Mmm, the perfect combination of sweet and salty, I’m a true addict of chocolate-covered pretzels. Especially when they are shaped into other thngs. Make Star of David chocolate pretzels HERE at Design Megillah.
Tutorial: Sew a sash for a girl’s fancy dress
Is there anything more girly on a dress than a wide sash tied into a big bow at the back? Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs shows how you can make one for the next dress that you sew. Whether you … Read More...
Tutorial | Trees and Hearts Gift Tags
Kathie from Curious and CatCat shares the steps for making these gift tags with a tree and heart design. I love the homespun look the stitched frame gives! Click here to see the tutorial.
Three Dimensional Dolls
You have seen a 3-D Tardis I posted about before. Well, now there are 3-D dolls to go along with the Tardis. The patterns are available at Rhaben’s various online’s sites. Check out the info.
Tutorial: Sew up a Christmas pillowcase
Kristen Duke from Capturing Joy guest blogs in the Swell Noel series at Positively Splendid with a tutorial showing how to sew up a special Christmas pillowcase. Each side is made from a different novelty print, so it’s like two … Read More...
DIY Felt Mr. & Mrs. Gingerbread Couple Ornaments
I found this darling Mr. & Mrs. Gingerbread on ZEST Digital Magazine. I think we have all made Mr. & Mrs. Santa Clauses, but the gingerbread couple are darling. Create these whimsical felt gingerbread people to use as ornaments, gifts … Read More...
Pinecone Tree
Brilliant and beautiful don’t you think? This pine tree is made from a Styrofoam cone and the scales of a pinecone. The look is rustic and inviting and it’s oh so inexpensive! See the full tutorial over at House in … Read More...
Project: Stamped Snowflake Puzzle
If your looking to make a fun gift for a younger child puzzles are perfect! Visit B-Inspired Mama for directions for stamping a simple wooden puzzle.
-Heather
Free pattern: Teddy bear hooded bath towel
Amber from Crazy Little Projects makes the cutest hooded bath towels for babies and little kids. Her latest design is this sweet teddy bear hooded towel that a little one can wrap up in after a bath. She shares a … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a lanyard
Tonya from The Crafty Mummy shows how to make a fabric lanyard. The swivel hook at the bottom can attach to a name tag or even a small set of keys. She made one to wear to a conference, but … Read More...
The Miffy Angel Sandwich
Thanks to this sandwich, here is my new favorite children’s character: Miffy, the creator of which, Dick Bruna, from the Netherlands, is also known for this angel who tells a bunny couple they will have Miffy. Make the Miffy … Read More...
Tutorial | Festive Stationery
Daria from Kittenhood shares a simple and stylish way to dress us plain stationery for the holiday season. Click here to see more.
Freebie | 6 Printable Gingerbread House Designs
The designers at We Love to Illustrate are offering up six different printable gingerbread house designs. From classical to whimsical you’re sure to find one you like. Simply print, cut, fold and stick! Click here to go to … Read More...
Pretty pink stitching from JMD
Check out this new project from Janet M. Davies of JMD Designs! Janet says,
… Read More...A must for ever person that sews; either for themselves or to give as a gift. The tote bag is lined and the front has
Packing Peanut Igloo
I’ve always thought that packing peanuts could have such a better life used in a craft. THIS, my friends, is the craft that packing peanuts want to be a part of. You and your kids will have so much fun … Read More...
DIY Snow Globes {Kid Craft}
A while ago, I saw a ‘calm down jar’ on Pinterest that involved lots of glitter and a bottle. My girls were begging me to make the calm down bottle just so they could watch the glitter fall to the … Read More...
Tutorial: Pom pom trimmed cushions made from tea towels
Torie Jayne shows how to make a small pom pom trimmed cushion out of a tea towel. You’ll get the front and the back of the cushion out of one towel. The back has a button closure so it’s easy … Read More...
Homemade for the holidays: Cranberry Fig Solid Sugar Scrub
So there are three weeks left to handcraft for the holidays, and we’re going to have one totally and completely do-able idea here every day between now and then. These are projects that won’t take a ton of time, don’t … Read More...
Fun with Tangerines
Here in the States, we’re all about the sweets for Christmas. We should get on board with the Netherlands and throw some tangerines in the mix, too, to celebrate Sinterklaas’s arrival. Check out these easy tangerine ideas, great for the … Read More...
Twilight Party! Chocolate Mousse and Raspberry Dessert
Are you still hanging on to the Twilight series? Apparently the latest flick is the number one movie in the world, so I’m betting many of you are. If so, check out this collection of bloggers hosting a virtual Twilight … Read More...