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Beginners | Christmas Crafts | Crochet Animals & Amigurumi Patterns | For Baby | For Her | For Him | For Kid | Stuffed Animals | Toys | Winter Crafts | Yarn

Crochet Polar Bear Amigurumi Pattern
ByJoanne Loh December 16, 2013October 24, 2024

Snuggle up to winter with this cute Bubblegum Crochet Polar Bear Amigurumi. Crochet pattern and tutorial contributed by the utterly talented amigurumi designer, Lee Mei Li of AmiguruMEI. If you love the purple sleepy owl, Mr. Murasaki, you will love this Amigurumi Polar Bear as well. Snow arrives early this year, some parts of the...

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Beginners | Christmas Crafts | For Baby | For Her | For Him | For Kid | Kid Crafts | Paper

How To DIY Christmas Gift Wrap With Plain Gift Wrapper
ByJoanne Loh December 14, 2013October 23, 2024

Christmas is just around the corner and here is the idea of how to make your own Christmas Gift Wrap. Personalized gifts are thoughtful gifts and enhance the relationship with the recipients. While I was wrapping the Christmas gifts, Santa came to me and he whispered to me to wrap his belt on the presents......

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Beginners | Christmas Crafts | Edible Crafts | For Kid | Recipes | Snacks

Gingerbread Man Cookies
ByJoanne Loh December 12, 2013November 25, 2023

These classic Christmas cookies coated with royal icing in accordance to the festive season is an amazing addition to your holiday season. With ginger, cinnamon, cloves, white pepper and molasses -- this gingerbread man cookies recipe is sugar and spice and everything nice! As Christmas time comes yet again, it is yet another baking season...

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Beginners | Christmas Crafts | Clay | Resin | Drawing & Painting Crafts | Home Decor | Kid Crafts | Molding | Sculpturing Crafts

Easy Salt Dough Ornaments
ByJoanne Loh December 6, 2013November 21, 2024

It’s December, and Christmas is just 19 days away—so exciting! The closer it gets, the more the holiday magic fills the air. There’s so much to do, and time is flying, but I’m loving every moment. My kids joined me to make these fun and easy salt dough ornaments, and their joy made it all...

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Beginners | Christmas Crafts | Home Decor | Other Crafts | Upcycling | Recycling Crafts | Wood

Make A Twiggy Christmas Tree
ByJoanne Loh November 29, 2013October 31, 2024

It is the end of November, hope you have had a wonderful Thanksgiving with friends and families. The end of November is also the time to countdown to Christmas (hurray!!!). Have you started your Christmas crafting? Or, you have already finished all and enjoy the moment of waiting for the day to come. Whatever it...

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Beginners | Christmas Crafts | Crochet Patterns | Home Decor | Winter Crafts | Yarn

Snowflakes Coasters Crochet Pattern
ByJoanne Loh November 22, 2013October 24, 2024

Let's keep the momentum of holiday crafting going!!! Here is another Christmas crochet project for table setting, a set of Snowflakes Coasters, perfect for the upcoming festive celebration. You may have already seen the "sneak preview" of them in the Poinsettia Napkin Ring, here is the pattern and tutorial to make yours today! If you...

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Beginners | Christmas Crafts | Crochet Patterns | Home Decor | Winter Crafts | Yarn

Poinsettia Napkin Ring Crochet Pattern
ByJoanne Loh November 15, 2013October 24, 2024

This year, I would like to kick off the Christmas craft with these beautiful and elegant Poinsettia Christmas Napkin Rings. Red is always the right choice to represent Christmas. Thus, making red Christmas napkin rings with the crochet poinsettia pattern will surely bring the holiday atmosphere into your house. Your guests will be so pleased...

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Home Decor

6 Amazing Tips For A Cheeky Bedroom
ByJoanne Loh November 10, 2013October 26, 2024

Today, we have a special guest tutor, Jessica Christian of 4 Interior Design. Jessica Christian is going to show us how to create a cheeky bedroom with her 6 amazing tips. After reading it, I have more great ideas to further decorate my bedroom which I think is a little too plain for me. If...

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Accessories | Personal Items | Beginners | For Kid | Kid Crafts | Paper | Wearables | Costumes

DIY Minion Hat
ByJoanne Loh November 3, 2013October 24, 2024

Make the kids happy, and make them a cute Minion Hat with this quick and easy DIY craft tutorial. We even make your life easier by providing free templates for immediate download. What's more, we even include the template for the felt Minion goggles as a bonus. Wait no more, scroll down to read the...

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Beginners | Desserts | Edible Crafts | For Kid | Recipes | Snacks

Chocolate-Coated Ice Cream Cake
ByJoanne Loh October 30, 2013November 23, 2022

On the very last day of welcoming Halloween, I made a last-minute Halloween treat - Chocolate-Coated Ice Cream Cake out of the Wilton Pumpkin Face Silicone Mold I used on baking the pumpkin cheesecake, this time I used it to mold ice cream cake with a coat of chocolate. This is another successful edible craft...

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Beginners | Fabric | Halloween Crafts | Home Decor | Sewing Patterns

DIY Halloween Coasters
ByJoanne Loh October 28, 2013October 22, 2024

During each October, my home always fills with orange and black color decoration. This year, besides the Bat Flying Wall Decor, I have made a set of Halloween coasters to add to my collections; a set of pumpkin, spider, and bat felt coasters. These felt coasters are easy to make and can be done within...

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Beginners | Halloween Crafts | Home Decor | Kid Crafts | Paper

Halloween Wall Decor - Bats Flying
ByJoanne Loh October 15, 2013October 23, 2024

Bats flying wall decor is a quick and easy paper craft to make, it transforms your wall and perhaps your home instantly for a spooky Halloween ambiance. How quick is it? It takes about 1 hour with most of the time spends on cutting out the bats. How easy is it? All you need to...

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Beginners | Fall Crafts | Halloween Crafts | Home Decor | Other Crafts

Pumpkin Carving With Simple Cutlery
ByJoanne Loh October 13, 2013October 23, 2024

Thank you for writing in to ask the question about how to carve the pumpkin I showed in the Cinnamon Pumpkin Mantou recipe recently. I hope that my pumpkin carving experience, which uses simple daily cutlery to do it, will be able to help you carve your first pumpkin, too. As I strolled through the...

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Beginners | Crochet Animals & Amigurumi Patterns | Fall Crafts | For Baby | For Her | For Him | For Kid | Stuffed Animals | Toys | Yarn

Owl Amigurumi - Mr Murasaki
ByJoanne Loh October 9, 2013October 24, 2024

Get the free amigurumi crochet pattern to make this cute 3" tall amigurumi owl stuffed animal.
Mr. Murasaki is an introvert through and through. He finds it exhausting to be around people. His favorite pastime includes napping in the hollows of newly-discovered trees – just to “test them out”, he says.

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Beginners | Drawing & Painting Crafts | Home Decor | Paint

Stenciled DIY Felt Coasters
ByJoanne Loh October 5, 2013October 25, 2024

Discover the joy of making your own coasters with this step-by-step DIY tutorial. In just a few simple steps, you'll learn how to create stunning stenciled felt coasters that are not only beautiful but also practical. These coasters are perfect for adding a touch of elegance to your home decor and make great gifts for...

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Home Decor

Girl’s Bedroom Decorations
ByJoanne Loh September 26, 2013October 25, 2024

As promised in my New Home design article, here are some Girl's Room Ideas inspired by my daughter's bedroom. The big tree wall decal with shelves, the flying butterflies on the wall, the picture frames above the bed's headboard and the empty space that connects her bed to the study table, and so on are...

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Beginners | Fabric | For Baby | Home Decor | Stuffed Animal Sewing Patterns | Stuffed Animals | Toys

Owl Baby Mobile - Free Sewing Pattern
ByJoanne Loh September 11, 2013October 22, 2024

The owl is about 3.5" tall and the tree is 5". They are all hand sewn from felt, however, sewing with a sewing machine is achievable too. The bodies of the owls are embellished with simple embroidery or sewing with ric-rac and lace trim.

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Accessories | Personal Items | Crochet Bags & Purses | For Her | Intermediate | Purses & Bags | Yarn

Crocodile Stitch Crochet Drawstring Purse Pattern
ByJoanne Loh August 20, 2013October 25, 2024

Have you ever heard of the crocodile stitch crochet pattern? It's super popular and creates a cool scale-like design. I recently tried it out and made a cute drawstring purse. It's perfect for a fun weekend out or for enjoying a lovely tea time with friends. Let's learn how to crochet it and make a...

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Accessories | Personal Items | Beginners | Fabric | Sewing Patterns

Face Mask Sewing Pattern - 4 Sizes
ByJoanne Loh August 5, 2013October 22, 2024

The most popular covid face mask patterns to sew at home. The 4-sizes face mask patterns has an option to sew with pocket for filter & nose wire.

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Accessories | Personal Items | Beginners | Crochet Patterns | For Her | Yarn

Crochet Ruffled Flower Pattern
ByJoanne Loh July 29, 2013October 24, 2024

If you have some stashed yarns piling up in your craft room, you may want to make this crochet ruffled flower as a little gift to giveaway. Head down to the free crochet flower pattern section for the written pattern. This is a quick and easy project that you can finish within an hour. You...

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Blog | Home Decor

Home Design And Tips
ByJoanne Loh July 19, 2013October 26, 2024

At long last, I have gathered some nice photos of my new home design and tips to update here. Shooting for home design is not as easy as I anticipated and it is totally different from photography for the craft. After many attempts at shooting and google-ing on the techniques from the internet (found a...

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Beginners | Drawing & Painting Crafts | For Kid | Form | Core | Paper | Wood

DIY Dice Game
ByJoanne Loh July 12, 2013October 25, 2024

Today, I have a special guest tutor, Paper and the Pea, to show us how to DIY your own DICE GAME. The tutorial comes with the Doll printable that you can print out with a laser printer. PaperAndThePea is a sister duo who love to create and make graphic and printable. Their blog has tons...

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Beginners | Home Decor | Knitting Patterns | Yarn

Floor Mat Knitting Pattern
ByJoanne Loh June 11, 2013October 24, 2024

It has been more than a week since I officially moved into my new home... YAY.... finally!!! I knitted this simple garter stitch floor mat/rug with braided cotton clothesline rope some times ago in preparation for the new house, I am glad that I can put it on the floor of my entrance at last....

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Beginners | Crochet Animals & Amigurumi Patterns | For Baby | For Her | For Him | For Kid | Stuffed Animals | Toys | Yarn

Piggy Amigurumi Crochet Pattern
ByJoanne Loh May 31, 2013October 24, 2024

Hello there, fellow crocheters! We've got a treat for you, and it's not just any old treat. Imagine the cuteness of a piggy amigurumi combined with the delectability of a Chinese steamed bun - that's what we've got for you today. Prepare your hook and yarn because we have a lovely little piggy amigurumi that looks...

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Accessories | Personal Items | Advanced | Fabric | Home Decor | Quilting Patterns

Secret Garden Quilt Pattern
ByJoanne Loh May 17, 2013October 22, 2024

Make this Secret Garden Quilt as a gift for someone who holds a special place in your heart.They will keep it as a cherished keepsake forever. Perhaps it could become an heirloom that is passed down to subsequent generations. I am overjoyed to have completed the Secret Garden Quilt pattern and tutorial. Thank you to...

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Beginners | Form | Core | Home Decor | Other Crafts | Wood

Candlestick Tower Stand
ByJoanne Loh February 23, 2013October 25, 2024

Looking for an easy DIY craft to build a home decor? Let's learn how to make an elegant yet quick and easy DIY candle holder. They are made by using a knob-making base and knobs that only cost you anywhere from $3 to $6 for each item. I received a box of the knob-making base,...

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Beginners | Home Decor | Kid Crafts | Paper | Valentine's Day Crafts

Valentines Paper Hearts Display
ByJoanne Loh February 8, 2013October 23, 2024

Hello, creative spirits and love enthusiasts! It's time to dive into a world of colors and patterns as we invite you to create a Valentines Paper Hearts art display using the delightful washi tapes. I have some awesome washi tapes and tags from Downtown Tape lying on my desk, so I made a scrapbook project...

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Advanced | Christmas Crafts | Fabric | Home Decor | Quilting Patterns

Quilted Snowman Pillow Cover
ByJoanne Loh December 21, 2012November 26, 2024

You can easily craft a cozy, cheerful snowman pillow cover to brighten up your holiday décor! Using a store-bought Christmas quilt panel and the trapunto quilting technique, we’ll create a puffy, textured snowman pillow that’s both eye-catching and irresistibly snuggly. Ready to jump in and start this festive adventure? Let’s go! The Perfect Snowman Pillow...

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Beginners | Christmas Crafts | Home Decor | Kid Crafts

DIY Pom Pom Christmas Tree
ByJoanne Loh December 16, 2012November 26, 2024

Besides the easy Styrofoam Christmas Tree Ornaments, I posted a few days ago, I have got another quick and easy DIY Christmas tree that kids can do as well: Pom-Pom Christmas Tree. Too easy for you? Want an advance you may try the Kanzashi Christmas tree I have made a few years back. This Pom-Pom...

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DIY Christmas Tree Ornaments
ByJoanne Loh December 13, 2012November 21, 2024

Christmas is just around the corner, so let's make some easy Christmas crafts for the kids. Today, we have a DIY tutorial on how to make a quick Styrofoam Christmas Tree Ornament. Decorate your home with these Christmas tree ornaments tree to spur up the festive atmosphere during this holy season. When the year is...

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Accessories | Personal Items | Beginners | Christmas Crafts | Fabric | Quilting Patterns

Quilted Patchwork Oven Mitt
ByJoanne Loh December 7, 2012October 22, 2024

Ho ho ho, it is December, and here is the Christmas quilted oven mitt I sewed by using the basic 9 patch quilt block in my previous tutorial. Doesn't it fill with the scent of Christmas? I smell cinnamon, berries, clove, peppermint, buttery cookies, fruit cakes, gingerbread, and roasted turkey..... yum yum!!! Can you smell...

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Beginners | Christmas Crafts | Fabric | Home Decor | Sewing Patterns

Coasters & Placemats Holder
ByJoanne Loh November 22, 2012October 22, 2024

Have a problem organizing and tidying up the placemats and coasters? Why not sew a placemat holder to store them. A plus point is that this placemat holder acts as a piece of home decor in your dining room. After brainstorming a few placemat holder ideas, I decided to sew an awning roof design to...

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Beginners | Christmas Crafts | Fabric | Home Decor | Sewing Patterns

Sew Christmas Placemats & Coasters
ByJoanne Loh November 7, 2012October 22, 2024

Hi, I am back with my latest sewing pattern and tutorial: Placemats and Coasters Set for the upcoming Christmas!!!! The placemat comes with cutlery holders at both sides so you can slot in your fork spoon and knife into the holder, while the coaster has a hanging loop at the corner. Thanks to modes4u, the...

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Beginners | Fabric | For Kid | Halloween Crafts | Wearables | Costumes

Ladybug Tutu Halloween Costume
ByJoanne Loh October 24, 2012October 22, 2024

Due to my new home's renovation in progress, this year I don't have time to make any Halloween costume for my kids. I am glad to discover Anshu of Blooms And Bugs' Ladybug Tutu Halloween Costume. You will need to prepare the following to sew one for your lovely kid. If you are running out...

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Beginners | Fabric | Halloween Crafts | Other Crafts | Wearables | Costumes

DIY Head Holding Halloween Costume
ByJoanne Loh October 10, 2012October 25, 2024

Oh my goodness, this is a really spooky and fun DIY Halloween costume idea I have ever seen. I know I have to feature it here and share it with you all immediately after I saw it. To make it even scarier, apply some bloody make-up to the face... You may adapt this method and...

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Accessories | Personal Items | Fabric | For Baby | Intermediate | Quilting Patterns

Easy Baby Quilt
ByJoanne Loh October 8, 2012October 22, 2024

If you have been a fan of Craft Passion's Facebook page, perhaps you already know that I just bought a Bernina quilting sewing machine. This easy baby quilt blanket using the trapunto technique is the first project I did with this superb machine I have ever owned. Prior to deciding on Bernina, I had been...

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Beginners | Drawing & Painting Crafts | Fabric | Halloween Crafts | Home Decor | Paint | Sewing Patterns

DIY Halloween Pillow
ByJoanne Loh September 30, 2012October 25, 2024

Let's create Halloween crafts together! Follow this pattern and tutorial to make your own Halloween pillow with a spooky "Boo" effect. Use the bleaching and painting method through a stencil made of freezer paper. October is the month packed with the fun of disguise and dress-up to become the iconic character. Be it for trick-or-treating...

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No Sew Tea Towel Pillow Cover
ByJoanne Loh September 22, 2012October 22, 2024

Learn how to make this easy no sew pillow cover using 20" x 28" tea towels. This is a simple pillow cover you can make without using a sewing machine. We use a piece of tea towel for our small rectangle pillow, you can use a larger towel to make a bigger pillow. I was...

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Floral Picnic Basket
ByJoanne Loh September 14, 2012October 24, 2024

A simple hemp basket can be refashioned into a beautiful picnic basket with the help of this tutorial. You can embellish it by crocheting some flowers and leaves, attaching a strap, and adding a button. Fall is romantic, with this "mood swing", I refashioned my hemp basket to become a lovely Fall Floral Picnic Basket...

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Accessories | Personal Items | Clay | Resin | For Her | Intermediate | Molding | Sculpturing Crafts | Valentine's Day Crafts

Polymer Clay Heart Cookie Charm
ByJoanne Loh September 7, 2012October 23, 2024

I always get astonished by talented polymer clay artists of their skill on making miniature food charms or decorations. I adore them so much since it is not my expertise to get it done so perfectly and look so real. After reading this guest tutorial on Polymer Clay Heart-Cookie Charm, I think I can do...

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Accessories | Personal Items | Advanced | Bag & Purse Sewing Patterns | Fabric | Purses & Bags

Zipper Pencil Case Sewing Pattern
ByJoanne Loh August 27, 2012October 22, 2024

The summer holiday is officially over, and we’re back to yet another round of the school year! Craft Passion is here to help you prepare one of the essential back-to-school supplies for your child, a zipper pencil case. Instead of purchasing a common one from the store, why not personalize it yourself? Nothing speaks more...

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Accessories | Personal Items | Bag & Purse Sewing Patterns | Fabric | Intermediate | Purses & Bags

Strawberry Grocery Bag Sewing Pattern
ByJoanne Loh August 10, 2012October 25, 2024

How cute is this reusable grocery bag that has a strawberry-shaped self-storage bag? It looks like an ordinary grocery bag when in use, folded into a strawberry bag holder that's "hiding" at the bottom corner of the grocery bag. Like this brilliant idea? Here is the free grocery bag sewing pattern for you to sew....

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