There’s nothing better than a homemade gift, especially when that gift is as beautiful, useful, and well made as a professionally made product. This week Vanessa is using the Modern Clutch kit by Upstyle to create an adorable clutch with clean, finished details as fine as anything you can get in the department store. Imagine the possibilities!

You can customize these clutches to match a prom dress or coordinate with a wedding theme just by changing the fabric! From classic to quirky, personalize this clutch for Mother’s Day, a best friend’s birthday, or even a special treat just for yourself! Click on the button to watch the tutorial and get all the supplies you need to make your own modern clutch!

Big changes are coming to the CGC YouTube channel, and we want you to be the first to know!  

For the past several months, Missouri Star Quilt Co and Vanessa have worked together to bring you functional and eco friendly craft tutorials. However, our creative partnership has come to an end. It’s time for us both to blaze new trails, and we hope you’ll join us on our new adventures!

Important things to note about this transition:

• Existing CGC Tutorials aren’t going anywhere! Just hop on over to YouTube or craftygeminicreates.com to get your fix.

• Craftygeminicreates.com and the CGC Facebook page will both be up and running. Feel free to stop by to ask questions and share project photos.

• Vanessa will not be filming more tutorials for CGC, but we can guarantee she’ll be crafting it up on her personal website, craftygemini.com.

We have loved working with Vanessa; she’s one amazing lady, and we can’t wait to see what she comes up with next!

As for the CGC YouTube channel, Missouri Star has some exciting plans in the works! We’ll be announcing details in the near future, so stay tuned! You’re not going to want to miss this!

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Prom season is upon us. The stores are bursting with gorgeous, flowing gowns in every color of the rainbow, and here I sit in my yoga pants. Frankly, I miss those days of dressing up like a red-carpet movie star. (Hey, every girl deserves the chance to shine once in awhile!) Whether you’re headed to prom, the theatre, or even your nephew’s piano recital, you can add a little shimmer to your wardrobe with Vanessa’s Metallic Clutch. You’ll look so stylish rocking this cool little handbag, no one will guess how easy it is to make! It would also make a great and affordable bridesmaid gift for a wedding!

This tutorial features the amazing Oli-Fun in Rose Gold. It’s a dream to work with and Vanessa will teach you some tips and tricks on this super cute, super affordable product! She’ll also teach you how to do a simple snap installation! Click on the button to watch the full video tutorial and get all the supplies you need to make your own metallic clutch!

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Arm knitting has been a huge trend for quite a while. Giant, gorgeous large-knit blankets, beautiful scarves, and now you get to learn how to do it by making this gorgeous, simple scarf!

Click on the button to watch the tutorial and get the same kind of yarn that Vanessa uses, so you can make your own!

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You’re just going to love this easy fabric basket! Perfect for a fun Easter basket or for organization in your home! It’s super cute and functional. Click on the button to watch the tutorial and find all the supplies you need to make your own!

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There is something so beautiful about the thought of something that is never ending, eternal, infinite… and if you could create that in mere minutes, wouldn’t you? That’s why you’ll want to try the Simple Knit Infinity Scarf we’ve whipped up for you!

Don’t let the serger intimidate you. This is the perfect beginner project to get you acquainted and Vanessa goes through all the steps, so you’ll be feeling good!

Click on the button below to watch the tutorial and get all the supplies you’ll need to make your very own infinity scarf!

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My husband loves to watch movies. If he could make it happen, his ideal day would be going to see 4 movies back to back in the theater with enough time in between to go get an awesome burrito or gyro.  I, however, can hardly sit through one movie without getting fidgety or looking for something to do with my hands while I “watch.” Then my movie-loving husband says, “Did you see that??” to which I lie, “Sure I did…” Well, if you’re like me and like to work on a project while you’re binge-watching Netflix, I’ve got the perfect project for you!

There are so many tutorials on how to make flowers out of paper, out of ribbon, out of felt… but we’ve found the BEST fabric flower that takes seriously no time at all! The secret is…. Well, you’ll have to watch the tutorial to find out our secret, but you’re going to love it! It makes the fabric just stiff enough that it’s easy to work with and doesn’t fray!

Attach some elastic for a headband or put them on a hair clip… You can even put a magnet or pin on the back or some flower wire to put them in a bouquet! There are so many things you can do with these adorable flowers and we know you’re going to be making them in every color! This is the perfect pop of color for your little girl’s perfect Easter dress.

Click the button to watch the FULL VIDEO TUTORIAL and get all the supplies to make your own fabric flowers!

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There are so many cute and fun ways to make a bookmark, but don’t you want something that is cute AND truly functional? This simple Patchwork Bookmark uses elastic to make sure your bookmark never falls out of place! This is the perfect handmade touch to a gift for any bibliophile friend.

Click on the button to watch the tutorial, find the supplies, and find out how quick and simple this tutorial is!

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Have you ever heard of a product called Kraft-tex? Kraft-tex is a textured paper that looks, feels, and wears like leather, but sews, cuts, and washes just like fabric. Sew it, stamp it, draw on it, fold it, iron it, inkjet print it or embroider on it. It’s durable enough to be used for totes, belts, wallets, book covers, luggage tags, and more. Kraft-tex softens and crinkles with handling and washing. It’s a dream to work with! So, we had to show you how to make this simple trifold wallet! It’s so cute and super functional, that you’ll be making them left and right! Use a contrasting thread that pops, add an embroidered detail, whatever you like!

This is such a great gift idea for the men (or women) in your life! It is completely washable, so you’ll never have to panic when you realize it went through the wash… and it’s so easy to make!

Download step by step instructions here: Step by Step Written Instructions for the Tri-Fold Kraft-tex Wallet Tutorial

Click on the button to watch the full video tutorial and get all the supplies you need to make your own!
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Sometimes you just need a little way to celebrate a holiday without taking all your time and energy. How about this adorable mug rug that is just filled with love and doesn’t take up too much room? It’s the perfect way to start out your day enjoying your cup of coffee and thinking of all the love in your life! A small project like this will be done in a jiffy and we’ll have plenty of time to make them for all of your friends!

To make this tutorial as easy as possible, we’ve included a Free Downloadable Template to create the heart blocks! Get it here:

Click on the button to watch the tutorial and find all the supplies you need to make this adorable mug rug!

We just have to share these super cute Valentines that Missouri Star Quilt Co whipped up! They are completely free, you just download, print them out and give them to all your sewing and quilting friends! Click on the image below to find them!

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If you try out this product, be sure to take a photo and share it on our Crafty Gemini Creates Facebook Page or anywhere on the web using #cgcreates!

Click on the button below to get all the supplies you need and WATCH the video tutorial!

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