The Corner Blog has a straightforward-looking DIY for this beautiful braided fabric basket. She made her out of old T-shirt, but you could use any scrap cotton you have laying around. The only part that looks a bit daunting is the whole stitching the braided fabric into a basket part.

But, I think I’ve got the braiding part down. Probably.

The only drawback to this giant number (or letter) pinata DIY is having to wait for an excuse to make them. All you need is cardboard, an exacto, pen, a ruler, tape, crepe paper and glue. Find detailed instructions over at Oh Happy Day.

Made with natural ingredients like marigold leaves, cranberries, tumeric, beets, blueberries and coffee, these dyes will lend your Easter eggs some serious vintage appeal. Instructions at Design Sponge.

This is a fun way to display personal photos. Simply use photo transfer paper to put your photo on muslin, then enhance with simple embroidery. You can find some great tutorials at Sublime Stitching.

Looking for gift wrap options beyond the store-bought paper and over-priced ribbon? How about fabric? It’s perfect for little ones who might get paper cuts. Plus, the wrapping is reusable as a scarf or for crafting.

Or tissue paper fringe to dress up plain paper?

Or yarn and cut-paper instead of ribbons and bows?

Using fabric strips in place of ribbon is another great money-saver.

You can even make your own gift bags, if you are so inclined.

Looking at photos of these cheerful vessels makes me want to take a ceramics class. And then I flash back to freshman year of college and remember I am TERRIBLE at ceramics. Via Gems.

This ceramic Frenchie stamp would make a perfect hostess gift. It also comes in rabbit, bee, owl, telephone and typewriter. $24 each at Anthropologie.

Modern baby quilts from B. Perrino. $135-$156 each.

Store-bought paper lanterns updated with personal photos. These would be perfect for a birthday party or anniversary. Get the full DIY at Photojojo.

Via Poppytalk.

I’m pretty sure paint stores have had it with the paint swatch-DIYs that seem to pop up around every corner of the internet. I kind of have to agree with them. But this mosaic seemed worthy of a post. The sheer scale of it alone is of note. But it also transforms the swatches in a way that makes them feel fresh. Truly lovely.