Samantha at Brainmade shows how you use some small scraps of leather and felt to make this mountaintop gift card holder. Angled pockets from felt are overlapped and stitched down to look like a mountain range. Very cool! You can … Read More...
Soap Recipe – Chocolate Mocha Soap
I am pretty sure you’re drooling right now aren’t you? These Mocha soap is a little coffee and little chocolate and a whole lot of goodness. For the full tutorial and more amazing images check out Soaprecipes101.com.
No-sew holiday purses; Santa & elf purse tutorial and pattern
These festive purses add a little holiday cheer to any outfit or can hold treats or trinkets for gifting. There are complete instructions and patterns for these Jolly little purses. They can be found on “Craft Ideas”.
DIY Vintage Christmas Decoration
This Christmas wall hanging is inspired by a similar project that Donna’s aunt made in the 1950’s or 60’s.
This project uses your own collection of vintage or costume jewelry to “decorate” a holiday wall hanging made from a simple … Read More...
How To Apply Perfume
How do you apply Perfume? Apparently I am a rubber (rub perfume onto my wrists), which is a big no-no as it breaks down the molecules of the scent. Who would have thought I would be writing a post about … Read More...
Garland – Cinnamon
Cinnamon is one of the most recognized holiday scents. This Cinnamon garland is easy to make and will not only add a rustic appeal to your table or room. It will add a beautiful fragrance.Visit www.ruffledblog.com for the full tutorial … Read More...
Tutorial: 1-hour floral and lace infinity scarf
Bev from Flamingo Toes guest blogs in the 12 Days of Handmade Gifts series at Sew Caroline with a tutorial showing how you can make an infinity scarf with layers of lace and floral fabric. It takes just an hour … Read More...
Tutorial: Fur trimmed matelasse pocket pillow
This fur trimmed pillow by Amy from Positively Splendid is pretty for Christmas and for the nearly two months of winter that follow the holiday. The front is a white matelasse fabric with a fur trimmed pocket sewn across. If … Read More...
Classic recycled gift box from a tp tube
Wow, this project brought me back to my childhood. We used to make those loop potholders to give to all the relatives when we were little. We would roll them up in a tp tube and wrap them in paper … Read More...
DIY Baby Oil
Johnson’s and Johnson’s have been getting some bad press lately with the realization that their products contain way too many chemicals lots of parents have been seeking out natural alternatives. The best thing about this recipe is that it’s easy … Read More...
Tip: DIY Washi Tape
Washi Tape is the perfect accent for cards, scrapbook pages and packages but what if you can’t find exactly the style you’re looking for? You make your own of course! The Penny Black blog has all the details.
-Heather
Sisal Snowflake Ornament Video Tutorial
CraftTestDummies have created a snowflake ornament tutorial that is perfect as a decoration for your Christmas tree or as a package topper. Using simple supplies like Krylon Glitter Spray, you can create these in no time at all.
I love … Read More...
Tutorial: Fold back neck detail
Gretchen Hirsch from Gertie’s New Blog for Better Sewing shows how you can create a fold back detail on the back of a dress you make. You can do this with any dress pattern with a fitted bodice. She shows … Read More...
Project: Stamped Apron
If you’re spending time in the kitchen this holiday season why not do it in style with a stamped apron? The Serendipitous Stamper has all the details for making one.
-Heather
Tutorial | Make a Gift Bag Without Using a Template
Kelly from Eclectically Vintage has a very clever idea for making gift bags without having to buy a special template or do tons of math. You do need a special tool, but it’s one that’s sure to be available in … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric bookmarks
Determined to give handmade this year, but you haven’t stitched a lick? Make something quick and easy like these fabric bookmarks made by Kathy of Pink Chalk Studio. Fusible web, craft paint, stamps and a cute design is all … Read More...
Felt Squirrel Ornament Tutorial
Cassie is a wife and mom to five fabulous daughters who are fourteen, eleven, nine, nine, and nine 🙂 Cassie hosts “You Go Girl” and loves fabrics and created these darling little Squirrel to hang around; like the cuties in … Read More...
Christmas Party – Easy Prep Pony Tail
I am a self confessed pony tail girl, I love the idea of it being acceptable to wear it out to a party. I definitely need to try this “Easy prep pony tail” as it looks sleek and best of … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric basket with a drawstring top
Pam from Threading My Way shows how to make a fabric basket with a drawstring top. It’s a cross between a handled fabric basket and a drawstring bag. I can think of so many uses for this! Use it to … Read More...
Tutorial: Star Garland
Lindsay of Delighted Momma had a great design for a simple, sparkly garland. Using a simple cutter, glitter and plain clay she created a great piece for her holiday decor. Being a bead maker I’d probably have made the cut … Read More...