If you’re looking for a sparkly ornament to work on – maybe with stir crazy off school kiddos? – Sculpey has a great twinkly star tutorial. You could customize your decorations to make it more ornate or add a … Read More...
Freebie: Bird Tree in three colors
I found this lovely image over at The Graphics Fairy in Karen’s 100 Free Christmas Images. She has many more than this, but scoured her archives for some of her favorites. This is certainly one of my faves.
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Project: Art Journal
Using stamps, paint, chipboard, embellishments and more you can make a lovely art journal. These would make great gifts for the creative people in your life. Fid all the directions over at the Simon Says Stamp blog.
-Heather
Non Gingerbread House Stand Up Cookies
How cute would these be as place settings? Maybe you aren’t a big gingerbread fan, but love the idea of putting little houses together. These sugar cookies might be just what you need to fill that creative desire and it … Read More...
DIY Moss Covered Reindeer
Time is ticking away, but it’s not too late to create this adorable Moss covered Reindeer. Perfect for a door wreath or hang it above the dinner table. Easy to follow instructions can be found at tatertotsandjello.com. This one … Read More...
Proejct: Pattern Paper Holiday Cards
Using pattern paper and die cuts the Echo Park Paper blog has three great holiday card ideas to share.
-Heather
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Tutorial: Festive Gathered Clutch
Marisa from Rae Gun Ramblings shows how to make her Festive Gathered Clutch. The top of the bag is gathered on to a rounded bottom. She used satin for the top. The bottom is a gold suede, with small darts … Read More...
Tutorial: Stitched and beaded Christmas ornaments
Melony from Mel Designs shares a tutorial showing how to make a beaded and stitched Christmas ornament. The base of the ornament is a felt, with stitched and beaded motifs out of felt and woven cottons. She shows examples with … Read More...
Snowflake Hats to Wear in the Snow and Beyond
I may have seen enough snow for a while (after being snowed in for a week), but the snowflake motif is still a classic in knitting. I like snowflake hats enough that I’ve knit one in baby-size; I’m thinking … Read More...
An Easy Pullover for Kids
I’m starting to get some of that mom knitter guilt about the fact that my daughter only has one handknit sweater the currently fits her. I need some easy patterns in my library that I can whip out when I … Read More...
Tutorial: Stitched circle flower scarf
Nhi from The Houndstooth Detective shows how to make this beautiful circle flower scarf. Each flower on the scarf is made from 8 circles stitched together, with the overlapping curved edges making the petals of the flowers. Make it from … Read More...
Video tutorial: Self bound blanket
Angel from Fleece Fun shows how you can make a self bound blanket. It’s made from two layers of fabric, with the back layer folded over the edges to create the binding. Make it from fleece or Minky or Cuddle … Read More...
Cricut Tutorial: Stuffed animal harness
Call Ajaire shows how you can make a stuffed animal harness to keep a child’s favorite soft toy from getting lost when you’re out and about. Ohhh, how I wish I had one of these when my own daughter was … Read More...
Tutorial: Biscornu sachet or pincushion
Casey again, from Casey York Design shares a tutorial over at Moda Bake Shop showing how to make these pretty biscornu sachets. Each one is made from 2 5″ charm squares, plus stuffing beads and lavender. You could also make … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple leather ornaments
Amanda fromKitschy Coo shows how to make a set of simple leather Christmas ornaments. The only sewing required is to stitch any accents or trim down to the leather shape. If you wanted to make this a completely no-sew … Read More...
How to make a recycled glass bowl snowman
This snowman would look cute as a decoration all winter not just for Christmas. Over at the blog Design Decor there is a great tutorial on how to make a recycled glass bowl snowman that looks as cute without lights … Read More...
DIY Wax Paper Backdrop
I can’t contain my excitement about this incredible discovery I stumbled upon! Have you ever imagined creating a breathtaking backdrop using wax paper? Well, believe it or not, it’s entirely possible, and the result is simply mesmerizing. I came across … Read More...
Project: Washi Tape Tree
Using pattern and stamped strips of washi tape
the October Afternoon blog has directions for making this fun Christmas tree, perfect for a scrapbook page or card front.
-Heather
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Photography for Scrapbookers | Get a Starburst Effect on Your Christmas Tree
Every year I struggle to get a really good photo of our tree, so I am pretty excited about trying this tutorial from Mandy Blake. She outlines the equipment you will need, and the steps you should take to get … Read More...
DIY Reindeer Antler Headband
I am not sure these antlers would be as cute if it wasn’t for the cute little boy who is pulling an adorable face. What I like most about these antlers is that they are handmade and adorable (Did I … Read More...