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This craft category is a huge collection of food crafts, drink crafts & table setting ideas! Food crafts: creative fruit crafts ( fruit carving, fruit desserts ), vegetable crafts ( vegetable carving, decorating with veggies ), creative & fun party desserts ( birthday cake decorating tutorials, cupcake decorating tutorials, DIY fondant figure tutorials, DIY cake toppers, easy party desserts for kids ), holiday desserts ( Halloween party desserts, Christmas party desserts ), creative & fun party snacks and party appetizers ( salty party snacks, and DIY crackers ), creative & fun drink craft ideas (party drink ideas, fun drinks for kids), DIY food packaging ideas and table settings ( holiday table settings, free printable cookie boxes, party favors ) ... and many other creative food craft & drink craft ideas! If you are looking for a specific ingredient / category ( for example: fruits & vegetables ) please choose a sub-category from the "food crafts & drink crafts" main menu ( at the top of the page).
Adorable sitting raven - step by step polimer clay tutorial
Use this step-by-step tutorial to make miniature figures in several scales using basic sculpting techniques and polymer clay, play-doh or air dry clay. This cute raven can be made from all kinds of clay which makes it useful as handmade jewelry , seasonal / holiday decoration or as delicious cake decoration / cake topper ! This polimer clay raven is a beginner polimer clay project so you can create one easily for yourself or for your friends, even is you are a beginner in polimer clay or fondant sculpting ! Let's sculpture a cute sitting raven !
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Bacon and potato roses - delicious party snack
These potato and bacon rose appetizers are not just only beautiful and very easy to make, but also very delicious! It can be a perfect party snack for any ocassion, and you can make it easily even if you are an absolute beginner in the kitchen! You just need ( raw ) potato , bacon , puff pastry and a cupcake mold! Spice it as much you want or add cheese for a more intense flavor! Bake the bacon and potato roses on 220 celsius ( 428 degrees ) for 25 minutes and serve it with delicious cremes as an extra! Enjoy your meal!
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DIY Watermelon potholder (free sewing tutorial and pattern)
Complete your kitchen decor with A Beautiful Mess' watermelon potholder ! What can be better than taking a beautiful strawberry pie out of the oven with a cute watermelon potholder ? This sewing project doesn't take too much time, and we LOVE how versatile the outcome is ( since it’s a potholder which can be used an oven mitt ). Of course, if you aren't in a watermelon mood, you can use different fabric patterns and designs to make one, since it's a super quick and fun sewing project! Get the tutorial at abeautifulmess.com and let's get sewing !
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Grow your vegetables from kitchen scraps - recycle & gardening
In this nice step by-step video "Veggietorial" ( vegetable growing tutorial ) Veggietorials is going to show you how she started her organic container garden from kitchen scraps and cuttings! No green thumb required! Growing your own fruits and veggies helps you to feel more connected to your food. In many cases, we end up wasting a lot of food , which leads into having excessive scraps in the kitchen. This video tutorial will provide you with insights on some of the vegetables and fruits that can be regrown from scraps. These vegetables work like magic as they are given a new life. Some people may call it magic, but we consider their regrowth a gift from nature that we should be all thankful for.
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Easter bunny gift bags with free printable tags
Need a last minute Easter craft idea? These adorable Easter bunny gift bags are a breeze and turn out so cute! Linda from Craftaholics Anonimous give us a free printable gift tag to help the Easter gift decorating process. So create some adorable Easter bunny treat bags for kids with your extra grocery bags! This super cute Easter gift wrapping idea will work with any size brown grocery bag you have. Drop a candy bag into your bunny bag, and it is ready to bring a smile to “somebunny’s” face! If you haven't got mini pompoms at hand, you can simply paint it!
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DIY Finger knit rope trivet tutorial - Scandinavian kitchen
Trivets are so handy to have around! We think this quick DIY finger knit rope trivet by Flax And Twine would hit the spot for an easy, yet beautiful project for the kids to make OR just make one for yourself! This DIY Finger knit rope trivet is fast and simple to make. ( And it makes a great gift! ) We so in love with the finger knitted trivet’s simplicity and natural feel that the rope lends this project. Get the tutorial at flaxandtwine.com and create your very own DIY Finger knit rope trivet:
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Christmas village advent calendar ( free paper house cutting files )
Here comes a lovely & festive printable paper craf t: a wonderful set of enchanting little DIY paper houses perfect for your Christmas village ! These little paper houses by Delia Creates are simple in design which makes them great for personalizing however you want. Dress them up with snowy glitter on the roofs, paint on fine details, or choose a gradient of papers. There are lots of possibilities! If you don't need an advent calendar you can use these little paper houses as adorable Christmas ornaments or even as cute party treat boxes for your upcoming Christmas party !
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Deviled bunny egg feet - fun Easter appetizer
Why serve ordinary deviled eggs this Easter when you can present your family with these super adorable deviled egg bunny feet instead? Serving deviled eggs at Easter dinner makes sense to put all those dyed Easter eggs to good use. Plus, they are pretty darn easy to make. These festively decorated eggs aren’t much more work but look like so much more fun. These hard boiled bunny feet egg appetizers are not just super delicious / healthy but also very decorative and fun to make! You can add any (egg or meat based) stuffing to the deviled eggs, it will be heavenly delicious in any form ! Follow along Beth's tutorial at Hungry Happenings and learn how to make them:
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Easter bunny treat jars
These cute Easter bunny treat jars are a sweet way to deliver a little bit of springtime cheer to your loved ones. Fill them with candy, fresh flowers, a candle or homemade sugar scrub for a quick and easy gift idea that’s sure to please.
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5 Easy DIY Halloween party decorations from paper
Watch this fun Halloween craft video tutorial and learn how to make 5 DIY Halloween party hacks and crafts from simple household materials such as cardboard boxes, paper cups, paper plates, toilet paper rolls and other cheap materials! These fun halloween party crafts makes horrific decorations and treats for your Halloween Party ! And the kids will love to make them as well! Create a fun pumpkin candy monster, an ice cream brain witch, zombi puppets, bat utensil holders and paper plate UFO's with Box Yourself and Øistein Kristiansen
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Spooky Hallowen pinata mummies with tp tube
One of our favorite things about Halloween is using recycled materials for decorations and gifts! This time she will show you how to take something you throw away almost every day and turn it into a super fun DIY Halloween mummy pinata! This quick and adorable mummy pinata is not just only a super inexpensive and great way to recycle some junk but it's also a super fun Halloween party favor! If you make some of these toilet paper roll mummy pinatas the fun will be granted in your Halloween party for kids and adults as well!
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Cute little girls ( step-by-step polymer clay tutorial )
Polymer clay is a wonderful craft material! It's inexpensive, easy to find, and can be molded into anything you can dream of! In this nice step-by-step video tutorial you can learn the sculpting and finishing techniques with polymer clay thorough the creation of this super cute polimer clay girl. Of course, you can use other materials to create the sitting girl figurines : in can be an adorable cake topper / cake decoration from fondant , you can create cute home decors with them from air drying clay!
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DIY Deviled egg daisy - fun spring party snack
Deviled eggs are a favorite at any party, so be festive this Easter and make these Deviled Egg Daisies by HungryHappenings! It’s a simple recipe that will have your guests thinking you spent hours in the kitchen! In hurry you will barely have enough time to get yourself cleaned up and dressed, and the last thing you have time for is filling a bunch of deviled eggs. Solution: create this cute deviled egg daisy and impress your guests! Follow HungryHappenings's tutorial and create your own deviled egg daisy appetizer:
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DIY Wooden beer caddy - free woodworking plan
Ditch the cardboard six-pack and customize your own wood beer caddy to tow your brews in style. This six-pack carrier is complete with a wall-mounted bottle opener so you can enjoy a cold beer as soon as you reach your destination. Pick up some beer from your local bottle shop and enjoy your DIY wood beer caddy! If you've mastered the art of making DIY wooden beer caddies, make one for a friend. This easy woodworking project can be a perfect choice for beginners. Surprise you beloved husband / boyfriend or yourself on a hot summer day with this rustic wood beer caddy filled up with ice cold beer (or you can  fill it up with other drinks)
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Adorable crochet marshmallow keychain (free pattern)
Winter is the most wonderful time of the year and coffee shops are making it even sweeter with their assortment of holiday beverages ! Between the hustle and bustle take time to enjoy a cup of coffee ( or hot cocoa ) and do a little crocheting: lets crochet some cute marshmallow keychains to pair with your delicious beverage! This crochet project is super easy and quick ,it can be a perfect choice if you haven't got too much time or skill in crochet ! This cute marshmallow keychain can be a great ( Christmas ) gift for your coffee or hot cocoa lover friends ( paired with a bag of coffee or hot cocoa ) .
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DIY cardboard bunny Easter treat box & chick gift card
This lovely Easter bunny shaped box is perfect for filling with chocolate eggs and sweets. People of all ages will love it! This cardboard bunny shaped Easter favor box is super easy to make, even the kids can create some to gift their teachers and grandparents at Easter ! Simply pack this charming bunny box with cookies or candy for a one-of-a-kind Easter gift, you kids and friends will love it! Follow this easy step-by-step video guide and create a bunch for this Easter ! ( The tutorial starts at 1:29 ) In the video tutorial you will find a super adorable Easter bunny card as well! ( You can find the f ree bunny shape box and bunny Easter card template <a title="bunny box and chick c
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Adorable bunny easter egg holders (with template)
With this super free easter printable and craft tutorial you  can make a parade of easter bunnies for the breakfast table on easter morning, or just create some for a cute easter gift for your loved ones! This easter egg holder paper bunny is a super cute (low-budget) easter home decor and you can add a (sweet chocholate) easter egg to their backsides which makes it a perfect gift too! You can choose to make your paper bunnies as colorful as you like like these six bunnies or just in one color for a quieter, more pulled together look.
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Easter bunny napkin - napkin folding
With this nice video napkin folding tutorial in under three minutes you can learn to fold plain paper ( or cloth ) napkins into adorable little Easter bunnies for your dinner table! ( If the napkin is too thick to stay in shape you can fasten it in the back with a small clothespin )
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Origami easter treat box bunnies (paper folding)
Are you looking for an adorable and decorative little easter treat box that almost cost nothing? If yes, this origami bunny easter treat box is a perfect papercraft project for you! this nice video tutorial will help you to fold these cute rabbits ! You can fold it from any paper, it's perfect with normal white printer paper or leftower wrapping papers as well. It's a cute addition to your spring decor or easter table, or you can give them as gifts!
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Easy flower origami box ( basket ) - paper folding
With this nice video paper folding ( origami ) tutorial you can create this five-pointed origami paper star ( or flower ) box. This adorable and gorgeous paper treat box is a perfect gift for any ocassion ( mother's day, valentine's day, a wedding ) or you can use it as a nice addition to you spring home decor. We love origami ( paper folding ) because you don't need special craft items to it, just some leftower colorful ( wrapping ) paper and a little freetime.
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Christmas cookie containers from empty Pringles cans
There’s not much better than Christmas cookies right?! ( Big cookie fans here. ) You can make them even better by packaging them up cute and taking them to a friend and this is a super fun way to do it. Make a cookie container from a Pringles can. It’s easy, it’s creative , it looks amazing and it’s a perfect fit for cookies ! Your friends and neighbors will love this gift ! How perfect and pretty does that Pringles cookie container look? And won’t your firends be surprised when they open it up and there’s cookies inside! ? And you can make this useful container in any style you want! You can use any other cardboard tubes to make a cookie container if you haven't got Pringles cans at hand.
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Easter carrot treat bag - free sewing pattern
Easter is right around the corner so now is a great time to hop into some spring sewing! Today we are sharing a tutorial to make a carrot treat bag, a perfect addition to your little one’s Easter basket! These little carrot treat bags hold lots of goodies.  They make a really fun alternative to those little plastic eggs!  And they will last, so you can fill them year after year! These carrot Easter treat bags are small and easy, making them a great sewing project for beginners & to use up some fabric scraps. But they are still big enough to hold plenty of treats! And they sew up quick, too, so you can make a few or make a whole bushel!
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Printable lollipop butterflies and flowers
Here is a free printable Valentine if you need a quick and easy Valentine's day gift. Download the Butterfly or the flower Valentine print on colored card-stock, cut out, make slits for sucker, add some decorations (cut out shapes of paper, stickers, glitter, etc.), insert sucker and then add some wiggly eyes to the top of the sucker. Add a piece of tape to the back to keep the sucker securely in place. You can make it from any decorative srcapbook paper or you can upcycle leftower christmas wrapping papers to decorate it.
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50+ Adorable kids snack ideas (for picky eaters)
Do you have crazy picky eaters at home?  This round up of adorable kids snack ideas kind of takes things to a whole new level. I know, you don’t have a lot of time to be whipping up a grape and pear peacock, but maybe, just maybe your little one will actually eat her lunch if you make it. . It might take some extra time, but it’s totally worth it! Even if you don’t have picky eaters, these snack ideas are just plain fun! From strawberry fishes and grape balloons, to bunny pancakes and pineapple bird houses, there are tons of priceless  food ideas to make for your kids. Go ahead. Make them smile today!
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Sugar covered snowman face cupcakes - Christmas dessert
These easy snowman cupcakes are perfect for winter time! If you are not the professional baker type person you can use a box of cake mix and pre-made icing for them. Or you can make the sugar covered snowman face cupcakes out of any flavour of cupcake and icing that you want, as long as the frosting is a light colour. You can give these super cute snowman cupcakes (muffins) as delicious Christmas gifts or simply bake some for the kids to spice up the boring winter days. One thing is important: normal sugar won't work because the frosting's moisture will melt it. (Only decorating sugar OR coconut flakes will work in this way.)
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Bunny Easter egg gift box with air drying clay (or paper clay)
Use this step-by-step video tutorial to make super adorable bunny figures in several scales using basic sculpting techniques and polymer clay, play-doh or air dry clay. This cute bunny can be made from all kinds of clay which makes it useful as handmade gift , seasonal / holiday decoration or as delicious cake decoration / cake topper ! This polimer clay bunny treat box is a surprisingly easy polimer clay project so you can create one easily for yourself or for your friends, even is you are a beginner in polimer clay or fondant sculpting ! Let's sculpture a cute Easter bunny!
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How to carve a pumpkin like a pro - easy Halloween DIY
If you don't know yet how to carve a pumpkin, watch this super step-by-step pumpkin carving video tutorial by Warren Nash! You can find tons of free pumpkin carving patterns here, or you can simply draw a funny/scary face to the pumpkin by your hand. ( Use erasable markers! ) Don't throw away the pumpkin seeds and pumpkin pulp: make delicious roasted pumpkin seeds or a yummy pumpkin pie with them! These carved pumpkins will be a perfect addition to your Halloween party or you can use them as simple fall decors. Go crazy and carve your pumpkin into something funny or darn right scary! Either way, it’s a great DIY project for this time of year.
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Easy and stylish way to wrap (chocolate) Easter eggs
Today she will show you a very easy Easter egg wrapping trick which can be a real life saver! This chocolate Easter egg wrapping trick is super simple and the end result is absolutely stunning and stylish. Even the smallest crafty hands can create some unique , personalized Easter eggs with this fun gift wrapping idea. Her basic idea was to use this wrapping technique on  small chocolate eggs and put them into an egg carton as part of her home decor. But you can also put them in a cute woven basket or simply offer the eggs as yummy gifts/favors at your upcoming Easter party! (Instead of chocolate eggs you can use plastic eggs stuffed with small Easter treats & toys
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DIY Fruit infused water - cool summer drink
These simple and delicious fruit infused waters by Clean & Delicious make it easy to drink more water and stay hydrated all summer long. Adding in-season summer fruits like strawberries , cantaloupe , blueberries and watermelon into your drinks is a a great way to get them at their tastiest and most nutritious. Enjoy these at the beach, on the run, while gardening or just relaxing after a nice warm summer day:
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Santa and his friends - christmas treat jars
We all love things that sparkle-especially glitter. Glitter at Christmas is extra magical. Put it on some cute jars and it makes a perfect little party favor or neighbor gift or project for the kids! Make these darling Christmas Treat Jars in any size you want and then fill them on up!
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Apple roses - apple shaped baked dessert
Impress your guests with this beautiful rose-shaped dessert made with lots of soft and delicious apple slices, wrapped in sweet and crispy puff pastry. For all the cinnamon lovers out there, don't forget to sprinkle your apples with as much ( or as little ) cinnamon as you wish! You will be surprised by how easy is to make this simply beautiful apple flower dessert. Ready to try it out? Whatch this nice detailed video apple rose tutorial ! Apple roses are perfect gifts for any ocassion, or simply bake them to amaze your family!
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Crocheted plastic Easter egg covers (free amigurumi pattern)
Today we are sharing another fun Easter crochet project with you! Since Easter is just around the corner we wanted to share something that can be a great Easter gift for your kids or grandkids, so here's an easy Easter Crochet pattern! These adorable little crochet Easter egg covers ( bunny,chick and lamb ) are a really quick and easy amigurumi project and a fun addition to any Easter basket! The plastic Easter egg covers fit over a regular sized plastic egg, the kind you can buy a whole bunch of for a dollar or two. She thought it would be a fun way to make cheap plastic eggs a little cuter, and what a wonderful idea! (You can adjust the free plastic egg cover animals' amigurumi pattern if needed)
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