Such a sweet idea to turn cookies into festive Christmas trees… Make Christmas tree cookie stacks HERE at Big Bear’s Wife.
Thursday Round-Up | 5 Creative Gift Wrapping Ideas
Have you started your gift wrapping marathon? I’m still trying to find my gift wrap paper, but at least that gives me time to check out some creative gift wrapping ideas! Here are five that I love.
1. Use paper … Read More...
Tutorial: Quilted French press coffee cozy
Mandi of Making Nice shares how and why she made this handsome quilted cozy. Get the scoop and the tutorial.
Mandi’s tutorial on Making Nice showcases a charming quilted cozy designed specifically for French press coffee enthusiasts. With a … Read More...
Grinch and Cindy Lou Hoo quilted placemats
I love all things Grinch! Jessica of a little gray made these quilted placemats as part of the Holiday Craft Bash. She shares with her readers the applique pattern for the Grinch and Cindy Lou Who, plus instructions for … Read More...
Sparkle Glitter Glass Ornaments by Crafty Chica
Love the Crafty Chica!! And I get to share a seasonal tutorial from her that uses glass ornaments! There’s no fire or kilns needed. Just glitter (Kathy loves glitter, but then who doesn’t? Except for one somebody that Kathy … Read More...
Grumpy Cat art quilt
Cheryl of Muppin gives you Grumpy Cat. I’m laughing so hard! Go HERE to learn more about her art quilt.
Image credit: Muppin
A tribute quilt for Dada-ajoba
Just wow! Shruti of 13 Woodhouse Road made this portrait-style quilt to honor the memory of her husband’s great-grandfather. Known as Dada-ajoba, he started the family business that is still going strong at 100 years. It’s a sweet story of … Read More...
Cupcake Liner Christmas Trees
These beautiful Christmas tree decorations are made from festive cupcake liners. I really love the look of these and how easily they can be adapted to your own Christmas colors. Just switch out the cupcake liners to match your look! … Read More...
Tute: ‘Very Bari’ Christmas tree skirt
Shannon of Luvinthemommyhood used Essex Linen (hoarded) and Splendor 1920 fabrics for this dreamy quilted Christmas tree skirt. She says it’s easy enough for a beginner. Find out how to make your own, get the tutorial.
Image credit: Luvinthemommyhood
Poinsettia Beeswax Candle
Stevie at Garden Therapy shares how to make these awesome beeswax poinsettia candles for the holidays. Grab the tutorial.
You will need red and green sheet bees wax for this tutorial
You can buy ready-made beeswax sheets for making … Read More...
Sparkling DIY Wedding Earrings
Check out these retro rhinestone earrings at Wedding Obsession. Aren’t they fabulous? Take a look at how Lynzie made these glittery glam earrings from ordinary hardware and rhinestones at Wedding Obsession.
Tutorial: Three-eyed monster hat
Jessica from Running With Scissors guest blogs in the Happy Holidays series at Tatertots and Jello with a tutorial showing how to make this awesome three-eyed monster hat. How cute is this!! And made from fleece with long flaps over … Read More...
Tutorial: Reversible color blocked leather bag
Oh, and I am absolutely loving this colorblocked leather bag that Hetty from light blue grey made! The clean lines, the sharp colors… It’s reversible, too. She made it out of leather samples, and she shares a tutorial showing how … Read More...
DIY “Needle Felted Tree Skirt” & “Layered & Torn Ornaments”
Shannon and Jen host “Eat. Sleep. MAKE”. They have both been blogging separately for several years (Jen at Her Own Road and Shannon at Details of a Love), but they want to be able to offer their readers as … Read More...
Really Big Giveaway at Lark
Plastic Spoon Christmas Trees
How could you not love these? Seriously fun and totally genius, these Christmas trees are made from plastic spoons and paint. I love how these lok, so festive and fun! Get the tutorial –>> Plastic Spoon Christmas Trees | That’s … Read More...
How to make a recycled stuffed animal wall decoration
I love the idea of making “faux taxidermy” Especially when it’s as cute as this stuffed animal wall Christmas decoration. See how to turn a stuffed animal into a wall mounted holiday decoration over at the blog Nellie Bellie.
Winner of “Nicky Epstein’s Signature Scarves: Dazzling Designs to Knit”
Carol lucky #25 is the winner of “Nicky Epstein’s Signature Scarves: Dazzling Designs to Knit”. I know she will love it. I will be contacting Carol and it is fun she will get it before Christmas. Thanks to everyone that … Read More...
Photographing Holiday Candle Light
In a recent post for iheartfaces, Lea Hartman shares great tips for photographing candles and candlelight around holiday time. Bloggers and photo buffs alike will enjoy her tips.
Easy Snowman Cookie Pops, Christmas Gift Cookie Bites and Chocolate Bark Pops
That’s a lot to digest, I know, (groan, forgive the eating pun), but I wanted to share with you a few ideas I created for Celebrations. First up, find the how-tos to make easy snowman cookie pops (that sort of … Read More...