I’m not British, so I hadn’t heard the story of Kevin the Carrot until reader Nicola Riley sent me her pattern for one.
Apparently Kevin is the star – along with his carrot family – of a television spot … Read More...
New Years Eve Press For Champagne Wall Art
This Thrift store hack is perfect for New Years Eve. Ring in the New Year with this DIY Ring For Champagne bell. I need one of these all year round in my house. But, maybe it should say Ring for … Read More...
Etsy Handmade Business Feature -SweetSarahlynns
This is a magnificent Handmade gift set for a New Mom and perfect Christmas gift. I feel I should just buy half a dozen of these and keep them on hand for anyone who pops one out next year.
This … Read More...
Ribbon Embroidery – Cherry Blossom
This Ribbon embroidery pattern uses a background fabric to create the pattern. The Ribbon is then Embroidered over the top of the design in a side stitch. You can see the full tutorial as well as links for the fabric … Read More...
How To Make Candles At Home
Before you start out with Candle making at home, you might want to jump over to Ellascribbles and read her article. She covers 5 of the best things she learned whilst making her own Candles. It’s always easier to learn … Read More...
Online Magazine: Scrapbook and Cards Today
Is it yucky outside where you are? Stay inside, grab a cup of something warm and browse through the digital Winter Issue of Scrapbook and Cards Today magazine. It’s got loads of scrapbook page ideas, mini albums, cards and even … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Fabric sparrow softie or ornament
Melanie from The Littlest Studio created these little fabric sparrows, and she’s sharing the pattern on her blog. They’d be beautiful nesting on your Christmas tree, but I’m pretty sure you can find other creative ways to display them year-round. … Read More...
Colourful Christmas Tablescape and Banner Download
Learn how to pull together this colorful Christmas tablescape, plus get the free cut file to make the merry and bright banner with your Silhouette machine. You can make the banner any color of your choosing to match your own … Read More...
Snowman countdown calendar
I know it’s just a few days to Christmas but this idea was too cute not to share. And if you make it now you will have it ready to go next year! Pop on over to the blog Coffee … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Christmas gnome
This little Christmas gnome is a free pattern from Tina from Miss Daisy Patterns. Isn’t he adorable, with his long gnome beard and his fluffy gnome nose? He’s easy enough for a beginner to sew, and he’s made with hand … Read More...
Project: Reindeer Gift Tag
If you’re still wrapping gifts like I am maybe you need some gift tag ideas? I’ve posted a tutorial over on my personal Youtube channel for making this cute Reindeer Gift Tag with Stampin’ Up stamps and die. Watch below … Read More...
Jingle Bell Crafts and Activities
I’m not entirely sure how it happened, but I am the owner of a rather large collection of jingle bells. I think I have a whole bag of silver ones and a bag of Christmas-colored ones.
So you know I … Read More...
Video tutorial: Sew a hidden button placket
Bonnie from Bonnie & Blithe shows how to sew a hidden button placket. A hidden button placket is a nice detail, both functional and decorative. Plus, the placket covers up any wonkiness or uneven placement of the buttonholes themselves. Her … Read More...
Quillows – Quilt & Pillows
Quillows can be made any size but I made mine to have a finished size of 45 x 65? which is long enough to cover a full size adult but not designed for use as a bed comforter. They do … Read More...
DIY Gold Ornaments
This is a great tutorial for anybody who are looking for some DIY gift ideas for family and friends this holiday. This will also be a fabulous idea to do for your own Christmas tree.
10 Easy Holiday Gourmet Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
Sometimes in the Holidays we tend to over indulge and meal times become a little skewed. Because even though it’s dinner time your’e still full from Aunt May’s lunch. Well that is where the gourmet Grilled cheese sandwich comes in! … Read More...
Make Sock Snowmen with Knit Accessories
Now that we’re getting rather down to the wire on the holiday season, you might be thinking there’s not anything you still have time to make for holiday gifts.
While we’re definitely looking at things that are smaller over the … Read More...
Project: Gift Tags
Still wrapping gifts? Need to make some tags? Creative Memories has some pretty gift tag ideas using scrapbook papers and embellishments, several with ideas using border die cuts. I love the non-traditional colors and the weaving on the snowflake tag! … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Stranger Things Christmas hoop ornament
If you love the Stranger Things 
TV series (and who doesn’t?), then you’ll love this hoop ornament by Bev from Flamingo Toes. She has recreated in stitches the Christmas lights that played a significant role in the first season. LOVE … Read More...
DIY | PAPER CHRISTMAS TREE DECOR
Would you believe these Christmas trees are made from paper? And they start off as a free printable to boot! Get all the details, plus the free download at the source link below. This might be just the thing you … Read More...