Craftig Blog http://www.craftig.com/blog Just another WordPress weblog Fri, 12 Mar 2010 15:43:48 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 Craft of the Day : Bunny Pillows http://www.craftig.com/blog/craft-of-the-day-bunny-pillows/ http://www.craftig.com/blog/craft-of-the-day-bunny-pillows/#comments Fri, 12 Mar 2010 15:43:48 +0000 admin http://www.craftig.com/blog/?p=610 Free Bunny Pillow Pattern

Nancy from Wolf and Willow shows us how to make adorable, patterned bunny pillows, and she kindly shares the bunny applique pattern so you can make your very own cutie patootie pillows.

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Okay, this chandelier by The Feminist Housewife is seriously awesome, and it’s made out of recycled plastic bottles! Can you believe it? She shows us how to make the chandelier in a great step by step tutorial. Totally chic. – found via Dollar Store Crafts

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I remember learning how to cut matboard for framing art back in college, and I really wish I would’ve paid more attention because I never did quite get the hang of it. However, Lara from Kirin Notebook comes to the rescue with a step by step how to for cutting the perfect matted frame for artwork. There’s a little math involved, but it’s totally worth it to be able to make custom frames!

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Lavinia shares a tutorial and pattern for the most adorable bunny quilting blocks ever! These would make darling additions to baby quilts, and I think you could make them into little gift bags, too, if you used a single piece of fabric for a back and put in some lining. Such a cute idea. – found via Whip Up

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Learn how to make sturdy, custom refrigerator magnets using wood discs and cute paper (your choice) in this tutorial at Angry Chicken. You can use these magnets on chalkboards and metal filing cabinets, too! Thanks to user sallysetsforth for submitting.

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Jessica from Zakka Life shares a great idea for making four leaf clover cards for St. Patrick’s Day or spring using a paper punch and recycled junk mail. Eco-friendly, inexpensive, and pretty!

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Martha Stewart shows us how to make pretty dyed and speckled eggs that look like quail eggs. You can also learn how to make crepe paper birds and coconut fiber bird nests in the coordinating tutorials. A great group of projects for spring!

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Planning an Oscar shindig this weekend and looking for cool printables for your party? If so, then you’ll want to check out this suite of chic, Oscar themed pretties from Twig & Thistle. Download invitations, popcorn bags, candy bag toppers, and ballots so all of your guests can vote on who they think will win. Downloads can be found here and here.

image source: Twig & Thistle

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“String” lamps are oh so popular right now, but who has the dough to drop $500+ on the ones carried by high end furniture retailers? Learn how to make your own stylish lamp using string and a balloon in this video tutorial at Instructables. – via CRAFT

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Khali from Little.Lovely. shares a neat idea for re-creating a picture using pieces of scrap or construction paper. A great project that you and the kids can do together, and a very artistic result. Check out the tutorial.

image source: Bookhou Crafts / Little.Lovely.

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