Beaded Earrings Free Tutorial

Oh what a grand find. There's a ton more free tutorials at BeadsMagic but here is the link to the earrings pictured above. [link]

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Free Printable Card Set - DIY

This adorable Matryoshka Card Set is available as a free download and printable from the Cannon website. [link]

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Crochet Kitchen Sponge DIY

I found this great free tutorial on Ravelry for a crocheted kitchen sponge. I have made kitchen scrubbies, I've felted soap into fleece. This was a new idea for me, crochet a cover for a sponge to make a super kitchen sponge. I can see many of these being made in the near future! [link]

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Free Craftsy Mini-Class

Learn the Tricks to Modern Buttercream in this Free Craftsy Mini-Class

Joshua John Russell is back at Craftsy in his brand new, free class,

Modern Buttercream. Learn his tricks for making Swiss buttercream

in any climate! If you’re a brand-new baker, Joshua teaches you how

to cut, level, and fill your cake like a professional! And if you’re a

seasoned veteran, take this class to brush up on techniques and learn

new tips along the way. After all, there’s nothing to lose because this

class is free!

Make your cakes look as wonderful as they taste with Joshua’s help.

Learn how to create a smooth or textured effect on the final layer of

frosting, and how to add fondant embellishments and simple piping

details for a sumptuous finish to your delicious cake. Jump into your

cake-decorating adventure with Joshua John Russell’s brand new,

online Craftsy class. Enroll now in Modern Buttercream forfree!

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Design Your Own Placemat - FREE

 

You only pay shipping and handling. You can customize their designs or use your own photographs, text and clip art. What a fun gift idea for grandparents or a learning tool for your little one's.

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Free Baby Sling

Go to the Seven Slings website, click on "Shop Now" and select any baby carrier you would like (be sure to go to their sizing page so you can get the right size carrier for you). Once you have selected your size, you will automatically be directed to the "shopping bag" where you can enter the promo code "FAMILY2012". This promo code will take off 100% of the baby carrier purchase and all you are required to pay is the shipping fees. 

You can use the promo code more than once however you will need to open a new browser to do so! 

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Ear Vines - Free Pattern

Craftsy is an online community with online classes. Most of them are provided for a fee. However, you can find some free tutorials as well as patterns, projects and workshops. The Ear Vines is one of those freebies you can find. [link]

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Crochet Kaleidoscope Hot Pads Pattern: Free

A free pattern for Kaleidoscope hot pads from Cylinda Mathews on Ravelry. [link]

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New Crafty Deals

An new crafting deal site emerges. Blitsy brings you all the best in things crafty. All members are invited to their weekly private sales. New sales are posted each Monday, Wednesday and Friday. The sales will last for seven days or until all the items are sold out. You can even drop Blitsy a note letting them know what you desire and they want to know. Join now, it's free! [link]

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Learn to Bead for Free - A Dedicated Website

A site dedicated to teaching and sharing about beaded jewelry. Learn how to make jewelry with free bead patterns, free ebooks and more. Categories are listed by theme as well as materials. Even a seasons jewelry maker could find a tip or two! [link]

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Free Beading e-Book

5 Free Beading Projects to
Learn How to Bead

Everyone needs a place to start and every beader is always searching for new beading ideas.

This free eBook is a complete beading for beginners guide with quick and easy bead instructions. Each bead project includes a fabulous photo and step-by-step instructions. Turn to pages 6 and 7 for illustrated descriptions of the essential beading techniques such as crimping, knotting, wireworking, oxidizing silver, and more. If you already know how to string beads and are looking for inspiration or quick bead designs to make for your friends, this free eBook will also suit your needs. Don't wait! Start creating these easy pieces and use the inspiration to create your own designs. Download your eBook today!

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Free Scrubbie Tutorial

Scrubbies! Make a ton of these and keep a stash of them. They make easy quick gifts for family and friends as well as hostess gifts. Use them in the kitchen or bath. Thanks to Ravelry for the free tutorial. [link]

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Free Printable Calendar

From The Craft Map, a free printable calendar that includes craft tutorials. [link]

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Enter to Win: Bead Sphere Tutorial

Bead Sphere Jewelry is offering one lucky winner from Craft Connection a free tutorial. Visit the Bead Sphere Etsy store to see all the offerings. [link]

Enter to win:


a Rafflecopter giveaway

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2012 Calendar Printable - Free

Happy New Year! Enjoy this free printable calendar from Craft Connection. Each page contains two months. Once printed, just cut down the middle for a retro inspired 4.25" x 11" calendar. Great for gift giving. All files are .pdf [link]


You may post a link to this page or print multiples out for sharing. However, please don't share the file directly. Thanks for your cooperation!

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3D Printable Calendar

Print your own 3D calendar. Or is it art? Either way, it is visually appealing. You can find it on the Canon Creative Park, it is created by Erico. [link]


Want a more kid friendly version? Try this one! [link]

And, you can view other printable files available from this artist as well as others. 

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Free Business Cards and Holiday Cards

While Vistaprint is a great site for business, you can also benefit from their services for home use. 

I have used Vistaprint for years to print a personalized family business card. We carry a few with us and give them out whenever we meet new friends and need to share contact information. These are great for the kids to carry with them in case of an emergency. When a new friend comes over for a play date, we hand the parent our card so they can contact us if needed. It is just a great piece of mind to have knowing it is printed well and easy to read. 

Another opportunity I have used Vistaprint for is to print out Holiday Cards. Similar to going to a photo store and ordering your holiday prints, do it online and often for free or at least definitely less money than others places. I typically order a postcard. We use a photo collage on the front and a printed update on the back. It is less postage to send a postcard than it is to send an envelope and I have been using this idea for a few years now to be a bit more frugal.

Sign up for their email list and receive great savings in your inbox. It is worth signing up for them. [link]

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Bible Bookmark

Printable books of the bible bookmarks. Three to a page. Print the two files back to back and then trim. These would be great on colored cardstock or print out on white and add color with stamp pads that you lightly rub over the surface. Use them as is or laminate them for longevity. [link]

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Sizzix Give Away

Enter to win a Sizzix and receive free download files of crafting Halloween themed papers and creepy crafting projects. [link]

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Woven Knit Stitch

From Ravelry

Woven knit stitch - free. [link]

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