Continuing along with the theme of Christmas ornaments here’s a video for an adorable version of gingerbread man. As with all ornaments, you could customize or personalize this for the recipient or your own decor. Add a name on a … Read More...
Sale: Cricut Black Friday Bundle
Cricut Black Friday Bundle Deal includes the Expression 2 Die Cutting Machine, Red and Silver Iron On material and the Merry and Bright Digital Die Cuts and it’s an incredible value at only $199!! It’s like getting $50 off the … Read More...
Black Friday Giveaway | Picture the Holidays Photography Class
This giveaway is now closed. The winner by random draw is #12 which was Olga!
Congrats! I have sent you the sign up details by e-mail. See you in class!
Exciting news! I have one spot to giveaway to a … Read More...
Fake Crochet
This is NOT crochet. It’s sorta fake crochet! We’re always looking for ways to use up partial skeins of thread and yarn. This site has nine patterns that are ‘fake’ and are made with thread/yarn. There is a nice tutorial … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour | Beach Babies
Time for Another Glass Snowflake Tutorial
First…Happy Thanksgiving! Next…time for another snowflake tutorial. This one is from Streuter Technologies, who makes some great adhesives for glass work. They’re using Honey Doo Zuper Glue and have a cool snowflake for you. Poetry, eh? I want to … Read More...
Thanksgiving Leftovers
Thanksgiving Day!
I thought for my last Thanksgiving post, I would focus on leftovers. It was hard to find creative leftovers. I usually just do turkey soup and some turkey sandwiches, but I might just try some of these. You … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour | Grateful
Tutorial: Snowmen Decoration
These little snowmen are a great Christmas ornament to make with the kids since their little thumbprints are an integral part of the whole deal. As Rachel points out in the tutorial, you could customize the ornament however you’d … Read More...
Felt Scarf Cup Wraps
Why not put a cute scarf on your guest’s hot drinks to keep them warm and in style with these “Felt Scarf Cup Wraps” from Better Homes & Gardens. Cut a 1-1/4-inch-wide strip of felt about 23 inches long. … Read More...
Two Last Minute Thanksgiving Ideas
Still searching for some doable Thanksgiving ideas to pull together? I have two for you!
First these super quick Thankful For cards made with stamps and Kraft paper from The Homesteady Looking for Thanksgiving printables? Check these designs out on … Read More...
Sneaking Christmas Cookies
This little fellow is sneaking some cookies and I imagine that they are Christmas ones and he is about to get caught! This free chart from Frimousse has all the charm that their charts usually do and then some. It … Read More...
A Post about Knitting, Twitter and…Budweiser?
When I saw this story I almost couldn’t believe it because it just sounds a little crazy. I mean, I have no idea at all how Jennifer Anton, Budweiser UK’s marketing manager, came up with the idea for the beer … Read More...
Quick Thanksgiving Project
Mary Corbet of Needle ‘N Thread posted a super quick hand embroidery project that is perfect for Thanksgiving and if you start right now you will have plenty of time to whip it up before tomorrow. Use fall colors or … Read More...
How to make a recycled tp tube glowing decoration
I know Halloween is just a memory now but I wanted to share this idea as I bet it would look amazing in the winter hanging from a tree with a Christmas theme-like putting a bunch together to form a … Read More...
Snowman in a Cup Christmas Dessert
Who can resist a snowman?
When the first snow hits, the kids automatically want to build a snowman. But what if you live where it does not snow. Here is a snowman that anyone can build, anytime of the year. … Read More...
Knit a Sideways Cable Sweater
Sweaters with the cables running sideways are pretty popular this year, and Donatella at Inspiration and Realisation was inspired to design her own in a pretty red mohair yarn speckled with black.
Check out her site for some great details … Read More...
Project: Thanksgiving Place Cards
Need a last minute way to spruce up your Thanksgiving table? Find directions for making some lovely place cards over on the Creating Keepsakes blog.
-Heather
Your Crochet Angel
This is the free pattern from one of my favorite crochet talents, Thata Pang. Check out her blog for all sorts of crochet inspiration. You can get the free pattern for this pretty angel here. While Thata resides in … Read More...
Dinner Party Ideas – Butter Mold
Sometimes the attention is in the details. Don’t even think about throwing a clump of butter on to the table for your guests to plop their knifes into. Instead create your very own butter mold and serve up a “little … Read More...