These printable bows do double duty as gift tags. Ez from Creature Comforts explains how to use the printable file. Click here to go to the tutorial and freebie.
Dichroic Pendant Tutorial from The Flow
I was looking for a cool tutorial to share and found an off mandrel project created by Patricia Frantz and offered up by The Flow. All good things. The glass is dichroic and you just can’t go wrong with … Read More...
Free pattern: Snug Shrug for baby girls
Becky from Owly Baby shares a free pattern and tutorial on her blog for a sweet Snug Shrug for baby girls. This is such a versatile wrap! You can make it from knit or woven cotton, with or without a … Read More...
Tutorial: Christmas wreath keepsake photo pillow
Sharon from Sharon Sews created this sweet keepsake Christmas pillow with a photo of a new family member framed within a ribbon wreath. She shares a tutorial showing how she did it. Get the how-to.
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Cinnamon Dough Ornaments
I’ve never seen cinnamon dough before this year and now I see it everywhere. One I will have to try. Check out these gorgeous cinnamon dough ornaments and gift embellishments HERE at Domestifluff, complete with recipe and how-tos. {Spotted … Read More...
Sewn Paper Candy Pouches
And one more Amanda find: Sewn paper candy pouches. So easy and clever. Learn how to make them HERE at Peppermint Plum.
Tutorial: Make a Giant Roller Stamp
Tutorial: Pajama Pants for the Whole Family
Sew4Home shows how to make a pair of comfy pajama pants with a contrast cuff. They work for women, men, boys, and girls, so you can make a pair for everyone in your family. Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Unique ruffled hem on a knit garment
Off the Cuff Sewing Style shows how to create a unique ruffle detail near the hem of a knit garment. Get the how-to.
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Project: Winter Birthday Card
Know someone who has a winter birthday? Make them a fun sparkly stamped card like this one from Inky Antics. Click here to download a pdf instructions sheet.
-Heather
Tutorial: Make wrist warmers from a pair of socks
Maya from Little Treasures shows how to make a pair of wrist warmers from a pair of socks. A little bit of lace and a pretty button give them a romantic look. This is a quick sewing project – you … Read More...
Free hand-embroidery patterns
We’ve chosen the best hand-embroidery patterns for you to attempt this week! We offer something for everyone, whether you’re a novice or a seasoned veteran. Our free cross-stitch patterns range from simple cross-stitch patterns to more complex floral and animal … Read More...
Free cross-stitch charts: New Year
Tutorial: Roll-up tote strap
Steph from Silly Precious Piggies shows how to add a roll-up strap to the bottom of a reversible tote. The strap holds a reusable tote bag all rolled up tight for more compact storage when not in use. What a … Read More...
Project: Hostess Goody Box
Visit Paper Craft Planet for instructions to make this fun Hostess Goody Box, inside is candy and stamped note cards. Perfect to take to your next holiday party.
-heather
Scrap Wood Lamp with Hand Painted Shade
This has got to be one of the coolest lamps I have ever seen. I thought about saving it for one of my round ups, but I just couldn’t resist showing it to you right now. Stacy made this entire … Read More...
Rice Krispie Treat Ornaments
So Amanda has been making my life a bit easier today with all kinds of great finds, like these Rice Krispie Treat ornaments from The Finer Things in Life. Learn to make them HERE.
Tutorial: Brain Christmas ornament
Trekky from Trekky Gets Crafty made this awesome Christmas ornament with an embroidered felt brain. She got the pattern from an anatomy book, but you could draw the right shape by just looking at her example. Want to make one … Read More...
Tutorial: 15 Minute Gift Bag
Ashley from Pretty Posy shows how to make this reusable gift bag from felt. And you can make one in just 15 minutes! She embellished it with a big felt bow, but you can use any shape you like. Go … Read More...
Vintage Photo Gift Tags from Paper Bags
These gift tags are printed on brown paper bags! Fawnda will show you how to enter your own photos into Picnik, turn them into gift tags and print them out to look like cool vintage photo gift tags. Get the … Read More...