This little knit gingerbread man from Knits’ End is just too cute!
I love the idea of a gingerbread man as an alternative to that weird elf everyone is always on about. Or if you have a child who loves … Read More...
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by Sarah White
This little knit gingerbread man from Knits’ End is just too cute!
I love the idea of a gingerbread man as an alternative to that weird elf everyone is always on about. Or if you have a child who loves … Read More...
If you are a little Harry Potter fan or a big one you are going to love these Mini charts. The pattern/chart is available free. The tutorial isn’t in English bit it’s fairly obvious to anyone who is slightly experienced. … Read More...
This is the perfect article for me, not just because I am a Mom and I am tired, but because it’s Christmas time and I am sure 90% of Moms burn out at this time of year. Life is exhausting … Read More...
I think this is without a doubt the most beautiful balloon arch I have ever seen. Trust me I have seen a few. I love how it flows like dripping droplets of color. I hate to imagine just how long … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Sarah from Sadie Seasongoods created a winter wonderland scene on a thrifted tote. The dark blue canvas is the perfect backdrop for the snowy scene! Crochet doilies make beautiful snowflakes, and some vintage trim the snowy ground. She shares a … Read More...
Use your electronic cutting machine (Cricut or Silhouette), and the free SVG cut file to make these modern Christmas cards in the colors of your choice.
There’s also a printable PDF template for the hard core hand cutters among us.… Read More...
Wrap up some gifts while coloring too! The kids will probably love this gingerbread man gift wrap, and might actually be happy to help wrap some gifts.
The PDF files print up on letter sized paper, and you get a … Read More...
Heather Hoffman will show you how to use a “Snow Pen” and embossing heat tool to add fluffy, puffy snow accents to your winter and holiday cards. Click here for her card tutorial video.
-Heather
by Sarah White
My daughter is in first grade and her class is a little obsessed with cootie catchers (aka fortune tellers). She likes to make them a lot, and other kids her grade and a little older do, too.
Which is just … Read More...
by Sarah White
Chris is the winner!
This week’s giveaway is not a knitting book, but it is a book that might help you become a more adventurous knitter.
Choosing colors for a project can be really daunting — I read somewhere once … Read More...
Grab this 2017 Calendar Free printable to remind yourself that good things are coming! A great way to start the new year with a fresh start.
Rachel provides the free graphic, and you can then head over to her printing … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
It’s fun to dress up for holiday parties, but how to keep warm when you’re going out on a cold winter night? Victoria from Dazzle While Frazzled shows how you can make a beautiful wrap to help keep you warm … Read More...
by Sarah White
This cross-stitched cardinal from Alita Designs doesn’t have to be a Christmas stitching project, though it certainly has a holiday feel without smacking you over the head with it.
It’s the sort of decoration that can be used for Christmas, … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Ann Wood shares a free pattern for her Woebegone Pines fabric trees. The little fabric trees mix natural materials with fabric scraps and hand stitched accents to create a worn but loved rustic feel. They would be beautiful Christmas decorations!… Read More...
Using your child’s fingerprint or footprint when making Crafts is the trend right now, but before you think “oh no not again”. Take a moment to truly understand how important that little fingerprint will be in 20 years from now. … Read More...
Oh my goodness I am in love with this altered sweater! Please tell me I am not the only one who finds it totally adorable? This sweater has a Crochet lips applique on the top (clearly). The pattern for the … Read More...
Kristina Werner will show you how to add some wonderful snow effects to your cards this winter season using texture paste and glitter. Visit her blog for all the details.
-Heather
by Anne Weaver
These fabric bangles are gorgeous made from African prints! Troy from Thriftanista in the City shares a tutorial showing how to make them. There’s no sewing required and you don’t need any special jewelry tools, either. You could make a … Read More...
I’m pretty sure clayers are some of the most creative of crafters. Sometimes Creative used polymer clay to make a snowman kit. Eyes, nose, mouth and buttons have dowels or sticks attached to the clay (baked in I’m guessing) … Read More...