Sheri from Awesomesauce, and author of Confessions of a Refashionista: My Life on the Zig Zag, shows how to make a backpack for a toddler out of an adult’s pants leg. She gave it an oversized monogram on … Read More...
Homemade Honey Coconut Lip Balm – A Sweet and Simple Holiday DIY
There’s something so comforting about the scent of warm honey and creamy coconut—it instantly makes me think of holiday baking, cozy jumpers, and slow, intentional self-care. This homemade honey coconut lip balm recipe is the perfect little project for gifting … Read More...
10 Waldorf Christmas Crafts
The Waldorf Method of teaching has become increasingly popular in recent years. If you are interested in Waldorf, or practicing this method with your children, The City School- A Waldorf Initiative has a great list of Waldorf Christmas crafts. Check … Read More...
Step it Up Knits Winner
Thanks so much to everyone who entered the Step it Up Knits
giveaway! There were a whopping 118 entries, and it was a lot of fun for me to see what level of knitting you all are at and what … Read More...
Snowman Sandwich Christmas Snacks
I keep singing the praises of Frosty for the snowman’s versatility when it comes to food. Seriously, you can turn anything edible into a snowman. Make a sandwich HERE at Creative Food.
Chocolate Tree Pops and Truffles
You know, I’ve made pretty chocolates before using chocolate transfer sheets
just once before, several years ago. I think it’s time to pull those sheets out again. Look how lovely they make these chocolate Christmas tree lollipops. And as a … Read More...
{Wedding Tutorial} Map Sign-In Canvas
What a fun way for your guests to sign in at a wedding, and leave a personal message for the bride and groom! You’ll find a tutorial for this project, along with instructions for cube table numbers, and dyed and … Read More...
Fun Christmas Donut Snowman Pops
Snowmen are the best. You can make an infinite number of edible versions. These pops are made from store-bought candy and donuts
. Easy as can be! Find the how-tos HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons.
Pine Cone Meringues
I heart you and all you have to offer, Winter, never leave. Except for when the snow is inconvenient. But otherwise, all things that mean Winter are fine with me. Find the tutorial to make these pretty pine cone meringues … Read More...
Free Pattern: Wee Elf Hats!
I love that knitter Woolly Wormhead refers to this pattern as “a chatty recipe,” because it’s the sort of thing you can make with whatever yarn and needles you have around and it will still make a really cute little … Read More...
Santa’s Christmas Countdown
Head to the dollar store to get what you need for this fun and festive Christmas decoration! Count down the days before the big day using this creative project. Get the how to at Crafts Unleashed here –> Santa’s Christmas … Read More...
Felt Santa Ornament Patterns
There are reindeer patterns too, but I just had to share these sweet Santas. Too cute for words and would make ideal gift. This teachers, mail carriers, and maybe your accountant (setting a self reminder here). Get the free pattern … Read More...
How to make recycled jar air fresheners
Ooooh these look like such a sweet little crafty gift perfect for hostess gifts or stocking stuffers. Pop on over to the blog Cheap Crafty Mama for the tutorial on how to make your own air fresheners with recycled jars.
Hot Dog Stockings
I’m just not sure how I feel about these. Hot dogs that look like stockings. Clever, indeed. Conversation worthy, yes. Kid attention grabbing, definitely. A little odd? Perhaps. Thoughts? Make hot dog Christmas stocking appetizers HERE at Free-n-Fun Christmas from … Read More...
Christmas Tree Topped Chocolate Cream
These beautiful Christmas-tree topped chocolate orange creams sound as divine as they taste. Find the recipe and how-tos HERE at A Recipe for Aperture.
Free pattern: Bobi stuffed puppy dog
The folks at Lark Crafts are sharing a free pattern for this sweet stuffed puppy dog toy. His name is Bobi and he was designed by Maria Medeira and was featured in Jenny Doh’s We Make Dolls
. The pattern … Read More...
Lookie what she made: 101 Christmas stockings, plus a free pattern
Miminti from Tundérzug sent handmade Christmas stockings to the children staying in a Budapest hospital. It was quite an undertaking to make a stocking for each child. She sewed 101 stockings in all! She writes about her project, and also … Read More...
Tutorial: Boy’s fleece snood with Santa beard or mustache
Laura from Craftstorming made a warm fleece snood for her son, and then took it one step further by adding a stuffed Santa beard to the front. Even better, she made the beard removable and also made a fleece mustache … Read More...
Easy Chocolate Christmas Tree Pops (and a HERSHEY’S Giveaway!)
I made these super crazy easy Christmas tree pops from melted chocolate and HERSHEY’s candies. It took mere minutes! Plus, Hershey’s is giving away some baking goodies over at my other blog. For the Christmas tree how-tos and to enter … Read More...
Santa Hat Ice Cream Cones
While it’s not necessary to serve these ice cream cone Santa hats with a bowl of ice cream, I think I’d absolutely have to. How utterly perfect. Make Santa hat ice cream cones HERE at Hungry Happenings.