Ali from Very Berry Handmade shows how you can sew this mini stocking with a beautiful patchwork cuff. The small pieces are perfect for scrapbusting! If the cuff of a mini stocking is made from patchwork, you know the pieces … Read More...
Project: Recycled Tape Roll Gift Box
When you’re done with that big roll of package or masking tape don’t throw away the chip board center. Dina Kowal has come up with a terrific way to recycle that tape roll and turn it into a pretty little … Read More...
Candy Cane Counting and Fine Motor Game
Now that it’s almost December it’s time to break out all the holiday-themed activities.
This one is super simple but lots of fun: candy cane counting from Mom Inspired Life.
All you need is pipe cleaners and beads, and kids … Read More...
A Few Simple Sweaters for Gift Knitting
When it comes to gift knitting, sweaters can be a bit intimidating. But don’t let that stop you from creating a beautiful and thoughtful gift for someone special. There are plenty of simple sweater patterns out there that are perfect … Read More...
Cross Stitch a Christmas Tree Made of Christmas Trees
It feels like it should be Christmas tree week, because everyone I know is trimming their tree and getting out their decorations (if they didn’t already do it before Thanksgiving!).
If you’d like to make some stitched trees, this week … Read More...
Video tutorial: Cardigan cowl and boot sock set from a sweater
Beth from The Renegade Seamstress shows how you can make a cowl and boot cuff set, quick and easy from a thrifted cardigan. The buttons on the cardigan will end up on the cowl, and you can use them to … Read More...
Giveaway-Create-Your-Own Handmade Christmas Cards: 30 Cards & Envelopes to Color, Including 5 Pop-Out Ornaments
Giveaway-Create-Your-Own Handmade Christmas Cards: 
30 Cards & Envelopes to Color, Including 5 Pop-Out Ornaments
Leave a comment in today’s post by December 6th, 2017 and you are in this great coloring card kit.
Open to U.S. residents only please.… Read More...
Sweet, Simple Garter Stitch Gnomes
These little knit gnomes from Knitting and So On are so cute and pretty easy to put together, too.
Consider it a knit alternative to an elf on the shelf.
They’re worked in a wedge shape through the use of … Read More...
What Does A Maid Of Honor Have To Do?
If you are reading this article about being a Maid of honor, then congratulations. A dear friend who is getting married has chosen you to be by their side on their special wedding day. Being chosen as a Maid of … Read More...
Lego Challenge Advent Calender
This Lego challenge calendar is perfect for any kid who doesn’t like the traditional Advent Christmas calendar. In actual fact this is an all year round challenge, but I thought it would be nice to use it as a Christmas … Read More...
Simple Needle Felted Snowflake Ornaments
These needle felted snowflakes have been made using the Needle felting technique and Snowflake cookie cutters. These can be used to embellish Christmas projects, sweater or add a little ribbon and hand these on the Christmas tree.
Stitch for Baby with SmartCrossStitch
There are a lot of cross-stitch patterns online, and while we may get lost in the variety, we may still find
good things. I came across this newbie shop, SmartCrossStitch, and liked their baby samplers.
What is the best … Read More...
DIY Cocoa Mint Foot Butter
Do you know someone with stinking feet? Maybe they have aching tired feet? Then this is the DIY for them. This tutorial shows you how to make your own DIY foot butter. Pop it in to a jar or container … Read More...
8 Festive Christmas Crochet Scarf Patterns
As the holiday season approaches, it’s time to start thinking about ways to add a touch of festivity to our wardrobe. These Christmas-themed crochet scarf patterns offer a fun and unique way to do just that. Not only do they … Read More...
Project: Clear Snowman Gift Tags
How sweet are these double sided snowman gift tags? Nichol Spor added die cut snowmen and stamped and embossed words to large clear acetate die cut tags to make this fun addition to any holiday gift. She’ll show you how … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Felt camper mini hoop Christmas ornament
This felt camper mini embroidery hoop art would be so cute on a Christmas tree! The little retro camper looks so happy and cozy parked in the snow. Bev from Flamingo Toes has a free pattern for making one. I … Read More...
23 Advent Calendars for a Joyful Christmas Countdown
Take a look at these 23 DIY Advent Calendars
to help build anticipation and make the countdown to Christmas fun and joyful. There are some pretty ingenious ideas, not all of them paper based, but more than enough fodder for … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Kids cozy fleece robe
Sew a fleece robe for a cozy and special Christmas gift for a child! Jess from Gracious Threads shares a tutorial and free pattern at Fleece Fun. The knee-length robe has a hood and large pockets, and an attached belt. … Read More...
Project: Foiled Christmas Cards
Vicky Papaioannou will show you how to add some gorgeous shine to your holiday cards this year with foiling on printed images using a laminating machine. Visit her blog Clips N Cuts and check out her video tutorial.
-Heather
Introducing 30(ish) Days of Gift Knitting
Now that Thanksgiving is behind us, it’s time to really start thinking about the holidays, and I, for one, am completely unprepared.
I always decide at the last minute (aka, right about now) that I want to knit a bunch … Read More...