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How-To: Embroidered Wardrobe

This embroidered wardrobe project that Diana from Oh, My Bag! shared on Design Sponge is absolutely blowing my mind. I need to start stitching on my own furniture immediately!

How-To: Embroidered Felt Heart Hoop

This cute heart embroidery pattern from Laura of Bugs and Fishes by Lupin is simple enough that you could easily stitch up several for your favorite Valentines this week. I particularly like her demonstration of how you can use parchment paper as a way to get the design "on to" the felt. She also shows how to finish the hoop off on the back so it is neat and tidy and perfect for gift giving.

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How-To: Birds on a Wire Recycled Art

I adore art pieces that are made using creatively recycled materials, and this birds on a wire recycled art tutorial from Katy at Sweet Verbena is so cute! If my husband made me something like this for Valentine's Day, I'd be one happy lady. Just sayin'.

[Via Crafting a Green World]

How-To: Vintage Train Case Charging Station

One of my good friends has a beautiful and fun collection of vintage train cases that she displays in the bookshelves in her living room. Their colors and cool vintage design makes them the perfect eye candy, and their roomy interiors make them practical for storing things like DVDs and video games. Here's one more way to take advantage of the practical ways a vintage train case could be used. Sara and Stacy of SugarSCOUT share their tutorial for transforming a vintage train case in to a handy charging station for your electronics over on Design*Sponge. There is some permanent modification involved, so if you can't stand the thought of drilling in to a vintage piece, you may want to avert your eyes. [via @modernjune]

Printable Valentine Fortune Teller

Here's a quick, fun paper craft that Pilgrim from Draw! Pilgrim shared on Skip to My Lou. Indulge in a little Valentine's Day silliness this afternoon and make a fun valentine "cootie catcher" of your own. Follow the link to download a free copy of the printable pattern, then let the hilarity ensue!

Giant Paint Chip Valentine

We've posted loads of projects made with paint chips over the years, but here's a fun paint chip project that actually doesn't even use any of the colorful strips. Andrea of HandMAKEmyDay made this giant paint chip Valentine along with her husband, Cliff. Their time lapse video of how it came together is really fun, too!

Breaking Bad Paper Dolls

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Artist Kyle Hilton created these Breaking Bad paper dolls, Yo.

Ohio Besties Coffee Cup Sleeves

You and your bestie might be too old for a best friend's necklace, so luckily Amy of Made By Amy D has thought of a solution - Ohio bestie coffee sleeves! I wonder what the Michigan version would be...

How-To: Cross-Stitch Valentine

I love stitching on paper, so this Valentine project from Danyelle of dandee really strike my fancy. I love that she's provided a PDF that you can print and stitch directly on to. It makes the project quick and easy with just the perfect touch of low-effort stitching for high-impact results. Here's a tip for pre-poking your stitching holes in the paper: place a piece of craft foam under the paper and then use a thumbtack or your needle to poke the holes. This makes it much easier to stitch and will keep the paper from buckling as you stitch.

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Love, the Underdog Way
Portland, OR
Feb. 12

Hip Happening
Portland, OR
Feb. 11

Retro Indie Market
Boynton Beach, FL
Feb. 11

In Love with the Arts - Valentine's Artisan Fair
Montreal, Canada
Feb. 11-12

Call for Vendors:
Local Luck
Portland, OR
Mar. 11
Fee: $40
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Moon Block Party Desert Daze Festival
Palm Springs, CA
Apr. 12-22
Fee: $60-$300
Deadline to apply: Mar. 1

Funky Finds Spring Fling
Longview, TX
Apr. 21-22
Fee: $150-$170
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CampKIP
New Haven, MO
Apr. 21-24
Fee: $100-$150
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Bloomington Handmade Market
Bloomington, IN
Apr. 7
Fee: $75
Deadline to apply: Feb. 25

Crafty Supermarket
Cincinnati, OH
May 5
Fee: $75
Deadline to apply: Feb. 29

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Project: Crochet Heart Scarf

By Alice Merlino

This romantic little scarf is the perfect accessory to tuck around your neck and keep the chill off while you wait for spring to arrive. Made with cuddly soft cotton-blend yarn, it's comfortable enough to wear all day. And if you are not one for squish sentimentality, you'll be happy to know they make this yarn in black, too. Either way, the lacy holes and motif-as-you-go construction makes this a project you can crochet in an afternoon.

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How-To: Thread Spool Holder

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Chiiiiing at Interglactic! Galactic! Glactic! used to have the same thread organizing system as I do: a basket full of toppled-over spools, many of which are buried and obscured at the bottom of the heap. And then she came up with this simple spool holder that requires only 4 ingredients: a wooden chopping block, dowels, strong glue, and spray paint. Now she can actually see what colors of thread she has. Nice!

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