Jane LaFazio of JaneVille has been sketching, stamping, coloring, and stitching on muslin drawstring bags with awesome results. And she’s showing us how she does it. See her tutorial.
Tutorial: Poinsettia coasters
Deborah Schlegel of Art Threads shows us how to make cheery felt-applique poinsettia coasters for our holiday tables. See the tute.
Turkey Rice Krispies Treats
I just have so much to share with you, the posts keep coming. Next up… turkeys! On Rice Krispies treats. And on a stick. Learn to make them HERE at the Celebration Shoppe blog.
Snowman Lollipop Favors
More and more I’m liking these ideas to dress up store-bought lollipops (hmmm, dare I declare a new trend that’s not really new as you crafty, clever people have been doing this forever?). Find the how-tos to turn lollipops into … Read More...
Mistletoe Kissing Ball
Fun! make your own, never wither mistletoe kissing ball from felt! You can get a step by step tutorial from Apartment Therapy’s Ohdeedoh — DIY Mistletoe Kissing Ball.
Grocery Store Cake into a Hungry Caterpillar Cake
See that perfect Very Hungry Caterpillar on that grocery-store cake? The one that is the exact likeness of the actual Very Hungry Caterpillar? You can make one from sugar sheets and food coloring. Who knew it was so easy? Find … Read More...
Tutorial: Crewneck sweater into an embellished cardigan
Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs shows how she turned a crewneck sweater into a beautiful embellished cardigan. Her tutorial is actually two tutorials in one – first she shows how to turn the crewneck into a cardigan, and then she … Read More...
Tip: Same Stamp Three Ways
I love getting the most out of my stamps and finding ways to use them in unique ways. Studio Calico shares a wonderful video with Jennifer using the same stamp sets in three totally different ways, she creates a winter … Read More...
Tips & Tricks | Scrapbooking with Wrapping Paper
Linda from PartyCraftSecrets shares how she used scraps of wrapping paper from her daughter’s birthday on a scrapbook page. Click here to see more.
Thankful Tablecloth
I love this tablecloth, what a fun concept and so many possibilities. Personalize it to your family, or make one with seasonal words and keep it more general. Either way, definitely a fun idea. See it at Blue Cricket Design … Read More...
Tutorial: Turkey Place Card Holder
Here’s another Sculpey tutorial – this one is a less cartoony turkey sculpture to use for a place card holder at your Thanksgiving meal. The tutorial says to use a ripple blade or scalloped scissors. Using shaped edge scissors … Read More...
Tutorial – How To Make A Knitting Spool
The post is in Italian or Spanish, but the pictures are great; you too can make your own spool to start knitting. Here is the post….
And then, once you have your spool made, go to this youtube post to … Read More...
Beautiful Decorative Heart
This is one of those projects that makes you say “Ooooooo” out loud as soon as you see it. The color, the texture, the details. So beautiful! Dressed in silk hydrangea blossoms and fine glitter, this is definitely something to … Read More...
Technique: Stamp and Stitch
You might be looking at this card and thinking “This has nothing to do with stamping” but it actually does! Danielle took the new Stitches and Swirls stamp set from Papertrey Ink, stamped it and then stitched over the … Read More...
Framed Button Tree
Here’s a pretty decoration for the holidays that is easy to make and won’t cost much either. Pick out some of your favorite buttons an decorate a felt tree. Head over to Gooseberry Patch for the how and to and … Read More...
Bag your floss
Wendi Gratz of Shiny Happy World shares some great tips for organizing your embroidery floss. See her post.
Thanksgiving Felt Banner Tutorial
Bethany of “Sweet Bee Buzzing” reminds us with her “Thanksgiving Felt Banner Tutorial” that the most symbolic reason for Thanksgiving, other than the turkey and pumpkin pie, is giving thanks! In the USA many of the stores are opening Thanksgiving … Read More...
Accordion Photo Card
This adorable accordion style card is made from your child’s photos. A wonderful keepsake gift that will be cherished for years. Get the how to from Better Homes and Gardens — Super Quick Gifts to Make.
How to recycle a door into a pretty table
Now doors being used as tables is nothing new but boy Christy of the blog Whimsical Whimsy did a great job at making this door look really stylish as a dining room table. See the tutorial she sent in on… Read More...
Woolen Pouches from Martha Stewart
I am going through all my clothing because the Amvets are picking up a BIG load here tomorrow. Being a crafter I always hold onto clothing with materials that I think I can recycle and boy it is hard to … Read More...