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Pickles the Pug Crochet Hat Model

When Lion Brand pinned this adorable dog crochet unicorn hat, I was immediately smitten with the sweet pug pictured wearing they hat. As I checked out Sweethoot's Etsy shop, I was met with more wonderful pictures of Pickles the pug modeling cute crochet hats sized for dogs. It's noted in at least one product description that Pickles really enjoys the attention she gets when she's modeling. And, if you want to order a hat to match your pup's, you can do just that. I'm convinced we'd all be a lot happier if more pups like Pickles (and their owners) wore hats like this all the time.

How-to: Disco Ball

Time to get funky and fresh...sorry I can't help myself. I have always wanted to make my own disco ball, so I did and now I show you how I did it.

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Sliced Sewing Call for Entries

Fabric maker Moda is hosting their "Sliced" contest right now looking for submissions for items you might see in your sewing studio. Check out their blog to learn more.

How-To: Heart Print Tights

These heart print tights from Annika at The Pineneedle Collective were intended for Valentine's Day, but I think that they'd be fabulous any time of the year! If you happen to see a girl with a green streak in her hair sporting tights like this around Brooklyn, you'll know where I got the idea.

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Patchwork Leaf Key Fob

This patchwork leaf key fob from Leila at Where the Orchids Grow is totally cute, and would be a great way to clear out a bit of that fabric stash! Head over to her post to see additional photos and a link to where you can purchase the pattern to make your own.

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How-To: Pom Pom Scarf

I look for just about any excuse to include pom pom fringe in a project, and this sassy scarf from Molly at The Purl Bee puts the pom poms right where they should be: front and center on your person. See how it's made over on The Purl Bee.

Funky Machine Knit Dolls

Tumblr user mandalinarossa created this whimsical set of colorful dolls using a knitting machine!

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"The Three Inventors" Papercut Animation (1980)

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"Les Trois Inventeurs" ("The Three Inventors") is a beautiful 1980 papercut animation film about a family of inventors that build amazing machines but are misunderstood by others. It's the story of an encounter between the soaring joy of creativity and the destructive nature of fear.

In one scene, the father glides elegantly through the air in a hot air balloon, sitting in a bird-shaped basket and using a wing-like oar to navigate. When he lands, the local people, frightened by the strange contraption, hide in fear for a minute, and then they attack the balloon, harpooning it with pitchforks.

The film was directed and animated by Michel Ocelot, a French-born writer, designer, and director of animated films and television programs. Ocelot has also spent time living in Guinea and Los Angeles. In 1983, he had a French children's television series called "La Princesse Insensible." More recently, he directed a music video for the song "Earth Intruders," off of Bjork's 2007 album, Volta.

The film is in French, but any viewer will be able to understand the story arc. I asked my sister, who has a better grasp of the French language than I, to translate the ending. Here's what the narrator says: "No, it's not true. It didn't truly happen. It couldn't have happened. I assure you. You see? It's film!"

[via The Heart of Papercuts]

Decorative Paper Lanterns

Martha Stewart's paper lanterns are such a breath of fresh air.

How-To: Sew a Facing

Add shaping to garments without creating a full lining with this facing tutorial from Kate at See Kate Sew. If you've never sewn a facing, you should definitely try it. I use them all the time on the necklines and waistbands of my own sewing projects, and it really gives them a great professionally finished look!

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Etsy's Papercut Valentine

Have you seen this gorgeous video from the folks at Etsy? This Valentine was part of a larger Valentine's Day all-hand-cut paper campaign created by Etsy designer Nicole Licht. Nicole created many of the pieces freestyle - you can see a sampling of her hard work in this video, created by Tara Young, after the jump.

DIY Suspenders

What is more dapper than a dude in suspenders?

Make your own as seen on A Beautiful Mess.

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