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...
Tutorial: No-sew sherpa Christmas tree skirt
This faux sherpa fleece Christmas tree skirt has a warm, cozy, woodland look. Delia from Delia Creates shows how you can make one, with no sewing required. It’s a fast and easy to make project. Go to Delia Creates for … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a mouse pad in your favorite fabric
Anne Marie from Gen X Quilters shows how you can make a pretty mouse pad using your favorite fabric print. Sure, a freebie advertising mouse pad will do the job, but these are actually pretty while being functional! They’re quick … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Reversible placemats to set a festive holiday table
KC from The Real Thing with the Coake Family shows how you can sew up a set of reversible placemats. She used Christmas themed fabric to make them for a festive holiday table setting. They’re easy to make, requiring only … Read More...
Freebie | Elf-Themed Christmas Party Printables
Decorate for your Christmas party with these elf printables from Online Labels. You’ll find printable sheets with candy cane wrappers, treat bag toppers, water bottle labels, gift tags and more. Get them all here.
Are you looking for more Christmas … Read More...
The Strange Allure of Arm Knitting
Months ago I pinned that arm knitting video that’s all over Pinterest. I watched it and thought about writing about it. Clearly it was getting pinned a lot, but to me it just seemed like a strange craft that anyone … Read More...
Technique: Multi-Color Inking
The Art from the Heart blog has directions for making this pretty wintry card using a masking technique to add different colors of ink to the large word stamp from Mama Elephant
-Heather
Tutorial | Handcrafted Gift or Journaling Tag
Follow ChiWei on her blog One Dog Woof as she creates handcrafted gift tags. For each tag, like the one shown above, she explains how you can make one too. In total she has posted 10 tags, so you’re sure … Read More...
Freebie | Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Printable Poster
Get this Rudolph printable poster in two versions from We Lived Happily Ever After. It comes in letter size as well as 20″ x 25″ and also in a white background. Click here to get the freebie, and to … Read More...
Crochet Your Own Elf And Maybe A Minion Too
How adorable is this little elf from Loopsan? I think he needs to come live in my house! You can work one up quickly with the free pattern you can get here. This one is named Elfus. I like … Read More...
Freebie | Printable Snowman Gift Tag
Whether you’ll be having a White Christmas or not, give your gifts with a cute printable snowman gift tag. I bet the kids and the kids at heart will get a smile on their faces when they see this cute … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour | Star
The Spirit of 96 Glass Party at Pacific Art Glass
It’s that time of year when Pacific Art Glass has it’s winter shindig…The Spirit of 96. Patty Gray is in town teaching with her ladies and Ryan Staub is in doing roll up. Fabulous glass blowing! We were able to … Read More...
Idea file: Nightshirt refashioned to a little girl’s Christmas dress
Justine from Sew Country Chick finally found the plaid flannel fabric she wanted to use to make a Christmas dress for her daughter. It wasn’t in yardage, though. It was in a nightshirt she found at the thrift store. It … Read More...