Independent craft blog since 2007
The holidays are a time for celebration, creativity, and, of course, delicious food! This Christmas, why not add a festive twist to your breakfast table with a fun and edible Christmas Wreath Pancake Platter? Not only does this platter make … Read More...
I’m not sure how many pom poms were needed to make this wreath, but it was certainly worth it. This is a totally fun and unique design, different from the traditional Christmas wreaths we see each year. See the full … Read More...
The whole premise of Christmas is that God came down to us and was born in the lowliest place; a manger. Sometimes the most magnificent things can be born out of something simple and unassuming. This manger is so beautiful, … Read More...
Here is a cute little craft for tiny hands. My girls go gaga anytime I allow them to tape or staple something, and this project contains both! You can find the tutorial for making cute little Tinsel Trees over at… Read More...
I always pass by the dollar store Christmas sock section, but this craft may cause me to pause and pick out a few. Check out this simple craft that the kids can do! You can find it over at Crafts … Read More...
Becky Jorgensen from Patchwork Posse shares a tutorial over at Moda Bake Shop showing how to make her Christmas Overnighter Cinch Sack. It’s a simple drawstring backpack, but with a cute scrappy Christmas tree applique. Get the how-to.
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Sew4Home shows how to make a simple potholder with a ric rac
trimmed pocket. Edges are bound with contrasting bias tape, and a tab with a grommet makes it easy to hang from a small hook. Get the tute.
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Heather from The Sewing Loft shows what to do with tights that have grown too short for your child. A couple of snips and a couple of hems turns them into leggings. Get the tute.
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The latest installment of the pattern collection by Brooklyn Tweed was released earlier this week, and it would make a great last-minute addition to your holiday wish list.
Wool People 4 has 15 patterns from indie designers with an emphasis … Read More...
This Double-Layer Bibbed Cowl by Kitschy Coo is an alternative to a traditional scarf. Made from two layers of stretch knit, it slides over the head easily and keeps the neck and chest warm. It’s a quick sew, a great … Read More...
I love how soft and wintry this card is! Find directions for making it using die cuts, stamps and an inking technique over on the Spellbinders blog.
-Heather
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That so cute reindeer hero lends himself so well to food crafts. From breakfast to dessert, all you need are antlers and a red nose. Pair these edibles with a Christmas storybook
or movie.
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These sequin covered ornaments are truly a classic craft. If you haven’t tried making them pop on over to the blog Made with Love for an easy tutorial on how to make sequin covered Christmas ornaments.
Here are some coloured plain mugs I decorated using a glass paint marker.
I couldn’t really say on my blog who these were for because they are a gift for one of my daughter’s friends. It’s a possibility that friend … Read More...
The chalkboard look is everywhere right now! These fun stamped holiday tags capture this fun trend perfectly! Find a how to video tutorial for making some to hang on your gifts this year over on the Lawn Fawn stamps blog… Read More...
Sarah from FairyFace Designs shows how to make a cell phone cozy. It’s made from smaller pieces of fabric, with a pieced design on the front, so you can raid your scrap bin for most of what you’ll need to … Read More...
Linda from Desert Designs shared a tutorial over at Ricochet and Away! showing how to make a chenille scarf. Rikka from Ricochet made a version for herself, but didn’t have enough fabric for the 7 layers that Linda’s tutorial used. … Read More...
Think it’s too late to send out holiday cards? Think again! You friends and family will still be happy to receive a greeting even after December 25th. To speed things up a bit you can download this free printable card … Read More...
Not only more to eat, but so much more of a canvas to decorate. Bring on the little hands! Make jumbo gingerbread folk HERE at Sweetapolita.
Giant Gingerbread cookie cutters
Another little candy cane tutorial on video – the charms would be perfect for earring dangles or bead ornaments.
