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Free Stuff. Happy Hippity Hop! We're taking a long weekend off here for the Easter break (we're working on a new website with hopes of getting a bit more done with the extra day tucked in there).

Happy Hippity Hop!

So we're bidding you farewell early with a few links and this cute little picture tutorial (see more below) sent to our e-mail from the folks at Present&Correct. Happy wishes for your Easter and Passover break. We're heading over here later to learn how to make some marshmallow peeps! Care to join us? High/low Easter party. West coast applications close Friday at Renegade. Loving this free (April calendar) desktop wallpaper from the Free People blog. Free Printables - Note Card & Gift Box set. This post was featured by Craftgawker (link) and by CraftGossip (link) on 8/09/12.

Free Printables - Note Card & Gift Box set

I’ve been inspired by all the incredibly beautiful things I see in this crafty world of ours: gorgeous things on Etsy, fabulous things in craft fairs; Lovely things. I wanted to try and make something all my own that I could share with you. So I made my very first printable, to share with you. I’ve made it in three sizes. One size is the little gift box I made below. If you really like it, I have even given you a art-print size. So click on the link below: one is a PDF of two note card-sized versions & two gift box-sized versions, and the other is a PDF of the art print size. Gift Box and Note Card Size PDF Art Print Size PDF Love, Em. 15 DIY crafts you need to make right now. It's cold, it's raining and quite frankly, it's utterly miserable outside at the moment.

15 DIY crafts you need to make right now

So stay in! But then it hits you. It's not that great inside either. You're young, so you haven't got all of that furniture and all of the little decorative trinkets that accumulate over time, and if you have, you haven't got nearly enough. So we say, make them! Instead of spending your time sitting around moaning about the weather, why not spend your time doing something useful? 25 Handmade Gifts Under $5. If your gift list is long and your budget is small here are some great Handmade Gifts that you can make.

25 Handmade Gifts Under $5

Keep in mind that handmade items are not just beautiful but special… I love to give them and I love to receive them. In my opinion they are the best! Jersey Knit Bracelet Lovely! DIY Autumn Leaf Bowls. As we mentioned before, this is our favorite time of year for DIY decor.

DIY Autumn Leaf Bowls

The chill is in the air and the leaves are changing color, and there's no better way to preserve the delight than by welcoming it into your home. Yes, the craft stores overflowing with autumn decorations can be intimidating, but there are ways to turn those faux autumn leaves into something beautiful and functional. Below are instructions for your very own autumn leaf bowl, perfect for holding your favorite scented potpourri or tasty Halloween treats. Materials: Craft store leaf garland, Mod Podge (matte finish), Foam Brush, Balloon, Scissors, Mixing bowl *Tip: try to find thin, paper-like leaves for your garland.

How To: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 31 Insanely Easy And Clever DIY Projects. The Burlap Bag - High Quality Handmade Goods Shop - Austin Texas. December 20, 2011 by Lauren (Check out our new ONLINE SHOP for The Burlap Bag!!)

The Burlap Bag - High Quality Handmade Goods Shop - Austin Texas

We have two cats. They get stanky. Crafts for kids and their parents Toilet Roll Crafts for Kids - Despicable Me Minions. Toilet Roll Craft- Make a Minion It’s all about Despicable Me 2 at the moment, they’re such a huge drive behind the movie release and if the first awesomely brilliant movie is anything to go by this second visit to the world of Gru and the Minions will be even better.

crafts for kids and their parents Toilet Roll Crafts for Kids - Despicable Me Minions

I can’t wait for it’s release on the 28th. So during the build up to the 28th what better was to spend your time than to Make A Minion from everyday household bits and pieces. All you need is toilet roll cores, newspaper, cardboard, glue, wool, a black sharpie and some paint…. oh and googly eyes :) Toilet Roll Crafts for Kids – How to Make A Minion First, stuff the toilet roll core with some newspaper, this will give your character more solidity and weight. Next secure the newspaper in position with some tape, I used paper tape but masking or cellotape will work just as well. Louise Carey 'More And Less List' Art Print. Bath and Body Stocking Stuffer Round Up - DIY Ideas for Christmas Stocking Fillers that Scream "You Will Be Pampered!" I am generally stumped as to what to put in someone’s stocking that isn’t just candy and boring everyday toiletries.

Bath and Body Stocking Stuffer Round Up - DIY Ideas for Christmas Stocking Fillers that Scream "You Will Be Pampered!"

Not to mention, small but meaningful gifts are sometimes often hard to find since, in this case, size is an issue. What I do like to put into Christmas stockings however, are not just silly trinkets, but things that a person can use and get enjoyment from. DIY - 'Book It' Cell Phone Charging Station.