Visit Splitcoast Stampers and let Christine Okken show you a lovely watercolor technique using stamp Re-Inkers and water.
-Heather
Tutorial: Modern Paper Ornament
Jessica Jones from How About Orange shares this step by step tutorial for making this striking porcupine ornament. Click here to go to the tutorial.
Christmas Sweets Table
I believe would like to go to a lovely Christmas party where everybody speaks French and we eat these desserts. Find the details of this charming Christmas Sweets table HERE at Prunille fait son show.
And Star Trek Cookies
Hmmm, maybe I was right that the classic cookies are changing. Look what else I found in my inbox. Star Trek Cookies. Find ’em HERE at Punk Projects.
Tutorial: Doily Trees
Here’s another version of doily trees, this time made by Cheeky Magpie. Click here to go to the tutorial.
DIY: Jumbo stamp fabric coasters
Design Sponge shows how Jennifer takes a simple stamp image (enlarged) and prints it on fabric backed by felt to make a unique coaster times four. Get the know-how.
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Patchwork Wrist Warmer tutorial
I gotta have a pair of these groovy wrist warmers. And I can when I download the Quilted Wrist Warmer Sewing Tutorial PDF available for purchase over at JCasa *handmade Etsy. Look for it under Make It Yourself. What … Read More...
Tutorial: Hanging gift pocket
Collette from Serendipity Vintage and Serendipity Handmade shows how to make a small hanging gift pocket that you can fill with candies, ornaments, or other small treasures. If you’re feeling particularly ambitious, you could make 25 of them and use … Read More...
Snow in the forest earring tutorial
Lori Anderson offers a free tutorial at Art Bead Scene to make these lovely Christmas tree inspired earrings. These earrings would make a wonderful handmade gift for someone special on your list!
Mystery Sock 3 KAL Starts Jan 11, 2011
Mystery Sock III: Family Jewels is a fun new ladies sock pattern. We don’t want to give too much away, but the key to this project is trails of travelling stitches which will lead you to the family jewels. We … Read More...
New Release: Cricut Magazine
Die cuts can be the perfect accents, embellishments or even focal points for your stamp cards and projects, they work so well together. Scrapbook Trends is announcing a brand new magazine devoted to Cricut die cutting and they are offering … Read More...
Amazing Gingerbread House
First of all, this isn’t edible I know right?? The first time I saw this I immediately shot an email over to Meaghan to feature in her edible crafts blog, but then I realized that it’s not edible at … Read More...
Kid-Friendly Christmas Cookies
This roundup of Christmas cookies kids can decorate would just as easily work for grown-ups, too. Find them HERE at Parents.com, including these Christmas trees, candy ornaments and snowflake chips.
Free Christmas Cookie Stencils
I know I keep bombarding you with Christmas sweets, but stuff is just flooding into my field of computer vision and I can’t stop. Find a roundup of free printable Christmas cookie stencils
out there in the internet world HERE… Read More...
Tutorial: Nutcracker Cookie Ornaments
It took me about three seconds upon spotting these Nutcracker cookie ornaments at The Sweet Adventures of Sugarbelle to hop over here and share with you. Maybe it’s because my 3-year old is obsessed with the Nutcracker right now, or … Read More...
Edible Christmas Decorations
Find a roundup of ideas to use edibles as Christmas decorations HERE at Ladies Home Journal, such as this cookie wreath, gingerbread garland (love how the hands are tied together), or these candy cane cones.
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Tutorial: Embroidered star pillow
Adrianna from Crafterhours shows how to make this embroidered star pillow, inspired by a similar pillow from Pottery Barn. The total cost for all of her materials was less than $10. Get the tute.
[photo from Crafterhours]
Gumdrop Christmas Trees
A year later, I still love these easy gumdrop Christmas trees and balls from Make and Takes. Learn how to make this (kid-friendly!) Christmas decor HERE.
Tutorial: Ruffled Christmas tree skirt
Prudent Baby shows how to make this tiered ruffle Christmas tree skirt. I love the over-the-top ruffledness, and their color combination reminds me of a candy shop. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Prudent Baby]
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Tutorial: Clara & her Nutcracker dolls
Hillary Lang from Wee Wonderfuls shares 2-part tutorial on her blog for adapting her Elise & Else Elf doll pattern to make a super sweet Clara doll and free pattern for making her brave Nutcracker.