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Twinkling lights looks so pretty at night, even lovelier at twilight! Nothing says the holidays more than festive lights either, so learn how to make this pretty wreath from tulle and light up your doorway this holiday season. Tutorial –>> … Read More...
This is definitely a post to bookmark if you have health, and even allergy, concerns about food coloring. One Handed Cooks has great advice on how to achieve different colors naturally. Just look at all these pretty shades! Find the … Read More...
Yikes, that title sounds like I mean something horribly different. I would never do that to Rudolph!! I mean a sandwich in the likeness of Rudolph.
I have two Rudolphs in a row for you… First up, a simple, easy … Read More...
Do you love that woodsy style? Moose, bears, cabins and canoes? The up north look is very popular, and this simple design requires no pattern and step by step instructions are included –>> North Woods Gift Box.
Really there is not an easier body butter recipe ever…coconut oil and your mixer. Recipients never need to know how easy this luxurious body butter is. We’ll never tell. Head to Sweet Anna’s for the details.
Jennifer Roach has step by step directions on her blog for making this jolly Santa card. btw I love the name of her blog: ” I said I’d never have a blog but I changed my mind” 🙂
-Heather
What could hold more holiday appeal than Kelly’s mitten garland next to the wooden sled, this picture would make a lovely greeting card. Back to the mitten garland! Kelly of “Live Laugh Rowe” is an amazing crafters and uses felt … Read More...
Liz from Cotton & Curls shows how she made this Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer throw pillow. She printed the reindeer illustration on the fabric for the pillow. A red yarn pom pom gives him his big ol’ shiny nose. … Read More...
A simple project with lots of glittery fun. What crafter doesn’t like glitter after all? So brighten up your already festive decorations with some glass ornaments and glitter. Tutorial –>> vitamini handmade: Vintage-style glittered ornaments.
Melissa from Melly Sews guest blogs in the Knock It Off series at Elegance & Elephants with a how-to for this raglan sleeved tee with snaps at the front shoulders. She made it for her little boy, but it would … Read More...
These bangles are really stunning! They are made using acrylic fragments, stamping and glitter. Not only would they make lovely jewelry pendants but also gift tags, cell phone charms, etc. Visit the Stampendous blog for all the details.
-Heather
Are you looking for a unique ornament or gift? Try this photo block ornament tutorial by Melanie at Bear Rabbit Bear Crafts. She shares two options for making these : painted or covered with paper. Click here to go … Read More...
It’s not easy making a homemade gift for a guy. At least the guys in my life are hard to shop for, let alone create for. This tutorial sounds about right. Find the recipes, packaging how-tos and link to a … Read More...
Nathalie from An Ounce of Creativity shares all the steps for making this desktop calendar using Instagram photos. She shows how she used her binding machine to make the calendar, and provides a link to a free printable 2013 … Read More...
I’m with Ricochet and Away–I had no idea that sequin covered satin Christmas balls were a vintage craft. I made them tons of times when I was little. These are especially fun though; I love the bright colors achieved … Read More...
Another take on gift tags – these ones are wood grained – from the nice people at LiveLaughRowe. If you wanted your wood grain to show up you could do a rub with a little brown or tan (on the … Read More...
Heather is sharing three beautiful holiday pendant projects at Humble Beads. Using Heather’s new polymer clay leaf and berry beads, you can recreate each of these fabulous designs. Stock up at Heather’s Etsy shop and get crafting! These would … Read More...
Great idea and wonderful packaging! This scrub is so easy and has so few ingredients you could plan to make quite a few as gifts (but save one for yourself). Get the tutorial from Amy at The Idea Room here… Read More...
Turn bok pages into this gorgeous holiday star, perfect for hanging on the wall! There’s a full step by step tutorial that will get you creating this in no time, just in time for the holidays. Tutorial –>> Adventsstjärnor i … Read More...
Ever wanted to just trick out your phone case? Or maybe you have a young person or teenager on your Christmas list that loves that sort of thing? No matter the age, if bling is their thing then this is … Read More...
