Top 10 Crafts to Make this Week {4/23}

Last weeks Tip Me Tuesday linky party grew to over 100 tutorials.  Whoohoo!  I just love a linky party where I meet new creative women.  So today I’m featuring my top 10 crafts to make this week. Yep, they are my top 10 favorite crafts, parties, recipes, free files, and DIY tutorials from Tip Me Tuesday!  I hope you’re inspired to make something fabulous this week as well.

These are just the 10 tutorials that I had time to highlight right now, you’ll see many more featured on Tip Junkie, Tip Me Tuesday newsletter, AND promoted through my social media sites like Facebook, G+, Instagram, and Twitter. {yep, I love to hook a creative girl up. HA!}

4. Teachers Rule: DIY Teacher Appreciation Gift ~ This ruler frame by Dazzle While Frazzled would make an adorable Teacher Appreciation gift. Add a handwritten note or picture from your child to add to the frame.

10. Gnome Wreath ~ How adorable is this woodland gnome wreath by Sweet Bee Buzzings?! It features crochet mushrooms, a gnome, flowers, and moss.

13. How to Make a Balloon Shade ~ If you have a little sewing experience and are in need of a new stylish window covering this tutorial by It All Started With Paint if for you! Thanks to this fabulous tutorial, where you’ll learn how to create a balloon shade, your window will be covered in functional style!

19. DIY Portable Bike Rack ~ Keep bikes and scooters organized and tidy with this diy portable bike rack from Let’s Camp S’more. An easy project using 2×4’s, a 1×6 board, a drill, and saw.

22. Beach Towel Seat Covers ~ Diana Rambles shows you how to make your own custom seat cushions using beach towels to cover any size seat. It’s a fun way to carry a beach theme throughout your home and it will save you tons of money!

29. How to Make a Blue Jean Rug ~ Make a rug using the waistbands of denim. Not only is it eco-friendly it’s modern and stylish. Tutorial by Pillar Box Blue.

32. 3-5 Minute No Guilt Microwave Vegetable Chips ~ Sliced vegetables make a wonderful crispy snack with the added perk of being healthy!  {wink}  And, they only take 3-5 minutes in the microwave. Recipe by Happier Than a Pig in Mud.

47. OZ China Town Fairy Garden ~ Making a fairy garden is a fun activity to get your kids involved with. It’s also a great opportunity to teach about gardening and plants. Condo Blues shares how she make an OZ China Town themed fairy garden from thrift store finds and items from home.

52. Strawberry Rhubarb Bread Recipe ~ This rich, strawberry rhubarb bread recipe by Wilderness Wife is moist and perfect for Spring, combining the sweetness of strawberries with the tanginess of rhubarb.

61. Easy Repair on a Vintage Rocking Chair ~ Clover House shows you how to repair a $5 yard sale find using some sand paper, gorilla glue, and a screw driver. It’s an easy tutorial that doesn’t take a lot of time.

Wondering what was the most popular {or most clicked on} idea from the linky party? Well… it was Bee Gender Reveal Baby Shower by Celebration Shoppe.

A huge thank you for those who took the time to link up their fabulous tutorials!  You can view all of the 100 ideas linked up HERE.  If you have a blog or Tip Junkie craft room, be sure to check in on Tuesday when you can link up your favorite or most recent handmade project like something you made, party you hosted, a recipe, or fun tip.  Tip: Be the first to link up when this linky party is live every week, thanks to the newsletter.

Thanks Ladies ~ I just adore these pictured tutorials! Feel free to share your “I made the Top 10” badge on your blog, Facebook, or Instagram. You earned it!  {knuckle bumps}

When you share your badge, be sure to share the link to your craft room too.  Your friends and family can follow you on Tip Junkie and bookmark your latest projects to quickly find later.

P.S.  Don’’t forget to check out the Tip Junkie Facebook page.  It’s a great place to ask questions on how to make things or for specific tutorials that you are looking for. I’ll be happy to find them for ya.

This Week on Tip Junkie:

• Freebie: DIY Home Improvement Binder
• Giveaway:  Enter the Weekly Giveaway!
• How to Create a Project in YOUR Online Craft Room
• 9 Mud Kitchens Kids Will Love
• 15 Effortless Pork Chop Recipes
• 32 Beautiful Teacher Appreciation Thank You Gifts

Thanks Ladies ~ I just adore these pictured tutorials! I’m honored to be able to feature you and send you over some new readers. Feel free to share your ‘I was featured on Tip Junkie‘ badge on your blog, Facebook, or Instagram. You earned it!  {knuckle bumps}

P.S.  Join the conversations over on the Tip Junkie Facebook page.  It’s a great place to ask questions on how to make things or for specific tutorials you need.

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