This Rustic Crossroads mini quilt features fall colors and would be beautiful on a Thanksgiving table! Or change up the colors to make it for other seasons, or to match your decor for display all year long. Art Gallery Fabrics … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy and quick way to assemble PDF sewing patterns
It took me a while, but I’m a convert over to PDF patterns over printed tissue patterns. Sure you have to print and assemble, but you save yourself a trip to the store (or waiting for shipping time if you’re … Read More...
Light up your decor with this fun light switch idea
OK, this is such a fun idea and I bet would work with all sorts of objects. This idea for adding a toy car to a light switch comes from Bigger Than The Three of Us and is included in … Read More...
DIY Chinese Checkers Game
This stylish Chinese checkers game is made with Copper Couplings. Who would have thought that something from the hardware store could become something so elegant and mind boggling. You can learn how to make your own game here.
Christmas Tatting Pattern – Lapel Wreath
This Christmas tatting pattern is the perfect size for wearing as a lapel pin. You can also use to for embellishing handmade Christmas cards. The tatting tutorial is short and sweet and can be viewed here.
DIY Garden Themed Bridal Shower Party
This Garden themed Bridal shower is super cute. The party has a rustic rose feel to it and could be for an outside party or a big indoor event. The bridal shower looks like it was relaxed and Elegant. You … Read More...
10 Festive Christmas Peppermint Body Recipes
These DIY Peppermint recipes are delightfully festive. I love the smell of peppermint at Christmas time. Peppermint is refreshing and a natural anti-bacterial agent. These recipes all contain Peppermint essential oil
or peppermint leaves. Why not create a jar of … Read More...
Crochet Patterns Christmas Afghan Patterns
Welcome to our collection of free Christmas afghan patterns! If you’re looking for a festive and cozy way to celebrate the holiday season, then you’ll love these crochet afghan patterns. Whether you’re a seasoned crocheter or just learning the craft, … Read More...
Christmas Elf Cookies
These Christmas Cookies Look like plum puddings, but the naughty elf
has turned them red. A fun Christmas elf idea for a Christmas Elf who likes to be in the kitchen.
Elf cookie
Ingredients:
3 C flour
1 TBSP baking … Read More...
Hate Kitchener Stitch? Here’s a Way to Avoid it
The other day I shared a post with a mnemonic device to help you remember how to work the Kitchener stitch.
But even when you know how to do it, it is, admittedly, not a lot of fun.
What … Read More...
Get the Kids Moving with This Stuff the Turkey Game
The Stuff the Turkey game from Kid Friendly Things to Do is so cute, easy to make and will provide lots of fun to kids and adults alike at your holiday gatherings (or a fun indoor physical activity for those … Read More...
Technique: Winter Deer Card with White on White Background
This lovely winter white on white scene on this sweet card from Nichol Spohr carries over from the card base to the center panel to pull the entire look together. And the sweet deer and sentiment stamp are perfect for … Read More...
Hot Cocoa Mug Gift
Create a hand lettered vinyl Christmas mug filled with hot cocoa and snowflake marshmallows. This tutorial shows you how to use hand lettered designs from the Cricut store with your Cricut machine to make these great neighbor gifts. You’ll get … Read More...
Snowmen Ornaments from Clay
I think this is one of those clever clay projects for Christmas great for the whole family. You can make smaller versions from solid clay or use aluminum foil balls (or ornaments) for the head on larger ones. Nell, of … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Christmas tree skirt made from a tablecloth
Lisa from Cucicucicoo shows how you can make a Christmas tree skirt from a tablecloth. That’s such a great idea! It’s usually pretty easy to find a tablecloth at a thrift store or discount housewares store, and it will usually … Read More...
Winner- Stitch Camp
Congrats go out to Deborah W. of Beavercreek, OH as she is the winner of Stitch Camp: 18 Crafty Projects for Kids & Tweens – Learn 6 All-Time Favorite Skills: Sew, Knit, Crochet, Felt, Embroider & Weave
Winner- Design Your Own Crochet Projects
Congrats go out to Heidi K. of Atlanta, GA as she is the winner of Design Your Own Crochet Projects: Magic Formulas for Creating Custom Scarves, Cowls, Hats, Socks, Mittens & Gloves
Project: Llama Christmas Card
I think Llama’s must be the new “it” animal and why not they are so fluffy and sweet (except of course when they spit :)) I’m seeing lots of great stamps with Llamas especially for the holidays with great Fa-la-llama … Read More...
How to make a painted twig bouquet
This is such a simple idea but boy it looks so cool and modern. I bet this would be a great project to make when you are stuck indoors when it’s cold outside. Pop on over to the blog Homemade … Read More...
Tutorial: Fix a too-short shirt with a faux layer hem
Kids grow fast, y’all. As quickly as you can get them all the clothes they need, they’re starting to outgrow them again. Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shows a cute way you can add length to a … Read More...