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Butterflies with quilling
With the help of this super, detailed video quilling tutorial you can create this gorgeous and unique quilled butterfly easily! You wont believe me if I say it's a very easy easter/sprig craft project , but it is! ( And also low budget, because you don't need special tools to create it! ) This gorgeous paper strip butterfly is a perfect addition to you spring decor or you can use it to spice up your gift cards and presents.
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Gorgeous and easy crepe paper peonies - spring decor
Are you looking for a quick, easy, frugal but still gorgeous spring/Easter or wedding decor ? Try this beautiful crepe paper peony ! These gorgeous paper flowers can be great decors in your home at spring/ Easter or you can give them as nice gifts for special occasions ( such as: mother's day, birthdays, graduation or wedding parties etc ). Watch this nice step-by-step video tutorial and learn how to make a gorgeous crepe paper or tissue paper peony in minutes! You can make the paper peonies in any color and size, they will be gorgeous in any form! This spring craft project is so easy, even the kids can create a few flowers for their mommies!
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DIY Butterfly paper plate puppet - fun butterfly craft for kids
Kids will not only love the creative process of making this paper plate fluttering butterfly craft but afterwards they will have a blast getting to play with it. All they have to do is move the craft stick around on the back of the paper plate and watch as their butterfly flutters around the sky and above the colorful flower garden . This creative butterfly craft by IHeartCraftyThings is perfect for a colorful spring craft or summer craft and makes a great compliment to learning about and observing butterflies around your home or neighborhood.
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DIY Easter - spring look and find sensory bottle (I spy bottle)
Just when it seems like spring will never come, we realize that it’s right around the corner. To help celebrate this beautiful and amazing season, create a fun craft that Kim (730 Sage Street ) calls a "look and find spring sensory bottle" ( I spy bottle ). You can turn this I spy bottle easily into a game: use 15 completely different items in the bottle then create a list of the things and make it a game to find all of them. So fun! Visit 730 Sage Street and create one fun spring I spy bottle with the kids:
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DIY Chalkboard Christmas tree
Be extremely crafty and minimal: create a chalkboard Christmas tree from your storage closet's door! This craft by Lana Red Studio is very easy and the outcome is so gorgeous and unique! Of course it's not necessary to use an old door , you can also use a big piece of wood. What we love the most in this craft is that it doesn’t take up too much space : this DIY Chalkboard Christmas tree is perfect for tiny apartments! Read this step-by-step DIY tutorial by Lana Red Studio and create your very own gorgeous DIY Chalkboard Christmas tree:
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DIY Driftwood clock - rustic home decor
If you've already got a perfectly water-worn, sun-bleached piece of driftwood turn it into a gorgeous, one-of-a-kind, rustic driftwood clock with Sustain My Craft Habit's step-by-step craft tutorial ! Clock kits are readily available and come in a variety of sizes and styles, so you can easily choose the perfect one for your driftwood piece. ( Make sure to consider the size of your driftwood to ensure they’ll fit well together. ) You can mark the numbers with little gold dots on the clock face if you miss them, or be creative! Get the tutorial at sustainmycrafthabit.com and create your very own rustic driftwood clock today:
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Never tie your shoes again - ribbon fasteners
Really useful and cheap way of DIY Shoe Fasteners ( or DIY Shoe Ties ) that will let you never lace your shoes and never tie them again! It is very popular now to exchange ordinary shoelace for modern designed shoe fasteners. So she tried to make her own design with colorful hair ties ( or scrunchies ) ! You will need to tie them once, and then just slip on your shoes. Because of hair ties are elastic and flexible - it is very comfortable to walk and run in your shoes. And what we like most of all - there are sooo many colors and designs of scrunchies , that you can make your shoes really unique!
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Quick and easy DIY banana costume (costume making tutorial)
This DIY banana costume by Studio DIY is perhaps the easiest and funniest costume we’ve ever seen! Fun, colorful and instantly recognizable! Deciding on a costume for a party or Halloween is never easy. Buying or renting costumes can also be an expensive investment, especially if you go to a lot of themed parties. This super fun banana costume is an easy and affordable way to stand out at any party! There are so many different types of fruits you can dress up as, such as apples, bananas, strawberries, and grapes, and if there are a couple of you going together, you could even go as a fruit bowl!
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Plastic cup crow - easy & fun fall craft for kids
As the temperatures drop and leaves on the treas start changing their colors it's time to share some fall crafts for kids to make! There are plenty of scarecrow crafts for fall, but let’s not forget the crows ! This adorable little plastic cup crow by Crafts by Amanda is a fun fall craft for kids. This plastic cup crow is a great project for a fall or harvest party, for a craft station at your school’s fall carnival or just for a fun afternoon craft for kids.
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Adorable paper plate sloth - fun & easy paper plate craft for kids
Are your kids sloth fans? Then they’ll LOVE this super adorable paper plate sloth craft ! This paper plate sloth by I Heart Crafty Things is so easy to make using the free printable template and such a fun craft to play with! Get the tutorial and the free template , and let the fun begin:
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Miniature angel plushie (or Christmas ornament) - free sewing pattern
Today Iryna shares with us this super adorable free miniature fabric angel plushie pattern! In this nice craft site you will find a pictorial & written sewing tutorial on how to sew this super cute Miniature angel plushie. With this adorable and easy sewing project you can use up your fabric scraps and lace trims easily and create gorgeous Christmas ornaments at the same time! Of course you can create large angel dolls for the kids with enlarging the original sewing pattern as well! Read this tutorial and sew a lovely Miniature angel ornament! (To use the pattern download link  please choose the "original language" button below! The pattern download link will be under the pictorial tutorial in blue. )
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DIY Plastic bottle bells (Christmas decor from plastic bottles)
Are you looking for an easy Christmas / winter kids craft idea which involves recycling ? Try this brilliant craft idea by Creative Mamy: the plastic bottle Christmas bells ! These cute little winter/Christmas decors are so easy to make even the smallest crafty hands can make some! And which can be better than creating beautiful winter/Christmas decors and recycling some plastic junk at the same time? This plastic bottle Christmas decor can also be a wonderful, low-budget group craft project !
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DIY Easy wine cork spring - summer wreath
We simply love this wine cork wreath by Make It Yours! If you are a wino from way back and have tons of wine corks this super adorable wine cork summer-spring wreath is a perfect craft project for you! Melissa's instructions on this wreath are excellent and this cute home decor looks relatively easy ( and inexpensive ) to do. The best part? This can be a brilliant recycling ( FREE ) home decor project for you if you have all of the supplies lying around in your stash! So lets's drink wine and create a gorgeous summer-spring wine cork flower wreath - it's a win-win situation, isn't it?
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Amigurumi witch Halloween decor - free amigurumi pattern
Perfect for decorating , crochet wreath patterns can be made for many different seasons, including Halloween ! This time Bogi will show you how to crochet this spooktacular Halloween witch decor , in no time! This is a free amigurumi / crochet pattern, it's beginner friendly, and so easy to customize! So don' hesitate, grab your needles and let the fun begin!
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DIY Painted mouse rocks - rock painting for kids
Summer is the perfect season for rock hunting! In this kids craft tutorial learn how to make sweet little painted mouse rocks, perfect for kids of all ages. Rock hunting groups are popping up faster than movie theater popcorn in cities around the country, and for good reason. Rock hunting is a fun way to get outside into nature, spend time with family, spread kindness, and unite communities. Don’t hide the rocks & pebbles in your mother’s kitchen cabinet: create cute painted rock mouse from them!
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DIY White fabric ( felt ) winter wreath
We love this felt winter wreath not only because of its soft fluffiness, because it was really easy to make. No fancy sewing, pinning, tucking, hot gluing, chain sawing or other dangerous activities needed. We've been obsessed lately with felted wool sweater crafting, and this would be a great use for those scraps. Plus you wouldn’t have to cut half as many squares because a felted sweater is usually several times thicker than store bought felt. Of course to create a similar fluffy winter wreath you can experiment with other fabrics and even with paper as well!
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Octopus for a preemie - free crochet octopus pattern
There is a fantastic crochet group in Denmark, which encourages crocheters to make little octopuses for premature babies. Someone may be surprised to hear it, but research shows that the arms of the crocheted octopuses remind the little babies of the umbilical cord in their mommies’ bellies and make them feel safer. Here you can find a free English version of crocheted preemie octopus pattern by My Nomad Home which actually is an easy, one day project. Give something back to the society and make a few octopuses for these little babies, who have been born prematurely and  encourage other crocheters to do the same!
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DIY Papa bear & Mama bear card - Mother's and Father's day cards
Do you call your momMama bear ” or your dadPapa bear ”? Follow along The Best Ideas For Kids' step-by-step card making tutorial and give them a super adorable handmade bear card for Mother’s day or Father’s day ! ( Or you can make this lovely Mama bear or Papa bear card any time of the year! ) These bears are adorable, and kids will love making them. Get The Best Ideas For Kids' the free bear card template and let's get crafting:
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DIY Rustic advent calendar with driftwood ( fabric bag advent calendar )
With all of the hustle and bustle of the holidays , it's not hard to lose track of time. Before you know it, it's Christmas ! Countdown to Christmas with this beautiful, rustic, DIY advent calendar by Craft And Creativity. Whether you want a grown-up or kiddie version, this advent calendar is just begging to be made. Not only is this a handy and exciting holiday decor , because of the anticipation it builds, but it's also a great kids' craft too. Not to mention that this Christmas calendar makes great Christmas decor you can use year after year. This version has a nostalgic feel, and the fabric bags are just brilliant, because bags are super versatile ( you can use any size, any color and any pattern to create your handmade advent calendar ).
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Little kawaii crochet eggnog - free amigurumi pattern
Know an eggnog lover? We've got the perfect gift idea for him/her: a super cute amigurumi  eggnog! Whether you're gifting it as a toy or as home decor, this free amigurumi pattern will thrill eggnog fanatics. This cute crochet ( amigurumi ) eggnog  can be a perfect handmade gift or handmade toy for your kids / grandkids because, this super adorable amigurumi eggnog is a perfect soft toy for both boys and girls! In this great amigurumi blog you will find a wonderful free  amigurumi eggnog pattern which will help you to create this adorable crocheted toy with lots of interesting details, personality and cuteness!
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Magical watercolor Easter egg - fun Easter craft for kids
Invite your children to paint watercolor surprise Easter egg art to see what magically appears! This time Rhythms Of Play will teach you how to make these beautiful and oh-so- fun to paint Easter eggs. Creating watercolor surprise Easter egg art using a watercolor resist medium is an easy Easter art project for kids ( and adults! ). Of course, this fun and easy painting technique is perfect for other holidays as well! Imagine a beautifully decorated watercolor painted christmas tree, or a bunch of giant baubles with gorgeous patterns!
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Kids craft - popsicle stick crocodiles with pipe cleaners
Bring out your craft sticks /popsicle sticks and pipe cleaners as we’re making a craft stick crocodile craft today! These little pipe cleaner crocodiles look super fun, and what’s even more fun is that once your kids make them, they will be able to play with them.You can create a whole swamp with a single cardboard base and some paint, or add more crocodile family members with alter the spatulas size. This super easy kids craft idea is a perfect indoor activity, or you can go out with them and play in the outside "jungle".
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DIY Margarita body scrub (body scrub recipe)
Homemade body scrubs are super simple to make, cost-efficient, chemical free, effective at exfoliating your skin and leaving you feeling pampered as the scrubs you can buy at fancy beauty stores! This time The Sweetest Occasion will teach you how to make your very own margarita body scrub ! We bet that you have everything you need at home to transform your bathroom into a tropical vacation. ( All of the ingredients are super simple: you can grab them at the grocery store or find in your pantry and you don’t have to be crafty to make a body scrub. ) Get the recipe and make your margarita body scrub today:
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DIY Spring mega block puzzle (free printable)
We’re huge fans of easy,fun and low budget puzzles! Turn some old unused mega blok (or lego duplo) bricks into a fun new puzzle game with this nice free spring printable! This mega block spring puzzle is perfect for little hands and who doesn’t love building with blocks? Of course you can adapt this creative craft idea and create other fun puzzle games with family photos or your kid's favorite cartoon characters!  You can make more difficult puzzles with using smaller lego - like block pieces. Now, even if you aren’t seeing the warmer Spring weather quite yet, you can brighten up your preschooler’s day with a few flowers, a rainbow, and some fun Spring showers.
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DIY Felt dog keychain (free sewing pattern)
We are huge fans of stuffed animals , and felt ! We adore felt as a craft material because it does't fray so it's very easy to work with, and it's so versatile! This cute felt dog can be made under an afternoon with simple hand sewing ( blanket stitch ) . Cute, isn't it? At Craftideas.info you will find the felt dog's sewing pattern for free! With Craftideas' free pattern creating one super cute felt puppy ( as an adorable baby mobile piece, soft toy, keychain or cat toy ) will be a piece of cake! This felt dog may be your favorite felt craft you have made in a while!
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Fausto the amigurumi Christmas monkey (free amigurumi pattern)
Besides being totally adorable, this crochet Christmas monkey pattern by AmourFou is completely free so you can experiment with it without blowing your crochet budget. This adorable amigurumi Christmas monkey is ready for cuddles from your favorite kiddo. If you're stitching the Christmas monkey as a toy for a young child, swap the safety eyes for crocheted or embroidered eyes instead. Crochet a little Christmas monkey as a toy or as a cute little display on the shelf. 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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Easy DIY 3D paper star - Christmas decoration
We love the magic that Christmas decorations can create. Especially paper stars ! These easy DIY Paper stars by Elizabeth Joan Designs can instantly transform a ho-hum space into something truly magical. These DIY paper star lanterns make pretty decorations with cut out patterns or even without lights inside. ( You could make a gold star to put on your Christmas tree! ) Elizabeth will teach you how to make these super simple but also super gorgeous paper stars in no time with a few simple steps:
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Crochet Grinch Christmas tree ornament (free amigurumi pattern)
Know a Grinch lover? We've got the perfect gift idea for them: a crochet Grinch Christmas tree ornament! Whether you're gifting it as a toy or as home decor, this free amigurumi pattern will thrill Grinch fanatics. This cute crochet ( amigurumi ) Grinch Christmas tree ornament  can be a perfect handmade gift or handmade toy for your kids / grandkids. In this great amigurumi blog you will find a wonderful free  amigurumi Grinch Christmas tree ornament pattern which will help you to create this adorable crocheted ornament with interesting details, personality and cuteness!
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DIY Shopping cart quarter keeper ( Free crochet pattern)
If you’re an avid shopper just like us, you know the struggle of finding (and keeping) a quarter with you at all times to unlock one of the rental cars. So what do we need? A crocheted quarter keeper keychain!  And what Ashlea will give us? A free crochet pattern! To crochet this quarter keeper keychain  you’ll only use one stitch: the single crochet. Show off your fancy quarter keeper keychain, and make one for everyone for presents!
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DIY Bath tea - all natural skin care (bath tea recipe)
DIY Bath tea will be your evening soak's new best friend because homemade bath tea is the easiest way to transform your evening bath into an all-natural spa situation. More glamorous than your regular bathwater, and even better for your skin & health than your daily dose of tea! Bath tea is pretty much what its name says: a cotton cloth bag filled with various herbs, flowers, salts, powdered milk, and many other skin soothing natural ingredients. Simply fill a bag with your bath tea, tie it, and hook over your hot tap while you run your bath, as usual, letting the water flow through the tea bag to create an indulgent bespoke soak.
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Little amigurumi bunny in dress (free amigurumi pattern)
Nothing's cuter than a stuffed animal, and this little crochet ( amigurumi ) bunny is no exception! This lovely bunny pattern by @inna_chi_hm at Amiguroom Toys works up really quickly and doesn’t take much yarn to make. So grab your yarn basket and crochet a lovely bunny for all of the bunny -lovers in your life!
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Fingerprint pumpkin wall art - fun fall craft for kids
We LOVE easy crafts and activities that toddlers can do, and of course, we love fingerprint crafts ! This time One Little Project will show you how to make this super cute fingerprint pumpkin! Your kids will love dipping their fingers into the paint to help make the fingerprints for these pumpkins. If you make them on a nice thick canvas, as Debbie did, they can be pulled out each year for some cheerful fall decor! Have fun experimenting with different patterns and color combinations! ( We LOVE how the paint creates a marble effect when the colors mix! )
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DIY Floating teacup fall centerpiece - fall decor
Give any room in your house a magical touch with Tsvoric's beautiful floating teacup design! If you love all things ethereal and natural , we can't imagine a better fall decoration than this gorgeous DIY floating teacup fall centerpiece, that turns an ordinary teacup and saucer into an artistic and winsome fall decoration. Throw it on your mantelpiece alongside fall leaves or other DIY fall decors for a perfect medley of quirky woodland designs and cute teacups ! Watch the step-by-step video tutorial and learn the how-tos! ( Ps: you can use a simple fork instead of the wire as a teacup stand )
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DIY Tulip pen - Mother's day gift
Today Muslin&Merlot will show you how to make a beautiful tulip pen ! We simply love wonderful tulip bouquets around the house at spring . However, we don't really like cut flowers because watching them die in a vase makes us really sad. This spring craft is easy, quick and the outcome is so gorgeous! This sweet tulip flower pen can be a great home decor or gifts for a special occasion! You can make the tulip flower pens in vibrant fun spring colors or in stylish sophisticated pastel colors, it will look gorgeous in any form! Give them as wedding party favors, mother's day gifts or just for fun, they will be a great hit!
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Kanzashi  ( or TsuNami ) fold christmas trees
This beautiful Christmas Tree is made from 2 types of Kanzashi fold (or TsuNami) petals, round tip and pointy tip. Watch these 2 videos which they made to show you how to fold it. Perhaps you need to practice first before you can get a perfect fold for a start. Trust me, it is not as difficult as you see and think!
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