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Fun DIY mouth shape party horn photo booth props
Can you believe that New Years is almost here!? Ah! How will you ring in the new year ? Today Leslie from Pink Stripey Socks is here to share a fun and crafty way to usher in 2018. Party horn photo booth props ! These fun DIY mouth shape party horn photo booth props are so cute and easy to make . The kids will want to help out too! These fun DIY mouth shape party horn photo booth props are so great to make with the whole gang. Everyone can express their creativity and design their own party horn props ! Once you’re done, pop ‘em into your mouth for a hilarious welcome to the New Years !
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Easy DIY paper party hats
Here’s a fun and quick glitter filled party project : DIY glitter party hats for the holidays ! With tinsel pompoms ! It's so sparkly! These paper party hats are easy peasy and the glitter stays right where it should! Now about all that glitter you accidentally dumped on the floor. Well, we can’t help with that. Long live glitter ! Of course if you haven't got paper cones at hand you can make some from regular paper sheets at no time with following >> this << video tutorial.
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DIY Moana's flower headband - costume for kids
If you love the Moana movie, and pretty DIY costumes this gorgeous and oh-so-easy to make flower headband will be a great craft  project for you! Just a few sheets of green fleece , a bouquet of faux flowers and you will be able to create baby Moana's beautiful flower headband in no time!  At Ollie's craft blog you will find a nice step-by-step video tutorial on how to make this beautiful  flower crown! Of course this fun lower headband can be used as a part of other DIY costumes as well so it's a perfect addition for quick Halloween or dress up party costumes.
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Crochet newborn deer bonnet (free crochet pattern)
Look at this super sweet little DIY deer bonnet ! This cute crocheted hat by Spin A Yarn Crochet can be a great addition to a baby photo shoot or your can use it as a cozy autumn / winter baby hat . This pattern is free and the assembly is also super simple! Feel free to add some flowers or leaves ( crocheted or otherwise! ) to make your newborn bonnet even more darling! Get this lovely free newborn deer bonnet crochet pattern at spinayarncrochet.com:
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Easy crochet butterfly keychain - free crochet pattern
Who doesn't love gorgeous colorful butterflies ? If you are on a hunt for a beautiful gift for your friends ( which is also super easy and quick to crochet ) , you will love this butterfly pattern ! This crocheted butterfly keychain is a very fun way to accessorize your bags or you can gift it to your friends for a special occasion - either way: everyone will love it! With this nice step-by-step spring butterfly crochet tutorial , making one ( or two ) gorgeous buttefrly keychain from scrap yarns will be a piece of cake!
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DIY Dimensional crochet flower artwork - free crochet patterns
Give the gift of flowers that will last! These crochet flowers glued to canvas are perfect for Mother’s Day or as a Teacher Appreciation gift! And the bonus is that this project really doesn’t take more than 1-2 hours! Sarah used Lily Sugar ‘n Cream 100% cotton yarn because of the rich, bright colors and smooth texture. This yarn doesn’t fuzz up like the acrylic tends to do. If you can't find mason jar zipper bags don't panic, just download one mason jar pattern from >> here <<, print it out and glue on your canvas!
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DIY Puppy key pouch - syberian husky (free sewing pattern)
In conjunction with the Chinese New Year ( Year of the Dog - 2018 ) ,here is a super cute and easy dog themed sewing project : a siberian husky puppy key pouch. Now you can keep your keys in the cozy key pouch and protect your items from being scratched or tangled up by the keys when placing them together in the bag or purse. Siberian husky puppy key pouch is a palm sized cute little cozy key holder ,with a lobster claw clasp attach to a split ring by a cord or chain. Pull the split key ring out from the key pouch to get the keys, pull the clasp to draw the keys back to the pouch.
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DIY Dog coin purse - Jack Russell Terrier (free sewing pattern)
Hope you have enjoyed sewing the previous dog themed sewing projects, now get ready to sew an another one: a super adorable Jack Russell terrier inspired dog coin purse. This adorable Jack Russell dog coin purse has 2 big round black eyes, a black round nose and a little tongue stick out from the mouth. Just too cute to handle! It is a palm sized cute little dog coin purse with zipper closure, suitable for keeping loose coins and some cash notes. However, if you prefer a larger size dog purse , you can always enlarge the template during printing and adjust the materials accordingly.
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Elegant white tatted earring (  step-by-step tatting tutorial )
Tatting is a craft technique that may look very difficult at first glance, but it's unbelievably easy ( after you learn the few basic knots ) ! Once you have mastered the basic knots, the most difficult patterns will be a piece of cake for you! This is a great step-by-step video tatting tutorial that will take you through the steps of creating a beautiful, elegant, white tatted earring . This beautiful , elegant handmade earring can be a great accessory for any special occasion such as weddings OR you can use them to spice up your everyday life because this gorgeous tatted earring will look gorgeous in any color! ( Free picture pattern: >> here << )
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Elegant crochet regency reticule - handbag  (free crochet pattern)
If you are a big Pride and Prejudice or Jane Austen fan AND you love to crochet ,we have got the perfect project for you! The lady’s handbag of that time period characterized by a drawstring and tassels . Many of you showed interest in the design and thankfully Stephanie took step-by-step photos so we can share the process and pattern with you!
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Easy DIY one piece ribbon rose - video kanzashi tutorial
In this nice step-by-step video tutorial you can learn how to make this gorgeous ( and super easy to make ) satin rose ! We love kanzashi ( ribbon folding ) technique because it's super easy and the outcome is always soo beautiful and unique! You can use this beautiful, delicate satin rose at your wedding , or you can make one as a beautiful gift for a special occasion! This kanzashi ( ribbon ) flower will look gorgeous in any color! Of course you can use this ribbon rose it as a nice spring / Easter decor but it will look gorgeous as a handmade accessory / jewelry as well!
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DIY Hand embroidered bunny brooch ( step-by-step tutorial )
Want to create a special gift for someone you love? Try this super gorgeous rustic / vintage style hand embroidered rabbit brooch! This lovely hand embroidered bunny brooch is so elegant an unique! You can wear it as a prefect everyday accessory or as a cute Easter accent.With a handy little pin you can attach this fabric bunny brooch to your clothes, or it can be a beautiful pendant as well! If the auto- translation doesn't work please select "russian" as the source language at the top of the masterclass page!
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How to crochet a Virus shawl  - ste-by-step crochet tutorial  (virus pattern)
The crochet virus shawl is one of the most famous shawls of today’s era. Luckily for you, it is a free pattern available! You can find the written pattern of this gorgeous virus shawl by clicking >> here <<.. Watch Bella Coco's step-by-step video crochet tutorial on how to crochet this gorgeous and easy to make shawl in your style! This gorgeous shawl will look gorgeous in any color but the most beautiful versions are using color changing yarns.
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DIY Hand embroidered little white bunny brooch
Want to create a special gift for someone you love? Try this super gorgeous rustic / vintage style hand embroidered rabbit brooch! This lovely hand embroidered bunny brooch is so elegant an unique! You can wear it as a prefect everyday accessory or as a cute Easter accent.With a handy little pin you can attach this fabric bunny brooch to your clothes, or it can be a beautiful pendant as well! If the auto- translation doesn't work please select "russian" as the source language at the top of the masterclass page!
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Quick and easy little crochet butterfly - free pattern
We absolutely love tiny crochet projects because they are so quick and easy to make and they can be used in so many ways. That's why we thought that it would be nice to share with you Todolwen's free little crochet butterfly pattern. Spring is the perfect time to chase butterflies, but if that's not your style, use this crochet butterfly pattern to bring them to you instead! With several size and color options, the possibilities are endless. For crochet regulars, this will take about three minutes to make. Even for beginners ,however, this is a super easy pattern with tutorials . These little crochet butterflies can adorn hair clips, home decorations, and scrapbook pages, or you can stick it on your dashboard to celebrate nature on your drive to work
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DIY Bunny coin purse (free sewing pattern & tutorial)
Cherry Bunny is a cute little rabbit with a pair of long lop eared in cherry red color, she is a cheerful bunny who loves to hop around playing in the bush. This bunny coin purse is about a palm sized 3.5″ x 3.5″ ( without the ears ) & 4.5″ x 4.5″ ( with ears ) coin purse with zipper closure, suitable for keeping loose coins and some cash notes. However, if you prefer a larger size purse , you can always enlarge CraftPassion's free bunny purse template during printing and adjust the materials accordingly.
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DIY Mystery braid leather bracelet tutorial
Today we are sharing with you our latest crafty obsession: mystery braid bracelets by A Pumpkin And A Princess! Maybe you asking now what the mystery is. The mystery behind this leather bracelet is that the braid is made without any loose ends. Still confused? Don’t worry she has pictures to show you exactly what we talking about. This mystery braid bracelet tutorial is easy to follow and you can find the supplies at your local craft store or on Amazon. Let's get crafty!
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How to make ric rac flowers ( easy DIY fabric ribbon roses )
These little ric rac flowers ( roses ) are so cute, and super easy to make! And they’re the perfect accessory: you can add them to hair clips, headbands, shoe clips, purses, backpacks, etc. Or set them in a small bowl on a table to add a pop of color to your decor: they’re so versatile! With following this nice step-by-step tutorial by PracticallyFunctional.com you will be able to make this gorgeous little ric-rac rose in no time!
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Amigurumi craft granny - crochet granny organizer (free pattern)
Are you looking for versatile and super cute storage for your crochet stuff ? Why don’t you try this super cute crochet granny organizer ? This amigurumi granny doll designed by Zhaya Designs Amigurumis is everything you need for organizing your craft tools . It is a scissors pocket, pin cushion and hook divider all in one! Plus it has a bunch more useful nooks and crannies.Visit Zhaya's site and get the amigurumi craft granny pattern for free ! ( NOTE: The pattern moved >>> here <<< please use this link instead of the buttons below )
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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 Little deer pouch (sewing pattern & tutorial)
DiDi the baby deer coin purse by Craft Passion is here to greet you all to be happy always, in which ever season, be it hunting of Easter eggs, or watching leaves falling, or sunbathing under the hot sun, or clearing snow in front of your porch. If you love sewing and a have a few nice but small fabric piece this baby deer coin purse is the perfect sewing project for you! This super cute ( kawaii ) DIY deer shape coin purse is a nice way to use up fabric scraps and create a beautiful and useful wallet for you or your friends/family! With this step-by-step tutorial , sewing one patchwork deer coin purse will be a piece of cake! ( Well, it's not the easiest sewing project because of it's small size, but absolutely not as difficult as it seems! )
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Adorable sheep purse for kids ( free sewing pattern & tutorial )
This might be your favorite sewing project ever! We are so in love with this free sheep purse sewing pattern by Fleece Fun! Seriously, who can resist this sweet little lamb face ? Custom purses can add to a fun personal fashion statement and this sheep purse is also perfect for stashing little treasures and toys in. Visit fleecefun.com, download the free pattern and learn how to make this super adorable sheep purse :
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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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Easy DIY painted seashell necklace - summer craft
Not sure what to do with all those shells you collected from vacation ? Make beautiful seashell necklaces out of them with Pink Stripey Socks' tutorial ! Seashell necklaces make beautiful pieces of jewelry , and they can serve as lovely reminders of a great time you spent at the beach or on vacation. You can also give them away as heartfelt gifts, or even sell them at a local craft fair or market. Because there are so many different kinds of shells , each necklace will be unique, and will have a personal touch.
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DIY Fashion pins from a simple foil tray - recycling craft
Have you gotten caught up in the pin craze yet? Make your own fashion pins out of simple foil trays by following along Fancylooks' step-by-step video tutorial ! These DIY foil tray pins are easy to make and a whole lot of fun to wear! Pick your favorite emoji or symbol to wear or give them as gifts! DIY pins might not sound like something you can craft yourself easily, but they're actually much simpler to make than they sound! Watch the video and learn how to make cool fashion pins out of simple foil trays ( or tin soda cans ) !
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DIY Fleece unicorn hat (free sewing pattern)
This cozy little fleece unicorn hat helps a creative young fashionista make a bold fashion statement! This time Fleece Fun teaches you how to make this super adorable fleece unicorn hat ! And, as an extra, she will provide you a free fleece hat pattern to go along with. You can easily sew this cozy little unicorn hat as part of a fun unicorn costume , winter coziness or just for fun! This fleece unicorn hat is fun to make and a great activity to do with a child.
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DIY Autumn leaf crown - easy and fun fall craft for kids
This autumn leaf c rown by Nurture Store is a simple fall craft for kids that will make them feel like the king or queen of the season! Nurture Store teaches you how to make this beautiful fall crown in no time with simple craft materials such as paper and gorgeous fall leaves. You can use colorful fall leaf prints , real fall leaves or even faux leaves to decorate your autumn crown. So let nature become your muse and your supplies as you figure out ways to incorporate beautiful fall leaves into your crown designs.
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Adorable crochet fox hat - free crochet pattern
Surprise your kid with the cutest crochet animal hat ever! This little crocheted fox hat by The Friendly Red Fox is a cute little cover for your ( or your little one’s ) head, perfect for the fox fans out there. You can make this lovely cozy crochet fox hat as decorative or simple as you want. With Kali's free crochet pattern you can make this lovely fall / autumn fox hat in toddler, child and teen/adult sizes. So grab your crochet needles and let's get crocheting:
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Easy DIY Button tree shirt - sewing tutorial
Today, we are super exited to share this project with you inspired by our favorite season – fall ! This fall button tree shirt by My Own Road and T atertots & Jello is a really easy sew , perfect for beginners. You just have to have lots of patience to sit and hand sew all the button leaves on. We all have those old boring tee's, bags and other plain white accessories and clothes we just don't use anymore. But with this lovely idea you can create wonderful, unique fashion pieces from them! So grab your button box and create this button tree t-shirt with Jen's step-by-step sewing tutorial :
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DIY Crochet snowman gift sack - free crochet pattern
If you are looking for ways to create fun and lovely Christmas gifts this little snowman sack by Repeat Crafter Me is just the perfect project for you! This adorable small crochet snowman gift sack can hold all the goodies and will give each of your kids a sack to open on Christmas! As usual, Repeat Crafter Me shares with us the crochet snowman gift sack pattern for free, so get your skeins and let's get crochet:
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DIY Spotted crochet reindeer hat - free crochet pattern
Winter is the perfect time to cuddle up with your yarn and crochet hooks and make something cozy. Today, Crochet For You gives you this super adorable, simple spotted ( rein ) deer crochet hat pattern for free ! This crochet hat pattern is great for beginners , and simple enough that a more experience d crocheter could whip up a hat in just a couple of hours. You can crochet this cozy spotted deer hat in any color and size which mean you can customize and personalize this crochet hat pattern pretty easily – perfect for the holiday gift giving !
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Little button snowman ( button snowman lapel pin )
Building a snowman is always fun! This time The Joy Of Sharing will show you how to make this lovely little snowman lapel pin with the kids. This little button snowman is just a perfect Christmas gift or you can use them as a lovely holiday gift tag ( or gift card ) embellishments. This little button snowman is also a perfect craft project for using up those one-of-a-kind old buttons creatively. So grab a few white buttons and let's get crafting:
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