Lisa from A Spoonful of Sugar shows how you can sew up a pretty pillowcase. It has a white front, a contrast cuff and back, and a flap on the inside to cover the pillow. This would make a great … Read More...
Holiday Candlescape
Amy from Mod Podge Rocks! made this sweet holiday display to show of a seasonally-scented candle
. My favorite part? The tiny cardinal in his nest. See more here.
12 Giveaways of Christmas Underway!
Don’t miss your chance to win at Strung Out – A Beaders Blog. Their 12 giveaways of Christmas are happening now and two have already ended! Head over to Strung Out for more information about the giveaways and how you … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a dreidel garland from old neckties
Jessica from Scrumdillydilly shows show to make a dreidel garland out of old neckties. It turns out that the pointed end of the necktie makes a perfect dreidel point. She uses the skinner part of the necktie to make the … Read More...
Project: Stamped Fabric and Paper Wreath
This wreath is totally adorable! I love the combination of fabric and paper, both of which have been stamped! Find out how to make a wreath like this for your door over on the Whiff of Joy stamps blog.
-Heather… Read More...
Tutorial: Santa applique shirt with fun 3d details
Denise from A Sprinkle of This… A Dash of That guest blogs at Sugar Bee Crafts with a tutorial showing how to make this cute santa shirt with a ruffled hem. The santa applique has fun 3d details, including faux … Read More...
Sewing Pattern : Denim Jeans leg lunch sack
Jennifer Brasher from Two Butterflies shares a tutorial showing how to make a fabric lunch sack out of a jeans leg. It’s lined and has boxed corners so the bottom is flat. A simple button and elastic loop make the … Read More...
Wait…that’s not a pony…
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!
The sale … Read More...
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.
2. … Read More...
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