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If you are looking for fun and festive ways to wrap a block of soap then check out this roundup.  The smallest of gifts can stand out in a room filled with presents with these simple to follow designs.

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Amy from Sews N Bows shows how you can change up an elasticized sleeve pattern to give it a cuffed sleeve instead.  It’s a simple cuff with no button placket, so it’s a fairly simple change to make.  Unless you want a reeeally loose sleeve cuff, you’ll also need to remove some width from the sleeve.  Go to Sews N Bows …

This was the most unlikely place to find a tutorial, but here it is from “save-on-crafts”!  these are the most darling mittens and snowmen with a pattern and instructions.  enjoy!…

Did you get a chance to take out your winter clothes and sort through your sweaters? Did you decide that some you won’t be wearing some? Well here is a great project just in time for holiday gift giving. Pop on over to the blog Shop Girl to read how to make recycled sweater gift bags.…

Suzannah Ashley shares a free pattern on her blog for this felt pit bull Christmas ornament.  I’m a diehard cat lover, but even I have to admit that this one cute doggie!!   If you have a pit bull owner on your Christmas list, I’m sure they’d love one (or more) of these!  Go to Suzannah Aashley for the pattern and …

What a fun and darling idea in place of the traditional stocking for a everyone in the family and pets.  These “20 Easy To Make Christmas Stockings DIY” comes from “Spoonful” a delightful site.  The photo originally appeared in FamilyFun Magazine.  Stockings are fun and easy to make. Here are 25 easy DIY stocking ideas for you and your kids!  …

Combine stamps, glitter, paint, canvas, stencils and more to make a warm and toasty coffee art piece, find all the details on the Hero Arts blog.

-Heather…

Amy lives in a small house near the ocean in Los Angeles with her four children and husband.  Her blog is “Nana Company, Pretty Little Things” Amy is a “see it- do it” kind of girl and loves trying new things. She loves vintage and modern, girly and clean, and everything in between.  I am totally in love with her …

Learn how to make these simple nativity ornaments at AdventuresOfADIYMom.

These scenes are made with just a few basic supplies: old fashioned clothespins, a wooden star, wire, twine and hot glue.

Get the full details here: Clothespin Nativity Scenes.…

Maz is a self-taught crafter, and her blog is “Be A Crafter xD” combining her habit with business. Maz says Felt is her 3rd favorite material for craft and this is her first  free felt pattern or tutorial of  her “Santa ornament” She assures us that this is a very simple and easy felt tutorial to try, a cute ornament …

I’m not one for snow! I live in the North East and don’t like snow! I think it is more the freezing cold weather that comes with the snow that I dislike. I do love a white Christmas and happy for the mountains to get all the snow they need for the skiers and snowmobilers. So when I saw this …

I am sure it has happened (or will) that you or your child get invited to a dress up party and you have NOTHING to wear. Well Sarah from www.ultimate-paper-hats.com has the Solution for $3.99 you can download and print off your own hat. Don’t just think Christmas they have so many different hats, from animals to characters that you …

Franky Jewellery invited us into her Etsy store to take a look around. I couldn’t resist featuring this beautiful bracelet for $14 titled “Winking White”. The delicate stones make it rustic but elegant and more importantly an affordable handmade piece.Franky Jewellery  is located in Melbourne Australia but Ships Worldwide.

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Autumn from It’s Always Autumn shares a tutorial for making a handmade chess set.  She made this one for her son.  The board is pieced from two colors of flannel.  For the pieces, she used craft bottle caps with chess piece symbols transferred on to the tops.  (If you have a Silhouette cutter, I bet you could find a chess piece font and cut the symbols …

Here’s an easy DIY to use up some of your smaller fabric scraps.  Use them to make covered barrettes!  Vivian from Vivian Eileen shares a tutorial at See Kate Sew with a tutorial showing how to do it.  They’re quick and easy to make.  They’re totally giftable, especially if you make up a set of three and attach them to a …

Heather from Feather’s Flights shares a tutorial showing how she made a fun felt gingerbread house toy for her young son.  Her son can decorate the felt house with “candy” pieces again and again and again.  It’s a fun holiday activity that also teaches matching and shapes.  Her tutorial was originally part of the Seasonal Sewing series at Sew So Easy, but now she’s brought …

Elizabeth from Simple Simon & Co. has a post that you’ll want to make sure that Santa sees.  It’s a collection of gift ideas for sewing bloggers.  Many of the items on her list would also be good for sewers who don’t blog.  There’s a list of big gifts and a list of stocking stuffers.  I think I want most …

Anna from Plan B shares a tutorial over at 2nd Funniest Thing showing how you can DIY the look of these color blocked designer oxfords.  She starts with a pair of plain oxfords or lace up shoes, and then adds the contrast piece at the laces.  No sewing is required.  You’ll just need scraps of leather (or vinyl) and scissors and …

Forget buying those expensive candles with fancy designs, make your own! Lawn Fawn has a video tutorial for stamping on candles, these make perfect gifts or make a bunch to decorate your home this holiday season. Click here for the video on Youtube.

-Heather…

Welcome winter with these colorful 3×4 journaling cards from Holly Humbert. You won’t feel gloomy if you use these cards! Click here to go to the download.…

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Look what I just won!  I’m very honored, to say the least.  The article which accompanies this award can be seen here .  I love it that Kathryn ‘gets’ what this blog is about.  My goal is to bring you all the best crochet related articles from around the web, reviews of the latest crochet books, and collections of great …

By now the kids are sure to be getting restless and this ELF Yourself printable is a fun way to keep them busy. Print off some photos or have them draw their own faces if photos are not an option. Visit Surfinthroughsecond.com for the printable pattern for all the bits and pieces. Loads of fun and also a great …

Here’s another offering from Sculpey.com written by Lianne and Paul Stoddard. This Saint Nick decoration is cheery, perfect to perk up your mantel this holiday season.…

Hanna from Oh Everything Handmade turned a sweater on its side in this crewneck to drape front cardigan refashion.  The ribbed hem of the sweater becomes the neck and front opening, and the horizontal stripes become vertical stripes.  She shares a tutorial showing how she did it.  Go to Oh Everything Handmade for the DIY.

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