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Tuesday, March 24, 2015

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20 Adorable and Easy Spring Decor Projects

By Larissa Coleman on Mar 24, 2015 10:30 am

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Spring is officially here, and if you haven’t already started decorating for this bring and cheerful season, then maybe these 20 projects will help get you in the mood.  With so many different options to choose from, you are almost … Read More...


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Knit a Cool Necklace in a Color-Changing Yarn

By Sarah White on Mar 24, 2015 10:11 am

knit bead necklace knitting patternHere’s another great idea for using little bits of stash or even for using a magic ball. This knit beaded necklace calls for a fun mulitcolored yarn, Classic Elite Santorini, which has great drape, shine and texture.

Using whatever … Read More...


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How To Make Your Own Eye Cream

By Shellie Wilson on Mar 24, 2015 10:00 am

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If you have children then you probably have bags under your eyes. Dark circles and the wrinkles from all the stress will be creeping up too.

Don’t wait until you get time to look in the mirror (probably when they … Read More...


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Free pattern – Easter Bunny Pot Cover

By Shellie Wilson on Mar 24, 2015 10:00 am

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The Inspired Wren shares her Easter or Spring Bunny Cover.

These would make perfect gifts for the Easter time.

Simply purchase a plant and cover it up with this adorable hand crocheted cover. Very cute and perfect for a Easter … Read More...


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Tissue Paper Flower Art

By Sherri Osborn on Mar 24, 2015 09:00 am

Tissue Paper Flower Art
This art project is a great way to older kids to get creative and experiment with different colors and designs. It is also a great activity for the young kids as it gives them an opportunity to work on pinching … Read More...


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Product Review: Stampin' Up Chalkboard Banner

By Heather Holbrook on Mar 24, 2015 09:00 am

Product Review: Stampin' Up Chalkboard Banner

Want to add a fun decoration to a party or looking to add something pretty to your wall, how about a festive banner? And even better the words on this banner can be changed for the seasons or the occasion … Read More...


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6 Things to Make With Cut Glass Bottles

By Larissa Coleman on Mar 24, 2015 10:55 am

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Do you have a collection of glass bottles and you are looking for a great craft project to use them?  This post may have just the idea you have been waiting for.  If you’ve never tried cutting glass bottles, it’s … Read More...


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Tutorial: Easy criss-cross purse

By Anne Weaver on Mar 24, 2015 10:07 am

Tutorial: Easy criss-cross purse Tutorial: Easy criss-cross purse

Britney from The Princess & Her Cowboy shares a tutorial for making this criss-cross bag.  It’s kind of a hobo bag style, but made from 4 pieces of fabric sewn together in such a way to divide … Read More...


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Spring Wreath Tutorial

By Katie Smith on Mar 24, 2015 06:06 am

This is a really easy and fun spring wreath made out of tissue paper flowers that looks happy and very spring inspired! Alyssa shared the tutorial for this wreath on her blog, Measured & Slow, and I think it’s pretty … Read More...


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Tutorial: Layered skirts for a little girl and her doll

By Anne Weaver on Mar 24, 2015 08:50 am

Tutorial: Layered skirts for a little girl and her doll Tutorial: Layered skirts for a little girl and her doll

With a pair of tutorials by Autie from iCandy Handmade, you can make matching layered skirts for a little girl and an American Girl (or other 18″) doll.  It’s a simple … Read More...


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Printable Easter Tags

By Francine Clouden on Mar 24, 2015 07:00 am

Use these simple and graphic tags to share Easter treats with your friends and neighbors. They are delightfully punny! Just print on the colored paper of your choice, and add to your Easter baskets. You’ll also find a link to … Read More...


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Freebie | Easter I Spy Printable

By Francine Clouden on Mar 24, 2015 06:00 am

Easter I Spy Printable

If you and your kids love all the sweet things that Easter brings, then you will enjoy this Easter I Spy printable from Live, Laugh, Rowe. Enjoy finding all the bunnies, baskets, eggs, butterflies and other Spring treats! Kelly also … Read More...


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How To Fake Calligraphy | Video Fixed

By Francine Clouden on Mar 24, 2015 05:50 am

My apologies for all the frustration you must have had yesterday trying to watch this video! it’s now been fixed and you can see it by clicking here. Read More...


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How to Make Giant Paper Flowers

By Vikram Goyal on Mar 24, 2015 01:24 am

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Feels like Spring? Then you need to make these giant flowers!

This video shows you how to make these paper flowers that will be the talk of any party that you are hosting.

The steps by Robert Mahar, using colorful construction paper, … Read More...


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Tutorial: Petal Easter Egg

By Elaine Robitaille on Mar 24, 2015 12:02 am

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This tutorial is a great way to decorate an Easter egg with canes without worrying about getting it super smooth. Use the leaf or petal canes you have on hand or whip up some in fresh Easter colours. Kael comments … Read More...


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Tiny Bottle Light Turns Empty Bottles into Lights

By Cathi Milligan on Mar 23, 2015 10:25 pm

recycling-atmosphere-rechargeable-bottle-light-steve-gates-suck-uk-thumb640The web site demilked.com was showing the coolest gadget that can turn your empty glass bottles into stylish lamps. It’s not a bright bright light but it sure does look cool. The lights are LEDs that look like corks and … Read More...


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Daffodil Candy Cups Filled with Lemon Mousse

By Carolyn Bickford on Mar 23, 2015 07:00 pm

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It feels like winter instead of spring! It might be awhile before I get to see the beautiful spring flowers. These would be cute to make to help remind me that spring is here and the warm weather will get … Read More...


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Freebie: Vintage Rabbits

By Heather Holbrook on Mar 23, 2015 05:52 pm

Freebie: Vintage Rabbits

You can get this sweet vintage image of a rabbit family for free from The Old Design Shop. This image would be perfect for spring and Easter cards! Click here to download it.

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Free pattern: Easter bunny hot pad

By Anne Weaver on Mar 23, 2015 08:27 pm

Free pattern: Easter bunny hot pad Free pattern: Easter bunny hot pad

Staci from Crafty Staci shares her free hot pad pattern of the month.  With Easter coming soon, her March pattern is for a bunny hot pad.  How cute is he with his sweet bunny … Read More...


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Tutorial: Upgrade a tote bag with a photo transfer technique

By Anne Weaver on Mar 23, 2015 07:26 pm

Tutorial: Upgrade a tote bag with a photo transfer technique Tutorial: Upgrade a tote bag with a photo transfer technique

Sara from Radiant Home Studio shows a cool photo transfer technique you can use to decorate the front of a plain tote.   She creates a weathered geometric pattern using images … Read More...


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Download Free Bunny Tags for Easter

By Dana Hinders on Mar 23, 2015 02:00 pm

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Whether you’re planning an Easter party and need cute favor tags or just want to add something special to your child’s Easter basket, you’ll love these free printable tags from Kenarry. Click here to download the PDF file. There are six … Read More...


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Tutorial: 4 ways to finish knit necklines

By Anne Weaver on Mar 23, 2015 04:47 pm

Tutorial: 4 ways to finish knit necklines Tutorial: 4 ways to finish knit necklines

When you make a garment from knit fabric, you have several options for finishing the neckline.  Sarai from Colette Patterns shares a tutorial at their blog, The Coletterie, showing 4 ways you can … Read More...


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Make a Sleepy Cloud Pin Töpper

By Linda Lanese on Mar 23, 2015 04:31 pm

sleep cloud pin topperLorene over at Molly and Mama has some of the most adorable crafts for us to Create.  Her Sleepy Cloud Pin Töpper is so adorable to give along with a pin cushion. You can go over to her shop and … Read More...


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Giveaway Winner of the 4 Green Crafting books in honor of St. Patrick's Day

By Stefanie Girard on Mar 23, 2015 01:00 pm

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Congrats go out to KB V. of Renton, WA. She is the winner of the St. Patrick’s Day green book giveaway that includes:

1. The  “green back” money folding book Extreme Origami

2. Draw 500 Things From Nature

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A Bunch of Bunnies to Knit

By Sarah White on Mar 23, 2015 12:58 pm

bunny knitting patternsThe other day I shared a bunch of cute spring/Easter knitting patterns from Lion Brand Yarn, and I wanted to come back with some cuteness from elsewhere, and boy have I done that.

Here are a bunch of super sweet … Read More...


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How to make a garden hedgehog and a light up mushroom

By Stefanie Girard on Mar 23, 2015 12:19 pm

Creative-hedgehogHedgehogs are so darn cute! Who wouldn’t want a garden filled with these cute little guys. For the complete tutorial on how to make a garden hedgehog planter out of a recycled plastic bottle pop on over to the blog … Read More...


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Tutorial: Felt bunny egg cozy

By Anne Weaver on Mar 23, 2015 01:44 pm

Tutorial: Felt bunny egg cozy Tutorial: Felt bunny egg cozy

Lisa from A Spoonful of Sugar shares a tutorial showing how you can make these cute felt bunny egg cozies.  They’re made from felt with a simple pattern that she provides as a free download.  … Read More...


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Living Botanical Jewelry. Would you wear it?

By Shellie Wilson on Mar 23, 2015 01:00 pm

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Jewelry goes through so many different trends. From beadwork to wire wrapping to macrame and even micro macrame.

So what makes this trend a little different? Well it’s living!

The pieces featured in the roundup over at Smykker.me is going … Read More...


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Free pattern: Madeline Dress for little girls

By Anne Weaver on Mar 23, 2015 12:25 pm

Free pattern: Madeline Dress for little girls Free pattern: Madeline Dress for little girls

The Madeline Dress would make a beautiful Easter dress for a little girl.  It has a unique bodice that has a curved hem on the front, and opens to a wide collar on … Read More...


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Tutorial: Thimble pincushion pendant

By Anne Weaver on Mar 23, 2015 11:17 am

Tutorial: Thimble pincushion pendant Tutorial: Thimble pincushion pendant

Becky from Patchwork Posse shows how you can make this thimble pincushion pendant.  You can wear the itty bitty pincushion around your neck.  It has just enough space to hold a few pins or needles.  It’s … Read More...


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