I am constantly amazed at what you crafty peeps come up with to make out of paper tubes. I am so going to make these for decorating for spring. Pop on over to the blog vlijtig to see her creation … Read More...
To Embroider or Not to Embroider
Mary Corbet of Needle ‘N Thread is sharing one of her Christmas presents and it is really neat. What is interesting is that it is not really an embroidery book – or is it? She plans to use the book … Read More...
Special Little Tree
Christmas may be just past, but there is always next year and I know cross-stitchers work on ornaments year-round. Or you may have an after Christmas party that you need something special for and this little design may just fit … Read More...
Project: Thank You Card
Show your appreciation for those wonderful holiday gifts with a hand made thank you card. Visit Hero Arts for the tutorial.
-Heather
Looking for a Challenge for the New Year? Join a Knitalong
There are lots of potential New Year’s resolutions a knitter might have — and I’d love it if you’d share yours! — but one thing that’s fun and a way to build your knitting skills is to join a knitalong.… Read More...
12 Delicious Nut Bread Recipes
Happy Boxing Day, Kwanzaa and survival day to those that celebrated Christmas. Apparently, I missed the official date nut bread holiday. I’ll have to keep this website up so I can plan ahead. In Maine, the weather can be cold … Read More...
Freebie: Imperial to metric yardage converter
Tiff from Happydashery has a free printable for sewers who use metric measurements. It’s a conversion chart that takes standard yardage lengths and converts them from imperial to metric measurements. She also gives conversions for standard seam allowances. Go to … Read More...
Tutorial: Winter hat with ear flaps for an American Girl doll
AGDollFan shares a free pattern on her blog, Arts and Crafts for Your American Girl Doll, to make a winter hat for an American Girl doll. It’s long over the ears to keep them warm, with braided ties at the … Read More...
Tutorial: Christmassy Earrings
Fun little earrings made to look like seasonal saltwater taffy slices – have a peak at the video and make some fun trinkets.
Merry Christmas from Berroco (and Me!)
I don’t know how I missed these in my roundup of adorable little Christmas sweater ornaments for the tree, but Berroco released a pattern collection called Minutia that includes four adorable knit and crocheted mini sweater ornaments for the tree.… Read More...
Santa Claus and Snowman Pancakes For Christmas
Merry Christmas to those that celebrate this holiday! Did you have a big breakfast for Christmas? I grew up with fruit and nuts in my stocking and a couple of chocolates to enjoy until our feast for lunch. This might … Read More...
Merry Christmas!
To our readers that celebrate I’d like to wish you a very Merry Christmas!
-Heather
(card by Heather Holbrook)
Looking for more paper crafts ideas and supplies? Check some of our favorite supplies out over at Tonic Studios
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Your Christmas Crochet Eye-Full
A Feast for the Eyes: Stunning Christmas Crochet Inspiration
The holiday season is the perfect time to bring out your crochet hooks and create something truly magical. Whether you’re making festive decorations, handmade gifts, or cozy winter accessories, there’s nothing … Read More...
A Cozy Cowl Just for You
Now that it’s too late to knit anything for anyone else for Christmas, I say it’s time to get selfish with your knitting. Maybe for just a little while. Even if you only knit one project for yourself. I tend … Read More...
Christmas Tree Cinnamon Roll
Are you making cinnamon rolls for breakfast on Christmas? How about adding a little flair to those rolls, by making a Christmas tree. There is also directions on how to make a wreath instead of the tree. Plus there is … Read More...
How to make a glow in the dark snow globe
Snow globes can be so relaxing and filled with just about anything on any subject. What a fun idea to kick up snow globes to another level by adding the glow in the dark feature. Pop on over to the … Read More...
Tutorial: Little girl’s lace skirt
Kelly from Sewing In No Man’s Land wraps up her 12 Skirts of Christmas series with a tutorial of her own, showing how to make a little girl’s lace skirt. The top layer is a pretty lace, and the lining … Read More...
Photography for Scrapbookers | Christmas Morning Photos
Capture the magic of Christmas morning with these photography tips from Katrina Kennedy. She shares a checklist to make sure you’re ready come December 25th, and also explains how to get great photos using both natural light, and flash photography. … Read More...
Ta Dah!: Eleven quilts in time for Christmas
It’s such a great feeling to be able to hand out some homemade love during the holidays. Maureen of Maureen Cracknell Handmade is doing just that, having finished eleven quilts for her family. Hopefully she’ll share some reactions by the … Read More...
Cream Cheese Mints
I love items that you can make for more than just one holiday. These Cream cheese Mints fill the bill and are really easy to make. Plus, they look really cute in the jars to give as gifts and they … Read More...