Here’s a brilliant idea. Take little plastic deer from the dollar store or discount department store toy aisle and paint them with glittered paint or glue and fine glitter. Instant holiday table decorations for less! This great idea comes from … Read More...
Pumpkin Seed Brittle
This is a perfect example of that tiny little extra step that makes something go from yummy recipe to yummy, crafty recipe… Not just pumpkin seed brittle, but pumpkin seed brittle shaped like a pumpkin. Plus it only takes ten … Read More...
Pilgrim Lunch
Have lunch with a pilgrim… Oh, wait, not exactly with a pilgrim. Poor pilgrim. And he looks so cute. And just right for lunch. Make him HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons.
Pin your package
Betz White shows how to use her awesome felt poinsettia brooch as a gift topper. This simple trick will work with any pin. What a great way to give your packages some bling and add a little extra treat to … Read More...
Stitch better puncetto
Jeanine in Canada shares some tips for improving your puncetto needle lace skills. Take advantage of her lessons learned. Go to her Italian Needlework blog post for details.
Wooden Tea Light Holder Tutorial
If you have a drill, wood stain, piece of wood and some sand paper you can make this beautiful rustic tea light holder!
Stephanie came up with this simple project and was kind enough to share the candle holder tutorial. … Read More...
10-Minute Felt Santa Ornament tutorial
Ellen Luckett Baker of “The Long Thread” lives with her husband and two girls in Atlanta, Georgia and has an awesome blog. She also has had her first book published; “1, 2, 3 Sew: Build Your Skills with 33 Simple … Read More...
Felted Rose DIY By Tiziana Boccaletti
I think this felted Rose is simply stunning and I am going to try one. You can use any color, but the white and pink is so lovely. Scroll down the page on their site and enter your email and … Read More...
Pumpkin Pie Milkshakes
What’s better than a pumpkin pie milkshake? A pumpkin pie milkshake with a pie crust straw. I mean c’mon, that’s pretty clever. A pie crust straw just elevated this from yum, to yum and crafty. Find the recipe HERE at … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a quick coffee sleeve
Loralei from Whimsical Mermaid shows how to make a coffee sleeve. The fabric wrap fits around a to-go coffee cup and protects your hands from the hot cup. It’s a quick project to sew up and would make a thoughtful … Read More...
Coat Hanger Pendant Light
Now here’s a unique idea for a light fixture! Inspired by a similar light in a little shop they visited, this light fixture was created from coat hangers and plastic wire ties. See the how to here — Etsy Greek … Read More...
Origami Details {Weddings}
{Original Photo Source: Browne Photography via Style Me Pretty}
The art of origami has been around for centuries, yet its graphic simplicity makes it feel very modern. Cap Classique presents a roundup of origami details for your handmade wedding. … Read More...
Mayflower Bread Boats
Committing dinner to a history lesson on Colonial America… Make Mayflower bread boats. Now that is an impressive meal-on-a-plate for kids. Find them HERE at Moore Minutes. {spotted on Ohdeedoh.}
Rice Krispies Treats Turkeys
Why should you do all the work? Let kids make their own Thanksgiving desserts. Find the how-tos to make chocolate Rice Krispies Treats turkeys HERE at Alpha Mom, from Marie LeBaron.
Tutorial: Drop Bottom Baby Pajamas
Jessica from Me Sew Crazy guest blogs at I Heart Naptime with a tutorial showing how to make her Drop Bottom Baby Pajamas. The back flap isn’t functional, but it would make some super cute Christmas photos! Get the tute… Read More...
Tutorial: Winnie the Pooh-inspired shrug
Anneliese from Aesthetic Nest guest blogs in the Once Upon a Thread series at No Big Dill with a little girl’s outfit inspired by Winnie the Pooh. The little red shrug looks just like one that Pooh would wear. She … Read More...
Acorn Cake Bites
I’ve seen similar acorn bites made from donut holes, but this homemade version lets you vary the cake. These are made from a spice cake (yum, and fitting). Find the how-tos HERE at The Dollhouse Bake Shoppe.
Tutorial: Ruffled Christmas tree
Jen from Scissors & Spatulas guest blogs in the Swell Noel series at Positively Splendid with a tutorial showing how to make a ruffled Christmas tree. Aren’t they the cutest? A couple of these ruffled trees would so nice on … Read More...
Project: Winter Snowman Card
Theresa over at Crafting the Web shares step by step instructions for making this cool snowman card. I love how she used masking for the hills and the embossed lines near the sentiment add a neat touch.
-Heather
Homemade Pumpkin Twinkies
And speaking of Confessions of a Cookbook Queen, not only are these homemade Twinkies, but these are homemade pumpkin Twinkies with cream cheese marshmallow filling. Nothing says Thanksgiving like homemade pumpkin Twinkies with cream cheese marshmallow filling. Find the … Read More...