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Weekly Crafty Roundup

I’m going to try to post a round-up of the week’s best crafty projects from around the web.

Clothespin Dolls from Going Sew Crazy (link via One Pretty Thing).

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Pyramid Purse from Nicole Mallalieu for Living Creatively (link via Whip Up).

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Make your Own Mints from Nila Rosa (link via Craft Gossip). These would make sweet gifts in little tins.

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How to Re-Style a T-shirt with Pin Tucks from Cal Patch for CraftStylish.

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Lili’s Play Kitchen from Julie for Apartment Therapy’s February Jumpstart Project.

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How to Make a Stenciled Utensils Print from Domestifluff (link via One Pretty Thing).

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Betz White’s Bird Tutorial

Look at this cute new tutorial from Betz White.  The pattern includes instructions to make a stuffed bird and a zippered pouch.  Perfect for spring!  You can purchase it here for $8.

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Oh, and if you haven’t seen her new book Sewing Green yet, you can get a sneak peek here and pre-order it here.  I’m really excited about this book.  The photos are filled with fresh light and the projects look smart and practical.  As we’re all trying to be greener and more budget-conscious, this is a timely book.

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Customized Lampshade

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Here’s a great tutorial from Cicada Studio.  I’ve mentioned her fabric designs before, but wanted to share this quick and easy project for how to cover an IKEA lamp.  The square shape makes it much easier!  More IKEA ideas at IKEA Hacker.  I found the link for this project via Apartment Therapy.

And check out the contest sponsored by Apartment Therapy and Etsy:  Do It Now!  The Small Projects DIY Month.  Some inspirational projects posted already.  And a $250 gift certificate to Etsy?  You’d better get to it.  I particularly like this project (pictured below) from Aya Rosen on how to decorate a tea set.  Lovely!

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