No Time For Flash Cards is one of the best sites out there to get great ideas for incorporating craft with high quality educational lessons. This Christmas Tree Craft is so great because you can teach your younger children the … Read More...
Elf Christmas Countdown
One of my children’s favorite things to do is put stickers on our Christmas countdown calendar. This elf one is so cute, I think we’ll have to make it for next year! Head on over to Brimful Curiosities for the … Read More...
Cereal Garland {Kid Craft}
I think this garland looks so sophisticated and yet its made out of cereal! Your children will love stringing this garland while also snacking on a little too! Head on over to Rock UR Party for the simple tutorial.
Giveaway Winner…..
Our giveaway winner for the 200 Fair Isle Motifs book is Kathrynn.
Congratulations, Kathrynn.
Stay tuned… more to come!
Free Pattern – Cowl!
Super easy, and crazy quick! This cowl is knitted on size 13 needles with worsted weight yarn.
And up here, we need all of the outerwear we can wear. (because rumor has it there will be snow at some … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Sparkly sweatshirt refashion
Jessica from Happy Together shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to use sequin trim to transform a plain boxy sweatshirt into a top with winter sparkle. She removed the tell-tale ribbed neck that screams sloppy sweats, and then … Read More...
Tutorial: Faux leather tasseled clutch
Sew4Home shows how to make a little zippered clutch pouch out of faux leather. (That’s fancy talk for vinyl.) In addition to making the basic pouch, they also show how to make a pretty tassel to hang from the zipper … Read More...
Christmas Angel Pancake Tutorial
Pancakes are one of those delightful breakfast staples that can be as simple or as creative as you like. From classic fluffy stacks drenched in syrup to intricate pancake art, there’s no limit to what you can create with a … Read More...
Candy Cane Apples
What Pinterest Says We Eat
Are you a Pinterest addict yet? Check out this great analysis of the top ten major food groups represented on Pinterest from the kitchn. Oreo-related foods, edible rainbow, casseroles dripping in cheese… What do you think, did they capture … Read More...
Tutorial: Yoyo ornament
Gerry of Older Rose shows us how she made this simply sweet Christmas ornament with a fabric yoyo as a base. If you aren’t as skilled as Gerry at creating handpainted buttons, you could use any pretty button as the … Read More...
Great idea: Little holiday canvases
Jenny of Stumbles & Stitches used burlap from recycled coffee bags as the background for a set of little Christmas canvases. A little piecing, a little felt and happy fabrics, a few beads–and she has a gift-worthy work that the … Read More...
Free pattern and tutorial: Embroidered Christmas cards
Check out DMCThread’s Blog for a free pattern and instructions for stitching up some cute and quick holiday greeting cards. Go to the post.
Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy
DMC Thread Blog no … Read More...
Tutorial: Layered and fused fabric Christmas ornaments
Vicki Welsh shares a tutorial on her blog, Field Trips in Fiber, showing how to use fusible webbing (she used MistyFuse), fabric scraps, and angelina fibers to create these lovely Christmas ornaments. Though the layering and stitching makes them look … Read More...
Winter and Christmas Bento Box Ideas
For a week of Bento box inspiration, check out this roundup of ideas at Meet the Dubiens. I can’t pick my favorite. Or maybe the Christmas tree theme.
Looking for Bento boxes? Check these out in our Online store- … Read More...
Spice Angel Ornament
This rustic looking angel ornament would look great on my Christmas tree! I may just have to make some 🙂 You can get the how to over at five brothers one sister: spice angel tutorial.
Looking for more Angel … Read More...
Tutorial: Stitched Christmas Tree Cards
Kerry from pennydog shows how to make these quick and easy Christmas tree cards. She says it’s the perfect project to learn patchwork – not too intimidating. Get the tutorial.
Free Bookmark EBook
Over at funkandweber.com there’s a great offer right now for Bookmark Tips, Tricks, and Brilliant Ideas a great ebook with info on how to make and finish up bookmarks for gifts or for Literacy Challenges. All you have to do … Read More...
Mini Christmas Wreath Cake Pops
Given I already know my mother-in-law is getting my daughter that donut pan thing for Christmas (because I suggested she, yes, she, would want it), I’m already envisioning the possibilities. See what Confessions of a Cookbook Queen did with hers. … Read More...
How to make a recycled magazine Christmas tree ornament
Katie of the blog Punk Projects sent in this too cute and what looks like quick (as we all need at this time of year) recycled magazine Christmas tree ornament project. Pop on over to her blog for the full … Read More...
