Head on over to MudPie Studio if you are looking to try something a bit different with your soap dispenser. You can change the poem if you like it’s up to you. All you need is a bottle of el … Read More...
How to make a recycled sock Santa
Awe this is darling. Thanks to Elvi for sending in a link to her blog Lolovie where she shared her easy tutorial on how to make a recycled sock Santa.
How to make a snowman basket
What I love about this basket is how the handle looks like the headband part of the earmuffs! Read the easy tutorial on how to make this upcycled Snowman basket over at Beth Watson’s blog.
Tutorial: Make it Snow!
At least, you can make it snow in your little polymer clay world. The tutorial is in Russian but the necessary bit – the mixture for the snowglobe liquid – is down at the bottom in English so don’t miss … Read More...
Snow Globes
I am seeing these all over the blog world lately…these kid globes are especially fun since they have cartoon and movie characters in them! I could see this being a fun ‘school break’ project for a bunch of friends over … Read More...
Simple Block Nativity Craft for Kids
I have been looking for a simple nativity craft for my children, and I believe I have stumbled upon the best one!! Head to Brimful Curiosities to see how to make a simple nativity scene out of one block of … Read More...
Beaded Snowflakes
These snowflakes are perfect for little hands to practice their hand/eye coordination. I think we need to make these here in Florida since they are the only snowflakes we’ll see this year!! Head to The Chocolate Muffin Tree for the … Read More...
Tutorial: Vintage photo throw pillow
Amy from Positively Splendid shows how to make this lovely vintage photo throw pillow. The photo is printed on to inkjet printable fabric and “framed” with a stenciled design. This would be such a neat way to display an old … Read More...
Tutorial: Two-tone fabric gift sacks with sturdy sides
Sew4Home shows how to make their Two-Tone Gift Bags in two sizes. The sides of the bag are heavily interfaced so they have the regular stand-up shape of a paper gift sack, but out of a pretty fabric that will … Read More...
Felt Christmas tree Template and DIY
This is my project and I hope it works for you. You will need heavy printer paper and 1 or 2 sheets of the color of felt you want and craft glue or hot glue, I used the hot glue. … Read More...
DIY Ribbon Boutonniere {For the Groom}
Create a dashing boutonniere for your groom or a pretty hair clip for your bridesmaids using this versatile tutorial designed by Mel at The Crafty DIY Bride! The tutorial is shared at Intimate Weddings.
Tutorial: Felt mittens ornament
An easy-peasy pair of mittens, grinning with delight at the chance to adorn your tree. Go to Mollie Johanson‘s Wild Olive post to learn how to make them.
How to make recycled cardboard gift tags
Need to whip up some last minute simple and elegant gift tags as you wrap those presents late at night (or anytime) why not try these great recycled cardboard (chipboard) ones designed by Roslyn of the blog Sew Delicious. See … Read More...
Last Minute Idea | Printable Nativity
Jen at My Own Road is sharing this idea for a quick way to display a nativity scene this year. Click here to see how she did it!
Tutorial: Simple reversible tote bag
Flora from Frills and Flares shows how to make a simple reversible tote bag. The reversible bag has two looks in one. When your mood changes, just turn it inside out for an entirely new look for your bag. Get … Read More...
Gift Wrapping Ideas
Cintia from My Poppet is sharing a number of unique and out of the box gift wrapping ideas, just right for odd shaped gifts. Click here to see more.
Save problem fabrics with dye
Stephani Miller posts on Threads blog:
… Read More...There’s no reason to toss garments that have faded or donate fabric you mistakenly purchased in an unflattering color. Fashion trends for tie-dye effects and bright, saturated colors are still going strong, with
Recycled handmade gifts and packaging
Over at this post at Retro Cafe Art Gallery blog there is a lovely collection of small gifts and packaging made mostly with recycled and leftover bits that will surely get you in the mood to make or wrap up … Read More...
Tutorial: Crewel tree ornament
Somehow I missed posting about this adorable ornament by Mollie Johanson of Wild Olive. Like her other handmade ornaments this year, it’s quick and easy. And this one is the perfect opportunity to dip your toe into crewelwork (embroidery … Read More...
Tutorial: From scraps to elegant ornaments
Improvise gorgeous, one-of-a-kind ornaments using fusible web, scrap fabrics, bits of yarn and other fibers, and lots of random, sparkly machine stitching. Vicki of Field Trips in Fiber came up with this idea and walks us through the construction step … Read More...