Are you planning your Valentine’s Day crafts? FaveCraft has a cool FREE eBook out that you can download plus watch their video giving a sneak preview of what is inside. There are some fun and charming projects for everyone. … Read More...
Felt Gift Bags with Buttons tutorial
Every year near Christmas Karin of “Leigh Laurel Studios” is compelled to pull felt out of the fabric stash and come up with a new way to use it. In addition to a variety of ornaments, this year, she created … Read More...
Fabulous and Fancy Clay
The fabulous and fanciful pieces people imagine:
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| Angel Sculpture by faefactory | Serving Set by SeajayDesigns |
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| Jointed Art Doll by FadedRoseFactoryEtc | Dogwood Flower Necklace by BlockPartyPress |
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| Tutorials and Supplies by EJRBeads | Sculpting Tutorials by trolltracks |
Catnip Christmas Trees (needle Felted)
Jessica of “Catobear” put together a quick, basic instruction on needle felting catnip cat toys (Christmas tree design). It shows an easy way to get into needle felting and is something cat lovers will enjoy. You can needle felt into … Read More...
A Cozy Christmas: Gift Wrap
Sisters, Emily & Sarah are constantly working to have more efficient, beautiful lives and homes. I am sure you will find their postings fun and inspiring. Their “Cozy Christmas: Gift Wraps” are such a stunning idea and I am so … Read More...
Tutorial: Quilted pillow [a great gift idea]
Ms Midge offers up this pretty pillow as part of her Cushion for Christmas Blog Hop. She believes pillows make great gifts, as they don’t require the same time commitment as a quilt. With the holidays upon us, this … Read More...
Ombre Felt Christmas Trees Tutorial
“Shannanigans” is the awesome blog hosted by Shannon that she just merged with her business, Bottle Pop Party Co. Shannon went with her Scandi Christmas, She is pretty sure she came up with it on her own, Ombre Felt Scalloped … Read More...
Project: Chalkboard Ornament
The Hero Arts blog has a video tutorial for making some fast and easy gifts for the holidays, including a pretty chalkboard style stamped ornament. These would be perfect teachers gifts!
-Heather
Felt Scarf Cup Wraps
Why not put a cute scarf on your guest’s hot drinks to keep them warm and in style with these “Felt Scarf Cup Wraps” from Better Homes & Gardens. Cut a 1-1/4-inch-wide strip of felt about 23 inches long. … Read More...
Brighten Your Day with Clay
The sheer variety of colours is one of the best features of polymer clay. Each of these necklaces would brighten anyone’s day.
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| Faux Lava & Brights Necklace by PenelopeStern | Provance Necklace by Caffeinegirl1 |
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| Polymer Clay Necklace by Lelandjewelry | Double Strand |
Felt Crazy Coasters Tutorial
Nancy of “Small things with love” is a dedicated wife and mother. I love these because they are free form. I like the unstructured look and I think these would make sweet Christmas gifts. Nancy has some very fun and … Read More...
Sock Snowman Easy Tutorial
Mary of “Hometalker” says she didn’t make this yet but a friend did. This would be so cute to make a family of “snow people”, one for every family member. You can hot glue thin twigs as arms and then … Read More...
Rotary Cutter Wrap up Tutorial!
Jenelle Montilone: a creative activist and maker behind TrashN2Tees and instigator of the Create Change Movement. By 2013 she will have diverted more than 20 tons of clothing from our landfills. On November 15th, she is hosting the International Create … Read More...
Christmas Gifts DIY: the pillow home sweet home
Linda of “Bread, love and creativity” is starting on her Christmas list with her latest creation: a welcome cushion with the words Home Sweet Home! She thought it would be a great gift idea to her friends. She has a … Read More...
Book Review: Snowflakes, Sunbursts and Stars
Snowflakes, Sunbursts and Stars by Ayako Brodek
and Shannon Voight is a beautiful hard cover book containing 75 projects for making quilled, kirigami cut and paper folded origami projects. Inside you’ll find basic techniques, the tools you’ll need (most … Read More...
Inspiration: Pattern Paper Gift Wrap
Don’t have any wrapping paper to wrap up a gift? No problem, run to your pattern paper stash and use some pretty scrapbooking paper to wrap it up. Here’s a pretty Fall example from May Flaum.
-Heather
Book Review: Everyday Papercraft
Everyday Papercraft
(papercrafting projects for home and beyond) is a brand new book published by Vertical Press and distributed by Random House. The author Keiko Komatsubara will take you through 48 projects step by step, with full color photos of … Read More...
Tips: Custom Ribbon
Don’t have the perfect ribbon for your project? Not a problem if you have some markers and some plain ribbon you can design your own. The Stampin’ Up blog shows you how to dress up that boring ribbon with strips, … Read More...
DINO TAIL TUTORIAL & pattern
My 3 year old Grandson Weston would flip out if I made him this “DINO TAIL” because he is obsessed with dinosaurs. Jessica of “running with scissors” has a complete tutorial for you to follow on how to make these … Read More...
Freebie: Teddy Bear SVG
SVG Cuts has this adorable Teddy SVG digital cut file to download for free, click here to grab him. He’ll be so cute on a birthday card or as a gift tag!
-Heather