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Determined to give handmade this year, but you haven’t stitched a lick? Make something quick and easy like these fabric bookmarks made by Kathy of Pink Chalk Studio. Fusible web, craft paint, stamps and a cute design is all you need. Get the tutorial.

Image credit: Pink Chalk Studio…

Today, I ventured out into the snowy craziness that is where I live. After getting home, I was only too happy to stare at polymer clay on Flickr. People are doing the neatest, non-snowy, things:

1. Fairytale Goblets, 2. Swap otoño APE, 3. Breaking Bad, 4. cow 8…

I think this is one of most stunning tree skirts I have ever seen and I am sure it would cost a pretty penny to buy something close to it.  Nicole of “Puttin’ on the G.R.I.T.S.” tried her hand at the ever popular no-sew Christmas tree skirt that is all over Pinterest.  It was made by one of her absolute …

Liz from Simple Simon & Co. made up a bunch of scarves over Thanksgiving to donate to people in need.  They’re super easy and super fast to make, using just a strip of fleece and a pair of scissors.  There’s no sewing required, just some knots to make the fringe.  This would be a great outreach for homeless this winter!  Go …

Sheri from Confessions of a Refashionista shares a video tutorial showing how you can make a hand muff or handwarmer out of recycled fabric.  She makes the tube part from an old coat, and the strap from a neck tie.  You can add faux fur or other fancy trim to the opening.  The collar of her coat happened to have just the fur trim she …

Stamping on watercolor paper, coloring with Twinkling H2O’s and then covering them in resin you can make some pretty stamped magnets, the Luminate blog has all the details.

-Heaher…

Cassie is a wife and mom to five fabulous daughters who are fourteen, eleven, nine, nine, and nine   Cassie hosts “You Go Girl” and loves fabrics and created these darling little Squirrel to hang around; like the cuties in our yard.  She has a step-by-step tutorial with a downloadable pattern for the Squirrel Ornament, Be fearless and use the …

Stacey of Fearn Abbey Needleworks has posted her second of three free ornament patterns and this time it’s a trio of free ornaments. I have shown one here and it is a Christmas Tree. She also has a star and an ornament shaped design in this set. They are all done up in the same colors. I like the way …

If you happen to be in the Atlanta area, you will want to check out this exhibit, Serving Face which explores the Atlanta drag culture through portraiture, embroidery and animation. Since many of you can’t be there, Olisa Corcoran shared this image from one of the exhibits which takes images from Rupaul’s Supermodel video and then 35 artists interpreted them …

Sharon of “Crafts ‘n Coffee”; goal is to share with you projects that are fresh, fun and make the most of your creative time. Many of the project ideas on Crafts ‘n Coffee come from a wonderful and talented group of designers whose projects we feature on http://www.styrofoamcrafts.com/.  If you’re making handmade ornaments, be sure these DIY snowman ornaments …

I had vowed not to put up any more wreaths this Holiday season – but this one was way too pretty to pass up on.

At Homemade Ginger, find the detailed instructions on creating this one of a kind wreath made with felt. The result is a super bright and cheerful wreath that may be reused for Valentine’s Day?

Get …

I love a fun hat on a kid, so this week I’m spreading the love of fun hats with a giveaway of not one but two copies of Whimsical Hats by Lynne Rowe.

This delightful book has 32 projects, almost all for kids but a couple for adults as well, with designs ranging from snowmen to pirates, aliens to dinosaurs, …

It’s hot chocolate season, but so far it doesn’t feel like it. We love hot chocolate and I give my daughter the “your crazy” look when she says she wants hot chocolate in the summer. Now we can have hot chocolate all year round without the look. Whip up this yummy treat now and again this summer. Good luck finding …

I am a self confessed pony tail girl, I love the idea of it being acceptable to wear it out to a party. I definitely need to try this “Easy prep pony tail” as it looks sleek and best of all fast. I found it on a wedding website (No. I am not getting married) but it looks perfect for …

 

Sometimes the most beautiful things is the simplest of things. I love the idea of using Kraft paper or Butchers paper to create this country style feel. Whilst this example is from a wedding don’t let that limit you. This would be perfect for Christmas dinner and you could add some extra chalk or pastels for the kids to …

If you live outside the “usual” box then you are going to love this Shrinemaiden store on etsy. The Christmas decorations are a blend of whimsy, vintage and retro. Their quirkiness will leave you speechless as you try to decide which ones to actually buy.

My personal favorite has to be the Christmas Art Cake (featured above). This would look …

Erin from Sewbon is over at Sew Caroline today, showing how you can make a leather tassel keychain.  Her tutorial is part of Sew Caroline’s 12 Days of Handmade Gifts series.  It’s a simple gift you can make, and it’s sure to be appreciated by the recipient.  Each one takes some basic hardware and a scrap of leather.  If you’ve …

This faux sherpa fleece Christmas tree skirt has a warm, cozy, woodland look.  Delia from Delia Creates shows how you can make one, with no sewing required.  It’s a fast and easy to make project.  Go to Delia Creates for the tute.

[photo from Delia Creates]…

Anne Marie from Gen X Quilters shows how you can make a pretty mouse pad using your favorite fabric print.  Sure, a freebie advertising mouse pad will do the job, but these are actually pretty while being functional!  They’re quick to make – just 10 minutes from start to finish.  They’d make great Christmas gifts! Go to Gen X Quilters to find the …

If you are a fan of making letters this is a great tutorial. I am predicting letters are going to play a big part in my Christmas decor. Pop on over to the blog Tikkido for the stick letter making tutorial.…

KC from The Real Thing with the Coake Family  shows how you can sew up a set of reversible placemats.  She used Christmas themed fabric to make them for a festive holiday table setting.  They’re easy to make, requiring only straight seams.  You could make them from any fabric for year round use.  Or, make them from colors and themes …

Pam from Threading My Way shows how to make a fabric basket with a drawstring top.  It’s a cross between a handled fabric basket and a drawstring bag.  I can think of so many uses for this!  Use it to organize kids’ toys.  Or to carry your sewing projects with you.  You could also use it to carry your toiletries with you when you travel.  Or use …

I love the elegant pairing of winter + grey in this pretty inspiration board at Revel Blog! Click here to get all the details and the shoppable links!…

Decorate for your Christmas party with these elf printables from Online Labels. You’ll find printable sheets with candy cane wrappers, treat bag toppers, water bottle labels, gift tags and more. Get them all here.…

Months ago I pinned that arm knitting video that’s all over Pinterest. I watched it and thought about writing about it. Clearly it was getting pinned a lot, but to me it just seemed like a strange craft that anyone who knew how to knit with needles wouldn’t actually want to do.

(I also happen to have pretty serious RSI, …

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