DIY Grocery Bag Easter Basket

ellinée posted a great photo of a DIY grocery bag basket. [link]

and if you want an idea of how to accomplish this little wonder out of scrapbooking paper, Me and My Big Ideas has a great tutorial you can follow. The tutorial used scrapbooking paper while the one above uses recycled grocery bags. Either way, I imagine this craft can be used for so much more than Easter! [link]

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Tie Dyed Easter Eggs

Lemon Drops and Violets shares a simple tutorial for easter egg coloring that looks like tie dye. [link]

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Valentine's Day Round-up

The Idea Room

She Exists

Duitang

Beedeebabee

Vesper Williams on Pinterest

the hybrid chick

Apartment Therapy

Amanda T. on Pinterest

eHow Style

Martha Stewart

Paper Scissors Superheroes

Oh My Handmade

Whipper Berry

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Bunny Treats for Easter

The Mother Huddle shares a tutorial for the cutest Easter treats. Maybe for classmates or Sunday School classes? [link]

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Free Valentine's Printables

Craftionary has collected links to 75 Valentine's Day printables. [link]

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Christmas Utensil Holders - DIY

A festive paper project to add whimsy to your table setting for Christmas. Even the kids can get in on this one. Thanks to Stamp with Heather for the tutorial on this one. [link]

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Holiday Decor

Holiday inspiration. The original artist created this from hand painted wooden balls, and it sells for $135. [link] But I was thinking this could be done with ornaments (for a lot less) and used for Christmas or Hanukah. 

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Felt Ornaments - Free PDF Pattern

Adorable! Download your pdf pattern from Stumbles & Stitches. [link]

more very cute ornament pictures shown as well!

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Snow Men Craft

I just love these Glowing Snowmen from Stuff by Ash. She has a great tutorial on her blog. I am going to have to make these with my kids - what a great Christmas break craft! [link]

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Craft-o-ween Contest

Michael's is hosting a contest for the best craft pumpkin or the best costume made with duck tape.


Grand Prize winners for each category will receive a trip to NYC including airfare and accommodations for three days and two nights or a trip to Michaels in Dallas, TX for crafting sessions with the Michaels experts. Celebrity bloggers including Cindy Hopper, Kami Bigler and Jennifer Hadfield will determine who wins the Grand Prize winner in each category.

The People's Choice winners for each category will win a Gift Basket and a $25 Michaels Gift Card! [link]

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Halloween Crafts :: Freebies

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Paper Ornaments

Great tutorial from I Could Make That for these beautiful paper ornaments. They can be made from decorative paper, cards and even Magic the Gathering cards! [link]

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Haunted House Printable :: Freebie

A great template for a haunted house. Print it out and create. Thanks to Just Something I Made for the file. [link]

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Pipecleaner Cat Tutorial

The cutest little pipecleaner cat I've ever seen - great for this time of year. Thanks to The Hybrid Chick for the tutorial. You can find it here. [link]

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Free Gift of Thanksgiving - 2

A set of six napkin rings to download and print. A fun craft to do for the holiday and with children. Get your free download. [link]

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Carol Doak’s FREE Keepsake Frame Block projects

Carol Doak's Keepsake Frame Cards are now available in stores, and to give you a jump on your handmade holiday greeting projects, Carol Doak has provided an array of holiday themed block patterns for free download.[link]

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Trick or Treat!

We enjoy trick or treating with the kids. It is a fun time to get out and see our neighbors. Candy is generally give, we sometimes get small toys instead. Either way, the ids love it and it brings our neighborhood closer together.

For your own ideas visit http://www.hersheys.com/celebrate/halloween/

This post is an entry into a contest held by Hershey’s Halloween prize pack as a member of the Mom Bloggers Club.

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Easter Craft Printables

collection of examples

A great set of printables for Easter crafting. There are six different pages of templates. Two decorative Easter baskets - one with a pastel pattern, they other with a chocolate floral pattern. Another blank Easter basket is included for you to decorate the surface as you desire. Six egg holders in two designs - grass and tulips. An adorable bunny rabbit box for hiding your candy in. And finally the cutest little peep pillow box for gift giving, jelly bean collections or just about any thing you desire.

sample template page

 These are digital files and available for download immediately after payment. All six templates are available for $1.00 total. Use the button below to order yours now!

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New Craft E-books Available!!!

Valentine's Day Crafts: Blogger Edition eBook- This Valentine's Day craft eBook is dedicated entirely to bloggers. With the contributions of 14 craft blogs contributing 15 craft projects, we have created this fun 42-page resource for Valentine’s Day decorating, homemade gift-giving and more.

Cupid's Handmade Crafts eBook - Get in touch with your romantic side with over 30 cute Valentine ideas for handmade accessories, gifts, cards, home decor and kids' crafts. Surprise your loved ones this Valentine's Day.

 

Beautiful Beads eBook- Explore this inspiring collection of 45 beading craft projects, including jewelry sets, necklace, earrings and home decor items. Beaded jewelry can really dazzle as a homemade gift for just about any occasion.

 

24 Simple Scrapbooking Layouts eBook offers great memories - This eBook provides you with 24 great scrapbook pages and layouts including pages for great family memories, fun summer days, special moments and much more.




 







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