It’s time for tea! Teresa Down Under used improvisational patchwork and simple embroidery to create this reversible tray cover. Find out how to make it, get the tutorial and pattern.
Image credit: Teresa Down Under
Noel Heart
Here’s a pretty heart that’s just one of several free chars from Echevette. Make several ornaments for the holiday season to make it even more festive and happy. Check out the free charts.
Template: ‘Allotrope’ quilt block
AnneMarie of Gen X Quilters made this pillow using her Allotrope quilt block for the front. Love the pink and oranges together. She shares a template for it on her blog.
Image credit: Gen X Quilters
Adorable Teddy
Sara Jessica of Cross Me Not has a Tiny Teddy for us to stitch that will be great for ornamenents or as part of gift tags or as part of other gifts. I can see adding this to a journal … Read More...
Freebie | Printable Fill-in-the-Blank Letter to Santa
This is a great one for the scrapbooks! Have your child fill out this letter from Louise at Feelin’ Crafty to take or send to Santa. I love how there is a spot to record the nicest thing … Read More...
Free Printable Gift Tags – Crafted
Just in time to get some holiday wrapping done, Crafted has generously offered these beautiful gift tags to help you personalize any gift. My favorite part? Not only are they perfect for Christmas (or belated Chanukah gifts), but the cute … Read More...
Farandole Cross Stitch Chart
Free from Brigitte Dadaux, this chart is titled Farandole. It is a lovely open floral design that may be stitched in the colors of your choice. Stitch it in a holiday scheme if you like to create an ornament for … Read More...
Free pattern: ‘Sleepy Cat’
This beautiful Sleepy Cat is an original design by Kerry Tucker of Star Shaped and Shiny. Her embroidery choices — the variety of stitches and colors — qualify it as a sampler; but the charming image begs to become home … Read More...
Wintry Birdhouse for December
Here’s a snowy scene with the birdhouse for the final month of the year 2012 from Atmosfera di Casa. Add it to your collection or stitch it as a stand alone project. Check out the project.
Freebie | Peace, Joy, Love Gift Tags from Imagine Gnats
Here is another set of free printable gift tags, this time from Imagine Gnats. They come in three different colors so one of them is sure to work for your gifts! Click here to go to the download.
Freebie | Free Gift Tags & Customizable Greeting Card by Love vs. Design
When I saw these freebies I downloaded them right away! You can get both a set of gift tags (shown above) as well as a printable greeting card that is customizable. The designs are by Love vs. Designs and … Read More...
Easy Image Transfers for Jewelry
Emily is sharing a super easy image transfer technique you can use in your jewelry making projects. All you’ll need are some images from magazines (or from a laser printer), some clear packing tape and your imagination! See how Emily … Read More...
A Penny Saved…
is a penny you can craft with! Take look at these crafty ideas to turn ordinary pennies into extraordinary things from Carol Rucker at Yahoo! Voices.
Winter Swirls
Kelly Runde has shared with us her lovely Winter Swirls pattern. Just click on the image in the blog post to be taken to a pdf file of the free pattern for a great free ornament chart. Check it out.
Gift Idea: Homemade Grill Rubs with Free Printable
It’s not easy making a homemade gift for a guy. At least the guys in my life are hard to shop for, let alone create for. This tutorial sounds about right. Find the recipes, packaging how-tos and link to a … Read More...
Beautiful Projects from Humble Beads
Heather is sharing three beautiful holiday pendant projects at Humble Beads. Using Heather’s new polymer clay leaf and berry beads, you can recreate each of these fabulous designs. Stock up at Heather’s Etsy shop and get crafting! These would … Read More...
Freebie | 6 Printable Gingerbread House Designs
The designers at We Love to Illustrate are offering up six different printable gingerbread house designs. From classical to whimsical you’re sure to find one you like. Simply print, cut, fold and stick! Click here to go to … Read More...
Freebie: Sugar Plum
Tutorial: Polymer Clay Rings
This is a combination wire and polymer clay tutorial – I tend to do a lot of work in both so it appeals to me. You could use the same method to fill a ready made bezel on a ring … Read More...
Button Brooch Tutorial
This button brooch made from cute owl fabric by Ros at Sew Delicious is easy for crafters of all levels. See how she turned a scrap of fabric into jewelry at Sew Delicious.