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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

Incandescent Wall Sconce Back Plate in White

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

black COACH Signature purse/handbag/tote #10124

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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.

TBB 100ea 6mm Cz Glass HEART Beads- CHERRY BLOSSOM PINK

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How to make a lightbox – More DIY How To Projects

Earrings Myuki Crystal Cubes and Lamp Work Glass Beads

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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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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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Hummel # HUM 2187 The Benevolent Birdfeeder TMK 8

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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 Halloween Doll Pattern & Key~ Hallowed Hattie
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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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Coach Patchwork Tote Bag- Authentic, Good Conditon!

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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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Marshall Faulk Halloween Trading Card RARE Estate Sale

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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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BCBGirls BCBG Mikye Silver Sandals Shoes Womens 7
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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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Elegant Fresh Pink 100% wool Cashmere Scarf Shawl a-1

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Ikea Solid Pillow / Cushion Cover Dark Brown New

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Looking for a simple project to spice up your Memorial Day weekend? Consider recovering a worn out lampshade to give your room a custom look. Though this post is all about recovering a lampshade using fabric, you can follow the same steps to recover using your favorite decorative paper or wallpaper…
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