Is it just me or are Pearls coming back into style this season? I keep coming across more and more pearl designs and creations. Maybe it’s just a Christmas thing? Should I be getting my pearls out? For the full … Read More...
Project: Stamped Christmas Ornament
Transform a plain kraft ornament into an adorable bird ornament to hang on your tree. The Design Memory Craft blog has a video tutorial showing how to stamp and then color an image with several different coloring mediums and also … Read More...
Tutorial: Advent pocket pillow
Rhonda from home.made shows how you can make an Advent pillow. The design is inspired by a pillow from Ballard Designs, no longer available for purchase. Strips of webbing sewn across the front of the pillow create little “pockets” to … Read More...
Cardboard Tube Gnomes for Christmas
Did you know that Christmas Gnomes are known to help Santa in many ways? They are so small that they can sneak around without being seen which makes it easy for them to keep on eye on kids year round. … Read More...
Planning Binder How-To
When planning your own wedding, organization is crucial! There are so many things to keep track of, and need to have in order, and sometimes it’s the little things that get overlooked. Be sure you don’t miss anything, and you … Read More...
Top 5 Posts in Scrapbooking This Week
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Eggnog Cupcake with Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting
Eggnog!? You either like it or dislike it. I like it and very happy at this time of year, when I see it on the shelves again. I must admit, I have never had the alcohol version and I didn’t … Read More...
Tutorial: Fleece ear warmer
Maggie from Smashed Peas and Carrots shares a tutorial at Skip To My Lou for making a fleece ear warmer. The wide head wrap fits snugly around the head, covering your ears to keep the cold and wind off of … Read More...
Free Sewing pattern: Fabric mug cozy
Bev from Flamingo Toes shares a free pattern for making a fabric mug cozy. It’ll keep your hands from getting burned on a hot cup of coffee, tea, or cocoa. They make great gifts, especially when you give them with … Read More...
Stitchy Wonderland
Have you recovered from yesterday’s feast? Why not skip the shopping crowds, fix a big plate of leftovers, throw on your favorite movie and stitch the day away. I give you permission to stay in you pj’s all day long. … Read More...
Super Soft Gingerbread Cookies
Let the crazy holiday season begin! Time for baking, crafting and decorating! Okay, I only make sugar cookies, because I’m not creative in the kitchen. I love gingerbread, but like chewy cookies. But soft doesn’t work when making a gingerbread … Read More...
Handmade Christmas Gift – Tree Cozy
This Christmas coffee cup cozy is adorable and is the perfect gift for office co-workers. Just be sure to give them out nice and early as I hate getting Christmas themed stuff on Christmas day. It kinda feels too late … Read More...
Old Navy Flagship Stores Gets Yarn Bombed for Christmas
I’m loving the pictures of the huge yarn bombing done by Knits for Life at the Old Navy flagship store in San Francisco. They covered an entire 1950 Chevy pickup truck in knitting, complete with zig-zag patterned bumper, tire … Read More...
Free pattern: Trixie the Donkey
The Pattern Patter blog shares a free vintage pattern for making this adorable felt donkey. She’s hand stitched together from felt – a good project to make while hanging out with the family. The vintage pattern comes courtesy of Mary … Read More...
Project: Holiday Candle Holders
I love seeing paper crafting products and tools used for something other then cards and scrapbooking pages such as home décor projects. It makes me feel like I’m getting more out of what I’m buying or maybe it’s just a … Read More...
Jingle Bell Ankle Bracelets
This is a fun project to make with kids at this, or any time, of year. They can make these ankle bracelets and dance along to their favorite Christmas carols or even march in their own holiday parade. Stephanie, from … Read More...
9 Gift Ideas To Sew For Those On Your List
Crafters love to create. It’s just in our blood. And with that passion to create, also comes the desire to share with others what we have made. What better time of year to share our talents, than during the Holidays? … Read More...
Memory Keeping in December | December Daily & More
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Are you thinking about a special memory keeping project for the month of December? Every year I do some version of December Daily or Journal Your Christmas, but I have come across a few other alternatives you might … Read More...
Cheesy Leftover Mashed Potato Pancake
I don’t know about you, but I seem to have more mashed potatoes leftover than all other sides. It’s the one side that I don’t really want to eat again after the big day. This recipe might change that for … Read More...
Great Life Lessons from Knitting
Because it’s Thanksgiving in America, it makes sense to take a moment to reflect on why knitting is so important in our lives. For me, knitting is part of my career, of course, but I would still love to knit … Read More...