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Designer Emma Jeffrey has been on a mission to sew one new piece of clothing each month. For May she made a sweatshirt with a cowl neck. Follow her instructions to make your own.

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Meadow gardens are beautiful but they often require more work than you'd expect. Garden writer Dee Nash shares some ideas on what to plant and how to maintain a meadow garden. Do you have a meadow garden? What is your favorite meadow plant?

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Fun idea from designer Laurie Cinotto for a Father's Day event - fishing themed. Laurie's created centerpieces, banners, gift wrap, and a card.

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Planning on giving money to a graduate this year? Why not step it up a notch and create this fun money tree from designer Tania Willis.

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The longer plants grow in pots at the garden center, the longer their roots grow and eventually become "root-bound". Writer Robin Haglund explains why we need to break up the roots and how to do it.

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Planting a tree is a wonderful way to preserve the memory of a loved one. Garden writer Dee Nash walks us through how to pick the right tree for the location and planting tips to make sure your tree has a good start for a strong healthy existence.

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Have a graduation party coming up? What better way to preserve memories than creating an autograph book that allows everyone to leave a message for the graduate. Designer Tania Willis starts with a standard journal and uses some of her favorite Fiskars craft tools to make a fun, personal book for everyone to sign.

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An easy way to change the look of a room is by creating slip covers for your furniture. Slip covers allow you to change color and style while keeping your existing furniture. Designer Emma Jeffrey shows us how to make basic chair covers - from measuring your chairs to constructing the covers. Try them yourself for a new look to your room and a special look for an upcoming party.

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Another Father's Day card idea - this one from designer Emma Jeffrey. Create your own photo booth with props at home and let the kids show there creative side.

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Here's one tie Dad is sure to love on Father's Day. Make one of these adorable cards from designer Tania Willis and you're sure to make his day.

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Are you a fan of the peony? Learn about the different types of peonies from garden writer Dee Nash, including the current celebrities of the peony world - Itoh peonies.

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Do you want a little privacy in your yard or garden in the summer months when you spend more time outside? Robin Haglund shares some ideas on plants and garden design that will help you use nature as your privacy fence.

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It's May and it's time for the 5th block of the month from designer Smitha Katti. Are you sewing along with her? Check on the simple patchwork block for this month.

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Do you have rhododendrons or azaleas blooming in your yard at this time of the year? Do you know when the best time of the year is to prune them? Let garden writer Robin Haglund share some tips with you to get the most our of these spring bloomers.

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What is xeriscaping? Or espalier? Or parterre? These are all terms used in garden design. Read this article from garden writer Rebecca Sweet to learn more about these odd but important terms. (Hint: xeriscaping is great for those of you in a dryer climate.)

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Looking for ways to upcycle clothing that you don't use anymore? Try these ten ways to upcycle old t-shirts from designer Katrina Simeck.

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Some memories are so precious that we want to do more than just scrapbook them - we want to have them on display to see always. Designer Tania Willis creates this wonderful shadowbox to show off photos from prom. You could use this same project to share any occasion.

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We've shown you a few great Mother's Day gift ideas this month. How about throwing a party for Mom? This tea cup themed party by designer Lisa Storm would make her day - it's a complete theme from decor to party favors.

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Growing a salsa garden is more than just tomatoes, peppers, and onions. Add corn, tomatillos, and even a peach tree to make make garden fresh salsa in a variety of styles. In this article, Dee A. Nash shares lots of ideas on what to include in your salsa garden.

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Do you use planters in your landscaping? Garden Writer Rebecca Sweet reminds us to get the most out of our containers by using the space around tall plants to incorporate some smaller plants.

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What is your favorite May Day tradition? Hanging flowers on someone's door? A May pole? Flowers in your hair? Designer Emma Jeffrey has the perfect craft for each of these - decorative cones for flowers, a May pole cake, and a felt flower garland that is sure to stay fresh in your hair all day.

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Another handmade Mother's Day gift idea. This time for Mom's who like to read. Designer Patti Milazzo shows us how to make a bookmark that will have her thinking of you each time she marks a page.

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Show Mom how special she is by giving her a handmade corsage this year. From designer Laurie Cinotto, this is something that the kids could make.

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Cinco de Mayo is only a couple weeks away. How will you celebrate? Why not make a pinata for the family to enjoy like this one by designer Tania Willis?

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Cinco de Mayo is only a couple weeks away. How will you celebrate? Why not make a pinata for the family to enjoy like this one by designer Tania Willis?

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Have you ever thought about growing micro greens? If you start your garden plants from seed you may already be growing these nutrient rich plant. Garden writer Robin Haglund shows us how to grow micro greens, which veggies are the best, and when to harvest them.

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Want to keep your seeds organized in a way that is not only easy to access but also pretty to look at? Garden writer Dee Nash found that she wanted some storage more suited to her personality than what she could find in the store. So she made her own storage. Try something like this yourself to keep yourself organized and your seeds right at hand.

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We may not think about it when designing our landscape, but some plants too close to the house can actually help critters gain easier access to your house. With the help of garden writer Robin Haglund we have some tips on things to keep in mind when choosing a plant to go near the house and how to prune existing plants to keep them away from the house.

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Looking for a way to upcycle paper grocery bags? Make these fantastic little books for notes, journaling, or sketching. Designer Smitha Katti shares this earth-friendly project that could be a great project to do with kids.

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Chevrons are the hot new trend. This technique from Kendra McCracken makes it simple to add this new trend to your decor. Try it on a pillow or use this technique to make something larger like a quilt.

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Is your Mom a gardener? Why not make her this fantastic garden apron and bucket caddy by designer Kendra McCracken? Made out of denim this is sure to stand up to the wear and tear of gardening and be used all summer long by Mom.

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Not quite ready to take the leap into growing your own vegetables? Join a local CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) and enjoy fresh, local, seasonal crops all summer long.

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Designer Smitha Katti continues on her quest to make a quilt block a month. For April she is taking on a free form block with no corners or edges to match up. Have you been making quilt blocks? What's your favorite block?

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Continuing on her quest to sew one new item each month this year, Emma Jeffrey starts April with a spring skirt. Follow along as she tackles gathering, blind hems, and inserting a zipper.

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Container gardens can add color and texture to your outdoor design in unexpected ways. Garden writer Dee Nash asks questions to help decide what types of container gardening to choose and gives us tips on how to do it right.

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What is a great way to get kids interested in gardening? Why not plant a pizza garden? This garden contains wonderful ingredients to make fresh from the garden pizza at harvest time. What would you plant in your pizza garden?

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Adorable baby book made out of shipping tags. Great gift for an expectant mother.

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For the last week of National Craft Month we challenged the designer to use stamps, cardstock, and burlap. See what Kendra McCracken came up with.

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Designer challenge for National Craft Month, Emma Jeffrey created these wonderful invitations using some basic supplies that most crafters already have on hand.

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Another adorable party theme from designer Lisa Storms. Lisa gets us all ready for a fun Easter egg hunt complete with invitation, baskets, and cupcake toppers.

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Do your children get treats in plastic eggs for Easter? Don't just throw those eggs away. Katrina Simeck has some adorable ideas for turning plastic eggs into a menagerie of egg-cellent animals.

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A quilt block a month. That's what Katrina Simeck set out to create this year. For March she is on her third block of the year. This time it is a flying geese pattern. Follow along with her each month.

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Emma Jeffrey is making one new item of clothing each month this year . For March she made this fantastic blouse with a fabric that let her take advantage of the current chevron trend.

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Cute invitation by Margot Potter using a vintage vocabulary card from her collection for National Craft Month Tuesday Tutorial.

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Article by garden writer Kendra McCracken on how to prune cherry trees to help them become strong and healthy.

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Gear up for the gardening season with this helpful glossary of gardening terms put together by garden writers Dee Nash and Rebecca Sweet.

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Lead Fiskateer Angela Daniels made this fantastic card using a simple brown paper lunch bag.

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National Craft Month Tuesday Tutorial, Margot Potter showcasing a fun card with a message inside and out. Her's is a romantic message, but you could use this concept for almost any message.

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Adorable bunny softies to make just in time for Easter.

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Great Easter egg holder project from Fiskars' designer Lisa Storms. Use these as individual place cards or as table decor.

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