This paper craft is easy to make, look spectacular on a window, and brightens up even the gloomiest of days! We’ve made many variations over the years and our front window is full of them. Such a great hands on … Read More...
Slippers You Can Stitch in Two Hours or Less
I love the idea of sitting down to watch a movie, starting a knitting project at the same time and having it done before the credits roll.
That’s a real possibility with the 2 Hour Slippers knitting pattern from Aunt … Read More...
Mini animals in walnut shell Christmas ornaments
Making mini animal ornaments out of walnut shells can be a fun and creative way to add a personal touch to your Christmas decorations. Here’s a simple tutorial on how to create these cute ornaments:
What is better than a … Read More...
A Scarf for the Eleventh Hour
Sometimes projects that are knit at the last minute can look like they were knit at the last minute, because they’re small or simple or otherwise not very luxurious or possessed of that gift-worthy feel.
Not so with the Eleventh … Read More...
Free sewing pattern: Classic Christmas Stocking
It’s less than a week till Christmas. If you don’t have stockings for all your family members yet, there’s still time to sew some up! Cheryl from Sew Can Do has a free downloadable pattern & tutorial for a Classic … Read More...
Festive Polymer Clay Earrings
Mihaela of LearnPolymerClay.blog has a tutorial for lovely festive earrings, perfect for your holiday events (or to whip up as a gift?). The tutorial includes picture step-outs and a video. The rest of her site has other projects to try … Read More...
DIY Christmas JOY Candle Holder
This DIY candle holder is perfect for last-minute Christmas decorations or a last minute Christmas gift. You will need a Cricut vinyl cutting machine or a steady hand to create the label. You can see the full tutorial here.
Easy Christmas Tree Cookies
These Christmas cookies are so easy to make and look adorable. You will only need basic kitchen skills to be able to create these Christmas treats. The recipe is easy to follow and you could even get the kids to … Read More...
Gift Wrap and Ornaments Paper Craft Projects
If you’re still wrapping or trimming the tree Hero Arts has gathered a collection of festive wrapping, gift tag and ornament ideas made with paper to help you finish getting ready for the holidays.
Sewing pattern: Upcycled scarf into gift bag
Skip the throwaway gift wrapping paper this year and save a hole-y scarf from the trash with this upcycle sewing tutorial by Stephanie at Swoodson Says. You only have a few seams to sew, this is faster than going to … Read More...
Rolled Paper Embellishments Page
Rolls, loops and strips of pattern paper scraps make for the perfect accent and add dimension to this festive Christmas layout from Rita.
Take a closer look over on A Vintage Girl blog.
Are you looking for more Christmas … Read More...
Paper Quilling Pendants
Jewelry making can be a pricey hobby – but not if you think outside the box! These paper quilling pendants are beautiful and a great craft for beginners to try!
Free Crochet Pattern – Chunky Crochet Scarf Tutorial
Making a Crochet scarf is a great beginning crochet project. Once you learn the stitch pattern, it mostly repeats until the scarf is long enough. If spending several hours crocheting a scarf sounds intimidating, this chunky scarf tutorial is done … Read More...
Secret tip for transferring embroidery patterns without tracing
This post is going crazy popular – the stuff makes it so easy to transfer an embroidery pattern on to your project. You can see the full article here.
Treat Sliders
When the ribbon on these sweet little packages it pulled a treat is pulled out with it. How cute! Use cocoa packets, candy bars or any long treat that will fit. Chris shares step by step directions as well as … Read More...
Christmas Ticket Gift Tags Download
This cute set of Printable Ticket Style Christmas Tags will help you decorate and personalize your gifts this holiday. There are two colors to choose from and they are FREE to download.
Visit Curly Made to download them.
-Heather
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Stitch a Gorgeous Poppy Pattern
I love cross-stitched flower patterns, and this one is stunning.
The French Poppy Cross Stitch from Peacock and Fig features a flower outlined in black with slightly offset colors, giving the design a watercolor effect.
This wee pattern measures 2 … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Easy quilted Christmas tree skirt
Making your own Christmas tree skirt is actually pretty simple and can give you a custom look. Cat from Mary Martha Mama has a tutorial showing how she created this beautiful Buffalo check quilted Christmas tree skirt. Pre-quilted fabric makes … Read More...
DIY Vintage Wedding Bunting
Don’t hire or buy vintage bunting for your wedding when you can easily make your own and save so much money. All you need is someone with a sewing machine (let’s call her Aunt May) and a few hours spare … Read More...
DIY Vintage Hanging Storage
This needlework project is for a shabby chic styled organizer. Technically you could glue all of these pieces on but some hand stitches and some embroidery work will really make a huge impact on the detail os this project.… Read More...