Upcycle Spoon Mirror

There are times crafters repurpose or upcycle an item to the point where you no longer see the individual parts but the beautiful whole new creation first. It is rare, but it does happen. Just like with the Chrysanthemum Mirror, you see the beauty first and then see it is made from plastic spoons. What to give it a try? Here is the tutorial from Addicted 2 Decorating. [link]

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25 cent Silver Ring!

Make an amazing silver ring from a silver quarter you can find in your spare change. This is one of those tutorials that is so amazing you have to give it a go. The tutorial was found on Instructables. [link]

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Dragonfly Garden Art DIY

A great craft project for your yard or garden. Easy enough to have the kids join in. The tutorial is from Birds & Blooms. [link]

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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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Super Stitcher Award Program

There’s no better way to connect with others who love what you love than by visiting your local fabric or yarn shop. Browse your shop’s great selection of books and treat yourself! If you’re not a Super Stitcher yet, it’s a fun way to 1) support your local quilt, fabric, and yarn shops, and 2) earn free books! Becoming a Super Stitcher’s as easy as 1-2-3: 1. Find your local shop. Use our handy Shop Locator to find one near you. Super Stitcher shops have a special logo next to their listing that looks like this:   2. Pick up your Super Stitcher card. Super Stitcher shops have a stack of stamp cards at the ready. Drop in and pick one up for yourself! (Or,contact us and we’ll send a card to your door.) 3. Collect nine stamps and get a free book.Get your card stamped each time you purchase any Martingale book or product from your local shop. When you have nine stamps, send your card to us for a free book or eBook of your choice. And don’t forget—April is DOUBLE STAMP month. Buy any Martingale book or product at your local shop during April, and you’ll get your card stamped twice! (Sorry, but online orders cannot be stamped—you must visit your local Super Stitcher shopin person to participate.) Become a Super Stitcher right now—find your local participating  shop to get started. You can read more details about Super Stitcher awards and double-stamp month here. Happy stitching, Super Stitchers!

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