Hayley from Welcome to the Mouse House whipped up a skirt for the Elf on a Shelf who is causing so much trouble in their house this Christmas season. She wrote up a tutorial showing how to do it, so … Read More...
Project: Snowflake Ornament
These pretty shiny stamped snowflake accents would make great holiday ornaments, gift tags or even book marks. Find a video tutorial on how to make them using stamps, dies and embossing over on the Stamping Imperfection blog.
-Heather
Sparkly Gift Tag Cookies
Oooh, cookies and icing and sparkle, right after my own heart! Find the step-by-step how-tos to cut out and decorate these sparkling, gorgeous holiday gift tag cookies HERE at Le Zoe Musings.
Wiener Dog Sandwich Cookies
So freaking cute and perfect and yet they are easy to make. And I don’t even have a wiener dog. Maybe Santa does, though, and I’m sure he’d appreciate you thought of him with these on the plate Christmas Eve. … Read More...
Easy Winter Flower Cookies
Easy is the way to go at this hectic time of year. Oh, who am I kidding? I always go for easy no matter what time of year. Find the how-tos to decorate these simple winter flower cookies HERE at … Read More...
Pesto Crescent Roll Christmas Trees
I love these green pesto crescent roll Christmas trees because they are standing. Really. It’s the simple things! Make Christmas tree appetizers HERE at Hungry Happenings.
Christmas Tree Cookie Puzzle
Yeah, that’s right. Make them work for that cookie!! Assemble the puzzle first, then maybe they can have a small piece. Gosh, I’m a mean mom. Find the how-tos for the cookie puzzle HERE at Things for Boys.
Beary Merry Christmas Treat Bag Printables
And did I mention they were free? These printables for teddy graham snack favors are great for those kids in schools that don’t allow super sugary sweets (ahem, like my daughter’s). Find them HERE at Bear Rabbit Bear Crafts.
Quick Knit: Boot Toppers
If you’re still looking for something to stitch up for someone for the holidays or a little treat for yourself now that all your holiday knitting is done, why not whip up some cute boot toppers?
These are little almost … Read More...
Tutorial: Mini Christmas Snowman softie
Onel from Onelmom shows how to make some itty bitty snowman softies. Look at them all bundled up for the cold in their scarves!! They’d be cute tucked into a mantelscape, hanging from the tree as ornaments, or attached to … Read More...
Tutorial: Quickie luxe faux fur vest
Jessica from Me Sew Crazy shows how to make this faux fur vest. The look is luxe, but it’s actually a quickie project. She doesn’t finish the edges, so it’s just a matter of cutting the pieces and sewing shoulder … Read More...
Freebie: Holiday Subway Art
Thrifty Finn shares three jolly subway art free printables, perfect for framing or shrink them down for a card front. Click here to download.
-Heather
Looking for more paper crafts ideas and supplies? Check some of our favorite … Read More...
Guest Post!! Holiday Favorites from Robin of Bird on a Cake
While I’m off in the hospital having a new baby, one of my favorite bloggers, Robin from Bird On a Cake is visiting. I love her sweets! They are always so clever and smart and cute, but somehow re-creatable, too.… Read More...
Using Up Yarn – Or A Christmas ExStringvaganza
Here are a few quick ideas for using up you scraps of yarn to make your packages look very special – and unique. Most need no instruction. Turn the plainest of paper into the most stylish packages under the tree. … Read More...
Tutorial | Handmade Christmas Card
I really like this card from Betty J of Bettys HandWerke. It has a vintage modern feel, and of course you can’t go wrong with a kraft background. Get the details on how to make it here. The … Read More...
Holiday Roundup: Celebrate Kwanzaa!
The Seven Days of Kwanzaa, an African tradition of celebrating the “first fruits” of the harvest, starts December 26th and ends with a feast and gift-giving. Here are a few ideas for hosting a Kwanzaa celebration.
1. You’ll … Read More...
Christmas Cupcakes
Simple and adorable and so lovely for Christmas, I’m loving these Christmas “pudding” cupcakes made from an inverted cupcake. How very smart. Find the how-tos HERE at Little Inspiration.
Tutorial: Christmas Snowflake the Snow Chick softie
Anjeanette from By Anjeanette shares a tutorial over at Pellon Projects showing how to make this cute snowgirl softie. Her name is Snowflake the Snow Chick. She wears a warm hat on her head and a scarf around her neck, … Read More...
Pattern and tutorial: Felt Christmas tree
Check out this adorable felt-applique evergreen by Mollie of Wild Olive. Mollie has finished hers as a brooch. And it would make a great gift tie-on or ornament. Imagine the possibilities for embellishment! Go to Mollie’s blog post to learn … Read More...
How to make a wall Christmas tree
If you have limited space or are just in need of a Christmas tree why not try this tutorial on how to make a wall Christmas tree featured at Ursula.
