You can organize a crafting afternoon with your friends and try and make these crocheted slippers together. You won’t have to follow a pattern as you can create your own. You will need:

• some yarn;
• crochet hooks;
• creativity;

Simple Crochet Slippers – Zoomyummy

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2. Build a smoker on the cheap using a trash can

(DIY instructions at Cruftbox)

3. Use a 55-gallon drum to build a BBQ barrel smoker

(DIY instructions at Instructables)

4. Turn an old whiskey barrel into fully functional charcoal BBQ smoker

(More details at The Smoke Ring)

5. Using wood pallets you can make this simple smoker for less than $100

(DIY instructions at DIY Ready)

6. Build a meat smoker from concrete blocks

(DIY instructions at Smoking Meat Forums)

7. Create this lovely “Little Blue Egg”

This smoker is made from two big flower pots, an Ikea table, and a few other scrounged bits and pieces. (DIY instructions at Zone 12 Project Gang)

8. Make a Smoker from an old office filing cabinet

(DIY instructions at The Recykler)

9. Make a meat smoker out of a fridge

(More details at Grit)

10. Build a smoker from wood and line it with metal

(DIY instructions at Ron’s outdoor blog)

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No-Sew Rope Bowls

These colorful no-sew rope bowls are a handy way to store everything from fresh fruit to craft supplies. Learn how to make them at Brit + Co.

No-Sew Embroidery Hoop Organizer

Turn embroidery hoops into colorful yet functional organizers for small items that are frequently misplaced. This would be a great project corralling a child’s homework supplies or the frequently missing remote control to your television. Learn more at DIY Candy.

No-Sew Fabric Lined Basket

An empty cardboard box becomes a pretty fabric storage basket with this clever no-sew DIY project. Get the details at Living Well Mom.

No-Sew T-Shirt Tote Bag

Transform outgrown t-shirts into versatile fabric tote bags with this easy DIY. These bags are perfect for grocery shopping, but also make excellent storage options for stuffed animals and other small children’s toys. Head over to Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom for the complete project tutorial.

No-Sew Place Mats

Dress up your kitchen table with these rustic burlap place mats. Head over to eHow to learn how to make them.

No-Sew Braided Fleece Blanket

A braided edge gives this no-sew blanket a neat and clean finish. Learn more over at Smashed Peas and Carrots.

No-Sew Blanket with Yarn Fringe

Yarn fringe in a coordinating color gives this no-sew blanket a stylish upgrade. MakeZine has the tutorial.

No-Sew Braided Rug

Turn old t-shirts into a statement making braided rug with the tutorial over at The Wonder Forest.

No-Sew Curtains

Add a little color to your windows with new curtains made from the fabric of your choice.  Better Homes & Gardens explains how.

No-Sew Roman Shades

If you prefer shades to curtains. Restoration Beauty has easy to follow instructions for no-sew roman shades that are sure to please.

No-Sew Chair Cover

Update a thrift store chair with a no-sew slipcover made from fabric in a fun print. Learn more at Love Your Room.

No-Sew Pillows

Use an iron and some hem tape to make a collection of pretty pillows for your sofa. Mix and match patterns for visual interest. Get the details at 346 Living.

No-Sew Window Seat Cushion

An old bookcase becomes a cozy window seat with the addition of a pretty fabric cushion. Learn more about this no-sew DIY project at Old House to New Home.

No-Sew Oversized Floor Cushion

If you’ve ever made a no-sew fleece blanket, you’ll be thrilled to hear that you can use the same technique to make a giant floor cushion. Use your cushion and a no-sew tepee to create a cozy reading nook for your child.  The Kitchen and the Cave shows you how.

No-Sew Tepee

Make your playroom the best place in your home with this fun no-sew tepee project. Visit The Handmade Home to learn more

No-Sew Cat Hammock

Give Fluffy a cute and cozy place to snap with this no-sew cat hammock from Mom by the Beach.

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1. Chalkboard Necklace – Henry Happened
2. Shrink Plastic Necklace – Alisa Burke
3. Homemade Bath Salt – Everything Etsy
4. Rustic Leather Sketchbook – Duo Fiberworks
5. Embellished Resin Rings – Modge Podge Rocks on Tatertots & Jello
6. Rosette Necklace Tutorial  – Everything Etsy
7. Wine Cork Coasters – Heartmade Blog
8. Sisal Rope Bowl – Centsational Girl
9. Monogram Mugs – Design Mom
10. Clay Jewelry Dish – Fiskars
11. Felt Magnets – Everything Etsy
12. Rosette Bracelet – Sew.Craft.Create.
13. Perfume Locket – Design Sponge
14. Vintage Fork Napkin Rings – Brooklyn Limestone
15. Reversible Baby Bib – Randomness by Petchy
16. Pantone Paint Chip Magnets – How About Orange
17. Gift Card Cozy – Make It and Love It
18. Homemade Dog Treats – Come on, Ilene!
19. Handmade Tea Soap – Cucumbersome
20. Best Burp Cloths – Made by Rae
21. Bath Fizzies – Martha Stewart
22. Braided Ribbon Headband – Skip To My Lou
23. Photo Clock – Rosy Red Buttons
24. Art Locket – Everything Etsy
25. Yarn Wreath – Ramblings from the Sunshine State
26. Friendship Bracelets – The Purl Bee
27. Sewing Kit In A Jar – FunkyTime
28. Lip Balm – Martha Stewart
29. No Sew Dog Bed – Curbly
30. Glass Tile Pendants – Sugar Bee Crafts
31. Decoupage Picture Frame – Nikki, In Stitches
32. Felt Bookmarks – Everything Etsy
33. Reversible Ruffled Grocery Bag – Sawdust & Paper Scraps
34. Handmade Books – Pioneer Woman
35. Floppy Disks Notebook – Instructables
36. Felt Ball Cat Toys – Martha Stewart
37. Fabric Frames – Sada Lewis on Ucreate
38. Wine Cork Candle Holders – Two Twenty One
39. Super Hero Capes – Serving Pink Lemonade
40. Grillin’ Spice Rub Gift Set – The Creative Mavin on Kojo Designs
41. Fabric Bookmarks – Skip To My Lou
42. Reversible Laptop Sleeve – Film and Thread
43. Silhouette Art – 3 Four and Under
44. Pop Open Purse – MeiJo’s Joy
45. Ruffled Knapsack – No Very Domestic
46. Shrinky Dink Bracelet – Country Living
47. Scrap Key Chains – Living with Punks
48. Stamped Dish Towels {framed} – Burlap & Blue
49. Stuffed Fabric Turtles – Make It and Love It
50. Shell Candles – Everything Etsy
51. Hemp Coasters – Make It and Love It
52. Wool Spiral Blossom Hair Accessories – Beneath the Rowan Tree
53. Paper Clip Earrings – Evie S
54. Woven Rag Rug – Craft Passion
55. Charming Clay Flower Jewelry – Happy Together
56. Quilted Valentine Hearts Pillow – Craft Sew Create
57. Linen Napkins – Sew Take a Hike
58. Pet ID Tags – Martha Stewart
59. Felt Rose Ring – Smile Monsters
60. Sock Owl Softie – Whimsy Loft
61. Painted Block Puzzle – Say Yes to Hoboken
62. Silhouette Jewelry – Less-Than-Perfect Life of Bliss
63. Wine Cork Board – Adventures In Creating
64. Etched Map Serving Tray – Design Sponge
65. Tassel Dish Towels – FunkyTime
66. Beaded Bracelets – Green Eyed Monster
67. Tea Time Mug Rug – Wild Olive
68. Etched Tree Plate – Taylor Made
69. Reversible Stuff Sack – Delia Creates
70. Painted Cheveron Earrings – Craft-O-Maniac
71. Mason Jar Soap Dispenser – Heather Bullard
72. Watermark Tee – Sweet Verbena on Ucreate
73. Bottle Vases – Creative Jewish Mom
74. Fabric Baby Blocks – Sew Fun
75. Tin Letterpress Clock – Design Sponge
76. Fabric Coasters – The Creative Place
77. Hoop Earrings – Happy Together
78. Felt Bead Bracelet – RosMadeMe
79. Leather Passport Holder – Poppytalk
80. Rope Coasters – DIY Life
81. Striped Umbrella – What I Wore
82. Film Negative Candle Holder – Photojojo
83. Petit Strawberry Pincushion – V and Co.
84. Light Bulb Vases – Pizzazzerie
85. Graphic Tree Limb Coasters – Curbly
86. Recipe Binder – Flamingo Toes
87. Photo Lanterns – Decor8
88. Cork Vases – Papernstitch
89. Button & String Mini Journal – The Creative Place
90. Envelope Clutch – Swell Mayde
91. Felt Initial Notebook – Everything Etsy
92. Mini Makeup Roll – emaykayee {make}
93. Paper Bead Necklace – Creative Jewish Mom
94. A-frame Tent – Cakies
95. Framed Vases – Flamingo Toes
96. Chalkboard Coasters – Crazy Wonderful
97. Branch Photo Holder – Homework
98. IPhone App Magnets – Infarrantly Creative
99. Printed Candles – Instructables
100. Woven Map Basket – Make Projects
101. Knotted Headband – Sugar Bee Crafts

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1 Super Easy Sunglasses Case

Super Easy Sunglasses Case: Use this quick and easy sunglasses case pattern to make a carrier for your shades in just 3 steps. (via Crazy Little Projects)

2 No Sew High Waist Bikini

No Sew High Waist Bikini (via Hello There Handmade)

3 5 Minute Infinity Scarf

Minute Infinity Scarf: How to make an infinity scarf in 5 minutes with very basic sewing skills- all you have to do is cut and sew a straight line! (via Sweet C’s Designs)

4 Lace Cuff Watch

Lace Cuff Watch: With just a few bucks and a small amount of work you can rock a one of a kind, fun DIY Lace Cuff Watch. (via Down Home Inspiration)

5 5 Minute Maxi Skirt

5 Minute Maxi Skirt: A DIY blog that makes sewing easy and fun with free how to’s and projects (via Randomly Happy)

6 Ribbon Belts

Ribbon Belts: A Ribbon Belt might be the simplest sewing project ever. Measurements Length of ribbon: waist plus 6-8 inches (I use 28 inches for a little girl.) Ribbon width: 7/8 inch Metal D-Rings: 1 inch Hint: Choose ribbon that looks good on both sides. Tip: To prevent frays, wrap a piece of tape around the ribbon, (via Small Notebook)

7 Simple Scrap Headbands

Simple Scrap Headbands (via Made by Me. Shared with You)

8 Cable Knit Lampshade

Cable Knit Lampshade (via Farm Fresh Therapy)

9 Fringe Purse

Fringe Purse: Hi there! Today I’m here to share some tips for sewing leather and a DIY of this cute little fringe purse… TIPS FOR SEWING LEATHER, VINYL + SUEDE: -As a beginner, it’s best to start with the thinnest material that you can. Choose a leather, vinyl or suede that isn’t too thick. Remember that most commercial leather products are sewn with an industrial machine. -Buy a leather needle for your… (via A Beautiful Mess)

10 Tie -Dyed Gift Bags

Tie -Dyed Gift Bags: Let’s get some presents under that tree. And why not make them handmade. I love to give edible gifts and then do a craft around the gift wrapping. I made a ‘berry Christmas’ strawberry candy with liquor ice in the center. Then I put them in little mason jars and made some tie dyed gift bags for them. Tutorials below.Be sure to also check out my fantastic co hosts’ projects. This week Rachel from Maybe Matilda is hosting our link party and she made the most adorable double pom pom hat, Kim from Newly Woodwards made an awesome tote bag and Michelle from Decor and the Dog made some fabulous stove top potpourri. (via Shift Ctrl Art)

11 Vintage Fabric and Wedding Key Chains

Vintage Fabric and Wedding Key Chains: Hey everyone! Have you all started making up your Christmas lists? I usually make a lot of my holiday gifts. Handmade items are really fun to make and gift! I always strive to make items that are something that my Continued (via My So Called Crafty Life)

12 Black Faux Leather Clutch

Black Faux Leather Clutch: Make this modern, graphic, faux leather clutch in under an hour. Easy and fast, this purse is the perfect beginner sewing project. Get the full tutorial here. (via The Felted Fox)

13 Ribbon Dish Towels

Ribbon Dish Towels (via Aesthetic Nest)

14 5 Minutes Handmade Bookmark

5 Minutes Handmade Bookmark: Use this bookmark tutorial to make a bookmark in about 5 minutes. Beginner sewing skills are all that is needed. (via Crazy Little Projects)

15 Leather Cord Strap

Leather Cord Strap (via Made by Me. Shared with You)

16 5 Minute Bread Bag

5 Minute Bread Bag (via saltwater-kids)

17 5 Minute Toddler Leggings

5 Minute Toddler Leggings: Socks to leggings in 5 minutes! This is a simple easy project perfect for everyone! (via How Does She?)

18 5 Minute Kleenex Holder

5 Minute Kleenex Holder: Canadian Craft Blogger Sew Creative shares her 5 minute kleenex holder sewing project. A great scrap busting project that is perfect for beginners. (via Hello Creative Family)

19 5 Minute Hand Warmers

5 Minute Hand Warmers: I am always at a loss for fun, inexpensive (and fast) stocking stuffers. I always wait until the last minute and end up spending a ton of time buying stuffers that end up being almost more expensive than gifts I give! This year I am trying to make plenty of fun items ahead of the (via Sweet C’s Designs)

20 Zippered Pouch

Zippered Pouch: A simple tutorial on how to make a pleated pouch with a free downloadable pattern. (via Skip to My Lou)

21 Color Fabric Quiet Book

Color Fabric Quiet Book (via Everyday Celebrations)

22 Easy Kids Belt

Easy Kids Belt: These easy to sew kids belts will take less than 10 minutes to make! (via Crazy Little Projects)

23 5 Minutes Chapstick Cozy

5 Minutes Chapstick Cozy (via Little Bit Funky)

24 Hot Pan or Skillet Handle Cover

Hot Pan or Skillet Handle Cover: Skillet handle cover instructions. How to make a cover for a hot pan or skillet handle. Easy 10 minute sewing project suitable for beginners. Cute too! (via So Sew Easy)

25 Corsage Necklace

Corsage Necklace: DIY your own jewelry with this adorable changeable necklace tutorial. An easy Quick Change corsage necklace tutorial by the Polka Dot Chair (via Polka Dot Chair)

26 5 Minute Fabric Flowers

5 Minute Fabric Flowers: Quick and easy five minute fabric flowers tutorial. Make these quick and easy to embellish any project. (via Crazy Little Projects)

27 The 5 Minute Pillow

The 5 Minute Pillow (via Rambling Renovators)

28 Recycled T-Shirt Tote Bag

Recycled T-Shirt Tote Bag: Are you looking for a great, low-cost recycling project to do at home or with a group? This is IT! This is a great way to use last season’s team t-shirts or a previous year’s event t-shirts! Re-purpose an unwanted t-shirt today and easily turn the shirt into a re-usable tote bag. With just two quick seams and some fast cutting—you are finished! These t-shirt totes are strong and washable! Use for groceries, library books, tennis balls, gym clothes or pool supplies—use for anything you need to carry! Did You Know…. Plastic shopping bags are typically used less than 30 minutes and only 1 % are recycled. The average American adult uses approximately 288 bags a year, or 22,000* in an average lifetime… make and use a Recycled T-Shirt Totebag today! *Source: 2008 Piedmont Environmental Alliance, NC This is my first Instructable – any comments are appreciated. I am doing this … (via sewmargaretsew)

29 Making a Kimono from a Scarf

Making a Kimono from a Scarf (via Keeping Up With Us Jones)

30 5 Minute Gift Card Holder

5 Minute Gift Card Holder (via Make It Handmade)

31 Fabric Phone Charging Station

Fabric Phone Charging Station: A sewing tutorial and pattern for a DIY fabric phone charging station. (via Positively Splendid)

32 Vintage Button Curtains

Vintage Button Curtains: things I like and projects to make, by Susan Beal (via West Coast Crafty)

33 Easy 5 Minute Boo Boo Bags

Easy 5 Minute Boo Boo Bags: How to make easy boo boo bags tutorial – takes just 5 minutes to put together! Perfect rice heat/cold pack for kids. (via A Mom’s Stake)

34 Cloth Napkins and Cloth Napkin Rings

Cloth Napkins and Cloth Napkin Rings (via My 3 Monsters)

35 Fabric Cord Keeper

Fabric Cord Keeper (via Made by Me. Shared with You)

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1. Leaf Crown

Hop on over to Hello Natural and learn how to create this adorable fall leaf crown! Dress up the kids or yourself in this festive and fun new accessory!

2. Folded Paper Leaves

Happy Clippings shows us how to make these easy folded paper leaves. And then you can do whatever you’d like with them, including create some festive garland!

3. Leaf Bowl

Go follow the step-by-step tutorial at Design Rulz and learn how to make one of these leaf bowls yourself. Use them to spruce up the house throughout the season.

4. Leaf Mask

The kiddos will love this one – and may even want to help out with the creation. Check out this DIY for a fall leaf mask now over at Small + Friendly.

5. Falling Leaves Frame

Mod Podge Rocks make this adorable falling leaves frame. We love how easy this project is for adding festivity around the house!

6. Leaf Cupcake Toppers

How about topping off some seasonal cupcakes with these leaf topper from Momtastic. Get creative in the kitchen and jump over to learn how!

7. Leaf Garland

Check out this gorgeous leaf garland from Minted! Use it to decorate for the season or your next big celebration – from showers to weddings!

8. Dotted Leaves

The kids will love getting their hands dirty for this project. Sort out an afternoon for some arts and crafts and make these dotted leaves like Handmade Charlotte!

9. Leaf Confetti

Grow Creative did something quite genius. Take some leaves from the backyard, grab your paper punches and make some fantastic confetti out of it to decorate tables or decorate your next seasonal event!

10. Glitter Leaves

Check out what Typically Simple did! Grab the glitter and sparkle up some of those leaves you have floating around the yard.

11. Leaf Animals

Ko-Ko-Ko Kids used leaves to turn them into animals! This is one of our favorites for the kids and you can get so creative with it!

12. Watercolor Leaf Painting

Over at Craftaholics Anonymous you can learn how to recreate one of your very own watercolor leaf paintings. Isn’t this beautiful!?

13. Felt Leaves

A Beautiful Mess shows us how to make leaves out of felt! Then you can blend them together to make garland to throw around the house and decorate for autumn!

14. Leaf Centerpiece

You can always incorporate some leaves into your fall centerpieces. And with this project from HGTV you’ll have a beautiful, handmade design in no time.

15. Leaf Wreath

HGTV Gardens made a wreath out of real leaves! Take a cue from their book and decorate with a more organic style this fall.

16. Felt Leaf Coasters

Use felt to create something leafy again! Check out how to make these adorably charming felt leaf coasters over at Crafts Unleashed.

17. Burlap Leaf Pillow

We’re in love with this homey, cozy project from Stone Gable. Learn how to make this no sew, burlap leaf pillow just in time for the changing of the season!

18. Oversized Leaf Art

Spruce up the mantle with a piece of DIY art like this one from Just A Girl. We love its easy, rustic appeal and how cozy it seems for a family home.

19. Pressed Leaves

Country Living is giving us the scoop on how to create pressed leaves. Then you can use them to decorate however you’d like, we especially love them in collages.

20. Leaf Candle Holders

Create some candle holders that hold a piece of the season. These mason jar arrangements are perfect for that! Check them out at Spark & Chemistry.

21. Leaf-Printed Linens

Funtober made this gorgeous leaf-printed linen and then showed us how. Just grad some foliage from the yard and get started.

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