It takes surprisingly little to turn a Pilgrim hat into a snowman hat. Remember these? Now they are these. (Hmmm, Baby New Year and Leprechauns wear hats, too.) Find the how-tos HERE at Sweet Simple Stuff.
Christmas Lunch
How very parent-like to sneak spinach in something Christmassy… Make a present and Christmas tree lunch HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons.
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Tutorial: Holiday Christmas mug rug with 8 jolly shapes
Jessie from Harding Hill Designs has outdone herself with this tutorial. Not only does she share how to make this Christmas tree applique and pieced mug rug, she includes 7 more applique shapes. They include star, heart, candy cane, ornaments, … Read More...
A Christmas Story Leg Lamp Cake Pop… Just the Beginning
A new cake pop every day from Thanksgiving to Christmas? Can you even take such sweet cuteness and inspiration? That’s the promise from Every Day Should Pop!. My new favorite cake pop ever in the whole world? The leg … Read More...
Interweave’s Emags – Let the Tutorial Do The Talking!
Interweave explains this new content:
“Step-by-step tutorials that provide in-depth, hands-on content are made even more enlightening by video clips that make learning effortless and fun.
Patterns, projects, and templates are easily downloaded and printed.
Interviews and FAQs with leading
… Read More...Tutorial: Diamond smocked t-shirt
Terra from Mama Says Sew shows how to make a fabulous diamond smocked t-shirt. She shows it in red knit as holiday wear, but this surface technique would be pretty on tops you wear year-round, too. You could also turn … Read More...
{Guestbook Alternative} Jenga!
For a clever alternative to the traditional guestbook check out this inspired idea at Oh Lovely Day: Jenga!
West Elm + Etsy Handmade Holiday Workshops
West Elm stores all over the US are teaming up with Etsy for mini holiday markets and ornament making workshops.
Find a west elm store near you here.
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Polymer Clay Moustaches
If you’re not familiar with Movember it’s a moustache growing fundraiser. Many of my women friends pay their men not to grow them, in fact! And more than a few friends have made moustache necklaces to show solidarity with their … Read More...
Project: Penguin Card
Find directions for making this adorable penguin card on the Wild Rose Studio website. And click here to check out all the sweet new stamps from them.
-Heather
Dickensian Saying
A beloved holiday tradition is “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens and whether you like to read the original, watch the Mikey or Muppet version, or participate in the local stage version, this free chart will allow you to create … Read More...
Pat Sloan podcast today at 4 p.m. EST
Today at American Patchwork & Quilting Radio, host Pat Sloan talks with Kellie Wulfsohn of Don’t Look Now, Traci Marvel of Bigfork Bay Cotton Company, Natalie Lymer of Cinderberry Stitches, and Betsy Chutchian. Don’t miss it. Click HERE for … Read More...
{DIY Weddings} Customized Fortune Cookies
Create delicious, chocolate-dipped cookie favors for your guests with no baking required! The ingenious Christina at Intimate Weddings shows how to take prebaked fortune cookies and insert your own message with a minimum of fuss and fabulous results!
CraftyPod’s Christmas roundup
Diane of CraftyPod has put together a roundup of her Christmas tutorials from years past. Needlework-related and otherwise, you’ll want to check these out. Go to her post.
Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy
Money Tree -Gift Idea
Here’s a great gift idea, and a fun decoration for Christmas. Something I’d love to have growing in my backyard — a money tree! Get the tutorial from Then she made — Make a Money Tree.
Looking for DIY … Read More...
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Free pattern: Retro space age Christmas stockings
Pam from Tried & True shares a free pattern and tutorial for making her Retro Space Age Christmas stockings out of felt. The series includes a rocket, a ray gun, a robot, and a spaceship, all on a starburst background. … Read More...
Tutorial: Jersey and wool felt Christmas stocking
Prudent Baby shows how to make this pretty Christmas stocking. The body of the stocking is made from wool felt, and the cuff and hanging loop from jersey knit. Get the tute.
Looking for more sewing patterns for handmade … Read More...
Tutorial: Retro-mod Knit Sweater Dress
Jessica from Me Sew Crazy shows how to make her Knit Sweater Dress. The sleeveless dress has a fabulous retro-mod feel. It’s made from two layers – a sweater knit material and a jersey knit lining. It’s inspired by a … Read More...