We are coming down to the wire on Hanukkah and Christmas, but there’s still time to do some gift knitting if you want to. It’s not ideal, but there are a lot of quick knitting projects out there that can … Read More...
50+ Christmas Candy Recipes for Your Holiday Party
What’s a Christmas party without lots of candy? Indulge your sweet tooth with this fabulous collection of over 50 Christmas candy recipes. There’s fudge, caramels, truffles, cookie bark, and mints galore! Everything looks so good I’m tempted to scrap by … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY felt gift pouches for reusable gift wrap
Alice & Lois show how you can whip up a cute little felt pouch, perfect for gifting a pair of earrings or other small (but large) present. It’ll take you all of about 5 minutes to make these, as there’s … Read More...
15 Inexpensive Food Gift Items
Are you done with your holiday shopping and baking? I got the Christmas cards out and still have some shopping to do and all my baking and homemade gifts to do. I’ll be lucky if I get Santa’s cookies made … Read More...
Dollar Tree Christmas Crafts
If you are still looking for a few last minute Holiday crafts to keep your hands busy during this Christmas season, then head over to Debbie Doo’s and check out the linky party hosted at her site. With over 85+ … Read More...
Free Pattern – Christmas Tree Ornament
Is your Christmas tree looking a little bare? It’s not too late to start adding some more handmade decorations. These Christmas tree’s are adorable and are great for late night chats by the fire. Add some scented oil for a … Read More...
Handmade Christmas Gift – Candy Cane Scrub
Forget about overpriced mass produced soaps and scrubs and make your own. This one is adorably cute and perfect for all ages too. I love the candy cane effect it really makes it festive which of course makes it , … Read More...
Tutorial: Animal roll-up fleece blankets
These animal roll-up blankets are kid-sized fleece blankets with cute animal faces appliqued on them. When you roll them up, the animal face will be front and center, perfect for a child to snuggle up. Sara from The Aqua House… Read More...
Tip: Coloring and Stamping on Vellum Paper
If you’re not familiar with vellum it’s a semi-transparent paper that can add a really beautiful look to any stamped card but since it’s a non porous, slick surface you’ve got to use the right inks to stamp with and … Read More...
Sudsy Snowman Kids Craft
I am so glad I found this project when my young granddaughters were visiting because this is something I knew they would enjoy! This project is just as simple — and fun — as it looks! Glue a mouth, nose, … Read More...
Tutorial: Faux fur and flannel Christmas stocking
Stef from Girl. Inspired. shares a free pattern for making these gorgeous faux fur and flannel stockings. I’m loving the mix of the woodland and the luxe – a woodland luxe Christmas!! You can make them with the fur on … Read More...
Etsy Shop Feature: EllenGiggenbach
Today I wanted to feature EllenGiggenbach for this weeks etsy shop feature. Here’s more about her & her shop:
The wonderful world of the web has inspired me to share what I love with others. Time and place are no… Read More...
Most Popular Posts This Week
Everything fonts and graphics were so popular this week! It looks like lots of you were working on Christmas cards and other digital and hybrid projects lately. if you missed any of these, here are the top 5 posts again. … Read More...
Homemade Hanukkah Gelt
Gelt for Hanukkah or gold coins for the holidays. Germany, Belgian and Norway give chocolate gelds during the St. Nicholas holidays. You could use these for a pirate themed party or St. Patrick’s Day pot of gold. Guests could take … Read More...
Tutorial: Embroidery thread blanket stitch hem
The embroidery thread blanket stitch hem that Agy from Green Issues is actually a fix for a worn out hem, but it’s pretty enough to do even if your jeans don’t require any mending. She shares a tutorial showing how … Read More...
Dreidel Surprise Cookies Recipe
Next week Hanukkah starts on December 17th. These cookies surprise are for Hanukkah, but you could change them into ornaments if you celebrate Christmas. These can be made ahead of time and stored up to 5 days in air tight … Read More...
Winter Knitty is Live
It’s one of the best days of the winter season today, because the new Knitty has just been released. And this one is extra special because it’s the 50th issue of the long-running online knitting magazine. Here’s to 50 more, … Read More...
20 Frozen crafts perfect to decorate and celebrate
Over at the blog A little Craft in Your Day there is a post that features 20 Frozen movie crafts. Even if you aren’t a fan of the movie there are some really interesting crafts and techniques. The one … Read More...
Free pattern: 18″ Doll nightgown, make one from a dollar store blanket
Joy from xoxo Grandma has a fantastic pattern for a nightgown that you can make for an American Girl or other 18″ dolls. The best part about this project is that you can use a fleece blanket from the dollar … Read More...
Free Christmas Party Printables
These traditional red and green Christmas party printables are an affordable way to add a festive touch to your holiday celebration. There are cupcake toppers, cupcake wrappers, water bottle labels, drink flags, place cards, and more. Visit Second Chance to … Read More...