How-To: Crochet Flower Coasters

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These sweet crochet flower coasters from Yvonne of The Yvestown Blog would be a perfect Mother's Day gift or quick and easy project for your own home. I love the idea of doing them in a rainbow of colors that could end up scattered about the table. [via em ay kay ee]

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Source: http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2011/05/how-to_crochet_flower_coasters.html

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Toys Under Glass

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In his series, 20/20, Lucas Mongiello takes his old plastic toys and arranges them in cheerleader-triangle-style formations under glass domes. I think it's interesting!

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Source: http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2011/05/lucas_mongiellos_toys_under_gl.html

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How-To: Tube Socks Leg Warmers

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The latest Whit's Knits project from The Purl Bee takes leg warmers to a whole new level of rad by combining them with the iconic style of classic tube socks. I think our own Lish would rock a pair of these!

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Source: http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2011/05/how-to_tube_socks_leg_warmers.html

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How-To: A-Frame Tent

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One of my kids' favorite activities is building massive tents with bedsheets. Sometimes, the furniture doesn't cooperate, though, and the sheets fall all over the place leaving the kids frustrated and disappointed. This cool a-frame tent from Rubyellen from Cakies seems like it'd be the perfect fix for that problem. See the full how-to on Grosgrain.

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Source: http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2011/05/how-to_a-frame_tent.html

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Mother's Day Project Roundup

CRAFT: Make It for Mom

Mother's Day seems to have snuck up on just about everyone this year, so I'm guessing that you don't have your act together either. Here are a few last-minute projects for you to make for all the mamas in your life!

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I love the torn silk edging on this Mother's Day Liberty Scarf from Purl Bee (although of course any silk prints will do).


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What a great idea! Give Mom one of your favorite books, and slip this knit bookmark inside. You've got two days to finish, so get started! (Via Whip Up.)


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What better way to pamper a mama than with these cushy DIY spa slippers?


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We Like it Wild has a nice bouquet recipe for creating a "natural, garden-style" bouquet with just a few spectacular blossoms.

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This strawberry tart would surely be the star of your Mother's Day brunch, don't you think?


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And here's a little present for yourself: a printable Mother's Day door hanger!

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Source: http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2011/05/mothers_day_project_roundup.html

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Bakesale for Japan tomorrow

[1] It's 11 p.m. and I'm just finishing my baked goods for the Bakesale for Japan tomorrow. I'm fond of what I made and might have to buy one for myself since I didn't have any left over. I made Jars of Stars, lots of little star shaped cookies. (Pictures later.) It took a bit longer than I anticipated, but I think it was worth it. Here in Seattle it will be at the Cakespy shop (more details [2]). See the Bakesale for Japan [3] page to find if there is one being held near you. I've got a few days worth of photos to put up but I'm tired and need to pack for a few days of travel, so I'll be back on Monday and catch up then. Hope your weekend is wonderful. [1] http://www.cakespy.com/blog/2011/3/30/sweet-news-bakesale-for-japan-at-cakesp... [2] http://www.cakespy.com/blog/2011/3/30/sweet-news-bakesale-for-japan-at-cakesp... [3] http://bakesaleforjapan.com/

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Tea Austen [1] on Twitter.Type-O-Phile at Ugly Green Chair, she offers a list of the best places to find both free and not-free fonts. This is great because every time I need a new font I end up emailing to ask her again where all the best font sites are! [1] http://twitter.com/#!/tea_austen

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