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Tuesday, March 17, 2015

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7 Ways to Have a Unique Layout With Your Subway Tile

By Larissa Coleman on Mar 17, 2015 10:30 am

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Subway tile is the latest trend in home decor and this post gives you some great ideas of 7 ways you can have a unique layout with your subway tile.  Take a look through this list and see which design … Read More...


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How to make a recycled plastic water bottle shamrock for St. Patrick's Day

By Stefanie Girard on Mar 17, 2015 10:21 am

st-patricks-day-water-bottle-clover-card-craft1Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Need a last minute shamrock? Grab a plastic water bottle and some green paint and you’re good to go thanks to this cute tutorial featured at Crafty Morning. Pop on over to see more fun … Read More...


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Crochet Spring Blossoms

By Shellie Wilson on Mar 17, 2015 10:00 am

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This beautiful spring blossom arrangement is made using the simplest of Crochet techniques. The miniature detail is adorable and I can see a vase filled with these as a centre piece at a high tea, bridal shower or even a … Read More...


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Review: Knitted Socks

By Sarah White on Mar 17, 2015 09:57 am

knited socks by anna tillmanThis book — Knitted Socks by Anna Tillman — has been on my shelf for years and I always feel like I have reviewed it bu apparently never did.

That’s a shame, because it’s pretty darn cute, as you might … Read More...


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Freebie: Vintage Girl Digi Stamp

By Heather Holbrook on Mar 17, 2015 09:31 am

Freebie: Vintage Girl Digi Stamp

The Crafty Secrets blog is sharing this sweet vintage girl and bird digital stamp for free on their blog as well as a pretty green leaf printable paper to download. You can click here to download them. Doesn’t this image … Read More...


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How To Write Preschool Lesson Plans A Year In Advance

By Sherri Osborn on Mar 17, 2015 09:00 am

How To Write Preschool Lesson Plans A Year In Advance
If you are a teacher, whether in a traditional school setting or a homeschool setting, you have probably spent countless hours working on lesson plans. Sarah, from Stay at Home Educator, found she spent almost as many hours working on … Read More...


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DIY Beaded Wall Mirror

By Katie Smith on Mar 17, 2015 08:37 am

Inspired by a lovely West Elm mirror she saw, Amy from Delineate your Dwelling created this smaller beaded wall mirror that is perfect to add a pop of color to any room!

You just need some card board, a round 6″ … Read More...


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8 Layouts to Use When Scrapbooking Your Dog

By Larissa Coleman on Mar 17, 2015 10:55 am

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For some of us, our pets are as much as a part of our families as our own children.  If you have a special furry friend who plays a big part in your family and in your heart, then you … Read More...


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Photo Display Inspiration

By Larissa Coleman on Mar 17, 2015 10:15 am

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If you are looking for some fun and creative ways to display photos at your wedding, this post is for you!  Head over to Praise Wedding and check out this list of 27 ideas that they found to pick the … Read More...


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Tutorial: Easy fat quarter apron

By Anne Weaver on Mar 17, 2015 10:03 am

Tutorial: Easy fat quarter apron Tutorial: Easy fat quarter apron

Carissa from Creative Green Living shows how you can make an easy fat quarter apron.  It’s a simple half apron made from three fat quarters.  Two fat quarters will become the apron and the lining, and the third will be used … Read More...


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Tutorial: Adjustable Carry All Lanyard

By Anne Weaver on Mar 17, 2015 08:33 am

Tutorial: Adjustable Carry All Lanyard Tutorial: Adjustable Carry All Lanyard

This adjustable length Cary All lanyard by Adrienne from Free Time Frolics adds a handy carrying strap to a yoga mat or picnic blanket or more.  She shares a tutorial at The Ribbon Retreat showing … Read More...


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Freebie | Easter Packaging Labels

By Francine Clouden on Mar 17, 2015 08:30 am

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Decorate your Easter treats, cards and gifts with this set of Easter eggs and bunnies from Food Packaging Labels Online. Print on card stock to use as embellishments or hang tags (just punch a hole), or on sticker paper to … Read More...


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Tutorial | Critters in the Burbs Card

By Francine Clouden on Mar 17, 2015 06:00 am

Deb Duty takes you through all the steps for making this card using the Critters in the Burbs sets from Lawn Fawn. She provides a comprehensive list of all the supplies, then explains how she put all the pieces together. … Read More...


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Make Mini Chocolate Chip Cookie Earrings

By Elaine Robitaille on Mar 17, 2015 12:00 am

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I’m a bit of a sucker for small cute clay things especially food minis so this tutorial is probably no surprise. And, bonus, my favourite type of cookie. As usual, the finished items look beautiful and the video is great. … Read More...


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Super Easy Natural Dyed Easter Egg

By Carolyn Bickford on Mar 16, 2015 07:00 pm

Naturally Dyed Easter Eggs
I went the plastic egg route, one cause I could re-use the plastic eggs every year and I always forgot at least one hiding place. Maybe if we had dyed eggs when I was younger it would be different. This … Read More...


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Winner: Sew Dolled Up

By Stefanie Girard on Mar 16, 2015 05:39 pm

Sew Dolled Up book doll clothes patterns

Ellen D. is the winner of Sew Dolled Up: Make Felt Dolls and Their Fun, Fashionable Wardrobes with Fabric Scraps and Easy Hand Sewing by Boutique Sha… Read More...


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Project: Travel Book

By Heather Holbrook on Mar 16, 2015 05:36 pm

Project: Travel Book

Do you have a blank book or journal that you don’t know what to do with? How about turning it into a travel book? It’s a great place to include photos, maps and note about your travels. The Scrapbook Adhesives … Read More...


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Free pattern: Water bottle dog toy

By Anne Weaver on Mar 16, 2015 08:32 pm

Free pattern: Water bottle dog toy Free pattern: Water bottle dog toy

The fleece dog bone toy is not stuffed with polyfil or batting.  Instead, there’s an empty water bottle inside to give it shape and to give  a satisfying crunch when the toy is chewed.  You … Read More...


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DIY Easter Bunny Juice Boxes

By Dana Hinders on Mar 16, 2015 05:08 pm

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If your Easter plans include little guests, these Easter bunny juice boxes are an adorable holiday treat. Download the free printable for this simple party craft from Emma Owl. Print on the paper of your choice, then cut and … Read More...


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Free pattern: Fringed baby moccasins

By Anne Weaver on Mar 16, 2015 07:36 pm

Free pattern: Fringed baby moccasins Free pattern: Fringed baby moccasins

Abby from Simply Small Wonders shares a free pattern for making a pair of fringed moccasins for a baby.  These would make the cutest gift for a baby!  They’re made from a leather (or faux leather), … Read More...


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No Bake Chocolate Coconut Butter Bunnies

By Carolyn Bickford on Mar 16, 2015 04:00 pm

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Here is a healthy chocolate bunny for those of you that are trying to be healthier or have children with allergies. It is listed as gluten free, dairy free and sugar free. Looks like you have to make sure you … Read More...


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How to make a ruler table runner

By Stefanie Girard on Mar 16, 2015 03:08 pm

table-runner-ruler Oh I am so making this! It will go with everything! Pop on over to the Country Living blog and read the full tutorial on how to make this ruler table runner. It is part of a post that … Read More...


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Free pattern: Lace shrug

By Anne Weaver on Mar 16, 2015 06:05 pm

Lace-shrug-2Deby from So Sew Easy shows how you can sew a lace shrug to wear as a lightweight layer for spring and summer.  She used her free Sew a So Simple Shrug pattern, which comes in sizes to fit busts … Read More...


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Tutorial: Decorative stitched and striped table runner

By Anne Weaver on Mar 16, 2015 04:44 pm

Tutorial: Decorative stitched and striped table runner Tutorial: Decorative stitched and striped table runner

Sew4Home shows how you can make this sunny table runner with decorative stitches and stripes.  The stripes printed on the fabric from serve as stitch guides when you’re stitching down the design.  And when … Read More...


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Easter Eggs with Simple Wool Braid Decoration

By Linda Lanese on Mar 16, 2015 03:57 pm

Easter Eggs Wool Braid DecorationIf you would like to make some unusual chic Easter eggs get over two Sweet Paul’s and follow the instructions for these braided yarn wrapped eggs. I truly like the natural colors of the white off set with wool yarn Read More...


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Get Ready for Winter (or Next Winter) with Free Mitten Patterns

By Sarah White on Mar 16, 2015 12:37 pm

free mitten knitting ebookThe good people at Knitting Daily have just released a free pattern ebook full of patterns for mittens. Since those of us in the Northern Hemisphere are very much in a spring frame of mind right now (which does … Read More...


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Tutorial: Asymmetric pleated tunic

By Anne Weaver on Mar 16, 2015 01:07 pm

Tutorial: Asymmetric pleated tunic Tutorial: Asymmetric pleated tunic

Portia from Makery shows how some simple pleats inserted into the front of a loose fit tunic creates interesting design lines and a more flattering fit.  It’s an easy addition to make to a basic boxy tunic.  … Read More...


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Tutorial: Fabric wrapped photo frame

By Anne Weaver on Mar 16, 2015 11:33 am

Tutorial: Fabric wrapped photo frame Tutorial: Fabric wrapped photo frame

Bev from Flamingo Toes used a pretty fabric print to create this spring photo frame.  She shares a tutorial showing how.  It’s backed in chicken wire so you can clip all your favorite photos on to … Read More...


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