Tutorial - How to Make a Paper Bracelet

I remember doing this fold with gum wrappers as a child

Paper Bracelet Tutorial at Paper N Pearlz Blog

"So, remember the kiddie bracelets that I had made about a month back? For my daughter and her friends? And remember I promised a tutorial for that?? So here is my promised tutorial. It is quite simple to make, so have a go. What you will need: Rectangular pieces of paper. You will need an even number of pieces".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Decorated Vase

Hard to believe the decoration is made with pistachio shells

Vase Tutorial at Khadija's Creative Mind Blog

"I enjoy making creative stuff with ordinary things..a few days back I make this flower pot/paintbrush holder/vase or anything else you can say..the most ordinary thing I have used here is Pistachio shells ;) I love eating salted fried pistachios a lot & I am in a habit of keeping their shells in a packet,so I can make several things ! its a first try :)lets see my today's fun creation".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Mayonnaise

This recipe uses cooked eggs rather than raw in the mayonnaise

Mayonnaise Tutorial at Mooberry Farm Homesteading Journal

"Mayonnaise is a staple around here.... but I don't buy it at the market. Homemade mayonnaise is so simple and inexpensive to make that I gave up store-bought long ago in favor of a little mayo-self-sufficiency! Most mayonnaise recipes contain raw eggs, which are mixed with vinegar and oil to make a creamy emulsion. I don't like the idea of feeding my family raw eggs. Especially in a food that may sit in the fridge for a week or so! My mayonnaise recipe is different than many because the eggs are cooked in the process".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Belt Hanger

Wrap with Your Choice of Fabric

Belt Hanger Tutorial at Handmade Con Amor Blog

"I find beauty in things asymetrical and uneven. Imperfect is my idea of perfection. So this is, many times, how i go about life. Enjoying and rejoicing used, old and sometimes forgotten treasures. I have had a long time need for getting by belt act together. It´s funny how certain things can inspire me in areas of my life where, apparently, there is no relation whatsoever. But that is why life, and all it´s unpredictabilities can be so exciting. Picasso did inspire a simple belt hanger. Just as grandious works of art are sometimes inspired by upmost simplicity. This just happened the other way around".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Your Own Photo Props

These look fun to make as well as use

Photo Props Tutorial at The Letter 4 Blog

"What's a photo booth without some fun props? You know you're jealous of my rad glasses. Good news, I'll show you how to make them :) I actually drew my props straight onto some thin cardboard so I don't have any templates for you but there is a ton around the web if you need. So cut out all your figures in some card stock or cardboard".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Bean Bag Bird

Cute Hand Sewing Project

Bean Bag Tutorial at Holloughby Blog

"Cut the bird body felt in to a long rectangle, when you fold it in half it should roughly be a square. Pin it in half like in the picture below. Sew up the side opposite the fold with overstitch".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Simple Notebook

Handy Journals with Your Choice of Covers

Notebook Tutorial at Pinwheel Blog

"All you need for these super easy notebooks is a magazine page, A4 paper, an embroidery needle, embroidery thread, a gluestick, a pair of paper scissors and a pair to cut the thread.  I have pinking shears here because I've lost my nice sharp embroidery ones".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Cream Cheese

She recommends using it up within a week (shouldn't be hard to do)

Cream Cheese Tutorial at Mooberry Farm Homesteading Journal Blog

"Cream cheese is one of the super simple cheeses to make. No special cultures are needed to make it, just a little rennet and some cultured buttermilk or homemade clabber along with the milk and cream. Its simplicity makes cream cheese a great cheese for a beginning cheesemaker to try.  When I make cream cheese, I like to use a combination of cow cream and goat milk" Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Playing Card Holder

Unique and Practical Idea

Playing Card Holder Tutorial at Quilter in Motion Blog

"Today I thought I’d share with you how to make a “Playing Card Holder”.  When my grandson was younger (actually, even today he still likes it), he would use a paper card holder whenever we played “Fish” or any other games involving playing cards.  Small hands get very tired grasping six or seven cards for extended periods of time.  I decided that I would make a quilted playing card holder.  This tutorial is a result of my design for the playing card holder.  It’s an original idea. I hope you will give it a try.  I’m thinking there are many reasons why someone would want to use a playing card holder including arthritis, stroke victims, young children and especially, just because you can! They are so cute".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Monogram Wreath

What a great shower or housewarming gift

Wreath Tutorial at Look Between the Lines Blog

"I recently made this homemade wreath for a bridal shower. It was easy to make, especially if you want to use it indoors. If you want to make it an outdoor wreath it is a little more time consuming… but still easy! All you need is a foam wreath, pages from any book, moss, a letter form, wire, a hot glue gun, mod podge (if you want it to be water proof), a paint brush, and a wreath hanger (most of this I bought at Michael’s)".... Read more

Tutorial Exchange Opportunity

 If you love fabric, here is an opportunity for you to receive some free, as well as drive traffic to your online website or blog!

Fabric wheel contains 25 lengths 6cm x 108cm approx 1.5 metres of 100% cotton, hand washable batiks

Abakhan Fabrics, Hobby and Home is offering a fabric bundle of Bali 2 1/2" strips to a Totally Tutorials Reader who would like to create a unique piece utilizing the material. The recipient of the fabric would then share how their project was done by posting a tutorial on their blog.   The tutorial will also be posted on the Totally Tutorials blog, and may be linked to the Abakhan site as well.

The fabric (including shipping) will be free to the person chosen to create the tutorial.  Please feel free to use the crafting style of your choice to work with this material. 

 If you are interested in creating a unique piece with this fabric, please post a comment here with the  URL to your blog or website.  The ideal candidate will be someone comfortable working with fabric, have a blog or website, and the ability to take nice photos.   

Applications will be accepted through Thursday, May 31st.  I will contact the winner for the exchange on Sunday, June 3rd.  You will then have until the end of June to complete your tutorial.

~ Happy Crafting

Tutorial - How to Decorate a Ruffled Frosting Cake

Pretty Cake!

Ruffled Frosting Cake Tutorial at A Cake To Remember Blog

"I had done cakes that had rows of fondant that looked like pleats before, but they all started at the bottom and worked their way up. This one was more ragged-looking and irregular at the top edge, and it looked like the best way to do it would be to use gumpaste to get the thin edge that you'd need.  I didn't want to cover an entire cake with rows of gumpaste, but I also needed to get the ruffled edge thin enough that it did look like fabric, but would also keep its shape".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a T-Shirt Romper

The fabric used is from white T-shirts dyed in playful colors

T-Shirt Romper Tutorial at Handmade Con Amor Blog

"I always have a bunch of hubby´s old t´s hanging around. So I decided to recycle (there is no such thing as too much recycling) and make little G a colorful spring romper. Here´s what you´ll need. " Read more

Tutorial - How to Make an Owl Pajama Case

So Cute!

Owl Pajama Case Tutorial at Runcible Days Blog

"I've toyed with the idea of toy-making for a while, without actually taking the plunge and making anything. But what about my Owl pyjama-case? Well, I'm choosing not to count him as a toy, but as storage solution. Which means that when I see him about the bedroom, he represents tidiness rather than clutter" Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Gluten Free Chili

This chili looks delicious!

Chili Tutorial at For the Love of Beads Blog

"At last, the Great Chile Cook Off has come to the church I attend. It's tonight. I entered. Since we have to provide a recipe, I'm giving you a sneak peek! It's quick and easy to make, and absolutely delicious!!! Are You Ready? Here Goes!".... Read more