Nicole Borgia has designed this totally adorable snuggly vest for baby. When I saw it originally in yellow, I thought it was sweet – but then I got to thinking how perfect it would be to outfit baby or … Read More...
Christmas Ease | Planning the Holidays
The Holiday season is now in full swing, but before you jump in feet first, consider making yourself a Holiday notebook or binder. The December/January issue of Country Woman magazine introduces us to Rhonda Coulter, who helps hundreds of women … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour | Lovely
Candy Cane Necklace
We couldn’t resist sharing Heidi’s Blog post about a candy cane necklace. In this full tutorial she shows you how to create this simple Mod Podge necklace. This project is perfect for kids or mass production. Full tutorial here.
Quick and Easy Christmas Office Party Decorations
If you are looking to decorate the office but have a limited budget then consider this. Wrap paintings and plaques up in the office using Christmas wrap and then simply pop them back on the wall. You could do the … Read More...
Christmas Soap Molds
You still have time to make some Holiday soaps for friends and family. This St Nicholas mold is detailed and filled with nostalgia. If you are looking for something a little more festive then check out the full range at … Read More...
How to make a recycled wine cork jingle bell ornament
This would be a great crafting night with your friends craft! Everyone could bring their mememento Wine corks ….or drink a bit of wine while crafting! Pop on over to the blog Make it Easy Crafts for the tutorial on … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy bound buttonhole
While a machine stitched buttonhole uses thread to cover the edges of a buttonhole, a bound buttonhole uses strips of matching fabric to finish the hole. It’s a detail you often find on a coat. Leila from Lolita Patterns shows … Read More...
Tutorial: Pleated ribbon and rhinestone belt
Kristina J guest blogs at Family Focus Blog with a tutorial showing how to make this gorgeous pleated ribbon and rhinestone belt. The look is soft and romantic and sparkly. It’s made with elastic so it’ll stretch for a good … Read More...
Free Printable Santa Countdown
This quick printable is the perfect little countdown for toddlers. Give them some stickers or a Dot marker pen 
and allow them to check off each day. You can turn it into a lesson plan by creating a number theme … Read More...
Sufganiyot – Jelly Doughnuts
I love Christmas, but I’m not quite ready to start posting Christmas goodies yet. Since it is still Hanukkah, I decided to do another recipe celebrating this holiday. Who doesn’t like donuts? You will find a jelly filled donut recipe … Read More...
Kids Craft – 10 DIY Christmas Ornaments
If you can find an hour to grab some materials together then you can set yourself up for 10 different Christmas activities for 10 different days. Love this round up, lot’s of cute Christmas craft ideas that the kids are … Read More...
Tutorial: Square floor cushion stuffed with fabric scraps
Rae at Made By Rae shows how you can use a yard of decorator fabric to make this Square Floor Cushion. And what does she use to stuff it? Fabric scraps! It’s a good use for garment fabric scraps which, … Read More...
Tutorial: Christmas Tree Decoration
This little tree is clever – you could decorate it however you like – and would be great as a tabletop decoration or a hanging one. The idea of using the baking paper form as an armature is a useful … Read More...
The Spotlight Is On Bat- Crochet (and other Super Hero stuff)
In case you have a Super Hero fan at your house and want to crochet something special for Christmas, here are two ‘dolls’ for you. In case you don’t have time to get an entire figure completed before the Big … Read More...
Christmas Etsy Feature – FinnegansMarkets
Shannon has an adorable shop called Finnegan’s Market, through which she handcrafts and sells felt food for children’s make-believe play. My children always love playing with felt food that their Grandma has made but let’s face it not everyone has … Read More...
Tutorial: Modern Christmas Tree quilt
Christa is hosting a Quilt Along (QAL) on her blog for a Modern Christmas Tree wall hanging. On the color diagram you see her quilt pattern for piecing the top. On the other she generously shares her sketch for free … Read More...
Tutorials: Père-Noël quilt
Teresa of Teresa Down Under shares on her blog how to make this Christmas-themed lap quilt. She’s broken it down into three parts, the first is piecing the quilt top – notice she’s using gorgeous holiday fabric. The second is … Read More...
Winner of the $25 gift card giveaway from “Hande made it; Jewelry for everyone!”
Linda Davis Siess Lucky #2 is the winner of the $25 gift card giveaway from “Hande made it; Jewelry for everyone!” Congratulations Linda, enjoy shopping with Hande. Hande, thanks again for the giveaway 🙂 I will be sending her … Read More...
FREE Felt Food Pattern and Easy DIY Santa Beard
Are little ones are getting a toy kitchen for Christmas and we have been looking for felt foods for them to use with their new toy. These Sandwiches with the tomatoes, cheese, lettuce, bread and bag of chips are just … Read More...