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DIY Tie dyed eggs - magical easter eggs with paper towels
This gorgeous tie dyed easter egg is absolutely easy to make and really unique! You just need food colorings, a paper towel and a little water+vinegar mixture. We  just love the pattern the paper towel leaves behind! It's a very fun way to decorate the easter eggs with the kids and the best is : you don't need to blow out the eggs! You can create easter eggs with this super egg painting technique in any vibrant / bright colors and the kids will surely enjoy the (not so mess free) process!
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Hen and chick amigurumi ( free crochet pattern )
Mei Li from AmiguruMEI has made her return to Craft Passion with this free kawaii hen & chicks amigurumi pattern. The hen amigurumi, mama Tori, is made by using 2 strands of yarn and bigger hook so that she comes out in a bigger size. Whilst the chicks amigurumi is done by using a single strand of yarn with the same pattern. The comb is done by surface crochet of red/yellow yarn on the head after stuffing. All the details of the hen & chicks amigurumi features have turned them into such a cuteness overload chicken breed. Get the details on the pattern and tutorial at Craft Passion:
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DIY Boiled egg animals - bunny,mouse and bee
Today Eats Amazing will teach us how to make these super cute boiled egg animals ( a bunny ,a mouse and a bee ) . These cute and easy hard boiled egg animals would be perfect to go with a special meal at Easter or indeed at any time of year!You can add them to a salad, serve them up as a starter, take some on a picnic or even pack one in a special Easter themed lunch box. Eats Amazing has created step-by-step video tutorials for each of the three boiled egg animal designs so you can see how easy they really are to make at home, as well as written instructions. 
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Soft amigurumi bunny (free crochet pattern)
There's nothing like crocheting toys for your kids that they'll love forever! Watch them play with your handmade creations all throughout their childhood. Stitch this lovely crocheted bunny for your little ones to enjoy! Simply follow @ulaplushka's great, easy-to-follow free amigurumi pattern and create this lovely amigurumi bunny in no time! If you need a baby shower gift or want to make your favorite munchkin a handmade toy this amigurumi bunny makes a sweet little gift.
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Peek-a-boo clothespin eggs ( fun Easter craft for kids )
Who loves fun Easter crafts ? We do! Easter is in the air, and this means doing fun, seasonal crafts with your kids! This time One Little Project will show you how to make fun & cute little peek-a-boo chicks out of a few boring clothespins. This clothespin craft is super easy, inexpensive, and fun - the kids will love it! This little clothespin chick craft can be a great addition to your Easter greeting cards, treat bags, or you could turn them into magnets for the fridge... either way: kids will love transforming flat clothespins into fun hatching chicks !
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Pom pom chicks - fun Easter yarn craft for kids
One Little Project is back again with another fun pompom craft : this time Debbie will teach you how to make an adorable pompom chick! This little yarn creature is really easy to make and can be used as a cute keepsake keychain, a toy, a decoration for Easter or spring, or in many other cool ways. This super cute pom pom chick is just a perfect quick Easter decor or a simple kids' craft for boring rainy afternoons.
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Easy DIY Waldo costume for kids - Halloween costume idea
We know many of you will be doing the last minute scramble, to find a simple costume idea to attend that Halloween party at work, school, church, your neighborhood, etc. We have something really simple to wear on Halloween. This idea will take you less than an hour to make. ( right before the party! ) Grab a white T-shirt, a little bit of red/white fleece and felt, some round glasses ( the plastic Harry Potter ones at party stores work great! ) and you’ve got yourself a super cute ( Where is ) Waldo costume !
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DIY Cute sock doll - sock upcycling craft
As a follow on to Tina's No sew Sock Penguin she has this cute sock doll. Adorable, sin't it? This sock doll does require some hand sewing , but it's an absolutely easy sock craft! You can whip up an adorable sock doll with the kids in no time! You can use the finished sock dolls to decorate your home at winter or you can give them as nice Christmas gifts for your loved ones! This adorable little sock dolls is so lovely and so fun to make. Watch this nice step-by-step video tutorial and learn how to make this adorable sock doll in no time!
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Crochet farmer's market bag (free bag crochet pattern)
This farmer’s market bag pattern is perfect for the determined beginner and seasoned crocheter alike! Made with 100% cotton yarn, this bag will be your best friend from spring through fall year after year. We are happy to share a  new crochet project with you today – a free  farmer’s market bag pattern! This crochet farmer’s market bag features a square shape, long handles, a solid bottom, and mesh body to allow for LOTS of stretch.  You’ll be amazed with the amount of things that you can fit into this bag!
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Easy quick last-minute lego halloween costume for kids
Sometimes the easiest costume ideas are the best! Not just because they are super quick, easy and inexpensive but because they're also super fun!  This funny lego costume can be made literally in minutes with a cardboard box and some plastic containers. This fun Halloween or dress up party lego costume is also a nice way to repurpose some plastic and paper trash which is also a great thing! This lego costume can be  a great family or group costume as well because you can make small and large lego blocks in lots of different colors from shoe and cardboard boxes easily!
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Santa hat red velvet brownies
An another super simple and sweet recipe by Pretty Providence! A simple red velvet brownie shaped as triangle, decorated with a little butter cream and boom:a Santa hat! Can you imagine a more easier Christmas dessert? And this red velvet Santa hat brownie is not just super easy to make but also very delicious! Of course you can use any another cake (or cookie) recipe to create the base. These Santa hat triangle brownies would be perfect to take to a cookie exchange or any holiday gathering, because not only are they festive, they are scrumptious as well! get the recipe at prettyprovidence.com:
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DIY Wood slice photo frame - rustic home decor for fall
Give your home a natural boost with this wood slice craft! This time SustainMyCraftHabit and Lemon Thistle share a step by step tutorial on how to make the perfect home decor for fall: a beautiful, rustic wood slice photo frame! This fall craft is super simple to make, and the outcome is just simply gorgeous! ( Nature crafts are always the best! ) Isn't it fun that simple wood slices add so much charm to almost anything?! There is just something so unique and versatile about these cute little pieces of nature , whether real or faux that are perfect for any home decor project. Wood slices add such warmth and rustic charm to any decor!
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Spring egg carton flowers - easy kids art
If you looking for a gorgeous , easy to make,cheap and fun spring kids craft idea this egg carton flower art is a perfect choice for you! We love upcycling craft ideas where you can create beautifull artworks from junk!   We promise you’ll enjoy making these as much as your littles!
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DIY rustic seashell mobile (or wind chime)
If you have ever been to the beach, we are sure you have looked around for seashells. Maybe you have even collected a bucket full of them with the intention of making some craft with them. Maybe that bucket is still full of those same shells! Looking for shells is one of our favorite things to do at the beach and we are excited to share with you an easy way to decorate with the seashells and have a little piece of the beach with you in your home this summer! So create this gorgeous DIY seashell wall decor piece (which can be a great outdoor wind chime as well!)
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Easy DIY paper Easter egg wreath - Easter decoration
It’s so much fun to decorate eggs for Easter in all kinds of ways! How about creating a fun & easy, paper Easter egg wreath this year?  If the kids can cut, they will love helping to make this and cut an easy egg shape. Card stock is cut into egg shapes and glued together – it couldn’t be easier! Top the finished paper Easter egg wreath with a cute bow  These gorgeous paper Easter egg wreath can be a perfect  ( and cheap )  Easter home decor because you can create them from any kind of paper (you can even use old books!) So gather up pretty card stocks  or paint in bright, spring hues and create this super cute Easter wreath!
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Adorable paper turtle - simple & fun paper craft for kids
Looking for a great indoor activity to keep your children busy? Keep the kids entertained during the school holidays or rainy days with this fun kids craft by Paper Magic! This paper turtle is super easy to make and the outcome is so adorable! We’re sure you and the kids will love them too! This turtle is such great activity for kids of all ages, plus it can be made in under 30 minutes using items that you probably already have around the house! ( No special tools or skills are required! )
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How to sew a half circle skirt - free sewing pattern and tutorial
Today Melissa will going to teach you how to sew a half circle skirt! The beauty of these skirts is that they are so FAST to make and you can draft your OWN pattern!! Once you have the pattern made, you can whip one out in about an hour flat.  These are made from summery fabrics but they would also be adorable made from wool or chambray for fall or winter.  Perhaps our favorite thing about this half circle skirt (besides the fact that  it's absolutely gorgeous) though are how quickly they come together.  These are a quick sew, and they don’t require a lot of fabric either.  It’s really nice to have a stylish delicate but also funky skirt that both your daughter and you can feel good about.
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Sweetheart bunny - free amigurumi pattern
Make this adorable amigurumi sweetheart bunny for your friends and family to show them your love at Easter or Valentine’s Day! (Or make one for yourself!) This little sweet crocheted bunny with her dainty heart and pretty bow will warm your heart! Alternatively, you can crochet a bow for your amigurumi bunny. Read this detailed step-by-step amigurumi bunny tutorial (and the free amigurumi bunny template) and learn how to crochet one super adorable sweetheart bunny toy! Hope this bunny adds some sweetness to your day!
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Easy fall leaf silhouette card - autumn craft for kids
Making fall art can be simple! Since fall is all about the falling leaves , why not incorporate them into your crafts? The Best Ideas For Kids shares how to make fun and thoughtful hand-written fall cards out of colorful construction paper, yarn and other simple craft materials. These DIY fall leaf cards are a quick and easy way to send a personal note this fall. ( These cards could be used to for any fall occasion and they are made using the perfect fall colors! ) Your little artist can easily sit and make a whole collection of these beautiful fall cards in one sitting!
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Homemade vinegar / tea stain - How to age wood
This homemade vinegar/tea stain is one of our absolute favorite ways to “stain” wood and it’s great for making newer wood appear aged and weathered. It’s also a non-toxic homemade stain that’s super easy to use and doesn’t cost much to make. In fact, you may already have everything you need on hand!
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Easy paper ghost finger puppets - fun Halloween craft for kids
Making your paper ghost Halloween finger puppets is easy-peasy: no master skills or expensive craft materials required to create them. ( It's also a super quick papercraft , which makes it perfect for kids of all ages! ) This paper ghost finger puppet is such a cool Halloween craft for kids to make in the classroom or at home ( especially on a rainy day ). Watch Easy Peasy And Fun's step-by-step paper ghost finger puppet making tutorial and learn the how-tos:
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Amigurumi ball garland (free amigurumi pattern)
Do you love crocheting? Create a beautiful and adorable handmade baby room decoration: an amigurumi ball garland ! This crochet ball garland is a great amigurumi pattern to work on because it's so easy to crochet and the outcome is so wonderful! This super adorable amigurumi ball garland can be an excellent kid's room decor or ( with max 2-3 balls ) a great chewing toy . This free ball garland crochet pattern by AmourFou will guide you through the crocheting process of your own wonderful soft amigurumi ball galand.
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Little white crochet bunny with a scarf (free amigurumi pattern)
Make this adorable amigurumi small bunny for your friends and family to show them your love at Easter at any time of the year! This little sweet crocheted bunny with its pretty little scarf will warm your heart! Alternatively, you can crochet a bow for your amigurumi bunny. Read this detailed step-by-step amigurumi bunny tutorial ( and the free amigurumi bunny template ) by Black Hat Llama and learn how to crochet one super adorable bunny toy ! Hope this bunny adds some sweetness to your day!
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DIY Paper plate chick - fun Easter craft for kids
Looking for fun Easter crafts your kids can make in under an hour? Create a fun little paper plate chick with the kids using materials you already have at home! This time Kids Craft Room will teach you how to make this adorable little paper plate chick in no time! ( An hour or less is all you need to get this paper plate chick done, so - for your bored little ones - this craft is perfect indeed! ) Get the step-by-step tutorial and let's get started:
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Adorable little Easter chick and bunny (free amigurumi patterns)
Crochet the perfect Easter gift for your loved ones: a super cute amigurumi chick or bunny ! Whether you're gifting this lovely amigurumi chick or bunny by Olga Khokhlova as a toy or as home decor, this free amigurumi pattern will thrill chick & bunny fanatics. This cute crochet ( amigurumi ) chick and bunny can be a perfect handmade gift or handmade toy for your kids and grandkids because this super adorable amigurumi is just a perfect soft toy for both boys and girls! At Amiguroom Toys you will find this wonderful free amigurumi chick and bunny pattern which will help you to create these adorable crocheted toys with lots of interesting details, personality, and cuteness! You can use any color and style yarn to crochet your own adorable amigurumi chicks and bunnies , they will look fun and cuddly in any form! With a little modification in the yarn size, you can create a whole super adorable amigurumi chick or bunny family
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Crochet bobble beard
She shares a  striped beanie pattern in 7 sizes from newborn to extra large adult, along with this adorable and soooo funny  bobble beards. Best gift idea ever! ( And I can imagine on my boyfriend too! hahaha :)))
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DIY Seashell candles - summer decor
Are you on a hunt for a fun summer seashell craft which can turn your collected seaside treasures into beautiful summer decorations ? Turn seashells into beautiful candles with this easy DIY by HandmadeHome! These homemade seashell candles can add a beach-inspired touch to your home. They are perfect for summer table settings and add a whimsical, romantic element to your home. They’re super easy to make and only take about 15 minutes! Watch the video tutorial and learn the how-tos:
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Fun candy filled Halloween pumpkin balloons
For this year's Halloween give out these adorable candy filled balloon pumpkins as favors to all the guests! They’re such an simple and adorable party favor idea for any kind of Halloween party! And they’re so easy to make! You can draw  fun happy pumpkin faces on the balloons or if you want to make them spooky, just draw creepier faces. And you could even throw in some white balloons with ghost faces!
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Little amigurumi witch (free amigurumi pattern)
Projects like these make us love the art of crochet so much! Just look at this cute, little witch ! Who can resist this cute witch face? By following along Amylie Freeman's free amigurumi pattern you can create this super cute crochet witch in no time! But before you start learning the basics of amigurumi we must warn you: amigurumi is a very addictive hobby ( once you start you won't be able to stop making these lovely amigurumi toys ! ) Create a lovely little amigurumi witch for your friends or family members, they will love it!
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DIY Pompom bunny - easy Easter yarn craft for kids
Watch this fun video tutorial and learn how to make these super adorable pompom bunnies in no time! This Easter yarn craft is suitable for kids of all ages, because it's so easy to make ! And as a bonus: you can use up your yarn scraps! The style of the bunny depends on the thickness of yarn – thick yarn takes less than the thinner yarn, but also gives a different look. Experiment with different colors and thickness and create a whole family of pompom Easter bunnies!
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DIY Fabric llama key pouch (keychain) - free sewing pattern & tutorial
Finally, we are sharing the last piece of CraftPassion's animal pouch / purse pattern series:the LaLa Llama Key Pouch . If you’ve missed out the previous patterns in this series, you can collect them at CraftPassion.com - all for free! This llama key pouch can easily holds up to 8 normal keys, fully hidden inside. This key pouch design comes with an open pocket at the back, you may keep some small note in there as emergency money and or a door access card. The main materials of this key pouch are fabric, felt and batting, black button eyes, key ring, lobster claw clasp connected to leather cord. Visit CraftPassion.com for the free sewing pattern and more details :
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DIY easy chocholate butterfly cake decoration
Chocolate butterflies sound kind of dreamy and magical. Paper thin chocolate wings fluttering by, landing on your cupcake to adorn it to perfection. Or hiding in the garden to surprise and delight your kids. Butterflies are dainty, so the chocolate equivalent needs to be delicate, elegant and delicious. To achieve this you can use tempered chocolate so that they are crisp at room temperature. These gorgeous chocholate butterflies are perfect decorations to cakes and cupcakes baked for any cocassion, or you can simply gift them in a cute box as they are. Yummy!
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Soft amigurumi reindeer (free crochet pattern)
Know a reindeer lover? We've got the perfect gift for them: a lovely and super soft crochet reindeer ! Whether you're gifting this amigurumi reindeer as a toy, or as a home decor, this little plushie will thrill reindeer fanatics. This cute crochet ( amigurumi ) reindeer can be a perfect handmade gift or handmade toy for your kids or grandkids, because this super adorable amigurumi reindeer is a perfect soft toy for both boys and girls! At Amiguroom Toys you will find Anastasia Dmitrieva's free amigurumi reindeer pattern which will help you to create this adorable crocheted toy with lots of interesting details, personality and cuteness! You can use any color, type and size yarn to crochet your own adorable amigurumi reindeer , but for the softest result use Himalaya Dolphin Baby!
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