Make your own party mix favor boxes for Thanksgiving with how-tos on the Hostess with the Mostess blog including a free printable from the “Grateful Mod” Party printable party collection.
How to convert standard mittens into fingerless ones
Check out this great tutorial on saving a pair of mittens that may be too small (or have worn out tips) and converting them into the fingerless type of mittens that Maya sent in. See the full tutorial over at … Read More...
Turkey Handprint Towels
How cute would this towel be hanging in your kitchen? Visit Mama Lisa’s World Blog for the how to and make some great gifts to bring on Thanksgiving.
Free pattern: Summer Crawler’s Popover Top for baby girls
Tracy from Mad Quilter shares a free pattern for her Sumer Crawler’s Pop Oover Top. This is such a versatile pattern for baby girls! You can achieve many different looks just by changing out fabrics and adding appliques. Her pattern … Read More...
Coffee Filter Turkeys
I just love how these turkeys are transformed into napkin ring holders/decorations! Your children will love putting their own spin on the coffee filters to make their unique turkeys! Visit The Brass Paperclip Project to see how to make these … Read More...
DIY Monogrammed Mugs
Make your own monogrammed mugs (a la Anthropologie) with these easy step-by-steps from Design Mom, perfect for personalized hot cocoa gifts.
Tutorial: Ruched duvet cover
Lex shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she made this lovely ruched duvet cover. It’s made from three flat sheets that she cut and gathered and sewed together. Get the how-to.
[photo from Lex]
Stuffing Balls
I have never, ever seen this genius idea before: stuffing balls. Learn how to make them HERE at jun-blog.
Tutorial: Small scissors pouch
Always losing your small snippy scissors? Destri from The Mother Huddle shows how to make one. Make a pretty fabric pouch to store them in. You can even add Velcro to the back to keep it attached to your sewing … Read More...
Chocolate Turkey Topped Pretzels
I adore this easy, clever craft from The Seattle Smiths: Chocolate turkeys atop pretzels. And it’s kid-friendly. Really, just check out the adorable photos of the little turkeys! Find the how-tos HERE.
How to make recycled plastic cup word tea covers
Rashmi sent in this link to her blog The Ochre Elephant featuring a great project where she recycled yogurt containers into tea light covers that also spelled out “Happy Diwali”. The Festival of Diwali or Deepavali means “The Festival of … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple fabric napkins
Just in time for holiday entertaining, Heather Bailey shows how to make a set of simple fabric napkins. 1 1/4 yards of fabric will make a set of 4 napkins. Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Reversible napkin rings
Prudent Baby shows how to make a set of reversible napkin rings. A fabric covered button makes a pretty accent and a fun place to attach a name card. Go to the tutorial.
[photo fro Prudent Baby]
Thanksgiving Treats Roundup
Find a great roundup of Thanksgiving treats HERE at The Crafty Crow, including this gum drop turkey from Design. Wash. Repeat.
Tutorial – Yarn Ball and Ornament Wreath
Guinness Cake. That Looks like a Pint of Guinness.
The genius of this Guinness cake can not be denied. A cake that contains a pint of Guinness and looks like a pint of Guinness? I mean really. Find the recipe HERE at The Island of Dr. Gateau.
A Jelly Shot Thanksgiving
Nothing mixes better with Thanksgiving and family than jelly shots. In fact, jelly shots could very well save an eight hour day of Thanksgiving and family. The Jelly Shot Test Kitchen created these Thanksgiving jelly shots for Saveur. Learn how … Read More...
Homemade Gifts Kids Can Make From the HeART- Craft Lessons
Pink and Green Mama has a brand new lesson plan bok that contains 53 pages of Homemade Gifts that Kids can make. The PDF book is only $8 and perfect to order just before gifts are needed.
Project: Stamped Paper Recipe Box
Visit the Stampendous stamp site for instructions on how to make this cute folded paper recipe box and cards.
-Heather
A Kiln Forming Project from Bullseye – Inline Plate
Got a kiln? Then I’ve got a project for you. It’s the Inline Plate over in Bullseye Glass’s education section on their web site. It is a great use of stringers. Since the file is a pdf I couldn’t pull … Read More...