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Crochet Flowers

June 25th, 2009 at 10:50am Under Crochet

In front of my house is a big lilac bush. It is one of the biggest lilac bushes I have ever seen and it made being outside such a delight. This year, it started blooming with beautiful flowers around early May. For weeks, I would get to see a big purple bush and have fantastic [...]

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4 Felt Projects for Spring

May 7th, 2009 at 03:00am Under Felt

Felt is such a great material for craft projects, sturdy yet adaptable. To save money on supplies, why not make felt by felting old sweaters or make your own with wool roving.  Here are four great felt projects for spring:

Fanciful Felt Pouches- Sew a functional felt pouch to store a small mirror, spare change or [...]

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Spring is Finally Here

April 23rd, 2009 at 01:15pm Under Paper Craft

After the long winter we’ve had with all the ice and snow I am so ready for Spring time. I love when the grass starts to turn green and the leaves grow back on the trees. All the pretty flowers begin to bloom again. The sky is bright blue with the sun shining down on [...]

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New Sewing Ideas for Spring

April 22nd, 2009 at 10:48am Under Sewing

The talented Ashley Johnston of Make it and Love it has shared three sewing projects with us over at FaveCrafts. These are great, easy-to-follow tutorials and make great gifts. The Quick and Easy Half Apron or Embellished Tea Towel would make a great Mother’s Day gift. The Felt Flower Pin Cushion is a great way [...]

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Top 10 Knitting Patterns for Spring

April 20th, 2009 at 07:56am Under Knitting

Celebrate the coming of spring with a new knitting project. Create a lightweight shrug, feminine top or an easy item for the kitchen in a colorful color.

Knit Punnet of Strawberries

Light and Lacey Scarf- Loom Knitting Pattern

Silky V-Neck Top

Button Shrug Knitting Pattern

Crossover Knit Top

Cotton Stripes Dishcloth

Felted Knit Coffee Cozy- Super easy for beginners and felting hides [...]

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8 Free Crochet Patterns for Spring

April 13th, 2009 at 05:00am Under Crochet

Get out your hooks and create a lightweight cap-sleeve tee, spring doily or flower rug. Create a gift for Mother’s Day, birthdays and other occasions. You can click on each of the images below to go straight to the pattern. Happy hooking!

Bright Flower Rug

Shawl for Baby

Springtime Cloth

Deep-V Top

Light Crochet Cap (For Kids or Fun-Loving Adults)

Pretty [...]

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Top 10 Flower Crafts

April 6th, 2009 at 05:00am Under Home Decor and Design+ Wearable Craft

Bring spring into your home with one of these free craft projects at FaveCrafts.com.Whether you like papercraft or painting projects, you’ll find what you need to brighten up any space.
1. Decorated Clay Pots

2. Pink Passion Flower Earrings

3. Fresh Floral Candle Screen

4. Quilted Flower Bouquet

5. Dragonfly Garden Necklace

6. Chocolate Flower Wall Art

7. Flower [...]

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Favorites Friday: Spring Crafts

April 3rd, 2009 at 08:41am Under Favorites Friday+ Sites We Love

Ahh, spring is in the air. Isn’t it fantastic? The bright red tulips in our back garden are opening up and bushes are starting to bloom. Luckily, my desk is right next to sliding doors out to the garden, so I can occasionally stare lovingly at the emerging colors.  Here in Ireland, April is considered [...]

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Five Best Crochet Flower Tutorials

March 25th, 2009 at 05:47am Under Crochet

Now that spring is in the air, I want to cover the house in little crochet flowers. Do you think my boyfriend would mind? No matter. I’ve already found some of the best crochet flower tutorials on the web. Make a few of these for mom for Mother’s Day. Turn into brooches like this first [...]

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