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How to Make a Back-to-School Organizer Board

August 18th, 2010 at 03:42pm Under Tutorials

Let’s face it–the overwhelming number of papers that are generated by kids in school is, well overwhelming! Not only are there papers that need to be signed and returned, but there are also the other papers–art projects, graded homework, schedules, and so much more. Keeping everything straight can be a losing battle, but a school [...]

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How to Make No-Sew Crafts: Fabric Decals

August 18th, 2010 at 12:00pm Under Tutorials

No-sew crafts are popular with all types of crafters, even experienced sewers, for their ease to make and adaptability. If you grow bored of an ironed-on design on your clothing or home accents, you can more easily remove the no-sew design and start again. No-sew craft techniques are particularly effective for following fashion trends and [...]

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How to: Craft with Glitter

August 18th, 2010 at 05:12am Under Tutorials

Glitter is one of the most versatile materials to craft with. You can use glitter on fabric, glass, plastic, paper, or wood. You can wear glitter in your hair, on your nails, in your makeup, or on your clothing and accessories. You can knit or crochet with glitter yarn, you can use glitter with rubber [...]

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How to: Make a No-Sew Hem

August 4th, 2010 at 11:05am Under Tutorials

Having been short-of-leg for my entire life, I am no stranger to ill-fitting, too-long pants. Long inseams have plagued me since I started shopping for my own clothing, and I don’t foresee a reprieve any time soon. Back in the day I would merely roll the pants up and accept that the knees of my [...]

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How to Make Sun and Moon Jars

August 4th, 2010 at 06:00am Under DIY+ Tutorials

Give your garden party an intimate ambiance by creating sun and moon jars.  Besides their chic, rustic look, sun and moon jars are easy to use because they are solar powered.  Once you make them,  leave them out in the sun during the day and watch them glow beautiful colors at night.  Essentially sun and [...]

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Dismissing Your Crafting Compliments

July 19th, 2010 at 09:41am Under Crochet+ DIY+ Home Decor and Design+ Jewelry Making+ Knitting+ Tutorials

Are you the type of person who will receive a compliment for your work and you easily dismiss your project as being amateurish or easy to do? I would be broke if I had to give a dime for every time I receive a compliment and I just dismiss the compliment without accepting the praise [...]

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Mikey Launches More Tutorial Videos At AllFreeCrochet

July 16th, 2010 at 09:44am Under Crochet+ DIY+ Tutorials

This week, Mikey from Mikeyssmail has posted more videos for you to learn on the AllFreeCrochet You Tube Channel. There are two tutorials to follow along with:
Tutorial 1 – How To Filet Crochet – Part 1 and Part 2

If you have ever wanted to learn how to crochet your name into your projects using Filet [...]

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Exclusive Video Crochet A Long

July 15th, 2010 at 10:04am Under Crochet+ DIY+ Tutorials

Mikeyssmail, aka designer Michael Sellick, has been working along side AllFreeCrochet.com since May 2010. Michael has been uploading on a weekly basis to AllFreeCrochet’s You Tube channel every week four tutorials. http://www.youtube.com/allfreecrochet Michael shows viewers the RIGHT Handed approach, he also does the LEFT handed versions of the same stitch so no one is left out.  You will find these videos [...]

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How To Make a Potholder or Hot Pad

July 14th, 2010 at 11:46am Under Kids+ Kitchen Crafts+ Quilting+ Sewing+ Tutorials

I love potholders. I do a lot of cooking, so I have a lot of hot pads in my kitchen. But I also like a coordinated kitchen, so having the ability to make a potholder to match my decor is appealing. And when I give kitchen-oriented bridal shower gifts, I like to make a potholder [...]

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This Week’s AllFreeCrochet – Mikeyssmail Tutorials

July 12th, 2010 at 09:06am Under Craft Question+ Crochet+ DIY+ Tutorials

Exclusively on AllFreeCrochet.com and Mikeyssmail You Tube Channels, Mikey will be teaching some new tutorials which are answering many viewers questions.
How Do You Attach Granny Squares Together?
Mikey will be demonstrating some techniques for you. The techniques are simple once you understand the principles of attaching. Some things to look for is the designs of each [...]

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