O’ Bakerella, is there any cuteness you can’t conquer? Check out her sparkly, pink n’ white, candy cane Christmas cuppies with how-tos HERE.
[tags]candy canes, cupcakes, Christmas trees, pink, bakerella[/tags]
Hanukkah Activities for Kids
Hanukkah starts this year on Christmas Eve, so it’s a great time to incorporate a little spinning science and other Hanukkah crafts and activities into our learning.
Share it Science has a great post about spinning dreidels and other tops… Read More...
New Year’s Cross Stitch
This pattern chart is from 2013, but it wouldn’t be hard to change the year or leave the year out entirely, and the sentiments are great.
This New Year’s chart says “New year, new hopes, new dreams” and has a … Read More...
Watercolor Embroidery Fusion
With watercolor you blend the paints together to form a picture, with this tutorial you blend together threads and watercolor to create a mixed medium piece of artwork. Embroidery Tutorial
Tutorial: No-sew pom pom trim cactus pillows
These cactus pillows are cheering me up on a cold winter day! Mark Montano shows how to make them over on his blog, Make Your Mark. The pom pom trim around the edge gives the idea of cactus needles, but … Read More...
Knit Gift Idea: Messy Bun Hat
If you’ve been on the Internet at all in the past couple of weeks, you’ve probably seen patterns for the messy bun hat, which is basically a hat where you don’t do all the shaping or close up the top … Read More...
Review and Giveaway: Stampin’ Up Paper Pumpkin Kit for December
If you’re looking for paper crafting inspiration Paper Pumpkin is here to inspire you and bring creativity to your door each and every month. Paper Pumpkin is a subscription kit brought to you by the folks at Stampin’ Up… Read More...
Tutorial: Easy scrap fabric wreath ornaments
I think these scrap fabric wreaths would be a fun project to make with kids, even a large group of kids like a scout troop or even a school class! Bonnie from Fishstick Designs shares a tutorial at I Heart … Read More...
Tutorial | Washi Tape Christmas Trees
With some green cardstock, washi tapes, and a few other supplies (including chocolate kisses!), your kids can whip up these adorable Christmas tress, to use as gift toppers, table decor or tree ornaments.
Simply leave out the chocolate kiss stands … Read More...
Cup of Cheer Printable | Hot Chocolate Gift Idea
Looking to come up with a few quick treats for neighbors or workmates? This Cup of Cheer Printable is a great addition to gifting things such as hot chocolate or gift cards to a favorite coffee shop.
Pull together a … Read More...
Freebie | Graphic Monochrome Wrapping Paper
Love the minimalist look? Then these free printable black & white wrapping papers are for you! If you print on sturdy paper, they can be used for scrapbooking too.
You need to register with your e-mail address to access the … Read More...
Tutorial: Uncut Diamonds quilt blocks
Controlled chaos, or maybe informed improv, is the look these Uncut Diamond blocks lend to this quilt top. Created by Emily of Em’s Scrapbag, she likes this block because it uses up her fabric scraps. Lucky for us, and … Read More...
Original Polymer Clay Ornaments
I taught a lot of kid’s clay classes this fall! Towards the end we made ornaments and while I demonstrated ornament designs from my regular line – snowmen and penguins mostly – the kids had their own idea. There were … Read More...
Tip: Quick Packaging Idea
Still wrapping gifts and need some quick inspiration? Try using metallic rub-ons to add some quick and easy shimmer and shine to gift tags, packages and envelopes. Find out more over on the Stampington blog.
-Heather
Sewing Pattern: Infinity scarves from old t-shirts
Lisa from Cucicucicoo shows how you can sew a soft knit infinity scarf out of old t-shirts. She shows two variations – a two-tone infinity scarf made from two t-shirts (one color for the outside and another for the lining), … Read More...
Santa Appetizers
Check out this cute idea for Santa appetizers from Martha… a great last-minute idea.
[tags]Martha Stewart, appetizers, Christmas, Santa[/tags]
Winter Clothes Color Matching Penguins
If you have a little one who is learning their colors, this set of penguin printables with color matching clothes is a super cute way to help them learn.
Get the free downloads from Tot Schooling, which include 12 penguins … Read More...
Potato Chip Blondie Christmas Tree
Credit for this brilliant find goes to Amanda. A chocolate covered potato chip blondie Christmas tree. Learn how to make it HERE at Crustabakes.
Video tutorial: Sock monkey softie
Sock monkeys have been around a long time, but they continue to be a favorite. They’re just so lovable with their long limbs and goofy happy faces. If you’ve been wanting to make a sock monkey, Domenica from Easy Sewing … Read More...
Does Your Elf Need Some New Accessories?
This is rather last-minute, but if you have an Elf on the Shelf and you want to end the holiday season with a bang, perhaps a change of wardrobe is in order.
Studio Knits has a great collection of Elf … Read More...