I came across this MUD soap for kids today and just had to share it with you! It is so adorable and a great stocking stuffer. Check out sudzfun.co.uk for more great soaping products. Hurry Christmas is coming!
Tutorial: 30-minute fabric headband for a child
Sara from Alice & Lois guest blogs in the Bite Size Sewing series at Craft Snob with a tutorial showing how to make a fabric headband for a child. It’s a quick project, one you can complete in just 30 … Read More...
Tutorial: Pod Pillow gadget easel in two sizes
Free Spirit Fabrics has a free PDF tutorial showing how to make a Pod Pillow in two sizes. They’re like fabric easels to hold a tablet or smart phone. The cutting dimensions are given within the steps of the tutorial … Read More...
Technique: Make Your Own Cling Stamps
The Amazing Crafting Products blog has directions for using their product called Amazing Mold Rubber along with a stencil for making your own cling stamps, click here to check it out, looks like fun!
-Heather
Tutorial | Christmas Countdown Calendar for Small Spaces & Traveling
Einat Kessler shows how you can make a Christmas Countdown Calendar that sits on a table top. This is great if you don’t have a lot of space for a bigger Advent Calendar. it’s also portable, so if you’re traveling … Read More...
Giveaway | Photoshop Elements 12 from Cathy Zielske
Cathy Zielske is awesome and funny, AND she is giving three lucky winners a copy of Photoshop Elements 12! She makes it easy peasy to enter, and you have until this Thursday December 5th to do so. Click here to … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour | Favorite
Jingle Bells Necklace
At first I thought this might look more like a dog collar than a stylish piece of jewelry. I think the way to pull of this look is to make sure you wear it with something sophisticated. Pairing it with … Read More...
Be Good For Goodness Sake – Reward Jar
This is such a fun Christmas idea for the Classroom or the home. The best thing about this reward jar is it filled rather than emptied. Once the jar is full the child or children get the reward. For classes … Read More...
The Holiday Goodies
I spent the weekend at a huge Christmas show. Sometimes these kill my holiday spirit – nothing like retail for that – but this was a great show. Lots of good music, cheerful people, well organized venue and great sales. … Read More...
Heather’s tips for sewing with Cuddle fabric
Cuddle fabric is soooo soft and well, cuddly, but can be difficult to sew. Heather from The Sewing Loft gives some tips for sewing with Cuddle fabric
. 10 tips, to be specific. Read them before taking on a project … Read More...
Nina Campbell Interiors {Book Review & Giveaway}
I’m delighted to a be part of the blog book tour for designer Nina Campbell’s new book Nina Campbell Interiors
. As I leafed through the pages of this beautifully photographed book, luxurious is the word that kept coming to … Read More...
Christmas Sweater Ornaments to Knit
A recent Red Heart email featured that company’s Best Guy Sweater Ornament, a cute little striped sweater that’s perfect for the tree or a gift bag.
Which reminded me of my Christmas Vest Ornament (I would swear I’ve knit … Read More...
Catnip Christmas Trees (needle Felted)
Jessica of “Catobear” put together a quick, basic instruction on needle felting catnip cat toys (Christmas tree design). It shows an easy way to get into needle felting and is something cat lovers will enjoy. You can needle felt into … Read More...
DIY Starburst Ornament Wreath
So pretty! And so effective!
This is a twist on the Christmas ornament wreath. This starburst version is simple but has a gorgeous result! It’s a great handmade gift idea too.
Dawn used a foam wreath and it has worked … Read More...
Cheesy Melting Snowman Savory Snack
We have had some snow, but it keeps melting. It is cold, dreary and soup weather. How about warming their bellies and put a smile on their faces with this cute bowl of soup. I dare them try not to … Read More...
Party Ideas – Traditional Christmas
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...