If you like making things out of recycled tin cans pop on over to Tinplate Girl and check all the cool patterns (some free and some for purchase!)
Tutorial: Gift Box quilt block
Nan from Pots and Pins did a guest post at Sew We Quilt/Stash Manicure showing how to make a gift box quilt block. Nan advises us to put on some Christmas music and get started so we have a festive … Read More...
Monogram Berry Christmas Wreath
This lovely wreath is striking and personal. A great way to dress up your door for the holidays. Get the tutorial over at Our Unexpected Journey: Let The Decorating Begin!.
Microphone Cupcakes
How about a little break from all the holiday stuff? Learn how to make these utterly fab-u-lous and sparkly microphone cupcakes HERE at iVillage, adapted from What’s New Cupcake?. {spotted by Amanda}
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A dala horse for Christmas
Dala horses are the rage around the web lately, so I know you’ll enjoy the latest ornament in vintage umbrella‘s handmade Christmas series. And she shows you how to add a little dala horse to a knitted hat, too! … Read More...
Tutorial: Applique and button Christmas art
Lisa from A Spoonful of Sugar shows how to make appliqued Christmas art framed in an embroidery hoop. The simple silhouette of a dove is surrounded by a circle of bright red buttons. Total holiday cuteness!! She used an … Read More...
Tutorial: Wristlet keychain in less than an hour
Loralei from Whimsical Mermaid shows how to make a pieced wristlet keychain. You can make one in less than hour, which makes this a great last minute gift. Get the tutorial.
[photo from Whimsical Mermaid]
Celebrate with seasonal robots
Here’s a rockin special from the Urban Threads e-newsletter:
… Read More...They may be made of metal, but these festive robots have a lot of heart! A new collection of Robot Christmas embroidery designs are ready to make this year’s holiday decor
Tutorial | Thanksgiving Place Card
Beth Watson takes you through the steps to make this turkey place card for Thanksgiving Dinner. This is a great project to make with older kids. Click here to go to the tutorial. Looking for Thanksgiving printables? Check these designs … Read More...
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Pink Chocolate Chip Cookies
How utterly perfect are these pink chocolate chip cookies that were made for Breast Cancer Awareness last month? And already my mind is soaring beyond pink (though my little pink-loving princess would tell me unless rainbows are involved, there IS … Read More...
Snowglobe Cookies
It’s simply a good idea to make snowglobe cookies stand up like, you know, snow globes. These are supercute to boot. Learn to make snowglobe cookies HERE at Cut Out and Keep, by Crazy About Cookies. {spotted by … Read More...
Turkey Marshmallow Pops
Another Halloween-candy-recycle for ya’… Turkey marshmallow pops made from ghost pops. Gotta love pushing off candy from one holiday to the next. Learn to make them HERE at Sugar Swings!.
Tutorial: Add zippered shoulder ruffles to a plain t-shirt
Ruby Murray shares a tutorial for adding a ruffled zippered goodness to the shoulders of a plain tee. The look is inspired by a high-end designer top. She recreated the look for for a fraction of the cost. Get the … Read More...
Free pattern: Fleece Santa hat
You can find a free pattern and tutorial for making at fur-trimmed Santa hat at Fleece Fun. The pattern is available in sizes for babies, children, and adults. In addition to the pattern and written tutorial, there is also a … Read More...
Tutorial: Knotted knit hat for baby or toddler
Meg from She Creates It All shares a tutorial showing how to make a sweet knotted hat for a baby or toddler. The stretch knit fabric is soft on baby’s skin and gives the hat an adjustable fit. Get the … Read More...
Cardboard Tube Branch Art
I love how this cardboard tube wall art uses other elements to create a pretty fall display. I’ve seen plenty of cardboard tube wall art projects, but the three dimensional aspects of this one is quite different. Check it out … Read More...
How to upcycle an old plain platter into a special one
Sometimes there are objects that we pick up that we know we can make special. That is the case with what Jenni did with this old wood platter she scored at a yard sale. See how she took a bit … Read More...
Etsy Metal Blog Challenge
Etsy Metal Blog is having a design challenge to rouse your imagination. Drawing inspiration from the challenges and designers’ creations on Lifetime TV’s Project Accessory, the challenge invites you to get creative and make your own statement jewelry to fit … Read More...
Ta Dah!: Apples and Birds quilt
Cecily at Craftopotamus finished this baby quilt just in time for the shower. It shows you don’t have to do a complicated design for great results. It’s adorable, love her fabric choices. Click HERE to see more photos.
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