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Pixie hats are kind of irresistibly cute, and Eddie from Eddie’s Room has a really cute one inspired by the nisse, which is a Scandinavian elf-like creature who is usually represented in Denmark as having a pointy, wooly, red hat.

These hats — you can get the pattern on Ravelry — are super cute for kids and would make a …

And after a simple hiatus yesterday when we discussed things other than Christmas, we are back with Christmas wreaths!

More than a tutorial, this is an idea and a wonderfully implemented one at that!

In fact, this is one idea presented three ways – and that makes it extra clever.

Get the full details of this golden wreath, which is …

Snowball fight! Who doesn’t love a good snowball fight? Especially if it includes snowballs that you can eat!

These kind of remind me of the pink snowballs that I used to get at the store. I’m sure this version is better and tastier! They would look great on a dessert table, snacks for the kids or something other than cookies …

I don’t actually have an Ugly Christmas sweater, and hopefully I don’t have any other type of Ugly sweater either. (though others might disagree) .

I love the fun idea behind this party theme and it’s becoming so popular you can actually buy ugly sweaters on ebay.com  and other such places like Tipsy Elves.  (sign up to their newsletter for …

This statement piece necklace is just that a “Statement Piece”.  I really love the rectangle beads as opposed to always seeing round beads. (I am a little different like that).

This necklace is nice and long and suitable for a casual or dressy look. For more pictures and the full tutorial check here.…

Now that they make tissue boxes with such pretty and seasonal graphics why not recycle them into a fun holiday activity for the kiddos. Pop on over to the blog The Silly Pearl to see how to make recycled tissue box Christmas sewing cards.…

Tracey over at Tracey Knits let me know that she had a pattern published with Cascade Yarns, and it’s a great one for this time of year.

The Super Fan Hooded Scarf (available as a PDF) is a striped scarf worked in Garter Stitch in two long pieces that are joined in the middle as the hood is …

While browsing around Etsy, I found this really fun set of embroidery patterns that will make a great holiday project for yourself or to give as gifts. The set includes redwork patterns with one scene featuring three snowmen, a set gift boxes, some jolly holly and a primitive Christmas tree. Available from the Country Garden etsy store in a pdf …

Check out this video tutorial at Simply Stella showing how you can create a chalkboard look Christmas Card with black cardstock and stamping suppliess. With the chalkboard look being oh so trendy right now, this is a useful technique to learn! Click here to go to the tutorial…

Jen Funk-Weber has a special deal going on with ThinkFun Games right now. If you place an order for ThinkFun games you will be eligible to receive free patterns from Funk & Weber – how cool is that? You rack up some great gifts for the holidays and indulge in your passion for your favorite needlecraft at the same time. …

Candles are a staple in my gift giving stash.  They’re inexpensive to buy and fairly universally appreciated.  Staci from Crafty Staci shows how you can make a nice jar candle a little more special with a fabric wrap.  You can use fabric that suits the recipient’s personality or that’s in keeping with the holiday or gift giving occasion.  Go to Crafty Staci for …

Don’t show up at a holiday party empty handed! If you’re bring a gift that comes in a bottle dress it up with a festive, fun tag. The Paper, Ink and Smiles blog has directions for making a great bottle gift tag.

-Heather…

Michelle from Elegance and Enchantment scored the web and found these fonts which are perfect for your DIY Holiday cards. And they are all free! of course they are also perfect for digital and hybrid scrapbooking projects! I love her examples showcasing each one; definitely gets me in a creative mood. Click here to find out how to download …

Believe it or not, it is possible to sew clothes that tweens will love.  Granted, you probably won’t be making many ruffle pants or Peter Pan collars for them.  But you can do it.  Amy from Sews N Bows sews for her tween daughter and she gives some insight into sewing for this age of girl.  She calls it her Tween Sewing …

Carol from Pure Sugar guest blogs at Sugar Bee Crafts with a tutorial showing how you can make this loopy yarn scarf, without knitting or crocheting a stitch.  Instead, you use your sewing machine to make the loops of yarn that make up this scarf.  My yarn skills are… well… lacking, so this is my kind of scarf!  Go to …

Let the Holiday baking begin! Are you gifting baked goods this year? Why not include a recipe card so your recipient can recreate your delicacy? Lia Griffith is sharing this free printable set of recipe cards. Once you download, you can open up the PDF file to add in the recipe. You’ll also need to install the font she …

Who’da thunk that these pretty cloths started life as cotton tee shirts?  Cyndee over at restyledjunk.com shows how to take your own old tee shirts, cut them into ‘tarn’ (tee shirt yarn), and crochet up these chunky, thirsty dishcloths or face cloths.

If you’ve been reading my blog for very long, you know how much I love to feature projects …

Is it too late to start and Advent Calendar? After all you can simply countdown the last 12 or 10 days to Christmas! I love this free printable Christmas street version from Mr. Printables and had to share it. We already have an Advent Calendar set up, so I am going to use some of these to do a …

 

 

Today I am sharing this stunning December Daily album by Marie-Pea that I spotted in the gallery at Two Peas in a Bucket. It is truly drool worthy! Take a look at two of the spreads below, and then go over to her gallery to see all her pages so far. December Daily Day 6

December Daily Day …

Amy of “This Heart of Mine” is a wife, mother of two and a maker. Making is her thing whether it is food, DIYs or photos of her children. Follow Amy on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Bloglovin and Twitter to keep up with the latest from this heart of mine.  Amy is married with two lovely children.  She made this totally …

If tweens are a difficult group to sew for, tween boys might be near impossible.  But not to Sabra from Sew a Straight Line.  She sews up all kinds of awesomeness for her tween boy.  She guest blogs at Sew Cool for the Tween Scene with some advice for sewing for the tween boy.  It’s all in the details, …

Ruby from Zaaberry  shows how to make her In A Snap wallet for  kids.  It’s a simple little wallet with a snap closure.  Two small pockets on the inside will hold folded money or some change, or any bit of randomness that kids like to carry along with them.  It doesn’t take much fabric to make.  You could probably find all …

The Crafty Secrets blog has two vintage styles of calendars for 2014 you can print out for free.

-Heather…

Taking a break from everything Christmas, here are 25 of the best polka dot walls that you can think of. Who knew that just using polka dots you could create such a diverse range of designs?

Something to do over the weekend perhaps? Try at least 3-4 of these designs before the relatives arrive?

Get all the ideas here: 25 …

Lyn of “Rosie Pink” created her Christmas card but she does not have time to make some 80+ cards individually by hand, but she does like to send out cards of her own design, so she compromises by creating one piece of artwork then photographing it. The image can then be used to make many cards quite quickly.  She decided …

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