free Tutorial By Vicki Welsh of Field Trips In Fiber

Have you ever wanted to learn how to make paper? Well, if you have then you'll be happy to know that Vicki Welsh of Field Trips In Fiber has a wonderful tutorial on her blog showing you what to do with all those little scraps. I hope you enjoy Vicki's tutorial.

How To Make Paper

Copyright © 2011- All Rights Reserved - Written By Vicki Welsh of Field Trips In Fiber.

Here's what Vicki had to say about her making paper tutorial: There are lots of creative ways to recycle all of the paper that finds it's way into our homes. One thing I like to do is to make new paper! I created this tutorial of the method that I use to make paper.

Please respect Vicki's Terms of Use: Tutorial, text & images are the property of Vicki Welsh. Please do not copy or distribute in any form for any reason without my permission!

Vicki's Bio - I am 51, married 23 years and no kids (by choice). I live near Richmond, VA and am obsessed with anything to do with fabric and thread! I sew quilts, dye fabric, longarm quilting and just make lots of things. I started this blog as a way to chronicle my sewing goals and adventures and retired recently to become a full time fabric dyer.

Copyright © 2006-2011 - All Rights Reserved - Written By Vicki Welsh of Field Trips In Fiber - Adventures in quilting, hand dyed fabric and fiber art. Vicki is a fiber artist and fiber dyer. Please visit her "Vicki Welsh - Hand Dyed Fabrics" Etsy Shop.

Foiled Silk Cards Free Tutorial By Sue Bleiweiss

If you've ever wanted to make beautiful note cards using silk and foil then you'll be happy to know that Sue Bleiweiss of Sue Bleiweiss website has another wonderful tutorial showing you how to make foiled silk cards on her Sue Bleiweiss blog. I hope you enjoy Sue's tutorial.

Foiled Silk Card

Copyright © 2008-2011- All Rights Reserved - Written By Sue Bleiweiss

Here's what Sue had to say about her foiled silk card tutorial:

These foiled silk cards are so easy to make and are sure to make the recipient feel special when they pull the card out of the envelope. If you don’t have any silk on hand use cotton, linen, or whatever fabric scraps you have.

Please respect Sue's Terms of Use: For personal use only. Please feel free to make as many as you like for gifts, swaps and donations, however; at this time I cannot provide licensing for readers to sell items made from the patterns provided on my website. Tutorial, text & images are the property of Sue Bleiweiss. Do not copy or distribute in any form for any reason without my permission!

Copyright © 2011 - All Rights Reserved - Written By Sue Bleiweiss of SueBleiweiss.com.

Sue is a Mixed Media Fiber Artist and Instructor. She teaches classes online in mixed media, surface design, fiber arts. Please visit her Sue Bleiweiss Etsy Shop.

Fiber Collage Art Cards Free Tutorial By Sue Bleiweiss

If you love creating collages and beautiful collage note cards then you'll be happy to know that Sue Bleiweiss of Sue Bleiweiss website has another wonderful tutorial on creating fiber collage art cards on her Sue Bleiweiss blog. I hope you enjoy Sue's tutorial.

Fiber Collage Art Cards
Copyright © 2008-2011- All Rights Reserved - Written By Sue Bleiweiss

Here's what Sue had to say about her fiber collage art cards: These fiber collages are fast, fun and easy to make and they are a great way to use up leftover bits of fabric, threads, ribbons, lace, novelty yarns, papers, silk or paper flowers. I've even used torn pages from old books, tea bag and candy wrappers! You can use anything in these collages that can withstand the heat of the iron.

Please respect Sue's Terms of Use: For personal use only. Please feel free to make as many as you like for gifts, swaps and donations, however; at this time I cannot provide licensing for readers to sell items made from the patterns provided on my website. Tutorial, text & images are the property of Sue Bleiweiss. Do not copy or distribute in any form for any reason without my permission!

Copyright © 2011 - All Rights Reserved - Written By Sue Bleiweiss of SueBleiweiss.com.

Sue is a Mixed Media Fiber Artist and Instructor. She teaches classes online in mixed media, surface design, fiber arts. Please visit her Sue Bleiweiss Etsy Shop.

Handmade With Love - Gift Ideas For The Holidays - Ideas #26, #27, #28, #29 and #30

If you support handmade and love to give gifts from the heart then you're going to love our "Handmade With Love - Gift Ideas For The Holidays" series of posts.

The handmade ideas are taken from all the wonderful free Christmas articles, e-patterns, tutorials, graphics, stitcheries, craft projects and more that The Best Free Craft Articles blog contributors have to offer.

Here's ideas #26, #27, #28, #29 and #30:

Idea #26 - A pair of painted heart candle holders for someone who loves snowmen makes an adorable gift.

Winter Wonderland Wooden Heart Candle Holders Enjoy & Warm Winter Wishes! Copyright © 2006- All Rights Reserved - Renee Mullins

Idea #27- How about chocolate for your favorite chocolate lover?

Make SewDelish Chocolate BarsCopyright © 2008 - Written by SewDelish blog.

Idea #28 - Calendars always make a wonderful gift - especially if they have their own handmade fabric covered calendar board.

Fabric covered Calendar Board tutorial Copyright © 2010 All Rights Reserved - Written by Chasity Gordon of Belle South andBelle and Burger blog.

Idea #29 - Handmade cards are always a favorite gift - especially if they come with their own punch-needle creation.

LOVE NEEDLEPUNCH CARDS

Copyright © 2005 - All Rights Reserved - Sue Allemand of Palette Primitives.

Idea #30 - Handmade gift tags add a wonderful touch to handmade gifts.



Handmade Gift Tags
Tutorial by Shelley of Abundant Blessings Blog

Please respect each artist or crafters Terms Of Use for their free article.

I hope you are inspired to create handmade gifts of your own for the holidays.

Stay tuned for Ideas  #31, #32, #33, #34 and #35.

How To Make A Card Holder Free Tutorial by Geta Grama of Romanian Quilt Studio

I just love organizing everything including what's in my purse. So, I was happy to see that Geta Grama of Romanian Quilt Studio had a wonderful tutorial on her Geta's Quilting Studio blog showing you how to make a card holder. With Geta's wonderful instructions these look like they'd be fun to make and would make wonderful gifts. I'll have to keep that in mind for the holidays.

How to make a card holder

Copyright © 2010 -  Written By Geta Grama of Romanian Quilt Studio.

Here's what Geta had to say about her tutorial:   I love origami. After I made my Pockets with Love, when I have a little time I like to play with paper.  A few days ago I made a card holder. Here is the version made out of fabrics.

Please respect Geta's TERMS OF USE:  I am more than happy to share my tutorials with you. You can use them to make projects for yourself, friends or family. Do not use my tutorials to mass-produce items for sale. If you post your work online, please link to my tutorials on my Geta's Quilting Studio blog at http://cadouri-din-inima.blogspot.com/.

Copyright © 2008-2010 - All Rights Reserved - Geta Grama of  Romanian Quilt Studio. Geta is  a passionate quilter living in Romania.

Please visit her Romanian Quilt Studio at http://romanianquiltstudio.com/ , her Geta's Quilting Studio blog at http://cadouri-din-inima.blogspot.com/, and her Geta's Quilting Studio Etsy Shoppe at http://www.etsy.com/shop/getagrama .