Josie from Sew for Soul shares a tutorial for making a Christmas gift cone. You can hang it like a stocking, and fill it with fun Christmas treats. It’s shown here with a figgy pudding applique, but any Christmas themed … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Christmas Santa apron
Amber from Crazy Little Projects combined aspects of two of her previous projects to make this Santa apron. She used the shape of her Ruffle Apron Pattern, and the Santa belt detail from her Santa Hand Towels project. She shares … Read More...
Project: Neon Christmas Card
If you have a lot of holiday cards to make you sometimes what to keep it quick and simple and also you want to make them not too thick so they are easier to mail, a one layer card helps … Read More...
Giveaway: Magpies, Homebodies and Nomads
The winner is kajubo!
Cirilia Rose’s new book has a funny name, but it makes a lot of sense when you understand it. Magpies, Homebodies, and Nomads
are all parts of the knitter’s personality. We’re magpies in that we love … Read More...
Free pattern: Boys mesh sportswear pants
Emily from Nap Time Creations shares a free pattern for making a pair of mesh sportswear pants in boys sizes. She made her boys some mesh shorts earlier this year, and they love them so much she decided to make … Read More...
7 ways to fold napkins great for festive Christmas entertaining
I think my favorite napkin fold featured here is the Christmas tree shape but I plan on trying them all. Maybe it would be fun to do a different one at each place setting? Pop on over to the blog … Read More...
Tutorial: Scrappy patchwork bookmarks with a heart charm
Melony from Mel Designs shares a tutorial showing how she made these fun patchwork bookmarks. She adds a fun reading-themed message and heart charm. The charm is on a cord so it can hang outside of your book. Her tutorial … Read More...
Marius Cookies
Love the design on this cookie! Reminds me of a warm and cozy sweater I like to wear! I also thought it would be fun to make some ugly sweater cookies too. If you are having an ugly sweater party, … Read More...
Free Crochet Pattern – Lego Blanket
This is one lego collection you won’t be able to suck up into the vacuum or slice your foot open on. It’s adorable for a little builder to be baby and could be made is pastel shades too if so … Read More...
Tutorial: Ribbon detail fold over clutch
Marni from Haberdashery Fun shows how you can make a pretty fold over clutch accented with pretty ribbon. It has a zippered top and a front pocket which will get covered when the top is folded over. Or, fold the … Read More...
Teaching Kids How Sound is Made
While you may prefer it when the kids are quiet, sometimes making can sound be a great learning experience. Start out by gathering together some containers (empty cans, bowls, etc), cellophane paper and extra large balloons, and rubber bands to … Read More...
7 Fun Christmas Cross Stitch Patterns
If you are looking for a fun little side project to have to get you in the Holiday spirit, then look at these 7 cross stitch patterns we have found. They are all perfectly festive, and most are simple enough, … Read More...
5 December Photo-a-Day Prompt Lists
If you’re looking for ideas for taking photos daily this month for your December Daily or other Christmas memory keeping project, I have found five great lists that you can use for prompts. Don’t feel like you have to stick … Read More...
Clay Tips: Snowflake Cutters
If, like New Clayer Me, you couldn’t find a good snowflake cutter set and still wanted great, detailed snowflakes this idea was a bit of a lightbulb moment. Using a simple six petaled flower cutter
– which is common in … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew patchwork Christmas ornament
Quick and easy is on most people’s wish list when it comes to decorating for the holidays. Nikki of Tikkido delivers both with this Christmas ornament, because though it looks difficult, it requires no piecing or sewing. She uses a … Read More...
16 Tasty Hanukkah Recipes
If you’re still working on your Hanukkah menu, Babble has put together a helpful slideshow featuring recipes for mandel brot, c
What are your family’s favorite … Read More...
Tutorial: Faux fur wine bag
Faux fur continues to be a hot fashion and home decor trend. Nikki from Tikkido shows how you can make a faux fur wine bag, so your hostess gifts for holiday parties can be just as fashionable. They’re quick and … Read More...
Tutorial: Christmas Tree
I will admit that I always use the same stitch. I hardly venture outside of my comfort zone. I am so glad that I found this free pattern and tutorial by Cheryl Fall on About.com. I love that the … Read More...
Free pattern: Velvet cuff Christmas stockings
Sew4Home shares a free pattern for making these gorgeous velvet cuff Christmas stockings. I’m loving that angled cuff! The stockings are beautiful in traditional Christmas colors, with the angled cuff and the fluffy pom poms adding a touch of the … Read More...
Quick and Easy Snowy Chocolate Pinecones
These pinecones look so realistic. What a fun edible craft to do with the kids. Plus, it is a no bake recipe. So this could be done in the classroom during a holiday party or a regular birthday party. Remember … Read More...