Tanya from Craft Couture by T.C. shows how to make a matryoshka ornament and key cover. This is so cute!! It looks like a simple fabric ornament, but holes at the top and bottom allow it to slip over a … Read More...
Project: Stamped Clay Ornaments
These stamped clay ornaments are really lovely. Find complete how to directions over at the Pine is Here blog.
-Heather
Gifts on the Fly: Patchwork scarf by Loralei
Wow, this scarf is gorgeous. Loralei from Whimsical Mermaid shows how she made it as part of her Gifts on the Fly series. Get the know-how, go to the tutorial.
Image credit: Whimsical Mermaid
Tutorial: Woodland Santa pillow
The First Friday Freebie from Kaaren of The Painted Quilt is this sweet embroidered holiday pillow. Go to her blog post for the pattern and tute.
Apple-a-Day Advent Calendar
My daughter is currently obsessed with apples (and unicorns and rainbows and her horsey boots and whether or not it will snow), so I’m pretty sure this healthy Advent calendar would work on her. And bonus, there are also little … Read More...
Hello Kitty Candy
It seems about right that Hello Kitty should be a candy. Make honey and grenadine Hello Kitty candy HERE at Prunille fait son show. By the way, I found a mold HERE at amazon, though can’t tell if … Read More...
Customizable Family Tree Pillow
YOu can use a silk screen kit or freezer paper stencils to make this totally customizable family tree pillow. There’s a free printable that comes with this tutorial as well. Get it at Mega•Crafty: Make A Customizable Family Tree Pillow- … Read More...
Christmas Card Advent Calendar
Made from recycled Christmas cards, this advent calendar is charming and makes a great holiday presentation. Crafty nest shows you how it’s done, so head over to get the tutorial — Recycled Christmas card advent calendar – Crafty Nest.
7 Creative Cocktails {Weddings}
Treat your guests to a delicious signature beverage with these recipes from The Bridal Guide!
Stephanie’s Sewn Felt Slippers
These Sewn Felt Slippers look easy enough to make and what a charming Christmas gift these would make for your entire family. You will find the template and instructions on the Martha Stewart web site. Enjoy!
DIY: Fade to Grey
Grey is such a versatile color! It can look modern or vintage, industrial or elegant, and it pairs beautifully with just about any other color. Grey has been popular color for weddings for a while now and the trend is … Read More...
Bride’s Receipt Keeper/Notepad
Staying organized is the key to a successful, low-stress wedding! This sweet little receipt keeper/notepad is the perfect place to park all those purchase receipts,business cards, swatches, notes, and other bits and pieces accumulated while planning a wedding. You can … Read More...
Tutorial: Ted Astaire and Ginger
Jules of Adventures in Thread presents: Ted Astaire and Ginger! And she’s sharing the pattern and tutorial so you can have a pair for your own tree. Go to her tute.
The Carolina Cuff renewed
Orna Willis has overhauled the instructions and thread lists for her classic needlepoint Carolina Cuff. Go to her blog for details and the link to order.
Ed. note: Orna neither requested nor compensated this post.
Project: Holiday Shopping List Holder
Have you started your holiday shopping yet? Here’s a way to make it a little more fun. There She Goes stamps shares a downloadable pdf for making this fun and functional holiday shopping list holder.
-Heather
Messy Cakes
Yes, thank you, the kitchn. Thank you for letting us be messy, because perfection is exhausting and dang impossible. Find links to intentionally messy cakes HERE at the kitchn, including this chocolate quake cake from Sprinkle Bakes.
Fleece Petal Scarf (Kid-Friendly Craft)
I stumbled upon this adorable scarf over at Craft: I love the idea of kiddos wearing something they made and can be proud of . You can find the tutorial over at Givers Log.
Transferring a drawing onto a stocking using felt
Cassandra of “Sleeping or Sewing” has this clever idea of using one of her daughter’s drawings and transferring it onto a Christmas stocking using felt pieces. This is something any child would adore, having their drawing forever on a stocking. … Read More...
5 Lovely Lighted Garland Tutorials {Weddings}
Lighted garlands add magic and sparkle to your wedding day, reception, or other events! I’ve rounded up 5 fabulous tutorials for a variety of garlands {including one I created myself!} for the perfect finishing touch to your decor. Be sure … Read More...
Reader creates stunning recycled wool mittens
Back is 2009 I posted a tutorial on making mittens from recycled wool sweaters and the people that tried the tutorial were not pleased. The posting was “Recycled Sweater Wool Mittens (HOW TOs”)! I set about looking for a better … Read More...