Top 100 Tutorials of 2010

Tolee the Koala Bear from Ni Hoa, Kai-Lan Character Hat Crochet Pattern Tolee the Koala Bear from Ni Hoa, Kai-Lan Character Hat Crochet Pattern free character hat crochet pattern from cRAfterChick.com This character hat was inspired by Tolee the Koala. He is the adorable koala bear friend in Ni Hoa, Kai-Lan television show. I couldn’t resist making him in to this hat for my youngest niece. Splitcoaststampers Tutorials: Alcohol Ink by Cindy Lyles: Card Making Techniques Dominos are non-porous too! The application for this techique is endless. Glossy paper, buttons, CDs, and so forth.

Little Red Infinity Dress Tutorial *Tutorial made by Melissa @ Sew Like My Mom for her win during the Red Week challenge.* I made this little dress in about 3 hours and for under $20! I used some soft polyester knit I found at Hancock Fabrics for $4.99/yard. I got 5 yards, and with my 40% off 1 cut of fabric coupon, my total came to $15.87 after tax!!

Making Life Easier One Tip at a Time Here is another post full of amazing tips to help you make life a little easier. Use flower pots to keep bugs and dirt off of your food during an outdoor BBQ. Tie a loop in a length of rope and slip it through the hole in the bottom for a simple handle. Source Waste less water. The water you use to boil vegetables, eggs, and pasta is full of nutrients that your plants will love. Petite Purls - Fall 2010 4” (10 cm) wide x 4 ½” (11.5 cm) deep. Linen (shown: natural) 1 rectangle measuring 5 ¾" x 10 ¼" (14.5 x 26 cm) for the shell Various cotton 1 rectangle measuring 5 ¾" x 2" (14.5 x 5 cm) for the front band 2 rectangles, each measuring 6 ¼" x 2" (16 x 5 cm) for the frame casing 1 rectangle measuring 5 ¾" x 10 ¼" (14.5 x 26 cm) for the lining Fusible Fleece 1 rectangle measuring 5 ¾" x 10 ¼" (14.5 x 26 cm) 4" (10 cm) purse flex frame

One Dog Woof: Crochet Beaded Friendship Bracelet I have gotten a few requests to put up a pattern for the crocheted beaded friendship bracelets I posted about a while back. I wasn’t sure about the implications of posting something that I figured out from staring at Etsy photos, but after some thought, I don’t think that’s too different than staring at Pinterest photos and doing your own spin on things. Plus, being vague about the general concept of the bracelet didn’t seem to work, so I’m over the guilt, but I’ll let you know if the patent police come after me. For an intro on this project, check out my previous post. Gathered Clutch Tutorial Anna of Noodlehead is sharing the most beautiful gathered pouch tutorial. What a perfect gift! Anna has plenty of gorgeous gift giving inspiration at her blog. Don’t miss her tutorials! If you love pouches you might also like these zippered pouch tutorials!

make your own 6-pocket mini pocketbook and stay organized — insatiable need I’m sure that many of you, like me, are on an eternal quest for organization. I know I’m not alone in finding the Container Store’s promise of a perfect, organized life utterly seductive. But here’s the thing…I don’t really like purging, I love my stuff. Therefore I also love pretty things in which to stash my stuff, so I get to enjoy my fantasy of being organized and contained. This tutorial is about helping you stay organized, in a quick, easy, and super-cute way. It is a distilled version of the Holland Cox pocketbook, and is a breeze to make. 6 Insect Repellent Plants To Grow – repel: mosquitoes, gnats, ticks, fleas & more… Six insect repellent plants to grow – includes plants that repel biting insects such as: mosquitoes, gnats, ticks & fleas; and plants that protect other plants from aphids & mites etc. Planting and growing insect repellent plants provide a great opportunity to get out in the garden and plant some plants which are a perfect mix of beauty and functionality. Some people are sceptical about using plants to repel insects, whilst others are 100% convinced of the insect repelling properties of many garden plants. The thing is – if you take natural plant based insect repellents out of the equation; the only really option is DEET based products. There are serious health concerns about the toxic effects of DEET as it is absorbed into the body through your skin. Children are thought to be most at risk from side effects, as children’s skin absorbs more DEET than an adult’s.

A Tutorial AND a Giveaway!!!! Let me just say that writing up a sewing tutorial is quite the process! I've been at it since last night. This is my first time so maybe it gets easier. It's not formatted exactly as I would like but decided to leave it as is for the time being. Free Crochet Patterns for Women's Clothing Dress yourself up in gorgeous crocheted clothing -- sweaters, shaws, wraps, scarves, and other delightful crocheted luxuries. Shawls, Wraps and Capes Feminine Lace Stole -- Photo © Rick Jackofsky What could be more feminine than a gorgeous crocheted shawl? Pictured here: Erica Jackofsky's easy lace stole features delicate beaded edges and plenty of flair.