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This year has gone by quickly, it’s already December. The Advent season has already begun and the annual Decorations are fetched from the basement or from the attic. But you could crochet your own Christmas decoration this year. Here you … Read More...
Your crispy toes and scaly heels will love you for this DIY sugar scrub. Stuff Mason jars full with this scrub, add a tag and make an easy DIY home-made gift to give this Holiday season. Eucalyptus Foot Scrub.… Read More...
Oh my goodness this has to be the cutest Elf on the Shelf post I have ever written. This goodbye to the Elf party is adorable and festive and perfect theme for a Christmas party. You have to check out … Read More...
I love these DIY Photograph Lacing cards as they are created using Photographs of your own family. That means they can be given to friends and family or even posted in the mail! Lot’s of fun to be had whilst … Read More...
Have the Crafty Christmas trees ready made and all the children need to do is come along and glue on the felt dots. These make fun Christmas activity stations in the classroom or for a Christmas Craft activity at … Read More...
You Will Need:
2 skeins of Peaches & Creme yarn. The kind you use for dishrags.
100 yards of 7/32 inch rope
U.S. H or 8 (5mm) crochet hook
Flat Bottom Rope Basket Crochet Pattern.
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These lightning quick peppermint soaps are a fun DIY holiday gift idea for friends, neighbors and teachers and can be whipped up in about ten minutes! Grab the free recipe here. Make your own Peppermint Soaps
Love this Gold bling Christmas table via Catch my Party. Christmas is always a great excuse to get your glitter on and bling that crazy out of it! Love this! All it needs is a few bottles of gold label … Read More...
I have actually made pinecones with pom poms before, in fact I am sure I have even blogged about it here. This one is a little different though as the pinecone is actually hung upside down to give it an … Read More...
This entire party was inspired by the patchwork Christmas tree invitation with it’s whimsical tree and string of ornaments graphic. Send out invitations soon, and use their coordinating address label wraps for a completed look.
Since “whimsy” is the … Read More...
This soap making tutorial is perfect for Christmas gift giving. They aren’t as hard as they look. You will need some little items such as buttons or small toys to use as embeds for your soap. Then you will need … Read More...
Before you get cranky at me this pattern is NOT in English but you can use Google translate with just the click of a button. I don’t want our readers to miss out on great “FREE” patterns. Here is the … Read More...
Put on your very own origami finger puppet show! With this Origami Finger Puppets
book by Muneji Fuchimoto.
Origami has been very popular in our house this year. It all started with the addition of a Japanese student in my … Read More...
Patience is the key to making something beautiful. These hand quilted squares are Lavender sachets but you could stuff them with whatever scent you like. I think they would make luxurious wheat bags for minor aches and pains.
Christmas parties are a highlight of the year that no-one wants to miss out on. But with many people and businesses feeling the pinch, sticking to a budget is essential.
So Partydelights have put together their top money-saving tips for … Read More...
This pattern is so fun. A new twist on traditional granny! You cane make the scarf / wrap as long or short as you like.
Worked double stranded for warmth and to hold hood shape. Free Crochet Hoodie Pattern.
Check … Read More...
I am one of those people who never goes to a salon or beauty place. I will be honest with you, I have 2 reasons.
#1 – I hate being touched by strangers.
#2 – I hate paying ridiculous amounts … Read More...
As the holiday season approaches, many people are looking for ways to create a cozy and festive atmosphere in their homes. One simple and effective way to do this is by filling your house with the delightful smells of Christmas. … Read More...
The Joy Of Lettering 
A creative exploration of contemporary hand lettering, typography & illustrated typeface. This book teaches you how to use typeface with different mediums such as water colors, metallics and even how to create your own hand drawn … Read More...