No matter what craft you like to do, I bet there is one at Craftside that will spark your holiday creative spirit and have you getting out the hot glue gun, the sewing machine, knitting needles, crochet hooks or paper … Read More...
Save Money on Postage with Shipping Easy
I wanted to share this tutorial on how to use ShipingEasy for postage and shipping labels. This tutorial is helpful for indie crafters as ShippingEasy is more reliable than using Paypal for shipping labels and it syncs with stores such … Read More...
7 Quilted Christmas Holiday Table Runner Patterns
If you are still searching for something to put the finishing touches on your Holiday table décor, then take a look at these 7 beautiful quilted table runners that we found. They are all simply stunning, and range in difficulty, … Read More...
Make Easy Burlap Christmas Gift Bags
These burlap gift bags are very simple and easy to make, and are completely customizable, as you could add whatever embellishments and decorations you like! They would make for a great way to package party favors during the festive season. … Read More...
Unique and Crazy Christmas Trees
If you are wanting a unique and out of the box idea for your Christmas tree this year, look no further than this fun post from the girls at the blog How Does She. These 12 “Freakishly Crazy Christmas Trees” … Read More...
Candy Cookies in a Jar
Mason Jars
are still the rage. I loved them before they became popular again! There are so many uses for them! They can be used for canning, storage and gifting. Today’s focus will be gifts in jars. You don’t have … Read More...
Hammamas Turkish Towel Review
So I knew I had to try out Cotton towels before making some purchases for Christmas so I emailed Hammamas.com for the low down. I had seen Cotton Turkish towels here and there but wanted to know more. Did you … Read More...
Free Pattern – Gingerbread Christmas Tree
Oh this one is as sweet as it looks covered in candy. I love the alternative style to this Christmas tree decoration. I don’t know about your kid but mine would LOVE this bit of eye candy (candy get it?). … Read More...
DIY – Christmas Tree Wire Wrapping
I say it all the time and with this project it is no exception – these would be great for tree decorations, hanging off necklaces or even a dangling gift tag. Sometimes you need to think outside the “intended” box. … Read More...
Knitting Traditions Hold Strong on the Shetland Islands
A story about knitting in the Shetland Islands from NPR’s Weekend Edition popped into my Facebook feed over the weekend. It looks like the story originally aired in July (and that story has lovely pictures to go with it) but … Read More...
Tutorial: Understand darts to get a proper fit
LiEr from Ikat bag delves into darts with her Subtleties of Drafting series. The first of her multi-post tutorial on darts explores the reason for darts, types of darts, and the parts of a dart. She also explains how the … Read More...
Tip: Holiday Card with Digital Papers
If you don’t have just the right pattern paper for your holiday cards you can always use digital papers and print your own. Lots of places have them for sale, one of my favorites is Crafty Secrets or you can … Read More...
Snow Globes
This fun winter craft is a great way to use photos of kids. The finished project would make a fun decoration or even a special gift. Start out by taking pictures of the kids. Have them act out something they … Read More...
Tutorial: Pincushion that organizes your sewing machine needle
Ajaire from Call Ajaire has just blown my mind. This patchwork pincushion is also a needle organizer. The squares in the patchwork are designed to each hold a different type of needle for your sewing machine. And to make it … Read More...
Freebie | DIY Christmas Sweater Gift Tags
I really really love this idea from Zakka Life. Not only are these sweater gift tags super cute, but they are made using old Christmas cards! Along with the free template, this makes them practically free. of course you could … Read More...
Tutorial: Fleece pet bed with bolster sides and removable pillow
Sew4Home shows how you can make a soft fleece bed for your cat or small dog. It has stuffed bolster sides and a removable pillow in the middle. The sewing is easy. The bolster sides tie together at the corners … Read More...
Freebie | Printable Black & White Christmas Tags
What’s black & white & red all over? These great gift packages at TOMFO! They are simple but striking with the combination of black & white papers and red ribbon or string. The tags feature hexagon, cross, tree and … Read More...
Tutorial | Tips For Mass Producing Christmas Cards
Are you still working on your Christmas cards? me too! OK, true confession: I have yet to start. So I think these tips on mass producing cards from Carissa at Sprinkled With Glitter, will come in very handy. She suggests … Read More...
Tutorial: Making Fabric Canes
Over the years I’ve done canes to recreate elements of fabric swatches – the colours, the patterns and such. One tool that really helps with that – apart from a super colour sense – is an extruder. This tutorial shows … Read More...
Plan a Christmas Treasure Hunt
If you’re looking for a unique Christmas party activity, you can’t go wrong with a treasure hunt. Download printable Christmas themed treasure hunt clues from the Mishy Dee Creative Designs Etsy shop. In addition to offering two cute Christmas themed … Read More...