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.
9 Cool Map Crafts and Projects
I’ve been collecting map project links here and there week after week. This collection of projects, in no particular order, shows just how versatile (and popular) maps can be. I’ve featured a few map projects here too, but if I … Read More...
Blue Crackled Pumpkins
I know, I know! I’m running a little late on the pumpkin train here. However, I was stalking browsing my friend Jen’s amazing blog, Tatertots and Jello and saw these beauties in her sidebar. I’m in love with not only … Read More...
Ballard Knockoff Burlap Bird Ornament
Heather from Me Making Do guest posted at The Country Chic Cottage and shared how to make these adorable burlap bird ornaments. You can see the Ballard originals and get the burlap bird ornament tutorial here.
Book Review – Warm Glass – A Complete Guide to Kiln-Forming Glass
Time for another book review. Warm Glass – A Complete Guide to Kiln-Forming
. And this is a very informative and comprehensive book of kiln forming. It includes fusing, slumping and casting and it’s written by Philippa Beveridge, Ignasi Doménech … Read More...
Tutorial: The Lunar Bow Frock
Jessica from Happy Togethershares a tutorial on her blog for making her Lunar Bow Frock, a little girl’s dress embellished with a gorgeous oversized bow. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Happy Together]
Tutorial: Vintage sheet wrapped wreath
Jeni from In Color Order guest blogs at The Vintage Sheet Blog with a tutorial showing how to make a fabric wrappd wreath from vintage sheets. The wrapped fabric shows off the range of bright colors you can find … Read More...
Recycled Magazine Mirror
I have been wanting to make something like this for several years, ever since I chaperoned one of my daughter’s field trips in Chicago. We were at the Art Institute in the gift shop and saw a couple of high … Read More...