Origami Animals

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  This is cool. Crafts kids can do, and a perfect summer vacation activity: making origami animals. Have a look at how great these look.   Origami Fox   Origami Elephant too cute!!!   Origami Whale Via | photo credit: http://howaboutorange.blogspot.it/   Origami Tutorials & Free Printables  Download the Baby Fox Origami template. Download the [...]

Pet Bed from Old TV :: Recycled Furniture

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This royal pet bed befit a little prince, dog! An adorable recycled furniture makeover.  photo credit: Sara Allaman We have all seen unsightly TV’s by the side of the road. Giant monsters! Well, self-acclaimed Pinterest-‘addict’ Sara Allaman knew just what to do with it!!!    The 1,2,3 how-to DIY instructions There’s not an official how-to, [...]

Cupcake Bag : Free Crochet Pattern

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This ever-so-sweet crochet cupcake bag is made in two sections: the cupcake body and the frosting on top. Excluding handles, this crochet bag measures 12 x 11”, i.e. it is just the perfect size to contain a coloring book and a set of color pencils. Or, …. your wallet, cell phone and a make-up bag, [...]

OPEN NOW :: Linky Party 63 + Features ::

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Good morning, everyone! Happy Wednesday to you all! It’s time for a Party. A linky party! Let me share some features first.   :: Features from the Regular Party :: Having several linky party sections now means that I have lots of entries to choose from. I want to feature so many of you, that [...]

Bedroom Furniture: DIY Headboard (fr old Door)

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Love to make your own bedroom furniture? Love recycling? Splendid. Here’s another DIY project to make recycled furniture. Victoria brought us, all the way from the gloriously wide and green Canadian prairies, a project  so worthy of showcasing. She recycled an old, broken basement door and made it into a stunning boys bedroom bed headboard. [...]

Quick Toddler t-Shirt Pattern

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Lazy girls sewing pattern for a personalized 3-4T toddler t-shirt.  My lucky friend, who came to visit with her 3-year girl old last week, received a huge bag of used kids clothes from my neighbor. It contained everything from darling Spring dresses to blankets, socks, and everything a three year old might need. As my [...]

How to Make Paper Beaded Necklaces

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Been eyeing fashion bib necklaces? Not a real jewelry maker, but want to make some new jewelry for yourself, mom (mothers day), or a friend’s birthday?! Good. Go for this paper beaded bib necklace crafts project. Practically all you’ll need is a couple of colorful pages from recycled magazines, a glue stick and just the [...]

DIY Easter Eggs for Scavenger Hunt

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Easter eggs scavenger hunt! Easter isn’t the same without it. So much work always, isn’t it, moms?! So, how about spending some time this morning to do some fun Easter crafts with the kids and prep yourself for the big hunt event on the day.   We’ve rallied up all the plastic Kinder toy eggs [...]

Recycled Can Crafts :: a Butterfly

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Still snowing and not much delight in your garden just yet? Make Spring come early with some recycled can crafts and make your own jewel butterfly! So delightful.     1,2,3 Step-by-step Tutorial on How to Make these Fun Recycled Can Butterfly STEP 1. Cut the top and the bottom of your can with a [...]

5 Fabulous Easter Ideas + a Linky Party

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Linky party today. Whoohoo. Last week / the Easter link-ups have been a success!! So many wonderful ideas Easter decorations, Spring dresses, Easter eggs, other Easter recipes, and what not. Here are five not-to-miss ideas for you that you can use to prep for this Easter weekend, without   1. Easy Spring Dresses Whip up [...]