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In time for Easter, I have found this great craft idea from 4 years ago. It stands the test of time! Better late than never!

Using old book pages, (I can’t see why newspaper wouldn’t do), you can make this wreath using simple steps. You will need to use store bought Easter eggs though, and I wish they had provided …

Not only can you use this homemade game to teach young kids the alphabet, you can use it to encourage older children to spell words. Anna was inspired to make this project when she got a great deal on a big box of ping-pongs. She enhanced the fun, and the learning, by also incorporating egg cartons into this game.

Learn …

Beth at Hungry Happenings is always sending us amazing creations. Whenever I am stuck for a creative recipe, I know I can find inspiration on her blog. The actual recipe and directions are featured on Tablespoons.com, but you can get there from Beth’s page too.

I think I’ll skip the real beer and take two of these. …

This Almond & Rosewater body lotion recipes creates a syrup that glides all over your skin. Using glycerin and Almond oil as it’s base there is no white cream based ingredients in it.  It looks fantastic in a bottle or jar as it’s clarity is pretty and crystal like. Full Recipe and tutorial here.…

I am loving this faux pallet Easter bunny wall art by savedbylovecreations.com. Not only is it Easter/Bunny related, it is actually not using any pallets (of which I am quite sick of cmon’ everyone, let’s move on!).

So, if not using pallets, then what is it using? Popsicle Sticks

Get the full details here: Faux Pallet Easter Wall Art…

This is a lovely “Felt Hydrangea Flower” for spring and Easter decorations.  This tutorial is on “Useful DIY” and they are not telling the source of this tutorial, but there are plenty of pictures and a pattern for us to follow and I think we can figure out this project.  If anyone knows who created this, let me know.…

Becky from Patchwork Posse shares a free pattern for her Spring Chick softie.  The edges are left raw, and wings are sewn on with buttons.  You can make one from fabric scraps or even vintage linens.  She suggests making a couple to decorate a wreath.  They would also be cute perched in an Easter basket.  Go to Patchwork Posse to get the pattern.…

When you’re decorating a nursery, it can sometimes be difficult to find bedding in the right colors – especially if you’re using a non-traditional color palette.  (I know this from experience!  This happened to me when I was designing my daughter’s nursery!)  Amy from Peek-A-Boo Patterns shows how to make a fitted crib sheet.  With such a wide variety of cotton …

Why buy lots of patterned wrapping paper? Dress up some plain paper with stamps for some personalized gift wrap. Find out how over at the Tikkido blog.

-Heather…

Yes indeed, these are old school WORKING phones and the clever crafter dressed them up to look like poodles! I think they are just too cool! Pop on over to the blog Joanne’s J Spot to see the tutorial on how to make a recycled old phone into a cute new poodle phone.…

From today March 11^th and running through the 19^th both Silhouette Studio Designer Edition and Silhouette Connect will be 35% off!! In case you don’t know, Designer Edition is the MOST POWERFUL design system out there to help you achieve all your crafty needs.  Here are some key features:

o    Ability to open, manipulate, and cut .svg files…

If you like to (or must) sew and you also crochet, you’ll be pleased with the scrumptious pincushions in this collection by Cat Thomas.  Many of them are like tiny works of art and would brighten a desk, table, or shelf evAnden without the needles they are intended to hold.  And, for a huge change, there are far more crocheted …

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I love the idea of style and function. What better way to show off your handy work then with a cross stitched phone cover. There are so many patterns out there and the price of the covers has come down considerably.

I love the color combo of this phone cover Rebecca at Hugs …

Polymer gets used to create dolls and the worlds for them. The stuff is perfect – details and colours and personality can all be captured in little faces. The artist can choose to make beautiful, realistic babies or fanciful villages of fairies or whimsical Easter bunnies. How can you not love the flexibility?

1. #ooak #original #oneofakind #handmade #fantasy #art …

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Comment #86, LESLIE! 

I am definitely a stitching goddess….I have a needle and thread in my hand whenever I possibly can. Enjoy all needlecrafts but especially embroidery

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thank you to everyone who entered. This is just …

Caitlin of “Merry Thought” repurposed an old wool sweater into this stunning “MacBook Case” for us to make.  We can’t always find old sweaters with such awesome designs, but keep looking.  You are going to fall in love with Caitlin’s and I think it would make a cool bags.  She has a complete tutorial for us.  Thanks so much for …

Liz of “Say Yes” has this cute “Bunting Crayon Roll”! This idea came to her to pretty it up a bit by making the crayon pockets of felt into a bunting banner instead of the traditional straight pockets.  There is a complete step-by-step tutorial for you to recreate this cute crayon roll.  Thanks for sharing your neat project Liz.…

Whenever I teach a card making class one of the hardest things for people to do it tie a bow, it sounds simple enough but tying a bow for a card is different then tying your shoe laces, it takes a bit of practice to make a pretty bow :) The Gina K blog has a video tutorial showing how to …

Courtney of “creative bug” has a complete tutorial on how to make “Hexi Felt Coasters”.  Make a set of these for a gift or your home.  The colors she uses are stunning and you can make this project following her tutorial.…

Breanna of “Dollar Store Mom” Has is easy and cute “No-Sew Sleeping Bag” for Grade School and Preschool children.  The no-sew fleece blankets are warm and cozy and I am sure you have all bought some fleece from the fabric store and just used it as is, so Why not this cut sleeping bag for the kids. The pattern and …

Since we are on the topic of organization, here are some more tips for organizing when your home is rather on the small side. These tips are practical as much are they doable.

And small home or large, no one likes a house that is clutered. Right?

Go get these tips at the h2obunglow.com site: Small home organization tips.…

Last year at pretty much exactly this time I shared a handful of St. Patrick’s Day knitting patterns, so I thought I’d share a few more if you’re looking for a quick way to add some green to your outfit or your home decor before next week.

I love this illusion knit shamrock from Kerrie’s page, which offers a …

Amber from Crazy Little Projects shows how to make a key fob and a zippered pouch you can toss in your purse.  The key fob will make your keys easier to find, and the little bag can hold necessary items together.  You can make either one, or both, as a special gift to yourself or a friend.  The how-to’s are …

The funny thing about this post is that I want to make everything life size! But that’s a different post for a different day. Want to see how to make a ton of doll house furniture that is stylin’? Pop on over to the blog Ruby Murrays Musings to see all sorts of designer doll house furniture made out of …

Wasn’t the picture of the future painted in the past a lot more fun than the “future” really is? All those robots that were supposed to take the drudgery out of every day, rockets to the moon, the magic of science.

Sue Culligan has captured some of that retro-futuristic whimsy in her collection Knits of Tomorrow. The book includes …

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