An inexpensive placemat can easily become a roll-up organizer. Just one fold and a handful of straight seams, and you’re done. Dollar Store Crafts shows how to do it. Change up the size of the pockets to make it an … Read More...
Copper Pipe Candlestick Holder
German blogger Minus78/Don’t Interrupt Me I’m Talking to Myself used some copper piping to create a minimal candlestick holder, to simply and elegant results. Check out how to do it yourself.
Tutorial: Sequin shoulder sweater
Alida from I Make Stuff guests over at Love Stitched with a tutorial showing how to add sparkly sequins to the shoulders of a plain sweater. No sewing is required, but some hand stitching would probably help make the sequined … Read More...
Mashed Potato Snowman
…because there are so many sweet versions of the snowy guy out there, he deserves a savory one, too. Especially one this cute and perfect. And vegan. Make a mashed potato snowman HERE at Wing It Vegan.
How to make fingerless gloves from recycled socks
If you get cold hands like me this tutorial on how to make fingerless gloves from a pair of socks featured at the blog We Lived Happily Ever After is just the ticket.
Tutorial | Christmas Accordion Mini Album
This accordion mini-album by Lowri McNabb is a great way to keep a permanent record of the Christmas season. She used the This and That Christmas line from Echo Park to create it. Click here to see more.
Mini albums … Read More...
Scarf Central – Knitting Patterns
I seldom check knit sites for crochet goodies, but that’s where I found this beauty. Definitely on my To-Do list!
Looking for more Crochet Cowl patterns? Check out these crochet cowl patterns we found on Etsy.This … Read More...
Hot water bottle cozies; two FREE knit patterns
The weather outside is frightful here in Ohio where we have blizzard warnings and “Hot water bottle cozies” look very inviting to me. This would make a lovely gift for someone’s winter birthday. I love the colors she used; but … Read More...
Confetti-Spilling Clock Cookies
So these pinata cookies from Project Denneler have officially spurred a trend of secret candy stash cookies. I’ve now seen almost every holiday covered. Next up, clever clocks for New Year’s spilling candy confetti. Fin the how-tos HERE at Repeat … Read More...
Cat Cross Stitch Charter Sampler
This is a cross-stitch sampler approximately 9 inches by 7 inches when stitched on 14-count Aida featuring cats, flowers, butterflies and bees, with a list of “unbreakable cat rules.” The pattern is for sale in an Etsy store, complete … Read More...
Bright, Swirly, Sprinkly Cookies
I know these were for Christmas, but what with the whole bright, swirly and sprinkly thing, I think they are best every month of the year. Make them HERE at Make. Bake. Celebrate.
Wooden Peg Dolls – Happy Abby
Cute, cheerful, and adorable. I’m pretty sure there are other adjectives to describe Happy Abby’s wooden peg dolls, but “happy” seems to cover it. I’m not sure anyone could feel anything else while looking at these peg dolls. There’s … Read More...
Happy Holidays!
Have a very, very happy polymer clay Christmas and holiday season! Ines shares an adorable snowman tutorial on her Flickr.
Simple Holiday Centerpiece
With a bag of candies and a plate on hand, anyone can add this simple candle centerpiece to their holiday table. via Good Housekeeping You are going to need some Peppermint candies
too.
Candles with Rub On Decals
Helena of Craft & Creativity made a set of festive candle holders using rub on decals. The lacey look and angel motif are great for the season. See more variations on this idea here.
How to make fringed Christmas tree shaped garland
Over at the blog Punk Projects there is a fun tutorial on how to make fringed Christmas trees that look cut strung together in a garland.
How to make a Christmas music covered recycled vase
If you like to give flowers or decorate with them why not cover some tin cans with some Christmas sheet music and beaded trim. Pop on over to the blog Wag Doll for the easy and quick tutorial.
Christmas Charts
Looking for some last minute Christmas projects? Brigitte Dadaux has a holiday round up that has a ton of free charts from elaborate like these bells to simple like some tiny trees and every thing in between. Even if you … Read More...
Technique: Stamped Faux Embossing
This card looks like it’s got dimension, like it’s been embossed but it hasn’t. Visit the Design Memory Craft blog and find out how to faux emboss using two different color inks (or markers in this case) for making a … Read More...
Blanket Boy
I think this blanket boy is so cute that I wanted to be sure to share it with you. You can get the pattern on this site.
Then I ran across these and fell in love with them too. … Read More...