It’s amazing how creative people get with their food around the holidays. I never seem to struggle finding ideas for your holiday entertaining. I almost want to throw a few parties myself, so I can use all of the ideas. … Read More...
Christmas Craft Ideas
DIY Christmas crafts that are sure to inspire the kids and you. Great ideas for decorations, ornaments and parties. Find Christmas wreath inspirations and handmade gift ideas!
Snowman Cheese Ball
Do you want to build a snowman….. We did with the last storm, but the sun has melted his head and now he is just a body with really long arms. When it comes to building a snowman, location is … Read More...
Tie your wrapped gifts in selvage and offcut fabric ribbons
Pam from Threading My Way shows a clever use for selvages and fabric trimmings. Instead of throwing them away, she uses them as ribbons when wrapping gifts. The printed designs are a fun pop of color against a plain kraft … Read More...
Free pattern: Christmas tree carried home on a car
Kiki from Kiki and Company guest blogs at U Create with a free pattern for making this applique of a Christmas tree being carried home on top of a VW bug. She put it on a tea towel, but it … Read More...
Tutorial: Reusable fast gift wrap sleeves
Sew4Home shares a tutorial for making these reusable fabric gift wrap sleeves that will make gift wrapping a breeze. Just slide your gift in, tie it shut, and attach a tag. Done. No tissue paper, no sticking down plastic bows. … Read More...
DIY Christmas Decor Ideas
Decorating for the Holidays is fun, but once in a while it’s nice to change out your décor for something new and up to date. However, doing this can be kind of costly when buying premade items from the store. … Read More...
Tutorial: Christmas forest pillow or framed print
Ren from The Inspired Ren shares a tutorial for making her Christmas Forest Pillow. Or, if you already have enough Christmas pillows, you could make it as framed art to hang on your walls or display on a mantel. The … Read More...
Holiday Front Porch Decorating
Decorating for Christmas doesn’t just have to consist of a tree inside and a few lights hung around the roof outside. Spruce up your front porch with some Holiday cheer. These 60 ideas will definitely give you some kind of … Read More...
Mini Mint Grasshoppers in a Jar
Love anything mint. These mint flavored desserts are some of my favorites. Although, the name really doesn’t sound very appealing. I think the best thing about these desserts in a jar, is that they travel well. Guests can take them … Read More...
Chocolate Peppermint Four Layer Dessert
To me, nothing says Christmas, like pine scent, eggnog and peppermint sticks. This dessert has at least two of the requirements. Chocolate is the bonus! This yummy goodness can be made ahead of time. All you have to do is … Read More...
DIY Advent Calendars
The advent calendar has been used for many, many years in counting down for the Holidays. They are great for keeping little hands and hearts occupied during the anticipation of those days before Christmas, and these 15 ideas are perfect. … Read More...
Crayon Melt Glass Ornaments DIY from Instructables
I’m going to have as many tutorials for holiday decorations as I can find…these caught my eye cause the ornaments are so darn pretty!! Melted crayons and glass ornaments you can buy just about anywhere that sells Christmas decorations. Easy … Read More...
Tutorial: Felt bird ornament in 6 variations
Connie from ReFabulous shows how you can make a simple felt bird ornament in 6 variations. They all have the same basic shape, but vary in finishing details and fabric. Some are all felt, some felt and fabric, and one … Read More...
Make Your Own Poinesttia Monogram
Monogram décor is a huge trend across the board right now, and this craft is a no fail in combining the popular single letters with the season plant, the poinsettia. This project is so simple and easy you may just … Read More...
Gingerbread Cloud Dough Recipe
Have you ever made cloud dough? Although I have yet to try it, I know it is basically a combination of flour and oil (I have read you can use any sort of household oil, such as vegetable or even … Read More...
Tutorial: EPP and ink star ornament
These groovy colorwash ornaments give off a peaceful vibe, making them a good choice in decorating or gift giving for the holidays. Made by Diane of CraftyPod she explains how she got this look:
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Handmade Gift Ideas
Who doesn’t love to give or receive a handmade gift? The idea behind the gift, knowing how much time and effort it took, makes it that much more special. If you are looking into giving handmade gifts this year, then … Read More...
Decorating With Christmas Lights
I love Christmas lights. There is just something about the soft, twinkling glow that is only seen during these next few weeks. The beautiful colors that can be found in so many different sizes gives us, as crafters, endless option … Read More...
Leftover Turkey Shepherd’s Pie
Hope everyone had a wonderful day spending it with family and friends! One last Thanksgiving leftover dish and then bring on Christmas. Even though I love Christmas, I really wish the stores would wait till the week of Thanksgiving before … Read More...
Turkey Cobbler Casserole
Happy Thanksgiving to those in the US. Here are some additional leftover ideas for your Thanksgiving meal. Safe travels to all and for everyone else, hope you have a great day!
This recipe was originally made with leftover chicken, but … Read More...