The talent behind Dill Pickle Picnic made this cheery Yo-Yo Christmas Tree from a tutorial at Kiwi at Heart. Visit her post to read more.
Snowman Biscuits (as in Biscuits, not Cookies)
I have to agree with Cute As a Fox Creations that non-sweet snowman are hard to come by. When I saw the title in my inbox, my first assumption was that the blogger must be from across the sea … Read More...
Book Review – A Beginner’s Guide to Kiln Forming
Brenda Griffith has put together a really lovely and informative book with A Beginner’s Guide to Kiln Forming from Lark Books. I’m a glass bead maker first but have found such joy in kiln forming, also known as fusing and … Read More...
What a Wonderful World Cupcakes
I just adore the lovely theme of these lovely cupcakes. Nina of Ninas Kleiner Food-Blog sent me the link with the lyrics: “I see .. red roses too…I see skies of blue and clouds of white… The colours of the … Read More...
Tutorial: Felt toy truck
Ashley from Make It and Love It offers a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this super fabulous felt toy truck. It’s inspired by The Three Little Rigs by David Gordon. Make the truck and … Read More...
Tutorial: LED-lit Christmas tree applique
the_gella has posted a timely tutorial on Instructables. She says,
… Read More...Inspired by Becky Stern’s Electronic Embroidery Tutorial, this pattern uses LEDs as the string of lights on a felt Christmas tree applique. I’ve included a tree pattern that fits 8″
Color wheel giveaway
C&T Publishing has a rockin giveaway that will make fiber artists drool. The blog says,
… Read More...We’re so excited about the new Studio Color Wheel by Joen Wolfrom…it’s the perfect companion to the new Ultimate 3-in-1 Color Tool, Updated 3rd Edition.
Projects: Rickrack Cards
Free chart: Christmas needlepoint
Cheryl Fall, needlepoint editor at About.com, has posted a free chart for this charming little Christmas project. You still have time to stitch this up for a special gift. Get the chart.
Looking for more Christmas Embroidery … Read More...
How to recycle an old decoration with twisting and wrapping with fabric
Surface treatments really can transform an object from something dull to something WOW! That’s what the clever crafter of the blog Copy Cat Crafts has done by taking an old reindeer and wrapping it with twisted fabric. See how to … Read More...
iPhone Cake… And Help For the Fondant-Phobic
I had to share this iPhone cake from Miss Anthropist’s Kitchen, not only because it’s just a really cool cake, but because this is a great cake decorating how-to post for anyone fearful of fondant. This is the blogger’s first … Read More...
Tutorial: Fingerless fleece gloves
Katie from Punk Projects guest blogs at Cartwheels In My Mind with a tutorial for making a pair of finglerless fleece gloves. The fleece gloves keep your wrists and hands warm while still allowing free movement of your fingers. Get … Read More...
Tutorial: Double oven mitt
Maggie from Smashed Peas and Carrots offers a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a double oven mitt. Instead of a traditional mitt that protects just one hand, the double oven mitt covers both of your hands. This … Read More...
Tutorial: Rocket ship softie toy
Steffanie from Sew Grown shares a tutorial for this adorable rocket ship softie toy. Check out the little flames that come out of the bottom of the ship for blast-off! Go to the tutorial.
Looking for more Softie toys … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy Christmas Ornament
Melissa from Bursts of Creativity has posted a tutorial for this easy ornament, using circles punched from patterned paper. Click here to go to the tutorial.
Are you looking for more Christmas Holiday papers and supplies? Check out these printable … Read More...
Freebie: Twilight Party Printables
Ok, is anyone else as excited that I am that Twilight Eclipse came out on DVD this weekend!? If you are here’s some great party printables from Hostessblog to help you celebrate.
-Heather
“Christmas Day” art quilt kit
Frieda from a Walk in the Woods not only had this lovely art quilt, Christmas Day, featured in Quilters Newsletter, she’s offering it in a kit. I want it, you can get it here.
More Snowflakes and Canes
In poking through my notes I found other Fimo snowflake and snowflake cane tutorials including the lovely one above!
- Leigh’s Snowflake decoration tutorial – and there are DOZENS of tutorials on Polymer Clay Central
- Eugena’s – this one is nice
Tutorial: Paper Christmas Trees
Nancy from Paper View shows how to create these tress using scrapbooking paper and embellishments. Click here to go to the tutorial.
Are you looking for more Christmas Holiday papers and supplies? Check out these printable designs we found on … Read More...
Review and Giveaway of New Books from Creating Keepsakes
Jill at a Matter of Memories has posted reviews of these two books from Creating Keepsakes. She is also giving away one copy of each. The giveaway closes this Thursday December 9th, 2010. Click here to go to the … Read More...