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Christmas Glitter Slime is a gorgeous science experiment meets sensory play. It makes a great snowy day activity or a festive gift. You can see the full tutorial on how to make your own glittery Christmas slime over at SugarSpiceandGlitter. … Read More...
Amanda from A Crafted Passion shows how you can sew a nursing cover. These make great gifts for new moms! Made from quilting cotton, it’s a lightweight blanket with a strap so you can wear it hands-free. A curved opening … Read More...
Heidi from Hands Occupied is a bit of an intarsia activist these days. Thanks to her Intarsia Mountain project, she’s been writing a lot about the ins and outs of this colorwork technique over the past few months.
She just … Read More...
Now, I’m not saying you should cross-stitch all of your Christmas cards and gift tags — unless you only give them to two or three people — but these pretty gift tag designs from Alita Designs might inspire you to … Read More...
There are so many sweet knit ornaments and other objects you can make this time of year. I’d love to have a little tree in my office covered with knit and otherwise handmade ornaments.
A good place to start for … Read More...
I know it’s not technically winter yet, but I usually consider it winter either after Thanksgiving/December 1, or whenever the first snow falls, and that second one already happened here in Arkansas (hard though that is to believe). So it’s … Read More...
Oh my goodness, how adorable are these winter critter cards!? These fun shaped cards have a pocket inside to hold a gift card. Nichol used dies from Lawn Fawn to make them.
Visit their blog to watch her tutorial.
-Heather… Read More...
Set a pretty holiday table with these cutlery pockets! Petro from Easy Peasy Creative shows how you can sew these fabric cutlery pockets. Sew them from a festive Christmas quilting cotton print! They’re quick to sew so you can make … Read More...
These fun gift tags are North Pole inspired and feature characters and elements like a polar bear, penguin, mittens, Christmas stockings, and a cup of hot chocolate. They are FREE to print out and add to your gift this holiday … Read More...
Happy Thanksgiving to the American readers out there! We – the Canadian we – did Thanksgiving last month but one tradition we seem to be adopting here is the whole crazy shopping season starting up after the US Thanksgiving holiday. … Read More...
Mini things are cute and super fun to to make. If you love to make mini things and also own a Cricut , then you will definitely LOVE these mini wedding tissue boxes! This one comes with step by step … Read More...
If you’ve been wanting an adorable bag, big enough to fit everything you need and some more, look no further. The Crochet Fringe Shopping Bag is roomy enough to hold all of your groceries or your entire wardrobe.
This Crochet … Read More...
Have you got your Christmas tree up yet? How about trying one of these Unconventional Christmas tree ideas by Curbly.com.
They put the time and effort into finding 12 different Christmas tree ideas. Forget about the evergreen and pine tree, … Read More...
Chex Mix Christmas Crack is the perfect holiday treat! The mix of sweet and salty with a hint of peppermint makes this the BEST Christmas Chex Mix. It is such a delicious Christmas Party treat! Make your own Christmas Chex … Read More...
I want to wish all our reader in the US a very Happy Thanksgiving!
-Heather
Looking for Thanksgiving embellishments, stamps or papers? Check these out on Scrapbook.com
12 months, 12 squares, and lots of fun tapestry designs. The 2018 Tapestry Square Afghan Project is going to be a fun way to try out the technique and make a fun blanket by December.
Who doesn’t love sitting under … Read More...
A drawstring elastic waistband combines the adjustability of a drawstring with the stretchy of elastic. It’s a nice detail to add when sewing athletic or leisure wear! Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shows how you can create … Read More...
I am feeling the need to knit another pair of fingerless gloves. Not because I don’t have plenty of them; it’s just nice to make a new pair every now and than and it has been a while.
These Easy … Read More...
Whether you’re teaching in a classroom, homeschooling your kids or just trying to keep your kiddo entertained between activities, this time of year can be tough. The weather isn’t always great, and kids seem to have more things to wait … Read More...
