I’m a little bit in denial about how soon Christmas is coming. There really is not a whole lot of time left for knitting gifts or holiday related projects, but we will not be defeated that easily.
Quick projects are … Read More...
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by Sarah White
I’m a little bit in denial about how soon Christmas is coming. There really is not a whole lot of time left for knitting gifts or holiday related projects, but we will not be defeated that easily.
Quick projects are … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Turn a favorite t-shirt into a soft squishy pillow! Stephanie from Swoodson Says shows how to do this easy sewing project. It’s a great idea for when a child outgrows a favorite t-shirt or a fun idea for using a … Read More...
The colors of these ornaments are so pretty. The paint colors coordinate so well with the glitter centers. Pop on over to the blog I Am A Homemaker for the step by step tutorial on how to make recycled bottle … Read More...
When I’m asked by people unfamiliar with polymer clay to explain canes… I often use candy canes. Candy canes are made like polymer clay canes, with big design logs, that are then pulled and stretched to the final size. And, … Read More...
by Sarah White
Giving bottles of wine, olive oil and other goodies is pretty popular this year, whether as holiday gifts or for hostesses of holiday parties.
It’s fun to jazz up such gifts with a little homemade touch like these knit toque … Read More...
These Wedding backdrops are all designed to be DIY. They are so easy you can make them yourself and save 100s of dollars, but most of all it allows you to have something unique. The hardest on is the Dreamcatcher … Read More...
This year I came across a new stamp company called Hello Bluebird, they have the most adorable stamps! I decided to give them a try for my Christmas cards this year. Using the Christmas is Coming stamps set with matching … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Create this little sewing kit to keep in your purse so you’re prepared for any sewing emergency! Domenica from Easy Sewing for Beginners shows how you can put one together. It’s made in a repurposed mint tin so it’s super … Read More...
Jung used tags to create this wonderful mini Christmas album. It’s a quick and easy way to make a mini album that’s perfect for keeping in your purse or planner or giving as a gift. What grandparent wouldn’t love one … Read More...
This is a fun Christmas themed dessert that looks fancy, but is easy to make in 90 minutes! Such a fun dessert to make and take along to dinners and parties. You can see the full Christmas recipe here.
Lately, I’ve found myself becoming more and more obsessed with color blocking. It looks so modern and is a great way for me to combine colors in my Crochet patterns.
Since I’ve been on the color block bandwagon, I was … Read More...
Do you change your Christmas theme every year? I used to swap up my color combinations, but since having children I just let them decorate the Christmas tree however they want. Several simple tips for decorating a southern, farmhouse-style Christmas … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
I think a lot of us remember having these stuffed fabric Christmas trees around our house for decorations. Just seeing this project brings back memories of Christmas in years past! Create Kids Couture shares a free pattern so you can … Read More...
These little origami Christmas ornaments are made with fabric but I bet they would work with paper with just a few adjustments. Pop on over to Through the Eyes of a Quilter for the step by step tutorial on how … Read More...
Sarah made this adorable Westie dog Christmas card using a fun FREE printable. She sharing directions for making the card and a link to the printable over on the Digital Design Mastery blog.
-Heather
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Add some wire to a photo frame, decorate with paper flowers and embellishments and clip on some photos for a wonderful way to display your photos around the house this holiday season.
Visit the American Crafts blog for a closer … Read More...
by Sarah White
This time of year it’s great to have some quick knitting patterns handy for last-minute gift knitting or charity knitting projects.
The Perky Little Hat pattern from Sharon Lentsch is a sweet hat that she says can be knit in … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Kids will love this on-the-go art tote! It’s got all the pockets they need to bring an art project with them. It’s perfect for road trips or busy bags or visits to grandma’s! Lish Dorset shares a sewing tutorial at … Read More...
No Bake Peanut Butter Balls are hands down chocolate and peanut butter heaven. Rich dark chocolate that is melted and surrounds creamy delicious peanut butter balls will be love at first bite. You can make this delicious treat for yourself … Read More...
Make a trio of mini needle-felted Christmas trees by Gretel Parker, complete with teeny baubles and tiny tinsel, as this year’s festive table centrepiece. See the full tutorial here.