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DIY no-sew Elsa (frozen) tutu -  costume
If you need a quick, l ast minute halloween or dress up party costume , these adorable tutu 's double as great costumes and they are so easy to make! ! If your kids are also Frozen / Elsa or Disney fanatics , this video craft tutorial is essential for you! This tutu can be a part of any princess dress , or you can use them in other halloween costumes ( peacock, ballerina etc )
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DIY Dancing ballerina tutu canvas wall art (kids room decor)
We are in love with this dancing ballerina tutu wall art and you will be too. This is so elegant and will look gorgeous in a special space. Any little budding ballerina will love this dancing ballerina canvas wall art ! You can create it by painting the background and ballerina with acrylic paint , adding a ( tulle or lace ) tutu and silk ribbons. It will make a lovely kids room decoration or a gorgeous baby shower gift. Watch this nice step-by-step video tutorial on how to make your own 3D dancing ballerina canvas wall art with tulle tutu !
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DIY Easy paper dolls with accordion fold - kids craft idea
Watch this step-by-step tutorial and learn how to make these adorable and super easy to make paper accordion fold dolls ! This easy DIY doll making tutorial will teach you how to make a fun and easy paper doll with the kids using a simple origami ( accordion ) fold and a few sheets of colorful paper. As you can see the supplies for this beautiful paper dol l are absolutely inexpensive! Once you have mastered the accordion fold making these paper dolls will be a piece of cake, even with the smallest crafty kids ! You can use these beautiful p aper dolls to decorate the classroom or you can use them as a nice addition to a Mother's day gift card!
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How to sew a half circle skirt - free sewing pattern and tutorial
Today Melissa will going to teach you how to sew a half circle skirt! The beauty of these skirts is that they are so FAST to make and you can draft your OWN pattern!! Once you have the pattern made, you can whip one out in about an hour flat.  These are made from summery fabrics but they would also be adorable made from wool or chambray for fall or winter.  Perhaps our favorite thing about this half circle skirt (besides the fact that  it's absolutely gorgeous) though are how quickly they come together.  These are a quick sew, and they don’t require a lot of fabric either.  It’s really nice to have a stylish delicate but also funky skirt that both your daughter and you can feel good about.
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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 Swan costume with tulle skirt (Bjork swan dress)
Do you remember that time Bjork showed up to the Oscars in that swan dress and everyone on tv and fashion magazines flipped out? We do. And we loved it! At first glance this costume making tutorial may looks crazy, but it’s actually a pretty simple step-by-step .To make this beautiful swan dress you will need white cotton fabric ( or an unused white stocking / yoga pants ),10-15 yards of tulle ,elastic, wire & cutters, stuffing, black and orange fabric scraps ( felt ),tape measure and scissors.
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DIY Tilda spring cow plush 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 cow softie ! This adorable cow girl 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 spring cow plushies ,or sew / crochet cute accessories for them! Who can resist this sweet cow face ?
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Cute amigurumi doll - Greta ( free crochet patterns )
This free crochet doll pattern ( translated by Papillon en Papier and designed by Petus Ochoa ) is an absolute joy to make! Perfect for the little ones. If you follow Papillon en Papier's free crochet doll patterns ( and Petus Ochoa's video tutorials ) you will be able to create and personalize Greta the amigurumi doll in no time. This link guides you to the free pattern of Greta's dress and boots but at the bottom of Papillon en Papier's pattern you will find the links of all the body parts as well. ( Body, arms, legs, and assembling ) . Maybe this amigurumi pattern is not suitable for beginners, but absolutely worth a try! Get the free patterns at papillonenpapier.blogspot.com:
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Amigurumi frog doll in skirt (free crochet pattern)
With this free crochet pattern by Amiguroom and Nadezhda Irbetkina, you can learn how to crochet this lovely frog in amigurumi ! This sweet amigurumi frog doll is sure to bring a smile to any face! This amigurumi cutie is a wonderful seasonal decoration or soft toy for kids. This amigurumi frog is also perfect as a gift for a newborn if you crochet yours from cotton yarn and create it's eyes with embroidery. At Amiguroom.com you will find the free amigurumi pattern of this super cute frog. This amigurumi frog doll pattern is a beginner one, so if you are a beginner in amigurumis this wonderful doll is a perfect project to begin with!
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Amigurumi ballerina bear (free crochet pattern)
This lovely little ballerina bear by Amiguroom and Yuliya Chebanovais a perfect cuddly soft plush toy in huggable size. It is crochet from velour yarn to give a soft and warm touch. This cuddly crochet ballerina bear is a great amigurumi pattern to work on, because it's so easy to crochet and the outcome is so wonderful! This super adorable amigurumi ballerina bear can be an excellent gift for your kids or grandkids. This free balerina bear crochet pattern will guide you to make your own wonderful soft amigurumi toy:
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Little amigurumi bunny in skirt (free crochet pattern and video tutorial)
Playing with super cute huggable plushies are so comforting and fun! The perfect excuse to play with lovely plush toys ( regardless of your age ) is to crochet one! For example: crochet this lovely little bunny as a handmade gift for your friends and family members! This lovely amigurumi bunny will sure to bring a smile to any face! So follow along Victoria's ( Y-ammi Art ) free crochet pattern and create one! You can make this lovely huggable amigurumi bunny 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.
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Large amigurumi cat in dress (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 cat for your little ones to enjoy! Simply follow Amigurumi Space' and Mariya Kushnir's great, easy-to-follow free amigurumi pattern and create this lovely amigurumi cat in no time! If you need a baby shower gift or want to make your favorite munchkin a handmade toy this amigurumi cat makes a sweet little gift.
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Amigurumi giraffe girl (free crochet pattern)
Do you love crocheting and super adorable handmade soft toys ? Crochet this amigurumi giraffe ! This lovely amigurumi giraffe can be a wonderful handmade gift for your kids ( or grandkids ) . In Amiguroom's crochet / amigurumi pattern collection you will find this cuddly little giraffe girl pattern for free ( many thanks to the talented pattern designer : Olga Lukoshkina ) ! This amigurumi giraffe is a relatively easy crochet toy project, but ( because of the thinness of some parts ) it may be little challenging .
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Amigurumi pig doll in purple dress (free crochet pattern)
In this free crochet tutorial , you can learn how to crochet this adorable pig doll in amigurumi ! This sweet amigurumi pig is sure to bring a smile to any face! This amigurumi cutie is a wonderful soft toy for kids. This amigurumi pig doll is also perfect as a gift for a newborn if you crochet it from cotton yarn and hand embroider it's eyes. At Amiguroom you will find the free amigurumi pattern of this super cute pig doll, accompanied with a nice detailed assembling tutorial. This amigurumi pattern is a beginner / intermediate one, so if you are a beginner in amigurumis this pig doll is an absolutely perfect toy to begin with! Pattern designer: Anastasia Vorontsova
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Amigurumi Cinderella doll (Disney princess) - 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 Cinderella by Emily Freeman for your little ones to enjoy! Simply follow Emily's great, easy-to-follow free amigurumi pattern at Amiguroom and create this lovely amigurumi Cinderella in no time! If you need a baby shower gift or want to make your favorite munchkin a handmade toy this amigurumi Cinderella makes a sweet little gift.
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DIY Needle felt pig in tulle skirt (step-by-step needle felting tutorial)
If you've ever wanted to try your hand at needle felting , this lovely little piggy with tulle skirt by Binc Bonc is the easiest and cutest starting point! Create your own snuffling friend with Binc Bonc's step-by-step needle felting tutorial. Use the felting needles to stab the wool to life. With these detailed step-by-step instructions , even total beginners will be addicted to this unique and fun craft in no time! This lovely little needle felted pig is the perfect gift for your loved ones:
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DIY Marie Antoinette costume ( dress -up costume for girls )
Today The House That Lars Built is sharing a gorgeous ( last minute ) Marie Antoinette costume that you can make from your craft closets, which is good for all of you who don’t want to put that much time or money into your costumes. Get the step-by-step tutorial at thehousethatlarsbuilt.com and create this beautiful DIY Marie Antoinette costume from easy-peasy materials such as drinking straws, batting, balloons, and house paint.
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Miss Piggy - amigurumi pig (free crochet pattern)
Projects like this make us love the art of crochet so much! Just look at Miss Piggy! Who can resist her? By following along Papillon En Papier's translation on Yana Dym Sky's free amigurumi pattern, you will be able to create this super cute crochet pig in no time! But before you start learning the basics of amigurumi, we must warn you: amigurumi is a very addictive hobby ( you won't be able to stop making these lovely amigurumi toys ! ) So grab your hooks and create a lovely little amigurumi pig for your kids, they will adore it!
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Little amigurumi pig with flowers - free crochet pattern
Besides being totally adorable, this little pig pattern by Paint It Colorful is completely free, so you can experiment with it without blowing your crochet budget. This little amigurumi pig is designed to sit perfectly in the palm of your hand. If you're a beginner crocheter who is looking for a little bit of a challenge, this is a great pattern for you. According to the Chinese calendar, 2019 is considered as the year of the pig. Pig symbolizes good fortune, wealth and prosperity. So, don't hesitate: get the free amigurumi pig keychain pattern at paintitcolorful.blogspot.com and let's get stitching!
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Amigurumi cat in ruffled dress (free crochet pattern)
Projects like these make us love the art of crochet so much! Just look at this cute cat ! Who can resist this cute little cat face? By following along Diana Patskun's free amigurumi pattern you can create this super cute crochet cat 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 you won't be able to stop making these lovely amigurumi toys ! ) Create a lovely little amigurumi cat for your friends or family members, they will love it!
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Amigurumi alpaca in dress (free crochet pattern)
Nothing's cuter than a stuffed animal, and this little crochet amigurumi alpaca is no exception. This lovely alpaca pattern by Olga Lukoshkina at AmiguroomToys works up fairly quick and doesn’t take much yarn to make. So grab your yarn basket and crochet a lovely alpaca for all of the alpaca -lovers in your life. ( Kids really love handmade toys , especially when they are cuddly and colorful, which makes this amigurumi alpaca a great gift for any special occasion! )
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Little amigurumi panda bear in skirt (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 panda bear for your little ones to enjoy! Simply follow Marina Chuckalova's great, easy-to-follow free amigurumi pattern at Amiguroom Toys and create this lovely amigurumi panda bear in no time! If you need a baby shower gift or want to make your favorite munchkin a handmade toy this amigurumi panda bear makes a sweet little gift.
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Amigurumi bunny doll in ruffled dress (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 bunny in dress for your little ones to enjoy! Simply follow Julia Deinega's great, easy-to-follow free amigurumi pattern at AmiguroomToys and create this lovely amigurumi bunny in dress in no time! If you need a baby shower gift or want to make your favorite munchkin a handmade toy this amigurumi bunny in dress makes a sweet little gift.
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Little soft amigurumi cat (free crochet pattern)
Nothing's cuter than a stuffed animal, and this soft little crochet ( amigurumi ) cat is no exception. This lovely cat pattern by Kamiliia Petakova at Amigurumi Space works up really quickly and doesn’t take much yarn to make. So grab your yarn basket and crochet a lovely cat for all of the cat - lovers in your life. ( Kids really love handmade toys , especially when they are cuddly and colorful, which makes this amigurumi cat a great gift for any special occasion! )
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Amigurumi Easter bunny couple (free amigurumi patterns)
Know a rabbit lover? We've got the perfect Easter gift for her: a lovely amigurumi rabbit couple! Whether you're gifting these amigurumi bunnies as toys, or as a lovely Easter decor , these free amigurumi patterns will thrill rabbit fanatics. This cute crochet ( amigurumi ) bunny couple can be a perfect handmade Easter gift or handmade toy for your kids/grandkids! Eva will show you ( as usual ) how to make these lovely little bunnies in no time, even if you're a beginner in amigurumi. Get the free patterns and let's get crocheting!
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Amigurumi chick in dress (free crochet pattern)
Projects like this make us love the art of crochet so much! Just look at this cute amigurumi chick ! Who can resist it? By following along Tatyana Kostochenkova's free amigurumi pattern at Amiguroom Toys, you will be able to create this super cute crochet chick in no time! But before you start learning the basics of amigurumi, we must warn you: amigurumi is a very addictive hobby ( you won't be able to stop making these lovely amigurumi toys ! ) So grab your hooks and create a lovely little amigurumi chick for your kids, they will love it!
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Adorable amigurumi bear in dress (free crochet pattern & video tutorial)
Do you know crochet and want to expand your knowledge a little bit? Try this super fun crochet technique : the amigurumi ! With amigurumi , you will be able to crochet lovely, huggable crochet toys such as this super cute amigurumi bear by Katerina Arkhipova ! But be aware: amigurumi is a very addictive hobby ( once you start making these lovely toys you won't be able to stop ) ! This cuddly amigurumi bear can be a great amigurumi project to begin with, because the outcome is so lovely. So get the free amigurumi pattern at Amigurumi Space and let's get crocheting :
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Sleeping amigurumi lamb in ruffled skirt (free crochet pattern)
In this free crochet tutorial by Ivettlandya at Amigurumi Space, you can learn how to crochet this adorable sheep doll in amigurumi ! This sweet amigurumi sheep is sure to bring a smile to any face! This amigurumi sheep is a wonderful Easter decoration or soft toy for kids. This amigurumi sheep is also perfect as a gift for a newborn if you leave out the bell . At Amigurumi Space ( as usual ) you will find the free amigurumi pattern of this super cute sheep. This amigurumi pattern is a fairly easy one, so if you are a beginner in amigurumi this lovely little sheep is absolutely perfect to begin with!
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