Spring and Easter Crafts!

Are you ready for Spring? 

Hop over to my Instagram feed to check out my most recent art.

And check out these crafts for some Spring inspiration!

Gingham Picnic Cooler Tutorial for Tailgating

'Tis the perfect season for

picnics, camping and tailgating!

We had a beat-up cooler

that I decided to upcycle,

and what is more picnic-y than

GINGHAM?

Isn't she cute?!!

So today I'm sharing

How to make a Gingham Tailgate Picnic Cooler

otherwise known as the

Gingham Picnic Cooler Upcycle Tutorial.

Let's take this step by step:

A Walk in the Woods: Common Woodland Wildflowers

This Spring has been absolutely Beautiful!

I've been mesmerized by all the little
wildflowers and other
flora and fauna I've seen,
so I thought I'd share a bit of the magic with you.

Celebrating Earth Day: 25 Recycle Craft Projects

 

I'm feeling extra appreciative

this Spring for our

beautiful planet that sustains

us in our every need.

I made this card quite awhile back,
but hadn't shared it yet.

While we're at it, here are

25 fabulous Earth-friendly crafts 

that feature recycling and upcycling

here at I Gotta Create:

Raised Garden Bed with a Roof

Yes, that's right...

a roof for the garden!

We've just started gardening again

in the past couple of years

and I look forward to the season

with these two additional awesome options:

A Raised Bed

A Roof for the Garden!

There are two important reasons for our roof:

to keep the deer from chomping up our crops

and to extend the growing season.

Let me show you what I mean...

How to Make a Scalloped Peppermint Plate

Since my original 

How to Make a Peppermint Platter

of the lovely, red, flat variety was such a hit,

I thought I'd share a new, edible twist with you

that is perfect for spring!

Here's 

How to Make a Scalloped Peppermint Plate

...

Free Printable Gift Tags ~ Soft and Pink

Hello friends!  Today I'm going to share a way for 

you to add a dash of beauty and whimsy

to your gift giving. 

I had so much fun creating these lovely 

free printable gift tags!

All you need to do is click the download link

at the end of this post

and you'll get TWELVE different tag designs.

No… wait! Make that TWO Dozen...

Spring Nest Color Palette & Designer Paper

Oh the many beautiful shades of Spring!

A Spring Nest project (posted here)

inspired this color chip palette. 

Match some paint, fabric or paper to this

palette to freshen up your surroundings

after a long winter.

If you'd like a couple of 

designer digital papers

based on this color palette, I provide a link below.

Easter Lamb Chatterbox Game ~ aka cootie catcher

Some games simply must

be a part of the childhood experience.

Hop scotch,

jacks,

and "cootie catchers"

come to mind.

So here's an Easter rendition of the 

"cootie catcher" game.

The game is also known as a chatterbox,

and that term seems most descriptive

for this version.

The link to download the

Easter Lamb Chatterbox Game Printable

appears after the tutorial instructions below:

20 Spring to Summer DIYs at I Gotta Create!

As we get ready to Spring into the

Summer season,

here's an overview of all the

Superb Original Spring projects 

shared here at 

I Gotta Create!

Just click the following photos or links 
for full details on my 20+ original ideas
plus another 60 shared here at I Gotta Create!

DIY Jump Rope Butterfly

Nothing evokes childhood innocence like

jump ropes and butterfly wings!

You can make the cutest little

DIY Jump Rope Butterflies

for a mere $2 
with supplies from the dollar store.

A Jump Rope Butterfly

can be used for

party decor and favors,

as well as a

gift package embellishment

that is a gift in itself!

Here's how to make

A Jump Rope Butterfly:

Cat in a Tiny TP Roll Bunny Crown ?

Happy Easter!

I couldn't resist.

{wink}

or, if you celebrate a different holiday,
we can all celebrate Spring!

Doesn't she look enthusiastic?

hee-hee-he!

If you make digital scrapbooks,

send digital photos or postcards, 

or if you're a blogger,

you'll love playing with my free

digital download of Washi Tape.

*Get it here.*

pictured:

Heather in a TP Roll Bunny Crown

with Virtual Washi Tape embellishments

Virtual Washi Tape Free Digital Download

I have a confession:

I haven't used Washi Tape yet.

I have so many craft supplies,

so I'm trying to behave and use what I have.

But that Washi Tape looks irresistible.

And Spring has me thinking of

gingham and polka dots.

So I made

Virtual Washi Tape

as a free digital download

to use on your blog, your digital photo

and scrapbooking albums,

and so much more...

TP Roll Funny Bunnies

Got T.P.?

Got kids? {ie: your own, nieces & nephews, or the grand-baby-variety}

Make some Funny Bunnies!
Well, at least they make me laugh.

They're simple, cute

and an inexpensive entertaining project for

Spring or Easter.

You get two bunnies out of every cardboard tube.

Here's how you make
TP Roll Funny Bunnies: 

Pinwheel Wizard to the Rescue!

You want to throw the

perfect party.

You're creative, you have great ideas, 

but like everyone else, you have 

only so much time in the day.

Don't fall into the trap of thinking

you have to do it all yourself.

There are some amazing women out there running 

Women-Owned Businesses

who can help at very economical prices. 

A great example is 

20 Adorable Easter Bunny Projects

Who can resist a cute little bunny?

Me, neither! Those darling little tails,
soft little shape, perky little ears...

  Hare here are 

20 Adorable Bunny Ideas

to inspire you for Easter and Spring....

Egg Bunnies with Ribbon Ears

Got some old plastic eggs laying around?

Turn them into these sweet little

ribbon-ear egg bunnies!

You may have seen my

chenille-ear version...

Tutorial: Bunny Ears Headband with PomPom Tail

Here's an adorable way

to dress up for Spring Parties 

and Easter fun...

Bunny ears headband 

with a cute little pom-pom tail.

Whether you're an adult or a wee one,

these sweet little headbands

are charming on everyone!

And they're super easy to whip up!

Here's how to make...

25 Fresh St. Paddy's Day Ideas

St. Paddy's Day can be fun:

the food, the beverages,

the silly shenanigans!

Yet sometimes the decor

leaves something to be desired.

These 25 St. Paddy's Day Ideas 

for food, fun, fashion and decor

will inspire you and

get your wheels spinning

in new directions...

The Best of 2012

As the year draws to a close, it's time to take a look at our:

Reader's Choice of the 
20 most wildly popular 
original projects of 2012 here at 
I Gotta Create!

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You can see the Ultimate, hands-down #1 reader's pick for 2012 and all time *here*


1.

A giant surge the day after Christmas results in what is now the number one post for 2012:

Valentine Heart Cone Tree Tutorial

2.
Throughout the year prior to Christmas, here's your number one run-away-favorite post...