It’s probably all the snow around here lately (on day 6 of being snowed in — hoping to get out tomorrow!) but I’ve been thinking about knitting projects involving snowflakes. I’ll share some non-Christmas patterns here soon, but here are … Read More...
Christmas Fun with the Kids
Oh my goodness! There are 15 days left till Christmas? Where does the time go? Christmas to me is all about the family! Especially the kids, because they grow so fast. But it is also trying to figure out what … Read More...
DIY Mr & Mrs Chair Signs
Learn how to make your own custom painted Mr. & Mrs. chair signs with a step-by -step tutorial from Something Turquoise. Love that you can make these with any font! {Photo by Studio 11 Weddings}
Tutorial: Quilted laptop case
Remona, aka The Stitching Scientist, just got a new laptop (lucky girl, she is!), which means she also just made a new laptop case. She shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she made the case. It’s a simple … Read More...
Melissa’s tips for sewing on fancy fabrics
If you want to sew a fancy dress, you’ll need to use fancy fabric. Taffetas and satins are gorgeous, but they do behave differently under the sewing machine needle than a quilting cotton. Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a felt Advent wreath safe for small children
Lindsey from Happier Than A Bird Quilts wanted to celebrate Advent with her young children, but the thought of open flames around small hands made her nervous. Her solution was an Advent wreath that doesn’t have any actual candles. She … Read More...
Christmas Freebies from Me to You | Journaling & Filler Cards for Pocket Pages
It’s time for another freebie, don’t you think? As I am working on my December Daily this year, I keep coming up with ideas for journaling and filler cards so I made some, and now I am sharing them … Read More...
Freebie | Printable Chalkboard Christmas Gift Tags
Chalkboard printables are really hot right now, and you can add this trend to your gift giving with a set of free printable chalkboard gift tags from Kelly at Live, Laugh Row. Kelly suggests adding red ribbon or yarn for … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour | Be Merry
DIY – Animal Ring Bowl
If you are looking for last-minute Christmas gifts then look no further. Who doesn’t have a need for a ring bowl? I am always and I mean always losing my earrings or rings (actually I only ever lose 1). How … Read More...
Finding Clay Favourites
Today, I ventured out into the snowy craziness that is where I live. After getting home, I was only too happy to stare at polymer clay on Flickr. People are doing the neatest, non-snowy, things:
1. Fairytale Goblets, 2. … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew knotted fleece scarves for a service project
Liz from Simple Simon & Co. made up a bunch of scarves over Thanksgiving to donate to people in need. They’re super easy and super fast to make, using just a strip of fleece and a pair of scissors. There’s … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a hand muff or handwarmer from an old coat
Sheri from Confessions of a Refashionista shares a video tutorial showing how you can make a hand muff or handwarmer out of recycled fabric. She makes the tube part from an old coat, and the strap from a neck tie. … Read More...
Project: Stamped Magnets
Stamping on watercolor paper, coloring with Twinkling H2O’s and then covering them in resin you can make some pretty stamped magnets, the Luminate blog has all the details.
-Heaher
Trio of Free Ornaments
Stacey of Fearn Abbey Needleworks has posted her second of three free ornament patterns and this time it’s a trio of free ornaments. I have shown one here and it is a Christmas Tree. She also has a star and … Read More...
How to make adorable, needle-felted snowman ornaments
Sharon of “Crafts ‘n Coffee”; goal is to share with you needle felting projects that are fresh, fun and make the most of your creative time. Many of the project ideas on Crafts ‘n Coffee come from a wonderful and … Read More...
Ombre Holiday Wreath
I had vowed not to put up any more wreaths this Holiday season – but this one was way too pretty to pass up on.
At Homemade Ginger, find the detailed instructions on creating this one of a kind wreath … Read More...
Kraft Paper Table Settings
Sometimes the most beautiful things is the simplest of things. I love the idea of using Kraft paper
or Butchers paper to create this country style feel. Whilst this example is from a wedding don’t let that limit you. … Read More...
Etsy Feature – ShrineMaiden
If you live outside the “usual” box then you are going to love this Shrinemaiden store on etsy. The Christmas decorations are a blend of whimsy, vintage and retro. Their quirkiness will leave you speechless as you try to decide … Read More...
Tutorial: Leather tassel keychain
Erin from Sewbon is over at Sew Caroline today, showing how you can make a leather tassel keychain. Her tutorial is part of Sew Caroline’s 12 Days of Handmade Gifts series. It’s a simple gift you can make, and it’s … Read More...