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Instructions, Techniques and Tutorials Page 1    This website has hundreds of free craft ideas for the family. Whether your interest be crafting with paper, wood, fabric or basic craft   materials, you can find here over 80 step-by-step illustrated tutorials either explaining basic techniques or showing you how a   particular craft got created from the beginning to the end.   Instructions, Techniques and Tutorials Page 2    Find even more step-by-step illustrated tutorials and instructions. New additions are being added regularly.     Copyright: All patterns, pictures and text found on Craftideas.info are property of this website and may be only printed out and   used for private or non-commercial purposes, such as school classes. It is not permitted to use them on the internet or in any   other publication. Home Spring Crafts and Easter Crafts Summer Crafts Autumn Crafts Christmas Crafts Craft Recipes and Tips Wood Crafts General Crafts Kids Crafts Paper Crafts Fabric and Sewing Crafts Greeting Cards and Birthday Cards Valentine’s Day Crafts Easter Bunny Crafts Easter Chick Crafts Maritime Crafts Nature Crafts Patriotic Crafts Halloween Crafts Pumpkin Crafts Leaf Crafts Santa Claus Crafts Snowman Crafts Gingerbread Men Crafts Craft Patterns Instructions, Tips and Tutorials Picture Gallery Artist Trading Cards Tags Recycling Crafts Jewelry Crafts Clay Pot Crafts Fuse Beads / Perler Beads Crafts and Patterns Rainy day paper craft ideas for kids Tips and tricks for paper crafts, card making, etc... Newsletter Sitemap Contact Links       Tutorial - About the Cuttlebug Embossing and Die Cutting Machine The Cuttlebug is a versatile cutting and embossing machine and is useful for scrapbooking, paper crafts and card crafts. Tutorial - More about the Cuttlebug Embossing and Die Cutting Machine The Cuttlebug is compatible with Sizzix Sizzlets, Sizzix Original Dies and also with Double-Do Dies. You can also use the Cuttlebug combined with Sizzix Original Dies to cut fabric, fun foam and felt. How to Use the Double Do® XL Diecutter and Embossing Machine with Double Do® Die Cuts The Double Do XL diecutting and embossing machine. The XL size is excellent for larger die cut templates but can be used for the smaller ones, as well. How to Use the Double Do® XL Diecutter and Embossing Machine with Cuttlebug™ Embossing Folders The Cuttlebug™ Embossing Folders work excellent with the Double Do®. When done correctly, the images are perfect and have a lot of dimension. Eyelets Give your cards, tags, ATC’s or Scrapbooks a special touch using eyelets Paper Snowflakes Easy to make paper snowflakes are a great decoration for your window in winter. Drybrushing on wood Your wood crafts get extra dimension by adding shading and highlights Child’s Wreath making Even kids can create great floristic decorations for the autumn season Origami Easter Basket Only one sheet of paper and you can create this Easter basket. How to Emboss on Metal Sheets This technique shows how to give metal sheets a new dimension Wood Cutting with a scroll saw Learn how easy it is to create your own wood decorations Sewing a travel bag for your shoes Create these bags to use to protect your clothes from your shoes while travelling. Paper Christmas Ornament Create this quick and easy ornament to decorate your tree 3-D Paper Figures These figures are easy to make and stand on their own Papers for Cards and Scrapbooks Specialty papers add a nice touch to your cards and scrapbooks... How to Make a Gift Bag Use wrapping paper to create gift bags for those hard to wrap presents Paper Napkin Applique or Decoupage Give any object a completely new look by using this technique Decoupage Stamps Paper Mache Box Make old into new with the decoupage technique. It is so fun and easy. Child’s Drawstring Backpack Easy to sew bag for your young child to hold its belongings How to Make a Simple Bow This technique shows how to create bows quick and easy Wreath making Follow this tutorial and create natural green wreaths for the holidays Mini-Wallhanging If you do not have time to make a large quilt for the autumn season, this is a nice alternative Incere or Lace Templates Use special metal templates to create new effects on your paper crafts Plaster of Paris Castings Follow the tutorial to create these castings using molds and plaster of Paris Fiskars 3 in 1 Corner Punches Add a special effect to your cards using these punches Pinwheel Kids and adults alike can easily craft these paper pinwheels Special Effects for Cards Learn what you can do to give your cards and paper projects a special touch Easy Translucent Star 2 This star is also easy to craft and looks great in your winter windows Easy Translucent Star 1 These stars are easy to craft and make a nice group project How to make a Fabric Baby Ball Print template out to size of choice and use fabric scraps and create these soft balls for your children. Craft a Pisa Card This card has a vintage and old fashioned look to it. Spooky Halloween Card Give this card to your friends around Halloween. Makes also a great invitation card. Easy to Craft Happy Birthday Tag Give your gift a special touch with this handcrafted tag. Sunflower Card Craft Tutorial This card is fun to craft and beautiful to give someone special. Potpourri Sachet No sew project. Sachets can be placed just about anywhere to add a nice scent Mini-Patchwork Block A step-by-step tutorial on how to make a crazy patch block How to Finish Off a Bracelet How to add the fasteners to hold your necklaces and bracelets together Strawberry Potholder 1- Learn to applique the motifs on the fabric Strawberry Potholder 2- Learn how to assemble the border and the block Strawberry Potholder 3 - This technique shows how to bind off your potholder after the assembly Strawberry Potholder 4 - The final step is how to quilt the potholder and add the hanger loop Greeting Card Boxes Recycle leftover greeting cards and create these gift boxes.       Craft Tutorials Page 2 - More Tutorials Finnish Paper Star These stars are so easy to make and beautifully decorate the windows Swedish Paper Heart Ornaments Create these woven paper hearts to decorate your trees or packages German Paper Star (Froebel Star) This step-by-step tutorial shows how these dimensional stars are made.  Page 2   Page 3 Fiskars Shape Boss© The Shape Boss from Fiskars is great to have for many reasons. Paper Maché Tutorial This tutorial will show you how to create 3-D wall decorations by just using cardboard boxes, newspaper and wallpaper glue. Embossing Learn how to use brass metal templates and a light box Paper Napkin Applique/ Fusible Web Use this technique with paper napkins to not only decorate fabric, but also cards Cute Primitive Cow Card Tutorial This card has a great coutry look to it and is easy to craft. Paper Craft Techniques Learn about what different techniques are called and what they mean Beaded Bracelet Tutorial Easy to follow instructions to create this simple bracelet. Creating Holiday Cardboard Stars These stars are great for decorating your tree or gift packages Window Cling - Window Color/ Glass Design Paints Glass paint can be used to create suncatchers for your windows. Making Easy Chenille Figures Create a group of these to make cute Christmas scenes 3-D Acrylic Ball Decorations A quick and easy craft you can create these for yourself or to give as gifts How to Chalk Paper Craft chalks add so much dimension to your cards and scrapbooks Modelling Clay for 3-D Figures Give otherwise flat projects new dimension by using modelling clay. Fusing Fabric Fused fabric motifs can be used to decorate clothing but other crafts Creating Fun Foam Stamps Fun foam pieces can be used as stamps to decorate your paper crafts Crocheted Beaded Bracelet Tutorial These bracelets are quick to make and look dainty. Printing with leaves Nature gives us natural templates to use for craft projects Stitching on Cards This stitching technique shows how to add a finishing touch to your projects Foil Decorations Create transparent decorations for your window using this technique How to use Corner Punches Corner punches are easy to use and give your cards a nice added detail Easy Translucent Star 3 The third of a series of translucent stars to decorate your windows around the holidays. Paper Lady Bug Tutorial Kids will have fun making this lady bug. Makes a great group project. Small Wall Quilt for Easter - Tutorial 1 Assembling the front of the quilt and fusing the motifs Small Wall Quilt for Easter - Tutorial 2 Finishing off the quilt and machine appliquing the motifs     How to Make Origami Gift Boxes Fold paper to create these practical boxes for small gifts Blue Travel Artist Trading Card This is a quick and easy ATC to craft. Step-by-step instructions. Step-by-Step Card Craft Tutorial Create this all occasion card to keep in touch with friends and family. Craft Tutorial for a Natural Tag This tag is kept natural for those who like quiet and subtle colors. Easy Bookmark Tutorial This bookmark is easy to craft and makes a nice gift for bookworms. Paper Pumpkin Suncatcher Tutorial Add fall colors to your window with this easy paper craft project How to make a Christmas Lantern These lanterns make excellent centerpieces around the holidays. How to make Patterns and Templates For many projects you need patterns. They are easy to make... Creating Symmetric Templates Learn to design your own templates for your craft projects Paper Hearts Plant Poke Kids can craft this project as a Mother’s Day present Add Texture to your Paper Projects You can create wonderful backgrounds using textured paper Origami Butterfly Tutorial This project is easy for younger children amd adds color to their rooms Paper Beads Bracelet Craft Tutorial Girls will have fun creating these fashionable bracelets Red Hearts Artist Trading Card Tutorial ATC’s are very popular and fun to collect. This tutorial shows how to make one for the one your love. Butterfly Suncatcher Craft Tutorial This butterfly will add color to your windows in the spring and summer. Kids will have fun making these. Origami Picture Frame This is a quick and easy way to show off little artworks your kids have made

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