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.
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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.
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Inspired by the sold out butterfly chandeliers at Pottery Barn Kids, Destri at The Mother Huddle created a beautiful chandelier for her niece’s nursery, and she has shared her process in a step by step tutorial so you can make your own! Supplies include a macrame ring, a butterfly paper punch, and other easy to find craft materials. – via luvinthemommyhood
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Corinne shares the most darling Irish lass embroidery pattern over at So September. Oh, how I love the fantastic french knot shamrocks! Download the free pattern and create your very own lovely lass and, if you’re like me and aren’t so strong in the french knot department, then you can check out kootoyoo’s tutorial on how to embroider a french knot. – via CRAFT
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I’m always up for a little fun with food, and this homemade taffy project looks like it would be a great one for getting the kids involved. I know that I’d have a hard time resisting getting in there with the kiddos for the taffy pulling part! Check out the step by step, recipe included, over at Skip To My Lou.
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A great idea, and a post packed full of fabric favor container tutorials, by Jessie of Sweet Jessie at Sew, Mama, Sew! Jessie shows us how to make wonderful fabric cones and drawstring bags that can be coordinated for whatever type of celebration or special occasion you’re having. The possibilities for this one are practically endless.
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These jersey knit pom poms by Melissa at IS*LY (I Still Love You) make the pom pom fanatic in me smile. Using jersey knit fabric instead of yarn makes for a full, slightly ruffly pom pom … very cool. Check out Melissa’s tutorial and start making your own jersey poms!
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Learn how to make a pretty circles pendant out of paper — really, it’s made out of paper! — a little paint, and decoupage medium in this great tutorial from Kristen Powers.
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