Vanessa from Punkin Patterns shows how to make a reusable gift bag that is nice enough to be a on its own. It’s fully lined, with fusible fleece between the layers for extra stability. Go to her tutorial.
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Freebie: Elf Digital Stamps and Die Cut
Visit Bird’s Cards and download three adorable elf related digital stamps and also a digital elf shoe shape cutting file for free.
-Heather
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Family Tree Christmas Ornaments
Here’s a lovely idea for adding character and warmth to your tree this year! Turn your Christmas tree into a family tree full of photographs. Delve into the past too and include vintage photo of family members from the past. … Read More...
Organized And Colorful Crochet
Carmen Rosemann is one creative and well organized crocheter! Her work is elegant in its simplicity yet appealing, enticing me to want to pull out hooks and yarn immdiately to work up some of her lovely designs. Don’t be put … Read More...
Bust Craftacular and Food Fair Holiday 2012 – NY
If you’re looking for the hottest craft fair in New York this weekend, look no further. The Bust Magazine Craftacular and Food Fair is this weekend, December 1 and 2. The event features 200+ indie artists, crafters, and food vendors. … Read More...
Make Your Own Printing Stamps
After I write this post, I am scouring my house to find materials and objects to make fun stamps! I bet I can find at least three things to make unique artistic type stamps that my kids could make Christmas … Read More...
Yarn-wrapped Jars
Mallory Paige made a sweet vase and candle holder set using earth tone yarns, recycled jars and Mod Podge
. Grab the tutorial.
Tutorial: “Easy” quilted Christmas stocking
Nikki of Tikkido shares a shortcut for making a quilted Christmas stocking. Short on time, visit her post to get the know-how.
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Tutorial: Make a hat and mittens from an old upcycled sweater
Lindsay from Shrimp Salad Circus shows how you can make a hat and mitten set out of an old sweater. She gives the mittens long cuffs so they keep the cold air out. It’s an easy project, suitable for a … Read More...
Tutorial: Patchwork wine bag
Mary Miller from Spoolhardy Girl shares a tutorial over at Moda Bake Shop showing how to make this patchwork wine bag. It’s a pretty way to present a gift bottle. The patchwork is simple; she says it can be done … Read More...
Project: Holiday Accordion Book
The Hampton Arts blog has directions for scoring and folding a lovely holiday mini accordion book. Add some stamping, pattern paper and embellishments to make it your own.
-Heather
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Make Your Own Sock Snowman And Santa’s
It wouldn’t be Christmas without some adorable sock snowmen! And now there’s Santa too. A totally fun addition to your mantle this year, and if you have kids they will love to join in the fun! These make fun gifts … Read More...
Another Loss to the Knitting Community
I think we just need to get through this week with no more bad news, but I’m also saddened to report that Evie Rosen, the woman who founded the knit and crochet charity Warm Up, America, died recently. She … Read More...
Schaefer Yarn Set to Close
I feel like I have nothing but bad news for you this week (and this is not the end of it, unfortunately) but word on the Web is that Schaefer Yarn Company, based in Interlocken, N.Y., is going to … Read More...
Muffin Fries and Cookies from Cake, Recipes for Costco
I had to share with you some super easy recipes I created for the December issue of Costco’s cookbook, Simply Delicious. They asked me to come up with recipes using their Kirkland Brand muffins and their sheet cake. So … Read More...
Winter Wonderland Cake
…wherein a snowman watches as penguins start a snowball fight. And there’s even an igloo. Find tips on making this cutie cake HERE at Cake Whiz.
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Christmas Tree Bento Box Idea
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas… even in your lunch box. Make this Christmas-trees-everywhere Christmas tree bento lunch HERE at Creative Food.
Bento is a fun way to send snacks to school for your child.
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Bars for Kids. Food Bars, I mean. And Healthy Ones.
I’m loving this idea of setting up a food bar for kids at meals. It’s a way to introduce healthy foods, kids get involved in food preparation, and maybe the control they get over their own preparation will encourage them … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruby Lou Bag for little girls
Melissa Mortenson from Little Polka Dot shares a tutorial over at the Riley Blake Designs blog showing how to make her Ruby Lou Bag. It has the shaping and the style of a grown-up bag, but it’s actually sized for … Read More...
Free pattern: Elf stocking
Patty Young shares a free pattern for this cute elf stocking over at the Baby Lock site. It’s got a curly elf toe and a zig zaggy cuff trimmed with jingle bells. The pattern is part of their Snappy … Read More...