This Party Snack plate is perfect for the Festive time of year. Create a whole grazing table in the theme of Christmas for large parties and Christmas events. I would add some crackers along the bottom to form a Christmas … Read More...
Tip: Embossing with Cutting Dies
Instead of die cutting these pretty detailed circle ornament dies Juliana Michaels dry embossed them and made this lovely Christmas card. There are so many dies that would be great embossed instead of cut out, it’s a great technique to … Read More...
Addition and Subtraction Games for Kids
Addition and subtraction are essential math skills that kids need to learn before they can learn about money, and a lot of other things they need to know in life.
But just memorizing math facts isn’t much fun, and it … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Fur lined Christmas stocking
Caroline from Sew Can She sewed up a new set of handmade stockings for her family. The pattern she used is simple, but she makes them beautiful by using bright cotton prints and lining them with a faux fur. She … Read More...
Tutorial: Sweater knit poncho
Sew4Home shows how you can create a warm and stylish poncho for this winter from sweater knit fabric. It looks so cozy for those cold winter days! The edges are bound (so no fraying) and it’s finished off with large … Read More...
Tutorial: Felted sweater Christmas tree
Claire from Pillar Box Blue shows how you can create these sweet little Christmas trees from felted sweaters. The little trees have twigs for trunks and “leaves” cut from old sweaters. They’d make a cozy little forest grouping on your … Read More...
Cross stitch pattern – Because Really It’s All about the Pie
The other day I shared a cross-stitch pattern that talked about pie, so it feels right to also share this one, from Sewingseed, which really breaks down what the Thanksgiving holiday is about for so many people.
I still … Read More...
Knit the Classic Hat of the Season: A Pompom Beanie
A lot of designers and stores are selling slouchy pompom beanies this year, because big knitting and pompoms are still on trend. Of course we know you don’t need to pay high-end prices for what’s actually a pretty simple knitting … Read More...
Up-cycled Belts in to Leather Cuffs
This easy and fun tutorial shows you how to make stylish leather cuffs from old belts and pieces of leather, paints and a Dremel tool. You can learn how to make these upcycled belt cuffs here.
Do you sell … Read More...
Lego Storage Patchwork Bag
Let’s start with how great these Lego bags are! They are perfect for scooping up the lego or any other toy for that matter in one swift pull of the string. You can buy Lego bags here
but how about … Read More...
Handmade Gift Idea – Peppermint Bath Bombs
These Peppermint bath bombs are perfect for handmade Christmas gifts. Wrap these up or place them in a large glass jar.
The recipe is easy to follow and perfect for anyone trying to make Bath bombs for the first time. … Read More...
DIY Gingerbread Man Pot
This Gingerbread man is the perfect little Christmas craft. He is great for gifting and if you fill him up with candy or homemade treats he becomes extra special. This Christmas craft tutorial is easy to follow and because of … Read More...
Card Making Project: One Layer Water Colored Winter Bird Card
This lovely holiday card designed by Jill Foster is only one layer so it’s great for mailing but it still looks like it has such depth because of the realistic way she colored the stamped image. Using Distress Re-Inkers she’ll … Read More...
Tutorial: How to sew kids pajama pants
Pajama pants are always a fun Christmas present for kids – especially when you give them on Christmas Eve so the lucky recipient can wear them Christmas morning. Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shows how you can … Read More...
2018 Printable Monthly Calendar with Planner Extras
Start getting organized for the new year with this free 2018 printable Monthly Calendar and planner extras. Along with a beautifully designed calendar for each month, you’ll also get the free weekly planner, free faith planner and printable art to … Read More...
Tutorial: 5 useful serger techniques for sewing clothes
If you sew knitwear, a serger or overlocker can be a huge help. Laura from Sew Essential tells 5 useful techniques for sewing clothes on your serger – seams, neckbands, stabilized shoulder seams, hemming, and gathering. She has instructions for … Read More...
Project: Snowflake Card with DIY Metal Tags
Stamp and design your own metal rimmed embellishments and tags with the Tag Press punch from Tim Holtz. Tamera put together this pretty snowflake cards with stamps, Distress Ink s and the Tag Press. Visit her blog Plays Well with … Read More...
A Simple Way to Observe Snowflakes
It’s always fun when you have little ones around, to get out in the first snow of the year and try to really pay attention to it.
Mrs. Jones’ Creation Station has a great blog post about observing snowflakes, … Read More...
How to make a stacked basket Christmas tree
Every year I make a new Christmas tree and this year my Christmas tree is a stack of recycled baskets painted with Testors Emerald Green Shimmer spray paint and accented with Red Rocket Glitter Burst Craft paint. This was … Read More...
Give Your Tables and Chairs Elf Legs for the Holidays
This project is so funny I just couldn’t resist sharing it.
How great would it be to equip your dining room tables and chairs with elf shoes for your holiday party? Or to yarn bomb a chair in your favorite … Read More...