Easter Craft Ideas at mmmcrafts THE SHOP on Etsy

I FOUND THE MOST DARLING PATTERNS 

AT THIS CUTE ETSY SHOP

Owner Larissa Holland 

BABY BINKY BUNNY   

PDF printable pattern

This fully illustrated pattern shows you how to make a sleepy (and also an awake) 15 inch baby bunny in a cloth diaper, and also a 14 x 18 inch patchwork blanket for the bunny to snuggle under.

This bunny would make a special handmade gift for someone you love, ideal for a baby shower or for Easter. Or just for someone who loves bunnies!

There is also an option included that has opened eyes, just in case you want your bunny to be awake! This pattern makes a girl or a boy bunny, all depending on the fabric you choose and whether or not you add eyelashes. Bunny has a yarn pom-pom for a tail, and there is room on the back of the diaper to embroider a name and stats.

This pattern is in PDF format on 8.5 x 11 paper, so you can print it from your own printer at home on regular paper. NO shipping charge applies!

Included in the pattern are color pictures, detailed step-by-step instructions and clear diagrams for every step. This pattern is written for folks who have had some basic sewing and embroidery experience and are familiar with common sewing terms.

When you purchase the pattern I will e-mail it to you at the e-mail address included on your payment information. Let me know if you prefer to use a different e-mail address.

There is no link for you to click, I will send the patterns directly to your e-mail address. Please allow 24 hours for me to e-mail it to you.

COTTAGE INDUSTRY SELLERS: If you are a home sewer, YES, it is OK to make and sell items from this pattern if you credit me for the pattern. No mass production allowed. Please check my policies page for terms.

This pattern is © Larissa Holland, all rights reserved. Do not distribute or publish any portion of the pattern. Purchasing the pattern does not transfer you the copyright. It is unlawful to copy and resell this pattern.

WEE MOUSE TIN HOUSE  

PDF printable pattern

Make a tiny friend from scraps and take it with you wherever you go! This wee little mouse is designed to fit inside an empty Altoids® tin and will fit easily in your purse. Can be made for a girl or a boy, depending on the colors you choose.

This pattern features:
Tiny corduroy or flannel mouse 
Stuffed pillow
Mattress
Blanket
Teeny teddy bear friend for the mouse
Lots of tips and tricks for easy construction -- No need to be afraid of tiny!

NOTE: This toy design is quite small and the teddy bear in particular may present a choking hazard. This is not a toy for children under the age of three!

This pattern will be emailed to you. NO shipping charge applies.

Included in this original eight page pattern are color pictures, detailed step-by-step instructions and clear diagrams for every step. This pattern is written for folks who have had some basic sewing and embroidery experience and who are familiar with common sewing terms.

Materials used to make the wee mouse are commonly available and probably in your scrap pile already! They include: corduroy OR flannel, wool or wool-blend felts, cotton ticking, stuffing and coordinating thread and floss. A combination of machine and some hand sewing are used. Freezer paper is also used to make construction simple and easy.

This pattern is in PDF format on 8.5 x 11 paper, so you can print it from your regular printer at home on standard paper or card stock, as many times as you need for personal use.

COTTAGE INDUSTRY SELLERS: If you are a home sewer, YES, it is OK to make and sell items from this pattern as long as you credit me for the pattern. No mass production allowed. Please check my policies page for details.

This pattern is © Larissa Holland, all rights reserved. Do not distribute or publish any portion of the pattern. Purchasing the pattern does not transfer you the copyright. It is unlawful to copy and resell this pattern. Thanks for respecting the copyright!

YOU MUST VISIT THIS mmmcrafts THE SHOP on Etsy THERE ARE EVEN MORE 

DARLING PATTERNS TO CHOOSE FROM.

Larissa Holland can also be found at:

http://mmmcrafts.blogspot.com/

http://facebook.com/mmmcraftsFan  

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Hardcover Feedback: 1st Blogoversary GRAND FINALE: An Excerpt from 'A ...: HAPPY BLOGAVERSARY, MEGAN!!!  I know you love ALL things Irish, so I thought it might be appropriate to give you and your readers a sneak pe...

LINKY FOLLOWER Party Hop 2-22-2012

Yes, It is the BUZZ and everyone is in a panic because they don’t know what to do about loosing their Google Friends. We all like having an organized place to see our followers and click to visit them.

Many of you have probably already heard that

GOOGLE Friend Connect will go away

on Feb 29 for any one that is not with blogspot

but rumor has it that it is being completely phased out for everyone soon

BUT

there is good news

There is a NEW awesome tool–Linky Followers

It has so many amazing features (that GFC never had). If you have not signed up you should. (yes you can have both.) I love the new tool so much and want everyone to enjoy all the new features.

…and did I tell you its super easy and FREE!

What better way to celebrate a fun new blogging tool than to have a party

so break out your poodle skirt and saddle back shoes cuz’ we’re having a LINKY FOLLOWER PARTY HOP

RULES:

1. you MUST have the LINKY FOLLOWERS tool on your site to participate.

If you see that your link has been deleted you need to add the LINKY FOLLOWER tool to your site and then come back over and re-enter your link
{You can have both the LINKY FOLLOWERS & GFC on your site but you must have the LINKY FOLLOWERS tool to participate in this party hop.}

2. You MUST follow the person who has the party on their site as a thank you.

3. Just add your blog button to the LINKY PARTY below.

4.Then grab the BLOG HOP code

You will find the code right under the Linky Party where it says CLICK HERE TO ENTER–

just under that it says: WHAT IS A BLOG HOP? GET THE CODE HERE

Click on GET THE CODE HERE and enter it into a post on your site.

You can grab the party button code in the FOOTER at Its So Very Cheri

You can grab info from my post if it helps you with your post.

5. Then you follow other bloggers–(as many as you want)
–leave each one of the blogs that you follow a comment letting them know you are following them and ask them to follow you back.

If you want to add the BLOG HOP to your own site you will get lots of new followers–(see rule #2)

Its So Very Cheri has and will continue to visit every entry-I try to leave comments but this party has had so many entries and in order to get to everyone I had to change things around. I will come by to make sure you have the Linky Follower tool and follow you. If I mess up and forget to come over and follow you please leave me a comment and I will come back over to do so. You will see my button in your list of followers.

…So do ya want to go Cruisin’?

I plan on HOPPING from BLOG to BLOG to follow everyone who follows me.

If you would like to participate in a fun PIN party head over to the DIY Club and enter the monthly PINNING Party.

Easter Craft Idea Pastels for the Easter Basket

I posted this earlier this month.  I thought I would share it again for a great Easter Craft.  Just change the colors to PASTELS and it will be a great addition to the Easter Basket or for decorations. You could add a piece of cute fabric cut with pinking shears to put over the bottle cap.  Then tie it on with a pastel colored ribbon. Just use your imagination in changing it up for this special occasion.  I know around Easter they have pastel colored M&M's.

 Two Peas in a Bucket

This is just way too cute!

LINKY FOLLOWER Party Hop 2-15-2012

Many of you have probably already heard that

GOOGLE Friend Connect will go away

on Feb 29 for any one that is not with blogspot

but rumor has it that it is being completely phased out for everyone soon

BUT

there is good news

There is a NEW awesome tool–Linky Followers

It has so many amazing features (that GFC never had). If you have not signed up you should. (yes you can have both.) I love the new tool so much and want everyone to enjoy all the new features.

…and did I tell you its super easy and FREE!

What better way to celebrate a fun new blogging tool than to have a party

so break out your poodle skirt and saddle back shoes cuz’ we’re having a

LINKY FOLLOWER PARTY HOP

RULES:

1. You MUST have the LINKY FOLLOWERS tool on your site to participate.

If you see that your link has been deleted you need to add the LINKY FOLLOWER tool to your site and then come back over and re-enter your link

{You can have both the LINKY FOLLOWERS & GFC on your site but you must have the LINKY FOLLOWERS tool to participate in this party hop.}

2. You MUST follow the person who has the party on their site as a thank you.

3. Just add your blog button to the LINKY PARTY below.

4.Then grab the BLOG HOP code

You will find the code right under the Linky Party where it says CLICK HERE TO ENTER–

just under that it says: WHAT IS A BLOG HOP? GET THE CODE HERE

Click on GET THE CODE HERE and enter it into a post on your site.

You can grab the party button code in the FOOTER at Its So Very Cheri

You can grab info from my post if it helps you with your post.

5. Then you follow other bloggers–(as many as you want)

–leave each one of the blogs that you follow a comment letting them know you are following them and ask them to follow you back.

If you want to add the BLOG HOP to your own site you will get lots of new followers–(see rule #2)

Its So Very Cheri has and will continue to visit every entry-I try to leave comments but this party has had so many entries and in order to get to everyone I had to change things around. I will come by to make sure you have the Linky Follower tool and follow you. If I mess up and forget to come over and follow you please leave me a comment and I will come back over to do so. You will see my button in your list of followers.

…So do ya want to go Cruisin’?

I plan on HOPPING from BLOG to BLOG to follow 

everyone who follows me.

If you would like to participate in a fun PIN party head over to the DIY Club and enter the monthly PINNING Party.

Fabric Heart Bookmark Tutorial from Tool Time Tuesday

Found this darling Fabric Bookmark Tutorial

on

For all of you readers that are a little crafty 

you are going to love this!

You Can Find This Tutorial and So Much 

More on SEW MANY WAYS.

Scholastic Top 100 Greatest Children's Books

    

I AM GOING TO SHARE WITH
YOU THE TOP 10 OF THE 


Scholastic Top 100 Children's  Books

 

              

                                                                       

                                                

Twin Babies Jumpin' To Johnny Cash | Chicago - News

I found this video and just had to share it with everyone!

TWINS ROCKIN TO JOHNNY CASH!
CHICAGO - NEWS

Guest - R W K Woodcarving on Etsy

Hand Carved, Miniature Wood Cupcake, 

Kitchen Decoration, Wood Carving, Birthday Gift

Hand carved, miniature wood cupcake, kitchen decoration, wood carving, birthday gift.

Everybody loves cupcakes! This miniature wood cupcake was carefully hand carved from a block of basswood, then painted with non-toxic acrylic paints and finished with a non-toxic polyurethane spray sealer. Some sparkles were added in just the right places. The cupcake is approximately 2” in diameter and 2 ½” high, and like all of my carvings each one is initialed by me on the bottom. You can display your cute little cupcake anywhere! I bet it would look great on your kitchen window sill or shelf! Also makes the perfect birthday gift for everyone on your list! Hand crafted gifts hold a great deal of sentimental value and are sure to become family heirlooms.

Custom, Hand Carved, Love Birds, Wood Carving,

 Engagement Gift, Wedding Cake Topper, 

Valentine's Day Gift

Custom, hand carved, love birds, wood carving, engagement gift, wedding cake topper, Valentine's Day gift.

This cute couple was carefully hand carved from 2 blocks of basswood, then painted with a light wash coat of non-toxic acrylic stain. Each bird was then finished with 3 coats of non-toxic polyurethane spray sealer. Each one is approximately 3” long x 2” wide x 2” high, and like all of my carvings they are initialed by me on the bottom. They can be displayed most anywhere, and make a unique wedding cake topper! My daughter is actually using these two on her cake! How about as a fabulous engagement gift! Hand crafted gifts hold a great deal of sentimental value and are sure to become family heirlooms. Each piece is different as every carving is done individually. A wonderful addition to your decorations for your home or office! Also makes a lovely Valentine's Day gift!

These Love Birds are custom carved so you can pick whatever color you like. They can also be custom engraved on the bottom with your initials or name and date. Just message me with your specifications when you order. Because they are custom made please allow at least 2 – 3 weeks for delivery.

Hand Carved, Wood, Old Uncle Sam, 

Wood Carving, OOAK

Hand carved, wood Old Uncle Sam, wood carving, OOAK.

This patriotic Old Uncle Sam is ready for the Fourth of July or any holiday for that matter! He was meticulously hand carved from a block of basswood, then painted with non-toxic acrylic stains and sealed with a non-toxic acrylic spray sealer. Uncle Sam is approximately 2” x 2” x 5 1/2" and is a one of a kind carving, and like all of my carvings he is initialed by me on the bottom. He will look terrific on any shelf, bookcase or fireplace mantle! Also makes an amazing gift or addition to your own Americana collection! Hand crafted gifts hold a great deal of sentimental value and are sure to become family heirlooms. A wonderful addition to your decorations for your home or office!

Hand Carved, Wood, Bear Family, Wood Carving, 

Valentine's Day Gift

Hand carved, wood, bear family, wood carving, Valentine's Day gift.

These cute little guys are looking for a good home, perhaps at your house on a shelf, bookcase or fireplace mantle. They are each carefully hand carved from a block of basswood, then painted with non-toxic black acrylic paint and finished with a non-toxic acrylic spray sealer. And like all of my carvings they are initialed by me on the bottom. Mama Bear is approximately 3” (7.7 cm) tall and 2” (5.1 cm) at the base. Each bear cub is approximately 2 ¼” (5.8 cm) tall and 1 ½” (3.9 cm) wide at the base. They will make a perfect addition to your bear collection!

The LINKY FOLLOWER PARTY HOP Feb. 8-15, 2012

Many of you have probably already heard that

GOOGLE Friend Connect will go away

on Feb 29 for any one that is not with blogspot

but rumor has it that it is being completely phased out for everyone soon

BUT

there is good news

There is a NEW awesome tool–Linky Followers

It has so many amazing features (that GFC never had). If you have not signed up you should. (yes you can have both.) I love the new tool so much and want everyone to enjoy all the new features.

…and did I tell you its super easy and FREE!

What better way to celebrate a fun new blogging tool than to have a party

so break out your poodle skirt and saddle back shoes cuz’ we’re having a LINKY FOLLOWER PARTY HOP

RULES:

1. you MUST have the LINKY FOLLOWERS tool on your site to participate.

If the LINKY FOLLOWER tool is not on your site, your link will be deleted.
{You can have both the LINKY FOLLOWERS & GFC on your site but you must have the LINKY FOLLOWERS toolto participate in this party hop.}

2. You MUST follow the person who has the party on their site as a thank you.

3.Just add your blog button to the LINKY PARTY below.

4.Then grab the BLOG HOP code

You will find the code right under the Linky Party where it says CLICK HERE TO ENTER–

just under that it says: WHAT IS A BLOG HOP? GET THE CODE HERE

Click on GET THE CODE HERE and enter it into a post on your site.

You can grab the party button code in the FOOTER at Its So Very Cheri

You can grab info from my post if it helps you with your post.

5. Then you follow other bloggers–(as many as you want)
–leave each one of the blogs that you follow a comment letting them know you are following them and ask them to follow you back.

If you want to add the BLOG HOP to your own site you will get lots of new followers–(see rule #2)

…So do ya want to go Cruisin’?

I plan on HOPPING from BLOG to BLOG to follow everyone who follows me.

Every Wednesday I will rotate the Linky Follower Party Hop and my PIN tag party here at Its So Very Cheri"

The internet it seems, never gets old.

Welcome to the new world of

LINKY FOLLOWERS...

If you're a LINKY FOLLOWER subscriber, please follow me and I'll then follow you back so we don't lose contact on March 1st.

Host Swap - Amanda at School House Scraps

Hi there! I am Amanda, creator of School House Scraps!

I am a newly married, school teacher, crafting lover, thrift store hunter, 

scrapbooking fool, and I needed a place to release it all! 

Thus, School House Scraps was created! 

I love sharing my DIY Ideas with friends and this was the best platform for it! 

I have only been blogging for a few weeks, and am finding out how 

VERY addicting and exciting it is! 

I hope you have time to pop on over and check it out! 

If you like it, please join in on the fun by following! 

Right now I am doing a "14 Days of Valentines" series.

This is one of the MANY Valentine related crafts you will find! 

Enjoy! 

Zipper Flowers

The other day, one of my lovely co-teachers brought me a 

grocery bag FULL of zippers!

Yes, zippers, and I have been pondering what to do with them.

She sent me the idea of making them into flowers,

 so here is my go at it!

I figured they fit into the Valentine's theme because they can be added to ANYTHING!

You could make a bouquet of them, pin them on a sweater,

 a picture frame, a necklace, whatever you want!

So....here it goes!

You need:

Zipper (18in'' - 24'')

Scissors

Hot Glue Gun

Felt Scraps

Ruler

FIrst, cut the bottom stop of the zipper and pull the zipper off.

Now you should have two separate pieces of zipper.

Measure how long your zipper is, and divide it by 6. 

It will be between 3-4, so cut one piece of the zipper into six 

smaller pieces at this size to make the large petals. 

(My 24 inch zipper made six, 4 inch pieces) 

Now, take the other piece of zipper tape and cut it into 6 pieces 

one inch smaller than the other pieces.

(6, 3 inch pieces)

You will also have an extra 6 inch piece left over, 

this will become the center of the flower. 

Now, glue the zipper pieces into petals. 

Put a dab of hot glue on one end of the petal. 

Twist the other end around ant squish together. 

(Note: Don't put too much glue on here, 

it will make the flower chunky later!)

Repeat this for all 12 petals. 

Next, cut a 2 inch circle out of felt. 

Glue two of the larger petals down so the raw edges touch,

 to your piece of felt. 

Squish the glue flat. 

Add two more, then the final two large petals. 

Then, add the smaller petals, staggering them between the larger petals.

Now you need to make your flower center. 

Use the 6 inch piece and fold under the toothless edge. 

Glue it down so there is no fraying when finished. 

Then, roll your flower center, tightly at first, loosening as you go. 

Hot glue the end down so it will stay. 

Now, add your center to the flower. 

Use just a LITTLE hot glue, otherwise it gets too bulky.

Push it down hard, this gives the flower some better shape. 

Trim the felt on the back and there you go!

You can add a pin, glue it to a head band, picture frame, 

or whatever you want! 

Happy Crafting!