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Amigurumi (crochet) Lego pillow - free crochet pattern
Today Duchess Gala is sharing a free amigurumi pattern with us: a super cute crochet Lego pillow ( or Lego softie ) ! Adorable, isn't it? This fun amigurumi Lego pillow should be easy peasy to crochet since it uses only basic crochet loops. Create a set of super cute Lego pillow amigurumi s for your kids or grandkids they will love it! You can crochet the Lego pillow in any size and color they will be lovely in any form!
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DIY Mason jar Christmas light - easy vintage outdoor decor
We simply love upcycling crafts , especially if the outcome is something useful and gorgeous. Robin ( from All Things Heart And Home ) has made this beautiful Christmas light out of simple mason jars , and she will teach you now how to make it for yourself! This DIY Mason jar Christmas light is perfect in the early morning and at night ( it’s like you are catching fireflies! ) And ( believe it or not ) this mason jar fairy light is super easy to make!
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Easy DIY rustic scrap wood wreath - woodworking
Christmas is right around the corner, and this year, we're craving the feeling of a rustic country cottage! We love the feeling of coming home to a cozy atmosphere filled with woodland elements and natural holiday smells! For this year make this gorgeous wood wreath!  To give it a Christmas feel, you can attach a burlap bow to the bottom, then hang it on your mantel! We love the way it looks! You can use any size wood scraps to make one, and if you prefer paint to stain, it would look beautiful painted as well!
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Easy DIY vintage paper leaf wreath - frugal fall decor
Are you looking for simple frugal fall or Christmas wreath ideas ? This DIY paper leaf wreath by Craft And Tell is a modern take on the herb leaf wreaths you often see around the holidays.This paper leaf wreath is so easy to make and look how gorgeous it is! We love using paper leaves in all sorts of art and craft projects ( and for homemade decor too! ). Since all you need is a bunch of paper leaves, you can adjust the size and color of the wreath to make it fit in with your fall or Christmas decor perfectly!
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DIY Winter village wreath (free printable)
We love this winter village wreath not only because of its soft fluffiness, because it was really easy to make. No fancy sewing, pinning, chain sawing or other dangerous activities needed. We've been obsessed lately with easy paper crafts, and this would be a great use for those scraps. (You can use leftover Christmas wrapping papers or fun scrapbook papers as well) Read this step-by-step craft tutorial and create your own gorgeous winter village wreath! (You will find the printable paper house template  at Delia Creates for free! )
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DIY String art star - Christmas yarn craft
It’s DIY string art time! There’s something so therapeutic about string art, we just love them! And when you get a great piece of Christmas decor as an end result, that’s a major bonus. Tatertots And Jello created this step-by-step tutorial to teach you how to make this gorgeous Christmas yarn art in no time. This beautiful string art star can be a great Christmas decor in your home or you can use this fun craft technique to create other motifs as well!
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Easy DIY Christmas decor ( candle holder) from mason jar & salt
One of or favorite holiday decorating projects is this super easy to make and budget friendly DIY snowy mason jar luminary. These are perfect for decorating your Winter / Christmas mantle, dining table or front porch.Crystal decorated her snowy jars with a piece of faux greenery with tiny berries and a twine bow. Then added a battery-operated tea light inside. We love the way they glow! Besides of this winter luminary is super gorgeous it's also super inexpensive and easy to make! This winter craft project is suitable for kids of all ages.
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DIY wooden clock advent calendar - Christmas decoration
We never got into advent calendars until we had children, but now we just love them! Advent calendars gives the kids a great way to visualize how close Christmas is! For this year create something different and special: make a DIY rustic wooden clock advent calendar!  Look how gorgeous and unique is this wooden calendar! And it's super cheap and simple to make! Visit this great DIY blog , follow along the tutorial and create your own gorgeous vintage style DIY wooden clock advent calendar.
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DIY Rustic wood coasters - gift idea
We've got a fun little DIY (Christmas) gift idea for your today! These DIY wood coasters are the perfect, easy DIY gift and today Marie is going to show you how to make them! Sometimes simple DIY projects turns out to be the best! This woodworking project is absolutely suitable for beginners, because it doesn't require fancy woodworking tools or special skills. Only a simple saw, sandpaper and a little stain. Visit this great DIY blog and learn from Marie how to make your very own set of DIY wooden coasters!
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DIY Fabric Christmas ornament pillows (free sewing pattern)
DIY Ornament pillows! Can you tell how excited we are? These pillows can be made with basic sewing skills, and you can use a variety of materials to show you that you could really use anything! These DIY Fabric Christmas ornament pillows  are great “keep it forever” kinda DIY that you can pull out each holiday season. And that makes our heart super happy!
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DIY Ribbon basket with newspaper weaving - upcycling craft
Do you love recycling crafts , or you just looking for a gorgeous organizing idea which almost costs nothing? Try these beautiful paper woven baskets ! You will be surprised how easy is to make one! Even the kids can create some to organize their toys / stationary. You can can paint the finished woven paper baskets with acrylic paints/varnish for extra durability. Of course you can make the newspaper baskets in any size and shape that fits into your home decor ! Paper weaving is not just perfect because it's usefulness and gorgeousness but it also helps the environment with upcycling some paper trash !
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DIY Dahlia flowers with crepe paper - spring decor
Did you know? Dahlia was declared the national flower of Mexico. How to make a gorgeous paper Dahlia flower from twisted paper / crepe paper? Watch this nice step-by-step video tutorial an learn how to make this beautiful paper flower. It's easy and fun! ! This paper flower making project is a little bit time consuming, but the finished flower absolutely worth it! ! you can use this beautiful paper dahlia flower as spring decor or as part of a paper flower bouquet.
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DIY Yarn wrapped glass bottle and mason jar - upcycling craft
It’s fun to upcycle old glass bottles and jars, instead of just throwing them in the glass recycling pile. Wrap twine or colorful yarns around bottles and jars to create small vases and candle holders. As a bonus: if you cover the whole bottle with twine, you don’t even have to remove the label first! Wrap the jars loosely to allow the light from the candles shine through the twine. Because the twine is on the outside of the glass there will be no increased fire risk, but please remember never to leave burning candles unattended.
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DIY Post-it note flower - paper rose (video tutorial)
Are you looking for a cheap but still beautiful and easy to make spring home decor or mother's day gift? Try this gorgeous post-it note paper rose! This gorgeous but surprisingly easy paper rose can be a great spring craft project for both kids and adults! These note paper roses / flowers can be perfect flowery gifts for any occasions ( imagine them as a mother's day or a wedding bouquet! ) You can fold the origami flowers from any type of paper ( you don't need to buy special post-it notes , even a simple sheet of gift wrapping paper works well - just cut some squares ) . Watch this step-by-step video tutorial and learn how to make this beautiful flower for your loved ones!
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4 Easy DIY Valentine's day decor
Kimberly has a fun Valentine’s Day Mantel to share with you today, created and updated with Martha Stewart craft supplies! Click on the link below to watch what Kimberly used to create these easy DIY Valentine's day decors and how you can incorporate these lovely last-minute Valentine's decors into your home! What do you think? We think it’s simple, but oh so fun!
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Quick and easy felt tulips - free sewing pattern  & tutorial
Tulips are among our favorite flowers , and we think it will be very nice to have a few wonderful tulip bouquets around the house at spring . However, we don't really like cut flowers because watching them die in a vase makes us really sad.The solution? None other than some super-soft ( and everlasting ) felt tulips , of course! This felt craft is easy, quick and the outcome is soo gorgeous! This sweet felt tulip flower can be a great home decor or classroom decor at spring ! ( You can even use these beautiful tulips as a wedding party decoration /centerpiece ! ) You can make the felt tulip flowers in vibrant fun spring colors or in stylish sophisticated pastel colors, it will look gorgeous in any form!
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DIY Dimensional crochet flower artwork - free crochet patterns
Give the gift of flowers that will last! These crochet flowers glued to canvas are perfect for Mother’s Day or as a Teacher Appreciation gift! And the bonus is that this project really doesn’t take more than 1-2 hours! Sarah used Lily Sugar ‘n Cream 100% cotton yarn because of the rich, bright colors and smooth texture. This yarn doesn’t fuzz up like the acrylic tends to do. If you can't find mason jar zipper bags don't panic, just download one mason jar pattern from >> here <<, print it out and glue on your canvas!
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DIY Paper rose topiary - creative gift idea
Are you looking for an inexpensive but still gorgeous wedding bouquet, spring decor or mother's day gift ? Try this paper rosette ball bouquet ( or spring topiary ) ! This beautiful paper rose bouquet won't wither so you can preserve a precious memory of a special occasion forever! This paper rosette / rose bouquet ( despite the look ) is a super easy craft project , with this step-by-step paper rose topiary / bouquet video tutorial , making one will be a piece of cake! So watch this nice video tutorial and learn how to make one gorgeous paper rose bouquet or spring decor for yourself or as a precious gift!
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Beautiful easy to crochet rose - free crochet pattern
A crochet rose ! It blooms all round the year in every color you want, and you made it all by yourself! Here’s how you are going to do it, in 10 easy steps. You can make the crocheted flowers with or without stem and leaves. These crocheted roses can be gorgeous wedding decorations , fashion accessories, seasonal flower decorations in a vase, or embellishments in your hat, scarf, blanket, purse, dress, skirt, top and more! You can give the crocheted roses as nice gifts for Mother's day or decorate your home with them at spring ! Watch this nice step-by-step beginner crochet tutorial and create your own gorgeous spring flowers !
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DIY Troll mason jar planter - Trolls craft
The Trolls movie has been a huge hit with kids . We have seen so many fun trolls crafts including this amazing troll mason jar planter! If you’re planning a Trolls party or simply just have a Trolls fan in your house, then these princess poppy Trolls mason jars will surely be a hit! We also love the version of Princess Poppy mason jar planter which has paint on the outside and smaller googly eyes. And as a bonus: any pink plant will look great with this super cute mason jar planter! ( Of course you can create trolls with other colors as well! )
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DIY Tulip pen - Mother's day gift
Today Muslin&Merlot will show you how to make a beautiful tulip pen ! We simply love wonderful tulip bouquets around the house at spring . However, we don't really like cut flowers because watching them die in a vase makes us really sad. This spring craft is easy, quick and the outcome is so gorgeous! This sweet tulip flower pen can be a great home decor or gifts for a special occasion! You can make the tulip flower pens in vibrant fun spring colors or in stylish sophisticated pastel colors, it will look gorgeous in any form! Give them as wedding party favors, mother's day gifts or just for fun, they will be a great hit!
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DIY Vintage wine crate coffee table - woodworking
In this nice step-by-step tutorial Becca shows you how to do build this awesome movable coffee table! You can build this vintage wine crate coffee table for under 100 dollars, but looks like you paid big for it. Only really takes an afternoon, tools, stain, and some screws! Without wines, empty wine crates are completely useless! Okay, maybe not completely, but still, four of these make for one sweet vintage coffee table. You can buy sturdy wooden crates at your local craft store or get some from a grocery nearby.
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DIY CD Scratching art - easy recycling craft for kids
We bet that you have a stack of old CDs lying around. Convert your old unused CDs into gorgeous artwork that can be put up on the walls.We love this idea because it's super easy to do, just few simple steps.What a brilliant way to up-cycle / recycle your old unwanted CDs and DVDs ! Of course you can decorate anything with these beautiful scratched artworks. This CD recycling craft is suitable for kids ( with a little help ) . For pattern ideas click >> here <<
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DIY Lace & burlap bunny wall art - vintage Easter decor
In the spirit of spring, here's an easy spring / Easter bunny art project! We think that the burlap & lace combination looks so perfect for spring / Easter! Bunnies always make the cutest Easter decorations ,so Amy came up with this adorable lace bunny canvas Easter craft. The canvas itself is burlap ,and I added the bunny just like you would any other fabric applique. So easy!
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Modern geometric black and white Easter eggs - egg painting idea
Oh the African mud cloth ! Their patterns are mesmerizing, in their simplicity and shape. This time Alice & Lois came up with this gorgeous and oh-so-easy egg painting idea : the black and white Easter eggs inspired by African mud cloth . You don’t need to be an artist, just a steady hand helps with this easy Easter project. You could use good old sharpies to get these geometrical African mud cloth patterns . These black and white eggs will look so nice as Easter decor and they are super easy to make. Read this step by step tutorial and create some for yourself:
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DIY Paper calla lily flower bouquet  -  beautiful spring decor
Meaning for calla lilies is purity, holiness, and faithfulness.Because of their beauty, calla lilies are used for many occasions including weddings, Easter decorations, mother's day bouquets ....So get a few rolls of crepe paper and create this gorgeous crepe paper calla lily to decorate your home frugally at Easter / spring or give it as a meaningful gift for your loved ones! Of course you can create paper calla lilies in other colors as well. Watch this step-by-step video tutorial and create your very own gorgeous paper flowers!
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DIY Crepe paper rosebud bouquet - spring flower decor
In this nice video tutorial you can learn how to make this gorgeous DIY crepe paper rose bud bouquet ! This sweet paper rose ( bud ) bouquet can be a perfect decor in your home at springtime/Easter , you can decorate your wedding party with them frugally, or you can gift them for any special occasion ( such as mother's day ! ) Of course you can make these easy and quick crepe paper flowers in any other color than pink, they will look gorgeous in any form! You can adapt this nice paper flower making technique and create other gorgeous ( spring ) decorations such as: wreaths, centerpieces, garlands and even accessories!
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Easy DIY vintage burlap spring art with bird
This beautiful, vintage style wall art is not just only a great decor for your home ( at spring ),but it's also can be a great gift for a special occasion! And it's extremely simple to make, so even the smallest children can make it! Creative idea,isn't it? Of course, this simple ,stencil-painted spring decoration can be made with other patterns than a bird. You can also create a templates ( stenciles ) at home: from a self-adhesive sticker or from a thinner cardboard sheet ( from a cereal box ) . For spring template patterns >> click here << ( Put a thin sheet of paper on your monitor and gently copy the lines with a pencil )
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DIY Tissue paper plum flower - spring decor
Spring is finally here! So in order to bring a bit of spring spirit in our houses,create a few gorgeous plum branches with PetitBoutDeChou's tutorial and tissue paper. You will see that this DIY Tissue paper plum flower is fairly simple and quick to do! This sweet paper plum flower can be a perfect decor in your home at springtime/ Easter ,you can decorate your wedding party with them frugally, or you can gift them for any special occasion ( such as mother's day ! ) Of course you can make these easy and quick crepe paper flowers in any other color than pink, they will look gorgeous in any form! You can adapt this nice paper flower making technique and create other gorgeous ( spring ) decorations such as: wreaths, centerpieces,garlands and even accessories!
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DIY Pinecone rose - fun & easy spring decoration
We would love to keep fresh cut flowers in our home every day if we could, who wouldn’t? But since fresh cut flowers are not all that possible, we think we may have found an alternative with these colorful pine cone roses by Sonja & Jane! We’ve simply love paint! It makes everything so classy and awesome, even the simplest craft materials such as pinecones ! This DIY Pine cone rose is a lovely and chic way to decorate your table for spring! While largely intended to jazz up your spring decor ,this pinecone rose would be lovely to use throughout the year.
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DIY Upcycled tissue box storage baskets - easy home decor project
Are you looking for a fun upcycling idea for that empty Kleenex box? If you are always on the look for cheap DIY storage ideas for the home, you will love this fun upcycling project! This tissue box makeover will be your inexpensive DIY fix to your clutter problem. The nice thing about this DIY storage idea is that it’s not only limited to a small tissue box: any size of box could be upcycled ( a shoe box, diaper box, etc ) .
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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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