One of the fun things about teaching during the holidays is getting to learn about traditions that come from other parts of the world from where you live. My daughter’s class last year learned about the Feast of St. Nicholas … Read More...
Gift Idea: Yarn Bowls
I don’t have a yarn bowl, but I love the idea of them and I know a lot of knitters use them and love them.
A yarn bowl is basically a bowl with some kind of hole or groove in … Read More...
How to Make a Holiday Cheeseboard
If you are entertaining for the holidays, this holiday cheeseboard would be a wonderful addition. This would work well as appetizer at a cocktail party or for brunch during the holidays. Alida Ryder at Simply Delicious take the time to … Read More...
Free pattern: Felt fox Christmas ornament
Oh this little fox ornament! Joanne from Craft Passion shares a free pattern for making him. He is absolutely adorable as a Christmas ornament, but you can use the pattern to make other fox items – appliques, scrapbook embellishments, or … Read More...
Vegan Boston Cream Pie Cookies
Growing up the Boston Cream Pie was one of my favorite desserts. It as much as a signature dessert as the whoopie pie in New England. Amanda McGuire at Pickles & Honey shares how to make this dessert in vegan … Read More...
Christmas KISSES Crafts For Kids
These Hersey Kisses
have been turned in to little Christmas trees and Santa clauses. Totally adorable and of course just perfect little Christmas gifts for Little children to hand out to classmates, school friends and teachers. Hersey Kisses Christmas Treats.… Read More...
Free Pattern Peacock Hoodie
This free crochet pattern will help you to create this adorable “Peacock” Hood. The crocodile stitch makes perfect feathers. Detailed instructions are included.
Project: Faux Suede Poinsettia Card
This stunning realistic looking poinsettia is actually made with kraft cardstock and Perfect Pearls using a faux suede technique. This card also has some other great techniques and you can find designer Anita Houstons step by step tutorial for this … Read More...
Snow-Capped Peppermint Christmas Tree Lollipops
Here are some cute treats for you and the family to enjoy while out looking at Christmas lights. A fun craft for you and the kids to make or the older kids to make with the younger ones. Karen at … Read More...
Easy Christmas Gingerbread Wreath
See? I told you I could post daily on Martha this season. Find how-tos for making a gingerbread wreath HERE.
[tags]gingerbread, Martha Stewart, Christmas, … Read More...
Review: Epson printer
Recently, I got a brand new *Epson Expression XP-640
wireless three-in-one printer delivered right to my doorstep. Just in time too! I wanted to print out a new pattern and my 10-year-old printer had finally expired. I do the … Read More...
Freebie: Vintage Angel Image
Use this lovely vintage angel image on cards and collages this holiday, it’s free to download from The Graphic Fairy.
-Heather
Getting Figgy with it Fig Cocktail
Forget the figgy pudding, your guests won’t want to leave once they have some fig cocktail. Sarah at The Charming Detroiter shares how she uses fig jam
to create this holiday drink. As always drink responsibly and mark drinks for … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Recycled jeans apron
Turn an old pair of jeans into a sturdy apron! Kimbo from A Girl and a Glue Gun shares a tutorial showing how to do it. The denim makes a heavy duty apron that can stand up to cooking, crafting, … Read More...
3 – Ingredient Maple Pecan Fudge
Oh Fudge! This one is healthy for you. Refined sugar free, gluten-free, paleo, vegan, dairy-free and yet tasty! If you love fudge, but not the calories and sugar, then this healthy fudge by Arman at The Big Man’s World is … Read More...
Giveaway Reminder : Paper Pumpkin Kit
There’s still time to enter to win the November Paper Pumpkin kit giveaway! Hurry over to the original post and leave a comment there to win, click here.
-Heather
Singing Reindeer Cookies
How cute are these cookies!? Wonder what tune they are belting out. I have some Christmas Carolers coming later this month. I think these would be fun to serve to them. What a wonderful delight for you and the kids … Read More...
Free pattern: Felt gnome Christmas pillow
Stacey from Beatnik Kids shares a free pattern for making these adorable Christmas gnome pillows. They’ve got tall gnome hats, big gnome noses, and long gnome beards. You can make them in any size by shrinking or enlarging the pattern.… Read More...
More Christmas Cross-Stitch Inspiration
This is a site that will keep you busy for a while if you like Christmas and winter themed cross stitch patterns.
Gazette94 has a huge collection of free Christmas cross stitch patterns, and lots of winter designs as … Read More...
Christmas Felt Polka Dot Trees
Have the Crafty Christmas trees ready made and all the children need to do is come along and glue on the felt dots. These make fun Christmas activity stations in the classroom or for a Christmas Craft activity at … Read More...