Independent craft blog since 2007
Stay inside where it’s warm and color up this sweet children going Christmas caroling page, it’s FREE to download from Dover Publication. Click here to get it.
-Heather
Christmas coloring in pages are a great way to keep everyone occupied … Read More...
This giant candy cane pillow is such a cute way to decorate a couch or porch bench! Lovely Indeed has a tutorial showing how you can make one. It’s easy to make from felt! You can sew one up in … Read More...
Why should you put labels in the clothes you sew? For the same reason that manufacturers put them in the clothes they sell. They tell who made the garment, or what size it is, or what kind of fabric it’s … Read More...
There’s very little I would suggest still knitting for Christmas that involves sock yarn, but I think you could pull of an ornament or two.
Check out these cool sock yarn ornaments from Patons/Yarnspirations.
You need just a little … Read More...
Every year I do a book advent calendar for my daughter, and while a lot of the books are about Christmas, we throw in some about Hanukkah and Kwanzaa as well.
I need to do a better job of including … Read More...
These Snowman Sundaes are loads of Fun to make and certainly to Eat. With all the supplies on hand you can throw this little fellow together any night of the week. He is perfect for little Christmas treats all through … Read More...
These Crochet boot cuffs are very quick to make, taking only an hour or two. They are the perfect Crochet accessory to go with a pair of jeans and your favorite boots. If you’re still looking for the perfect handmade … Read More...
The hardest thing about making these Marshmallow wreaths is not eating the supplies. I don’t really like marshmallows but when I smell them I can’t resist the temptation. I actually hate the texture too, but that taste and smell get … Read More...
Let Rudolph join in the reindeer games with 10 fun reindeer games! These Christmas Party game ideas are perfect for a family gathering or Christmas party! Download this list to keep everyone busy and happy at your Christmas party.
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These handmade Puppets are the perfect DIY handmade gift for toddlers and young children. You can make them as detailed or as simple as you like. The kids will love playing with these and they are quick to make too. … Read More...
An inexpensive, yet pretty ornament craft to dress up your tree at home or to give as a gift. They look like something you can buy from a store! These Christmas ornaments are so easy to make and full of … Read More...
Vicky will show you how to stamp and color this happy snowman and how to add embossing to wooden letter for a fun little 3D word garland for him to hold. Visit her blog Clips N Cuts for a video … Read More...
Make these fun Christmas Lights paper garlands with glitter card stock, plain card stock scraps, and a mini green garland. Amber from Damask Love shows you how to punch the shapes out, and put this all together.
String it up … Read More...
This little snap-and-fold card wallet would make a great last minute gift for just about anyone on your Christmas list! Plus, it looks like a fun project to sew and you can use your scraps. Sew4Home shares a free pattern … Read More...
It’s definitely gift wrapping time, I got started on mine yesterday! Use these beautifully designed circle gift tags on all your presents. They go well with plain white gifts, and colored or patterned wrapping paper.
You’ll get eight tags to … Read More...
Minimalist napkin rings for my dinner table? Yes, please! This napkin ring ring tutorial from Nomita of Your DIY Family describes the basic polymer clay napkin ring process. You can make much more complex ones with canes, texture, different colours … Read More...
Sedef from Down Grapevine Lane created these simple fabric bags as a beautiful way to package a gift of cookies. She’s got a tutorial showing how to make the bags, plus her recipe for making the Amaretti cookies that she … Read More...
As a knitter, I have a fondness for all fiber-bearing animals, but I have to say, llamas and alpacas are my favorites.
They’re just so darn cute, and if the current llama trend in crafts is any indication, I’m not … Read More...
Claire from Pillar Box Blue has a great idea for using up scraps of felted sweaters! She uses the felted material to create cute and trendy tassels. She shares a tutorial showing how you can do it. The felted sweaters … Read More...
These button icicles are so pretty! I bet they would look pretty as a garland across a fireplace mantle.
I spotted these button icicles at the blog Down Abby’s Road. There are simply tons of wonderful photos of all sorts … Read More...
