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There’s nothing more satisfying than getting addicted to the rhythmic motion of crocheting granny squares. I could do that all day if you asked me to.That’s why my heart went a flutter for Joelle’s Giant Granny Square Blanket tutorial that’s featured on The Purl Bee. The color palette is beautiful as the colors [...]

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The sun is shining, the birds are singing, and spring is in the air. It’s the perfect time to pick two of your favorite fabrics, and get to sewing what will be your absolute favorite skirt of the season: the reversible wrap skirt. Straight from the super talented Andrea DeHart (craftybitch.com), this project [...]

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Instructables user Mongpoovian shows us how to make chocolate liquor cordials, and writes:
Is there any greater pleasure than consuming a tiny chocolate bottle of your favorite alcohol?
Think about it: a rich, bittersweet shell of chocolate hides a wafer-thin shell of sugar. At the first bite, a rich “snap” rewards your efforts, which is [...]

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In this day and age, receiving a handwritten note is a special and all-too-rare treat. If the card itself is handmade, that’s even better! Here’s a project that uses blank note cards from the craft store and fabric scraps from your stash to create one-of-a-kind embellished greetings that are sure to perk up [...]

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Randi of I have to say…has a great sewing tutorial to make this laundry sack. I love the fabrics she used.
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One fun idea would be to make three of these–one white, one light and one dark–so that the kids could sort their clothes all week long. Mom’s job might seem a [...]

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Dot at Dabbled shares a fantastic tutorial for making custom fabric Easter baskets.  I love this idea!

Easter Basket Decoration ceramic

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I love that our crafty contributors Susan Beal and Diane Gilleland got crafty over the weekend and had their own terrariumania by making making mini-terrariums from Jenny’s Tuesday CRAFT Project: Mason Jar Terrarium.

Speaking of which, don’t forget to pick up this great book, The New Terrarium we recently reviewed here on CRAFT.

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Crochet Patches
By Andrea Dunlap
A few years ago when I was working on a documentary in Peru, I only had a few pairs of nice hiking socks with me and one of them got a hole. I didn’t have a sewing needle or thread, but I did have a set of crochet hooks and [...]

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Debbie from Soapylove has put together a great video tutorial on throwing your own Summer Soap Making Party. I could see myself doing this for my kids and their friends this summer, either for a birthday or just having each kid bring a few dollars for supplies and make it a fun afternoon [...]

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I get weak in the knees over doggies and can’t get over how adorable little Buca is posing in the picture above. Machelle at Chopped Tomatoes Design Kitchen has a free knitting pattern for her Bucalicious Pet Sweater so you can make one for your little BFF too.

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When you can’t mend it anymore, A Patchwork World transforms her friend’s daughter, Ava’s favorite T-shirt into huggable pillow in her T-shirt pillow tutorial.

Sferra Raphael Pillow Sham Boudoir Truffle New

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Ball chain is so useful, and now I see how. Sean Ragan made a very helpful guide to using some simple connections to form a virtually endless number of combinations for making 3D structures with the stuff, suitable for holding planters up off the ground.

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Here’s many ways to rejuvenate your kitchen cabinet doors. Link

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Amy of “The Hook and I” made this adorable Happy Valentine’s Day crochet hat and shares her pattern so you can make one too. I love how she talks about the design process of creating this hat. She also includes a hand-written chart of the pattern, as well as a short video on [...]

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Transform vintage silver plates into decorative sconces in this tutorial from PointClickHome. I love the decorative look of these three different designs together. [ via CasaSugar

Pair Vintage Solid Brass Candle Plate Holder Sconce

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Jessica at How About Orange points us to J. Caroline’s tutorial for sewing a sturdy tote bag.

Coach Signature Khaki/White Stripe Tote

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The sweet, vibrant colors of this felt butterfly mobile from bugs and fishes by lupin remind me that spring is just around the corner. She’s offered a template for the butterflies, and instructions on how to create the mobile. This is a follow-up post to her butterflies and doilies tutorial.

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I love the beauty of cherry blossom trees and now you can bring that beauty indoors with DIY Maven on Curbly’s tutorial for making your own DIY origami cherry blossoms.

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35w LAMP LIGHTING 4 PORTABLE PHOTO STUDIO TENT CUBE BOX

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I made this chair from a wheelbarrow a couple weeks ago. Like Indians using every scrap of the bison for something, I saved the wheel for some unspecified future project. It eventually struck me that the tire could make a nice stool. Unfortunately, I thought of the idea on the way [...]

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When I first saw my house, I fell in love with the front porch that runs along the entire front side. It’s huge (about 8′ x 35′) and the perfect spot for a porch swing.
However, I’m a hair under 6′2 and I used to play rugby so I am most assuredly not petite or [...]

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A knockoff of sixties-style “egg” or “womb” chairs, this recliner was made from the shell of an old wheelbarrow. I got the idea when I was working construction, and some of my fellow workers would tip a wheelbarrow forward onto its handles, wheel-end in the air, and use it as a …
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This chair is made from, obviously, a 25-year old metal sign — but, to complete the concept, all the wood I used is recycled campaign sign posts. In this election season, those wooden stakes should be plentiful. They are generally crap, rough-sawn wood, but with a little sandpaper and elbow greas…
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This lamp is made from a traffic cone, some old OSB, and a couple of threaded rods. The latex rubber cone actually diffuses and transmits light surprisingly well, but I punched a pattern into it with a soldering iron to let some more light out. The base part is optional, but again, [...]

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(Note: This might seem to be a remarkably simple idea to do an Instructable on, but it isn’t something just anyone might think to do. I love the principle of creating something you need out of something you have that is serving an unnecessary purpose.)
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This video was created as a tutorial for decorating a luxurious bedroom without spending too much money. Portions of this video were included in ThreadBanger’s April 29, 2008: DIY Bedroom, Decor It Yourself episode.

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I was bored, so here’s a tour of my bedroom. Check out my diy decor and thrift shop finds!

Tufted Leather Headboard in Brown Size: King

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Whip Up points us to this great tutorial on The Long Thread, which explains how to make this spooky ribbon wreath for Halloween. You could easily reinterpret the idea for any occassion.
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Wreath Pattern Counted Cross Stitch DIY Cushion Cover
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Derek and Lauren on Design Sponge show you how to turn plates and paint into this fun, retro-style birdfeeder.
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WOOD LOG CABIN BIRDFEEDER EARTH FRIENDLY HEMP HANGER

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Lion Brand Yarn’s got 45 free Halloween patterns that you can knit or crochet such as this crochet pumpkin candy bag and the knit skull candy bag. There are masks, decor items, and lots more!
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Primitive Dr FRANKENSTEIN Halloween Pattern
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Pink Penguin shares a photo-intensive tutorial showing us how to sew up this beautiful reversible patchwork bag.
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LUCKY BRAND VOODOO PATCHWORK LEATHER & SUEDE BAG NWT

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The Purl Bee shows us how to knit up this adorable “snuggle sack” (plus a bonus baby hat) with a lovely Fair Isle pattern that is perfect for Fall and Winter.
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SNUGGLE SACK, CARRY SACK, 15″X16″ FAUX FUR & FLEECE
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Zakka Life shows you how to create this fun pumpkin pop-up card for Halloween, using a repurposed tissue paper decoration.
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DISNEY CLUB PENGUIN HOLO CARD *HALLOWEEN PARTY* 55/68

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Stitch Lounge got inspired by a pic of a top in catalog, and whipped up this cute top in ten minutes in response. They show you how to do the same with their tutorial.
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Women’s BCBG Brown Gold boots size 8.5M HOT!
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I love this easy to sew fabric scarf holder that you can make by Elizabeth of Box Living.
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100% PASHMINA CASHMERE WOOL SILK SHAWL SCARF WRAP P1A

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