Someone said: "it is not Christmas without Holly Berries". I couldn't agree more, it is one of the traditional symbols representing Christmas, how can I miss it out on making Felt Holly Berries? This year I made my own DIY Christmas Holly Berries as I am not going to use any plastic holly leaves and...
I couldn't help myself so I had to do another "Star" project after the "Glitter Star", here it is - a Wired Star. Unbelievable, Christmas is less than 2 weeks away!!!! I have so many Christmas crafts in mind, gosh.... looks like I have to carry forward some of the projects to next year. Star...
From now on, don't throw away your burnt light bulbs. You can recycle them into beautiful Christmas tree ornaments! Light Bulb Angel Ornament, click here for the tutorial! I was so delighted when I saw these on Amanda's website when she posted the first Angel ornament made out of a burnt bulb. Isn't it a...
I have been experimenting with how to make a sturdy tube box packaging to store the Kanzashi Christmas Tree. The box must be strong enough to be able to withstand all the rough handling during shipping and reach the winners' hands in good condition. I used cardboard, folded 2 layers, no, not strong enough! I...
The holiday season is here, and it’s time to sprinkle some magic into your Christmas decor! Glitter stars are a simple yet dazzling way to add sparkle to your tree or festive decorations. Whether you’re creating a tree topper or whimsical ornaments, these DIY glitter stars are the perfect craft to get into the festive...
Looking to add a handmade touch to your holiday decor? Try making this adorable DIY Fabric Christmas Tree using the traditional Japanese "Tsumami" folding method! This DIY craft involves folding small fabric squares into pretty petals to build a cute Christmas tree full of texture and charm. It may look tricky, but don’t worry—with a...
Crinoline or petticoat is easy to make, really!!! Well, at least it is so much easier to make compared to the queen gown below. Crinoline when worn under a skirt, makes it look domed and inflated, especially for the gown of special occasion. You can get crinoline easily in some countries but they normally came...
Finally, the long waited queen gown costume I made for my daughter is published here!!!! With details and photographs, including those taken during the performance 🙂 A big thank you to all of you who encouraged me to sew it instead of buying it off-the-shelf. I never thought that I could finish this queen gown...
Finally, Shaun The Sheep the Pom Pom Sheep has arrived in Craft Passion..... I know some of you have been waiting to see this Pom Pom Sheep. Sorry to keep you waiting, but I have some good excuses for postponing this tutorial 😬 1. Blame it on the bad weather here. It was raining almost...
Discover how to make your own Pom-Pom Elmo and Cookie Monster with just some yarn, a pom-pom maker, some felt, and some googly eyes. It is a wonderful gift to make, and children will adore receiving them very much! I really hope that you are able to come up with some great gift ideas for...
An eerie black widow Pom-Pom Spider has arrived in Craft Passion to spice up your Halloween!!! This DIY tutorial will teach you how to make a Pom-Pom Spider, which is perfect for Halloween decorations. As an added bonus, the tutorial includes a spider web crochet pattern. When people think of Halloween, they think of Jack...
Can you believe Halloween is just ten days away? I'm still totally obsessed with pom-pom crafts, so I thought it would be fun to create a pom-pom pumpkin in the shape of a Jack O'Lantern. If you want to join in on the fun, I'll show you how to make your very own pom-pom pumpkin...
So, you've made some pom-poms for your project and want to make use of it, to decorate it, etc, but.... the size is too big or you want it in another shape other than round. You need to trim it, of course. Here is the tutorial of an easy way on how to trim and...
Learn the basics of how to make yarn pom poms by using pom pom makers. Create pom-poms for use in a variety of crafts, and then transform them into things like garlands, hair accessories, dolls, and so on. Recently, I fell in love with making Pom Poms. At first, I bought the pom-pom maker just...
Learn how to knit a scarf with Pom Pom yarn to create a Faux Mink Scarf that is super soft and warm. This scarf is great for keeping your neck and shoulders warm on wintry days. You only need to know how to do the knit stitch to complete the scarf. Yarn The yarn I...
After being frustrated with the easy-to-get-burn traditional Paper Pagoda Lanterns which I used to carry and walk around the neighborhood with my kids during Mid-Autumn Festival, I came out with the idea of this Glass Jar Pagoda Lantern. I dislike the paper type for 2 reasons, they get burn easily (this is dangerous especially to...
Thanks for the great response to the Granny's Style Rag Rug I posted a few days ago. I was asked to create a tutorial, so I woke up early this morning and took step-by-step photos to show you how to fold and sew those tiny triangles and make them into Triangle Fold Coasters. Since I...
Oh, get ready to hook, loop, and swoop your way into the fabulous world of crochet scrunchies! Why, you ask? Well, it’s like mixing a sprinkle of creativity with a dash of DIY magic! Crocheting a scrunchie is not just about tying up your tresses; it’s about crafting your very own hair charmer that whispers,...
I created the crochet pattern for the blue 5 petal flower that I attached on "The Dazzles" after some requests from readers. That was weeks ago, I have a tough time writing the crochet pattern as it involved 2 layers on the petals, front and rear, and they then join-up by single crochet the outer...
It is not Valentine's Day yet!!!! But I knitted some loves with this Heart Pattern, just to celebrate Craft Passion's 1st anniversary month this August 🥰. I especially like the one shown above, red heart with a beige background, it is also meant to symbolize "Passion" - so it does denote the name of "Craft...
The process of sewing a reverse applique is very easy. Let's familiarize ourselves with the technique by following the step-by-step instructions in the detailed guide below. It can be used to add decoration to sewing projects as well as patch a torn-open garment. Although we typically demonstrate how to sew this reverse applique using hand...
Continuing from [Part 3 – Filling in the beads], now that your shoe vamp is fully beaded, it’s time to turn it into a beautiful pair of Peranakan Kasut Manek! The next step? Measuring your foot size to ensure a perfect fit! Let’s get started! This tutorial is part of a four-part series on making...
After you have finished your border beading, you can go ahead to fill up your shoes face with your chosen pattern. The photo below shows you an example of my design on a thong style sandal which I have not completed when I took the photo.
Continuing from Part 1—Preparing the Canvas Frame, this is the second step in making Kasut Manek: stitching the traced outlines with beads. Stay tuned for the next steps:Part 3 – Filling in the Design Part 4 –Measuring Your Foot (Final Step) Now that you've set up your frame and traced the shoe vamp, it's time...
Ever since I posted my Kasut Manek (beaded shoes) photo, I have received several emails from readers around the world asking me how to bead for it. I decided to post some comprehensive tutorials in this area to cover all-you-need-to-know-how-to-bead-a-Kasut-Manek. These tutorials are split into 4 parts, and we will cover the necessary steps, materials, and techniques involved:...
I am so glad that my blog's migration is finally over, phew!!! After numerous sleepless nights fighting against broken links, fine tune the layout (still doing though), adding plugins, widgets, blah blah blah.... I am back to posting again, YAY!!!
As promised, here is my first free pattern for the drawstring bag made from T-shirt yarn, yup, another recycle project for the environment. You can click the image below to get the free pattern link in acrobat .pdf format.
T-shirt yarn has become popular in recent years. Besides the normal yarn that you use for crochet and knitting, now you have another brilliant material for your next project. T-shirt yarn is a bulky weight, which means you can whip up a project quickly. Apart from buying the T-shirt yarn from the shelf, you can...
I hope you had a wonderful sewing weekend, I am doing some hexagon quilting (English paper piecing, or EPP for short) for a project this weekend. My mother taught me how to do English paper piecing, and we've made a few blankets for our family since we were kids, all hand-sewn with love!!! What is...
In my previous post, I showed you how to make the monkey felt called Chi-Chai Monchan. This time, this tutorial is going to show you how to make the Monkey Coin Purse with a kisslock frame that I've made for my friend as a thank you gift. You don't need a sewing machine to do...
This is the monkey, Chi Chai Monchan that I planned to make as part of the frame clutch purse to my friend. [Here is the finished coin purse] I would like to show you the process to make one, hope you will try it out too. Color selection of the felt material. Making cardboard templates...
Finally, I finished my second pair of peep toe Kasut Manek (beaded shoes in Bahasa Malaysia). It has been the most eye-straining project I have done. Average people take about 2 weeks, even months, to complete, but I took about 12 days (working throughout the day and night). I did my first pair about 9...
