TUTORIAL: NO KNIT BRAIDED SCARFLETTE (THE LITTLE TREASURES; MAYA)

I know, I know...it's time for flowers and butterflys now, not neck-warming scarves.  Since this is one easy peasy, quickie creation, there's not much sense in not keeping warm til spring finally does arrives.

IT'S OFFICIALLY SPRING!

FREE DOWNLOAD: LEMON DROP DIGITAL PAPER (STAMP TV, GINA K. DESIGNS)

If yellow is the color of spring...spring has officially arrived!  This paper is as springy as it gets.

TUTORIAL: PILLOW CASE DRESS (FAB SHOP HOP; BARBARA WEILAND TALBERT)

Getting to be that time of the year when every little girl wants some new 'springy' dresses.  Whip up this one in a flash, and your little darling will be the belle of the ball.

FREE DOWNLOADS: BUTTERFLYS (BUTTERFLY WEBSITE)

Spring has sprung, and the butterflys are flying. Pick your favorite(s) and print away. Click FREE DOWNLOADS (above) to see all of them.

RECYCLE: VINTAGE CAKE/CUPCAKE STANDS (INTIMATE WEDDINGS)

Spring and summer are the time for parties, showers, brunches and weddings. These inexpensive stands will add glamour to any shindig...kind of nice that they're a piece of cake (sorry!) to create and cost just a pittance.

Click RECYCLE (above) and head out to the thrift stores.

VIDEO: FAN FOLD FLOWER (LITTLE BIRDIE SECRETS)

If it seems that spring flowers are taking waaaay too long to pop up, create a few of these cuties to tide you over. They're also perfect table deco for that spring brunch too...

Click VIDEO (above) and get growing.

TUTORIAL/VIDEO: FAN FOLD FLOWER (SPLITCOAST STAMPERS; BONNIE SZWALKIEWIEZ)

Spring is sprung, the grass is riz, I wonder where the flowers is? Look no further, one click on TUTORIAL/VIDEO (above) takes care of the problem. Enjoy to the max!

TUTORIAL/TEMPLATE: BIRD (THE SWELL LIFE; JESSICA KESTERSON)

Yep...you CAN limit this darling birdie to a tree ornament, OR you can make a slug of them to use in a mobile, or make one or two to hang in front of the window while you're waiting for spring, Regardless of which way you select, you'll have a wonderful time with this template.

Click TUTORIAL/TEMPLATE (above) to enjoy.

TUTORIAL: CANDLE IN A VASE (DARICE; MARIE VENTRANO)

This clever idea might just be the ticket to brighten up your life if you're yearning for sun and surf on these winter days. It's also the solution to using candles outdoors when spring does arrive.

Click TUTORIAL (above) to see and learn.

FREE DOWNLOAD: BOOKMARK (SHARON ROWAN PHOTO DESIGN; SHARON ROWAN)

Bring a bit of early spring into your life with one of these bookmarks. You have to admit that these beauties also would be perfection in a collage or layout. Nice!

Click FRFEE DOWNLOAD (above) and print away.

VIDEO: PAPER FLOWERS (GIRL FRIEND'S CLUB; DONNA)

Too early to think Spring, but these floral beauties fit in just about every season...including using them as a substitute for bows on those gifts you're wrapping these days. I used a circle die (Sizzix Original), but a Nestie circle or scalloped die, or a circle or scalloped punch could be used for the flowers.

Click VIDEO (above) and start creating.

TUTORIAL/TEMPLATE: MINI BIRD HOUSE (MARKS PAPER COMPANY; DEANNA KNOLL)

Cute as can be and perfect for either a spring or winter (think Christmas tree) decor. Lots of embellishing ideas are provided so you'll quickly
create a house any birdie would love to call home.

Click TUTORIAL/TEMPLATE (above) to see it all.

TUTORIAL/TEMPLATES: PAPER TULIPS (CHEEKY MAGPIE; SHEILA)

More paper flowers...but tulips this time. Nothing says spring like tulips, and there's no question it's time for spring to spring. You'll enjoy creating a bunch of these pretties.

Click TUTORIAL/TEMPLATES (above) to begin your paper bouquet.

FREE DOWNLOADS; 2009 SPRING GARDEN PLANNER (LITTLE HOUSE IN THE SUBURBS)

OK, your green thumbers, here's what you need to get ready for the soon-to-be-here planting season. Isn't a bad gift idea for a gardening mother either.

Click FREE DOWNLOAD (above) to print and create.

TUTORIAL: GINGHAM PAPER (THE CRAFT TABLE; MARTINE)

This is not really complicated, thanks to Martine's excellent tut, but a bit of thinking is required now and then. This is one of those tuts you bookmark, so you'll know where to grab it when you want it. Don't know about you, but I think Spring any time I see gingham.

Click TUTORIAL (above) and start learning!

TUTORIAL/TEMPLATE: BITTERFLIES FOR SPRING (BUGS AND FISHES; LAURA)

Nothing says spring better than butterflys. These beauties are made in a snap, and the joy never stops. Great idea!

TUTORIAL/TEMPLATE: LUNCH BAG FLOWERS (MARTHA STEWART)

Just in time for that 'spring-forward' party you've been dying to have! If no party is in your future, consider these a new approach to an Easter Basket...a not too shabby new approach.

Click TUTORIAL/TEMPLATE (above) to see how Martha does it.

TUTORIAL: ORIGAMI CHERRY BLOSSOMS (THE FLIRTY GUIDE; STACIE)

Spring is trying to spring...time to jump-start the season with this centerpiece. The step-by-step pictures eliminate problems, and you'll end up with a gorgeous bouquet.


Click TUTORIAL (above) to begin.

TUTORIAL: SPRING-OUT FLOWER CARD (LAUREN MEADER)

Spring has got to be on the way...right? This beauty will make the wait bearable. Clever idea that you'll be sure to like.

Click TUTORIAL (above) to see it.