Jane of “Buzzmills” has been sitting down to listen to their audio Advent calendar from Sparkle Stories. It’s been such a nice way to unwind at the end of the day and she has really been enjoying all of its … Read More...
Easy Christmas Ideas from Martha Stewart
I think this “Mistletoe Gift Seals” creates the loveliest gifts. Martha knows how to make elegant gifts.
Tutorial: Grandmas Kitchen Towels
Jen from Eat. Sleep. Make. shares a tutorial showing how to make these Anthropologie-inspired gingham and floral kitchen towels. She calls them Grandmas Kitchen Towels and they certain invoke the feeling of days gone by and the comfort of grandma’s … Read More...
A Cute Butterfly for New Knitters
If you’re teaching a child — or, heck, an adult — to knit over the holidays, or you’re a new stitcher yourself, I’ll bet you’ll like this little knit butterfly tutorial from Knitting Image.
These little bugs are made out … Read More...
Advent calendar made with a gift
Normally Advent calendars are an object that is filled with lots of little gifts behind each door this one is made up of all the little doors but the gift is the actual base of the Advent calendar. Pop on … Read More...
Project: 3D Paper Snowflake
The Artist and Craftsman Supply Facebook page has step by step photo directions for turning a square of paper into a lovely snowflake, perfect for an ornament or gift bow.
-Heather
Project: Winter Forest Card
Bead Embroidery Snowflake
The S-word results in empty bread and milk shelves in my neck of the woods – to say we don’t deal well with snow in the South is an understatement. But that doesn’t mean we don’t like watching snowflakes fall … Read More...
Felted Beads Tutorial and Pine Cone Christmas Ornaments
If you have never made “felted balls” here is a refresher tutorial on making felt balls and darling “Pine Cone Christmas Ornaments” by Birgit of “By Number 19” certainly has a way with felt. You can paint the Christmas tree … Read More...
DIY -Stone Platter Plate
I absolutely love how rustic this table looks. The colors are simple but amazing. Perfect for an outdoor party or even a Kids Camping or Dinosaur themed party. Serving food on a piece of slate was very popular and I … Read More...
DIY Felt Flower Christmas Tree
“The Happy Housie” the meaning behind this blogs is Krista’s being a housie means that houses are her passion and her hobby! This “DIY Felt Flower Christmas Tree” is totally stunning and something you will keep for years. I love … Read More...
Tutorial: Finishing leather edges
I’ve been seeing lots and lots of DIYs involving leather lately. It’s a beautiful accent, but it does require different methods and tools than most of us sewers are used to. Jessica from Running With Scissors shows several ways you … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy faux fur vest
Caroline from Sew Caroline shares a tutorial for an easy-to-make faux fur vest. You won’t need a pattern; just trace around a vest that fits you to get the shapes. The front edge and hem are finished with a band … Read More...
How to make felt reindeer
How to make charming little reindeer; handmade with love to keep at home or give as gifts to spread Christmas cheer from “Better Homes and Gardens. They have a Reindeer template and com instructions for this little guy 🙂
Molly’s Sketchbook: Ribbon Candy Felt Ornaments & Garland
Try a few of this darling “Molly’s Sketchbook: Ribbon Candy Felt Ornaments” from “purl Bee” There is always a complete tutorial and you can also buy the supplies needed for the candy FROM “Purl Soho”. You can use these is … Read More...
Tutorial: Reusable felt gift sack
Karin from Leigh Laurel Studios shows how you can make a reusable gift bag out of felt. The boxed bottoms and the body of the felt give them shape and allow them to stand up on their own, just like … Read More...
Who’s up for a Snowball fight? DIY Indoor snowballs
I have been making these snowballs for Christmas for the kids for a indoor snowball fight. I used Martha’s Sheep tutorial without the head, tail or legs and her method works well. I am going to bag them up for … Read More...
Project: Stand Up Card with Box
Here’s a very detailed card to make for someone really special, it stands up and also has a small box to hold a small gift. Find all the directions and templates over on the Stempeleinmaleins blog.
-Heather
Felt Gift Bags with Buttons tutorial
Every year near Christmas Karin of “Leigh Laurel Studios” is compelled to pull felt out of the fabric stash and come up with a new way to use it. In addition to a variety of ornaments, this year, she created … Read More...
Paper Christmas Decorations Tutorial using Dingbats
Forget the notion of classic Holiday images and take a look at this Handmade paper cones made using Dingbats.
Birgit from bynumber19.com shares her wonderful and little unusual tutorial.