It might be too late for St. patrick's Day crafts this year, but make sure you bookmark them so you can find them easily next year!

• Alligator Clip-On Craft - Follow these directions and you can make an alligator craft using a clothespin.

• Wrapped Coffee Cans - Jackie from South Africa shares these directions so you can make lovely wrapped coffee cans.

• Leprechaun Footprints - Tara explains how to have some fun with your kids this St. Patrick's Day.

• Clay Pot Toothbrush and Soap Holders - This simple craft can be decorated to match your bathroom. For a little more variety, you can decorate these using rub-on decals.

• Glittering Shamrock Pin or Magnet - After you assemble your glittering shamrock, you can add a pin back to wear it or glue a magnet on the back and stick it to the refrigerator or a locker.

• CD Daisy Puppet Craft - Learn how to make a flower using an old cd, a paper plate, a sock, and a few other supplies.

• Light Bulb Hen Craft - Find out how to create a mother hen craft using a light bulb and a few other supplies.

Enjoy, and remember, if you complete any of these crafts, take a few moments to send me a picture and it can be featured here too!

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Check out this week's projects! Explore some silk screen projects, read about some spring cleaning, learn how to paint coloring book art onto walls, and much more:

• Cathie Filian - Check out Cathie's silk screen projects for Better Homes and Gardens. She has something for everyone.

• Craftside-A behind-the-scenes peek at a crafty world - This week at Craftside there is a fun Steampunk style socket set bracelet, how to repurpose a canvas tote with applique and make faux patches, a peek into some cool art from the book Digital Illustration, a hot water bottle gets Re-Bound and a how to and tips on vampire drawing.

• Crafty Princess Diaries - The Crafty Princess has done some house cleaning, at least she's been cleaning up her blog that is.

• Farm Girl Roots, City Girl Style - Looking for an easy way to paint coloring-book art on the walls in a kid's room? Linda walks you through how she did it.

• Margot Potter The Impatient Crafter - Where do you find inspiration? Madge wants to know! Share her process from inspiration to design in this inspired post!

• Mixed Media Artist - See how you can achieve the look of a hand-tinted print with Photoshop!

• Stefanie Girard's Sweater Surgery - How to make recycled plastic bunny ears inspired by the techniques in the book Upcycled Accessories.

• The Artful Crafter - Have you seen Xyron's Creatopia? Prepare to be amazed by the baby booties going through a Creatopia in the video!

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When I saw this book, I just knew I had to check it out! Fabric is one of my favorite mediums when it comes to crafting. I love sewing and quilting, but I know many of you do not have the time, equipment, or patience to sew toys let alone let the kids participate. If you want to make great fabric crafts and gifts for and with your kidsm without worrying about needing a sewing machine or a needle and thread, check out this fun book.
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Why not welcome Spring with a variety of Spring related crafts and activities! Here are some crafts for outdoors and also some crafts you can make to help you pass the time until you can get outside. You can also find great crafts and activities to help you celebrate many spring holidays.
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