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Beauty and the beast costumes (Belle and beast) - Disney
This is a very nice, detailed Halloween kids costume tutorial with free printable sweing patterns,  inspired by Beauty and the Beast - Disney movie. Make Your Little Man Into a Little Beast and your girl into a pretty Disney princess!
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Olaf the snowman costume ( Disney - Frozen )
Do you want to build a snowman? Turn your kiddo into a darling snowman with this fun ( Disney - Frozen ) Olaf inspired halloween costume tutorial!  Made from fleece this snowman costume is a quick and easy sew! Throw it on over a brown tee and you’re all set!
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Woodland fairy costume
If your kids are super CRAZY about fairies make their gorgeous woodland fairy dresses for this year halloween or dress up party with the help of this nice costume craft tutorial! The costume itself needs a little sewing experience, but you can change the sewn parts with normal clothes or a no-sewn tulle skirt. You can also use fleece or felt because it doesn't need sewing.
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DIY no-sew Elsa (frozen) tutu -  costume
If you need a quick, l ast minute halloween or dress up party costume , these adorable tutu 's double as great costumes and they are so easy to make! ! If your kids are also Frozen / Elsa or Disney fanatics , this video craft tutorial is essential for you! This tutu can be a part of any princess dress , or you can use them in other halloween costumes ( peacock, ballerina etc )
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9 different Disney princess hairstyle (with video tutorials)
Are you ready to dress up your little princess for Halloween or a dress up party ? You can make her hair authentic with these fabulous video tutorials from Disney. They’ve chosen some of the most popular Disney princess hair tutorials ! And don’t forget the dress! In this nice website you can find: a Belle (Beauty and the beast),an Anna & Elsa (Frozen) normal and coronation, a Cinderella, a Merida,a Jasmine,an Aurora and a Rapunzel hairstyle.
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Pascal (chameleon) costume - Disney (Tangled)
If you looking for a fun and cozy Disney costume this Pascal (chameleon) costume (from Tangled) is a perfect choice for you! This halloween / dress up party costume is completely made of fleece, perfect for a cool Halloween night.  The hands and feet are connected to the sleeves and pant legs but are strapped in place with elastic.
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DIY Tigger organizer from shoe box lids and cardboard
Keep the kids room nice and tidy with this super cool Tigger inspired organizer ! This kids craft/organizing project is also a very nice way to upcycle some paper junk! All you need to create this practical and cute paper organizer is a few shoe box lid and a thick cardboard sheet. You can use any Disney or other cartoon figure to create the cardboard box organizer that fits in to your kids room, or you can simply leave it and use the paper organizer as a nice and low budget office decor.
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DIY Disney Tsum-tsum sock plushies (Pluto,Donald,Mickey,Goofy)
Look at these super cute tsum-tsum style Disney plushies ! ( Pluto, Donald, Mickey and Goofy ) They are made from socks ! This soft toy making project is a perfect way to repurpose pairless socks , with a help of a little piece of felt, and hand sewing ! Sock knit is a very easy beginner sewing material because it doesn't fray at the edges and it's soo stretchy which make these Disney plushies reallyyyy squishy. ( And socks are also inexpensive and easy to get! ) Create some tsum-tsum soft toys for your kids with this nice step-by-step video hand sewing and plushie making tutorial !
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DIY no-sew Minnie mouse costume
In this nice step-by-step video tutorial you can learn how to make this super adorable, quick, inexpensive, no-sew Minnie mouse inspired halloween costume ! This adorable Minnie mouse Halloween or dress up party costume is simple to do, and could totally work as a "last minute" costume idea! You can make one Minnie mouse costume for yourself or for the kids , this brilliant costume idea will works with kids of all ages and adults too! You can make the costume in red or pink, it will be a great hit in any form! To make one Minnie Mouse costume you will need red ( or pink ) tulle , black felt , a pearl necklace and and black clothes.
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Adorable amigurumi mermaid dolls ( Ariel ) - free crochet pattern
This free mermaid crochet pattern is one of Kali's most popular paid amigurumi patterns that she has now made available for FREE! The friendly mermaid doll is a little under 12 inches tall and 4.5 inches wide (not including the arms and hair.) This is the perfect (Disney) amigurumi doll for little girls who dream of being a mermaid and swimming in the sea. For this mermaid, she recommends using size 4 worsted weight yarn in whatever color you prefer.  The beauty of this adorable amigurumi mermaid doll is that you are able to customize her in any way you would like! Enjoy crocheting your own cute amigurumi mermaid (Ariel) doll!
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Amigurumi Eeyore - Disney (free crochet pattern)
Eeyore might be the most depressed character in Winnie the Pooh. However, this crochet Eeyore sure does put a smile on your face. Right down to the detachable tail. The pattern writer behind this great crocheted donkey is Shanea Estes aka Skestes. She has based her free written pattern on the images of another crocheted (amigurumi) version of Eeyore.  You can access the pattern for this adorable amigurumi version of Eeyore for FREE. The free pattern for this lovely crocheted Winnie the Pooh character can be found in Skestes' Deviantart profile. Easy loops!
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Adorable lying Winnie the Pooh bear amigurumi (free pattern)
Here is a super cute free lying  Winnie the Pooh amigurumi pattern for those who grow up with pooh bear and new generation who loves it. This small lying amigurumi Winnie is a brilliant crochet project for you even if you are a beginner in crocheting / amigurumi.  Pooh is naive and slow-witted, but he is also friendly, thoughtful, and steadfast.  This adorable little lying amigurumi Winnie the pooh toy should be easy peasy to crochet since it uses only basic crochet loops.Create a  super cute kawaii  Winnie the Pooh amigurumi for your Disney fan kids , they will love it!
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DIY mini high heel shoe wire pendant with beads - wire jewelry
This unique and beautiful wire jewelry will bring a little piece of magic to your outfit! This delicate ( Cinderella style ) shoe was made of wire in a copper color with beautiful, shimmering beads. This gorgeous beaded wire jewelry can be a perfect gift for any occasion ( especially for shoe lovers ) , because it's elegant and it will look gorgeous in any color ! Wire jewelries and w ire shoes are one of our favorites from the palette of jewelry making crafts because it's so unique ! Despite the look this Cinderella shoe is relatively easy to make, especially with the help of this nice step-by-step wire jewelry making video tutorial !
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Crochet (amigurumi) Rapunzel doll - free crochet pattern
Do you love crocheting? Create a beautiful and adorable handmade toy: an amigurumi Rapunzel doll & her cute little chameleon friend Pascal ! This cuddly crochet Rapunzel doll is a great amigurumi pattern to work on, because the outcome is so wonderful! This super adorable amigurumi Rapunzel doll can be an excellent gift for your kids or grandkids. This free Rapunzel doll crochet pattern and the extra ( also free ) Pascal chameleon pattern will guide you to make your own wonderful soft amigurumi toy.
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Crochet (amigurumi) Olaf - snowman pattern (free pattern)
Do you want to build a snowman? Then you're in luck with this free Frozen-inspired crochet pattern. Now you can build a snowman out of yarn with this Olaf the snowman crochet pattern. Inspired by the Disney movie Frozen, this cute crocheted version of Olaf is a perfect pattern to work up for your kids or grandkids. Each piece is crocheted separately and joined together at the end. Visit 1DogWood.com and create your very own amigurumi Olaf :
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Easy DIY miniature clay pot Minnie and Mickey mouse  ornament
You can make these Disney inspired ornaments for your tree this holiday season.  If your kids love Mickey and Minnie, they will love helping to paint these terra cotta pots and make ornaments like their favorite characters.  Let them help with the painting of these easy to make holiday ornaments. Make these Disney inspired ornaments for your tree or to give as a lovely Christmas gifts.  You will love how easy Mickey and Minnie are to make for your Christmas tree! ( Or you can use this cute flower pot craft idea to spice up the kids' Mickey & Minnie Mouse themed party! )
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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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DIY felt Robin Hood and Friar Tuck costume for kids
If your little one loves the Robin Hood story they will adore this super cozy and easy to sew felt Robin Hood and Friar Tuck costume ! Today Jen from jenspends.com will teach you how to make the perfect Robin Hood and Friar Tuck Halloween or dress up party costume. You can sew this felt Robin Hood and Friar Tuck costume it in any size: it can be a perfect toddler or adult costume because it's not only easy to make but also comfortable to wear it all day long!
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DIY Tinkerbell costume for kids (sewing tutorial)
If your girl is super CRAZY about fairies and Tinkerbell make this gorgeous Tinkerbell fairy costume for her with the help of this nice costume making tutorial ! The costume itself needs a little sewing experience, but you can change the sewn parts with normal clothes or a no-sewn tulle skirt. You can also use fleece or felt because it doesn't fray at the edges. And even if you already have a costume for this year Halloween consider creating one of these for your dress-up box . ( Everything purchased for this costumes was under $3 a yard! )
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DIY felt Peter Pan costume (sewing tutorial)
If your little one love Peter Pan he will adore this super cozy and easy to sew felt Peter Pan costume! Today Ashley from makeit-loveit.com will teach you how to make the perfect Peter Pan Halloween or dress up party costume. You can sew this felt peter Pan costume  it in any size: it can be a perfect toddler or adult costume because it's not only easy to make but also comfortable to wear it all day long!
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DIY Mermaid costume with seashell top - sewing tutorial
Are you looking for a lovely and quick to sew mermaid costume for your little mermaid ? Cassidy has the perfect method and very clear instructions, that we bet any one of you could create,and they look so polished and perfect for imaginative play! We love that she shares her shop secrets! Are you ready to give these a shot? We would recommend at least basic sewing skills already. It should take you about an hour or so for the tail, maybe 30-40 minutes for the seashells. Read through all the instructions first: it’ll go much faster for you if you have an idea where you’re going!
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DIY Tigger tsum-tsum sock plush - sock toy making (video tutorial)
Look at this super cute tsum-tsum style Disney plushie! In this video tutorial PinkSugarCotton will show you how to make a Tigger tsum tsum plush from a sock! This soft toy making project is a perfect way to re-purpose pairless socks , with a help of a little piece of felt , and hand sewing! Sock knit is a very easy beginner sewing material because it doesn't fray at the edges and it's so stretchy which make these Disney plushies really squishy. ( And socks are also inexpensive and easy to get! ) Create some tsum-tsum soft toys for your kids with this nice step-by-step video hand sewing and plushie making tutorial!
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DIY Tsum-tsum Olaf plushie - sock plush toy sewing tutorial
Look at this super cute tsum-tsum style Olaf plushie! In this video tutorial BudgetHobby will show you how to make an Olaf tsum tsum plush from a sock! This soft toy making project is a perfect way to re-purpose pairless socks , with a help of a little piece of felt , and hand sewing! Sock knit is a very easy beginner sewing material because it doesn't fray at the edges and it's so stretchy which make these Disney plushies really squishy. ( And socks are also inexpensive and easy to get! ) Create some tsum-tsum soft toys for your kids with this nice step-by-step video hand sewing and plushie making tutorial!
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Amigurumi mermaid doll (free crochet pattern)
Playing with super cute huggable dolls are so comforting and fun! The perfect excuse to play with lovely dolls ( regardless of your age ) is to crochet one! For example: crochet this lovely little mermaid doll as a handmade gift for your friends or kids! This lovely amigurumi mermaid doll will sure to bring a smile to any face! So follow along Olga Lukoshkina's free crochet pattern and create one! You can make this lovely huggable amigurumi mermaid doll 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! Get the free mermaid doll pattern at Amiguroom:
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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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DIY paper ball Mickey and Minnie mouse ornament
It's time for a new fun and easy Christmas project : let’s make a super cute paper Mickey or Minnie mouse ornament ! What’s wonderful about these lovely paper ball Mickey and Minnie ornaments by Red Ted Art is that you can turn them into the most adorable Christmas garland ever ! Construction paper is one of our favorite crafting material ( so many possibilities and quite frugal too! ) , and we do love all kinds of paper ball ornaments! With the festive time of the year approaching, it’s time to look into fun characters, making Mickey and Minnie is certainly a must. Ready to make your little paper ball ornaments ? Watch Red Ted Art's step-by-step tutorial:
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DIY Aladdin magic carpet costume - free pattern & sewing tutorial
This DIY Aladdin magic carpet costume by Fleece Fun 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 DIY magic carpet costume is an easy and affordable way to stand out at any party! get the free sewing pattern and the step-by-step tutorial at fleecefun.com and let the magic begin:
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Olaf the snowman crochet pattern | Amiguroom Toys
Projects like these make us love the art of crochet and amigurumi so much! Just look at this cute Olaf ! Who can resist this cute little Olaf face? By following along Amiguroom Toys's free amigurumi pattern you can create this super cute crochet Olaf 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 creating lovely amigurumi toys , you won't be able to stop making them! ) So, don't hesitate: create a lovely little amigurumi Olaf for your friends or family members now!
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DIY Enchanted rose ( with free printable ) - fun Disney craft for kids
This simple but gorgeous Beauty and the Beast Enchanted rose craft by A Magical Mess makes a great tabletop decoration and can also put a wonderful touch of Disney to your home. This enchanted rose craft is just perfect for all the Disney fans ! This time Jen shows you how to make this beautiful enchanted paper rose from a few sheets of simple craft paper and a big plastic cup. These beautiful enchanted roses are not only a joy to create, but they are also super special for the recipient who will get them. This enchanted rose is also super gorgeous, sweet and unbelievably easy to create, so don't hesitate: get the free printable paper rose template at amagicalmess.com and let's get crafting:
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