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Check out Diane Gilleland's Amazing New Weaving Book!

Susan Beal, contributor | July 9th, 20091 comment

Longtime CraftStylish contributor Diane Gilleland has a gorgeous new collection out, an e-book filled with stylish off-loom weaving projects to try!

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How to Make a Yarn Octopus

Linda Permann, contributor | July 8th, 20094 comments

Keep the kids entertained and use up your yarn scraps at the same time with this fun sea creature craft.

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How to Make a Sewn Necklace

Nicole Smith, editor | June 26th, 200910 comments

Take a cue from the runway and make a necklace using fabric and ribbon.

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How to Make an Argyle Fleece Throw

Nicole Smith, editor | June 17th, 200911 comments

Check out this excerpt from my new book, Dorm Decor. This low-sew throw gives new meaning to the phrase “college sweater-vest.”

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How to Make a Floral Fascinator

Linda Permann, contributor | June 10th, 20098 comments

Dress up your day with a pretty handmade fascinator! You can wear this instead of a veil, or wear it in place of the veil at your reception.

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How to Make a Ring Pillow with Vintage Lace

Linda Permann, contributor | June 3rd, 2009

Here's an easy DIY wedding project that is quick and doable, and a great way to incorporate some heirloom lace.

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Create an Art Nouveau-Inspired Shrink-Art Pendant!

Susan Beal, contributor | May 31st, 20095 comments

Since I had so much fun making shrink-art buttons a few months ago, and I adore rhinestones and vintage beads, I thought I'd make a piece of jewelry using some favorite bits and pieces for my last tutorial here at CraftStylish. Thank you to everyone in the community for your great comments and helpful feedback, and I hope you have enjoyed my posts!

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How to Make a Peg Board to Organize Your Wedding Plans

Jennifer Stern, contributor | May 30th, 20093 comments

Turn a plain peg board into a revolving calendar, story or inspiration board, or even a crafty place to hang your tools!

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How to Make a Butterfly Mobile

kayte terry, contributor | May 28th, 20096 comments

Butterflies cut from cotton fabrics flutter and twirl on this simple-to-make mobile.

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Learn to Knit a Simply Lovely Beaded Lace Bracelet

Tina Hilton, contributor | May 28th, 20094 comments

Create a delicate bracelet perfect for celebrating upcoming nuptials as a gift for the bride and her bridesmaids or to adorn your own wrist for the occasion.

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How to Make a One-Pattern-Piece Reversible Sunhat

cal patch, contributor | May 26th, 200914 comments

Don't let patternmaking intimidate you! It's simply drafting shapes based on your measurements. This simple sunhat project is a good introduction to the wonderful world of flat patterns...

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How to Knit a Circle Lace Cuff

Lee Meredith, contributor | May 26th, 2009

Create a wearable swatch of lace to use up some leftover yarn, or try out knitting lace on a small scale.

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Decoupage a Colorful Pendant and Earrings Set!

Susan Beal, contributor | May 24th, 20091 comment

Transform a few wooden discs into fun, sparkly jewelry that's just right for summer! I used some of my favorite Crafty Chica imagery and added a few rhinestones for extra pop, but this project is ultra-customizable, so you can mix in the colors or style you like best.

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How to Make Twirly Butterfly Cards for Spring

kayte terry, contributor | May 21st, 20096 comments

Paper butterflies in pretty prints really pop out of brightly colored greeting cards!

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How to Make Monogrammed Napkins from a Vintage Sheet

Lee Meredith, contributor | May 19th, 20091 comment

Turn an old sheet with a pretty pattern into wedding napkins with some ripping and simple lino-printing.

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Make Party Favors for a Bridal Shower

Jennifer Worick, contributor | May 18th, 20094 comments

Rub-on transfers can embellish and customize party favors for a bridal shower or party.

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The "Times" They Are A-Changing: How to Make a Basket from a Newspaper

Jeffery Rudell, contributor | May 18th, 200939 comments

A plump issue of the Sunday New York Times, a gray and rainy day, and perhaps one too many cups of coffee turned out to be the perfect combination of ingredients for a fast and fashionable recycling project. Pour yourself a cup of joe, finish the crossword puzzle, and get busy weaving.

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Make a Revamped Sparkle Necklace and Earrings Set!

Susan Beal, contributor | May 17th, 20092 comments

Rework a forgotten piece of vintage costume jewelry into this striking earrings and necklace set, perfect for a gift or a summer wedding! This project is very flexible—just choose an old necklace you haven’t worn for a while and salvage the beads for an all-new configuration.

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