Got some shopping left to do and want to save a buck or two? Well the holiday season is one of the best times to find really great deals on handmade, vintage design goods.
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9 Festive and Free Christmas Fonts
Yes! More free fonts! There are so many great fonts that work well for Christmas, and I just want to share them all with you. I especially like that this collection at Over the Big Moon are for the … Read More...
Four Christmas Treat Jar ideas + Printable Tags
Treat jars are a great gift for Christmas because you can adapt them to just about any taste. They can be food treats like candy, cookie mix, hot cocoa mix or even granola, or you can fill them with bath … Read More...
Tutorial: Festive Flower Pendant
Here’s a good use of scrap or neutral coloured clay to make, as Josie comments, a flower to accent that little black dress. She uses metallic paste to add the bling. You could use whatever tone of paste you’d like … Read More...
Melted Peppermint Ornaments
I love peppermint, but we do have a lot left over from building gingerbread houses, advent calendars and to give to cashiers, especially if they have a mean customer before you. I like to save mine and mix it in … Read More...
Tutorial: Triangle cutout faux leather clutch
Nicole from The Felted Fox shows how you can make a faux leather purse like this one. It’s lined with felt, with a contrasting fabric showing through a triangle shape cut in to the flap. Neither the faux leather nor … Read More...
Ferrero Rocher Christmas Reindeer
Here is a great project for the kids to help with. They would make cute gifts or place cards for the dinner table. Maybe you need a last minute gift for a hostess, these would be perfect to give.
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Sewing Tutorial: You Are My Cup Of Tea Apron
Sachiko from Tea Rose Home guest blogs at U Create with a tutorial showing how to make her Your Are My Cup of Tea apron. It’s made from a tea towel and has a pocket in the shape of a … Read More...
Tutorial: Quilted Oven Mitt plus free pattern
Need to whip up a quick handmade gift? Vanessa of Crafty Gemini has you covered with a video tutorial for making theses quilted oven mitts. A gifted teacher, she’s right when she claims even a new sewer can successfully complete … Read More...
Crochet Hats for Cats
These custom made cat hats (and on request for other pets as well) are one of the cutest things ever. How can you not fall in love with your feline after she has one of these on?
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Merry Christmas Cookies
Even though these cookies spell out Merry Christmas, they can actually be used for all the holidays. You could spell out Hanukkah and Kwanzaa or even spell someone’s name on their birthday. The possibilities are endless. Chocolate cookie dough is … Read More...
Free Crochet Pattern – Death Star Pillow
If you know what a Death Star is then you are probably jumping up and down right now and the thought of this free pattern. This Star Wars pattern is for a death star the size of a small cushion. … Read More...
Keep Someone’s Legs Warm with Reversible Boot Cuffs
I love knit boot cuffs. They’re a simple way to add a bit more knitting to an outfit, and they serve a purpose: filling the gap between your leg and your boot, if there is one, or keeping your leg … Read More...
Paper Plate Peppermint Candy Tutorial
Amy, from Amy D…Randomly Me, originally just posted a picture of this fun holiday decoration. She got so many emails from people asking how she made it, she decided to write up this tutorial — lucky for us because they … Read More...
Deconstructed Candy Cane table runner
Karin Jordan of Leigh Laurel Studios did a guest post at Sizzix’s blog showing how she made this festive table runner. Inspired by a candy cane, she used her Dresden Plate Sizzix die and created this minimalist look. I love … Read More...
25 Christmas Appetizers
Having a party and still need ideas to serve to your guests, here is the site for you. Hopefully, you will be able to find something new to serve or maybe you are having your first party and need some … Read More...
Tutorial: Fleece and faux fur infinity scarf
Sew4Home shows how you can make a fleece and faux fur infinity scarf. You can make it with one layer of faux fur or minky, and one layer of fleece. Or, make it from two layers of fleece and no … Read More...
Freebie: Winter Coloring Pages
Dover Publications has 5 different winter scene coloring pages to download for free. Keep the kids busy on a snow day or shrink them down and use them yourself on holiday cards. Click here to download (once there click the … Read More...
Why You Should Never gift a quilt to a newborn says Dr. Pait
Quilters are natural gift givers and many of you, like myself, especially enjoy welcoming new babies into the world with a quilt. With the colors and style reflecting the expecting mother’s taste. it’s often the centerpiece of the nursery, So, … Read More...
Party Food – Edible Christmas Trees
Is your tree up if you celebrate the Christmas holiday? We will be putting ours up tomorrow or it won’t go up till Christmas Eve.
Trees for all occasions! Appetizer, meal or dessert. You will definitely find a tree in … Read More...