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Large amigurumi cat in dress (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 for your little ones to enjoy! Simply follow Amigurumi Space' and Mariya Kushnir's great, easy-to-follow free amigurumi pattern 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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DIY Paper flamingo ornaments - easy and fun summer craft for kids
We simply love easy, fun & frugal summer crafts ! And if it is an adorable and easy flamingo craft , then even better! Today, Maggy from Red Ted Art will teach you how to make these adorable paper bauble flamingos! These super cute dimensional paper flamingos will look gorgeous on your summer tree and the kids will adore them too. This paper summer decor is so easy to make and look absolutely darling! Ps: Red Ted Art have a whole collection of fun summer crafts for you, check it out!
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Little amigurumi unicorn (free crochet pattern)
Look at this pretty little miniature crochet unicorn ! Isn't it adorable? We love handmade amigurumi toys so much, because they have lots of personality and of course because they are all made with love! This adorable amigurumi unicorn toy by Amiguroom and Olga Askarova should be easy-peasy to crochet and it can be a perfect little gift for both kids and grownups! This super cute miniature crochet unicorn can be used as a lovely keychain or bag charm. Pattern designer: Olga Askarova
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Mia and Tom - amigurumi elephants (free crochet pattern)
With Diana Patskun's great free amigurumi pattern you will be able to crochet these super adorable elephants in no time ! These cuddly crochet elephants are great amigurumi patterns to work on, because they are so easy to crochet and the outcome is so wonderful! These super adorable amigurumi elephants can be excellent gifts for your kids or grandkids. This free elephant crochet pattern by Diana Patskun will guide you to make your own wonderful soft amigurumi toy. Head to Amiguroom and get the free pattern :
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Miniature amigurumi narwhal (free crochet pattern)
Do you love quick to crochet and oh-so-adorable amigurumi toys ? Crochet this little amigurumi narwhal! This lovely little narwhal can be a wonderful handmade gift for your kids or friends. At Paint It Colorful you will find the free miniature amigurumi narwhal pattern. This amigurumi narwhal is an absolutely easy crochet toy project: you can create the mini narwhals easily even if you are a beginner in amigurumi. This crocheted narwhal doesn't require too much yarn , and it will look great in any color!
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Amigurumi macaron unicorn (free crochet pattern)
In this free crochet tutorial , you can learn how to crochet this adorable macaron unicorn in amigurumi ! This sweet amigurumi macaron unicorn is sure to bring a smile to any face! This amigurumi cutie can be a wonderful kids room decoration, gift or soft toy for kids. At Paint It Colorful's lovely crochet blog you will find the free amigurumi pattern of this super cute macaron unicorn, accompanied with a nice detailed assembling tutorial. This amigurumi pattern is a beginner one, so if you are a beginner in amigurumis this macaron unicorn is an absolutely perfect project to begin with!
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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 Paper plate unicorn - easy paper craft for kids
Today Red Ted Art and Fun for Little Ones are sharing this super sweet and easy to make unicorn paper plate craft with you. Who can resist unicorns ? Don't they capture all things childhood and magical? This is the most adorable paper plate unicorn craft kids will fall in love with. This fun unicorn craft is simple to make and comes with a free unicorn template to help make the unicorn project easy. We really love easy paper crafts especially plate crafts , so let's get crafting:
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Rose the amigurumi doll - free crochet pattern
The best things in life are free - like this lovely amigurumi doll pattern by Maria Kostyuchenko and Amiguroom ! 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 personalized toys using yarns , just like this lovely little doll. So grab a few skein of yarn , make this lovely amigurumi doll today, and create a darling new toy for your loved one.
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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 giraffe girl (free crochet pattern)
Do you love crocheting and super adorable handmade soft toys ? Crochet this amigurumi giraffe ! This lovely amigurumi giraffe can be a wonderful handmade gift for your kids ( or grandkids ) . In Amiguroom's crochet / amigurumi pattern collection you will find this cuddly little giraffe girl pattern for free ( many thanks to the talented pattern designer : Olga Lukoshkina ) ! This amigurumi giraffe is a relatively easy crochet toy project, but ( because of the thinness of some parts ) it may be little challenging .
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Matilda the amigurumi doll (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 doll by Marina Brichka for your little ones to enjoy! Simply follow Marina Brichka s great, easy-to-follow free amigurumi pattern and create this lovely amigurumi doll in no time! If you need a baby shower gift or want to make your favorite munchkin a handmade toy this amigurumi doll makes a sweet little gift. Head to Amiguroom.com and get the free doll pattern :
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Little amigurumi crow keychain (free crochet pattern)
Nothing's cuter than a stuffed animal, and this little crochet amigurumi crow is no exception. This lovely crow pattern by DIY 100 Ideas works up really quickly, and doesn’t take much yarn to make. 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 crow, which can be a wonderful gift as a keychain! So grab your scrap yarn box and make this lovely amigurumi crow today:
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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 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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Amigurumi pig doll in purple dress (free crochet pattern)
In this free crochet tutorial , you can learn how to crochet this adorable pig doll in amigurumi ! This sweet amigurumi pig is sure to bring a smile to any face! This amigurumi cutie is a wonderful soft toy for kids. This amigurumi pig doll is also perfect as a gift for a newborn if you crochet it from cotton yarn and hand embroider it's eyes. At Amiguroom you will find the free amigurumi pattern of this super cute pig doll, accompanied with a nice detailed assembling tutorial. This amigurumi pattern is a beginner / intermediate one, so if you are a beginner in amigurumis this pig doll is an absolutely perfect toy to begin with! Pattern designer: Anastasia Vorontsova
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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 Coffee filter mermaid costume
Turn boring everyday items and some junk into a gorgeous mermaid costume and swim gracefully through a Halloween party! ( Mermaids make a fun costume for Halloween, parties and dress up. ) Gather filter papers, paper medicine and souffle cups, cottons swabs and a bunch of plastic straws and turn them into a gorgeous masterpiece with The House That Lars Built's step-by-step costume making tutorial:
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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 Toilet paper roll penguin - winter craft for kids
Any penguin lovers around? Here is an incredibly cute paper roll penguin craft by Easy Peasy And Fun! This lovely little TP roll penguin is great as a fun winter kids craft, preschool craft and also great for learning about winter animals. You can use simple toilet paper rolls, kitchen towel rolls or even craft rolls. This little toilet paper roll penguin will be both fun to make and to play with. Follow Andreja's easy instructions and learn how to craft an adorable penguin today:
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DIY Diamond ring costume  - costume making tutorial
Turn yourself into a gorgeous diamond ring or a delicious ring pop with Studio DIY's fun ring costume tutorial ! This DIY diamond ring ( or ring pop ) costume is a great show-stopper costume which also can be a part of a fun family costume ( imagine it coupled with other wedding-themed costumes ) ! Whether you need a costume to wear at a dress-up party or to go trick-or-treating on Halloween, this fun ring costume is just perfect. Head to studiodiy.com and create this diamond ring or ring pop costume in no time:
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DIY Marie Antoinette costume ( dress -up costume for girls )
Today The House That Lars Built is sharing a gorgeous ( last minute ) Marie Antoinette costume that you can make from your craft closets, which is good for all of you who don’t want to put that much time or money into your costumes. Get the step-by-step tutorial at thehousethatlarsbuilt.com and create this beautiful DIY Marie Antoinette costume from easy-peasy materials such as drinking straws, batting, balloons, and house paint.
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Quick and easy DIY unicorn costume (last minute, no-sew costume)
Unicorns: WE LOVE THEM! It's no myth that unicorn costumes will never go out of style! Just look at The House That Lars Built's fun unicorn costume ! Isn't it beautiful? Well, ok... technically it’s a "pegacorn", a cross between a unicorn and a Pegasus ! This Pegasus or unicorn costume is so far our favorite last minute Halloween costume! It takes only a few materials but they make such an impact. Make this easy DIY Unicorn costume for girls with just a few items and no sewing involved:
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DIY Miss Valerie Frizzle costume ( The Magic School Bus )
Did you love the Magic School Bus when you were little? Then dressing up as Miss Frizzle is the perfect idea for you! This DIY Miss Valerie Frizzle costume by Angie from The Country Chic Cottage is super easy to make and will really wow your friends! And the best part is: this DIY Miss Frizzle costume is perfect for adults as well as kids! Angie will show you how to make this fun and quick Miss Frizzle costume in no time, so head to thecountrychiccottage.net and let the fun begin:
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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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Quick and easy bubblegum costume (costume making tutorial)
Everything is more fun with balloons , especially Halloween costumes ! What can you do with a bunch of pink balloons and a dress? Make yourself a super fun bubblegum costume for Halloween this year! This costume by Studio DIY hits hard on the nostalgia factor ( because who didn’t love bubblegum as a kid? ) , plus it’s super easy to put together and oh-so-fun to wear! We love how this DIY balloon costume takes only minutes to make and it guarantees your little one will be the brightest and most festive kid on the block! Get the tutorial at studiodiy.com and create your bubblegum costume today:
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DIY Paste Costume - last minute costume idea
Turn yourself into a bow-tie pasta or a cute ravioli by following along Studio DIY's easy-to-follow costume making tutorial ! These DIY pasta costumes are great show-stopper costumes , because, well.. just look at them! Who doesn't love pasta ? And look at that tiny ravioli ! Isn't it super adorable? This pasta costume is such a great group costume because you could be all sorts of pasta. Plus this costume is super simple and doesn’t take much time at all, too. Head to studiodiy.com and learn how to make them:
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Miss Piggy - amigurumi pig (free crochet pattern)
Projects like this make us love the art of crochet so much! Just look at Miss Piggy! Who can resist her? By following along Papillon En Papier's translation on Yana Dym Sky's free amigurumi pattern, you will be able to create this super cute crochet pig 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 pig for your kids, they will adore it!
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Soft amigurumi bunny in orange dress (free crochet pattern)
Do you love crocheting? Create a beautiful and adorable handmade toy: a sweet little amigurumi bunny in a lovely dress! This cuddly crochet bunny is a great amigurumi pattern to work on because it's so easy to crochet and the outcome is so wonderful! This super adorable amigurumi bunny can be an excellent Easter gift for your kids or grandkids. This free bunny crochet pattern by Julia Deinega at Amiguroom Toys will guide you to make your own wonderful soft amigurumi toy. Pattern designer: Julia Deinega
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Little amigurumi bunny in ruffled dress (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 rabbit for your little ones to enjoy! Simply follow Tatyana Kostochenkova's great, easy-to-follow free amigurumi pattern at Amiguroom Toys and create this lovely amigurumi rabbit in no time! If you need a lovely Easter gift or want to make your favorite munchkin a handmade toy this amigurumi rabbit makes a sweet little gift.
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DIY Greek goddess costume (Demeter costume)
Are you looking for a gorgeous but still simple to make Halloween or dress up party costume? Try this one! Today, Make It & Love It is going to show you how to make this simple and elegant handmade Greek goddess costume. In ancient Greek religion and mythology , Demeter is the goddess of the grain , agriculture, harvest, growth, and nourishment, who presided over grains and the fertility of the earth. This gorgeous goddess costume can be a great choice for both kids and adults!
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