When you couch metallic threads, you wind up with some stiff little cut ends poking out. What are you supposed to do with that? The answer is simple. Mary Corbet demonstrates. See her Needle ‘n’ Thread post.
Tutorial: No-sew knotted knit scarf
Jessica from Me Sew Crazy shows how you can make a quick and easy knotted knit scarf, no sewing required. It takes just 15 minutes to make one – perfect for last minute gifts! Get the how-to.
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Project: Snow Globes
Adding a pretty stamped silhouette image, some fake snow and glitter inside a jar makes a wonderful snow globe. Find more info on this cool project on the Red Lead blog.
-Heather
Shots of Boston Cream Pie
Watch out, rest of dessert world. The Jelly Shot Test Kitchen is coming our way, infusing more than just JellO with liquor. They are now embarking on an Eat Your Drink™ campaign to turn cocktails into cake, ice cream, mousse… … Read More...
Candy Tree
Candy ornaments? How do they not disappear before Christmas? Love the peppermint stick base, too. Find the how-tos HERE at Martha.
Tutorial: Spacing lettering transfers
Jenny Hart of Sublime Stitching responds to readers’ requests and shares a tutorial for getting the spacing right when you’re transferring lettering. Her technique is unique and very smart. Check it out.
Make your own chocolate Dungeons & Dragon dice
wow. make our own D & D dice. Sounds complicated but well worth it.
Tutorial: Add some pop to store-bought dresses
Ashley from Make It and Love It shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to use your sewing skills to add a little something extra to a relatively simple store-bought dress. She shows how to add a peek-a-boo tulle … Read More...
Mini Felt Top Hat Ornament & Santa Hat Tutorial
Picture this stunning top hat sitting in your tree or topping a package. I also love the Santa Hat Tutorial. Angel Hickman Peterson of “Fleece Fun” is sharing her top hat & Santa Hat tutorials with us. Angel designs … Read More...
Christmas Joy Door
Angie from The Country Chic Cottage shows you how she decorated her door and created these fun letters for the holidays. Head over to see this easy Christmas transformation — Christmas came to my front door!.
Hanukkah Dessert Table
The menorah cupcakes, the serving idea for applesauce, the paper chain… this Hanukkah table is so cute and re-creatable, I think. Find the table featured HERE at Amy Atlas’s Sweet Designs, by Nicolle of Libby Lane Press.
Wooden Christmas Card Display
When I think of Rit Dye the first thing that pops into my head were the tie dye shirts my kids and I used to make when they were little. I’m finding out here lately though that you can dye … Read More...
Free pattern: Merry Moose Christmas Ornament
The Crafting Fiend shares a free pattern and tutorial on her blog for making her Merry Moose Christmas ornament. He’s made out of felt, with the cutest little scarf tied around his neck! Get the pattern and how-to.
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Strip Cut Construction Tutorial from Steve Immerman
Steve Immerman’s glass work is amazing. And he’s sharing some of his techniques. Strip cut construction. The results are awesome. Makes me want to run off and cut glass. And then construct with it. He takes you completely through … Read More...
Wanna learn to quilt?
Thinking of some New Year’s resolutions? If one of yours is learning to quilt check out a series of tutorials at Obsessively Stitching. Aptly named 1st Quilt Ever, here’s the finished quilt.
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Handprint Santa
How cute is this Santa Ornament? I just love the fact that the fingers become the beard. Make one with your child today, just in time to hang them on your tree before the REAL Santa comes! Head on over … Read More...
Yarn Wreath Ornaments
I found these wreaths on Pinterest and instantly fell in love with them. These ornaments were made with a four year old helping out! This is a great holiday vacation project! Head on over to Christopher And Tia for the … Read More...
Magnetic Snowman
Use recycled burner covers to create this adorable magnetic snowman. The kids will love rearranging his “parts”! Get the fun tutorial over at Brassy Apple: Magnetic Snowman Tutorial.
Candy Cane Marbled Ornament
Oh! How pretty is this? Using a marble technique used on fingernails, you can create a pretty monogram ornament. Get the details over at The Cheese Thief: Candy Cane Marbled Monogram Ornaments.
DIY wooden picture – YouTube
Use mode-podge and gel medium to transfer a picture from paper to wood!
Oh! I can’t seem tot embed the video but here is a <a href="”>link. This is from crystalshea’s youtube channel.
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