Category Archives: DIY Crafts

Here you’ll find free DIY craft tutorials.

DIY Natural Wool Bone Dog Toy

3rd August 2020DIY CraftsDIY, dog, tutorial, upcyclingLina

This DIY natural wool bone dog toy is a non-toxic, eco-friendly and durable toy for your best friend. It is absolutely safe for your dog because it is made from 100% natural (undyed) wool fabric! Your dog will love the toy because it smells of sheep. 😉

But this DIY knotted rope bone toy is not only durable and free from toxic chemicals, it is also so fast to make: Just cut wool fabric into long strips, knot them together and that’s all! You can even leave the raw edges unfinished because broadcloth fabric doesn’t fray. It doesn’t take more than 10 minutes to make this natural wool bone toy! So make one, or two … or even three of these toys for your playful doggo! Continue reading DIY Natural Wool Bone Dog Toy →

22 DIY Denim Dog Toys – Recycled From Old Jeans!

30th January 2020DIY CraftsDIY, dog, jeans, tutorial, upcyclingLina

22 DIY denim dog toys – all made from old jeans! These recycled DIY denim dog toys are simple and fun to make, cheap and eco-friendly, and your dog will love them!

Making your own dog toys is really easy, cheap and fun! So don’t throw away your old jeans, turn them into these cute, recycled DIY denim dog toys!

These 22 simple DIY dog toys are all Khaleesi-approved! Khaleesi is my 1-year old black GSD puppy! 😉 And all of these DIY recycled dog toys can easily be tossed into the washer when needed. Continue reading 22 DIY Denim Dog Toys – Recycled From Old Jeans! →

How To Make A Knotted Pearl Necklace – Tutorial With Video

24th January 2020DIY Craftsbead embroidery, DIY, jewelry, tutorialLina

In the past, pearl necklaces were always hand-knotted and even today, expensive pearl necklaces are still knotted by hand. Making a knotted bead or pearl necklace is really easy. Read on to find out how to make your own knotted pearl necklace. Continue reading How To Make A Knotted Pearl Necklace – Tutorial With Video →

5 DIY Floating Rope Dog Toys

16th January 2020DIY CraftsDIY, dog, mint, tutorialLina

These 5 DIY floating rope dog toys are perfect for your water-loving dog! Made with polypropylene rope, these DIY floating dog toys are safe for your dog, float on water, and are cheap, easy and fun to make!

All these 5 DIY floating rope dog toys are Khaleesi-approved. Khaleesi is my 1-year old, water-crazy, high-energy black GSD who loves to play tug, fetch and hide & seek! Because she’s very mouthy she always needs a toy in her mouth. And since she’s water-crazy and loves to swim, I had to make her DIY floating rope dog toys with polypropylene rope! Continue reading 5 DIY Floating Rope Dog Toys →

Make A Dog Bed With An Old Mattress – Tutorial

16th January 2020DIY CraftsDIY, dog, sewing, tutorial, upcyclingLina

Make your dog happy and turn your old mattress into a dog bed instead of throwing it away! Making a mattress dog bed is easy, cheap and eco-friendly! Your dog will love this cozy dog bed! 😀 Continue reading Make A Dog Bed With An Old Mattress – Tutorial →

Edwardian Ribbon Fuchsia – Ribbon Flower Tutorial

21st May 20191900s - Edwardian, DIY CraftsDIY, edwardian, fabric flower, flower, hairstyle, tassel, tutorialLina

Make an easy Edwardian ribbon fuchsia with gold and silver ribbon!

‘Charming and novel effects can be obtained in “hoar frost” embroidery, a work that will appeal very strongly to all lovers of the dainty and delicate. The materials required are simple and inexpensive. Silver gauze ribbon in half and quarter inch widths […] and net’ (Every Woman’s Encyclopaedia, 1910-2a).

This authentic Edwardian ribbon fuchsia flower is easy and fast to make. All you need is a piece of gold and silver ribbon! In the Edwardian era, “hoar frost” fuchsia flowers were worn as headdress. Continue reading Edwardian Ribbon Fuchsia – Ribbon Flower Tutorial →

The Easiest DIY Tug Toy – Your Dog Will Love It!

29th March 2019DIY CraftsDIY, dog, jeans, upcyclingLina

What I love about this DIY tug toy is that it’s cheap, eco-friendly and so easy and quick to make. It takes less than 5 minutes to make the no-sew DIY dog toy!

This DIY tug toy is the favorite toy of my puppy – apart from cardboard boxes and empty toilet paper rolls! 😉 My puppy Khaleesi is a destroyer and heavy chewer so she needs DIY dog toys that are durable and easy and quick to make. Continue reading The Easiest DIY Tug Toy – Your Dog Will Love It! →

Victorian Gilded Walnuts – Tutorial

23rd December 2018DIY Craftschristmas, DIY, tutorial, victorianLina

Gilded walnuts were popular Christmas tree ornaments in the Victorian era. Victorian gilded walnut ornaments are easy, cheap and beautiful natural Christmas decorations – all you need are walnuts, ribbon and gold acrylic paint.

‘Then the ladies called us into another room and there was the Christmas tree! […]There were dozens of little candles upon it all alight. And it was covered with pretty things, gilded walnuts, and oranges, and apples, and sweets.’ (Philips’ Series Of Reading Books For Public Elementary Schools, 1874, p. 57)

Continue reading Victorian Gilded Walnuts – Tutorial →

DIY Rosehip Wreath Ornaments

23rd December 2018DIY Craftschristmas, DIY, rosehip, tutorialLina

Make natural DIY rosehip wreath ornaments for your Christmas tree decoration. They’re easy, cheap and fast to make – and perfect for a dog- or kid-friendly Christmas tree!

Continue reading DIY Rosehip Wreath Ornaments →

DIY Popsicle Stick Sled Ornaments

20th December 2018DIY Craftschristmas, DIY, tutorial, upcyclingLina

Make vintage inspired DIY popsicle stick sled ornaments with popsicle sticks, wood glue and acrylic paint for your Christmas tree this year!

These DIY popsicle stick sled ornaments are a great last minute Christmas craft! They look cute as Christmas tree ornaments or make a great Christmas gift for a loved one. My inspiration for the DIY popsicle sled ornaments was this antique Victorian wooden sled. Continue reading DIY Popsicle Stick Sled Ornaments →