What a cute idea and it keep those cables neat and orderly with this “koala cable organizer”. Onel hosts “Onelman” a bilingual (English-Indonesian) blog, sharing crafting experiments. She is a weekend crafter and blogger (or so she calls herself). She … Read More...
Felt Campfire, stick, log, marshmallow and smore Tutorial
I think everyone, young and old will like playing with this awesome “Stuffed Felt Campfire play set… Complete with felt ‘smores and magnetic marshmallow and roasting sticks”! Lindsay hosts “Lindsay & Drew” a blogs filled with clever ideas. Lindsay relates: … Read More...
Christmas Tree Skirt Tutorial
From “Knock off Décor” and here! “Remember that pretty felt wreath pillow from yesterday? Well, Jody from Homey Home Design loved it so much she decided to whip up a matching tree skirt this year. Jody sewed a simple … Read More...
Sandwich “Hot Cocoa”
Drink your lunch kids, especially on a day like today (in DC it’s cold and dank and drizzly). Make a “hot cocoa” sandwich HERE at Little Nummies.
Simple Puzzle Project for Little Hands
This is a great project that you can make as a gift for the holiday season, or just something to keep the kiddos busy while you cook dinner! Putting puzzles together is fun and educational for kids…head on over to … Read More...
Tutorial: Tips and supplies for sewing on leather
I’ve been seeing lots of awesome sewing projects using leather (or faux leather). The leather looks cool, but it can be tricky to sew on if you don’t have the right supplies, or if you try to sew on it … Read More...
Tutorial: Quilt-y mini advent calendar
Now this is a clever idea Jane of Quilt Jane had when she made up this mini advent calendar starting with a quilt block. Once quilted and bound, you can hang it on your tree or door, then watch as … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a Paper Gift Bag
Visit What Shall We Make Today and find out how to cut, score and a fold a piece of A4 cardstock
into a cute gift bag for the holidays.
-Heather
Mason Jar Escort Cards
Another lovely way to use mason jars for a wedding: escort cards! Get the tutorial at Emmaline Bride.
Make a felt Santa ornament
Make a cute plump Santa — or a whole collection of them — to use as gift tie-ons or tree ornaments. Jenni of The Vintage Umbrella shares the pattern and shows us how. See her tutorial.
Pottery Barn Knock-off Pillow for the holidays Tutorial
Jody hosts “Homey Home Designs” and is the mother of 4 children) She loves to create spaces that are functional, organized, but beautiful. Her goal is to recreate what she already owns and staying on a budget. For Jody, decorating … Read More...
Tutorial: Pieced stripe chevron dress bodice
Jess from Craftiness Is Not Optional guest blogs in the Basic Bodice Design series at iCandy Handmade with a tutorial showing how to piece striped fabric to create a chevron effect on a dress bodice. It’s a pretty detail to … Read More...
Tutorial: All-weather tote from laminated cotton
Sew4Home shows how to make an all-weather tote bag using laminated cotton fabric. It’s a roomy tote with wide straps so it’s comfortable to carry on your shoulders. There’s a zippered pocket on the outside, and a patch pocket on … Read More...
Project: Gift Card Holder from a Envelope
The October Afternoon blog has directions for turning a plain old white envelope into a fabulous stitched gift card holder. Click here for the tutorial.
-Heather
Snowglobe Cake
This simple idea has so much potential. Just invert a glass bowl over a cake to make a snowglobe, and you can build any edible scene you like inside. Find recipe HERE at Taste of Home.
Tutorial: Sherpa boot coverups
Jessica from Me Sew Crazy figured out a way to make a plain pair of suede boots look like a pair of sherpa boots. She created a wrap for the top out of sherpa fabric. It ties in place so … Read More...
Homemade Hot Cocoa Mix Gifts
Are you a homemade holidays sort of gift giver? I usually am, and usually include at least one homemade item (usually cookies, predictably) with my gifts. The homemade gift may be skipped this year what with having a newborn, but … Read More...
Tutorial: Festive felt holiday pillow
Stef from Girl. Inspired. guest blogs in the Bake, Craft, and Sew Along series at Skip To My Lou with a tutorial showing how to make her Festive Flower Pillow. The large felt petals have a sculpted effect. The center … Read More...
Gift DIY: Homemade Lotion Bars
There are lots of recipes out there for homemade lotion bars…here are a few I like including a very down to earth tutorial from the folks at Frugal by Choice here. Another great tutorial is from Jillee at One … Read More...
Tutorial: Getting Started with Cold Process Soap
‘Tis the season to embark on new crafting adventures and Amy at Homestead Revival has a great “here’s how I make soap” post geared for beginners. As she points out, this doesn’t replace a good book, but it’s a wonderful … Read More...
