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Valentine's Day Crafts - Gifts and Decorations

Candy Cane Hearts - Use up leftover mini candy canes in this fun craft

XOXO Jar - Environmentally savvy crafting, using a recycled jar and craft supplies that you probably already have around the house.

Sweet Heart Crochet Pattern - So cute! Crochet a few for a garland.

Crochet Box of Chocolates - Hee hee! Couldn't resist this one!

Beaded Heart Candleholder - Fun, no pattern needed design

Painted Valentine Hanging Plaque - Pretty enough to display year-round

Mittens, Mittens, Mittens!

Have a wool sweater that is too worn or outgrown to wear again? Turn it into Mittens, Cut and Sewn from Shrunken Sweaters. It is an easy project to machine or hand sew. Added to Sewing Projects and Recycled Crafts

Walk in the snow with your sweetie and keep warm holding hands with the Lovers' Mitten Added to Knitting Projects

These Crochet Mittens are designed for a women's size small, though you can modify them. They're crocheted in parts and then crocheted together. Great way to use up leftover yarn. Added to Crochet Projects

Ultra-practical, though a bit challenging, Broad Street Mittens, turn into "hobo" gloves when you need to get keys out of your purse, put on chapstick, etc, etc. Added to Knitting Projects

Protect your fingers from hot drinks and keep them extra warm, too when you knit a Coffee Sweater Added to Knitting Projects

Rather stay inside and get some crafts done? Me, too! Cross-stitch these Gingerbread Man Mittens for a sweet gift. I think this chart would also work up nicely in plastic canvas for a Christmas tree ornament or package decoration. Added to Needlecrafts Projects

While you're keeping the homefires burning, enjoy this cute video of Martha Stewart making Monster Mittens with a chatty first-grader who steals the show.
Close the video to view the directions and pattern. Added to Sewing Projects

If your kids always lose their mittens, perhaps they'll hang on to them if you turn them into puppets with these animal and people puppet knitted additions. Added to Knitting Projects

Most little girls will love these Bunny Hat and Paw Mittens. Too precious! Also great for a cold weather Halloween costume. Added to Sewing and Halloween Projects

The inevitable lost mitten can be turned into cute puppets using felt and fabric glue. Added to Kids Crafts and Recycled Crafts

Finally, when it's just too cold to go outside, keep them busy with mitten-themed activities. Added to Kids Crafts Categories: Halloween Crafts, Kids Crafts, Knitting and Crochet, Needlework, Recycled Crafts, Sewing
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Paint Chip Garland

Recycle paint chips from the hardware store into a festive and contemporary Paint Chip Garland. I think I'd like to add a cute rubber-stamped design on mine. This could work great in other color schemes for other holidays, too. Added to Christmas Crafts and Recycled Crafts.

Recycled Devil Horn Headband

Step by step directions to recycle an old sweater and headband into a Devil Horn Headband. Added to Halloween Crafts and Recycled Crafts

Recycled CD Clock Wraps

Don't throw out your old cds - turn them into nifty clocks with printable Recycled CD Clock Wraps. Added to Recycled Crafts and Computer Crafts

Hummingbird Feeder Plans and Hummingbird Food Recipe

Attract hummingbirds to your backyard when you make your own hummingbird feeder and hummingbird food using our recipe. It's simple and fun! Added to Recycled Crafts and Nature Crafts

How to Make a Book Purse

Recycled Cowboy Boot Purse

Crayon Nibbles

Break out an old mini-muffin pan to make these easy-to-hold Crayon Nibbles. Added to Kids Crafts and Recycled Crafts

Altered Pop-Tab Can

Fun, fun, fun! No one will know how you put a gift inside a cute little can unless they see this great tutorial. Added to Recycled Crafts

Toddler Recycled Crafts

Have fun creating wacky Juice Box Buddies with your little ones. Create a great take-along toy - a CD Case WipeBoard. Added to Earth Day Crafts and Kids Crafts

Bird Binoculars

Enjoy the spring weather and show the kids how to find songbirds with these cute Bird Binoculars. Added to Nature Crafts, Kids Crafts, and Recycled Crafts.

Earth Day Crafts and Recycled Crafts

New free crafts section here at AllCrafts.net - Earth Day Crafts and Recycled Crafts. We've found dozens of cool ways to celebrate Earth Day and create hip Recycled Crafts. Enjoy!