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...
Christmas Mini Tag Album
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...
Easy Christmas Candy Cane Braided Bread
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.
Color Block Bag Crochet Pattern
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...
Decorate a Christmas Tree with Magnolias
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...
Free sewing pattern: Stuffed fabric Christmas tree
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...
How to make origami ornaments
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...
Dog Christmas Card Printable
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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Photo Display Frame
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...
Knit a Great Hat in an Evening or Two
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...
Sewing pattern: On-the-go art tote for kids
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
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...
DIY Needle Felted Christmas Trees
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.
How To Make Your Own Bouncy Balls
This science craft project shows you how to make your own Bouncy balls. It’s almost like slime but thicker and of course a whole lot bouncier. We love this DIY Science tutorial and recipe from A Few Short Cuts.
A Pretty Shawl to Knit with Stripey Yarn
I love those big cakes of colorful yarns that are made just for knitting shawls and scarves that look great without a lot of work.
The Shifting Stripes Shawl from Red Heart is a fun way to make those stripey … Read More...
Snow Globe Gift Tags
You can turn just about any stamped image into a fun winter scene by adding it inside a snow globe. Eloise added lots of fun stamped images from Lawn Fawn inside a snow globe stamp to make the most adorable … Read More...
Cricut Sewing pattern: Felt reindeer candy cane pockets
These little felt reindeer candy cane pockets make sweet little Christmas gifts for neighbors and coworkers. They’d also make fun little stocking stuffers for Christmas morning! Allison from Dream a Little Bigger has a tutorial showing how to make them, … Read More...
Scrapbook and Embroidery Project
I love seeing two crafts tossed together to create a fabulous mash up. Like this great wall art from Christine who combined embroidery and scrapbooking for her fun hoop design.
Visit the Silhouette blog for more info.
-Heather
Winter Knitty is Here for All Your Cozy Knitting Needs
The winter edition of Knitty just came out, and it’s full of wintry goodness for all your knitting needs.
There are lots of hats, cowls and mitts that would be perfect for gift knitting, as well as some shawls and … Read More...
Free sewing pattern: Light up Christmas tree hostess apron
Hosting a Christmas party? This Christmas tree hostess apron is sure to be a hit! The tree on the apron bib LIGHTS UP. How fun is that! Mayra from So Sew Easy shares a free sewing pattern and tutorial for … Read More...