Jessica from Sew Homegrown shows how to make her Whimsical Felt Trees, inspired by similar items she saw in a Garnet Hill catalog. The felt trees are sooo cute, and are easily made from inexpensive materials. Get the tute to … Read More...
A Simple Truth
Erin Prais-Hintz has been using polymer clay to create her line of simple truth pendants. This one, I felt, was appropriate for Thanksgiving. Where I am, Thanksgiving was six weeks ago but the sentiment is appropriate any day.
SUSAN KARE ICONS ART BOOK | Susan Kare Prints
39.95 for a bit of computer history. This book is a collection of Susan Kare’s favorite icons created between 1983 and 2011. You’ll recognize her work even if you don’t know her name. She created many of the original and … Read More...
Tutorial: Tiny ornaments
Julia of Julia’s Place shows us how to make these sweet, tiny Christmas ornaments–from bottle caps! Find out how she does it.
Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy or check out these Pattern books … Read More...
Felt Muppet Finger Puppet Tutorial
Mollie of “Wild Olive” is sharing one of her favorite things “Kermit-y” from the Muppets. She has a neat tutorial for us to follow to create your own Muppet Finger Puppet. Maybe you have some children staying over during … Read More...
Giving Thanks
Today at my house, we celebrate Thanksgiving. I am thankful for friends, family, a warm home, and so much more. My thoughts inevitably turn to cross-stitch since that is how I spend much of my time. So I thought I’d … Read More...
Wire Christmas trees
These simple wire Christmas trees are such a versatile project! Stylish and modern, this design could easily be used for earrings, pendants, and ornaments. Take a look at Suzanne’s tutorial at Wire-Sculpture.com. And thanks to Rose at Wire-Sculpture.com for sharing … Read More...
Fab feather earrings
Jess at Vintaj is sharing a step-by-step tutorial for making lovely feather earrings. Take a look and see how easy it is.
Leaf Turkey
Bonne Nouvelle has a cute little craft that your kids can make with some leaves and paper…simple as that! Most of us have little google eyes at home as well. In the words of Hannah from Bonne Nouvelle,‘Doing this … Read More...
Thanksgiving Turkey Hat
This turkey hat is made out of a peanut butter jar top! I love all of the different types of scrapbook paper that they used to make some of the turkey’s ‘girlie’ and some of them ‘tom’ turkeys. Head on … Read More...
Turkey Marionettes
This adorable Turkey Marionette that I found on NoBiggie was created from a tutorial from FamilyFun. I don’t know any child who wouldn’t love to make one of these on Thanksgiving and then play with it after their tummies … Read More...
Thanksgiving Placecards
This craft has a two-fold use! You can get rid of your Halloween Candy, AND have a cute little place card at each setting! Saving Towards a Better Life shows you how to make this frugal Thanksgiving Craft.
Looking for … Read More...
Potpourri Christmas Trees
These pretty Christmas Trees are made from potpourri pods. Clever! I love the natural look of these holiday decorations. Get the how to over at Homework — potpourri christmas trees.
Looking for DIY Christmas tree decorations and crafts? Check … Read More...
Thanksgiving Nature Banner
Little Birdie Secrets is a wonderful blog that has amazing crafts for kids among many other things. Why not go on a nature walk tomorrow and create this wonderful banner! As long as the weather holds out wherever you are, … Read More...
Turkey Crayon Holder
I was trying to think of fun ideas for setting up my kids table for Thanksgiving. This turkey crayon holder is perfect to make one for each place setting, and then cover the table with butcher paper. The project is … Read More...
Tutorial: The Little Prince appliqued zippered pouch
Cindy from Cation Designs shares a tutorial showing how to make a zippered pouch with an appliqued design inspired by the classic The Little Prince
e. Love!! Get the tutorial at Caton Designs.
[photo from Cation Designs]
Tutorial: Monogrammed hankies from an old button-down shirt
Alicia from La Famille guest blogs in the Gifts for Guys series at KojoDesignswith a tutorial showing how to make a monogrammed hankie. She gets the fabric from an old button-down shirt. This is such a great idea!! It … Read More...
Star Wars Inspired ABC’s by thedesignersnursery
The Designer Nursery has some very cute ABC posters. The Star Wars one comes in a variety of colorways.
Star Wars Inspired Print 3 Colour Charcoal by thedesignersnursery.
New Release: The Stamps of Life
The Stamps of Life has just released three cute new stamp sets, froggies, penguins and party words. I adore the penguin set, perfect for winter cards!
-Heather
Corn Cookie Pops
And look, coincidentally a similar submission for corn cookie pops… one that uses store-bought cookies for the corn and crepe paper for the husk. Oh all you people out there are so crafty. Find the how-tos HERE at pharMa.