Baby Gifts and Decor
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Giant Crocheted Rosette Flower
Okay, maybe not exactly a giant crocheted rosette flower, but definitely a very large crocheted flower. You know, the kind of flower that will certainly make a cheerful statement worn on a hat or a winter coat right about now. So I do hope that you crochet, since everyone could use a little wardrobe pick me…
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Crocheted Ruffles In The Round
At long last I had the chance to try out this crocheted ruffles in the round pillow cover pattern. It’s actually called the blooming flower cushion, a lovely pattern generously worked out by Lucy over at attic 24.We had to take a little road trip, so I grabbed some cotton (four colors: white, pink, peach…
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Crocheted T-Shirt Yarn Basket For Holiday Giving
Crocheting with t-shirt yarn is so much fun, and lucky for me I happened to have a few balls of t-shirt yarn on hand. I whipped up this basket quite quickly, which qualifies it as a great green gift for those on your list who’d appreciate such a rustic vessel. I think it would…
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Decoupage Art With Stamped Tissue Paper
Remember the stamped tissue paper project that I shared with you this past summer? Well, we used some of that tissue paper to make an adorable little piece of art that would look great just about anywhere. And since succot is right around the corner, you could even make a few of these to adorn your…
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Crocheted Plastic Bag Doily Clock
Yes, I crocheted a doily from plastic grocery bags and then I realized that it made a really cute clock! Yesterday I shared with the you the 5 minute paper plate clock, so while this one does take just a bit more effort it’s certainly worth it! Wouldn’t these make great holiday gifts? Once you…
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Paper Plate Clock In 5 Minutes
Here is it my friends, the five minute DIY clock using a paper plate! It really can’t get much simpler than this, and you could change the plate as often as you like for a little fresh hit of color or design! I also think that a paper plate clock would make a great gift,…
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Wooden Tulips
We are in the midst of the busiest time of summer vacation, so though I have some crafts to show you I don’t have the time to photograph them! So instead I’ll share with you some inspiration from my outings with friends and family. Yesterday we came upon the sweetest little store in Rosh Pina,…
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Giant Paper Flower Bouquet Centerpiece
Giant paper flower bouquets are perfect for every occasion and so simple to make! I gave you a sneek peek of these giant paper flowers the other day here, and now I’m back to give you a few more important details to help you make a gorgeous paper flower centerpiece yourself. And take my advice,…
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Another Look At Pipe Cleaner Flowers
In my last post I labeled these simple pipe cleaner flowers (made with a crafting pipe cleaner called “chenille sticks with bumps”) as being a project for kids, but now that I’ve placed my sweet bouquet in this little quirky shoe vase, well I think they’re a great summer centerpiece and fun for any age. Love…
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DIY Baby Blocks — Fun For Any Age
DIY baby blocks aren’t just for babies, especially when they’re covered with interesting illustrations or even messages that you can easily apply with decoupage. I made these DIY baby blocks with recycled scrap-pile wood pieces and covered them with a few layers of paper mache before adding the paper napkin images using decoupage. Truthfully, these crafty baby…
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Crocheted Granny Triangle Bunting With Flowers
A sweet and simple crocheted triangular granny bunting paired with some crocheted flowers looks great right about now! A crocheted bunting is a wonderful gift for a new baby, or even as a hostess gift for those friends with the summer cottage. Four triangular grannys and three flowers joined with a simple crocheted chain, and…