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DIY baby nest ( free sewing pattern )
This handmade baby nest was designed to make life easier for new parents and their babies ! Sew a baby nest and use anywhere your baby is resting. Having their own nest will help your baby settle easier especially in new environments as they will quickly recognize the smell and feel of their nest. You can use your baby nest virtually anywhere around the house, or bring it with you wherever you go! This soft and cozy DIY baby nest is perfect for traveling as your little one can sleep anywhere stress-free! If you intend to use for co-sleeping the baby nest provides a safe barrier between you and your baby. In this site, you will find a free baby nest sewing pattern as well as a nice step-by-step tutorial on how to sew it!
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50+ Adorable kids snack ideas (for picky eaters)
Do you have crazy picky eaters at home?  This round up of adorable kids snack ideas kind of takes things to a whole new level. I know, you don’t have a lot of time to be whipping up a grape and pear peacock, but maybe, just maybe your little one will actually eat her lunch if you make it. . It might take some extra time, but it’s totally worth it! Even if you don’t have picky eaters, these snack ideas are just plain fun! From strawberry fishes and grape balloons, to bunny pancakes and pineapple bird houses, there are tons of priceless  food ideas to make for your kids. Go ahead. Make them smile today!
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DIY Simple and adorable baby lovey - sewing for beginners
You can make this adorable and super easy to sew baby toy by The TipToe Fairy from all kinds of organic fabrics, fleece fabrics or minky. This adorable little baby lovey is incredibly quick and easy to sew . Simple stitching and minimal stuffing pulls this sewing project together in a flash.  Sew up a sweet lovey (or several!) for someone you love! At The TipToe Fairy you will find a free sewing pattern and a step-by step tutorial on how to make this lovely little teether doll:
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Adorable hedgehog crochet pillow ( free crochet pattern )
It’s time for adorable free crochet patterns again! Who wants free patterns for this amigurumi hedgehog pillow toy? Visit Spin A Yarn Crochet and learn how to crochet these super adorable soft hedgehog baby toys  in minutes! At  spinayarncrochet.com you will find the free crochet patterns of these super cute hedgehog pillow toys! This hedgehog softie is really easy to crochet so you will have a bunch of these ready in no time! Hand embroider their eyes or use safety eyes - this way the hedgehog pillow will be suitable for babies & newborns as well!
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Amigurumi taggie hedgehog - free baby toy crochet pattern
As long as they’re soft and safehandcrafted baby gifts are a perfect way to welcome new ones to the world! Making this crochet amigurumi hedgehog taggie  is a fun little crocheting project. This is a quick and easy amigurumi baby toy project which is suitable for beginners with some experience in making amigurumi. Isn't this colorful little baby taggie hedgehog is so adorable? And she is so easy to make too! When crafting for babies, please be sure to avoid the use of buttons or small parts that could cause choking if the baby puts it in her mouth! This crocheted hedgehog taggie can be a great baby shower gift! 
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Amigurumi sleepy doll pattern (free crochet pattern)
It’s time for adorable free crochet patterns again! Who wants free patterns for this amigurumi sleepy doll pillow toy ? Visit this nice craft blog and learn how to crochet this super adorable sleepy doll soft toy ( for babies ) in minutes! At lanasyovillos.com you will find the free crochet patterns of this super cute sleepy doll baby pillow toy with a free video tutorial! This amigurumi baby toy is really easy to crochet so you will have a bunch of these ready in no time! Hand embroider the amigurumi doll's eyes - this way this cute amigurumi sleep toy will be suitable for little kids & newborns as well!
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DIY Felt owl baby mobile (free sewing pattern)
This DIY Felt owl baby mobile is actually a surprisingly easy little craft project! Felt is very simple to handle , even if you are a beginner in hand sewing ! You could add additional ornaments like birds, moons, but we like the simplicity of this felt baby mobile design. Once it's done, you'll see how beautifully this felt baby mobile moves: the clouds are constantly in motion. You may find yourself just staring at them for minutes on end.
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Sleepy sloth snuggler (teether) baby toy - free sewing pattern
Sloths are slow. They’re also super cute ( at least we think so ) . And they are the inspiration for this oversized lovey that is super cute, but not-so-slow to make. Think of it as a security sloth ! And what child wouldn’t want to snuggle up with a sweetly sleeping sloth ? The size makes it small enough to carry around easily, but large enough that it can wrap around your little one’s shoulders. The sewing is very basic, so in an afternoon you’ll have a snuggly new friend! Click the buttons below to get the free sewing pattern and a very nice step-by-step sewing tutorial by HelloBee:
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Sleeping amigurumi doll - free crochet pattern
It’s time for super unique and adorable free crochet patterns again! Who wants free patterns for this amigurumi sleepy doll toy ? Visit this nice amigurumi pattern collection and learn how to crochet this super adorable sleepy doll soft toy ( for babies ) ! At AmigoroomToys you will find the free crochet pattern of this super cute sleepy doll baby pillow toy with a free pictorial assembling tutorial. This amigurumi doll pattern is not the easiest amigurumi pattern a round here but absolutely worth the time! Hand embroider the amigurumi doll 's eyes - this way this cute amigurumi sleep toy will be suitable for little kids & newborns as well! Pattern designer: Katusha Morozova (vk.com/handihat)
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Bear pom pom winter beanie - free crochet bear hat pattern
If you love incredibly adorable winter baby hats you absolutely have to make this one! Rather than placing the usual single pom pom on top of a beanie , this super cute bear beanie hat have TWO pom poms on top to make it look like little fluffy bear ears ! This free bear pom pom beanie pattern is easily adaptable for all different sizes as you will soon see! This beanie is very warm and will be able to fit your kid for a while since it stretches quite a bit and the cuff can be adjusted. We think the light pink pom poms against the cream yarn look sooo sweet. You could make a cream/white base for the hat and change up the colors of the pom poms for all different looks!
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DIY lion costume for kids with a Circus crib (sewing tutorial)
An another super cute Halloween costume by Ashley is ready to share, and it’s totally adorable! Make this cute fluffy circus lion costume for your little lion . But what is a lion ,without his traveling circus cage! Ha! The DIY circus lion cage makes it easier to carry your little lion baby , and he can sit and hang out while you are at a Halloween party or out for Trick-or Treating !
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DIY Flamingo costume - free sewing tutorial
Simple Halloween costume ideas are the best! This lovely flamingo costume could be made in an hour or two. Nice and simple! This costume making tutorial hopefully will be helpful to some of you who would like to make your own costumes! Sewing costumes ,you can really let your imagination go crazy and create something over the top, sometimes the crazier the better! Make this quick and easy flamingo costume that would be great for Halloween ,but are also fun for any day dress up play . The best in it: it can be any type of birds! You can make an owl,a chicken, an eagle or anything that you want just alternate the colors and the beak.
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DIY Natural wood & fabric bunny ear teething ring (free sewing pattern)
With a baby coming, you may start thinking what would be fun to add to your baby' s stash. Because babies tend to be chewers ( especially while teething ),instead of chewing on their hands, socks, or corners of blankets… made these Natural Wood & Bunny Ear Teething Rings ! These are so great as a baby shower gift or for your own babies ….but are just as fun to make in bulk and keep on hand for baby gifts ! Unique handmade baby gifts are always a hit….especially when they only take minutes to make!!!
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Crochet bunny ears baby teether with wooden ring - free crochet pattern
Easter is almost here but this bunny teether should be fairly easy to whip up, and totally appropriate for any other time of year! With a baby coming, you may start thinking what would be fun to add to your baby' s stash. Because babies tend to be chewers ( especially while teething ) ,instead of chewing on their hands, socks, or corners of blankets - made these n atural wood & crocheted bunny ear teething rings ! These are so great as a baby shower gift or for your own babies but are just as fun to make in bulk and keep on hand for baby gifts ! Unique handmade baby gifts are always a hit, especially when they only take minutes to make!!!
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DIY Cute Easter bunny shirt with pompom tail
If this is your baby girl‘s first Easter of course she need a super cute Easter bunny shirt! And with only a few days left until Easter maybe you need to come up with a quick and easy Easter shirt. So make this adorable Easter bunny shirt with pompom tail. The pompom tail is the perfect fluff without sticking off the shirt too much. You could use bright, happy, and youthful colors or sophisticated pastels, this super cute bunny butt t-shirt will look adorable in any form! For bunny patterns click >> here<<
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Crochet elephant snuggle - free amigurumi pattern
As long as they’re soft and safe , handcrafted baby gifts are a perfect way to welcome new ones to the world! Making this crochet amigurumi elephant baby blankey by Dendennis is a fun little crocheting project. This is a quick and easy amigurumi baby toy project which is suitable for beginners with some experience in making amigurumi. Isn't this little baby elephant blankey is so adorable? When crafting for babies , please be sure to avoid the use of buttons or small parts that could cause choking if the baby puts it in her mouth! To get the free written amigurumi elephant baby blanket & tutorial click here:
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DIY Crochet Amish puzzle ball - free crochet pattern
Let us introduce you Dedri ( from Look At What I Made blog ) and her super fun free crochet Amish puzzle ball pattern! We can hype it up and tell you that your kids will have endless hours of fun playing with this puzzle ball ,but the truth is that maybe you will have a lot more fun with this puzzle ball than your kids do ( although they love it ) . Besides of a fun crochet adventure this puzzle ball is also entertaining when you watch people as they try to assemble it. Of course it only takes them a little while to figure it out, because it IS pretty simple . But doesn’t it look cute?
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Crochet flower Amish puzzle ball baby toy - free crochet pattern
This crochet flower ball by Dedri is based on the traditional Amish puzzle ball and as such comes apart into three segments that have to be assembled to form the ball. We are obsessed with crochet puzzle balls and their possibilities! Amish puzzler balls are such great baby toys! Besides of a fun crochet adventure this puzzle ball is also entertaining when you watch people as they try to assemble it. Of course it only takes them a little while to figure it out, because it IS pretty simple . But doesn’t it look cute?
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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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Amigurumi otters - free crochet pattern
It’s time for super adorable free crochet patterns again! Visit Spin A Yarn Crochet and learn how to crochet these super adorable soft otter toys in minutes! At spinayarncrochet.com you will find the free crochet pattern of these super cute otters accompanied with an easy to follow step-by-step assembling tutorial. This otter softie is really easy to crochet so you will have a bunch of these ready in no time! Hand embroider their eyes or use safety eyes - this way these lovely otters will be suitable for babies & newborns as well.
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Little amigurumi lamb lovey - free crochet pattern
As long as they’re soft and safe , handcrafted baby gifts are a perfect way to welcome new ones to the world! Making this crochet amigurumi lamb baby lovey by Sewrella is a fun little crocheting project. This is a quick and easy amigurumi baby toy project which is suitable for beginners with some experience in making amigurumi. Isn't this little baby sheep blankey is just so adorable? When crafting for babies , please be sure to avoid the use of buttons or small parts that could cause choking if the baby puts it in her mouth! To get the free written amigurumi lamb baby blanket & crochet tutorial visit sewrella.com:
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Sonia the sleeping amigurumi dog (free crochet pattern)
Projects like this make us love the art of crochet so much! Just look at this cute sleeping dog ! Who can resist him? By following along Amiguroom and Olga Filippova's free amigurumi pattern, you will be able to create this super cute crochet sleeping dog 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 sleeping dog for your kids, they will love it!
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Cuddly koala baby lovely (free crochet pattern)
Make this lovely crochet koala lovey by Make And Do Crew for your favorite little one! This adorable koala lovely works up quickly using only one skein and some scrap yarn, which makes it a perfect baby shower gift. As long as they’re soft and safe , handcrafted baby gifts are a perfect way to welcome new ones to the world! Making this crochet amigurumi koala baby blankey is a fun little crocheting project. This is a quick and easy amigurumi baby toy project which is suitable for beginners with some experience in making amigurumi. When crafting for babies , please be sure to avoid the use of buttons or small parts that could cause choking if the baby puts it in her mouth! To get the free written amigurumi koala baby lovely click here:
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DIY Bubble bath family costume (costume making tutorial)
Turn your baby into a super adorable and super funny giant loofah ! This DIY bubble bath costume by Studio DIY is a great mommy and me or full family costume if you can convince your significant other to rock a bathrobe! Whether you need a costume to wear to school during Book Week or to go trick-or-treating on Halloween, these bubble bath costumes are just perfect. You can utilize the whole family to be a part of it or you can combine the different parts to create one unique and complex but still super easy-to-make costume for yourself. Head to studiodiy.com and create this bubble bath family costume in no time:
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DIY Family weather costume (sun,rainbow and rain costume)
Today, Studio DIY will teach you how to make a super fun, last-minute weather costume for the whole family out of simple clothes and household materials. There are so many options for expanding this DIY family weather costume : just add a lightning bolt, a sky, a cute tornado, a snowflake or even a blizzard! So if you got more kids ( or friends ) , you’ve got options. But to start, Studio DIY will show you how to make these three: the sun costume , the rainbow costume , and the rain costume:
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Adorable DIY macaron costume (costume making tutorial)
Hey, look! It's a macaron! Studio DIY created this super adorable and easy-to-make macaron costume and ( as usual ) she will teach you how to make it! This lovely macaron costume is simple to make, but it does use a sewing machine to make that fun ruffled cream ( the macaron signature ). You can make any flavor, or you can forget the ribbon and use the concept to make a cookie costume with felt chocolate chips ! Or you can go even further: create a hamburger or a yummy sandwich costume with buns!
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DIY Family space costume (astronaut, space rocket and solar system costumes)
Suspend gravity and let your creativity take over with these space costumes ! Fun, unique and super easy to make - this is one spectacular collection! This time Studio DIY shows you how to make a modern and bright rocket ship , astronaut and solar system costume ! Each one would be super cute on it’s own, or pick any two for a couples costume ! Get the step-by-step tutorials at studiodiy.com and take your Halloween to the stars!
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DIY Dinosaur baby tag blanket - adorable gift for babies
Make this baby tag blanket by The Country Chic Cottage for your little one ! It is easy to make and that dinosaur shape is something that all kids will love. You can buy all of those great baby toys for your little one , but we bet he/she would be more excited to play with tags hanging off the pillow or blanket next to him/her! So sew one lovely dinosaur baby blanket with tags ! This dinosaur shape taggie plush toy is a great sewing project for beginners. Getting the tags to stay in place can be a little tricky at first but once you get the hang of it the sewing is very basic sewing. You can use different ribbon textures & colors for a little extra fun!
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Amigurumi ragdoll hedgehog plushie - free crochet pattern
Projects like this make us love the art of crochet and amigurumi so much! Just look at this cute little hedgehog face ! Who can resist him? By following along Spin A Yarn Crochet's free crochet pattern and tutorial, you will be able to create this super cute crochet hedgehog in no time! So grab a few skeins of yarn, make this lovely amigurumi hedgehog today, and create a darling new stuffed toy for a hedgie fan in your life!
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Super adorable mermaid baby booties ( free crochet pattern )
Aren't DIY baby shoes the cutest projects you ever take in your hands? Tiny baby shoes are quick, easy to make, and hardly take any yarn ! Make your very own pair of DIY mermaid baby booties with a free pattern from Hopeful Honey! Baby feet are so adorable that it's almost a shame to cover them up – though we have to admit that baby shoes are almost as precious. Follow Hopeful Honey's crochet tutorial and create a lovely pair of super adorable mermaid baby booties:
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Lovely crochet dog (free amigurumi pattern)
In this free crochet tutorial by Svetlana Budarina at Amigurumi Space, you can learn how to crochet this adorable dog in amigurumi ! This sweet amigurumi dog is sure to bring a smile to any face! This amigurumi dog is a wonderful soft toy for kids of all ages. 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!
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