TUTORIAL: SEEDED PAPER POUCHES (DESIGN*SPONGE; BRENNA BERGER)

A gift packaged in one of these pouches would have to be spectacular in order to be noticed...

TUTORIAL: NO KNIT BRAIDED SCARFLETTE (THE LITTLE TREASURES; MAYA)

I know, I know...it's time for flowers and butterflys now, not neck-warming scarves.  Since this is one easy peasy, quickie creation, there's not much sense in not keeping warm til spring finally does arrives.

TUTORIAL: STAND UP STICKY NOTES (ZAKKA LIFE; JESSICA OKUI)

OH!  I do love cleverness.  Click here to see this one.

TUTORIAL: MARBELIZING EASTER EGGS (MARTHA STEWART)

Thanks to Martha, you 'll have the best looking eggs on the block this Easter.

TUTORIAL/VIDEO: CUSTOM KINDLE COVER (CHICA AND JO; CHICA)

Woo...talk about the ultimate tut!  It's all here: video; step by step pictures; detailed text.  It doesn't get any better than this.  Shoot, it even includes dimensions for each Kindle model.

TUTORIAL: CANVAS WALL DECOR (THE DANCING PEAR; CATHERINE DUCHETTE)

One more entry in the Cleverness category...super, super easy, super, super fast, and SUPER results.

TUTORIAL: KNITTING-STITCH MARKERS (PDX KNITIERATI; MICHELE LB))

If, if, if you have a knitting momma on your Mother's Day gift list, you  must create some of these markers for her.  I'll tell you, a knitter would do back flips to receive these gems.  The round markers (link is in the first line of the paragraph following the pictures) are beyond yummy too.

TUTORIAL: HYDRANGEA FRAME (FOR THE LOVE OF PAPER; KIMBERLY CRAWFORD)

This frame is a beauty, and would cetainly delight anyone who receives it (I'm thinking Mother's Day).  The coloring technique Kimberly uses produces stunning results.

TUTORIAL: MINI CAROUSEL PURSE (CATCHIN' THE STAMPIN' WAVE; DIANNE SHIOZAKI)

Consider these for Easter baskets.  If you don't have the large scalloped circle die, use a plate as a template to trace a circle, then cut along the marked line with a decorative edger scissors.  Works every time!

TUTORIAL: RED-ROCKER GIFT WRAP (BOAK ART; JOHN BOAK)

We all know the best things comes in little packages, so it stands to reason that the best packages are the little ones...wait til you see this one!

TUTORIAL: LEPRECHAUN TRAP (BEVERLY'S)

End the problem of dealing with those pesty little guys...trap 'em!  Here's how.

TUTORIAL: BLINGY HEADBAND (FANCY LADS EMPORIUM)

Talk about speedy!  Whip up a few of these beauties to have at the ready whenever needed. Tip: Goodwill stores usually have bunches of clip-on earrings.

TUTORIAL: RIBBON AND BIRD CHANDELIER (LIVING WITH LINDSAY; LINDSAY)

Mercy me...just wait til you see this beauty!  It's not difficult, but it will take a bit of time, and worth every minute.

TUTORIALS: PIN CUSHIONS (CREATIEF BLOG VANDE WEEK (ANNEKE)

There's links to two pin cushions here. Both are beyond charming and either would be a greatly appreciated gift.  Let's face it...we all have pins, and they need (deserve) a nice nesting spot.

TUTORIAL: PILLOW CASE DRESS (FAB SHOP HOP; BARBARA WEILAND TALBERT)

Getting to be that time of the year when every little girl wants some new 'springy' dresses.  Whip up this one in a flash, and your little darling will be the belle of the ball.

TUTORIAL: HAND SCRUB (THE GREENBEANS CRAFTEROLE; GREENBEAN)

This stuff is da bomb!  When you want to get your hands clean and shiny, without removing the top layer of skin, this scrub does the job. Might be just the perfect Mother's Day gift for gardening moms...or non-gardening moms with dirty hands.

TUTORIAL: FRIENDLY PLASTIC CYLINDERS (JUST BANANAS; JANA EWY)

Wait til you see the gorgeous jewelry you can create with Friendly Plastic cylinders.  I promise  you'll be amazed, impressed and anxious to give it a try. 

TUTORIAL: EMBROIDERED PAPER DOILIES (CRESCENDOH; JENNIE

Think how romantic a group of these pretties would be..sweetness and light.  Might work well as decorations for the Mother's Day bash.

TUTORIAL: BALSA WOOD MARKERS (CRESCENDOH; SHONA COLE)

These little darlings are the perfect addition to flowers or plants.  There really isn't an occassion when they wouldn't be suitable...including weddings.

TUTORIAL: VINTAGE DOILY NECKLACE) ELIZABETH ANN DESIGNS; REBEKAH MURRAY)

If you're beginning to gather ideas for Mother's Day gift, this necklace is one to consider.  It's definitely one of a kind, and it definitely will be appreciated.