Spring Fashion :: Free Infinity Scarf Pattern

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Spring Fashion :: Free Infinity Scarf Pattern for a really feminine accessory, to make in minutes and wear for months throughout Spring and into Summer.   Infinity scarves are not only wonderful for a cold Winter. This fashion accessory can spruce up your Spring dresses just the same. Wear this Spring infinity scarf over your [...]

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 [...]

Spring in Italy

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While not a pattern, DIY idea, or anything handmade by me, the Divine Creation of Mother Earth is just so inspirational, particularly in Spring, that it is worthy to write about. Spring is this soulful time when the blooms bloom, as if to say, hey, you can do this also. Just begin again. Therefore, I [...]

Home Decorating with Winter Flowers

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We usually envision Spring when we think of decorating with flowers and plants.  However, winter flowers and greens are at least as abundant and none less enchanting.  Here are three favorite examples for you on how to decorate with flowers and nature in winter.   Red Roses with Hydrangea in Bark Vase photo credit: bhg.com [...]

Crochet Flowers: Super-Pretty Pattern

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This crochet flower is called ‘Tahiti Blossom’. It is a bit more interesting and intricate to make when compared to most crochet flowers, which are super simple to make. In other words: this is a perfect crochet project to take along to the beach, so pack some yarn and a needle, and crochet by the [...]

Reviving Orchids

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Are you craving for some good orchid blooms too? I collected 5 different orchids over the last couple of years, but none of them are blooming any longer. Mmm… one died, the others ones are surviving, but not thriving.   It is about time that I researched it a bit.   It turns out that there are [...]

Darling Crochet Edging Friendship Bracelet

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Was doodling in the sun this morning and came up with this. I actually intended to create a crochet edging for a piece of clothing and was just about to rip it out as I thought the flowers were too close together for this purpose, when it fell out of my hand onto my wrist. [...]

Paint Colors: Tips & Techniques

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Adding highlights to your picture can really make a big difference to the final look. Pale tints when using red can often be a problem. Here are a few painting tips that will help.

Mothers Day: Tissue Paper Flowers

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Tissue Paper Flowers Craft. We made about a thousand paper flowers around here. In every shape or form possible. In fact, we found that the more paper flowers you make, the more creative you get making them. My favorite one is a red crepe paper flower, which has a yellow heart from recycled netting that [...]

Time for a Party ~ 11th Edition

Welcome to the 11th edition of Time for a Party. But first, this week’s features! After that, show me some of your amazing projects…. YOU are Featured!!!! Some of you bloggers have just splendid ideas, week after week, and it is hard to not choose these over and over again as Features. So please just [...]