How does Karen come up with these cute and creative ideas? Like Peeps, you can find candy corn during all the holidays and not just they holidays they are originally known for. Which works great when you love candy corn … Read More...
DIY Branch Christmas Tree
If you are looking for a fun alternative to the classic Christmas tree, than check out this frosted DIY Christmas tree that is made out of branches and so simple looking to make.
Claire from Pillar Box Blue used branches … Read More...
Freebie: Skating Dog Digital Stamp
This pup is having so much winter fun! You can download a black and white version of this cute ice skating dog digital stamp over on the Dearie Dolls blog.
-Heather
Looking for more digital stamps? Check out the digital … Read More...
Healthy Holidays Snacks
During the holidays, I tend to allow more sweets in the house. I’m sure most of you do, but we also want to make sure they eat some healthy items in order to keep their tummies in check. Ellen at … Read More...
Video tutorial: Christmas tree softie
TeresaDownUnder from Sewn Up shows how you can make a Christmas tree softie. It is beautiful from a patchwork of cotton prints. You could also make them from a single fabric for a different look. She has a free pattern … Read More...
Project: Tropical Santa Card
If you live in a warm climate then this fun holiday card is perfect. Sandy Allnock has a tutorial for a warm and sunny Tropical Christmas Card , stamped and colored with Copic markers. Visit her blog for a tutorial.… Read More...
Tutorial: Reindeer antler hair clips
Cheryl from Sew Can Do shares a tutorial for making her Lil Reindeer Antler Hair Clips. They would be so cute for Christmas photos or holiday parties! Springs of holly at the base of the felt antlers make them extra … Read More...
Tutorial: Restore a vintage sewing machine
Vintage sewing machines are everywhere – if you just know where to look. I find them all the time at rummage sales, thrift stores, and estate sales. One more than one occasion, I’ve even found them sitting by the curb … Read More...
Free Pattern Tea House Wrap
A crochet version of the much loved Coffee Shop Wrap, this triangle scarf will be a staple in your fall wardrobe. The Tea House Wrap is worked up loosely with a hook a couple sizes bigger than the yarn suggests … Read More...
Quick Christmas Tree ArtWork
This quick Kids Christmas craft tutorial is lots of fun to make and the kids will truly enjoy the finger painting. You could create these on card stock or a canvas frame for a Christmas gift or classroom activity.
Free Chart – Little Girls Dress
This free chart is very sweet. For a little project it has a huge amount of detail. I think this would be very sweet on a Little girls hankie or a birthday card. What would you use it for? Share … Read More...
Project: Bright and Bold Christmas Cards
Ilina Crouse shares a brilliant stamping technique, stamping her solid images with white ink pads and then coloring over top with Colored Pencils she achieves a wonderful bright and colorful look. Find out more about this stamping idea over on … Read More...
Tutorial: Santa pillow with a fluffy beard
This Santa pillow with a fluffy beard makes me smile! You can find a tutorial showing how to make him over at the Coats & Clark blog, Sewing Secrets. He’s wearing the classic Santa hat. And the curly fleece fabric … Read More...
No-Bake Gingerbread Houses
I just want to bundle up this gingerbread house scene and put in under a cake dome
on my cake plate. Find tips on making no-bake gingerbread houses HERE … Read More...
Creative Clay Carrots… as Pens
These pens, by Kris of Creative Me, Inspired You, are ridiculously cute. A playful and useful item all in one.
Of course, if you have an office mate who is prone to nibbling pens, this way they’d get … Read More...
How to make giant ball ornaments
If you like to decorate BIG these ornaments sure fit the bill. And they are easy and only require easy to find recycled materials. pop on over to the blog Smart School House for the easy tutorial on how to … Read More...
Boozy Maple Bourbon Marshmallows
If you aren’t a big fan of hot chocolate, you will be after adding these boozy marshmallows. Add a little extra warmth to the hot chocolate this year with maple bourbon marshmallows created by Natasha. These will be perfect in … Read More...
Cross Stitch a Lovely Reindeer and Winter Scene
I’m really trying to post things other than holiday/winter cross stitch charts, but there are so many beautiful things it is hard to resist.
Like this reindeer scene from Kissy-Cross. The site is in German but that’s never stopped us … Read More...
Christmas Activity Center Ideas for Preschool and Kindergarten
Activity centers are a great way to give kids a little something extra to explore in the classroom or as a time filler at home. Centers are perfect for playing with while you’re cooking dinner or writing blog posts, and … Read More...
Best Tasting Sugar Cookie Icing
Besides a good sugar cookie recipe, you need a yummy icing to go on top. Donna Elick at The Slow Roasted Italian shares her recipe and the correct consistency for outlining and flooding the cookie. She also has a video… Read More...