Use your Cricut cutting machine and exiting cartridges to make Christmas Cricut Tags. Many of the cartridges already come with tag shapes with pre-cut holes. use Christmas colored cardstock and Christmas designer paper to turn these basic shapes into tags … Read More...
Review – Rust-oleum Glitter Spray Paint
When we were sent a box of Rust-oleum glitter spray paints
to try out we were so excited to bling up everything we could find. First we thought of the obvious things like wine bottles, jars and even Christmas candlestick … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple Ornaments
From Renee of Cute Simple Stuff: a trio of simple Christmas ornaments to make. Nothing like whipping up a couple of ornaments to add to a special gift, to create a family heirloom or for a teacher present. Use a … Read More...
Tutorial: 30-minute family-sized blanket
Marissa from Rae Gun Ramblings shows how you can make this large blanket for the whole family to snuggle under. It’s a quick project, one she says you can complete in 30 minutes. It’s made from a single layer of … Read More...
Tutorial: Pleated throw pillow with belt and bow
Sew4Home shows how you can make this pleated pillow with a contrast belt and bow. Made in the pink Paris print they show in their post, it’s romantic and girly. But make it from a natural linen for a shabby … Read More...
Tip: Stamping on a Round Surface (like an ornament)
Sometimes you might have something you’d like to stamp on that isn’t exactly flat, like say a round ornament. If you’ve got clear or cling mounted stamps then you can still easily stamp on that curved surface. The Clear Snap … Read More...
Freebie and Project: Silhouette Candle Holder
Here’s a pretty way to decorate your mantle or table this holiday season with a lovely candle holder made using a mason jar with hand cut paper silhouette border. The Shabby Art Boutique blog has not only directions on how … Read More...
Tips for successful sewing on plush fabrics
Plush fabrics like Minky, Cuddle fabric, and furry fleece are super popular for baby projects and for winter projects. The soft fabrics are just sooo snuggly!! But that snuggly fabric can also be difficult to work with. Kelly from Kelly … Read More...
Tutorial: Drawstring Santa sack for Christmas toy donations
Susan from Organized 31 created this large Santa sack to hold the toys her daughter is donating to a needy child this Christmas. She shares a tutorial showing how. Most organizations who take up toy donations request that the presents … Read More...
Make Ahead Breakfast Casserole
Christmas is a week from Thursday. Yikes! I mentioned earlier we don’t do breakfast in our household on Christmas morning, just a bag of donuts to munch on till lunch. Plus, after we open presents I start on the lunch.… Read More...
12 ways to make greenhouses
I know probably right now the only green thing you are thinking of is a Christmas tree but you may want to start thinking about building a green house to extend your growing season. It would make a great new … Read More...
Giveaway: Pop Knitting
The winner is Trish!
Pop Knitting
by Britt-Marie Christoffersson is not a new book (it was published in 2012), but it is one of those books that I just love and that I wouldn’t be giving away if I hadn’t … Read More...
Free pattern: Vintage elephant softie
Mary Beth from Retro Monkeys shares a free vintage pattern at the Pattern Patter site for making this adorable felt elephant. He would make a sweet decoration for a nursery (embroider the eyes to be safe around a baby). Using … Read More...
Christmas Breakfast Ideas for the Kids
Growing up we didn’t have a big breakfast on Christmas morning. In fact, what was in our stocking was our breakfast. We got an orange, grapes, banana, some nuts and a few chocolates. As a kid, we just wanted to … Read More...
Do You Want to Knit Some Mittens?
Kat at Just Crafty Enough made it through her year of mittens, and for December she has a double feature with mom and me mittens inspired by Frozen.
The blue and white color scheme gives them a frosty feel, … Read More...
Free pattern – Christmas Winter Crochet snowflakes
The image for this free snowflake pattern doesn’t do it any justice. It’s adorable and sweet and elegant. These would be perfect attached to gifts as a finishing touch on the wrapping. What do you use your Snowflakes for? share … Read More...
Tutorial: Cuddle fabric and faux fur muff
Denise from DIY Crush shares a tutorial for making this fabulous Cuddle fabric and faux fur muff. Slide your hands inside to keep them warm when you’re out and about on a cold day. They’re easy to make, requiring only … Read More...
Photo Christmas Tree for Babies and Toddlers
Sometimes it is hard to find a creative Christmas activity that babies and toddlers will enjoy. and that is one of the reasons I was very excited to find this tutorial written by Kristina, from Toddler Approved. The tree is … Read More...
6 Christmas Holiday Painted Window Art
There is just something about that hometown feel of walking down the street past the locally owned businesses and seeing the windows painted in brightly festive art. It puts you in the perfect spirit for the Christmas season and … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew scrap fabric ornaments
Sharon from Crafts ‘n Coffee shows how you can make these pretty fabric ornaments, no sewing required. You can get the fabric you need from your scrap bin. Or, do what she did, and grab a few shirts from the … Read More...