I love experimenting with different color schemes at Christmas time. I am totally accepting of Purple Christmas tree’s or Green Santa’s but there is always something homely about traditional colors. I love this Christmas Table Setup (from 2012) by Thecardswedrew.com… Read More...
How to make a Downton Abbey Christmas tree
Are you in on the Downton Abbey craze? Or do just like Victorian themed Christmas trees? Or just into some really great crafting techniques? Well this post featured at Sow & Dipity has it all! Pop on over to her … Read More...
Free sewing pattern: Reversible baby bib with a Peter Pan collar
Elisa from Charming Doodle shares a free pattern over at The Sewing Rabbit for a reversible bib with a Peter Pan collar. It’s made from t-shirt knit, which is soft and stretchy so there’s no need for a closure. Just … Read More...
Free Sewing pattern: 10-minute child’s apron
Marissa from Rae Gun Ramblings shares a free pattern for making a child’s apron. It’s a simple project that’s quick to make. She says it can be done in just 10 minutes! How’s that for quick? Or, let your child … Read More...
Tutorial: Braided fleece cowl
Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shows how to make a braided cowl to keep your neck warm. It’s made from three tubes of soft fleece, braided together to make one this cowl scarf. For a lighter weight … Read More...
Video Tutorial | My December Daily Album Cover
I’m pretty excited about my album for December Daily this year. Confession: in all my years doing December Daily (since 2007!) I have only completed one album. (You can see it here over at write.click.scrapbook). This year I am … Read More...
Sewing machine cover {cute alert}
Birds flit around this sewing machine on a cotton duck cloth base in this fun creation made by JennyJen42. The pink gingham lining is the perfect choice here. Thanks goes to Quilter’s Pastiche for pointing out this great find.… Read More...
More Christmas Quickie Crochets
Grandma Pam has some cute crochet patterns! Here are two that will work up very quickly for Christmas.
You won’t be able to resist the cute little Paperclip Wreaths. I bet these would make good teacher gifts – simple, quick, … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour | Little Chef
Do You Sleep Like A Log?
Here is a snapshot from KungFooKids on Etsy. Shannon’s whacky Log cushions are what caught my sleep deprived eyes. The irony of having a Log Pillow on my bed when I ache to “Sleep like a log” for just one … Read More...
Tutorial: Quilted pillow [a great gift idea]
Ms Midge offers up this pretty pillow as part of her Cushion for Christmas Blog Hop. She believes pillows make great gifts, as they don’t require the same time commitment as a quilt. With the holidays upon us, this … Read More...
Tutorial: Hip Holiday retro station wagon Christmas pillow
Amanda from Jedi Craft Girl is over at Therm O Web showing how to make this cute retro Christmas throw pillow. It’s made from bright fabrics with an applique of a vintage station wagon bringing home the family Christmas tree. … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy folded and tucked fabric coasters
Tonya from The Crafty Mummy shows how to make these folded and tucked fabric coasters. They look like they’d be difficult but they’re actually very to make. And quick, too. The top is made from 4 squares of fabric. She … Read More...
Project: Origami Ornament
Got some leftover pattern paper sitting around? Why not turn those scraps into a stunning holiday ornament that’s not only beautiful but also a fun project to tackle? Over at the Handmade by Michelle blog, you’ll find step-by-step directions to … Read More...
North America’s Fastest Knitter Has a New Goal
I love this story from the Toronto Sun about the fastest knitter in North America, Lina Benne. The 49-year-old yarn shop owner from Mississauga entered a speed knitting contest on a whim back in 2004 and managed to knit … Read More...
24 Elf On A Shelf Ideas
Have you joined the Elf On A Shelf
Craze? We are yet to take on this craziness in our house but only time will tell for how long. If you are needing new ideas or just starting out with it … Read More...
Strawberry Christmas Tree Brownie Bite
O’ Christmas Tree, O’ Christmas Tree
Maybe because we just put up our Christmas tree these spoke to me. And it has a surprise with the strawberry under the frosting. Makes it a little healthy right? Erica also has some … Read More...
Soap Making – Yule Tide Cheer
What I love most about this soap is actually the name “Yuletide Cheer”. I can only imagine how great it smells. It is made using a blend of Bramble Berry’s Christmas Tree Cybilla and Elements Bath and Body’s Rocky Mountain … Read More...
Gingerbread Man Christmas Party
This Gingerbread man themed Christmas party is adorable. I love the vibrant colors and the adorable Gingerbread men on the cake and as cake pops.
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Free pattern: Easy Patchwork Christmas tree skirt
Amy from Nap Time Crafters shares a free pattern for making a patchwork tree skirt. There are 16 pie-shaped panels around the skirt so you can mix and match print and pattern and color to your heart’s desire. A set … Read More...