A big huge thank you to everyone who entered the contest. I loved hearing about your favorite Christmas memory. It was so wonderful to see that our families mean so much to us and spending time with them is so … 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!
Tutorial: Christmas tree tea towel
Lindsey from Fort Worth Fabric Studio shows how you can make this Christmas tree tea towel. She uses her favorite toweling fabric (link in her post) to make the tea towel, but you could also start with a purchased plain … Read More...
Tutorial: Kids sleeping cap, plus a freebie Christmas card overlay
Jess from The Sewing Rabbit has already made Christmas jammies for all three of her kids. AND she made sleeping caps for all of them. AND she took pictures of her kids in their coordinating jammies and caps for their … Read More...
Freebie: The Light of the World Cross Stitch
As a wonderful thank you, Cross Stitching Art offers up this beautiful Madonna and Child cross stitch pattern. In order to receive this freebie, you will purchase it for free and then download the pattern. The holly surrounding mother and … Read More...
Festive Christmas Wreaths
If you haven’t started to decorate for the Christmas season, you probably will be soon enough. Find the perfect wreath to tie into the rest of your décor with this post from DIY & Crafts. Each of these 33 ideas … Read More...
Tutorial: Origami Star Ornament
Sachiko from Tea Rose Home brings a beautiful twist to traditional paper folding with her fabric version of the classic origami star ornament. In her tutorial featured over at U Create, she shows step-by-step how to transform fabric into a … Read More...
Tutorial: Embroidered Photo Transfer
I know for a fact that grandparents and aunts love to have personalized holiday presents. It is something that they treasure forever. Do Small Things with Love created a tutorial for an Embroidered Photo Transfer. It is a great … Read More...
Fancy Molded Butter
Yesterday I found a site that teaches you how to make butter and today I searched through my suggestions and found this molding technique for butter. Now the kids can make butter and then mold them into shapes. Glad heavy … Read More...
Snowman Made From Plastic Cups
When I came across this fun Christmas snowman, I knew I needed to share it with all of you. I love the concept behind it, and how simple it is to put together. Best of all, it can be made … Read More...
How to Roast a Thanksgiving Turkey
I remember the first time I roasted a turkey. I was so worried that I would forget to take the giblets in plastic out of the turkey and that it would be as dry as the turkey from National Lampoon’s … Read More...
Beautiful Christmas Centerpieces
The Christmas season is by far one of my favorite holidays to celebrate, and decorate for. I love the lights, the colors, the music, and the smells. I also love entertaining and the Holidays are the perfect time to gather … Read More...
Tutorial: Felt pom pom Christmas tree ornaments
Mel from One Crafty Mumma made these whimsical felt and pom pom Christmas tree ornaments. The pom poms create a fluffy tree shape on a felt background. She shares a tutorial showing how she did it. You could also make … Read More...
Tutorial: Felt mini Christmas book ornaments, plus a free printable
Steph from The Silly Pearl shares a tutorial for making these mini Christmas book ornaments. The covers are made of felt, with cardstock titles and cardstock pages sewn into the inside. She includes a free printable for 5 books that … Read More...
Tutorial: Scrap ribbon gift tags
Melissa from Sweet Escape shows how you can use your smaller scraps of ribbons to make these festive gift tags. Obviously they’re nice for Christmas, but do them up in other colors and you’ll have all the tags you need … Read More...
Let It Snow!
It seems like old man winter has decided to make an early appearance around my neck of the woods. While the temperatures take a turn for the cold, I can stay inside my cozy house and stitch up these adorable … Read More...
Alpine Mint Hot Chocolate
Winter is making an early appearance this weekend. It has already wreaked havoc in the Midwest. I’m not ready to hear that dreaded S-word (snow)! Shhh! Hot Chocolate is one of our favorites for the long, cold winter months.
So … Read More...
Pottery Barn Knockoff – Christmas Sign
We all love a good knockoff project, especially when it will save us a lot of money! This tutorial from Two It Yourself shows you EXACTLY how to make this sign for next to nothing. If you are a regular … Read More...
White Chocolate Coconut Cream Pie Parfaits
Elegant looking, but easy! My kind of dessert!
Listen to the oohs and aahs in your mind as you imagine serving this lovely dessert for Thanksgiving, Christmas or any party.
If you’ve been following me, you know I’m all about … Read More...
22 Ideas For Your Holiday Crafting
With Thanksgiving quickly approaching, we know that Christmas will be just around the corner, so get a head start on your crafting. Or you can at least start planning your holiday crafting. These 22 ideas have been put together by … Read More...
Free pattern: Santa face Christmas ornament or throw pillow
Sabra from Sew A Straight Line shares a free pattern at Skip To My Lou showing how to make a Santa face Christmas ornament. With a hand stitched felt face on a plaid background, it was a warm homespun look. … Read More...