Here are more of the cute designs in vintage umbrella‘s handmade ornament series:
Tutorial: Layered fabric flower brooch with beaded center
Carmen from RoCa and Company shows how to make a lovely fabric flower brooch. It’s made from layers and layers of fabric, with tiny beads stitched into the center. Get the tutorial.
[photo from RoCa and Company]
Team Jacob Cheesecake and Edward Cullen Quesadilla
Taking your Breaking Dawn celebration to a whole new level of artistic sophistication, yes? Templates included. Make Edward Cullen quesadillas HERE at Hungry Happenings and Team Jacob cheesecake HERE.
Peppermint Rice Krispies Treats
It’s the candy cane hook for the rim of your mug that got me with these. Make peppermint Rice Krispies treats HERE at She Wears Many Hats.
Tutorial – Easy Knit and Sew Pillow
Home dec is in. Home dec is cool and it’s so easy when you know how to knit. This pillow is super simple and you can dish it up, your style.
Hone your knitting and sewing skills with this easy … Read More...
Tutorial: Chalkboard cloth table cover
Hungry Hippie shares a fun idea for chalkboard cloth. She uses it to create a fitted cover for her their dining table. Now they can chalk all over the top of the table! Get the tutorial to see how to … Read More...
Tutoral: Small ID wallet with snap closure
Mel from All Wrapped Up shows how to make a her Sandi wallet, small ID wallet with a snap closure (named after the friend she made one for). The pouch is sized just right for credit cards or a bit … Read More...
Snack Mix Push Pops
Yes, I need a use for the couple dozen push pop containers I have, and I’ve run out of sweets ideas. Loving this simple packaging idea for snack mix. Find snack mix shooters HERE at Rock Ur Party. And … Read More...
Turkey Tootsie Pops
This may have been another Pinterest find (I’m starting to lose my mind in the tide of holiday ideas)… An adorable and easy packaging idea for Thanksgiving lollipops. Learn to make wrap lollipops like turkeys HERE at Tippy Toes and … Read More...
Holiday Garland Pillow Tutorial; Maureen Cracknell Handmade
Maureen has made these darling and festive pillows for the holidays. Use your favorite colors and shapes and then place them on your chairs, bed and sofa to add a little holiday charm. Maureen inspires: “Today’s tutorial is for a … Read More...
Project: Chalkboard Frame
I love the retro vintage look of Pink Persimmon stamps! Over on their website they are sharing a great chalk board project, adding stamped images and stickers to a picture frame for a great home decor project.
-Heather
DIY Flannel Lanterns
I adore the colorful, bohemian flair of these flannel lanterns spotted at Green Wedding Shoes! These vibrant beauties were created by Free People who generously shared a video tutorial so you can make your own, and add some drama … Read More...
It’s new: Shwin & Shwin sells patterns now
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin makes some seriously cute little girl clothes. I’ve linked to her tutorials more times than I can count. Now, she’s opened a shop and is selling her patterns. How awesome is that! The Claire top… Read More...
Tutorial: Tubular bias tape
Anneliese from Aesthetic Nest shows a way to make bias tape that doesn’t involve seaming together a thousand strips of fabric. Instead, you first sew your fabric into an offset tube, and then cut it apart into a long bias … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Gingerbread man tea and egg cozy set
?Ros Made Me’s tutorial on creating matching tea and egg cozies adorned with appliquéd gingerbread men is a delightful project that combines practicality with festive charm. Both cozies are crafted using a similar process, differing primarily in the dimensions … Read More...
Convert a photo into an embroidery pattern
Ansie of Sol y Sombra shares a quick tutorial for modifying a scanned image so you can use it as an embroidery pattern. See her tute.
Ice Crystal Candles
There are actually three separate tutorials on The Ivy Cottage Blog for some great holiday candles. These Ice Crystal Candles, Glitter Striped Candles and Tissue Paper Candles. Be sure to check them all out at The Ivy Cottage Blog: Three … Read More...
Fire Engine Cake and Hydrant Candy
I love this cake. I don’t ever envision my daughter finding a passion for fire trucks, so I might not ever get to try it, but this fire-y cake seems so do-able to recreate with frosting, yes? Wait, things get … Read More...
Another Tutorial From Soda Lime Times – Vine Cane
Soda Lime Times is becoming a great source for lampwork and bead making information. This month they’re giving a video tutorial on how to make vine cane. For beginners this tutorial is essential for taking your beads to the next … Read More...
Thanksgiving Candle Centerpiece Idea
This Thanksgiving candle centerpiece idea came from Good Housekeeping. You could use any shape, size or color of glass container and then fill it with nuts!
The white candles are quite elegant, but I might change it up with colored … Read More...