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This time try to make something beautiful out of metal trash ! This pretty and frugal vintage-shabby style crown flower pot was made with simple tin cans, air drying clay and acrylic paint ! This beautiful crown flower pot will look gorgeous in every color and size, and ( accompanied with a beautiful flower arrangement ) it can be a great festive centerpiece at your upcoming Shabby-, or vintage style ( wedding ) party ! ( Or you can decorate your home at spring frugally with these eye-catching crown pots! ) You can put them outside as gorgeous garden decors , even you can make beautiful royal garden candles with them!
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With the help of this nice, detailed video origami ( paper folding tutorial ) you can create these gorgeous colorful carambola flowers in no time! You can decorate your home with the origami carambolas / spring flowers at spring or you can gift them as a nice mother's day paper flower bouquet. This is a very easy ( beginner ) paper folding project , so if you are new to origami that's not a problem! You can fold these fun flowers with any type of paper ( plain A4 printer papers , book pages, colorful papers , wrapping papers , almost anything works well! )
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This floating teacup by Beckys craftsandgoodies is a gorgeous ( spring ) decoration for your home or garden that actually looks like a teacup that is floating above a saucer. This DIY floating teacup actually looks like the cup is pouring out beautiful spring flowers , and it’s simply gorgeous when you get it finished. Creating a floating teacup is an excellent opportunity for you to put those cracked teacups to good use. To make this gorgeous indoor or outdoor garden decoration , you need a teacup , a saucer , some artificial flowers and greenery, heavy wire or a fork , and a strong glue. Watch the step-by-step video tutorial and learn the how-tos:
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This gorgeous silk ribbon rose is made with kanzashi tecnique ! It's not as difficult as it seems: you just need to fold the petals and sew ( or glue ) them together. With this nice step-by-step video craft tutorial you can make the rose easily! You can create the roses from any silk /satin ribbons , textiles or anything foldable material that you have at hand. It's a perfect spring decoration, or an accessory.
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In this video tutorial Donna Wolfe from Naztazia shows you how to make a fun, decorative egg out of string and simple school ( PVA ) glue for Easter , Spring , or any time of the year! You can use regular string, twine, crochet thread, yarn, or embroidery floss to make these colorful Easter eggs. This is a fun project for kids of all ages! Instead of thin crochet thread, she used embroidery floss to make these fun yarn Easter eggs. Embroidery floss comes in such beautiful and vibrant solid colors as well as multi-colors these days. This is a wonderful Easter craft project for adults ( big kids ) , as well as the children in your life.
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Besides being totally adorable, this crochet bull pattern by Svetlana Bolotova at Amiguroom Toys is completely free so you can experiment with it without blowing your crochet budget. This adorable amigurumi bull is ready for cuddles from your favorite kiddo. If you're stitching the bull as a toy for a young child, swap the safety eyes for crocheted or embroidered eyes instead. You can easily customize this amigurumi bull design to be any color you'd like. If you're a beginner crocheter who is looking for a little bit of a challenge, this is a great pattern for you. Grab some yarn and start stitching!
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Well this free amigurumi pattern by Papillon en Papier is not the easiest crochet project in the world (because of it's small details) but it's so awesome - worth every minute! In this beautiful crochet blog of Papillon en Papier you will find the amigurumi toadstool (mushroom), the snail and a pretty flower pattern completely for free! This amigurumi cutie can be a wonderful seasonal decoration or play set for kids. Visit Papillon en Papier and crochet a bunch of cute snails and mushrooms!
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Know an owl lover? We've got the perfect gift idea for them: a crochet winking owl keychain! Whether you're gifting it as a toy or as home decor, this free amigurumi pattern by I Crochet Things will thrill owl fanatics. This cute crochet ( amigurumi ) owl can be a perfect handmade gift or handmade toy for your kids / grandkids because, this super adorable amigurumi owl is a perfect soft toy for both boys and girls! In this great amigurumi blog you will find a wonderful free amigurumi owl pattern which will help you to create this adorable crocheted toy! You can use any color and style yarn to crochet your own adorable amigurumi owls , they will look adorable and fun in any form!
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This cardboard bear family portrait is such a sweet, easy, and fun family activity. Great to make all year round, but especially wonderful to give as a little Christmas gift to your loved ones! You could hang the bear portraits around the classroom to represent your classroom family, or do this as a family project at home, creating bears to represent everyone in your family. Either way, it's such a fun craft ! Grab some cardboard and let the bear fun begin!
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The best things in life are free - like this lovely amigurumi bunny in bow tie pattern by Marina Dzubenko at Amiguroom Toys! Like most of the people you are likely to ask what exactly amigurumi is, until you see the beautiful patterns and you instantly fall in love with it. Amigurumi is a Japanese crocheting technique of creating fun and beautiful stuffed animals using yarns , just like this lovely little bunny in bow tie. So grab a skein of soft yarn , make this lovely amigurumi bunny in bow tie today, and create a darling new stuffed animal for your loved one.
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Rock painting rocks! We love rock painting crafts, and we instantly fell in love with Sustain My Craft Habit' s new rock painting design. With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, these lovely heart painted rocks give us the inspiration we needed to create fun little valentine's gifts. ( Just "lost" them around the house and wait until someone finds them. Isn't it super fun? ) These easy rock painting ideas , with mandala designs , are also a great way to relax, be artistic and make a perfect craft for Valentine’s Day. Or any day really! Get the tutorial and let's paint a rock:
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Have you seen those scratch art kits you can buy in craft stores? The ones where you scratch an image onto a black surface and it appears in rainbow colours? They are actually very easy to make yourself at home, so long as you have the time and patience to make them! Their version has an Easter spin on it, with the scratch art base being made in the shape of an easter egg but of course you could make this in any shape you like at any time of year.
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This time Bored Paracord presents you a gorgeous paracord design : the conquistador paracord bracelet. In this nice step-by-step video tutorial you can learn how to make this beautiful conquistador paracord bracelet with simple knots using nylon parachute cord ( paracord ) with plastic buckles. This paracord bracelet design is fairly easy to make but the outcome is so gorgeous and unique! This DIY conquistador paracord bracelet can be a great gift for your friends/family members , but of course you can create one for yourself as well. This parachute cord conquistador bracelet will look gorgeous in any color and size, even you can make stylish and unique paracord belts with this knotting technique!
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Projects like these make us love the art of crochet so much! Just look at this cute bunny with an Easter egg ! Who can resist this cute little bunny with an Easter egg face? By following along Alena Zaitseva's free amigurumi pattern at Amiguroom Toys you can create this super cute crochet bunny with an Easter egg 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 bunny with an Easter egg for your friends or family members, they will love it!
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This paper plate magnet maze is a really clever afternoon activity! Kids will love these! This paper plate maze would also be a great project to do for a party event, or when you just need a quick craft project for those lazy summer afternoons. Thus, if you have a paper plate, dowel, and markers already lying around the house, go on a quick trip to pick up some magnets at the craft store, then get started on this summer project as soon as possible. You can create these fun maze games with any theme, the possibilities are endless! Use your creativity!
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Now that it’s spring and all of the beautiful tulip bulbs are in full bloom it’s a perfect time to celebrate spring time with a pretty tulip craft. This paper straw tulip craft is bright and beautiful just like a real tulip and it’s crazy simple to throw together for an afternoon craft. Watch the video at I heart crafty things to see how easy it is to make these pretty paper tulips! If Mother's Day coming up, we bet you have flowers on your mind. Gift mom something beautiful and handmade like these gorgeous paper flower bouquets. Kids can get in on the fun by helping fold the paper, tape, glue and assemble the paper spring flowers.
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Besides bringing a magical beauty to any garden, butterflies help promote growth by pollinating flowers. You can attract more butterflies to your yard with these super easy to make and frugal DIY butterfly feeders – one made with a ceramic plate and one made with a mason jar – that also serve as attractive garden ornaments. Mother Nature would definitely approve. Dont forget to hot glue some colorful silk flowers on your butterfly feeders to help attract butterflies. Fill the feeders with the sugar water butterfly food, and watch your beautiful garden butterflies as they enjoying it!
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DIY Christmas ornaments are one of those classic Christmas craft projects that will always be a great craft. Here is Creative Mamy's spin on this timeless DIY ! Felt Christmas bauble gnomes are something that you can do together with the kids to get in the Christmas mood! You can display these cute felt gnomes as a part of your winter / Christmas decor. The best part is that these felt gnomes are so easy to customize ( you can make spring or even autumn versions by changing the color scheme ). Follow Creative Mamy's step-by-step tutorial and create your own adorable felt Christmas gnome ornaments now!
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Do you have an ordinary and boring office chair ? It's time to give it a new life! A nice fabric can always make a big difference! With only 2 yards of textile ( and without any special experience in furniture upholstery ) you can turn your boring office chair into a piece of art! You can use any thick colorful fabrics to re-upholster your office chair or experiment with other materials ( imagine a nice denim chair or one from a knitted sweater ! ) With this nice idea you can easily decorate your office or the kids room without spending too much money on it!
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Do you and your kids love to sit and observe insects outside during the summer? One of our favorites to observe is dragonflies. They are absolutely gorgeous don’t you think? If you are big fans of them like me you are going to love this sparkly clothespin dragonfly craft. It makes a fabulous insect craft for kids and summer kids craft. You can turn this darling clothespin dragonfly craft into fridge magnets by gluing magnets onto the back of the clothespins. Now you can display kids’ artwork, your to-do list, or important papers in style on your fridge.
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This cute mushroom deviled egg appettizer is a perfect addition to a delicious spring / easter egg salad or you can serve them as a fun appetizer in a spring / easter party. If you would like to spice up these little mushroom eggs a little bit you can fill them with any type of homemade creams (egg cream, tuna cream, cream cheese cream), or remove the inside of the hard boiled eggs and use them as miniature salad "bowls": spring egg salads with majo works very well with them! It's not just a healthy appetizer but very delicious too!
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Do you have ordinary, boring sweets or fruit drinks? Make unique, fun gifts out of them with Early Learning Ideas' super fun Easter bunny gift wrapper printable. This is a super easy Easter/spring craft and it can be very handy when you need to wrap your freshly bought but not-so-pretty Easter gifts. You can use the bunny wrappers to wrap Easter presents or you can create various Easter decors with this cute little free printable wrapper. ( For ex. use them in empty mason jars to create a fun Easter bunny vase ! )
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The best things in life are free - like these lovely amigurumi animal doll patterns by The Friendly Red Fox ! Like most of the people you are likely to ask what exactly amigurumi is, until you see the beautiful patterns and you instantly fall in love with it. Amigurumi is a Japanese crocheting technique of creating fun and beautiful stuffed animals and dolls using yarns , just like these lovely little animal dolls. So grab a few skein of yarn , make these lovely amigurumi animal dolls today, and create darling new toys for your loved ones!
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Some Halloween costumes are just too complicated, especially when you need a costume last-minute and don’t want to do anything over-the-top when you’re just going to work for the day. With the right paint products, you can simplify this cute Halloween costume using just a painted shirt and a headband and create a DIY simple ice cream t-shirt to pair with a honeycomb cherry headband! Wear your t-shirt with pants, jeans or a skirt of your choice and still feel as festive as everyone else for Halloween !
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Watch this video tutorial by DIY Nikol & Alexandra and learn h ow to wrap gifts ! These fun gift wrapping ideas will make your presents stand out under the tree. No matter what presents you decide to gift your loved ones, a well-wrapped package always makes it more meaningful. These wrapping ideas may even result in a new Christmas tradition or signature style of packaging you become known for. And, because they're lovely to look at, friends and family may even take extra time opening their Christmas presents, rather than tearing right into it.
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Today Duchess Gala is sharing a free amigurumi pattern with us for : a lovely crochet rainbow flower doll toy ! Adorable, isn't it? We love handmade amigurumi dolls so much, because they have lots of personality and the kids will love them more than any expensive store bought toy ! This adorable amigurumi flower doll toy should be easy peasy to crochet since it uses only basic crochet loops. Create a set of super cute flower doll amigurumi s for your kids or grandkids they will love it! You can crochet the flower doll in any size and color they will be lovely in any form!
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When you receive a bouquet of fresh roses, preserve their beauty and fragrance by drying the rose petals. Dried rose petals are perfect for making potpourri, but they can also be used as dramatic embellishments in card making, as an organic element when pouring your own candles and soap, or even as confetti for weddings and bridal showers. There are several ways to dry rose petals, from microwaving them to pressing them between the pages of a book. Whatever method you choose, you may be surprised how easy it is to do, and how lovely the results.
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In this nice kanzashi video tutorial you will learn how to make twisted flower with sewn in beads ! Gorgeous, isn't it? You can use these beautiful kanzashi ( folded ribbon ) flowers to decorate your christmas tree , you can use them as nice acessories / jewelries , or it can be a perfect gift for any occasion! Despite the look this delicate beaded ribbon flower is very easy to make ( just a little bit time consuming but it absolutely worth the time and effort! ) You can use any colour and patern ribbons to make this gorgeous kanzashi flower , it will look gorgeous in cream/white, pastels and in vibrant colours too!
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If you need a pretty DIY Mother’s Day gift or a beautiful ( and easy to make ) bookmark, we've got you covered with this gorgeous felt flower bookmark by Jessica. If you’re constantly loosing regular bookmarks and you still read old school, non-e-reader style books ( just like us ) here's a great, custom way of marking your page which is pretty and won’t fall out or get lost! This felt project is super easy, even the kids can create some. This pretty felt flower bookmark is also a perfect gift for any occasion!
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Fun free Valentine printable coloring page bookmarks are a great gift for classmates to help kids be creative & encourage reading too! Personalized & cute! Are you gearing up for Valentine’s Day? Here are some beautiful free Valentine's bookmarks for your little artists! With Valentine's day upon us what better way to start the season off than to encourage kids to develop a love and thirst for reading that will last a lifetime? This cute and colorful Valentine's cay coloring page bookmark is the perfect way to bring fun and excitement to your children’s reading activities whatever their age.
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Do you love crochet and super adorable handmade soft toys ? Crochet Barbos the amigurumi dog by Daria Baysh and Amiguroom! This lovely amigurumi dog can be a wonderful handmade gift for your kids ( or grandkids ) . This lovely dog pattern works up really quickly, and doesn’t take much yarn to make. Crochet a couple for all of the dog -lovers in your life. Amigurumi toys are such great gifts for any special occasion, such as: baby showers , Christmas or birthdays!
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Make a super adorable mermaid doll by following along this wonderful tutorial by A Beautiful Mess! As usual, at A Beautiful Mess, you will find the free sewing pattern and an easy-to-follow step-by-step tutorial. Begin by printing the mermaid pattern and choosing your favorite mermaid colors. Beginner seamstresses and sewers need not fear! All you’ll need for whipping up this lovely little mermaid doll is simple basic stitches. This DIY mermaid plushie could even be a great project to learn the fundamentals of sewing. So grab your fabric stash and your favorite kiddo and start planning an afternoon of summer crafting !
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Playing with super cute huggable plushies are so comforting and fun! The perfect reason to play with lovely plush animals ( regardless of your age ) is to crochet one for yourself! ( Or to crochet it as a lovely handmade gift for your friends or family members. ) This time create this lovely amigurumi bunny boy from a few skeins of yarn by following Tatyana Ponamareva's free crochet pattern. You can make this lovely huggable amigurumi bunny boy from any color and size yarn , the end result will be wonderful and it will surely bring great joy to the one who gets it.
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This little wooden Santa , alone makes a cute decoration for your Christmas tree . Or you can add a star to the top and bottom and make a lovely Christmas window decoration or mobile with it. Other than a bit of drying time, he is quickly made. Make a few adorable wooden Santa mobile and then you have a little something to take along as a gift if you are invited somewhere during the holidays. The pattern is simple. It is just one piece to cut out and paint. Embellish your Santa according to your taste or to what you may have. You can add beads, buttons and small decorating elements to his hat or to the front of him.
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