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Guest Review By Shellie Wilson & Arabella.
When my daughter and I were invited to review Typekids.com touch typing course for kids we were very excited as Miss Arabella had been using several different programs but would never stick to … Read More...
Christmas is the time of the year for gift giving and you might recall our previous post on http://www.onecklace.com called
Gifts From My Grave. “The past few months I have been gathering gifts for my Children’s special occasions in-case I … Read More...
If you are just getting started in Amigurumi then you are going to love these cute little monsters. The patterns vary only slightly but by using different colors, different eyes and features you can create a whole family of different … Read More...
Kim from Leland Ave. Studios shows how you can make these half square triangle coasters. They would make a great last-minute gift, perhaps a hostess gift for a Thanksgiving or Christmas celebration. Or, make up a stack of them in … Read More...
There is something about a monkey craft that I can’t resist. As you can probably tell by looking at the photo, the cute little monkey pictured is made from a footprint and his eyes and ears are made using fingerprints. … Read More...
Heather from The Sewing Loft shares a tutorial for making this hanging scarf organizer. You can keep all of your scarves in one place, where they’re easy to see and easy to grab. It’s made around a clothes hanger, so … Read More...
Here’s a fun round up of over 50 gift wrapping ideas that Kimberly from Buga Boo Blog shared!
If you like the packaging on your presents to be just as eye catching as the contents, then this is the round … Read More...
Keep the younger ones busy while waiting for Thanksgiving dinner with this printable place mat from CherylStyle. The littler ones can color or work on the maze, and older kids can test their crossword skills. There’s something for every … Read More...
I’m not a big video fan – I do better experimenting on my own or with a book, to go at my own speed – but with the huge, HUGE increase in the number of video tutorials out there the … Read More...
Here is a turkey that everyone can enjoy! The kids will have fun making these for the dessert table.
For this cupcake feel free to use your own cupcake recipe or order some from the store, if you don’t have … Read More...
Amy from Friends Stitched Together shares a tutorial at Sew McCool showing how you can make a ruched hand bag like this one. It’s a good sized bag with shoulder straps. There are no closures on the top, which allows … Read More...
Ren from The Inspired Wren guest blogs at Fleece Fun with a tutorial showing how to make her Tall Tree Applique pillow. She uses a reverse applique technique to add a Christmas tree to a tall pillow. Buttons are ornaments … Read More...
DMC has done it again with their sassy Emma Plum Fairy ornament (so named for their mascot, Emma Broidery). Created by Brooke Nolan, this little lady would look great on any tree or gift. You can customize her hair color … Read More...
I love the little Lion Brand Bon Bons. It’s a collection of a bunch of tiny coordinating skeins of yarn that you can use for small, colorful projects. I’ve used some to crochet Christmas things, I made some accessories … Read More...
Our winner is Dianne S.
There really is nothing better than a cozy pair of handknit socks on a cold day, and if you’ve never had that feeling because you’ve never knit a pair of socks before, I’m here to … Read More...
This recipe would be great for the dessert table, but would also make a great gift too. You could bring this as a hostess gift or give to your neighbors and teachers for the holidays.
Love blackberries, but I might … Read More...
If you are like me, I bet you have a collection of buttons. You just might keep them in a jar. A lot of us do. But Mark Montano has switched it up and created a fun way to make … Read More...
With the holiday season quickly approaching, we all know we will have house guests, and our lives will only get busier. Take a few minutes before the hustle and bustle sets in to organize the trouble spots in your home. … Read More...
Julie from Our Chez Nous shares a tutorial at Imagine Gnats showing how you can make a leather backpack like this one. It has clean, modern lines which also mean there aren’t too many pieces to cut out and sew. … Read More...
Hopefully the weather is still nice enough where you are to go for a walk and collect some treasures to make one of these adorable turkeys. If you look closly at the turkey’s tail, you will see it is made … Read More...
