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DIY tangram rubber stamp from rubber eraser
A Tangram is a Chinese dissection puzzle consisting of 7 flat shapes . They all fit perfectly in one square. You can make all sorts of things with the pieces…animals, people,and things! Since geometric anything is all the rage, she though it would be fun to make Rubber Stamp Tangrams art and cards with the kids ! This would be so fun to make for a teacher appreciation gift –A little stack of cards and some envelopes wrapped in twine!
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How mo make a spring flower fairy doll - doll making tutorial
Watch this step-by-step tutorial and learn how to make gorgeous ( spring ) flower fairy dolls ! This easy DIY doll making tutorial will teach you how to make a fun and easy doll with the kids using a basic flower fairy doll technique. This includes using floral wire, a wooden bead , embroidery floss, and a silk flower. The supplies for this beautiful flower fairy dol l are absolutely inexpensive! Once you have mastered making a basic flower fairy there are a lot fun options and variations. You can use these beautiful fairies to decorate the kid's room , your home at spring or the classroom ! ( Or you can create a whole fairy doll play set for the kids as a gift ! )
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DIY cardboard box Barbie doll house - recycling craft
Today's tutorial is a beautiful recycling craft , one of those good ideas for gifts at Christmas. This brilliant handmade dollhouse is easy to do and inexpensive , a perfect gift for your kids ! Sometimes handmade toys and presents are brings much more fun and happiness than the store bought versions especially dollhouses, because you can personalize it to your little girls taste as much as you want! You can create an ice castle for Elsa, a pink Barbie house or a cute little forest house or fairy house , the possibilities are endless! With this nice step-by-step cardboard box Barbie doll house video tutorial you can make one easily for your daughter ( or a superhero version for your son ) !
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Washable coloring book for kids (free sewing pattern)
Today we are starting with a fun coloring and activity book for kids: the washable coloring book by Sew Can She! Yes, it's true, this amazing coloring book is washable, so you don't need to worry about you coloring mistakes or picking mis-matched colors. You can simply have fun coloring because later on you can wash the book and start over! How fun is it? This washable coloring book is perfect for kids of all ages! This washable coloring book would be the perfect project for a last-minute birthday gift, in preparation for a long car-ride, or to keep little preschoolers busy coloring somewhere other than the walls.
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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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Cute little felt monkey (free sewing pattern)
Make this adorable DIY monkey felt soft toy ! In this nice craft site you will find the PDF template and a step-by-step tutorial to make this DIY monkey toy. Begin by printing the template and choosing your favorite felt colors. Too adorable! Once you’ve gotten your felt, you will want to pick up some poly-fill and colored embroidery floss at your local craft store. Beginner seamstresses and sewers need not fear! All you’ll need for whipping up this project is a simple running stitch and blanket stitch. This could even be a great project for introducing your little ones to the fundamentals of sewing. So grab your materials and your favorite kiddo and start planning an afternoon of crafting !
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DIY Felt finger puppets - savanna animals
Time to get crafty: learn how to make adorable felt savanna animalsfinger puppets ) using the included free printable templates! These DIY Felt finger puppets are super easy to make (because felt is such a fun fabric craft material - you can cut it  easily without pesky frayed edges).Once you understand the process, you should be able to create as many different felt animals as you would like. We love these savanna animal finger puppets and they make a really cute and unique gift. Go ahead and get creative but be warned…they are addicting!
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Amigurumi polar bear with scarf (free crochet pattern)
Today we have a special new free pattern for you: a super cute amigurumi polar bear by Marina B! This amigurumi bear is lovely, huggable, and super easy to crochet from your favorite yarn. In this free amigurumi tutorial, you can learn how to crochet this adorable polar bear. This sweet amigurumi bear is sure to bring a smile to any face! This amigurumi cutie can be a wonderful seasonal ( winter ) decoration or soft toy for kids. Get the free amigurumi pattern at Amigurumi Space and let's get crocheting:
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Sammy the crochet (amigurumi) seal - free pattern
Do you love crocheting and adorable soft toys ? Crochet this amigurumi seal which can be a wonderful handmade gift for your kids ( or grandkids ) . In this nice crochet / amigurumi blog you will find the free amigurumi seal pattern and a nice detailed written crochet tutorial on how to make Sammy the amigurumi seal ! This amigurumi seal is a relatively easy crochet toy project: you can create the seal easily even if you are a beginner in amigurumi. This crocheted seal doesn't require too much yarn , and it will look great with accessories in any color!
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DIY Felt winter bear (free sewing pattern)
Make this adorable DIY Felt winter bear soft toy ! In this nice craft site you will find the free template and a step-by-step tutorial to make this super cute felt bear toy . Begin by printing the template and choosing your favorite felt colors. Too adorable! Once you’ve gotten your felt, you will want to pick up some poly-fill and colored embroidery floss at your local craft store. Beginner seamstresses and sewers need not fear! All you’ll need for whipping up this project is a simple running stitch and blanket stitch. This could even be a great project for introducing your little ones to the fundamentals of sewing . So grab your materials and your favorite kiddo and start planning an afternoon of crafting !
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Adorable crochet bumblebee pillow toy (free crochet pattern)
This super cute and free bumblebee pattern by Spin A Yarn Crochet was made in the same style as Jillian's other free crochet rag doll patterns: separate pieces worked in flat rows and then joined together to give them that unique 2-D look. This cute crochet bee plushie ( or pillow )  pattern is absolutely not difficult, you can create one easily even if you are a beginner in crochet toy making! Get the free crochet bee plushie pattern & step-by-step assembling tutorial at Spin A Yarn Crochet :
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Adorable little crochet bee girl (free amigurumi pattern)
We must confess this little honey bee by Papillon en Papier is really the most wonderful amigurumi bee we have ever seen! The world needs more cute little bees like this one!With Papillon en Papier's free crochet tutorial ,you can learn how to crochet this adorable bee girl in amigurumi. This sweet amigurumi bee is sure to bring a smile to any face! This amigurumi cutie is a wonderful soft toy for kids or it can bee a great spring decor as well. In this nice crochet blog you will find the free amigurumi pattern of this super cute bee girl amigurumi accompanied with gorgeous photos of the finished figure:
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Snuggle bunny - free sewing pattern & sewing tutorial
Tina's cute little snuggle bunny sewing pattern is ready just in time for Easter. Snuggle bunny makes a great cuddly pressie, complete with her own blankey. We do hope you like this free pattern and will enjoy making  this super cute snuggle bunny plushie as much as we like it.  At MissDaisyPatterns.com you will find a free fabric Easter egg sewing pattern as well to complete your little Easter snuggle bunny.
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DIY Rustic bunny toy - free sewing pattern
Do you love sewing ? Are you looking for a super cute soft plush toy for your kids or an adorable spring / Easter decor ? Try this beautiful rustic bunny softie ! This adorable vintage rabbit plush toy is a perfect Easter gift, Mother's day gift or you can give them for any special occasion! At Masterclass.ru you will find the free sewing pattern and a nice step-by-step assembling and sewing tutorial ! You can add extra elements to your rustic bunny plushies ,or sew / crochet cute accessories for them!
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DIY Easy puppy sock plush toy (dog plushie) - video tutorial
This is a simple but adorable plushie DIY that you can adapt for many other animals as well. ( It can be a lovely sock bunny or puppy as well! ) If you want to make it look more like a dog, then you can make the nose larger or create a separate muzzle. With this nice detailed video soft sock toy making tutorial you can make one for the kids easily even if you are a beginner in sewing ( or sock toy making ) ! This super cute sock puppy can be a lovely kids room decor , toy , or a perfect gift for your friends and it's also a nice way to repurpose a few unused socks !
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Adorable amigurumi sheep in a hoodie - free crochet pattern
Are you looking for a cute, adorable animal doll amigurumi to crochet ? Here you are: a free sheep amigurumi pattern and tutorial to share with you. CraftPassion has got the idea to design and crochet this Sheep Amigurumi, Sunnia, out of her very popular sock sheep free pattern . They are cousins from different material, Sunnia was crochet from fuzzy yarn while the sock sheep was sewed from socks. Besides the usual written pattern and step by step picture tutorial, this time she has developed a video to show the summary process to make Sunnia.
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Crochet (amigurumi) sheep toy - free amigurumi pattern
Amiguroom and Maria Kostyuchenko share a super cute free amigurumi toy pattern with you today – the most adorable little lamb ! This baby or kids toy is just the right size for carrying everywhere, playing with on the go, or snuggling during quiet time. This cute amigurumi sheep baby toy works up pretty quickly and is so much fun to give to any little one – we know this won't be the last sheep in your life! Head to Amiguroom , get the free pattern and create your very own sheep toy:
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Little Red Riding Hood finger puppets - free printable
If your kids like to pretend play they are going to love these free printable Little Red Riding Hood finger puppets ! We love this fairy tale so Red Riding Hood crafts and activities are always a hit! These little Red Riding Hood finger puppets are great for story time or to keep the kids busy on the road – you can have a proper play and act it out as it is in the story or just let the imagination run free and create a story of your own!
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DIY paper puzzle game - free printable tangram & challenge cards
DIY games are a simple but fun handmade gift idea ,whether you’re planning for Christmas or a birthday. Download these printable tangrams and the challenge cards for a fun kids activity to enjoy year-round. Tangrams are a simple 7-piece puzzle that can be put together in a square or an infinite number of combinations to make other shapes. They make a good activity for kids who need to be busy or just enjoy a good brain challenge. There are plenty of difficult puzzles for older kids to make with these, but even preschoolers will enjoy the simplest ones.
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DIY Tigger tsum-tsum sock plush - sock toy making (video tutorial)
Look at this super cute tsum-tsum style Disney plushie! In this video tutorial PinkSugarCotton will show you how to make a Tigger tsum tsum plush from a sock! This soft toy making project is a perfect way to re-purpose pairless socks , with a help of a little piece of felt , and hand sewing! Sock knit is a very easy beginner sewing material because it doesn't fray at the edges and it's so stretchy which make these Disney plushies really squishy. ( And socks are also inexpensive and easy to get! ) Create some tsum-tsum soft toys for your kids with this nice step-by-step video hand sewing and plushie making tutorial!
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Adorable little crochet sheep ( free amigurumi pattern )
Meet Lambert, Stephanie's sweet little lamb that she designed to celebrate Chinese New Year!  Make one or a whole flock of fluffy sheep for yourself or your loved  ones! In Stephanie's free crochet tutorial, you can learn how to crochet this adorable sheep in amigurumi! This sweet amigurumi sheep is sure to bring a smile to any face! This amigurumi cutie is a wonderful seasonal decoration or soft toy for kids. This amigurumi sheep  is also perfect as a gift for your kids or friends!
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DIY Tsum-tsum Olaf plushie - sock plush toy sewing tutorial
Look at this super cute tsum-tsum style Olaf plushie! In this video tutorial BudgetHobby will show you how to make an Olaf tsum tsum plush from a sock! This soft toy making project is a perfect way to re-purpose pairless socks , with a help of a little piece of felt , and hand sewing! Sock knit is a very easy beginner sewing material because it doesn't fray at the edges and it's so stretchy which make these Disney plushies really squishy. ( And socks are also inexpensive and easy to get! ) Create some tsum-tsum soft toys for your kids with this nice step-by-step video hand sewing and plushie making tutorial!
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DIY Unicorn kinetic sand recipe - fun craft for kids
We love kinetic sand! If you spending way too much on the kinetic sand at the store: make it at home in unicorn colors with Mama Plus One's fun tutorial! This homemade kinetic sand is easy and affordable. Kinetic sand is such a great therapeutic tool, and also a great sensory tool! Read Mama Plus One's step-by-step tutorial on how to make your very own kinetic sand in fun unicorn colors.This DIY Unicorn kinetic sand recipe is super easy , quick to make and so fun to play with!
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DIY Easter - spring look and find sensory bottle (I spy bottle)
Just when it seems like spring will never come, we realize that it’s right around the corner. To help celebrate this beautiful and amazing season, create a fun craft that Kim (730 Sage Street ) calls a "look and find spring sensory bottle" ( I spy bottle ). You can turn this I spy bottle easily into a game: use 15 completely different items in the bottle then create a list of the things and make it a game to find all of them. So fun! Visit 730 Sage Street and create one fun spring I spy bottle with the kids:
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Adorable little sleeping crochet sheep toy - free amigurumi pattern
Haruki has a cute free amigurumi toy pattern for you today – the most adorable little sleeping lamb ! This baby or kids toy is just the right size for carrying everywhere, playing with on the go, or snuggling during quiet time. This cute amigurumi sheep baby toy works up pretty quickly and is so much fun to give to any little one – we know this won't be the last sheep in your life! Visit this nice craft blog and create your very own sheep amigurumi toy.
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Little crochet blue bird - free amigurumi patterb
Do you love crocheting and adorable soft toys ? Crochet this lovely little amigurumi blue bird which can be a wonderful handmade gift for your kids ( or grandkids ) . In this nice crochet /amigurumi blog you will find the amigurumi blue bird pattern for free ! This amigurumi blue bird is an absolutely easy crochet toy project: you can create the blue bird easily even if you are a beginner in amigurumi . This crocheted blue bird doesn't require too much yarn , and it will look great in any color!
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Little popcorn stich sheep - free amigurumi pattern & video tutorial
This lovely baby or kids toy is just the right size for carrying everywhere, playing with on the go, or snuggling during quiet time. This cute amigurumi sheep baby toy works up pretty quickly and is so much fun to give to any little one – we know this won't be the last sheep in your life! Visit this nice craft blog and create your very own sheep amigurumi toy. ( To play the video tutorials please select the "original language" button below! )
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Small crochet sheep - free amigurumi pattern
In this free crochet tutorial ,you can learn how to crochet this adorable sheep in amigurumi ! This sweet amigurumi sheep is sure to bring a smile to any face! This amigurumi cutie is a wonderful seasonal decoration or soft toy for kids. This amigurumi sheep is also perfect as a gift for your kids or friends ! At this nice crochet website you will find the free amigurumi pattern of this super cute miniature sheep. This amigurumi pattern is a beginner one, so if you are a beginner in amigurumis this little sheep is absolutely perfect to begin with!
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Fluffy amigurumi sheep pillow - free russian crochet pattern
Are you looking for a cute, adorable animal pillow to crochet ? Here you are: a free sheep amigurumi pillow pattern and tutorial! This baby or kids toy is just the right size for carrying everywhere, playing with on the go, or snuggling during quiet time. This cute amigurumi sheep baby toy works up pretty quickly and is so much fun to give to any little one – we know this won't be the last sheep in your life! Visit this nice russian craft blog and create your very own sheep pillow toy. (If you don't want to use the russian pattern you can use any other amigurumi animal patterns to create the pillow's body parts! )
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DIY Crochet chick Easter basket - free crochet pattern
Today The Left-Handed Crocheter shares an another fun Easter crochet project with you! Since Easter is just around the corner we wanted to share something that can be a great Easter gift for your kids or grandkids ,so here's an easy Easter basket crochet pattern! This adorable little crochet chick Easter basket is a really quick and easy amigurumi project and a fun way to store and give Easter eggs! So grab a skein of yellow yarn and crochet this lovely Easter chick basket for the kids!
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Kawaii bee amigurumi pattern - free crochet pattern
The little amigurumi bee is quite simple to make, so here is a free pattern for you by Móhu! These amigurumi bees are so incredibly adorable! They are such a quick and fun crochet project, perfect for beginners!  In addition to being pencil toppers, they would also be adorable keychains! We hope you’ll try making some amigurumi bees for yourself - it will be a fun crochet project, particularly for the spring!  If you’ve always wanted to try crocheting amigurumi, this is a fun project!  There are no limbs you need to attach, and the increases and decreases are very basic with no complex shaping!  Follow this nice detailed free amigurumi pattern and tutorial and create a few super cute kawaii amigurumi bumblebees!
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Little crochet lovebirds - free amigurumi pattern
Giving a handmade present to your loved ones on this occasion is more apt and cherished than buying gifts from outside. So why not make these little birdies by Anitha (Paint It Colorful Blog) to express your love. Anitha created a wonderful free pattern  and a quick how-to for you! This amigurumi love bird is an absolutely easy crochet toy project: you can create the valentine birds easily even if you are a beginner in amigurumi . This crochet bird doesn't require too much yarn ,and it will look great in any color!
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