Roslyn of Sew Delicious has devised an advent calendar that uses inexpensive materials and simple techniques to produce a beautiful keepsake you’ll want to use year after year. Her four-year-old helped with this project, so it looks like a good … Read More...
New: Issue 10 of ‘The Stitch & Thimble’
Kelly Fletcher just sent me the heads-up that the latest edition of her e-zine, The Stitch & Thimble, is available. She told me,
… Read More...It’s available in my online shop (www.kellyfletcher.co.uk) and although it’s not a Christmas edition per
Peg Doll Matching Game {Handmade Gift}
I am a huge fan of the handmade gifts!! If I didn’t have four children under 6 years old…I would be making a ton more than I do now. This is such a beautiful gift to make for a young … Read More...
Free Pattern: Chunky Chevron Baby Blanket
The folks at Purl Soho are celebrating the launch of their Super Soft Merino yarn by knitting up a storm with it. They’re reimagining some old classic patterns in this chunkier yarn as well as developing some new ones to … Read More...
DIY Advent Calendar
I love that this calendar uses simple materials and is in the shape of a Christmas tree. You can find the tutorial for this wonderful Advent Calendar over at The Magic Onions..(which happens to be one of my favorite … Read More...
How To Make Peppermint Stick Christmas Food Platter
I’m adding this one to the “why didn’t I think of that?” category: A peppermint stick
platter. And totally edible, too. Find the how-tos HERE at Munchkin Munchies. Such a fun way to serve up Santa’s cookies the night … Read More...
Advent Christmas Charts
At Cross (re) Stitched the blogger is offering a free chart a day until Christmas starting with this cute little elf. So far the charts have been small and perfect for ornaments. Check out the free elf chart and be … Read More...
Free pattern: Super cute fleece and flannel fox scarf
Don’t worry. There were no animals harmed in the making of this super cute fox scarf. This guy is made from fleece and flannel, and Prudent Baby shares a free pattern for making it. Go to Prudent Baby for the … Read More...
Free pattern: Morton Salt girl dress
Elizabeth from Simple Simon & Co. shows the dress she made for her daughter’s Halloween costume. She dresssed up as the Morton Salt girl
. Elizabeth created the real-life version of the short, swingy dress that she wears. She includes … Read More...
Pear Ornament
…and a partridge in a pear tree! Full of glittery loveliness, this pear ornament would make a gorgeous addition to any Christmas tree. Inspired by the song The 12 Days of Christmas, this pretty and festive bauble was born. Find … Read More...
Santa Cake Pop Tutorial
Hey, Santa. Nice beard! Find a great tutorial with step-by-step how-tos to make these Santa Claus cake pops HERE at Sugarkissed.net.
Need supplies? check out these Cake Pop sticks 
and Cake Pop Maker
, Cake pop makers take the … Read More...
White Christmas Mason Jar Luminaries
Ginger Snap Crafts made an adorable set of frosted luminaries for this holiday season. Check out the tutorial.
The holiday season is a time for family, friends, and cozy nights spent indoors. One way to make your home feel … Read More...
Beeswax Candle DIY
Oh Happy Day shares a great holiday gift idea – making your own beexwax candles! Check out the tutorial.
You can buy ready-made beeswax sheets for making rolled candles here and check out our youtube video.
Golden Snitch Truffles
I’m currently re-reading the Harry Potter series for the billionth time (I shall never move on), so I thought it at least personally timely to come across these gorgeous Golden Snitch truffles. Find the recipe and step-by-step how-tos HERE at … Read More...
“Sufganiyot” Cupcakes
Two-in-one sweetness! I’m always a fan of clever twists on the traditional. Make jelly-filled sufganiyot, the cupcake kind, HERE at My Jewish Learning.
Cookies Every Day at In Katrina’s Kitchen… AND a Bonus Sugarlicious Giveaway!!
Every day for the month of December, the lovely Katrina of In Katrina’s Kitchen is hosting a blogger to share a yummy holiday treat. You can keep tabs on the cookies HERE at the I’ll Bring the Cookies page… Read More...
Snowball-in-the-Face Snowman Cookie Tutorial
You can’t possibly look at these cookies and not laugh. Or at least smile. Oh so clever. Find the step-by-step how-tos to bake and decorate these hit-with-a-snowball snowman cookies HERE at Sugartown Sweets.
Free pattern: Narwhal Christmas ornament
Jen Beeman from Grainline Studio created this Narwhal ornament for a DIY ornament exchange, and she shares the pattern and tutorial on her blog. He’s made of felt, with sequins stitched to his body for a bit of sparkle. Get … Read More...
Tutorial: Flannel baby blanket with piping
Kate from See Kate Sew shows how to make a soft flannel baby blanket with piping peeking out from the edges. The rounded corners are a pretty finish that also make it easier to keep the piping smooth. (No having … Read More...
Tutorial: Pleated bow clutch
Sew4Home shows how to make a pleated clutch with a large bow embellishment. The pleated band is attached just at the sides, so you can slide your hand through when you carry it. Go to Sew4Home for the tute.… Read More...