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Crochet pumpkins ( free Hungarian patterns )
If you love quick crochet patterns and lovely fall decorations you will love these adorable pumpkins by Eva Doll Shop! These crochet pumpkins look like they are knitted but they are not! They are actually crocheted pumpkins. Fun, isn't it? These crochet pumpkin s are small but they are easily customizable and you can make a bunch in no time to decorate your Halloween table or spread them around the house in autumn. Get the free crochet pumpkin pattern and let's get crafting:
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DIY Christmas gift idea - golden glitter reindeer wall art.
A cute DIY project around holidays for creating original handmade Christmas gifts for your loved ones. A black and gold palette gives it a boost of elegance , but you can be creative and choose a palette to represent you. I think it's a beautiful craft for Christmas ! Watch Thoughts for Happy Minds' step-by-step video tutorial and create a gorgeous glitter reindeer wall art now:
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DIY Baking paper Christmas tree ornaments
In this video tutorial Thoughts for Happy Minds will teach you how to make these fluffy paper snowflakes / Christmas tree ornaments using baking paper sheets. These paper pom-poms are super easy and fun to make, and they make a great DIY Christmas craft to try out with your children. These baking paper ornaments are also surprisingly quick to put together. ( If you haven't got baking paper / parchment paper at home, you could try it with tissue paper or paper napkins as well! ) Watch the video tutorial and learn how to make it. Happy holidays!
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DIY Large glowing yarn orbs - holiday decoration
Want to give your home a trendy look but don’t know how? Create these simple, yet gorgeous DIY twine orbs and place them on the floor during holidays. To create these yarn orbs , you will need twine, clear liquid glue, water, and a big balloon. Watch the video tutorial to see how to make these sisal rope orbs.
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DIY Macrame Angel ( step-by-step macrame tutorial )
In this video tutorial Rox Shana will show you how to make a gorgeous macrame angel in 10 min from cotton yarn. This yarn angel pattern is a super easy one, you will master it in no time! This macrame Christmas angel is just a perfect home decor for the upcoming holidays. Play the video and learn the how tos:
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Mr. Pumpkin (amigurumi pumpkin) - free crochet pattern
Are you looking for free amigurumi patterns for Halloween ? Do you love pumpkins ? Crochet this cute little amigurumi : Mr.Pumpkin ! Galina Konysheva designed this lovely amigurumi pumpkin. Besides it's super adorable, this amigurumi pattern is completely free ! One of the nice things about amigurumi is that the exact size is rarely important, so you don’t need to worry about matching the designer’s gauge. Provided your stitches are compact enough that they won’t gape open to leaving large holes between them when you add the stuffing, you have the freedom to experiment with different yarns and hooks to give you a different-sized result. So grab your hooks and create this adorable amigurumi pumpkin now!
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Oriental lattice quilt ( quilting tutorial + free pattern )
A quilt project inspired by traditional oriental lattice windows that are still commonly found in many parts of East and Southeast Asia. Many such lattice windows contain curved elements, but Sew, Jahit has chosen a simple still beautiful design with only straight lines for this quilt. Read on for a pattern guide and make your own gorgeous oriental lattice quilt now:
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Valentine's day vintage yarn wrapped heart banner
Make this simple and sweet Valentine's Day heart decor by Love Our Real Life with yarn ! This time April will teach you how to make these adorable little yarn wrapped hearts in no time! You can use the finished yarn wrapped hearts to decorate various craft projects, create fabulous garlands, or you can gift them to your loved ones! This yarn wrapped heart Valentine's day craft is perfect for kids of all ages because it's so simple to make! Get the step-by-step tutorial and create yours today:
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Reversible tissue box cover - free sewing pattern & tutorial
Sew, Jahit created this wonderful tutorial for the easiest, no-frill tissue box cover you'll ever find. This DIY fabric tissue box cover is customizable and beginner-friendly. Covering cardboard tissue boxes is a great way to bring some crafty décor into your home and beautify an everyday object with your personal touch. Read the tutorial, grab the free sewing pattern and let's get sewing:
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Easy DIY spring cupcake liner flower wreath
Need something quick and inexpensive to decorate your front door, wall, or mantel? Try making this gorgeous spring cupcake liner flower wreath! Follow along with My Pinterventures' step-by-step wreath-making tutorial and learn how to make this beautiful cupcake liner flower wreath. This paper flower wreath is just perfect for the spring season! You could use any kind of paper to create the flowers if you haven't got cupcake liners at hand ( the possibilities are endless! ). Get the step-by-step wreath making tutorial and let's get crafting:
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DIY Crepe paper lily of the valley (crepe paper flower making tutorial)
Crepe paper flowers make a gorgeous event decor with a big impact - think weddings, baby showers, bridal showers, and more! These paper lilies of the valley are beautiful in a vase or a wedding bouquet. watch this video tutorial by Góc nhỏ Handmade and learn how to make these gorgeous crepe paper flowers. Paper-flower crafting is a project for those with patience, but one without a high cost of entry. Happy crafting!
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DIY Aluminum foil and acorn cap owl (step-by-step tutorial)
Autumn isn’t just about skulls and ghosts! If you are in the mood for a more sweet, less spooky fall craft, here you go! These owls by artstudio.club are super easy to make with recycled supplies and SO cute! Construct a cute little owl in brown or white using aluminum foil, acorn caps, and store-bought structure paste or DIY paper mache paste. ( Paper mache is a crafting method that involves three inexpensive common ingredients to produce a long-lasting, rock-hard structure: newspaper, water, and PVA glue or "flour glue". ) Make an owl to add to your fall or Christmas decor. If you have an owl-loving friend, fashion an owl to give as a gift , complete with a personalized name tag collar.
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DIY Floor tiles inspired applique quilt ( free sewing tutorial + pattern )
This gorgeous applique quilt by Sew, Jahit is another project that converts hard tiles into soft quilts. This blanket is a raw-edge-applique quilt, using the quilt-as-you-go method. If you love beautiful blankets and fun sewing projects, don't hesitate! Click on the link below, get the free applique piece patterns ( free vector & printable cut files ! ) and let's start sewing:
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DIY Crepe paper lily of the valley ( how to make crepe paper flowers )
Lily of the valley, Lillium convallium, Convallaria majalis, May lily, May bells, Our Lady's tears, or Mary's tears are all the names of this beautiful flower. With this tutorial video, TA Diy ideas will show you how to make this lovely lily of the valley with crepe paper in a simple and easy way. If you love flowers and paper crafts, you will surely love this beautiful flower. You will adore this flower even more, when you understand the language of flowers. Do you know that Lily of the valley has the meaning of "the return of happiness, humility, purity" and it's also the symbol for the return of Christ? Crepe paper flowers make a gorgeous decor with a big impact - think weddings, baby showers, bridal showers, and more! Watch the video tutorial and let's create beautiful flowers:
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DIY Sock Pumpkins - fall decor
If you love frugal DIY home decor ideas, you’ll love these sock pumpkins ! This time Ellen from Bellewood Cottage will teach you how to make fun fabric pumpkins to decorate your home at fall or for your upcoming Halloween party. ( She have a full video tutorial for you, plus step-by-step instructions, photos and printable instructions! ) All you need to make this cute fall craft is a sock , a needle & thread, doll needle, stuffing, and yarn. Get the tutorial, and let's create some adorable little pumpkins:
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DIY Wood bead pumpkin - fall decor
Wooden beads as pumpkins ? What a brilliant idea! In this step-by-step tutorial Domestically Blissful will teach you how to make a gorgeous DIY Wood Bead Pumpkin , a cute neutral fall pumpkin decor for your home.
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DIY Wood block gnomes - simple & fun winter decor
If you’re looking for the world’s easiest winter decor/woodworking project , you have to check out these wood block gnomes by Ruffles & Rain Boots! These wood gnomes are perfect: they're super easy to make ( you don't need special or power tools ) , fun, and unique. These wooden gnomes are heavy enough to sit on a mantel, and bring some whimsy to your holiday decor. Get the step-by-step tutorial and create a few gnomes now:
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DIY boxwood Easter egg topiary - Easter decor
Love the look of topiary trees , but don't want to pay the high price tag? This time Jennifer from The Craft Patch blog will show you how easy it is to make your own boxwood and speckled egg spring topiary. And the coolest part about this craft project is that the eggs are not permanent, so you can remove them after Easter and continue using the topiary all year long:
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Easy DIY wood photo display
Do you want to display your most cherished photos in your room and will be able to swap out the photos easily whenever you feel like it? You will love this craft ! Jennifer came up with this little photo display for her daughters and it's just briliant. Simple, cute and only took a few minutes to make really, if you don’t count paint drying time. Get the tutorial and create your very own wood photo display , or whip up some for the upcoming Holidays.
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Easy DIY chair back covers - simple sewing project
This time Jennifer from The Craft Patch will show you how to sew simple kitchen chair covers to change up the look of your dining set or to decorate for the holidays! These cute chair back covers are just perfect in many ways: they are super simple to sew, and we love how easily they change a room's appearance in minutes! They add such a cheery, cozy vibe. You can sew them in any colors and patterns to match your style or the holiday. These kitchen chair covers are also a perfect way to spice up some not-so-beautiful old chairs around your dining table.
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DIY Upholstered wood crate storage seat
Turn a basic wooden crate into an awesome upholstered storage seat ! This time Jennifer will show you how to make an upholstered lid to fit on a pre-made wooden crate , so that it becomes a handy storage seat. These DIY Upholstered wood crate storage seats are easy for kids to move around to whichever room they like, and they'll love being able to store books, toys or blankets inside.
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DIY Ballerina sign - home decor
This whimsical floral ballerina sign by The Craft Patch is an inexpensive craft you can easily make to decorate the walls of a little girls room or nursery.This ballerina sign is so elegant and will look gorgeous in a special space. Any little budding ballerina surely will love this dancing ballerina canvas wall art ! Get the tutorial and let's create:
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DIY Wood picture frame desktop organizer
Are you looking for a handmade gift idea for the upcoming holidays? This wood photo frame desktop organizer by The Craft Patch would be the perfect gift for kids to make for their grandparents or a favorite aunt or uncle. ( Or it would also be a perfect Mother’s Day or Father’s Day gift for a proud parent to put on their office desk. ) And the best part is: it doesn’t require any power tools or wood cutting! Get the tutorial and learn the how-tos:
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DIY Vertical planter with terra cotta pots
This fun vertical planter by The Craft Patch is just a perfect way to grow herbs or flowers in a small space or to add height to your porch decor. Get the step-by-step tutorial + the free building plans and create yours now:
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