Martha Stewart has 32 Easy Christmas Crafts for you to make. Many are very simple and can be done at the last minute. I am sure you will find something that will inspire you.
Pottery Barn Inspired: Christmas Holly Berry Wreath Pillow Tutorial
Brandi is a Wife and the Mother of 2 and blogs at “Don’t Disturb This Groove”. Brandi made this lovely: “Holly Berry Wreath Pillow” inspired by Pottery Barn. Her pillow was featured on “Knock off Décor”! Get over to “Don’t … Read More...
Tutorial: Personalized first aid kit for teacher
Here’s an idea for a cute and useful gift for teacher – a personalized first aid kit. Lindsay from Diary of a Crafty Lady shows how to make one. It’s a simple felt pouch with Velcro closure and the teacher’s … Read More...
Inspired Ideas, The Christmas Issue
I just came across this free online magazine “Inspired Ideas, The Christmas Issue” with the most fabulous projects and I found several you will love like these “Felt Ornaments” and this “Peace on Earth Wreath”! Many of the projects have … Read More...
Felt Peace Wreath Tutorial
We all know Betz White’s felting projects and her books, TV appearances and magazine features. Betz has this pretty and easy “’Felt Peace Wreath Tutorial” with a pattern and completes tutorial.
Technique: Stamped Holiday Cake
Stamping and cake together? Yes, please! Wow your family and friends this holiday season with a stamped cake! The Papercrafts blog has all the details.
-Heather
Tutorial: Quick to make child’s skinny bow tie
Liz from Cotton & Curls shows a child’s skinny bow tie that’s quick to make. If you’re needing a dressy Christmas outfit for your boy, a bow tie like this would dress up a button up shirt and khakis. They’re … Read More...
Tutorial: Felt Christmas light garland
Amanda at The Crafty Cupboard shows how you can make a garland of Christmas lights that won’t ever burn out. That’s because they’re made from felt. Cute idea!! Her tutorial is part of the Holiday Sewing Tour hosted by Jamie … Read More...
DIY Dominoes Watch
I looked at this picture on Pinterest and thought to myself. Why didn’t I ever think of that myself.
Look at this picture. 🙂 Enough said. No links – but if you want the kit to a clock you can … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew cut out boots
Marta from 2nd Funniest Thing shows how to make these cut out boots, no sewing required. You’ll start with a pair of tall boots, cutting them down to ankle boots and removing part of the back around the heel. Go … Read More...
DIY Christmas Decor
Lisa has some nice tutorials on her site “Grey Luster Girl” and I found two she posted to share with you. Lisa recreated this “DIY Dollar Store Reindeer Makeover” and her “DIY Felt Cone Christmas Tree” made from an empty … Read More...
Gold Wreath Tutorial
And after a simple hiatus yesterday when we discussed things other than Christmas, we are back with Christmas wreaths!
More than a tutorial, this is an idea and a wonderfully implemented one at that!
In fact, this is one idea … Read More...
Project: Wine Tags
Don’t show up at a holiday party empty handed! If you’re bring a gift that comes in a bottle dress it up with a festive, fun tag. The Paper, Ink and Smiles blog has directions for making a great bottle … Read More...
Amy’s Tween Sewing Survival Guide
Believe it or not, it is possible to sew clothes that tweens will love. Granted, you probably won’t be making many ruffle pants or Peter Pan collars for them. But you can do it. Amy from Sews N Bows sews … Read More...
Tutorial: Loopy yarn scarf, no knitting or crocheting required
Carol from Pure Sugar guest blogs at Sugar Bee Crafts with a tutorial showing how you can make this loopy yarn scarf, without knitting or crocheting a stitch. Instead, you use your sewing machine to make the loops of yarn … Read More...
Felt Christmas Tree Ornament tutorial
Amy of “This Heart of Mine” is a wife, mother of two and a maker. Making is her thing whether it is food, DIYs or photos of her children. Follow Amy on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Bloglovin and Twitter to keep … Read More...
Sabra gives advice on sewing for tween boys
If tweens are a difficult group to sew for, tween boys might be near impossible. But not to Sabra from Sew a Straight Line. She sews up all kinds of awesomeness for her tween boy. She guest blogs at … Read More...
Felt Ornaments and Christmas tree made with Decorative Machine Stitching DIY
Karin owns Leigh Laurel Studios, is based in New Hampshire. Karin has the loveliest Felt Ornaments for us to make. She decorated hers on a sewing machine, but you can use hand Embroidery or use paints or inks if you … Read More...
Tutorial: Sleep ‘N Read Travel Pillow
Free Spirit Fabrics shares a free PDF project sheet for making this Sleep ‘N Read Travel Pillow. It has handles at the top to make it easy to carry, and a pocket on the side where you can hide favorite … Read More...
Tutorial: Zippered pouch with rounded leather bottom
Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how to make a zippered pouch with rounded leather bottoms. If you don’t have leather, you could also just use a solid colored piece of fabric for a color blocked pouch. You … Read More...