I thought this engraved wedding candle was such a sweet idea! The instructions for making one can be found at Borrowed & Bleu. Love the suggestion for inserting a tea light after the candle has burned down a bit, … Read More...
Project: Sliding Penguin Card
Find complete instructions for making this adorable sliding penguin card over at the Spotted Canary.
-Heather
Pretty Felt Partridge Christmas Ornament pattern
“And-a-Partridge-in-a-Pear-tree” but this darling Partridge can go on the Christmas tree or make a sweet gift for a friend. The white Partridge is so charming with its little red head feather and rainbow wings and tail. Use Snow-white felt and … Read More...
Mitten Garland Advent Calendar
Here’s a simple idea that’s truly adorable. Make an advent calendar garland from toddler mittens! Get the how to over at Home & Garden Television — How to Make a Mitten Garland Advent Calendar.
Sew Woodsy’s 12 ornament tutes
It’s not too late to enjoy12 Days of Handmade Ornaments at Sew Woodsy. They’re featuring 12 tutorials by 12 guest bloggers, such as this rockin fabric star by Johnnie of Saved by Love Creations. See the whole … Read More...
8 DIY Wrapping Paper Wedding Decor Ideas
Wrapping paper is a great way to add pattern, color, and style to your wedding decor without breaking the bank! Check out 8 fun ideas at Swoon.
How to make a recycled book laptop case
Not only is this project cute and clever it also kind of has a surreal quality that appeals to my sensibility. I would be even more surreal if it was made for e-reader! Pop on over to Katie’s blog Punk … Read More...
Make a PB-like advent calendar
Rachel of Family Ever After spent only US$20 on her knock-off of a US$70 Pottery Barn advent calendar (discontinued). Each little pocket is a work of felt applique and embroidery–a great project for your family to tackle together. And all … Read More...
Tutorial: On the Go Toothbrush Holder
Andrea from The Train To Crazy shows how to make a quick and easy, but totally giftable, travel toothbrush holder. It’s made from two washcloths and a length of decorative ribbon. She says it takes just 10 minutes to make … Read More...
Tutorial: Felt gift card holder with flower embellishment
Lindsay from Craft Buds shows how to make a simple gift card pockets out of felt. A layered felt flower embellishment makes it colorful and pretty. It’s quick and easy to make, especially if you use a die cutter to … Read More...
Gorgeous Golf Cake
What a divine-looking cake, and with such simple and clever decoration. I wish I knew someone obsessed with golf that I might bake for. Find the recipe for chocolate stout cake with dulce de leche and vanilla bean buttercream HERE … Read More...
Tip: Keeping edges even on bias lining
Jeanine from Knots in Thread shares a tip for keeping your lining and your outer fabric nice and even when they’re cut on the bias. After all, you don’t want to invest the time in making a beautiful skirt or … Read More...
Candy Cane Topiary Tutorial
Loads of icing and candy canes… Hello, Christmas. Learn to make a candy cane topiary HERE at Pizzazzerie.
Tutorial: Honeycomb fabric ornament
Vanessa from V & Co. shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a pretty honeycomb ornament out of fabric. Make one for your own tree, or to give as a gift. Get the tute.
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Car Massage T-Shirt
Looking for way to get those tiny little fingers to give you a little back massage? How about letting them drive cars all over a town map on your back? With this car shirt, you both win! They play, you … Read More...
Tissue Paper Stain Glass Craft
Sometimes I feel as though I am slacking on the middle school and up aged crafts. Hopefully, this craft will be the first of many to come that will bridge that gap. Head to ImagineMechanix to download the instructions on … Read More...
Felted sweater Christmas stocking DIY
My friend Niki gave me a dark gray wool sweater to felt and to do something with. Well Niki I did felt it and did what you asked. I made a Christmas stocking for Wes, thanks girl. How to: I … Read More...
39 Common Cooking Mistakes Everyone Should Know
I immediately bookmarked this list of cooking tips and questions composed of our 39 most common errors. I didn’t plan on reading them all (surely, they don’t apply to me), but with each one I thought, “Yes, I do … Read More...
Read all about it: Choosing the right serger stitch for your project
Head over to CraftStylish to read all about choosing the right serger stitch for your project. Go to the article.
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New Year’s Eve Decor
Here’s some fun ideas for dressing up your home or party for New Year’s Eve. Head over to Fiskars for the instructions — New Year’s Eve Décor / Articles | Fiskars.
Spotted via Lisa Storms