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Cozy Tabletop Christmas Trees from gently worn or cast-off sweaters DIY

December 13, 2013 by Linda Lanese

 

sweater treesThese darling trees come from BH&G and are made from sweaters no longer wearable.  Refurbished and ready for their new lives as “Cozy Tabletop Christmas Trees “! To make the middle tree: Slide a papier-mâché cone into one arm … Read More...

Christmas Decorations using Felt

December 11, 2013 by Linda Lanese

Linda's felt decorationsOur Linda from Italy has created some fun Christmas Decorations using felt.  She tells us these are very simple because she uses pre-printed felt and cuts various designs like balls, stars and teapots and then sews them together with … Read More...

Christmas Elf Felt Wine Bottle Covers instructions

December 11, 2013 by Linda Lanese

elf wine hatThis is the first of its kind I have seen; too cute from HGTV 🙂 Before you bring a bare bottle of wine to your next holiday soiree, dress it up like an elf. First cut felt into an eight-inch-by-10-inch … Read More...

Christmas continues with natural handmade trees from Sweden, instructions

December 10, 2013 by Linda Lanese

handmade treesI am letting Melinda of “Me & Alice” explain how her and her boys created their Christmas tree projects 🙂  This year it will be not so much red accents in the Lind Bergska home … however; most of it … Read More...

Christmas Gift or Treat Bags from Old Sweaters DIY

December 10, 2013 by Linda Lanese

no sew sweater gift bag DIYThis is the cutest gift bag made from an old sweater by; Maria of “Shop Girl”!  Shop girl, it’s a reference to her favorite movie… You’ve Got Mail! To make this bag YOU WILL NEED: 1 cable knit sweater, Ribbon, … Read More...

No SEW Ruffle Christmas Tree Skirt

December 9, 2013 by Linda Lanese

No sew ruffle tree skirt

I think this is one of most stunning tree skirts I have ever seen and I am sure it would cost a pretty penny to buy something close to it.  Nicole of “Puttin’ on the G.R.I.T.S.” tried her hand at … Read More...

How to make Christmas Ornaments with Felt

December 8, 2013 by Linda Lanese

Felt  Ornaments

This year Birgit who lives in Denmark made the cutest Christmas ornaments with thin felt. She didn’t have to use any specific patterns, but looked for inspiration online and added her own personal touch to each project. She has a … Read More...

Dress up your books in Felt for the holidays

December 8, 2013 by Linda Lanese

Dress Up a BookDeer template

How stunning is this book cover with Deer’s being the big decor statement for the past couple of years.  Find this tutorial at BH&G.  A coffee table book becomes a work of art with an easy felt cover. Open … Read More...

Make a Christmas pudding advent calendar

December 7, 2013 by Linda Lanese

Advent CalendarI really like this advent calendar in its bright colors and size.  Some are so large and this would make a darling gift for someone to use next year. Spread a little festive cheer with this Christmas pudding calendar, which … Read More...

Christmas Felt mitten pattern DIY

December 6, 2013 by Linda Lanese

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Amy lives in a small house near the ocean in Los Angeles with her four children and husband.  Her blog is “Nana Company, Pretty Little Things” Amy is a “see it- do it” kind of girl and loves trying new … Read More...

Santa ornament – free felt pattern

December 6, 2013 by Linda Lanese

Santa DIYMaz is a self-taught crafter, and her blog is “Be A Crafter xD” combining her habit with business. Maz says Felt is her 3rd favorite material for craft and this is her first  free felt pattern or tutorial of  her … Read More...

Small Christmas gifts DIY

December 5, 2013 by Linda Lanese

hollyhorse

Alexander lives in Volgograd and blogs at “Kalinka” has two ideas for us.  First how to make a quick and easy holly from felt and a darling Sewing Pattern for a toy horse made of felt as Christmas tree ornaments.  … Read More...

Reusable felt Christmas gift bags Tutorial

December 5, 2013 by Linda Lanese

reusable felt Christmas gift bag

These darling earth friendly bags come from Carla of “blueberry junkie” and they are a wonderful idea.  Felt is a great material to work with, as it doesn’t fray, therefore, it requires minimal sewing. This tutorial is for a … Read More...

American Felt and Craft-The Blog is having their Hipster Tree Complete

December 5, 2013 by Linda Lanese

Hipster tree

In the posting I did earlier is the “Ugly Sweater Felt Christmas Ornaments” and they have several other Hipster Ornaments and show us the completed tree and you can find anything on the tree you would like to make.  Have … Read More...

Ugly Sweater Felt Christmas Ornaments

December 5, 2013 by Linda Lanese

Ugly Sweater Felt Christmas Ornaments

American Felt and Craft-The Blog is having their Hipster Week and these “Ugly Sweater Felt Christmas Ornaments” are too much fun and easy with all the supplies you will need and a pattern template.  They are giving us the idea … Read More...

Mini Felt Chain DIY

December 4, 2013 by Linda Lanese

Mini Felt Chain DIY2Jane of “Buzzmills” loves fabric and finds so much joy in beautiful fabric and beautiful things that are made from them. Today she is sharing one of the most cherished Christmas crafts with us’ although she updated it to a … Read More...

A Cozy Christmas: Gift Wrap

December 3, 2013 by Linda Lanese

sweather wrappingsweather wrapping1Sisters, Emily & Sarah are constantly working to have more efficient, beautiful lives and homes. I am sure you will find their postings fun and inspiring.  Their “Cozy Christmas: Gift Wraps” are such a stunning idea and I am so … Read More...

DIY Gingerbread Christmas Ornaments

December 2, 2013 by Linda Lanese

gingerbread man

Daria is a 28 year old freelance writer/social media enthusiast, living in Cluj Napoca, Romania.  Her Blog is “Kittenhood” and today she is sharing her “How to make gingerbread out of felt, and hang them in the tree for Christmas”.… Read More...

White Yarn Christmas Wreath DIY

December 2, 2013 by Linda Lanese

Yarn and Felt to Make a Wreath

Better Homes & Gardens have the prettiest wreaths to make for Christmas.  This Red felt rosettes and holiday berries Wreath add festive cheer to this simple wreath form wrapped in white worsted yarn is a real eye catcher.

Mini Christmas Tree, Logs Hair Pins, Snowmen; tutorial & patterns

November 25, 2013 by Linda Lanese

mini treeslog cakessnowmen

Onel is worried that we are getting tired of her darling mini projects, well I am not, they are so adorable. Once again Onel from the bilingual (English-Indonesian) blog, “Onelmon” has a neat tutorial as always in English for us. … Read More...

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