Maya from Little Treasures shows how you can make a chunky yarn scarf, with no knitting required. Instead of knitting the yarn together, you’ll use a sewing machine to make quick work of a pretty scarf. You’ll need to use … Read More...
DIY Advent Calendars
The advent calendar has been used for many, many years in counting down for the Holidays. They are great for keeping little hands and hearts occupied during the anticipation of those days before Christmas, and these 15 ideas are perfect. … Read More...
DIY – Tumeric Milk
Turmeric is one of those “healthy” things I have been going to try for sometime. I would prefer to take it in capsule form as my routine of Apple Cider Vinegar and Grapefruit oil is already time-consuming and the thought … Read More...
Project and Free Pattern: Mug Shaped Card
Know someone who loves coffee, tea or hot chocolate? Make them a fun mug shaped card and slip inside a drink packet and maybe a gift card too. The Craft Ideas website has directions for making this cute card along … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy patchwork flax-filled eye pillow
Karin from Leigh Laurel Studios shares a tutorial for making a flax-filled eye pillow. It’s an easy sewing project that makes a great Christmas gift for friends, teachers, and family members. (She’s making 18 of them, one for each teacher … Read More...
DIY- Deer Hair Pins
This is probably the easiest DIY project ever. Daria shared these adorable wooden deer head hair pins on her blog, Kittenhood. (Isn’t that an adorable blog name?)
Daria says “In my opinion, these hair pins are great for wearing this … Read More...
Tutorial: Removable faux fur coat collar
This removable faux fur collar can make your coat just as dressy as the outfit underneath. It’s perfect for holiday parties, when you need a heavy coat while getting to and from your event. And because the collar is removable, … Read More...
Crayon Melt Glass Ornaments DIY from Instructables
I’m going to have as many tutorials for holiday decorations as I can find…these caught my eye cause the ornaments are so darn pretty!! Melted crayons and glass ornaments you can buy just about anywhere that sells Christmas decorations. Easy … Read More...
Tutorial: Felt bird ornament in 6 variations
Connie from ReFabulous shows how you can make a simple felt bird ornament in 6 variations. They all have the same basic shape, but vary in finishing details and fabric. Some are all felt, some felt and fabric, and one … Read More...
Make Your Own Poinesttia Monogram
Monogram décor is a huge trend across the board right now, and this craft is a no fail in combining the popular single letters with the season plant, the poinsettia. This project is so simple and easy you may just … Read More...
Gingerbread Cloud Dough Recipe
Have you ever made cloud dough? Although I have yet to try it, I know it is basically a combination of flour and oil (I have read you can use any sort of household oil, such as vegetable or even … Read More...
Tutorial: EPP and ink star ornament
These groovy colorwash ornaments give off a peaceful vibe, making them a good choice in decorating or gift giving for the holidays. Made by Diane of CraftyPod she explains how she got this look:
… Read More...English paper piecing combines with fabric
Tutorial: Blackout curtains
If you want to keep light out of your room, blackout curtains are what you need. They’re lined with a tightly woven fabric that helps block the sun from the windows. Chelsea from Two Twenty One shares a tutorial showing … Read More...
Handmade Gift Ideas
Who doesn’t love to give or receive a handmade gift? The idea behind the gift, knowing how much time and effort it took, makes it that much more special. If you are looking into giving handmade gifts this year, then … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew sequin elbow patches
Cathy from Trinkets in Bloom shows how you can add sequin elbow patches to a sweater, with no sewing required. You can wear it on a cold gray day to ward off the winter blahs, or to a casual dress … Read More...
Planning Binder How-To
When planning your own wedding, organization is crucial! There are so many things to keep track of, and need to have in order, and sometimes it’s the little things that get overlooked. Be sure you don’t miss anything, and you … Read More...
Tutorial: Making Molds for Clay
There are probably as many different molding and using mold techniques with clayers as there are clayers. And as with clay things: your mileage will vary. Sherri Kellberg – who is a talented clayer with a shop full of goodies… Read More...
Decorating With Christmas Lights
I love Christmas lights. There is just something about the soft, twinkling glow that is only seen during these next few weeks. The beautiful colors that can be found in so many different sizes gives us, as crafters, endless option … Read More...
Style Me Quick – Black Friday Shoes
Picture this – it’s black Friday shopping day and everything good has gone from the shelves because you chose to sleep in/stay with kids/ or save money. But then you see it at the bottom of the shelf is a … Read More...
Freebie | DIY Advent Calendar
November is racing to a close, so this weekend is the time to get your Advent Calendar finished and set up before Monday December 1st. This template and instructions from Trincraft will help you to make these cute treat boxes, … Read More...