Make-Up Purse

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We all liked being able to have our purse more like a diaper bag and purse fused into one organized and being able to find things just by looking for the organizer. Inside, we have put cosmetics, a highlighter, a pen, a contact cards holder, a small memo pad, a small telephone book, a pack of tissue, a pack of mint candy, a spare ponytail catcher, a lip balm and the keys. Perfect choice for every girl!

Interesting Pillow Covers

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These step by step directions are designed to save you the expense of new pillows. The envelop design of these pillow covers make them removable “slip covers” for your throw pillows. Always preshrink your fabric so that your finished pillow covers are washable. The cutting directions do not add a seam allowance so that the finished pillow cover is a little smaller than the form and creates a “plump” pillow with no empty space.

Spain Coin Purse

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In many European and South American countries, coins are the primary form of hard currency. Get in touch with your inner Spaniard with the Spanish Coin Purse! This DIY coin pouch has a metal frame that snaps tightly shut so that you never lose another quarter. It’s small enough to fit into any bag or pocketbook with ease. It’s also the perfect size for a ladies’ night out if you want to leave your big shoulder bag at home. It is small but enough for ID or lip stick

Coffee Cup Sleeve

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For all who come from a family of coffee fanatics. So, we give you idea about making a little something to send to to your Mom to surprise her with a homemade present , perfect idea is a holiday themed coffee cup sleeve. It’s a fun gift that’s quick and easy to make, very inexpensive, and fits right into an envelope for easy mailing.

Ribbon Bread Bag

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While baking bread a few weeks ago, we decide to wrap up a loaf and bring it to a friend who had just returned home from an emergency room visit.  But this is a perfect bag to put the bread in. Choose color that will fit your kitchen or wrap with the color and surprise your friend with fresh cooked bread. Everyone will be happy with this kind of gift.

Black Lamp Shade

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You got old lamp in your room and you never use it. Here is the solution, you can decorate or just give it some modern details and it will be like bought new flap. The advantage is that you can choose the color that will perfectly give color of light you desire or just will fit with all decoration in your room.

Gathered Clutcdh

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Spend the next hour making these adorable softies. With cute details, it’s hard to believe you can make the One Hour purse in such short time. Let this easy sewing tutorial show you how.  For the biggest time saver, just skip the divider pocket and card holders! Or add a handle!  The one below I just put in a mini pocket!

Big Colorful Bag

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Use these patterns to sew purses in an hour or less! This one hour bag is easy and versatile enough to take to work, school, the mall, even the gym! Learn how to sew a purse and then make enough for everyone you love. This is certainly a pattern you’ll use repeatedly. Its ease and final product are worth your time and energy. Add this staple DIY pattern into your collection of sewing projects.

Fabric Covered Button

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Upgrade boring old buttons  and the clothes they’re sewn onto by adding a bit of fabric. You’d be surprised how much a cheerful fabric button can spruce up a garment. What’s more, they’re so easy to make and will use up some of that scrap fabric that’s been lying around in your sewing room. You will give shine and live to your old buttons and they will refresh your old clothes also.

5-Minute Skirt

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This super easy to sew skirt is 2 pieces, front and back, cut on the bias. The waistband is FOE (fold over elastic) and the hem is rolled with a serger. You don’t need a serger for this project it just means you will need to hem your skirt the traditional way, which is any way you normally would. Here’s what you need: skirt fabric, FOE (fold over elastic) you need this for the waistband  and a big piece of paper to make your pattern and of course lot of love and effort.

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1. Filet cross Easter egg cover

Are you looking for a way to make your Easter decor stay cute, pretty, and pleasant to look at but also represent your values and the faith based undertones of the season? Well then Crochet Memories has just the patter for you! This cute, easy little cross pattern gives a subtle hint of the spirit of the season (literally) to your decor over a real or plastic Easter egg, with a cute ruffled top to really complete the aesthetic.

2. Easter bunny egg warmer with egg basket

Maybe you have some cute egg stands that you’d like to actually serve breakfast in when you make hard boiled eggs but you don’t want them to get cold while you wait for your family to gather around the table? Maybe you’d just like to set the stands out to look like you have Easter eggs at the ready, even when you haven’t boiled any? Then an adorable crocheted egg warmer is exactly what you need! Pop these cute little bunnies from Garn Studio over an egg or just the cup and they’re automatic decor!

3. Egg cozy circle chain

Whether you’re actually decorating them to leave them out or just serving them for breakfast, your Easter eggs will look cozy and snug in this adorable egg basket ring. The stitches are easy to do, the shape is simple to construct, and Petals to Picots has all of the steps you’ll need to follow laid out clearly for you.

4. Little chick egg covers

Did you like the idea of Easter animal egg covers but you actually already have some bunnies so you don’t need to make another set like the ones we showed you above? Then check out these adorable little springtime chicks instead! They’re another little trinket that would look good as decor over a cup or actually used as egg warmers. See the idea in more detail on Krawka.

5. Little monster Easter egg holder

Believe it or not, egg holders can actually be useful than more than just warming your hard boiled breakfast on Easter morning. They also look pretty adorable holding little Easter chocolates for your kids to find in their egg and candy hunt on Easter morning! This hilarious little monster by One Dog Woof will give your kids a thrill when they have to steal their chocolates from his jaws to eat them.

6. Little striped Easter egg cozy

Are you looking for a more classic cozy design that features just some simple striping and really shows off your crochet stitching skill? Then check out this striping cozy design from JPF Crochet Club and get choosing your colours! We love the way these bright primaries really resemble the way that a kid might have dyed or drawn on an actual Easter egg shell.

7. Granny pattern egg

Are you a beginner at crochet or are you teaching someone who’s just starting out, but you’re determined that crocheted egg covers are the perfect project? Well, you’re not wrong, especially when adorably simple ideas like this eyelet egg cover from exist! Even if you keep this design all once colour like you see in the picture, the nearly-lacy design will still make them as appealing to look at as ever.

8. Little button cozy with a strap

Repeat Crafter Me guides you through the process of creating not just an egg cover, but an egg cover that resembles a little pair of paints with a button-on pair of overalls! We adore the way they’ve chosen to make one in each colour of the rainbow to really brighten up the room. This project is a great stash buster!

9. Mini crochet gift bag

Okay, we do know that this picture actually shows apples in the little knitted gift bags rather than dyed Easter eggs or Easter chocolates, but just imagine how versatile this concept is to what you need this season! Besides giving your loved ones a bag of Easter eggs, you’ll be giving them something handmade which is the best way to show that you care! Get the crochet instructions from Spin Cushions.

10. Easter egg farm animal cozies

Do you celebrate Easter with more excitement about springtime, new baby animals, and fresh flowers than you do about the actual holiday itself? That’s fine too! There are totally still ways to decorate your Easter eggs that will make you feel festive in your own way. Check out how these cute little farm animals are made on Jean Greenhowe.

11. Crochet Easter egg “hats”

Is your personal decor style a little more novelty and vintage than the average person? Then perhaps you’d rather something a little cuter and more understated than your average brightly coloured rabbits and other stereotypical characters? Then check out these adorable tiny hates that make your eggs look like children lined up to play on a cool spring morning! Even the one with bunny ears looks more rustic chic than your more mainstream rabbit trinkets. Check out the pattern on Is Laura.

12. Pretty ribbon crochet Easter eggs

Have you loved the pretty crocheted egg covers that we’ve been showing you all along but they’re missing just a little bit of fancy flair that you’d like to add? Then follow in Coffee & Vanilla‘s footsteps and add another detail: a pretty ribbon woven around the middle! We love the idea of crocheting the cover in differently covered stripes and then contrasting with another colour of ribbon.

13. Mini Easter egg baskets

Did you like the idea and look of the little circular egg baskets we showed you above but you’d rather be able to move them around the table and hand them out to your family rather than having them all attached in a ring that way? Then here’s an even simpler tutorial from Petals to picots for how to crochet just the adorable little baskets themselves.

14. Viking egg cozies

Perhaps you’re actually not very interested in the Easter holiday itself but your family is big on it and you’re willing to participate for their sake? Then there’s nothing stopping you from making your own Easter crafts in a totally unconventional way! Your Easter egg at brunch on the big day doesn’t have to look like a little bunny if you have the skills to make something funnier. We’re crazy about this hilarious viking egg cover from Selber Machen Guru.

15. Radish egg cozies

Some years, when we’re so tired from endless dark winter days and looking for new energy when the spring sun finally shines, all we can think about is fresh fruits and veggies. Use that as another inspiration for making yourself an alternative egg cover for your eggs on Easter morning! Check out how Messy LA made these adorable little egg caps that make your breakfast or decorative eggs look just like radishes.

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Andrea’s Notebook shows off how to make a classic flannel poncho. It’s comfortable and can be used all fall and winter long!

2. Blanket

Check out Clossette and learn how to take a blanket and turn it into something you can wear. Who knew something that’s thrown on the bed could be so stylish?

3. No-Sew

She Knows has the tutorial for those without any sewing skills. If you’re looking for a quick way to make a poncho without grabbing the needle, check this out!

4. Baby

Craftykins has something for the little ones. Learn how to make a stylish poncho for the tiniest family member in the house.

5. Easy

And if you’re looking for something super easy, you’ll need to check out Mary Martha Mama. It’s an quick fix and quick stylish too if you want something to personalize.

6. Jacket

And for something a bit more unique, visit Plan B. Learn how to create a poncho jacket using some funky and fun prints!

7. Cape

Pearls and Scissors has a DIY style that is an absolute must-have for fashionistas everywhere! Cinch it as the waist and stay warm and stylish all day!

8. Girl

For the little girl of the house, you can gather over at Beckham + Belle to catch this super easy tutorial. She’ll look like a tiny lady and keep warm!

9. Audrey

In Honor of Design made an Audrey-inspired cape that we’ve fallen head-over-heels in love with. Grab the detail snow!

10. Fleece

If you’re looking for something extra warm and cozy, then you’ll need to check out Melly Sews. Learn how to turn fleece into a poncho!

11. Side-Button

Sewing Rabbit has a super chic design hanging out on the blog. Grab the tutorial for this side button beauty now!

12. Funky

Run on over to Salty Mom and take a peek at this tutorial! Learn how to create something a bit funkier and personal for yourself.

13. Circle

The Sewing Rabbit has another adorable poncho DIY for the little ones. This circle design is so charming and a bit vintage-inspired.

14. Handmade

A personal favorite of the bunch, this handmade cape from Merrick’s Art is also one of the more stylish of the list. We are loving the print choice and colors for fall!

15. Pom Pom

My Fun Time made something with extra personality! Add some pom poms and use this tutorial for your afternoon of crafting and creating fashion!

16. Winter

Joann has something special for us too. Make a poncho for wintertime with this gorgeous big of inspiration and easy direction.

17. Pockets

We’re loving this one with pockets! Featured on Handmade Kultur, we’re swooning over this design and how versatile it can be inside your wardrobe.

18. Sweater

Here’s a sweater poncho that we’re loving too. Grab the free print over at kollabora and start snuggling up for the season ahead!

19. Scarf

Sewing Rabbit did it again with this one! This scarf poncho is so stylish, so unique and can be dressed up or down for any day of the week.

20. Wool

We’re swooning for this fringe, wool poncho for A Beautiful Mess. It’s fit for the fashion books and needs a space inside your closet.

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