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Beautiful spring housewares from Etsy polymer clayers:

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Embellished Vase by Kissinglass	Faux Turquoise Knobs by ArtisanKnobShop
Passover Servingware by Funktini	Incense Holder by nouveaushades

This Washi Tape Treat bag actually came to our Party blog but it looked so sweet and elegant that I thought it was perfect for a handmade soap wrap. Use your own papers and the free template to create a handmade rustic gift bag. Slip your soap into the bag and seal it up with an equally adorable washi tape.…

I see so many recycled T-shirt Bracelets and this is the one I really think is cool because it is not as bulky as the braided ones.  I found this  “Recycled T-shirt Bracelet Tutorial” by Britti McMaster on “instructables”!  You will have no problem following Britti’s instructions because she has a ton of pictures.  Thanks Britti for sharing this sweet …

We’ve been waiting for the new mold from Colour de Verre and they haven’t disappointed with their new molds to make adorable votive holders. Beautiful glass candle holders that will twinkle and sparkle as the light dances inside. The guys over at Colour de Verre have put together an instructional video to show you how to make it. You can …

Markers aren’t just for coloring in your stamped images, you can also use them for fun backgrounds like this sunset technique found over at the P.S. I Love You Scrapbooking blog.

-Heather…

Katerina Buscemi and Cheryl Fall are Contributors with “apartment therapy” where you will find their complete tutorial for this adorable “Cloud Nursery Mobile”!…

Karen from Listen to the Birds Sing shares a free pattern for making these sweet bunny ear drawstring pouches.  The bunny faces form the body of the bag, with their long floppy ears sticking up at the bag.  They’re just big enough to hold a handful of Easter treats.  Go to Listen to the Birds Sing for the tutorial.

[via Freebies for …

I’m not a coffee drinker. I prefer hot or cold tea, with an occasional hot chocolate in the winter. I have a lot of friends that drink coffee and I’m amazed at the high cost of a cup from coffee shops. With the warm weather coming, I thought maybe this will save you a buck or two on your iced …

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Okay, I’ll admit it, I’m not sure if this is a fluffy Easter Bunny but his little butt is a fluff ball of cuteness and that is just right with me. This little Easter Bunny pattern is yours for free thanks to the Tiny Modernist. Hop on over to her website and …

I think most boys and even some girls go through a Construction phase where they want to push a digger around here and there. My own son had a Construction party for his 2nd Birthday. This free Printable is a great way to get you started.…

If you are looking for a last minute Easter stitching project Lilipopo created this adorable Little Easter Girl for you. Her little bunny ears are just too adorable. You can download the pattern HERE on Flickr. You can see her other creations as well as tutorials on her blog.…

A bunny face painted on a pillow makes a special Easter Eve tradition, and also an incredibly cute photo prop.  Jennifer Perkins shares a tutorial over at I Love To Create showing how you can make her bunny ears pillow. The bunny face will bring sweet dreams of a visit from the Easter Bunny, and when the child lays down on …

Beth from The Renegade Seamstress shares a tutorial at eHow showing how to refashion a plain t-shirt into this gathered shrug.  It’s a super fast, super easy project.  She says it can be done in just 10 minutes!  It make a cute layer to wear over a sleeveless dress during the cooler spring months.  Go to eHow for the tute.…

If you are looking for a fast and easy craft project to do with the kids while they are impatiently waiting for Easter morning, check out this Easter Egg Sun Crafter. This egg-shaped sun catcher is made by sticking colorful tissue paper onto clear Con-Tact paper. It is a great project for all ages. The youngest kids will have fun …

Catherine Pooler has a video tutorial showing you how to make a really cool background for your cards using trendy products; a stencil, gel medium and ink sprays. Click here to watch.

-Heather…

I just discovered this site today!  It’s a part of Coats&Clark that I’ve never seen before.  There are a few free crochet patterns on the site, including this beautiful dress.  You must register with the site to download the free patterns, but it may well be worth that small effort.

Since I have just recently returned to sewing also, …

Mollie of Wild Olive intends to wear her latest butterfly-inspired project on her head. This Sunday to celebrate Easter and the resurrection. Using a Japanese technique called Kanzashi to create the butterflies from hexies, she’s sure you’ll want to make one too. Get her step-by-step instructions, plus a template.

Image credit: Wild Olive…

Meg of “Radical Possibility” has a very interesting and fun blog that you may want to look over.  She has a “DIY NO-SEW WOOL & LEATHER TABLET CASE” that you will love and you can use fake leather with the wool.  Everyone is going to ask where you purchased it because it is so designer and you can say I …

The Craft Secrets blog has a sweet spring lamb vintage image to download for free as well as several other vintage Easter printables.

-Heather…

I just learned about this really cool knitalong, also known as a geekalong, that’s happening over at Lattes and Llamas. Each week the dynamic duo of Megan-Ann and Jac release a new double-knit block pattern that has some kind of geekery element to it.

This is week 14, and the latest block is a Wonder Woman inspired number. Previous …

Remona from The Stitching Scientist shares a tutorial showing how to make a half circle skirt.  A half circle skirt has less fullness than a full circle skirt and requires less fabric.  Hers comes just above the knee, with a gentle drape from the hips down.  You can make it from a woven or a knit, so long as it’s a …

.. is to use a drill.

No seriously.

Dutch chef Jasper van Ramshorst probably got too bored peeling apples the normal way, so he got a drill, put it through an apple core, put the peeler on top of it and let the drill go.

The result, as you can see, is the fastest way to peel an apple, or a bunch …

Mollie from Wild Olive shows how you can make this pretty kanazashi butterfly headband.  Each butterfly is made from 6 hexagons (2 large, 2 medium, and 2 small) folded and stitched to make layered wings.  You can charm squares or fabrics to make them.  They’re made entirely with  hand stitches and fabric glue, so it’s a good project to take along with …

 

Winter may not be coming for a while, but that shouldn’t stop you from making some of these Game of Thrones inspired projects.  Fans of the show have created all kinds of interesting crafts, ranging from simple items to the most elaborate.  Why not have some friends over for a viewing party, complete with dragon egg cookies, themed coasters, …

I love to knit baby blankets, and I like patterns that have fun details both for the knitter and the parents and child to enjoy.

This Easy Baby Blanket from The Things We Do is a lot of fun because it uses lots of different colors and different stitch patterns as you go along.

The blanket incorporates stripes of stockinette, …

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