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DIY Triangle box advent calendar
All you need to make this easy advent calendar is this free triangle box template, cardstock, glue and a marker.  We recommend a fine felt tip pen since you can create much more detailed work, but a regular Sharpie works fine too.  This DIY Triangle box advent calendar project is really fun because it's quick and ends up looking really good and you can let loose with your  doodling creativity  Lastly, we think the kids will enjoy the treats I’ll be hiding in these boxes! 
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Little crochet gingerbread man toy (free amigurumi pattern)
Know someone who have sweet tooth? We've got the perfect gift idea for him/her: a crochet gingerbread man ! Whether you're gifting it as a toy or as home decor, this free amigurumi pattern by Dendennis will thrill both gingerbread and Christmas fanatics. This cute crochet ( amigurumi ) gingerbread man can be a perfect handmade gift or handmade toy for your kids / grandkids because, this super adorable amigurumi gingerbread man is a perfect soft toy for both boys and girls! In this great amigurumi blog you will find a wonderful free amigurumi gingerbread man pattern which will help you to create this adorable crocheted toy with lots of interesting details, personality and cuteness! With a little modification in the yarn size you can create a whole super adorable amigurumi gingerbread family.
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Charles the amigurumi gingerbread man (free crochet pattern)
We've got a super adorable handmade Christmas gift idea a crochet gingerbread man ! Whether you're gifting it as a toy or as home decor, this cute little amigurumi gingerbread man will be a great hit! This cute crochet ( amigurumi ) gingerbread man can be a perfect handmade gift or handmade toy for your kids / grandkids because, this super adorable amigurumi gingerbread man is a perfect soft toy for both boys and girls! In this great amigurumi blog you will find a wonderful free amigurumi gingerbread man pattern which will help you to create this adorable crocheted toy with lots of interesting details, personality and cuteness! With a little modification in the yarn size you can create a whole super adorable amigurumi gingerbread family.
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Crochet gingerbread boy and girl (free crochet pattern)
This time Maria shares with us a super cute free rag doll amigurumi pattern - again! This time she's even includes a video crochet tutorial with the free written pattern to help you along! These gingerbread boy and girl are cuddly-soft and perfect just in time for the holidays!  With a little modification in the yarn size you can create a whole super adorable amigurumi gingerbread family!
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Rudolph reindeer lollipop - quick Christmas party favor
These reindeer Rudolph lolly pops by True Couponing are pretty much fantastic crafts for kids . Kids can create these super cute Christmas party favors in minutes, and of course they will love to eat them too! These lolly pop reindeer are really easy to make. If your kids are older they can help with the cutting and assembling, but if they’re little, you can let them have the glory of making them. These guys make awesome Christmas party favors or gifts , and you could even send them to school as a class treat!
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Cookie necklace (cookie lei) - fun edible gift idea
Make a cookie lei necklace ! This super easy to make cookie necklace ( cookie lei ) is a fun gift for a birthday, graduation or back to school surprise . Just visit the bakery section of your grocery store, find some yummy treats ( muffins, cinnamon rolls, pastries, cookies, frosted cookies, cakes... ) - all would work for this cute necklace! Of course you can use any other small ( edible ) gift s to create this fun lei: imagine a fruit lei with healthy citruses, a salty party snack lei, or a small toy lei! What a fun way to gift someone special! This fun party gift is easily customizable therefore it's perfect for both him and her!
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Gingerbread men cookies - fun Christmas gift idea
With this super easy cookie packaging idea you can turn boring store bought cookies into fun homemade Christmas treats in minutes! Brilliant isn't it? To create these super cute snowman cookies you will need a little cellophane ( or pre-packaged cookies ),a few buttons, and a cute ribbon! You can create the c ookie snowmen with sugar cookies or you can create other Christmas figures with brown ones ( imagine a cute gingerbread man from a chocolate chip cookies or an adorable reindeer from a gingerbread cookie )! This easy dessert packaging idea can be perfect for almost everyone at Christmas from family members, to teachers everyone will love them!
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Easy DIY Nutella Christmas tree cake - party food
People come up with so many creative ideas and for sure the braided Nutella Christmas tree bread is one of them! Imagine how great would this look on the Christmas table when all your family and friends come around for holidays. A true feast of delicious food with awesome visual effects. This brilliant step-by-step baking video will give you the recipe for this easy DIY Nutella Christmas tree cake and you have to try it! You will be amazed, how easy s to make this gorgeous and oh so delicious Nutella Christmas tree cake !
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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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Cute little pig buns with bacon jam
Play with dough and make some super cute piggies stuffed with bacon jam and chorizo . They will be a huge hit! Because who doesn't love lovely piggies and bacon? The stuffing is so delicious, the buns are soft and tasty. The adults love them, kids adore them and their look make everyone smiles. Next time you receive an invite for a potluck or go on a picnic, make a double batch and bring the little piggies with you. You will be the baker of the year, we guarantee you.
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DIY Shooting star party pinata -  fun party decor
With New Year's eve comes parties! And what says party more than a piñata ? This DIY shooting star piñata is great for new year's eve ,summer or really for any time of year. It’s a shooting star ,so it can easily be adapted for celebrating summer nights, graduations, birthdays, or make it in patriotic colors for Fourth of July. It’s a pull piñata ,so it’s great for indoors as well as out. Kids take turns choosing a curling ribbon to pull. So, you still get the element of anticipation to see who is going to be the lucky one to crack it open and you save dad from having to whack the thing to death to finally get it to open.Plus! You can keep the piñata and use it as decor later, or reuse it for another party. Just reattach more ribbon to the bottom and you’re gold.
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Adorable crochet marshmallow keychain (free pattern)
Winter is the most wonderful time of the year and coffee shops are making it even sweeter with their assortment of holiday beverages ! Between the hustle and bustle take time to enjoy a cup of coffee ( or hot cocoa ) and do a little crocheting: lets crochet some cute marshmallow keychains to pair with your delicious beverage! This crochet project is super easy and quick ,it can be a perfect choice if you haven't got too much time or skill in crochet ! This cute marshmallow keychain can be a great ( Christmas ) gift for your coffee or hot cocoa lover friends ( paired with a bag of coffee or hot cocoa ) .
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DIY 6 pocket treat holder - scrapbook
Everyone’s looking for a sweet treat that’s easy to make. Or thinking about wedding favors ? Also a great idea! This 6 pocket treat holder is a perfect fit. Just grab some 6″x 6″ squares of Designer Series paper ( you pick the theme ) and get ready to start folding. This project is simple and fun , and the pockets are perfect for chocolate squares, tea bags or other little treats.
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Adorable ice cream costume with fabric pains
Some Halloween costumes are just too complicated, especially when you need a costume last-minute and don’t want to do anything over-the-top when you’re just going to work for the day. With the right paint products, you can simplify this cute Halloween costume using just a painted shirt and a headband and create a DIY simple ice cream t-shirt to pair with a honeycomb cherry headband! Wear your t-shirt with pants, jeans or a skirt of your choice and still feel as festive as everyone else for Halloween !
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10 Different fun & quick DIY Halloween costume
This week on Kamri’s YouTube Channel she featured 10 adorable Halloween Costume Ideas . We thought you might like to see her 10 Food Inspired DIY Costumes . This video was so much fun! Which is your favorite? Each of these DIY costumes looks perfect as last minute DIY Halloween costumes for girls. These fun food costumes will make perfect DIY Halloween costumes for kids, for teens, and even adults. The costumes: Gumball Machine, girly and cute Cotton Candy, fun Candy Buttons, super-cute Donut, bubbly bunch of Grapes, adorable bag of Jelly Beans, perky Pineapple, perfect Slice of Pizza, fun box of PopCorn, and a beautifully-ripe Strawberry!
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DIY Bubblegum machine Halloween costume - sewing tutorial
This DIY Bubblegum machine Halloween costume can be tackled by just about anyone. It doesn’t require much sewing at all (only a tiny bit on the skirt) and is a perfect costume for the tween/teen age who don’t know what to be for Halloween. But let’s be real, adults will love this too.The skirt is made with felt, which is nice and stiff and stays in place really well. Go to makeit-loveit.com and learn how to make your very own pretty DIY gumball machine costume!
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DIY Easter Kit-kat cake - cake decorating tutorial
Need to entertain the kids this Easter season ? This fun and simple Easter Kit-kat cake tutorial by Amber is the perfect family activity that everyone will love! We love to bake during the holidays and Easter is no exception. Amber created this super cute Easter cake based on the famous "Pigs in mud Kit-Kat cake", and she is going to show you how, so you can have the most popular Easter Kit Kat cake this holiday season ! Let's get baking:
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Easy DIY egg carton chicks - Easter craft for kids
Using something old, making something new! These super cute egg carton chicks are the perfect kids’ craft for spring. Don’t you love simple crafts you can easily do with your kids ? Easter is coming and these little egg carton chicks are perfect for Easter, spring ,or just because! The kids will love making them and it’s a fun way to reuse something old to make something new.
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DIY Paper bonbon chocolate rose bouquet - video tutorial
This gorgeous crepe paper rose bouquet is not just only beautiful but it's also very delicious, because the rosebuds contains chocolate bonbons ( Ferrero Rochers ) ! Creative, isn't it? You can create this nice flower bouquet very easily: you just need a little crepe paper, delicious chocolate bonbons / sweets and a little wire. It can be a perfect gift for mother's day , Valentine's day or a perfect addition to your wedding / graduation party . You can create this crepe paper rose and chocolate bouquet in any color: try it in romantic red or in elegant white / pastels !
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DIY Chocolate covered wafer cookie bunny - Easter party snack
These super cute Easter treats by HungryHappenings look adorable at your holiday parties, and no baking is involved! The bunny is made out of a wafer cookie covered with yummy chocolate. Kids will love helping put the chocolate covered wafer cookie bunnies in their Easter baskets and also they will love them to eat!  Beth used dark chocolate to cover the waffle cookie bunnies but you can use white chocolate as well! These adorable chocolate covered bunny cookies will be perfect gifts for Easter to almost everyone because who doesn't love chocolate and bunnies? (Especially combined in one!) Follow Beth's tutorial and create a bunch of cute bunnies:
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DIY Rice Krispies treat lamb pops - Easter party treats
Rice krispie + mini marshmallows = Oh-So-Cute Easter lamb pops! There’s something about rice krispie treats that just makes us happy. They’re so fun to make and even more fun to eat. Your kids will love to help make these darling little sheep shaped delicious Easter desserts! They’re surprisingly simple to make, too! These adorable rice krispies treat lamb pops can be great party snacks (not just at Easter).  Follow along Beth's tutorial at Hungry Happening's and create some:
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Easter bunny threat box - polimer clay bunny tutorial
Use this step-by-step tutorial to make super adorable bunny figures in several scales using basic sculpting techniques and polymer clay, play-doh or air dry clay. This cute bunny can be made from all kinds of clay which makes it useful as handmade gift , seasonal / holiday decoration or as delicious cake decoration / cake topper ! This polimer clay bunny is a surprisingly easy polimer clay project so you can create one easily for yourself or for your friends, even is you are a beginner in polimer clay or fondant sculpting ! Let's sculpture a cute Easter bunny!
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Bunny Easter egg gift box with air drying clay (or paper clay)
Use this step-by-step video tutorial to make super adorable bunny figures in several scales using basic sculpting techniques and polymer clay, play-doh or air dry clay. This cute bunny can be made from all kinds of clay which makes it useful as handmade gift , seasonal / holiday decoration or as delicious cake decoration / cake topper ! This polimer clay bunny treat box is a surprisingly easy polimer clay project so you can create one easily for yourself or for your friends, even is you are a beginner in polimer clay or fondant sculpting ! Let's sculpture a cute Easter bunny!
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Little crochet s'mores bunny keychain (free amigurumi pattern)
With spring finally here, that means Easter is just around the corner! Do you decorate an Easter tree at this time of year? If so, this little amigurumi s’mores bunny by Spin A Yarn Crochet would make such a sweet decoration! These amigurumi s'mores bunny keychains are so adorable,fun and quick! These little crochet s'mores bunny key chains would be so cute on a little back pack or bag, too! This amigurumi s'mores bunny keychain is a perfect project for scrap yarn or those half skeins ! If you love this crochet s'mores bunny amigurumi pattern ,don't forget to check out Spin A Yarn Crochet's other amazing free amigurumi and crochet patterns:
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Super dad - fun father's day gift with chocolate (free printable)
Every dad is a Super Dad because all dad’s have some mega super powers, don’t you think? This Super Dad father’s day gift idea by IHeartCraftyThings is going to make your dad feel super special on Father’s Day . this super fun father's day gift making tutorial comes with a wonderful free printable template. The kids can personalize the message on the back of the Father’s day gift so they can share what they feel makes their dad extra super!
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Chocolate covered strawberry and brownie kabob - party snack
Need a super quick, easy to make but delicious dessert? This super delicious chocolate covered strawberry and brownie kabob by Erica's Sweet Tooth is a great recipe for a hot summer day ,and it looks ( and tastes ) super delicious so your guests will be amazed. Imagine when you arrive waving with strawberry, marshmallow and brownie cubes on skewer in you hand! This chocolate covered strawberry and brownie kabob will feed a large crowd, but no dessert plates to wash. And it’s so easy to make, you don't need to be a baking Goddess to whip up some! Get the recipe at ericasweettooth.com:
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DIY Paper mache ghost Halloween bowl
Gustamonton has instructions on how to create a fun Halloween bowl out of simple newspaper , perfect for all the treats your little tricksters will bring home. In this video tutorial Gustamonton will show you how to make a fun container for those yummy Halloween candies ! This little paper mache ghost bowl is super easy to make and the best: it's almost costs nothing! It's really just a bunch of newspaper and a little glue! So, watch this craft tutorial and create your own paper mache Halloween treat bowl:
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Banana ghost - healthy Halloween snack
These banana ghosts by Alice And Lois will be the hit at your Halloween party ! They’re cute and spooky all at the same time, and so simple to make. These banana ghosts are so easy to make and would be a fun dessert or snack to serve at your Halloween party this year! Plus these banana ghosts take hardly any time to make! And they much much healthier than pure candy party snacks! But beware: the banana ghosts will be gone in an instant because the kids love to gobble them up.
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DIY Crochet snowman gift sack - free crochet pattern
If you are looking for ways to create fun and lovely Christmas gifts this little snowman sack by Repeat Crafter Me is just the perfect project for you! This adorable small crochet snowman gift sack can hold all the goodies and will give each of your kids a sack to open on Christmas! As usual, Repeat Crafter Me shares with us the crochet snowman gift sack pattern for free, so get your skeins and let's get crochet:
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DIY fabric Santa advent calendar
We are super excited to share this lovely DIY fabric Santa advent calendar with you! An advent calendar is a wonderful way to extend the fun of Christmas over the whole month. And what better way to introduce the tradition of counting down the days until Christmas than with a super cute homemade Santa advent calendar ! Sewing your own advent calendar is also the perfect way to create a new family heirloom that will last for years and become a firm favorite part of children's’ festive rituals! This free sewing tutorial , designed by Mike , is one of our favorite festive sewing projects from the The Crafty Gentleman archives. Read on to find out how to sew your own DIY Santa advent calendar :
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DIY Plastic bottle Santa gift box with craft foam - Christmas gift
What an amazing idea to recycle plastic bottle into this festive Santa gift box ! It is always a great feeling when we are making the preparation for Christmas , especially if you can recycle something from trash into treasure to make something unique for the whole family. Start with an empty plastic bottle to create this fantastic homemade Christmas craft. A plastic bottle Santa gift box is an inexpensive way to decorate your home for the holidays or create fun gifts for the whole family ! This adorable gift box has been made with craft foam, it's fun to make and eco-friendly.
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Christmas village advent calendar ( free paper house cutting files )
Here comes a lovely & festive printable paper craf t: a wonderful set of enchanting little DIY paper houses perfect for your Christmas village ! These little paper houses by Delia Creates are simple in design which makes them great for personalizing however you want. Dress them up with snowy glitter on the roofs, paint on fine details, or choose a gradient of papers. There are lots of possibilities! If you don't need an advent calendar you can use these little paper houses as adorable Christmas ornaments or even as cute party treat boxes for your upcoming Christmas party !
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