I admit it. I like my miniatures. Here’s a video tutorial for making a simple but stable Christmas tree mini from polymer clay. Once you have the tree, you can add decorations or a little skiff of snow to it. … Read More...
Practice Cutting and Folding with the Christmas Tree Activity
When I first saw this paper Christmas tree craft from Krokotak, I thought it would be a great project for little ones learning to cut straight lines.
The tree is made by cutting strips, but not cutting all the way … Read More...
Great Giant greeting card idea- Send a Hug
This project combines so many cool elements- it is personal, it is crafty, and its BIG! You know what a fan of BIG and easy projects I am. Pop on over to the blog Paging Supermom for the tutorial on … Read More...
Check Out This Lovely Stitched Nativity
Free Patterns.com is a free membership site with a ton of great patterns for all sorts of crafts. Their Christmas collection for cross stitch is wide-ranging, but I wanted in particular to point out the Blessed Creche pattern.
Designed by … Read More...
Lolly Trees from our Sister Site (And a Little Plum Pudding)
A roundup of yummy Christmas goodies from our sister site, CraftBits. Click the links for the instructions to make all these candy-filled lolly trees.
1. Find the Cadbury … Read More...
Learn about the Senses with a Fun Christmas Book
This is such a great idea! There are a lot of sensory experiences surrounding the holiday season, so why not make a little five senses book to celebrate them?
The DIY from Life Over Cs includes printables you can use, … Read More...
Project: Vintage Santa Faces Card
I love how this cute Holiday card looks like vintage Christmas wrapping paper. Nicole Spohr will show you how she stamped and colored with Colored Pencils for this sweet card. Click here to visit her blog and watch her tutorial.… Read More...
Cross Stitch Snowflake Ornaments
Because my primary craft is knitting, I love craft projects in other genres that have the feel of being inspired by knitting.
That’s probably why I love these cross-stitch snowflake ornaments from Made to Treasure. They remind me of classic … Read More...
Tip: How to Adhere Detailed Die Cuts
Detailed die cuts are beautiful but sometimes it can be difficult to figure out how to adhere them to your projects. Scrapbook Adhesives has the perfect solution and that’s adhesive sheets. Apply the adhesive sheets to your paper before you … Read More...
DIY | Make an Advent Calendar with Paper
All you need to make this Advent calendar is green and yellow colored papers, gold star stickers, a wire hanger, some string, and glue. Oh and all the treats that go inside of course!
You’ll learn a neat technique for … Read More...
A Bunch of Christmas Patterns to Stitch
If you’re looking for something to stitch for the holidays, odds are pretty good you’ll find something you like in the free Christmas cross stitch pattern section at Kreinik.
There are snowflakes and stitched greeting cards, cross-shaped bookmarks, … Read More...
Embroidery Chalk Art
If you love Embroidery and Chalk art then how about combining the two and create something a little different, something a little wow?
I love this design my Flamingo Toes. You can check out the full tutorial over on her … Read More...
Great way to cut an old recycled cd
If you like the look of recycled cds but have been intimidated by them as they can be a challenge to cut? Well, pop on over to the blog Make it Easy Crafts to see what tool she came up … Read More...
Tutorial: QAYG Trivets
Curated scraps make these quilted trivets shine like a supermoon. Made by Svetlana of S.O.T.A.K. Handmade, she takes you step-b-step how to make them. To boot, you’ll learn a construction method many quilters embrace, called Quilt As You Go.… Read More...
Six Santas to Stitch
There are tons of holiday and winter themed cross stitch charts out there, and I’m going to do my best to share some inspiring and fun ones with you throughout the season, but I really wanted to start with this … Read More...
Freebie: Nutcracker Coloring Page
Get in a festive holiday mood coloring this fun Nutcracker coloring page. I love that is has information on the history and tradition of the Nutcracker. Download it for free from Dover Publications.
-Heather
Great collection of tomato cage Christmas decorations
If you like to make Christmas trees along with the decorations that go on them pop on over to the blog The Keeper of Cherrios for a great collection of tomato cage Christmas tree ideas. Not only are there … Read More...
Creamy Potato Stacks with Garlic, Thyme, and Parmesan
Are you tired of the same old mashed potatoes as a side dish? Give this recipe from Katya at Little Broken for a different and yet elegant version. You could even enjoy this throughout the holidays and even during the … Read More...
Freebie: Holiday Mice Digital Stamp
Dashing through the snow! You can download this super cute Holiday Mice digital stamp for free from Sliekje Digi Stamps. Click here to get it.
-Heather
Looking for more digital stamps and SVG files? We love using the Design bundle … Read More...
Christmas Treat Ideas for the Kids
Here are some fun treats for the kids to make themselves or for you as a family to make together for the holidays. A great way to enjoy each others company before the craziness of the holiday rush. Toni Roberts … Read More...