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By Sarah White I was a little greedy last week, stealing the spotlight with my adorable knit Easter basket pattern, so I thought I’d even the score a bit this week by sharing some more projects for super cute knit baskets for Easter and beyond. This pretty, easy Easter basket from Kaity Fraker is a free Ravelry download that includes… View Post

By amy k. We use a lot of glue sticks in this house. And I'm all about scratch paper for gluing. I used to grab newspaper for this, but I usually ended up using whatever was handy and it was often a half-finished drawing. Then it would get glued on and people would get sad. Enter the phone book. I… View Post

By anneweaver Angelina from JoJo & Eloise shows how to make her Spring Rainbow Skirt.  It’s a gathered skirt, colorblocked with a rainbow of pretty spring colors.  Go to her tute. [photo from JoJo & Eloise]… Source: craftgossip

By anneweaver Matching doll and girl outfits are so much fun!  Ashley from Lil Blue Boo shows the school uniform that she made for her daughter’s American Girl doll.  It matches her child’s actual school uniform perfectly!  She used an outgrown uniform for the fabric, and made a miniature logo for the shirt using iron on transfer.  Go to Lil… View Post

By anneweaver Amber from Crazy Little Projects has updated her original diaper & wipe pouch tutorial to add a long strap.  The strap makes it easy to carry with you.  Or, omit the strap for a pouch that’s easily tucked into a diaper bag.  Go to her new diaper & wipe pouch tutorial. [photo from Crazy Little Projects]… Source: craftgossip

By Mardi Robyn I was excited when I saw this tutorial Michelle did on her blog “Mich L. in L.A.”  These trendy earrings and necklaces were made by using pop-beads!  Pop beads became popular in the 1980′s.  A few years ago my Mama introduced me to pop beads and I have loved them ever since.   This would be a great project for tweens… View Post

By anneweaver Ama from Ohoh blog shows how to make this modern trio zippered bag.  Each pouch is sewn separately out of a different shade of leather (or faux leather), and then strung with by eyelets on to a metal chain strap.  LOVE!!  Go to Ohoh blog to find out how you can make one. [via Craftgawker] [photo from Ohoh… View Post

By Francine Clouden My son’s birthday is coming up and all things birthday are catching my eye these days. I love these free printable rainbow invites from Mr. Printables. So clever! Click here to go to the download.… Source: craftgossip

By Heather If you’re like me you’ve probably got lots of lovely hand made cards from friends (or that you’ve made your self) that you’ like to look at and enjoy all the time. Instead of stuffing them into a drawer why not hang they out and display them. October Afternoon has a wonderful and easy idea using a frame… View Post

By jd wolfe How sweet is this little sweets holder?  Kara at petalstopicots.com has created this delicious little egg shaped goodie bag for your jelly beans and little chocolates and any other small treats you want to offer the kids.  I’ll take one took, please!  I love the way you can use up yarn scraps to create something so charming. … View Post