No party is complete without festive music to set the mood. At Christmas, having the perfect party playlist becomes even more important — unless you want to be singing carols for your guests all night long! Visit Sugar & Soul… Read More...
Potato Latkes
Hanukkah begins at sundown tonight. A traditional item for a Hanukkah dinner table are the potato latkes. How about instead of mashed potatoes you serve some potato latkes with your dinner this week. Food is a great way to open … Read More...
Hacks For Helping Your Home Smell Better
There are very few things that are worse than an offensive odor. Whether that smell be coming from your kitchen your bathroom, or who knows where, you’ll do anything to can to get rid of it and prevent it from … Read More...
Tutorial: Mini felt banner Christmas ornaments
Amy from Ameroonie Designs shares a tutorial at The Ribbon Retreat showing how you can make these cute little felt banner Christmas ornaments. They look just like a banner you might hang on your wall or front door with a … Read More...
Turn Your Head Sideways – Um Is that What I think It Is?
You would be totally correct if you thought this was a ……. Purse.
I know lots of our readers don’t like it when I use the “V” word so I am just going to shave around (pun intended) using it’s … Read More...
Filing Cabinet Makeover
I don’t have a filing cabinet. I have always wanted one. I don’t know why I don’t really “file” anything but they always look great in a makeover. But this filing cabinet has ignited the fire within me again. I … Read More...
You Wont Believe Which Ingredient Plumps Your Lips Naturally.
Christmas parties are in full swing but are your lips? This DIY recipe is for a natural lip plumper that won’t break the bank. This tutorial uses an essential oil to make your lips engorge with blood and this look … Read More...
How to Package Christmas Gifts for Mailing
Are you mailing out any last minute Etsy shops.orders for the holidays, or are you shipping gifts to friends and families? If so, you might find the above infographic helpful.
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Project: Die Cut Felt Snowflake Ornament
Die cuts aren’t just for paper, many will also cut things like fabric and felt. This lovely snowflake ornament was made with layers of die cut felt stitched down the center. The designer, Amy Sheffer added some sequins, buttons and … Read More...
Free pattern: Kids knit pajamas
Denise from DIY Crush shares a free pattern for making a pair of knit pajamas for kids. The pajama set has a long sleeved t-shirt and matching pants. The pants are fitted, with cuffed ankles that won’t ride up. Her … Read More...
30 Homemade Christmas Card Ideas
Send a personal and creative seasonal greeting with these simple Christmas cards. They’re easy enough to make in bulk or pretty enough to design for just a few special people on your Christmas list.
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Project: Wine Bottle Gift Tag
Giving a bottle of wine for the holidays this year? Here’s a fun stamped gift tag you can make to hang on it. Find directions for making the tags as well as detailed coloring instructions over on the Trinity Rose … Read More...
Tutorial: Christmas kitchen gift set
This Christmas kitchen set includes a double-ended oven mitt and two coordinating towels. It makes a great hostess gift, or perhaps something to spruce up your own holiday decor. Peta from She Quilts A Lot shows how you can make … Read More...
Jack Frost Christmas Cocktail
For some of us, the holidays mean having a few drinks with friends and family. These Jack Frost cocktail may be blue, but it will feel like the tropics after the first sip. Which is where you want to be … Read More...
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Truffles
Thank goodness someone created egg free cookie dough. The only downfall, is we eat a lot of it! These truffles are perfect gifts for the holidays. Plus, you can freeze the dough ahead of time and then dip them in … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Gathered zipper wristlet clutch
This gathered zippered pouch makes a lovely little wristlet or clutch. It’s big enough to hold a phone, wallet, and keys but still small enough to be easy to carry in your hand or on your wrist. C & T … Read More...
Chocolate Chai Cut-out Cookies
Move over sugar cookies, something yummier has come along. Although we will still make our traditional sugar cookies, I am definitely going to make these too. I watched a baking show and they made chocolate sugar cookies for a night … Read More...
Download Free Christmas Photo Booth Props
Christmas is a wonderful time to take photos, since all your friends and family are conveniently gathered together in one place. Help everyone learn to get over their fear of the camera by providing some cute photo props. Catching Fireflies… Read More...
Free pattern: Elf stocking with optional skate blade
Rubyellen from Cakies shares a free pattern for this elf stocking. There’s an optional skate blade to turn it into an ice skate stocking which I absolutely love. She cut the blade from thin wood but you could also just … Read More...
Christmas Craft Ideas From Upcycled Items
This time of the year rolls around and with all of the hype of buying gifts for Christmas, our budgets seem to get a bit tighter than usual. Even if you don’t have a lot to spare to use on … Read More...