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DIY Paper Bookmark with Crochet Edging and Paper Embroidery

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Today I’m sharing a creative DIY project combining paper, embroidery and crochet to make beautiful rustic chic bookmarks.  (Original design created by CocoFlower.) ******** This DIY is for personal use only. I do not allow the sale of items made from this tutorial, the resale of this tutorial, or the use of my text and photos without my permission. Tutorial, instructions and photos by CocoFlower. Updated on April 1, 2026. All rights reserved. ******** Materials* : Decorative cardstock paper Scissors XL circle punch (5 cm / 2 inches) or a glass to trace a circle Clear adhesive film Eyelet setter and eyelets Cotton thread (or fine decorative thread) 2 mm or 2.5 mm crochet hook Sharp needle (thin enough to pierce cardstock) White paper glue *Affiliate links included.. Step 1 – Making the Paper Bookmark Base 1.  Choose your cardstock paper. It should be thick enough so it does not wrinkle easily. I use vintage wallpaper samples or retro-style paper pads. 2.  Cut two circles...

DIY : Make your own Rose water 🌹

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I use my natural rose water every day. Whether it's to cleanse and revitalise my skin in the morning, or to remove my make-up in the evening. I also add it to my shampoo rinse mixed with white vinegar. Result :  more beautiful skin and beautiful, shiny hair. How to make your own Eau de Rose?🌹🌹🌹 It couldn't be easy! 1. Harvest your roses. I use a mixture of pink climbing roses and red roses growing on my terrace. The more rose you add, the less water you add = the more concentrated your product will be. Be generous with your harvest. 2. Remove the petals. 3. Wash in cold water. 4. Place in a large bowl. 5. Bring the water to the boil. 6. Pour the hot water over the petals. 7. Close with a lid. 8. Leave to stand for 24 hours. 9. Open the lid: it smells of roses 😻 10. The petals have turned White. Your water is Pink. Magiccc! 11. Remove the petals. 12. Take a container such as a plastic bottle or small glass vase. 13. Pour in your rose water, filtering it through a funnel and ...

DIY Crochet Easter Chicken - Eggcup and Egg cover - Free Crochet Hen tuto

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Hello everybody ! Today we lean to make a crochet Chicken egg cover and eggcup : When you put the cover on the eggcup, you have a cute Chicken, perfect to hide eggs during Easter :) ******** This DIY is for Personal use only . I don't allow to sell the item made with this tuto, to sell the DIY or to use my text and my pictures without my autorisation. ******** Material : A 3.5 mm crochet *  hook (or similar, depending on your tension) Cotton *  yarn (I used a natural, undyed cotton, but you can choose soft pastel colors for a more spring feel) Scissors A yarn needle Motivation and time (it takes around 4 hours to complete) 👉 If you don’t have the materials, you can find a cotton yarn like this here   and a  3.5 mm crochet hook  here.  I personally use this hook for most of my projects.* Stitches (american lexicon) : -Slip stitch (mailles coulées) -Single crochet (mailles serrées) -Half double crochet (demi-brides) -Double Cr...