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DIY Wood triangle Santa mobile - Christmas decoration
This little wooden Santa , alone makes a cute decoration for your Christmas tree . Or you can add a star to the top and bottom and make a lovely Christmas window decoration or mobile with it. Other than a bit of drying time, he is quickly made. Make a few adorable wooden Santa mobile and then you have a little something to take along as a gift if you are invited somewhere during the holidays. The pattern is simple. It is just one piece to cut out and paint. Embellish your Santa according to your taste or to what you may have. You can add beads, buttons and small decorating elements to his hat or to the front of him.
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DIY Wine cork elf - Christmas craft for kids
With the help of Project Kid's Christmas ( kids ) craft tutorial you can create this funny, lovely and whimsical wine cork elf in no time. This wine cork elf i s a super fun Christmas craft which doubles up as a lovely Christmas decoration. ( If you make more than one you can create a whole Santa's factory with them! ) This Christmas craft only requires simple craft materials , it's also super easy to make, and the outcome is sooo lovely - just look at his cheerful posture! Seriously, who can restist it?
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101 free adult coloring book pages
With all of the wonderful artists out there creating their works to share for free with the world, Gina from The Shabby Creek Cottage thought it would be fun to showcase some of the best (and most beautiful) adult coloring book pages around. If you choose to color with old school crayons, some water color pencils or even some super fancy markers, you can take a printable coloring page and turn it into your very own work of art. Coloring isn’t just a trendy thing that the cool kids are doing, though! Studies have shown that it helps to de-stress adults by calming them down. Cheap (or free!) stress release that’s fun? We call that a win/win. So get your art on with one of these beautiful, free adult coloring pages:
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Mummy cookies for Halloween - easy desserts
This super adorable Halloween mummy cookie by Diane (from Created By Diane ) is the proof the gingerbread cookie cutter isn’t just for Christmas time! Make some yummy mummies with your favorite gingerbread or chocolate chip cookie recipe, they will be delicious in any form! If you haven't got gingerbread man cookie cutters at hand, you can bend one from an empty (and clean) aluminium drink can! This delicious and super funny mummy cookie will be a great hit at your Halloween party, and it doesn't need special baking or cake decorating skills!
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Sock hand puppets - fun recycling craft idea
With this fun and easy recycling kids craft idea you can upcycle your half pair socks into a fun toy for your kids ! These adorable and funny hand puppets are super easy to make , you won't need special crafting skills or materials to make them, just a sock , table tennis or styrofoam balls , googly eyes and a little ( fabric ) glue. You can even use your leftover Christmas decorations to make fun colorful hairstyles to them! How fun is it?! With this nice step-by-step video tutorial make some fun sock hand puppets will be a piece of cake!
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Last minute DIY Halloween costumes
It’s the time of year when the holidays start creeping up on us and you might find yourself scrambling for a costume last minute for a Halloween party or other event. All For The Boys has some easy (and funny) DIY costumes for you! For example: you can make this super fun stick figure Halloween or dress up party costume! In this nice last minute DIY costume collection you will find 5 hilarious & super easy DIY costumes for your kids or yourself. All of them can be made with ordinary household items and everyday clothes, so you can easily make it even without any crafting skills!
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DIY Paper plate pirates - fun summer craft for kids
This awesome paper bowl pirate craft makes a fabulous addition to any pirate learning theme! Kids will have a blast designing their own one of a kind pirate with yarn hair, a silly beard, grumpy pirate facial features and even a groovy earring if they’d like. Using a paper bowl for the face gives the craft a cool 3D effect too. I heart crafty things have made a template for the pirate hat and patch to make the prep work for this awesome pirate craft a breeze. Don't forget to look for more fun pirate theme activities at the bottom of I heart crafty thing's page!
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DIY Cute origami mermaid - paper folding for kids
Looking for the cutest origami summer craft ever?  That means that it's time for mermaid crafts! What better way to inspire some summer crafting then this uber cute origami mermaid? Put this craft on your summer-to-do list!  It's a must for all mermaid-loving kiddos! We love making cute origami projects! Origami (especially the beginner models) is simple, and you don't need special and expensive craft materials to create some gorgeous artworks with it! You can use this cute origami mermaid as a piece of your summer decor, or glue it to a stick and use as a fun paper puppet! This paper folding model is an absolute beginner one so it can be a great summer project for your kids!
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Easy DIY Beaded pipe cleaner people - pipe cleaner craft for kids
Turn everyday craft materials ( drinking straws, pipe cleaners, and beads ) into an adorable pipe cleaner family! Construct these acrobatic friends by One Little Project , then pose them any way you like. These pipe cleaner people are super easy to put together: in less than 10 minutes you can make a whole pipe cleaner family ! This posable pipe cleaner figurine is a perfect craft project at a summer camp or in the classroom. Get your kids to choose the color combinations and lets' bend those pipe cleaners!
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Cute sitting angel with dog - step by step polimer clay tutorial
Today's step-by-step video tutorial is a lovely sitting polimer clay angel with her dog friend ! In this video tutorial you can learn how to make this super cute angel with dog out of polimer clay! This adorable sitting angel figurine can be a great Christmas decor , or you can make one to remember your old beloved dog who is in dog heaven now. Of course you can make the polimer clay dog and angel separately and create gorgeous decorations with them! If you leave out the little angel' s wings it can be an adorable cake topper for a little girl who is in love with puppies / dogs !
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DIY Whimsical Santa toy (free sewing pattern & tutorial)
Winter is almost here and this means you can start your Christmas crafts now officially! If you love sewing this craft idea - the Santa plush toy - can be  a great craft choice for you, even if you're beginner in sewing, because with this detailed masterclass tutorial  sewing one will be a piece of cake! The kids will love this adorable Santa plushie! And of course you can use this fun and lovely fabric Santa  toy to decorate your home at Christmas! Unique handmade decorations are always the best! ( This Christmas sewing project is perfect for scrapbusting ! )
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Tilda style Santa toy (free sewing pattern & tutorial)
Look at this gorgeous & super adorable skandinavian / Tilda style Santa doll ! Hes soo adorable and unique! This Tilda style Santa doll can be a perfect Christmas gift / soft toy for kids, or you can use it to decorate your home at Christmas / winter. In this nice craft website you will find the free Santa toy sewing pattern accompanied with a detailed sewing tutorial - which will help you to create this cute T ilda style Santa and his clothes from scrap fabrics ! This pattern is not really suitable for beginners in sewing ( because of the small details ) .
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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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Amigurumi Draculaura doll - free crochet pattern
This beautiful Monster High doll can be an excellent gift for a girl! With this f ree little Draculaura doll amigurumi pattern y ou will be able to crochet your very own gorgeous cuddly amigurumi dol l in no time! Easy loops! The difficulty of this free doll amigurumi pattern i s medium ( it will take a couple of days to make it, and you will need at least a beginner crocheting/amigurumi skill to create one ) , but this adorable little crochet Draculaura doll will absolutely worth the time and effort! You can gift this amigurumi doll as a cute gift for any occasion or you can make some for your kids just for fun!
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Rainbow flower fairies (amigurumi dolls) - free crochet pattern
Today Duchess Gala is sharing a free amigurumi pattern with us for : a lovely crochet rainbow flower doll toy ! Adorable, isn't it? We love handmade amigurumi dolls so much, because they have lots of personality and the kids will love them more than any expensive store bought toy ! This adorable amigurumi flower doll toy should be easy peasy to crochet since it uses only basic crochet loops. Create a set of super cute flower doll amigurumi s for your kids or grandkids they will love it! You can crochet the flower doll in any size and color they will be lovely in any form!
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Crochet chibi cat doll (free amigurumi pattern)
This beautiful crocheted chibi doll can be an excellent gift for a girl! This free little chibi cat amigurumi doll pattern contains written instructions on how to make your very own gorgeous cuddly amigurumi chibi cat dol l. Easy loops! You can gift this amigurumi doll as a cute gift for any occasion or you can make some for your kids just for fun! This adorable amigurumi cat doll toy should be easy peasy to crochet since it uses only basic crochet loops.
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DIY Little felt Christmas gnome ( Scandinavian gnome )
This holiday season, bring this adorable little DIY felt Scandinavian Christmas Gnome into your home. It’s a quick, 30-minute craft and is loved by all! This lovely felt Scandinavian gnome family can be a great Christmas decor or a fun Christmas craft for kids , because it's so easy to make! So grab a few sheets of felt and create a bunch of lovely tomtes in no time with Dans Le Lakehouse' step-by-step craft tutorial :
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DIY Kitty rice heating pad (free sewing pattern)
We are all into craft projects that make us feel cozy and relaxed!  If you haven’t seen or made one rice heating pad before, it’s basically a pouch filled with uncooked rice (and usually something that smells good too), and you can stick them in the microwave for a moist heating pad that lasts a good while. If you are going to make something, why make it regular when it can be a kitty? Much cuter to have around the house and just makes us  smile to look at too.
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Winter popsicle stick pals - winter yarn craft idea for kids
Here's a wonderful craft stick yarn dolls for kids to make by Happy Hooligans! This is the quickest and cutest little popsicle doll craft ! Kids can make these easy craft stick yarn dolls with just 3 simple supplies. These little popsicle stick dolls are simply adorable – perfect for a doll house or for pretend play, and the process of making them is very fun and addictive. The process for making these popsicle stick dolls is really quick and easy, and great for helping kids develop fine-motor skills as well as wrapping and winding skills. ( And this project is also perfect for use up your scrap yarn stash )
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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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DIY gingerbread man garland - edible Christmas decor & gift
Do you love the heavenly scent of fresh gingerbread cookies ? Here’s a wonderful holiday project for your DIY pleasure using a basic gingerbread man recipe : a lovely and fun gingerbread men garland by Celebrate Creativity! If you’re not up for the challenge of building houses out of gingerbread ,this recipe is for you. All you need is a gingerbread man cookie cutter to make the shapes and use a straw to create the holes. String some bright ribbon and you’ve got a festive garland just waiting to be strung on your Christmas tree .
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DIY Polimer clay girl keychain in knitted sweater
Today's step-by-step polimer clay tutorial is a lovely polimer clay girl in knitted sweater ! In this pictorial tutorial you can learn how to make this super cute little girl keychain out of polimer clay! This adorable girl figurine can be a great Christmas decor ( Christmas ornament ) ,or you can create some as a lovely Christmas gift for your friends and family members! If you attach little angel wings to it's back it can be a super adorable angel ornament as well!
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Little amigurumi doll in skirt (free crochet pattern)
Today Anitha ( Paint It Colorful Blog ) is sharing a free amigurumi pattern with us: a lovely crochet doll toy ! Adorable, isn't it? We love handmade amigurumi dolls so much, because they have lots of personality and the kids will love them more than any expensive store bought toy ! This adorable amigurumi doll toy should be easy-peasy to crochet since it uses only basic crochet loops. Create a set of super cute doll amigurumis for your kids or grandkids they will love it! You can crochet this doll in any size and color - it will be lovely in any form!
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DIY Strong man circus costume with muscles (free sewing tutorial)
Are you looking for a super funny and easy to sew halloween or dress up party costume? Make this strongman costume !  This strongman suit complete with fabric muscles and fake barbells. The strongman will impress everyone with his amazing feats! You can draw a fake mustache with a black eyeliner for a more manly look. Your kids will rock in this outfit!
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Adorable round pirates - fun summer craft for kids
This adorable round pirate craft by Kids Craft Room will surely delight your kids! Hours of fun from simple craft materials - who needs more? This cute round pirate craft is a must for summer ! Construction paper or craft foam make a great base for a lots of easy summer kids' crafts especially this adorable pirate craft! We hope you will have lots fun with making these chubby little pirates with your kids or class! ( This pirate craft can be a great addition to your pirate themed party or ocean / summer classroom bulletin board ! )
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DIY Scarecrow mason jar craft - fall craft for kids
We are really excited to share this lovely scarecrow mason jar craft by Easy Peasy And Fun with you as it’s a super fun and easy mason jar craft project to make as well as a fancy homemade fall decor. A simple craft to add autumn charm to your home, do it yourself style. This little fellow will make the most wonderful fall decoration , either in the classroom as a pencil holder, sitting in your home with your other fall decor or on your front porch.This would be fun also for kids to make! There are many ways you can go about decorating your scarecrow mason jar craft the possibilities are endless! ( You can find tons of scarecrow face patterns by clicking >> here << )
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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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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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DIY Scarecrow - How to make a scarecrow (tutorial)
Whether it's for fall or Halloween decoration, or to chase away birds from your garden, Emily from Burlap Kitchen has instructions on how to build a scarecrow using old clothes and hay. With Emily's easy to follow tutorial, you can transform old unused clothes and toys into the talk of the scarecrow town. The envy of the scarecrow neighborhood. The scarecrow to beat all scarecrows! This DIY scarecrow is super fun to make and it will last year after year. Get the tutorial at burlapkitchen.com and create your very own adorable ( or scary ) scarecrow :
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Crochet mermaid doll - ragdoll mermaid (free crochet pattern)
This gorgeous mermaid ragdoll will be probably the most beautiful thing you’ve ever crocheted! Crochet a lovely doll for your little sirens using Spin A Yarn Crochet's free mermaid ragdoll pattern. This crochet mermaid pattern is complete with star coverups, a beautiful tail, and stunning rainbow locks. This beautiful ragdoll mermaid doll is the perfect gift for your favorite mermaid fan. This fierce little lady, with her rainbow hair and turquoise tail, is a quick project to keep your hooky fingers happy this weekend.
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Amigurumi mermaid doll (free amigurumi pattern)
Projects like these make us love the art of crochet and amigurumi so much! Just look at this cute mermaid ! Who can resist this cute little mermaid face? By following along Anastasia Dmitrieva's free amigurumi pattern at Amiguroom Toys you can create this super cute crochet mermaid 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 mermaid for your friends or family members now!
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