Dyana, of Shine Crafts, sent us a link to some good seasonal projects on her blog. She says, “This funny looking Rudolph the red-nosed Reindeer Catch All is a wonderful handmade gift idea that you need to give everyone this … Read More...
Tiny Christmas trees made from all sorts of recycled materials
I couldn’t quite make out what the Christmas tree on the left was made with. Can you tell? If you can’t tell pop on over to the Stampington and Company blog to read all about what these mini recycled material … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Felt star Christmas ornaments
Add a cozy look to your Christmas tree with a set of your own, DIY Christmas star ornaments. Use the free PDF pattern to use for a number of Christmas crafts projects – check it out at AppleGreen Cottage!
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Peanut Butter Cup Christmas Trees
These peanut butter cup Christmas trees are adorable. I don’t know how I can make them without eating the cups though, I mean eating them before I stack them. This tutorial is very easy and these Christmas treats could be … Read More...
Creating A Logo For Your Handmade Business
When you start selling handmade items, there are so many things to think about: product photos, pricing, packaging, craft fair displays, Etsy listings, social media, postage, labels, and of course the tiny matter of actually making the things you sell.… Read More...
Laffy Taffy Edible Slime GOO
This Edible slime recipe is by Teach Beside Me and we are in love with it! It’s not only fun to play with, but it’s kinda fun to eat too. I know we probably are meant to making it to … Read More...
Homemade Peppermint Candy Candles
This Candlemaking tutorial shows you how to make a peppermint
Christmas candle. I love the little tealights too. This tutorial is easy to follow and uses soy wax. You can see the full tutorial here.
A Christmas Printable for Practicing Motor Skills
This cute Christmas tree printable from You Clever Monkey is perfect for little ones practicing their fine motor skills. Use the little dots on the tree for the littlest kids to place dots of playdough
, while bigger kids can … Read More...
Easy Holiday Gift Bags
You can easily transform simple brown paper bags into colorful presents with some quick stamping. Sandy Allnock stamped some cute winter owls and added just a touch of red to their hats of scarves with a few white snowflakes for … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Upcycled t-shirt stuffed animal
When kids get attached to clothes, it can be hard convincing them to give them up. Instead of donating them, turn them into soft, stuffed toys! This tutorial by Stephanie from Swoodson Says shows you how to do just that, … Read More...
Ho Ho Ho Layout
How lovely is this Christmas layout from Terhi? I love how she created her background with wide strips of text pattern papers, the scattering of poinsettia, the large “ho ho ho” title and swirls of twine behind the photo.
Gingerbread Christmas Candle Holder
Because it’s a perfect decoration for your home for the Holiday season! Your house will be filled with gingerbread aroma. It can be used as a centerpiece or just a decoration on your side table. Learn how to make this … Read More...
Crocheted Boho Hoop Earrings
Those DIY crocheted hoop earrings in a fall color make a great accessory in the coming Fall season. Also they are made super quickly and are a perfect gift for a stylish friend or family member.
Knit a Candle for Some Wooly Light
This is a season of darkness in the Northern Hemisphere, and we’re deep in the season of holidays that celebrate light.
So what better time to knit some candles?
Hands Occupied has a sweet little pattern for a knit candle… Read More...
Christmas Artist Trading Coins
Have you heard of Artist Trading Coins? They are similar in idea to Artist Trading Cards (ATC’s) in that you make them and trade with other crafters but instead of baseball card sized they are round but still fit inside … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Easy trick to lengthen jacket sleeves
There’s nothing more annoying when it’s cold out than jacket sleeves that aren’t long enough! That little bit of exposed skin at the wrists will let all the cold air in! In fact, I prefer jackets with sleeves that are … Read More...
Winter Village Layout
Katherine used two sheets of the same scrapbook paper, cutting out the images from the 2nd sheet to pop up with foam tape over the first sheet for lots of great dimension on this adorable winter village scrapbook page.
Vintage Christmas Printables
These wonderful vintage printables would be perfect to create an old fashion style scrapbook layout or Christmas cards this year. They are FREE to download from My Memories.
-Heather
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Stitch a Christmas Sampler
Do you know about Stitch People? It’s a concept that allows you to stitch portraits of people complete with details that make them look like themselves.
Stitch People has a sweet Christmas sampler you can download (email required) with Rudolph, … Read More...
5 handy sewing notions and how to use them
There are SO MANY sewing gadgets out there. But how many are actually useful, and how many are going to disappoint? Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shows 5 sewing notions that will simplify difficult tasks or make … Read More...