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Jun 3, 2009, Crafting for a Cause & Crafty Mama June

Here is a great chance to "craft for a cause" and be part of our Crafty Mama June's project!

Shannon, (full interview here) has coordinated a project where she asks that you get involved by making a doll (or two or more!) to give to an orphan in Uganda.

amazima dolls

For more info on the project, go to her site, Amazima Dolls Project to learn more and to fill out her volunteer form to make a promise to make a doll! She offers free patterns (sewing, knitting and crochet) and dolls aren't due until October 1, 2009.

I can't wait to get started on mine...

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Jun 3, 2009, Make Baby Stuff

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May 22, 2009, Where to buy Print Gocco!?!

I've been getting a lot of email lately from people asking where to buy a Gocco, thanks to this tutorial...

gocco for sale

The best place? eBay! Here is one for sale right now with free shipping that includes tons of fabric ink and the stamp set!

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May 3, 2009, Crafty Mama May: Vanessa Christenson, V and Co.

Our new featured Crafty Mama for May is Vanessa of V and Co.! I love her blog, where she shares her amazing frugal decor ideas and other crafty projects, tutorials and more.

v and co crafty mama

Read the full interview here!

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Apr 9, 2009, Happy Easter! Stuffed Bunny Pattern

Happy Easter! There is still enough time to whip up an easy stuffed bunny, like this one here: Stuffed Bunny Pattern PDF and instructions.

bunny stuffed pattern

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Apr 4, 2009, Maternity Wrap Skirt Pattern

Since many of our readers are currently pregnant, here is a free, printable Maternity Wrap Skirt Pattern PDF and instructions.

maternity wrap skirt pattern

For the non-pregnant mama folks, hey, this is just a wrap skirt! You can wear it too! In fact, check out the photos on the page, you'll see both pregnant and non-pregnant skirt wearing!

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Jan 1, 2009, Free Sweater Teddy Bear Pattern

Yet another recycled wool sweater tutorial. Can you tell I recently scored some wool sweaters? This Sweater Bear Pattern PDF is free for you to download and print out to create your very own sweater bear from recycled sweaters!

finished teddy bearhandmade teddy bear

An eco-friendly take on the classic bear. Enjoy!

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Dec 31, 2008, Recycled Sweater Wool Diaper Cover "Longies"

Another recycled wool sweater tutorial! This time, make wool diaper covers to keep your little one cozy for the rest of winter.

diaper cover pattern wool

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Dec 19, 2008, Free Christmas Elf Doll Pattern

Here is a last minute stocking stuffer idea for you. This Christmas Elf Doll Pattern and tutorial will have you cranking out adorable little elves for your little elves in no time.

elf pattern

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Dec 14, 2008, Save Handmade Children's Items! Please!

Have you heard about the new US regulations on toys and childrens' products that will make handmade toys, clothing, diapers and baby carriers illegal starting in February?

save handmade

While we strongly believe in testing of mass-produced toys and products (remember all the lead paint toys a couple years back?) this new requirement will virtually put all handmade toy makers and clothing designers for kids out of business.

This entire website is built around making handmade items for children so this impacts nearly every darn person reading this either as a buyer or as a maker or as a mother. Please help!

In fact most of these amazing mamas we've featured will be out of business starting in February if this law passes as is.

Check out this Save Handmade resources page on Cool Mom Picks for more info and what you can do to help!

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Dec 13, 2008, Quick Gift Tags from Toddler Art

We're busy crafting up a storm here and babies are included!

baby art gift tags

baby art gift tags

baby art gift tags

If you don't have a giant circle punch as shown - just hand cut your tags. Set your little one up with some red, red & green or blue crayons, finger paint or markers and let them scribble!

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Dec 8, 2008, Felted Sweaters Baby Quilt Tutorial

This amazingly detailed Felted Sweater Baby Quilt Tutorial was written for us by Shira Adriance of Papou.

felted sweater baby quilt

Not sure how to felt? Check out this How to Felt Sweaters guide that Shira also shared with us!

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Dec 6, 2008, Etsy.com Handmade Portrait Video

On a personal note...here is the handmade portrait video that Etsy.com did on yours truly.

Hey - it is relevant, I'm making baby stuff after all!

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Nov 12, 2008, Mothering Magazine Natural Toys Webinar!

Mothering Mazagine is hosting an "A to Z Guide to Natural Toys" webinar on December 2nd and we're one of the presenters!

mothering webinar

I created a detailed video tutorial (it is 15 minutes!) on how to make wooden toys and what paints/finishes to use.

mothering webinar

Register now for the webinar here - space is limited!

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Nov 6, 2008, And the Handmade Baby Quilt Winners Are...

1st Place - Counting Sheep by Gina

counting sheep baby quilt

2nd Place - Big Tree, Little Bird by Kiki

big tree baby quilt

3rd Place - Flock Together by Melissa

flock together baby quilt

A HUGE thanks everyone who entered, the judges and our awesome sponsors Superbuzzy and Sublime Stitching for making this contest so much fun.

Another exciting contest to be announced soon. Stay connected by subscribing to our newsletter!

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Nov 2, 2008, Handmade Baby Quilt Contest...Winners are Being Picked!

Our contest is officially over and I'm thrilled to report that we had 180 amazing entries.

baby modern quilt

Our five judges (Irene, Alicia, Ellen, Courtney and Helen) will be pouring over the entries in the next couple days and the winners will be announced very soon!

Prizes of $100, $50 and $25 gift certificates to Superbuzzy as well as a Forest Friends embroidery pattern from Sublime Stitching will go to the lucky winners.

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Oct 29, 2008, Chocolate Chip Cookie Costume

My son loves cookies. He doesn't get them too often (we try to be health conscious and all that) but he beams when he talks of them.

baby cookie costume

Needless to say, his answer to "What do you want to be for Halloween?" was always, "Cookies!" Here is my cookie costume tutorial just finished tonight!

The part I love about this costume? The part that proves I'm a genius? This costume can be magically transformed into cookie chair pads in his room just by taking it off. No alterations needed. Fancy, eh?

cookie cushions

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Sep 30, 2008, Gocco Robot Baby Shirt

Here is a fun tutorial for gocco printing on baby shirts!

gocco robot

Why didn't I discover Gocco years ago? I bought one last year and it is worth it! I've used it countless times for card-making and printing on fabric. Love it!

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Sep 26, 2008, Baby Ladybug Costume Pattern

Make a detachable ladybug shell out of felt for your crawling baby and turn her into a little bug this Halloween! The shell attaches to a onesie using velcro so it can be removed as needed, without having to take off the whole costume. Here is the full photo tutorial.

baby ladybug costume

Includes free pattern template to print and use!

PS - change the color to green and you'll have a great turtle costume!

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Sep 18, 2008, Quilting Tutorial (For People Scared of Quilting)

This is a very basic tutorial for making a random patchwork strip quilt.

baby quilt

If you are intimidated by quilting, please check this out! (All of you pros who have already entered our Handmade Baby Quilt Contest feel free to ignore this one, you'll be bored to tears)

This quilt took only 2 hours to complete from start to finish and is the perfect technique for anyone willing to dip their toes into quilting who doesn't have a lot of time.

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Sep 16, 2008, Pumpkin Applique Template

Here is a free pumpkin applique template for you to print out and make a some fall themed clothes for your little one!

pumpkin applique

We've opted to not add a jack-o-lantern face, to get more wear out of the shirt (can wear it after Halloween this way) but feel free to customize your pumpkin!

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Sep 13, 2008, Homemade Castle Birthday Cake Instructions

Here are some easy instructions for building your own castle cake that would be perfect for your little princess. (Or change the frosting colors for your prince)

homemade castle cake

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Sep 11, 2008, Fitted Crib Sheet Tutorial

Here is a crib sheet pattern that was shared with us by one of our readers!

fitted crib sheet tutorial

We tested & modified it a bit then wrote up this handy photo tutorial so you can see just how easy it is!

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Sep 11, 2008, Deviled Egg Costume

This DIY deviled egg costume is ridiculous and cute.

diy deviled egg costume

Instructions for making the horns using my tin foil & masking tape technique that I developed during my "starving artist" days.

My cousin went as a "deviled egg" back in the late '70s and this silly costume is circulating around again!

Halloween is just around the corner...

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Sep 10, 2008, New "Celebrate Growth" Section Added Today

A new little section to explore, all focused on Celebrating Growth!

Includes tidbits like taking a series of photos with the same object to show growth:

baby photos series

(thanks to the crafty mum from nutnut on Etsy who shared those pics with us)

And also ideas for sewing your own height chart and more!

baby height chart

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Sep 9, 2008, More Prizes for the Handmade Baby Quilt Contest!

Just a quickie announcement that we have more prizes lined up thanks to SublimeStitching.com!

sublime stitching

Each winner will also receive an adorable Forest Friends embroidery pattern:

embroidery

This company has reinvented embroidery for a new generation. How cute would these designs be on a quilt?

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Sep 4, 2008, Handmade Baby Quilt Contest!

Enter your handmade baby quilt for your chance to win $100, $50, or $25 gift certificates to superbuzzy.com!

baby quilt contest

This contest was sponsored by superbuzzy and a huge thanks also goes out in advance to our amazing judges! Read about them on the Baby Quilt Contest page & enter to win!

This contest ends November 1st, 2008!

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Aug 30, 2008, Playdough Recipe

Here is a homemade playdough recipe that has been in my family since I was a child! I can still remember the scent of it...my family used vanilla extract.

playdough recipe

This is SO easy. Even if you can't cook, don't worry, the recipe is very forgiving. Perfection not required.

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Aug 28, 2008, Photo Pennant Banners

Create a photo pennant banner as the beginning of a birthday tradition. Each year, add another flag with your child's photo! Here are complete instructions and a free pattern to download.

personalized birthday photo banner

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Aug 21, 2008, Prizes Have Been Mailed...

MakeBabyStuff.com turned into shipping central yesterday and everything is out the door. Congrats again to our most recent contest winners, your goodies will arrive shortly!

baby

Our next contest is going to be a great one! We had a whopping 43 people write in (out of over 100 emails total) asking for the same contest theme.

Drumroll please...Homemade Baby Quilts! The contest will be announced officially in a couple weeks, so stay tuned. Thank you to EVERYONE who wrote in with your ideas, they were all fantastic. We might use your idea next time!

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Aug 19, 2008, Baby Fairy Wings Tutorial

Halloween is just around the corner (okay, it is 10 weeks away, but in "mama-baby time" that is around the corner) so here is a baby fairy wings tutorial to use.

making fairy wings

Yep, just $3 (everything from the 99cents store, of course) was the materials cost on this one. Cheap, eh?

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