Garden Signs Free E-Pattern By Sue Allemand of Palette Primitives

Looking for a great hostess gift?  If you are then check out the Garden Sign woodcraft e-pattern that Sue Allemand has on her Free Paintin' Patterns blog.  They make adorable hanging signs.  Enjoy!

Please Note: Unfortunately Sue's free e-pattern is no longer available.

GARDEN SIGNS

Copyright © 2010 - All Rights Reserved - Sue Allemand of Palette Primitives.

Here's what Sue had to say about her pattern:  Here's a "double" FREE one for ya! hehe Two cute garden signs for you to paint! Add them to a wreath, hang them on your door, or make as a gift! Great beginner painting project! Complete instructions for both paintings!

Please respect Sue's TERMS OF USE: All designs are copyright protected by Sue Allemand. You are given the right to make the finished products for personal use or profit (selling on the internet is fine), however, no mass producing, copying, sharing or distributing of the pattern or design is allowed. Please give credit to the me whenever possible. Thank you!

Copyright © 1999-2012- All Rights Reserved - Sue Allemand of Palette Primitives. Sue is a professional artist and designer.

Please visit Sue's Palette Primitives website at http://paletteprimitives.com, her Palette Primitives "Get Your Prim On" blog at http://www.paletteprimitives.blogspot.com, her Free Paintin' Patterns blog at http://freepaintinpatterns.blogspot.com and her Free Stitchin' Patterns blog at http://freestitchinpatterns.blogspot.com.

Handmade With Love - Gift Ideas For The Holidays - Ideas #71, #72, #73, #74 and #75

If you support handmade and love to give gifts from the heart then you're going to love our "Handmade With Love - Gift Ideas For The Holidays" series of posts.

The handmade ideas are taken from all the wonderful free Christmas articles, e-patterns, tutorials, graphics, stitcheries, craft projects and more that The Best Free Craft Articles blog contributors have to offer.

Here's ideas #71, #72, #73, #74 and #75:

Idea #71 - How about a beautiful pine cone wreath for all the gardeners and nature lovers on your gift giving list.


Pinecone Wreath
Copyright © 2010 - All Rights Reserved - Written By Linda Walsh of Linda Walsh Originals.

Idea #72 - Dish washer hanging signs make a great gift for the kitchen.



Dishwasher Hanger Signs
Copyright ©2008 - All Rights Reserved - Written By Serena Smith. Serena is the owner of Embroidery Treasures http://www.embtreasures.com/

Idea #73 - How about some adorable magnets?

Tutorial: Scraps + Magnet = Fun?!

Copyright © 2009 - All Rights Reserved - Written by Ayumi of Pink Penguin blog.

Idea #74 - Make-up bags are a great gift for teenage girls.

Make-Up Bag TutorialCopyright © 2007 - All Rights Reserved - May Britt of Abyquilt blog.

Idea #75 - How about a customized letter opener?

A trash to treasure customized letter opener

Copyright © 2009 - All Rights Reserved - Molly of A Bit O' Shine Blog.

Please respect each artist or crafters Terms Of Use for their free article.

I hope you are inspired to create handmade gifts of your own for the holidays.

Stay tuned for Ideas  #76, #77, #78, #79 and #80.

Painted Wood Plaques Free Tutorial by Ashley Hacksaw of Lil Blue Boo

Looking for a cute idea for a baby shower?  If you are then you'll be pleased to know that Ashley Hacksaw of  Lil Blue Boo as a wonderful tutorial on her Lil Blue Boo blog showing you how to make painted wood plaques.  Have fun at the baby shower.

Painted Wood Plaques - A Tutorial

Copyright © 2010 - All Rights Reserved - Written By Ashley Hacksaw of Lil Blue Boo.

Here's what Ashley had to say about her tutorial:   My sister-in-law's baby sprinkle was this weekend and I made her two painted plaques for her nursery, a LBB dress, and put everything in this great little bucket as my gift:

Please respect Ashley's TERMS OF USE: My tutorials and patterns are for personal use only.  Commercial use of any kind is prohibited without the written authorization of Ashley Hacksaw.

Copyright © 2010 - All Rights Reserved - Ashley Hacksaw of Lil Blue Boo.   Ashley is a children's clothing designer, pattern designer, portrait & murals artist, and crafter.

Please visit  her Lil Blue Boo blog @ http://www.lilblueboo.blogspot.com/, her Clothing By Lil Blue Boo Etsy Shoppe at http://www.etsy.com/shop/lilblueboo, and her Lil Blue Boo Big Cartel shop at http://www.lilblueboo.bigcartel.com/.