Make these gorgeous gold sentiments for Christmas gift toppers, using the Silhouette tutorial from MaritzaLisa. She used the Brushy mini font, but you can use any brush or script font you have. Cut them out of gold foil paper … Read More...
Tutorial | Faux Birch Candleholders
Looking for a relatively quick Christmas decor item? Try these faux birch candle holders. They are simply made with glass candle holders, birch scrapbook paper and tape. It couldn’t be simpler! Use any kind of wood grain paper to make … Read More...
Tutorial: Gift Tag Ornaments
Another star tutorial – this time for gift tag ornaments. To get the nice metallic paint colour block you can use craft acrylics as well. The post author is right, as well, with how cute these would look en masse … Read More...
Classic Fudge with a dairy-free option
Fudge even the lactose intolerant can enjoy. There is nothing worse, than having to say no to a child or adult at the sweets table. The recipe uses almond milk, butter alternative and cocoa powder. I’m not sure you would … Read More...
How to make a bling covered headband
Just in time for New Year’s Eve- a holiday I associate the most with bling, Allison sent in a link to the blog The Quiet Lion where there is wonderful photos and a great tutorial on how to make a … Read More...
Christmas Tree Herbal Tea
Did you know you could use your Christmas tree as an herbal drink or a disinfectant? Apparently, if you get a pine or cedar tree you can. We don’t have a real tree, but we do have a wreath made … Read More...
Giveaway: Knit and Crochet Now Season 6 DVDs
Congratulations to Yolanda.
The sixth season of Knit and Crochet Now! is set to begin airing on public television in January, but we’ve got a sneak peek this week as well as a chance for one of you to win … Read More...
Tutorial: Christmas Star Cane
Meg Newberg offers up a Christmas star cane up on Katie’s site. The tutorial is a great quilt cane effect and fairly forgiving. Unlike many other geometric quilt canes you don’t need an extruder for this one. A few blocks … Read More...
8 Christmas Crafts For Kids
The day is quickly approaching when the big man in red will make a visit, and we all know that the day before is one of the longest days for the kids who are waiting. If you are looking for … Read More...
This Giant Knit Blanket is Giant, and Amazing
There are bulky knitting projects and then there’s this.
Imgur user Otterknot bought three bags (yes sir, three bags full) of wool roving at a garage sale for about $100 and, with lots of time, effort and muscle, fashioned the … Read More...
Free pattern: Little girls pleated purse
Alison from Lorelei Jayne shares a tutorial for making her Little Girl Bag. It’s a pretty little pleated purse sized just right for a little girl to carry. It’s made from just two fat quarters – one for the … Read More...
Free pattern – YoYo Throw
If you’re lucky enough to be curled up on the couch like this lovely lady then you just might have some time to crochet this beautiful Yo Yo style throw blanket. Personally I don’t like the combination of these colors … Read More...
Free Pattern – Champagne Glasses
I know Christmas has not even passed yet and already we are talking about the New Year. Forgive me for racing past it but if you want to start making something then we have to get in early. These Champagne … Read More...
Free Embroidery Pattern – Wandering Christmas Camel
This wandering camel may be wandering around a little too close to Christmas but just because all the gifts are bought wrapped and labelled. They are right? Doesn’t mean you can’t work on Christmas projects. If there is one thing … Read More...
Vintage Buttons and Wire Wrapping
Vintage buttons have bee used in jewelry for the past couple of years but each season the style of which they are used is changed. This simple one button style is perfect for those not wanting to make a huge … Read More...
Freebie: Holiday Gift Tags Digital Stamps
Wrapping up those holiday presents? Add a special gift tags with these free digital downloads from Dearie Dolls. You can print out a colored version if you’re in a hurry or print the back and white and color them yourself … Read More...
Free pattern: Origami coin purse
Sew4Home has a delightful and free pattern that’s perfect for anyone looking to make a fun and functional accessory: an origami coin purse! This cute little purse starts with a flat piece of fabric and, through a clever folding and … Read More...
Freebie | 16 Printables & Ideas for Last Minute Gifts & Wrapping
Ready to get those gifts wrapped? Here are some free printable resources you can use. Some of them are gift ideas too, like this Peppermint Brownie mason jar gift. get the details on making the mix, plus the free printable … Read More...
2 Ways to Turn Coasters into Fun Ornaments
Courtney, from Crafts by Courtney, happened across a package of round, cork coasters and knew she would find something fun to do with them. I certainly think she did just that with these adorable ornaments — what do you think?… Read More...
Christmas Candy Cane Brownie Trifle
I love trifles! They are easy to make and yet so elegant looking. You can make them in a big clear bowl for everyone to help themselves to or create individual servings as pictured. A quick dessert that can also … Read More...