Baby Gifts and Decor
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The Best Of DIY Painted And Embroidered Lampshades
Lampshades are the perfect place to sharpen your DIY skills, and a DIY painted or embroidered lampshade is the perfect place to start. I've gathered some great inspiration for you as far as the shade goes. And if you're in the market for a new lamp that could really be a great base for your crafty lampshade ventures, I think that some wooden lighting namely wooden lamps using blonde wood could look really great, especially since one of the hot decorating trends for 2016 is the Scandinavian style white and black interior with wood accents. And of course, you don't need to stop with your wood based lamp, you could…
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Crocheted Chunky Doily Throw Using My Doily Rug Pattern!
Araelia from Sydney, Australia sent me these photos of the crocheted doily throw she made using my giant crocheted doily rug pattern! Isn't it great? Truthfully, I made a baby blanket from this pattern as well, just never got around to photographing it, and the "rug" that I originally made actually works best as a giant doily on my dining room table. So even if you don't have any need for a crocheted rug, this pattern can be used to make giant doilies to use in so many ways! Araelia is not the only reader to share her version of my rug, so do take a look at the links…
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Crocheted Lampshade Round-Up To Inspire!
There is something about crocheted lampshades that is just so wonderful, and winter seems like the perfect time to add at least one to your home decor. You can choose a project that is quick to whip up or something more detailed depending on your preference, and of course, a crocheted lamp shade works equally well on tabletop and floor lamps as well as on hanging lights. I've put together a selection of some of the best crocheted lamp shades out there, and while some of the images are for inspiration, others have links to actual patterns, so take a look and enjoy!
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Hanukkah Sewing Craft: Make An Adorable Dreidel Shaped Pillow
It is true, you don't see a whole lot of sewing projects from me, as I'm quite a rookie, but I just couldn't resist trying my hand at this idea that i've had running around my head for a few years now: a dreidel shaped pillow with a little pocket to hold Hanukkah prizes! And now dear readers, you can see the complete tutorial for this dreidel shaped pillow right here over at Houzz.com. It is a perfect project for those new to sewing (or not) and uses a pillow insert so that you can easily store it flat until next year. Then again, this pillow is so adorable, that…
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Crocheted Lampshade: Simple Crocheted Trim Transforms A Basic Lamp
A simple white lamp shade is transformed into an adorable decorative accent with the addition of some simple mini granny square crocheted trim! This crocheted lampshade trim project is the perfect way to add some color to any room, and to have fun crocheting with color combinations that you love. Not to mention that it is a great way to use up left overs, and would make a great holiday gift that has a touch of handmade that can be made in an evening.
