A while back, I gave away a lot of rockin products from EK Success, including several of their new needlefelting kits. One winner, Donna Herron, got back in touch recently to show what she did with her kit. She … Read More...
Lark Jewelry & Beading Half-price Sale!
Through December 11, many Lark Jewelry & Beading titles are on sale at Barnes and Noble (BN.com) and Amazon is matching most of their sale prices! Check out the list of sale items at Lark Jewelry & Beading!
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Free Embroidery pattern: Christmas Angel ornament
The lovely folks at Country Bumpkin are sharing this gorgeous angel ornament pattern, Celestina, as a thank you to their readers and supporters. The site says,
… Read More...Designed by Carolyn Pearce and featured in Inspirations issue 67. Lustrous pearls, sparkling beads
Tutorial: Teapot trivet and matching teacup coasters
Do you have a tea lover on your holiday shopping list? Connie from ReFabulous shows how you can make a pretty patchwork teapot trivet, with matching teacup-shaped coasters. She made them with pretty patchwork designs, but they’d also be nice … Read More...
Holiday Roundup: Edible Menorahs For Hanukkah
Crafting in the kitchen means you can turn anything into a fun edible, even candles. Here is a collection of eight, food-themed menorahs
you can make for Hanukkah
.1. A menorah from cupcakes and candy at Bright Ideas.
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Freebie: Poinsettia Digital Stamp
Beccy’s Place has a lovely Poinsettia digital stamps for free, click here to download the uncolored version.
-Heather
Looking for more digital stamps? Check out the digital stamps at Design Bundle
A Special Christmas Garland
I’m betting you’ll love this fluffy looking Christmas Star Garland as much as I do. Hope yo have time to make one for this year. If not, copy the pattern and start on it for next year. I also think … Read More...
Pattern and Tute: ‘Oh Christmas Tree’ Cushion
Anorina of Samelia’s Mum made her Oh Christmas Tree cushion (pillow) saying it only takes a couple of hours and some fabric scraps. She machine stitched the applique tree pieces to a solid ground, then completed the front panel with … Read More...
Tutorial: ‘Starry Night’ Christmas tree skirt
Jennifer of Ellison Lane Quilts finished up her Deck the Halls series with this Christmas Tree skirt. The 12 star quilt blocks feature Aneela Hoey’s Cherry Christmas fabric collection. I never tire of an aqua and red color scheme, you? … Read More...
Free pattern: Deer quilt block
Julianna of Sewing Under Rainbow made this festive Christmas pillow as part of the Deck the Halls series at Ellison Lane Quilts. She used a paper piecing technique to create the deer quilt block that makes up the front. … Read More...
Thumbprint Christmas Light Craft
I don’t know about your children, but mind absolutely love getting their hands covered in any type of artistic medium. Markers and Paint are among their favorites. That is why I love when a craft actually purposes to get paint … Read More...
Easy Christmas Ornament {Kid Craft}
Are you looking for a simple ornament that your children can make entirely on their own? Look no further than this adorable ornament using just paper, craft punches, clear plastic ornaments and ribbon. You can find the how to over … Read More...
Tutorial: Quilted Christmas Stocking
Rachael of Imagine Gnats created this quilted stocking as a project for Pellon. The Essex Linen makes the patchwork pop. Get the free pattern and instructions here.
Image credit: Imagine Gnats
Clay for Christmas
A few truly awesome Christmas related pieces on Etsy:
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| OOAK Sculpted Santa by OOAKHandmadeSantas | Nativity Set by BertsClayCreations |
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| Christmas Cupboard/a> byTi | Custom House Ornament by sbhdesign |
Illustrated Candle Wraps
As Christmas approaches, I find myself on the lookout for easy ways to incorporate DIY elements into my holiday gifting. Visit the blog Kanel Strand to see how one of their contributors, Anabel Bouza, put together these adorable illustrated candle … Read More...
Tutorial: Little girl’s gathered skirt with interchangeable bow
Liz from Simple Simon & Co. shows how to make her Any Occasion Skirt for little girls. It’s a simple gathered skirt, but with a ribbon threaded through buttonholes stitched around the hem and tied into a pretty bow. You … Read More...
Lookie what she made: Pegboard hutch for sewing tools
I’m feeling a bit of sewign studio envy creeping on as I see the pictures of the pegboard hutch that Lina from Fancy Frugal Life has in her craft room. I use a pegboard to organize my sewing tools, and … Read More...
Cross Stitch Scissor Fob and Ornament
Lynn B of Happiness is Cross Stitching is sharing a scissor fob and ornament chart that incorporates beads and cross-stitching. It is very festive and multi-purpose. Check out the free chart.
Looking for more Christmas Cross Stitch patterns? Check these … Read More...
Homemade for the Holidays, Day 5: Aromatherapy Bath Bombs
Another fast, easy and few ingredient idea for your holiday giving. Package these in a wide mouth glass jar and instant gift. Get all the details from Bella from What You Give Away You Keep right here.
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Hanukkah Votives
Erika at Mod Podge Rocks! shared these great Hanukkah votive holders by Carol at The Answer is Chocolate. Click through for the tutorial, and Happy Hanukkah!