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You know you don’t have to wear an oversized crushed-velvet leprechaun’s hat or a flashing neon shamrock pin to dress up for St Patrick’s Day. Instead, why not make a sweet emerald-green bauble necklace to celebrate March 17, and add a bit of class to the day’s festivities? Better still, you can wear it again! Here’s how to make your very own lucky necklace.

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Easter is a lovely time of the year for kids, where there are eggs to be hunted, bunnies to be chased and bonnets to be worn. In this tutorial, you will learn how to make a lovely floral headband, which can be made in any colour to complement your little one’s special Easter Day outfit. Let’s get started.

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Have you ever wanted to say something to a special someone in secret code? Send them the message in this super-cute bracelet using International Morse Code! This tutorial will show you how to make your own customised secret code bracelet with a printable code key. You don’t even need any special jewellery skills. Give it a try!

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I don’t know about you, but when I was little, I loved Easter egg hunts. It was such an adventure racing around the backyard in pursuit of shiny, colourful chocolates and finding them hidden under rocks or balanced carefully just out of eyesight in the bushes. Just because you’re a grown-up doesn’t meant you have to miss out on all the excitement, but why not add a little handmade touch to your Easter festivities this year? Surprise balls are little wrapped parcels filled with tiny trinkets and presents, hidden in layer upon layer of colourful crepe paper. It’s such a treat to watch someone unravel one. Instead of chocolates this Easter, why not hide a bunch of these egg-inspired baubles around the garden? Your guests will have a ball hunting for them, literally!

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In this tutorial we’ll be making a cute set of crochet coasters. The pattern uses US terms and stitches include slip stitch (sl st); double crochet (dc); chain (ch); and a magic ring. Learn how to make a set in rainbow shades, or an on-trend ombre set.

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Easter is just around the corner and this pretty project will inject some colour into your decor. In this tutorial you’ll learn how to dye brightly-coloured eggs and embellish them with sweet silhouettes. You can download our free silhouette pattern to make the project super-easy. Read on for the full instructions after the jump.

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This is a practical and pretty project – and a great present for new mums. Made with non-toxic materials, it doubles as a gorgeous accessory as well as a handy teether for babies. I made this necklace for a friend and her baby, and you can learn how to make it too – just after the jump.

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Sometimes I lie in bed at night and ponder life’s deepest questions. Why are we here? What’s the meaning of life? In a Flight of the Conchords battle for romance, who would ultimately win my affections, Bret or Jemaine?

In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to make a cross-stitched artwork inspired by Flight of the Conchords‘ legendary song, ‘Business Time’. Make it for someone you know and love, even if that person is yourself.

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I’ve been thinking about a simple and contemporary way to add a little Easter decoration to my home as I don’t really want bunnies and eggs everywhere! These mini succulent egg decorations fit the bill nicely for me with a bit of macrame, some dip-dying, cute succulents, and of course eggs.

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Screen printing is a fun art form that you can do at home. Traditional techniques, however, can be harsh on both you and the environment. Luckily, there are alternative products and practices out there that will make for safer printing. This tutorial will show you one way to print while lessening your environmental impact. Have a look!

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