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DIY Seashell wall art - summer decor
After a trip to the shore, why not turn seaside treasures into keepsakes and accents for your home? Seashells are just too pretty and unique to throw away! This DIY Seashell wall art by Craftideas is an idea of how you can display seashells and have a new decoration for your walls at the same time.This elegant decoration an be a great decor at a beach wedding, beach party or you can decorate beach or ocean themed party favors with this fun technique! ( Or use this beautiful piece of art simply to bring the coastal / beach house feel into your home. )
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DIY Sock pug (sock puppy) - free sewing pattern
With Craft Passion's step-by-step sock plushie sewing tutorial you can learn how to sew this super adorable sock pug ( sock dog ) ! Socks are easy to manipulate due to it’s knitted property that is expandable and flexible. The heel and toe parts are best to be made into bum that could turn into head and butt for the sock toy. With the various types of socks available in the market, you will never get enough surprises of what a pair of socks would turn into! For example: this super cute little sock pug ( sock dog ) ! Get the free pattern and sewing tutorial at craftpassion.com and create your very own adorable little pug:
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Amigurumi frog doll in skirt (free crochet pattern)
With this free crochet pattern by Amiguroom and Nadezhda Irbetkina, you can learn how to crochet this lovely frog in amigurumi ! This sweet amigurumi frog doll is sure to bring a smile to any face! This amigurumi cutie is a wonderful seasonal decoration or soft toy for kids. This amigurumi frog is also perfect as a gift for a newborn if you crochet yours from cotton yarn and create it's eyes with embroidery. At Amiguroom.com you will find the free amigurumi pattern of this super cute frog. This amigurumi frog doll pattern is a beginner one, so if you are a beginner in amigurumis this wonderful doll is a perfect project to begin with!
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Adorable little amigurumi unicorn ( free crochet pattern )
Look at this pretty little miniature crochet unicorn ! Isn't it adorable? We love handmade amigurumi toys so much, because they have lots of personality and of course because they are all made with love! This adorable amigurumi unicorn toy by Amiguroom and Petit Cutie should be easy-peasy to crochet and it can be a perfect little gift for both kids and grownups! This super cute miniature crochet unicorn can be used as a lovely keychain or bag charm. Pattern designer: Petit Cutie
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Amigurumi cherry keychain (free crochet pattern)
Besides being totally adorable, this crochet cherry keychain pattern by Double Treble Trinkets is completely free , so you can experiment with it without blowing your crochet budget. Grab some scrap yarn and start stitching! Crochet a little c herry as a pretend to play toy or as a cute little keychain . This free miniature amigurumi cherry is designed to fit perfectly on your ears ( Such sweet childhood memories! ) If you're a beginner crocheter who is looking for a little bit of a challenge, this is a great summer pattern for you.
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DIY Watermelon planter (watermelon pot) - summer decor
Create an vibrant summer mood by using a watermelon pot for your greenery. Regular terracotta pots are great and all, but these watermelon planters are definite statement-makers. This craft tutorial by Pysselbolaget offers step-by-step instructions and visual guidance on how to make a fun watermelon planter. Fun, vibrant colors like red and pink provide that sharp contrast for an exciting piece. Want to get creative with flower pots ? This creative painting technique and the watermelon pots will be your next favorite craft project!
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DIY Beach sun chair from craft sticks - summer decor
These mini craft stick Adirondack chairs are the perfect place for any beach-loving fairy to spend her summer day at the beach in! This adorable little sun chair is such a cute way to bring some summer vibe into your house! You can use the miniature popsickle stick / craft stick chairs as a summer party place card holder, set up a few in a summer display on the mantle, or just make them as a fun summer activity with your kids . No matter what you use it for, it’s pretty hard to look at this cute little s un chair without smiling!
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Easy Primrose amigurumi doll ( free crochet pattern)
This beautiful Primrose crochet doll by All About Ami is an excellent gift for a girl! This little beauty has a lovely face with just 2 safety eyes and cute braids that are decorated with flowers. She wears a dress and shoes in the colors of the fresh Spring ! Have you ever seen a most beautiful amigurumi doll? And it's also super easy and quick to crochet ! You can customize this lovely little amigurumi doll to match your kids hair and eye color. Get the free pattern and step-by-step crochet tutorial at allaboutami.com:
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Adorable round pirates - fun summer craft for kids
This adorable round pirate craft by Kids Craft Room will surely delight your kids! Hours of fun from simple craft materials - who needs more? This cute round pirate craft is a must for summer ! Construction paper or craft foam make a great base for a lots of easy summer kids' crafts especially this adorable pirate craft! We hope you will have lots fun with making these chubby little pirates with your kids or class! ( This pirate craft can be a great addition to your pirate themed party or ocean / summer classroom bulletin board ! )
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Easy DIY colorful paper fish craft - summer craft for kids
This colorful paper fish by Krokotak is such an easy and fun craft to do! This paper fish is a project that both kids and adults will have a fun time making! If you are a teacher, this paper fish is one project that you will want to add to your bag of handy and fun classroom projects ! We love ocean wildlife and this construction paper fish is our new favorite fish craft! Fish are a great summer crafting project for kids to make ( in preschool and kindergarten as well. )
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DIY Toilet paper roll unicorn - fun recycling craft for kids
Who can resist unicorns? Today’s TP roll craft by Kids Craft Room embrace everything that is fun about recycled crafts,while celebrating unicorns ! Who needs more? So grab your paper tubes and create lovely unicorns with following along Kids Craft Room's step-by-step craft tutorial. This super easy unicorn paper roll craft is a perfect ( summer ) craft project for the kids in the classroom or at home ! These paper roll unicorns are super simple to make and their fingerprint rosy cheeks add a lovely personal touch:
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Amigurumi otters - free crochet pattern
It’s time for super adorable free crochet patterns again! Visit Spin A Yarn Crochet and learn how to crochet these super adorable soft otter toys in minutes! At spinayarncrochet.com you will find the free crochet pattern of these super cute otters accompanied with an easy to follow step-by-step assembling tutorial. This otter softie is really easy to crochet so you will have a bunch of these ready in no time! Hand embroider their eyes or use safety eyes - this way these lovely otters will be suitable for babies & newborns as well.
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DIY Cardboard box castle - upcycling craft
Today's craft by A Beautiful Mess is a wonderful and oh-so-fun recycling craft! This fun and thrifty handmade cardboard box castle is easy to make, and it's a perfect gift for your kids ! Handmade toys bring much more fun and happiness than the store-bought versions ( especially dollhouses ) because you can personalize it to your little girls or boys' taste as much as you want! You can create an ice castle for Elsa, or a sturdy cobblestone castle for your brave knights, or a pink sparkly castle for your precious little princess - the possibilities are endless! With this nice step-by-step cardboard box castle tutorial, you can make one cardboard box castle in no time:
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Amigurumi whale ( baby humpback whale ) - free crochet pattern
Every kid deserves gorgeous crochet toys ,handmade with love! This lovely amigurumi whale by One Dog Woof is sure to be a treasured heirloom - and make wonderful gift. Need a cute crochet birthday gift or something for a baby shower ? Your in luck, check out this lovely humpback whale pattern by One Dog Woof! You'll love this free amigurumi pattern ! This humpback whale amigurumi pattern is super easy and the outcome is so lovely! This crochet whale is an absolute joy to make! Perfect for the little one that often dreams about the great blue oceans and their amazing wildlife. Oceans contain the greatest diversity of life on Earth!
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DIY Sock raccoon ( free sock toy sewing pattern and tutorial )
Another lovely sock animal pattern and tutorial has been added into Craft Passion’s library! Meet Ruki the sock raccoon ! Grab those old socks and let's get started making the most adorable sock animal you've ever seen! Sew sock raccoons by using Craft Passion's free sewing pattern and step-by-step sock animal making tutorial . This adorable little sock raccoon is easy to sew and it can be a lovely handmade gift! Visit craftpassion.com and create your very own adorable little sock raccoon:
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Amigurumi square bear in flower sweater - free crochet pattern
With Repeat Crafter Me's new lovely free crochet pattern ,you can learn how to crochet this adorable little bear. This sweet little amigurumi bear is sure to bring a smile to any face! This amigurumi cutie is a wonderful seasonal decoration or soft toy for kids. This soft amigurumi bear toy is also perfect as a gift for a newborn if you crochet it with cotton yarn and hand embroider it's eyes and nose. This little amigurumi bear will look lovely in any color and size!
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DIY Pom pom ice cream cones - fun summer decor
Don't let summer go by without making a yarn garland for decoration! And what says summer better than ice cream cones ?This delightful summer party decorating idea is perfect for your ice cream celebration! These pom pom ice cream cones are easy to make and everyone can choose their favorite colors! This time Growing Up Gabel turns pom poms into ice creams ,and then ice creams into a a fun summer garland ! Festive, don’t you think? These cute pom pom ice creams can be perfect decorations at a summer party or the kids can use them as fun pretend to play toys at any time of the year!
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DIY Beach in a glass ( coastal ornament ) - summer decor
If you're looking for a fun and unique piece to add to your summer decor, look no further! What better way to make sure you change your mindset to summer than to add some summery touches to your home decor. But if you, like us, are looking to refresh your home for less, this simple but genius DIY summer decor idea by My Pinterventures will have you feeling summer vibes, minus the buyers' remorse. Get the plastic Christmas baubles ,fill them with small summery decor elements and boom - you have a beautiful and reusable summer decor !
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DIY Ombre paper chain wall art - home decor from paper
We love simple craft projects that make a big impact! Paper chains are fun, festive and easy to make, and they are so versatile! Just look at this beautiful ombre wall decor ! How gorgeous is it? Create intricate paper chain decorations easily with Design Improvised's simple & fun tutorial . This DIY Ombre paper chain wall art ( and of course the paper chain itself ) is a great home or holiday party decor and it's so simple to make! ( Even the smallest kids can help you to make this gorgeous wall art or simple long paper chains for brightening up your party or holiday decor )
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Chocolate covered strawberry and brownie kabob - party snack
Need a super quick, easy to make but delicious dessert? This super delicious chocolate covered strawberry and brownie kabob by Erica's Sweet Tooth is a great recipe for a hot summer day ,and it looks ( and tastes ) super delicious so your guests will be amazed. Imagine when you arrive waving with strawberry, marshmallow and brownie cubes on skewer in you hand! This chocolate covered strawberry and brownie kabob will feed a large crowd, but no dessert plates to wash. And it’s so easy to make, you don't need to be a baking Goddess to whip up some! Get the recipe at ericasweettooth.com:
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Amigurumi grasshopper (free crochet pattern)
Every kid deserves gorgeous crochet toys ,handmade with love! Today, with Spin A Yarn Crochet's free crochet pattern you can learn learn how to crochet this super cute grasshopper rag doll ! Not only does this adorable grasshopper adds to your kids’ stash of fun things to play with, it's also fantastic gift item for birthdays or baby showers. Naturally babies and young children love stuffed animals ,so adorable crochet animal patterns are great when it comes to making gifts for little ones. But honestly, who can resist this cuteness?
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DIY Cupcake liner fish - fun summer craft for kids
Did you know cupcake liners make the perfect base for a fish kids craft ? With following along I Heart Crafty Things' step-by-step tutorial you can create the most adorable ocean fish scene out of cupcake liners ! This adorable fish kids craft is a great craft for any time of the year but especially on those hot summer afternoons when you need to take a break inside. Fish crafts are always a delight to create with children ! These cupcake liner fish are simple enough to do in kindergarten and still fun for older kids too.
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DIY Interactive paper sailboat - summer craft for kids
This time I Heart Crafty Things and Artsy Craftsy Kids share this super fun and simple summer paper craft with you! This paper plate sailboat craft is super simple to make and is perfect as a playful summer craft. You could also make this fun interactive paper plate sailboat craft any time of the year after learning about sailing or to go along with a favorite ocean adventure themed children’s book. Preschooler s might also enjoy playing with this craft while singing row row row your boat. ( Just swap the sailboat to a boat ) So many fun possibilities!
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DIY Felt mermaid doll (free printable template)
Make this super adorable felt mermaid doll by following along Delilah's tutorial on Red Ted Art! At Red Ted Art you will find the free felt mermaid template and an easy-to-follow step-by-step tutorial . Begin by printing the template and choosing your favorite felt colors. Too adorable! Beginner seamstresses and sewers need not fear! All you’ll need for whipping up this lovely little mermaid doll is a simple running stitch and blanket stitch. This DIY Felt mermaid doll could even be a great project for introducing your little ones to the fundamentals of sewing . So grab your felt stash and your favorite kiddo and start planning an afternoon of crafting !
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DIY Mason jar mermaid lantern (free printable)
We love mason jars ! You will be startled to know about the variety of creative crafts that can be made using mason jars! Rather than disposing them off, you can showcase your creativity by making magnificent mermaid lanterns out of them, to brighten up your home. This time Red Ted Art and Adventure In a Box will show you how to make these gorgeous mermaid lanterns out of simple mason jars ! These DIY mason jar mermaid lanterns are surprisingly easy to make ( you can make it under minutes if you have Cricut Machine or a Silhouette Cameo! )
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Free crocheted flower medallion stool cover pattern
This crocheted flower medallion stool cover by Creative Jewish Mom is so beautiful and it's oh so simple to crochet! This crocheted flower medallion stool will look gorgeous in your vintage/shabby style home, or you can use fun, colorful yarns to crochet it , and use as a nice flower fairy stool in the kids' room. At creativejewishmom.com you will find the free crocheted flower medallion stool cover pattern in 2 different version! The only thing now we need is to find a great wooden stool to cover with this gorgeous flower medallion pattern !
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Benedict the amigurumi bear (free crochet pattern)
This time Jess Huff will show you how to crochet this super adorable little bear: Benedict! Benedict the amigurumi bear is a lovely, cuddly soft toy in huggable size.This super cute ( and easy to crochet ) amigurumi teddy bear can be a wonderful gift for your friends, kids and other family members at Valentine's day or Christmas ( or at any time of the year )! Grab a skein of soft brown ( preferably cotton ) yarn ,get the free amigurumi bear pattern at jesshuff.com and start stitching:
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3D paper tulips - easy DIY spring flower decoration
These cute 3D paper tulips by Anna Swenning are perfect additions to a fun colorful spring decoration or Easter egg tree . You can use a sewing machine to assemble the paper tulips or simply use glue. This 3D paper tulip tree is great for spring, mother's day or just for brightening up your everyday home decor. These 3D paper tulips make the perfect centerpiece or decoration for any occasion!
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Easy small crochet flowers - free crochet pattern & tutorial
Here’s a lovely free crochet flower pattern for beginner crocheters by My Merry Messy Life! It’s so versatile with color options! In this step-by-step crochet tutorial My Merry Messy Life will show you how to crochet these lovely tiny flowers in minutes. This crochet project is perfect for absolute beginners because it's so easy and quick to crochet! ( And the outcome is so adorable! ) You can use these lovely and super easy to crochet flowers as accessories or sew together a bunch of them to create a lovely blanket or throw pillow cover!
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DIY Easy garden bird bath with clay pots
Are you looking for a frugal, fun and functional garden decoration? If the answer is yes, this cute terracotta (clay) pot bird bath and the milk carton bird feeder by The Chirping Moms are the perfect garden craft projects for you! The clay pot birdbath is super easy to make , and your feathered little garden friends will absolutely love it! (The birds will enjoy the DIY birdbath not just in summer but all year around!) And the little milk carton bird feeder is also an absolute superb craft to try with the kids, because it's super easy to make, and provides a great supply of food for the birds at winter:
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Walter the amigurumi wolf (Free crochet pattern)
This cute crochet ( amigurumi ) wolf by Jess Huff can be a lovely handmade gift or handmade toy for your kids / grandkids. On Jess Huff's wonderful craft blog you will find the free amigurumi wolf pattern which will help you to create this adorable crocheted toy with lots of interesting details, personality and cuteness! You can use any color and style yarn to crochet your own adorable amigurumi dogs / wolves ,they will look super adorable in any form! Grab a few skein of yarn and create this huggable amigurumi wolf toy:
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DIY Lace ballerina flats - shoe makeover idea
Your comfy balerina flats are a little bit worn out? Fix it up with this easy and brilliant shoe makeover idea by Mom Spark! Or of course you can sacrifice a par of brand new ballerinas on the altar of crafts to create gorgeous unique shoes to wear on you wedding day or any other special occasion! This shoe makeover idea is very quick, easy and also budget friendly. You can use this brilliant lace-decoupage technique on other shoes as well (imagine chic lace slip-ons or  gorgeous lace heels) . Visit Mom Spark and create your very own lovely lace ballerina:
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