Head over to Grosgrain for a free pattern for making a neckerchief scarf. It’s a short scarf, but there’s a loop on one of the ends that you can pull the other end through, so it’ll stay nice and snug … Read More...
Christmas, 4 Part Advent Calendar Tutorials
Amy the host of “While Wearing Heels” created this larger than life Advent Calendar that I am sure all kids will love. You will find patterns for all the darling pocket embellishments. She has presented this project in four separate … Read More...
Thanksgiving drink charms tutorial
Kristen hosts “Make the best of everything” out of Ottumwa, Iowa and as the name suggests, she try to make the best of everything; which is a pretty good attitude to have. She is having Thanksgiving this year for 20 … Read More...
Amy’s four quilts for Sandy effort
Amy of Diary of a Quilter said after experiencing her first winter weather, decided to do something for Hurricane Sandy victims who lost their homes. She made up four quilts in one week, selecting warm flannel fabrics from her stash … Read More...
Tutorial: Make this cool graphic print on fabric
P.S. – I Made This shares a tutorial over at Birch Box showing how you can create this cool graphic print using fabric paint and a paint marker. They show the print on fabric napkins, but it would also be … Read More...
Free pattern: Christmas pickle
Squee! I don’t know what culture this comes from; but if you’ve ever been to Atkins, Arkansas (The Pickle Capital of the World), then you know that every Christmas tree is supposed to have a pickle ornament hidden somewhere. Abby … Read More...
Tutorial: How to Make Metallic Leaves
Lex of WhatTheCraft shared a tutorial on how to make a metallic leaf… leaves. In this case, she uses a genuine leaf to make the impression in clay with metallic powders to highlight. You could accomplish the same with … Read More...
Tutorial: Covered zipper pillow backing
A pillow front this pretty deserves a stellar back closure and Amy of Amy Made That! gave it one – a covered zipper. She wrote up a tutorial for how to do it. So, skip the envelope. Go to her … Read More...
Tip: Make Stamps from Wood Embellishments
Helga at the My Artist Life blog has a great idea for using small wooden embellishments. She’s adhered them to corks and used them as stamps, how clever! Click here to find out more. I think I *need* some of … Read More...
The Advent Calendar Project Week 22 Felt Owls
Kat of “just crafty enough” started The Advent Calendar Project way back on June 1, 2012. Today she is sharing her week 22 project her lovable felt Owls to slip into one of the pockets of The Advent Calendar. … Read More...
Project: Folded Paper Treat Holder
Visit Alipeep’s Art blog and find out how to turn a 12″ x 12″ piece of paper into a pretty treat holder. These are great for giving candy, coffee or tea packets.
-Heather
DIY Painting: White Cherry Blossom Tree
I hope you don’t mind if I share one of my own projects with you today. See my daughter moved out last weekend. *sniff* She’s the first of my four to venture out on her own and I couldn’t be … Read More...
Rhinestone Recycled Ornament
How pretty is this? Just imagine the beautiful light it will throw off when reflecting against your Christmas tree lights! This pretty ornament is made from recycled materials, pretty rhinestones and Mod Podge. Get the tutorial over at Mod Podge … Read More...
Yarn Wrapped Hurricanes
This beautiful but simple candle holders are perfect for a Hanukkah centerpiece or you could change the colors and use them for any holiday you like! Red, green and gold for Christmas, earth tones for Thanksgiving, the list goes on. … Read More...
Tutorial: ‘Happy Trees’ mini quilt by Jacey
Jacey of Jaceycraft made this lovely min quilt she calls Happy Trees, and entered it in the Holiday Craft Bash. She shares on her blog how to make it with great instructions and lots of photos. Get the tutorial… Read More...
Cheesecake “Mashed Potatoes and Gravy”
Mmm… mashed potatoes with gravy. This looks so delicious for Thanksgiving dinner. Except it’s not actually mashed potatoes with gravy. It’s cheesecake with caramel. And for once, the trick-of-the-eye dessert sounds and looks just as delicious as the fake out. … Read More...
Owls {Crafts and Activities}
I don’t know what it is about the Fall season that gets us all crazy for owls! I’m looking at my kitchen table that has an owl tablecloth on it right now! The Educators’ Spin on It has some great … Read More...
Paper Turkey
In our busy lives as parents, sometimes its great to take minute and be able to make memories with your kids through simple crafts. Here is one that only involves paper! So cute, and so easy. You can find the … Read More...
Sparkle Paint
My older children are always begging me to use the craft glitter glue that they receive for their birthdays. Unfortunately, the glue usually ends up on my table or floor or in their hair.
I think this sparkle paint would … Read More...
How to make a recycled material matching game
Over at the blog Sol da eira: Jogo de enroscar there is a tutorial on how to make a matching game made with recycled screw lids.
