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This week, we’ve gathered the greatest hand-embroidery patterns for you to try! We offer something for everyone, whether you’re a novice or an expert. Our free patterns range from simple cross-stitch designs to more complicated flower and animal motifs. With … Read More...
Here’s another for the procrastinators! DIY Camera Printed Wrapping Paper from Crafted Blog. Use a camera stencil (or any stencil really) and personal your wrapping paper to match your gift or the recipient. Of course, you might want to … Read More...
Embroidery is a centuries-old art form that anybody may appreciate. There are chosen embroidered patterns to try out whether you are a novice or an expert embroiderer.
We picked designs that are both traditional and contemporary, and we … Read More...
These fun plate Felt Plate Chargers Bonnie of “Crafts Unleashed” and they are super cute. Are you ready for Christmas? Today “Crafts Unleashed” are showing us how to create these sweet Felt Plate Chargers that would be perfect for your … Read More...
If you have a collection of buttons you’d like to display, why not make them into a pretty necklace? Kerry is sharing her tutorial for doing just that at Star Shaped and Shiny.
Michelle from Rust & Sunshine shares a free pattern for making some sports-themed Christmas ornaments – a basketball, a football, and a baseball. They’re all stitched together from craft felt. Go to her blog for the pattern and how-to.… Read More...
In need of a holiday project to occupy your time? Check out this round-up of eight last minute holiday gifts and decorations to craft. Lots of these are appropriate for having the kids help with. I’m sure the snowflake ballerinas … Read More...
Denise from Pieced Brain shares a tutorial for making this Christmas candle embroidery hoop wall art. The simple candle shapes are appliqued on to a plaid background, with fabric yo-yos for the flames. Get the tute.
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Here’s a quick Christmas gift idea for a fun ornament filled with bubble gum balls. Attach the free printable and you are all done. You could substitute the gumballs for popcorn, M&Ms, mixed nuts, or anything else your gift recipient … Read More...
Susi from Lilla Luise shows how to make her Peppermint Pinwheel Pouch. The top flap is actually half of a Dresden Plate quilt block, but made from red and white fabrics it looks like a peppermint candy. Get the tutorial… Read More...
This ornament is so fun and will help you use up some of those pesky paper scraps. It’s made by wrapping scraps of pattern papers around tiny Styrofoam balls and gluing them to a larger ball. Find more info over … Read More...
Busy wrapping presents? Check out these pretty fabric gift tags to add a little extra personality to your gifts. Blue Bird Sews walks you through this versatile tag creating method that could be customized for any holiday, birthday, retirement, or … Read More...
Counting down Christmas with some fun quick crafts, like this rustic tree ornament from Two Cheeky Monkeys. I love that it’s made out of cinnamon sticks and will add a little bit of that spicy holiday scent to your … Read More...
Here is a great project and tshirt that is perfect for the winter break! Your kids can make this shirt, then go out and make a snowman outside! Or, like us here in Florida, we can just make the tshirt … Read More...
The kids are now officially out for the Holiday Season. What better way to fill their days than by making ornaments! I love these ornaments by eighteen25 because your child can use their creativity and make each ornament completely personal! … Read More...
Our crafters come up with the cleverest ideas like this Pinecone Trees with felt balls form “the wool acorn”. These Pinecone Trees which are were on the cover of Holiday Crafts 2010 magazine. It’s super easy. Keep in mind that … Read More...
Use thrift store plates and chalkboard paint to add a fun and unique element to your wall. A quick and easy way to add a final touch to your home that will make your guests smile. See it at –>> … Read More...
This would make a delightful gift and it can be made up is a short while. Every adult or child would love this little fellow holding the yummy makings of a drink. Barbara Matthiessen made this and it is on … Read More...
I love this idea from Julee at Warm Hot Chocolate for making gingerbread house gift tags from cardboard. This is a great one to do with kids! Click here to see more.
Jessica Peck from Sweetie Pie Bakery shares a free pattern for sewing up some yummy felt Christmas cookies. They look just like the for real ones I made last weekend, though mine had a lot more calories and fat grams … Read More...
