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   This darling project is posted over a the blog Style by Eva Diva. See how to make recycled magazine folded heart wall decor over at this post.…

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Painted Wooden Gift BoxesYou’ve done it. You’ve walked through the craft store aisles and seen those little wooden boxes and though “what can I do with that?” Turnstyle Vogue Design has a few ideas to get you started or to inspire you to dust off the creativity wheels. Great for any time of year and perfect for gifts. See them at Turnstyle Vogue

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To say I’m behind in posting links to free patterns is an understatement! Enjoy these designs dating back to the first of the year.

1. Let’s Make the Most of this Beautiful Day (6-page PDF) from Speckless
2. Ingalls motif of the late 1800s from Turkey Feathers
3. Give More sampler from Down to Earth (via Jenny of Elefantz)
4. …

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If you know me you know I love books and I go through a bagilion post-its marking pages of things I want to make. So when Cryrstal of the blog Make It Easy Crafts sent in a link to her felt and tp tube napkin rings I did a little surfing around her fun blog and I spotted this tutorial …

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S.W.A.K ! Literally! If this just makes you smile as much as it does me, pop on over to Sheri’s blog Awesomesauce & Asshattery for the tutorial on how to make clothespin sweethearts that I bet would be darling closure for a gift bag…

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Over at the blog The Kraft Farm there is a fun tutorial sent in by Jamie showing how to make a stitched heart out of some recycled cardboard tubing. I bet this technique would be great for all sorts of shapes. I’m thinking a shamrock  might be in my future! Oh and if jewelry is more your thing check …

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Over at the blog Sunshine Journal there is a darling idea for making recycled light bulb vases with tiny candle holders as bases. Hey Craft Gossip Recycled readers have any of you made anything with the curly newfangled light bulbs? Shoot me an email in the “suggest a post” I would love to see!…

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This is so pretty it’s hard to believe what it’s made from but if you read the title of this post than you do! Yup! Pop on over to Crissy’s Craft blog and check out her tutorial on how to make a tp paper tube pillow gift box.…

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Frederique at Quilting, Patchwork and Applique shows us her latest creation – a mini quilt of three pieced crazy hearts embellished with beads. Lovely. The water backdrop is so soothing, I want to jump in. Go HERE to see more.

Image credit: Quilting, Patchwork and Applique

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If you were gifted heart shaped boxes of chocolates this past Valentine’s Day and have polished off its contents but don’t have the “heart” pun intended to throw out the pretty boxes why not make some wall art. Check out the link sent in by Bonnie to her blog Revolutionaries for the tutorial she posted on how to make recycled

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Jenna at Sew Happy Geek shows step-by-step how to make this crazy-style heart mug rug on her blog. This was a gift to her daughter for Valentine’s Day. Sweet. Get the tutorial.

Image credit: Sew Happy Geek

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I know Valentine’s Day has come and gone, but I thought this technique could be used with many different colors, or for many types of kid craft projects, so I just had to post it! Who knew that shaving cream was so artistic? Head on over to The Chocolate Muffin Tree for the tutorial…plus, we’re all looking forward to the …

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Hearts aren’t just for Valentine’s Day. Donna of Imagine Mechanix cut hearts from pretty scrapbook papers, joined them with blanket stitch, and poufed them with a bit of polyfill to create charming little treats. They could easily become sachets with just the addition of a scented cotton ball or a bit of potpourri to the stuffing. Imagine a whole bowlful …

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Chris of Pickup Some Creativity created these sweet ornaments–she calls them charms–for Valentine’s Day. I think they would work any time of year as a little treat for someone, a gift tie-on, or even a Christmas tree ornament. Chris posted a tutorial, so we all can stitch some up! Yea! Go to her tute.…

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Karen from the Scrappy Canuck shows how to make this adorable owl candy bar slider.  She made the owl from heart-shaped pieces! Click here to get the tutorial.…

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Yes, Valentine’s Day is over but this sentiment is true every day! This printable from No Time To Be Bored comes in five different colors. Click here to go to the download.…

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Debbie at Ribbonwood Cottage shows how to make this adorable pillow on her blog. She used a ragged edge technique to get this look. Adorable. Get the tutorial.

Ed. note: She’s also giving away the pillow, shown here, to celebrate Valentine’s Day. So hurry you only have a few hours left to enter.

Image credit: Ribbonwood Cottage

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For a less obvious message of love on Valentine’s Day check out this quilt. A word quilt by LeilaBadBlood Flickr.

Image credit: LeilaBadblood Flickr

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To wish all my readers a Happy Valentine’s Day, I’m sharing this Love Letters word quilt by Kristin Shields. This word quilt and others are flying all over Pinterest. Note to self: Must make a word quilt this year. You?

Image credit: Kristin Shields – Stitching Hands Flickr

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Linda hosts “Partycraft Secrets” a fun site with awesome ideas.  Linda has two young girls that never wanted anything in their hair, not even a hair brush. I know the feeling because my daughter never wanted her long blonde hair touched other than a quick brushing so she did not look like a raga-muffin.  Well in Linda’s case, her daughters …

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Geeks need love too – and here’s a quick valentine to print out and stitch over from The Zen of Making. …

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It’s only about ten AM where I am, still time for a Valentine’s Day breakfast! Or pancakes for dinner… Look at these pretty heart pancakes HERE and HERE at Creative Food.

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Another quick project for Valentine’s Day, this little Heart expresses your love and can also use up some extra floss in your stash. Make an ornament or a card for someone special.…

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This tutorial shows stitchers how to create super quick cross-stitch heart charms. You can use the charms for last-minute necklaces, gift tags, or even a homemade Valentine card.…

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This “big biscournu” project that says “Thank You With All My Heart” in French – at least according to Google Translate would make a great project for today – Happy Valentine’s Day!…

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