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Easy DIY planet costume for kids with hula hoops
Today Amy shares with us her kiddo’s DIY planet Halloween costumes ! Fun idea, isn't it? We love creative Halloween costumes that the kids can dress up in for the rest of the year. With this nice step by step tutorial you will be able to make this fun costume in no time! And the best: if you have hula hoops at home this easy DIY planet costume is a super quick, frugal and easy costume to make! This DIY planet costume can be great costume choice for both boys and girls.
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DIY Tight rope walker circus costume (free sewing tutorial)
We love super pretty DIY costumes ! At first glance this DIY Tight rope walker circus costume may looks crazy, but it’s actually a pretty simple costume .To make this beautiful DIY Tight rope walker circus costume you can use ordinary clothes decorated with a few feathers, tissue paper and tulle. Read this nice step-by-step costume making tutorial and create a gorgeous DIY Tight rope walker circus costume for your little girl!
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Little crochet blue bird - free amigurumi patterb
Do you love crocheting and adorable soft toys ? Crochet this lovely little amigurumi blue bird which can be a wonderful handmade gift for your kids ( or grandkids ) . In this nice crochet /amigurumi blog you will find the amigurumi blue bird pattern for free ! This amigurumi blue bird is an absolutely easy crochet toy project: you can create the blue bird easily even if you are a beginner in amigurumi . This crocheted blue bird doesn't require too much yarn , and it will look great in any color!
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DIY Minion Easter eggs - Easter egg painting idea for kids
DIY Minion Easter eggs – die dyed Easter eggs with movable eyes and string to resemble Minion goggles! What a wonderful Easter egg painting idea ,isn't it? Easter is quickly approaching and we bet that your kids are getting really excited about decorating Easter eggs .This year start creating super fun and adorable Minion Easter Eggs . This Easter egg craft is super easy and suitable for kids of all ages ( with a little parental help )
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DIY Narwhal Easter eggs - Easter egg painting idea for kids
Narwhals like unicorns mixed with whales and they actually exist! Malissa & Machelle used these magical creatures as inspiration for cute little creature eggs this Easter. Now your eggs can be magical just like real narwhals ! We love it! Or you could leave the horns off and have whale eggs for a nautical themed party! These narwhal Easter eggs are perfect for kids of all ages and only require a handful of supplies. Follow this easy step-by-step tutorial and learn how to create them:
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DIY popom octopus Easter egg - egg painting idea for kids
We love traditions and we LOVE painting Easter eggs! This year paint your Easter eggs with watercolor and turn them into cute octopuses . Pysselbolaget will show you how to paint and make your own super cute octopus Easter eggs . This octopus Easter egg craft is suitable for kids of all ages because it's fun, quick and super easy to make!
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Little crochet bunny in blue sweater - free amigurumi pattern
Create a super adorable handmade toy: an amigurumi bunny ! This lovely little crochet bunny by I Crochet Things is a great amigurumi pattern to work on, because it's so easy to crochet and the outcome is so adorable! This amigurumi bunny can be an excellent gift for your kids or grandkids. This free amigurumi bunny pattern by I Crochet Things will teach you how to make your own wonderful soft amigurumi toy. The difficulty of this free rabbit amigurumi pattern is easy, so you can crochet one easily even if you are a beginner in amigurumi !
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DIY Blue bird rock fridge magnet - rock painting for kids
Alright it might be true that we may have a slight obsession with rocks. But who doesn't love collecting beautiful rocks and use them for fun craft projects? Just like these blue bird fridge magnets ! For this easy rock painting project the small, lightweight, smooth surfaced and flat rocks are the best. These painted rock magnets would look adorable on the fridge or on a DIY magnetic board. For the full how-to instructions check out Sonja & Jane's post :
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DIY Checkered repurposed denim picnic blanket
If you've just finished a spring cleaning of your closet and collected a small pile of outdated, ripped up and no-longer-can-squeeze-into jeans make a durable blanket out of them! Tis denim blanket is easy to sew ( it does take time to cut out and sew the fabric pieces together but it totally worth the time! ) This denim blanket can survive almost everything from groups of kids to big playful dogs ,and it's washable! You can use this nice sewing pattern to create other denim items ( dog pillows and beds, door mats .. ) as well Here are the do-it-yourself instructions to turn a bunch of unwanted jeans into a stunning and useful picnic blanket:
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DIY Sand dollar crochet pillow - free crochet pattern
Changing up your throw pillows is a great way to update your living room look. We are really into crocheted home decors and this DIY Sand dollar crochet pillow is one of our recent favorite! It's fun, because a project is done in a few hours, looks cool and feels oh so cozy ! For this DIY Sand dollar crochet pillow Sonja & Jane used wool yarn, but can use simple bulky acrylic yarn as well. This free crochet pattern makes a round throw pillow, approximately 16” in diameter when completed.
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Harriett the amigurumi hippo ( free crochet pattern )
Crochet your very own adorable cuddly amigurumi hippo with this wonderful free crochet toy pattern by Jess Huff ! This hippo amigurumi toy is absolutely perfect for kids of all ages ,and of course for adults as well! If you'd like to make this adorable crochet / amigurumi hippo bigger for an absolutely giant hippo use a thicker, heavier weight yarn and a 4 mm hook. This super adorable amigurumi hippo is such a cute friend for toddlers as well as a beautiful handmade gift for grownups. This crocheted hippo is so easy to make : this amigurumi project is absolutely suitable for beginner amigurumi crocheters! 
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DIY Hexagon denim rug - denim upcycling craft
If you just love working with old denim you will love this hexagon denim rug by A Beautiful Mess! We love the different shades of indigo and geometrical patterns. This DIY Hexagon denim rug will really show off the varieties of denim styling! This DIY Hexagon denim rug is also a perfect way to recycle unused clothes and it will add lots of interesting details to your or your teen's room. So grab a few old denim and sew a gorgeous home decor piece with this nice detailed sewing tutorial by A Beautiful Mess:
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Poly the sleeping amigurumi bear  and his blankey (free crochet patterns)
Have you ever seen a cuter sleeping amigurumi bear ? Visit Tarturumies and crochet one! On Tarturumies you will find the free crochet patterns of Poly ( the sleeping teddy bear ) , his pajamas and a gratis tiny teddy bear blankey ! Lovely, isn't it? This super adorable sleeping amigurumi bear can be a cuddly companion of your kids. This amigurumi pattern maybe a little bit time-consuming, but it's not complicated at all! So grab a few skein of ( cotton ) yarn and let's start:
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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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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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YooHoo amigurumi raccoon - free crochet pattern and video tutorial
There's nothing like crocheting toys for your kids that they'll love forever! Watch them play with your handmade creations all throughout their childhood. Stitch this lovely crocheted raccoon for your little ones to enjoy! Simply follow Anna Kolesnik's great, easy-to-follow free video tutorial and Amigurumi Space's written pattern and create this lovely amigurumi raccoon in no time! If you want to make your favorite munchkin a handmade toy this amigurumi raccoon makes a sweet little gift.
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Little amigurumi hippo in pants (free crochet pattern and video tutorial)
Projects like this make us love the art of crochet so much! Just look at this cute hippo ! Who can resist him? By following along Olga Askarova's free amigurumi pattern, you will be able to create this super cute crochet hippo in no time! But before you start learning the basics of amigurumi, we must warn you: amigurumi is a very addictive hobby ( you won't be able to stop making these lovely amigurumi toys ! ) So grab your hooks and create a lovely little amigurumi hippo for your friends or family members! ( they will love it ! )
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Small amigurumi whale (free crochet pattern and video tutorial)
Today Mirrabio ( Anna Skorohodova ) and Amigurumi Space are sharing a lovely free amigurumi pattern with you : this super adorable crochet whale toy ! We love handmade amigurumi toys so much, because they have lots of personality and the kids will love them more than any expensive store bought toy ! This adorable amigurumi whale toy should be easy - peasy to crochet since it uses only basic crochet loops. Create a set of super cute whale amigurumis for your kids or grandkids, they will love it! You can crochet this lovely whale in any size and color!
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Amigurumi raccoon with glasses (free crochet pattern)
There's nothing like crocheting toys for your kids that they'll love forever! Watch them play with your handmade creations all throughout their childhood! Stitch this lovely crocheted raccoon by Craft Passion for your little ones to enjoy! Simply follow Craft Passion's great free amigurumi pattern and create this lovely amigurumi raccoon in no time! If you want to make your favorite munchkin a handmade toy this amigurumi raccoon makes a sweet little gift. Just a quick reminder to use caution when gifting homemade cuddlies to babies and toddlers: please leave out the wire glasses, and ( unless you've thoroughly researched all of your materials for baby-safety ) we recommend keeping your amigurumi out of reach of curious mouths.
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Little blue amigurumi mouse (free Hungarian crochet pattern)
In this free crochet tutorial , you can learn how to crochet this adorable little blue mouse in amigurumi ! This sweet amigurumi mouse is sure to bring a smile to any face! This amigurumi cutie can be a wonderful soft toy for both boys and girls. This amigurumi mouse is also perfect as a gift for a newborn if you crochet it from cotton yarn and hand embroider it's eyes. At Eva's Doll Shop you will find the free amigurumi pattern of this super cute little blue mouse, accompanied with a nice detailed crochet tutorial. This amigurumi pattern is a beginner one, so if you are a beginner in amigurumis this mouse is an absolutely perfect toy to begin with!
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Easy DIY Marbled pumpkin - unique fall decor
With Halloween around the corner, there are all sorts of ways to decorate your home , but nothing beats unique and colorful pumpkins. When it came time to start decorating pumpkins this year, give them the indigo treatment! This step-by-step pumpkin painting tutorial by Alice & Lois will guide thorough the process.These gorgeous indigo painted pumpkins make the messy business of pumpkin carving a thing of the past! Head to aliceandlois.com and create your own little indigo pumpkins ! ( Photo:Sara Albers )
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Amigurumi Cinderella doll (Disney princess) - free crochet pattern
There's nothing like crocheting toys for your kids that they'll love forever! Watch them play with your handmade creations all throughout their childhood. Stitch this lovely crocheted Cinderella by Emily Freeman for your little ones to enjoy! Simply follow Emily's great, easy-to-follow free amigurumi pattern at Amiguroom and create this lovely amigurumi Cinderella in no time! If you need a baby shower gift or want to make your favorite munchkin a handmade toy this amigurumi Cinderella makes a sweet little gift.
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Quick crochet snow globe ornaments (free crochet pattern)
If you don’t want to think about putting another big crochet project on your hooks this lovely little snow globe ornament by Repeat Crafter Me is just a perfect project for you! You can hook up these super simple crochet snow globe ornaments in just 15 minutes! You can add little Christmas buttons to your finished crochet snow globe ornaments as festive little additions. Get the free crochet snow globe ornament pattern at repeatcrafterme.com and create your own little snow globe ornaments now:
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DIY Snowman windsock - fun toilet paper roll winter craft for kids
Take recycled toilet paper roll crafts to a whole new level with Easy Peasy And Fun's amazing snowman windsock toilet paper roll craft! These adorable little DIY snowman windsocks are a great way to put those toilet paper rolls to good use! We hope you have a bunch of paper rolls stored as there is no chance you will do just one winter windsock toilet paper roll craft. Get the tutorial at easypeasyandfun.com and recycle your toilet paper rolls into cute snowman windsocks:
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Cuddly blue amigurumi bunny - free crochet pattern
In this free crochet tutorial by Anastasia Klevakina at AmiguroomToys, you can learn how to crochet this adorable rabbit in amigurumi ! This sweet amigurumi rabbit is sure to bring a smile to any face! This amigurumi rabbit is a wonderful seasonal decoration or a soft toy for kids. This amigurumi rabbit is also perfect as a gift for a newborn if you crochet yours from cotton yarn and create its eyes with embroidery. At AmiguroomToys you will find the free amigurumi pattern of this super cute rabbit accompanied with a nice, detailed assembling tutorial. This amigurumi pattern is a fairly easy one, so if you are a beginner in amigurumis this lovely little rabbit is absolutely perfect to begin with!
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Soft blue amigurumi cat (free crochet pattern)
There's nothing like crocheting toys for your kids that they'll love forever! Watch them play with your handmade creations all throughout their childhood. Stitch this lovely crocheted cat by SlingoByseni4ka for your little ones to enjoy! Simply follow Sligo's great, easy-to-follow free amigurumi pattern at AmiguroomToys's and create this lovely amigurumi cat in no time! If you need a baby shower gift or want to make your favorite munchkin a handmade toy this amigurumi cat makes a sweet little gift.
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Amigurumi fox doll in blue dress (free crochet pattern)
Are you looking for a lovely handmade gift for your best friends or kids? Do you love to crochet ? Don't look any further! This lovely amigurumi fox doll by Olga Askarova and Xomamade at AmiguroomToys is just perfect for every special occasion! Amigurumi is an easy to learn crochet technique from Japan that allows you to create lovely toys and gifts , so quickly grab this wonderful free pattern and learn the how-tos. Amigurumi toys are great gifts for any special occasion such as baby shower parties or birthdays.
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Little blue soft amigurumi bunny with carrot (free crochet patterns)
Crochet your very own adorable cuddly amigurumi bunny toy by following along Mariya Kostyuchenko, Olga Filippova and Yana Dymskaya's wonderful free amigurumi patterns at Amigurumi Space ! This super adorable amigurumi bunny is such a cute friend for toddlers as well as a beautiful handmade Easter gift for grownups. If you'd like to make this adorable crochet / amigurumi bunny bigger ( for an absolutely giant bunny ) simply use a thicker, heavier weight yarn. You can also make this lovely huggable amigurumi bunny 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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Soft blue amigurumi dog (free crochet pattern)
In this free crochet tutorial by Amigurumi Space, you can learn how to crochet this adorable blue dog in amigurumi ! This sweet amigurumi dog is sure to bring a smile to any face! This amigurumi dog is a wonderful seasonal decoration or a soft toy for kids. This amigurumi dog is also perfect as a gift for a newborn if you crochet yours from cotton yarn and create its eyes with embroidery. At Amigurumi Space you will find the free amigurumi pattern of this super cute dog accompanied with a nice, detailed assembling tutorial. This amigurumi pattern is a fairly easy one, so if you are a beginner in amigurumis this lovely little dog is absolutely perfect to begin with! Pattern designer: Liudmila Pershina
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Soft blue plush amigurumi monkey (free crochet pattern)
The best things in life are free - like this lovely amigurumi monkey pattern by Anna Denisova at Amigurumi Space ! 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 monkey. So grab a few skeins of yarn , make this lovely amigurumi monkey today and create a darling new stuffed animal for your loved one.
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Easy DIY popsickle stick Easter basket - Easter craft for kids
Are you looking for fun ways to recycle empty paper roll tubes ? This time, for Easter, make these super cute baskets by The Joy Of Sharing using paper roll tube and craft sticks. This lovely little popsickle stick Easter basket is a super quick and easy Easter craft idea for toddlers and preschoolers. Fill the finished craft stick Easter baskets with candies for Easter gifts or fill them with mini eggs for a fun Easter egg hunt. Get the tutorial at thejoysharing.com and let's get crafting:
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How to paint a tree with bubble wrap  (step-by-step painting tutorial)
This time Jay is showing you how to paint a gorgeous tree in bloom with a swinging boy simply with a bubble wrap. This gorgeous tree is really cool bubble wrap painting project for all ages and ( if you leave out the small painted details even a toddler can do completely on his own ) ! Bubble wrap is so much fun to explore! Feeling the various textures of the puffy bubble pouches and hearing the noise of popping them. Bubble wrap is great for creating interesting patterns and shapes with paint. Paint a beautiful tree in any color you want and use your artwork as handmade home decor :
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