Lindsay from the Silhouette Design team used their Advent Calendar kit to create this Instagram take on a countdown calendar. This is a wonderful way to display your Instagram photos from last holiday season (or any time), as well as … Read More...
Gotta Get A Billie Box!
I bet you haven’t heard of a Billie Box. I got to see one in person last week. It’s awesome! You gotta get yourself one – or more of them. The one above has a single ‘port’ or grommet … Read More...
Tutorial | 12 Days of Christmas Advent Calendar
Learn how to make this 12 Days of Christmas Advent Calendar from Bonnie & Trish at Crafts Unleashed. You can keep it to just 12 days, or make twice as many boxes for the full 24 day calendar. Click here … Read More...
Cheerios Christmas Trees
CheeriOs truly are a magical food. Loved by babies and grown-ups, able to be turned into cute-as-can-be Christmas trees… Sure, you have to add a lot of sugar to make trees, but did I mention how cute-as-can-be they are? Make … Read More...
Christmas Countdown at Papervine
Lowri McNabb is holding a Christmas Countdown on her blog Papervine. From November 28th to December 7th she will be showcasing Christmas projects as well as running some giveaways. Click here to see all the posts.
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Tutorial: Candle Holder
This tutorial says it’s geared towards Mother’s day but I think it would be a great Christmas touch if you glitz-ed up the leaves or used a poinsettia colour scheme. Festive holiday candles would add to the scene.
Paper Botanical Jewelry
Take a look at Susan Lomuto’s post at Daily Art Muse about Begoña Rentero’s lovely botanical jewelry. Begoña first makes paper from cotton and silk and then forms botanically inspired jewelry that derives some of its realism from the natural … Read More...
New Stuff from Bronwen Heilman
Just got Bronwen Heilman’s newest newsletter. It’s always so inspiring to see what she’s working on. Well this time it’s some great jewelry utilizing recycled bike inner tubes. OMG! So cool!! I want a bracelet. Between the colors and the … Read More...
The perfect touch
You know I love the teeny-tiny needlework pendants by Corinne of So September. So of course I think this is the most perfect piece of holiday-themed jewelry ever! Imagine Corinne’s bitty mistletoe in its silver frame against a black velvet … Read More...
Cheery Candle Stick Holders
Eve of Reduction guest blogged at Mod Podge Rocks recently, sharing an awesome idea for converting an old crib and some scrap wood into lovely candle holders. See how it was done.
Tutorial: Pocket Advent calendar wall hanging
Cintia from My Poppet shows how to make an Advent calendar wall hanging. It’s covered in pockets to hold a small gift or candy for each day in Advent. She used a bright palette of purples and yellows and oranges … Read More...
Tutorial: Little boy rugby hoodie
Vanessa from Designs By Sessa guest blogs in the Knock It Off series at Elegance & Elephants with a tutorial showing how she made this little boy rugby hoodie, inspired by a similar shirt from Gap. The base of the … Read More...
A whole bunch of recycled cork projects and a giveaway!
Over at the Brass Paper Clip there is a whole bunch of great recycled cork crafts, a great giveaway and if that weren’t enough there is a bit about how corks are made! Need wine corks
? check these … Read More...
Melted Marshmallow Cookies
I’m in love with this idea. The results are so pretty, but the how-tos utterly simple. Make melted marshmallow cookies for store-bought goodies HERE at Ginger Fig.
Free Pattern: Liberty Wool Socks
This time of year just begs for knitting socks, whether you’re making them to warm your own toes or those of someone you love as a holiday gift.
It’s even better when the weather is cold and gloomy if you … Read More...
Candy Christmas Tree Pops
What a sweet and easy idea… Turn peppermint candies into Christmas tree pops. I love the little candy cane and holly leave accoutrements, too. Find the how-tos HERE at Sugartown Sweets. And for more gorgeous sweets, and only slightly … Read More...
Apple Owl
How can a plain apple look so much like an owl? You clever people you. Make this guy HERE at Dinnertool, from Jill of Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons.
Snowman Jar O’ Sweets
Yep, it’s a crazy adorable, glittery, snowy jar o’ whipped cream and candy. Find the how-tos to decorate the jar and fill with dessert HERE at Hoopla Palooza.
Tutorial: Bias bound burlap placemats
Ruby from ZaaBerry shows how to make a burlap placemat. The edges around bound with bias tape for a fun contrast and edges that won’t fray. She used a burlap printed with a leaf pattern, but if you can’t find … Read More...
Tutorial: Tribal sweatershirt redo
Alida from Alida Makes shares a tutorial over at Love Stitched showing how she remade a clearance rack boxy sweatshirt into one with a wider neck, a slimmer fit, and a cool tribal pattern. Get the tute.
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