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Freebie Friday: Tutorials for Craftings with Pipes

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Every Friday I share a collection of links to free craft tutorials that I find on the internet, focussing on a different theme every week.  If you are looking for something specific, use the Search box on the top left.

With a trip to the plumbing store your visions of creativity can be more than just a pipe dream.  Check out these plumby tutorials for making stuff with pipes.

The Home Depot shared a tutorial on how to use pipes and a piece of reclaimed wood to make this vintage-fabulous shelf.  Click the link to see how to do it.

Over on the blog Nelliebellie.com you can find a tutorial on how to make this super cool pipe lamp.

This Old House shared a tutorial over on their website on how to make this kitchen pot rack from pipes.

Librace has got nothing on this DIY pipe candelabra.  Click the link to visit Guardian.co.uk to see the pipe candelabra tutorial.

On the blog Cafe Cartolina you will find the DIY plans on how to make this amazing pipe table.  Click the link to check it out.

Amy Azzarito shared the DIY plans for how to make this canopy bed out of pipes and Klee Klamps over on Apartment Therapy.

Rock the industrial look with how-to instructions on how to make a pipe bookrack (or shoerack) from Instructables user Carleyy.

Click the link to visit the blog the Brick House to learn how to make this awesome open shelving with pipes.

See what you can do with a few lengths of plumbing pipe? Break out your wrench and get busy.

Freebie Friday - Crafty from your Cubicle: Office Inspired Craft Tutorials

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Every Friday I share a collection of links to free craft tutorials that I find on the internet, focussing on a different theme every week.  If you are looking for something specific, use the Search box on the top left.

This week I'm highlighting tutorials that will help to perk up your office, whether your office is at home or at a day job, these crafts will make you the talk of the water cooler.

Amy who blogs at Positively Splendid shared a tutorial on how to makeover a plain office chair by creating a custom DIY slipcover.  Click the link to see how Amy did it.

Take an office chair makeover one step further and reupholster the chair.  Use this clever tutorial from Jessi on her blog Practically Functional to learn how to makeover your standard desk chair.

If you've got room in your office for chairs for guests then take a walk on the wild side by reupholstering a chair with fun fur with a tutorial from Marc Atiyolil.

Over at BHG.com check out this idea for a space saver table home office arrangement.

Rachel who usually blogs at Pleased as Punch, guest blogged on Brassy Apple and shared a tutorial on how to sew up a lap desk.  Click the link to see how she did it.

Here is an easy desk idea from Martha Stewart - combine a door with two bookshelves to make a desk.

Allison who blogs at Dream a Little Bigger came up with the funniest idea to make "Thumb Tacks" using alginate to make a mould for plaster of paris and shared the tutorial.  Allison, I love how your mind works!

Jennifer Perkins of The Naughty Secretary, shared a tutorial over at the Etsy blog on how to make this Office Hanky Panky bracelet out of hankerchiefs or other thin fabric.  Click the link to see the tutorial.

So get creative with that office space!

Freebie Friday - Free Tablecloth Crafting Tutorials

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Every Friday I hunt down the best free craft tutorials on a different theme and share the links in a weekly round-up.  If you want to find something specific, use the search box on the top left.

This week I'm rounding up some free tablecloth tutorials.  Here are my favourites:

Marian Parsons designed and shared the tutorial to make this burlap ruffled tablecloth on HGTV.com.

Learn how to make this patchwork tablecloth on Martha Stewart as excerpted from Joelle Hoverson's book Last-Minute Patchwork + Quilted Gifts.

Learn how to stencil a Fortuny inspired tablecloth by clicking the link to see the tutorial on Martha Stewart.

Click the link to visit the Martha Stewart website to learn how to make a fabric doily tablecloth with their easy how-to.

For a more casual look, try making this bandana tablecloth using this tutorial on Martha Stewart.

Whip up a fun outdoor tablecloth with a tutorial from Sew4Home.

Sew4Home has a more formal, but bright tablecloth tutorial.  Click the link to see the how-to.

Sew4Home also has a great tutorial to make a reversible retro tablecloth.

Pop on over to Riley Blake Designs to get a tutorial on how to make a laminated tablecloth with a casing to hold your tablecloth tight to outdoor tables.

So whetther you want some casual, formal or even suitable for outdoors, they're something here for you.

 

Freebie Friday - Free Trivet Craft Tutorials

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Every Friday I share a collection of links to free craft tutorials that I find on the internet, focussing on a different theme every week.  If you are looking for something specific, use the Search box on the top left.

This week I'm highlighting tutorials for crafting your own trivets.

Click the link to visit the Martha Stewart site to see how to make this lace effect tile trivet tutorial.

Pop on over to Martha Stewart to see how to make this velvet covered trivet made from a wood art box board.

Visit the Martha Stewart site to see how to make this felt tree stump trivet.

Go to Apartment Therapy to see a tutorial on how to make this studded suede trivet.

Jessica Jones who blogs at How About Orange shared a tutorial on how to make a felt modular trivet.

Rashida Coleman-Hale designed this quick to make lavender trivet and shared the tutorial on Sew Daily.  Click the link to see how to do it.

Learn how to make this wine cork trivet using a wooden embroidery hoop with a tutorial from Rachel who blogs at Lines Across My Face.

Penny who blogs at Sew Take a Hike designed this bottle cap trivet tutorial which is definitely worth taking a look at - click the link to check it out.

Rock this trivet look with a tutorial from AJ's Arts and Designs.

Kristen Couse (her Etsy name is cakehouse) shared a video tutorial via the Etsy blog how on to make a patchwork trivet.  Watch it below:

 

Trivet's make wonderful gifts so you may want to make up a few of these trivets and stow them away for when you need a quck gift.

Freebie Friday - Grain and Coffee Sack Tutorials

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Every Friday I search the net to find free craft tutorials and patterns on a certain theme and round-up all my favourite links for you.  To find something specific, search my blog using the search function on the top left.

This week I've sifted through all the tutorials on crafting with grain and coffee sacks.  Here's some of my favourites:

Mia from the blog Jilly and Mia shared a tutorial on how to make cofee sack headboard that makes me seriously covet her style.  Click the link to see how to do it.

Get ready to drool over this French grain sack chair re-upholstery tutorial found at the blog Vintage Resurrections.

Karen from the Graphics Fairy shared a tutorial on how to print your own grain sack towels, including a free printable.  Click the link to get the printable and the instructions.

If you've ever priced up vintage grain sacks you'll find that they can be quite pricey.  Get the look of vintage grain sacks without the hefty price tag by clicking here to learn how to make your own with this tutorial found on the Peppertowne blog

Amanda who blogs at Reloved Rubbish created a tutorial to create a faux grain sack slipcover.  Isn't that fab?  Click the link to check it out.

Peggy Hale shared a tutorial on how she created a faux grain sack upholstered chair on her blog PJH Designs.

Kate who blogs at Centsational Girl shared how she completed a chair makeover complete with a grain sack upholstered seat.   Click the link to check out how Kate created this beautiful chair.

Aimee who blogs at Twigg Studios shared a tutorial on how she made this Product of Great Britain Grain Sack pillow.  Click the link to see how to do it.

Aimee at Twigg Studios also has this awesome grain sack stuffed stag head tutorial on her blog. Click the link to find out how to make it.

Kirstin Joy at Burlap and Buttons shared a tutorial on how she made a window valance using coffee sacks.

Joy from the blog Joys of Home shared a tutorial on how she painted a grain sack pattern onto burlap and framed it to make a unique piece of wall art.

Linda Robertus who blogs at Blue Jacaranda shared a tutorial on how to make a burlap coffee sack apron.  Click the link to see this great how-to.

If you've got a length of burlap you can transform it into something fabulous with the help of these tutorials.

Freebie Friday - Dollar Store Craft Tutorials

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Every Friday I pick a different crafting theme and hunt down my favourite free tutorials on the web that fit into that theme and share the links with all of you.  If you are looking for something specific on my blog then, please use the Search function on the top left of the blog to track it down.

This week I'm featuring crafts that can be made with items purchased at your local dollar store/pound shop (for my UK readers) or bargain shop.

First of all, let it be said that THE blog to find the best bargain crafting is Heather Mann's blog Dollar Store Crafts.  If it is cheap and cheerful crafting you're after, Heather's blog is where it is at!  Here are some of my favourite projects from Dollar Store Crafts:

Dollar Stores Crafts featured this amazing ping-pong ball pendant lamp makeover tutorial created originally from the French Marie Claire Idees, and translated into English by Jan from the blog Poppytalk.

Would you believe that this shabby chic hooks tutorial featured on Dollar Store Crafts designed by Heather Mann actually started out as Sponge Bob Squarepants hooks?  Don't believe me?  Click the link to check it out.

Replace your downspout with a DIY dollar store rain chain using this tutorial from Heather Mann at Dollar Store Crafts.

Liz who regularly blogs at My Messy Desk, guest blogged at Dollar Stores Crafts and shared a tutorial to dress up a plain t-shirt with this blowing dandelion motif.

Paper artist Sandy Ang buest blogged at Dollar Stores Crafts and shared a tutorial to make these divine shoes out of paper.  You could use these as favour boxes or an art doll artist could adapt this method in leather or felt to create doll shoes.

You'll never guess what designer Jenni Radosevich used as a basis for this elegant petal bib necklace in her tutorial for Martha Stewart - wait for it - a foam visor which you can purchase at your local bargain shop.

Personalise dollar store glasses with etching cream using these instructions from Martha Stewart.

Desiree of the blog 36th Avenue shared a tutorial on how she dressed up dollar store oven mitts and hot pads (even including the banana bread recipe!).

Here's an idea for doll makers or people looking to make doll clothes - dollar store women's undies are made from stretch fabric with small scale prints that make fabulous doll clothes.  Here's a tutorial from Wendy at Old Days, Old Ways where she shares tutorials and patterns for everything from pants/shorts, leggings/biking shorts, underwear, halter tops, camisoles, and socks.

What these tutorials teach us is that even if your budget is small, your creativity can still be huge!

Freebie Friday - DIY Decor for your Bathroom

You might think it is too difficult to do DIY bathroom decor, particularly if you aren't a plumber, but there are lots of things you can do to freshen up the look of your bathroom without ripping out your old bathroom suite.  Here are few ideas.

New to the Magic Bean?

Every Friday I do a round-up of free craft tutorials on a certain theme. So stop by every Friday for your weekly dose of free crafts, patterns and tutorials. Or browse for more free resources by combing through the "Free Craft Tutorials & Patterns" category (just click the link) or use the Google Search function on the top left of my blog to search for something specific.

On HGTV.com learn how to sew up a pedestal sink skirt to hide unsightly plumbing or to add more storage with this easy tutorial.

Click the link to see a how-to project on the Apartment Therapy site as shared by Salvage Style Projects on how to make a towel rack with faucets.

Try this idea from BHG.com to get more storage in your bathroom- repurpose an old drawer as a storage unit in your bathroom.

Have a bathroom with very little storage?  Click here to check out a video from Better Homes & Gardens for upgrading your medicine cabinet to make it beautiful and organised.

Shannon Johnson of the blog 4 Growing Boys shared a tutorial on how to make this handmade soap dispenser from a mason jar.

Brighten up your bathroom with a tutorial to sew a designer shower curtain on Sew4Home.  Click the link to see how to do it.

Click the link to visit the Sew4Home site and get a load of this great stash busting tutorial that will brighten up your bathroom towels.  This would also make a great hostess, housewarming or thank you gift.

In the below video, learn to make your own bath mat out of old towels with a video tutorial from Michelle Kaufman:

 

 I hope that these tutorials help you take your bathroom from drab and dreary to hot and steamy!

 

Freebie Friday - DIY Kitchen Makeover Tutorials

For the whole month of January here on the Magic Bean, I'm featuring DIY Decor tutorials to help you refresh your home for the New Year.  This week I'm focussing on tutorials that will help you to revitalise your kitchen.

New to the Magic Bean?

Every Friday I do a round-up of free craft tutorials on a certain theme. So stop by every Friday for your weekly dose of free crafts, patterns and tutorials. Or browse for more free resources by combing through the "Free Craft Tutorials & Patterns" category (just click the link) or use the Google Search function on the top left of my blog to search for something specific.

On Better Homes & Gardens learn to create your own kitchen island using two dressers.  Click the link to get the how-to.

Click the link to see how to convert 3 chairs to this unique kitchen bench with a tutorial from Home Depot.

Elise Randels at the blog Creativity in DIY shared an idea to turn trashy chairs to treasured items by spray painting through lace curtains.  Click the link to read how Elise did it.

Designer Emma Jeffrey shared a tutorial on the Fiskars site to make fabric dining room chair covers.

If you've got some plain folding chairs hanging around the house (maybe your go-to chairs for parties and extra dinner guests) spray paint them with a tutorial from Kelly at The Moon and Me.

To organise your pots and pans repurpose a set of old shutters.  Click here to see a tutorial on how to makeover a set of shutters into a kitchen organsier from Design Sponge.

Visit the blog, A Greenpoint Kitchen to see a tutorial on how to make a pallet pot rack.

Sausha at the blog Sweet Pickins shared a tutorial on how to make a giant EAT sign out of reclaimed wood.

BHG.com shared a tutorial to stencil a pre-made Roman blind that would look marvellous in your kitchen.

Hold fruit or other kitchen items in this easy to make wooden dowel basket, with help from a tutorial on Lowes Creative Ideas.

If you want to transform your kitchen but don't want to go so far as to rip out kitchen cabinets and countertops then check out these video tutorials from Rustoleum.  Click here to see Rustoleum's video tutorial on using their countertop re-coating product and click here to see a video on Rustoleum's website on refinishing wood, laminate and melamine cabinets.

If you'd rather just touch up your kitchen with some fun sewing projects, click here to see how to stitch up everything from a toaster cover to hot pads to a table runner - all with free tutorials on Sew4Home.

So even if you are not prepared to rip out cabinets and install tile you can still revitalise your kitchen.

 

Freebie Friday - DIY Living Room Tutorials

This January I've themed all my Freebie Friday round-ups of craft tutorials focus on revamping your home for the New Year.  This week's tutorials focus on your living room space.

New to the Magic Bean?

Every Friday I do a round-up of free craft tutorials on a certain theme. So stop by every Friday for your weekly dose of free crafts, patterns and tutorials. Or browse for more free resources by combing through the "Free Craft Tutorials & Patterns" category (just click the link) or use the Google Search function on the top left of my blog to search for something specific.

Want to spice up a plain wall or cover up a rough surface?  Try this idea from County Living Magazine - stick ceiling medallions to the wall with adhesive caulk.

Lowes Creative Ideas shared a tutorial that is perfect for beginners to create a leaning wall shelf to store your books and CDs.

According to Lowes Creative Ideas this wall mounted shelf is strong enough to hold a TV and the tutorial is simple enough for a beginner to attempt.

Lowes Creative Ideas shares an ingenious idea that requires no woodworking and no tools!  Create this magazine rack combined with a coffee table out of wire shelves and an acrylic sheet.  Click the link to see how to make this industrial look table.

Becca at Vintage Chic shared a tutorial to make this amazing DIY crate coffee table.  Click the link to see Becca's blog and learn how to make this coffee table for your own home.

Midwest Living shared an idea to create a budget coffee table out of a galvanised tub;fill it with wood chips and birch branches and top it off with a glass table round.

Genevieve Dellinger guest blogged on Design Sponge and shared a tutorial to turn a basic bed base into a DIY sofa with some foam and basic sewing skills.  Click the link to check it out.

Sew up a pouf for your living room with this tutorial on Better Homes and Gardens.

Paint a plain Ikea rug with off-set stripes using a tutorial you can find at Vintage Movement.

With these tutorials you can make your living space a wonderful place to put your feet up.

Freebie Friday - DIY Decor for Your Bedroom

For Freebie Fridays for the month of January I've decided to go with a month long theme - DIY Decor.  Sometimes just spicing up your surroundings spices up your life and gets you out of a rut.  Here are some great tutorials to help you freshen up your interiors this New Year.

New to the Magic Bean?

Every Friday I do a round-up of free craft tutorials on a certain theme. So stop by every Friday for your weekly dose of free crafts, patterns and tutorials. Or browse for more free resources by combing through the "Free Craft Tutorials & Patterns" category (just click the link) or use the Google Search function on the top left of my blog to search for something specific.

BHG.com shared a tutorial on how to tart up a simple sheet to decorate your rooms, using stencils and stamps.  Check out how effective the technique looks on this draped sheet used to create an over-bed canopy.

Go to BHG.com and check out their ideas for decorating a blank wall, including a great idea for making metal wall art.

I love this collection of letters, numbers, and frames and think it is great inspiration for bedroom decor.  I found this image via one of Jennifer Hadfield's Pinterest boards and the wall itself is the genius of Stacey Willey.  Click the link to see more from Stacey.

I love the light blue ombre effect on this dresser.  In fact, everything in this blog post from Norsk Interior Blogger makes me drool with envy.  To get some great inspiration, click the link.

If you want to recreate this type of ombre paint effect, check out this tutorial from Amber at Wills Casa on how to ombre a dresser.

Visit Marc Atiyolil to see a tutorial on how to makeover an ugly dresser with this fun shattered mirror technique.

DIY Network shared a how-to for sawing a single table in half to make two nightstands.  Click the link to see how to do it and even watch a video.

Make a simple bedside table with a tutorial suitable for beginners on Lowes Creative Ideas.

Jen Hadfield of Tatertots and Jello shared a wonderful tutorial on how to make an easy DIY upholstered headboard.  It only took Jen 30 minutes to create this amazing look!

Jen Hadfield also had this amazing tutorial on how she made a ruched duvet cover out of two fabric shower curtains.  I want this duvet cover!

Make this amazingly feminine lamp using a wire basket and pearl strands found in the bridal section of a craft store with a tutorial designed by Chez Fifi and shared on Design Dazzle.

Curbly.com shared this image for an inspiring jewellery display.  Below you'll find a couple of tutorials to help you recreate this look.

On jenny.gr get inspired to turn a simple frame into a jewellery display that will look fantastic in your bedroom.  This link is in Russian (I think) but the idea is so simple, no words are necessary.

If you want to make your own mini dressform to hold your necklaces, try this video tutorial from Kim and Kris of the DIY Dish.  The below video was meant as a pin cushion tutorial but would work very well as a jewellery holder:

 

If your bedroom is not as special as you would like it to be, I hope some of these tutorials will inspire you to better your bedroom!