We’ve chosen the best hand-embroidery patterns for you to attempt this week! We offer something for everyone, whether you’re a novice or a seasoned veteran. Our free cross-stitch patterns range from simple cross-stitch patterns to more complex floral and animal … Read More...
Santa’s Belly Marshmallow Pops
Created by our own Amanda, learn how to make these awesome, easy Santa’s belly marshmallow pops HERE at Amanda’s Cookin’. You’ll also find a links to more Santa’s belly crafts and treats, including, ahem, my Santa’s belly cookie … Read More...
Tutorial: Scrap fabric house ornament
Belle from Belle and Burger shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make these little scrap fabric house ornaments. Buttons and fussy-cut motifs give each little house its own personality. They’d be super cute on a Christmas tree, … Read More...
Lookie what she made: ‘Ruffle Gal’ retro Christmas ornament
Hillary Lang from Wee Wonderfuls shows off this super cute little ‘Ruffle Gal’ retro Christmas ornament she made. Her body is made from ruffled fabric attached to florist wire and bent into a spiral shape. Read more at Wee Wonderfuls… Read More...
Project: Spellbinders Tree
Visit the Lime Art blog for a how to on making this simple but super cute holiday tree using Spellbinders die cut scalloped circles.
-Heather
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9 Christmas Holly Craft Ideas
It’s hard to believe that holly is one of the most famous Christmas symbols, but organizing a round up of holly themed craft projects isn’t easy to do! I guess I fully expected to see more holly projects than I … Read More...
Tutorial: Modern felt mug cozy
Megan from Not Martha shares a tutorial at Real Simple for making these modern felt mug cozies. Get the how-to.
[photo retrieved from Not Martha]
Free pattern: Christmas tree and stocking appliques
Whimsy Couture shares a couple of free Christmas applique templates on their blog. One is a Christmas tree, and the other a stocking. Either would look cute on a t-shirt for a child, or maybe on a tea towel for … Read More...
SpinKnit Emag From Interweave
The first time someone suggested to me that I should learn to spin I likely looked at them like they’d grown a third head.
I didn’t need another hobby, I said. Knitting is enough for me, I insisted until I … Read More...
Christmas Cake Bunting
Yep, I just gasped audibly upon seeing this cake bunting. Gasped. And no one is around. That’s how wonderfully perfect I find this mini Christmas cake bunting featured at Craftzine. Oh, and there’s a tutorial from the creator, Kami of … Read More...
Free Pattern – Fallen Out Of Love Scarf
From the Tumpedduck blog: “It has happened to the best of us. You go into a LYS or are surfing on Etsy and you find a skein of wild and crazy hand-painted sock yarn. It isn’t what you … Read More...
Epsom Salt Luminaries
I don’t really like to share my own craft projects here, I’ve told you that before. But sometimes I make something that I’m just so happy with, I can’t help but want to yell it from the mountaintops! Ok, that’s … Read More...
Hot Chocolate Cupcakes
A super easy, quick and cute idea featured on Frog Prince Paperie: Hot Chocolate Cupcakes. Fix up store-bought cuppies in seconds. I love it. Find them HERE.
Free Pattern Belle Fleur Scarf from Red Heat Yarns
Just think of all the colors you could use when making this scarf and what a lovely gift this would make for your holiday giving. You could make all the flowers one color or think of this in black and … Read More...
Masterpiece in Flour
Freebie: Martha Stewart
Martha Stewart’s website has collected their 50 best clip art freebies all in one convenient place. Everything from labels, gift bags, sleeves, wrapping paper and much more!. Start here to see examples of each one and start downloading them all. … Read More...
Tutorial: Tulle petal tutu
Chic ‘n Joy made this beautiful petal tutu for her daughter, and shares a tutorial showing how she did it. It’s made from layers of petal shapes cut from tulle. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Chic ‘n Joy
Meringue Snowflakes
Cookie Dough Gift
What a cute and easy gift idea: cookie dough. Find this packaging idea HERE at Our Best Bites. (Plus, they rounded up more goodies to share.)
Inspiration: the smallest forest
Everything about this handmade book is exquisite, but my favorite part is the embroidered cover. The book’s creator, the smallest forest, says,
… Read More...The fabric cover is hand-embroidered Indian cotton with foliage and flowers stenciled in metallic green fabric paints. There