Head over to Bramcost Publications for Day 8 of their 12 Days of a Vintage Handmade Holiday series. They share a free pattern for a 1950s scallop ponytail hat. This unique hat has a scalloped, quilted brim and a small … Read More...
Free pattern: Child-sized apron
Lisa from Paint in My Hair shares a free pattern and tutorial for making a child-sized apron. This is a quick, easy project with loads of cute. It would make an awesome present for a small child. Get the pattern … Read More...
Heart and Flower Cookies
Learn how to make this gorgeousness-on-a-plate (ie flower and heart decorated cookies) HERE at Bake at 350. The cookies were created for a photography workshop from I Heart Faces. So much yumminess and brilliance and inspiration out there … Read More...
Pumpkin Pie Fractions
Anyone up for a math lesson using pumpkin pie? Visit Almost Unschoolers for her great idea using, you guessed it…pie!
Looking for more resources? Check out these board games for learning Math and Multiplication?
Dry Erase Letters to Santa
One of my favorite blogs is Crap I’ve Made. Here, she gives a great way for you to let your children change their mind while also practicing letter writing…to Santa! Genius idea.
Salad Cups
It’s a totally edible salad, bowl and all! Learn how to easily make these salad cups HERE at Gourmet Mom on-the-Go.
Giant Oreo Turkey
I know I tout the virtues of mini versions of things all the time. Well, now I have to extend the same courtesy to giant versions of things. Like giant Oreos. Even better? Super cute giant turkeys (decorated with a … Read More...
Project: Stamped 3D Christmas Ornament
Stop by the Hero Arts website and learn how to make one of these pretty 3D stamped ornaments.
-Heather
Looking for more paper crafts ideas and supplies? Check some of our favorite supplies out over at Tonic Studios
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Vote for Food! And You Might Win Money!!
Breakstone’s blogger challenge is afoot (wherein three top bloggers compete by adding sour cream into a holiday dish), and you can support our fellow editor (one of the three top bloggers, Amanda, over there in Home and Garden) with a … Read More...
Free Sockless Sock Monkey Knitting Pattern
Although this is not felted, but you could, if you needle sized up, this is adorable for the young children on your Christmas list. Make a Santa hat for him and you have a holiday Sock Monkey. This came from … Read More...
Stitch a family tradition
Christy of From Glitter to Gumdrops shares with us the story of her friend Mary’s holiday tablecloth. Christy says,
… Read More...In 1976, she bought a king size, white sheet, and brought it to her yearly family holiday (her first spent with
Flowers, paper bags and a bit of lint make for some pretty magnets
These lovely magnets are created with a whole bunch of recycled bits of this and that. See a whole collection of Desiree’s craftiness at her blog Beyond a Garden.
Go there now: Giveaway for Absolutely A-Line by Wendi Gratz
Head over to our Giveaways section to read my review of Absolutely A-Line by Wendi Gratz and to enter the giveaway to possibly win a copy.
Deadline for entries is November 29, 2010. Go there now!
Tutorial: MP3 Player Pillowcase
Kim from Seven Thirty Three guest blogs atCountry Chic Cottage with a tutorial showing how to make this pillowcase with a pocket size to hold an MP3 player. Make one as a gift for your favorite tween or teenager. … Read More...
Tutorial: Scalloped collar cardigan
Amy from H is for Handmade guest blogs at I Am Momma, Hear Me Roar with a tutorial showing how to refashion a plain v-neck sweater into a cardigan with a scrappy scalloped collar. Get the tute.
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Tutorial: Snuggle blanket with sleeves
Covered in Crafts tells how to make a snuggle blanket with sleeves. Her tutorial shows how she made one for her baby niece, but this process would work for an older child as well – just change the measurements. Go … Read More...
Free pattern: Regency silhouette Christmas ornaments
These Regency-esque silhouette ornaments by Colleen from The Magic Bean evoke images of Christmases past. She shares a free pattern and tutorial so you can make a set for your own tree, or perhaps to give as a Christmas gift. … Read More...
Party Monday: Knitting Party
As for the actual knitting skills, well, I’ll have to leave that to Knitting. But for the party surrounding the knitting, some ideas:
Planning on hosting a Knitting themed birthday party or get together? Maybe you want to get … Read More...
Christmas Idea: Countdown Drawer
Susan shared this idea for an advent calendar using the 7 Gypsies Library Drawer. Click here to see more.
Are you looking for more Christmas Holiday papers and supplies? Check out these printable designs we found on Etsy.
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Inspiration du Jour – Waiting, Hoping, Wishing
Get even more inspiration from her gallery and blog.