You don’t have to wait till the Girl Scouts knock on your door. You can make your own thin mints and even freeze them to get you through till Girl Scout cookie season. Stacey at Bake. Eat. Repeat. shares how … Read More...
Peppermint Macarons with Chocolate Ganache
Are you participating in a cookie swap? These peppermint macarons will be a hit at the party. Peppermint and chocolate are a delicious combination for the holidays. A great cookie for your holiday party or as gifts to give to … Read More...
Tutorial: Felt taco Christmas ornament
I have a thing for themed Christmas trees. They just make me happy. This year I decorated a tabletop tree with felt tacos, and I’ve got a pattern for you over on my personal blog, Orange Bettie. They’re super easy … Read More...
Lego Christmas Bauble
go is something most kids love but buying those fun Lego Baubles can break the bank. Next time the small Lego packs are on sale stock them up and create these adorable Christmas tree Lego Bauble decoration!
Simply add all … Read More...
Free Pattern – Amigurumi Unicorn
This Crochet Unicorn is adorable and the perfect little gift for someone little. The unique part of this unicorn is probably the 2 colored mane and tail. Make this special little friend for yourself or to bless someone else
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Review: Tweed Yarn Knitting
There’s just something about tweed yarn. The shifting colors are always a surprise on the needles, and the texture of the yarn is great for accessories and garments.
Tweed Yarn Knitting: Over 50 Sumptuous Woolen Projects
from Landlust magazine (based … Read More...
Freebie: Gingerbread House Treat Box Printable
If you’re baking up some home made goodies this year or just need a sweet box to put a gift inside these printable gingerbread house treat box are perfect. They are free to download from Design Dazzle, click here to … Read More...
Free pattern: Fabric doll and dress
These fabric dolls would make the sweetest presents for little girls! Karly from Paisley Roots shares a free pattern and tutorial at Crazy Little Projects for making them. Her free pattern includes the doll, a dress, and a knit scarf. … Read More...
Tutorial: Fold up diaper changing pad with diaper pocket
Amy from The Happy Scraps shows how you can sew a fold up changing pad with a diaper pocket. You can use any fabrics, but she made hers from Minky and flannel so it’s sure to be soft against baby’s … Read More...
Giveaway-Magical Miniature Gardens and Homes: Create Tiny Worlds of Fairy Magic & Delight with Natural, Handmade Décor
Leave a comment in today’s post by December 16, 2016 and you are in the running for this darling miniature making book.… Read More...
Low Carb Cranberry White Chocolate Cake Recipe
The holidays are a diet crusher. This cake is low calorie, but no one needs to know but us. Your guests won’t miss the calories or the flavor. Carolyn at All Day I Dream About Food shares this dessert for … Read More...
Tutorial: Terry cloth book cover for the bathtub
So you’re taking a long, much deserved, soaking bath and you’ve got a book to read. It all goes well till your hand gets wet. Now what to do with your book? You could reach for a towel and … Read More...
Dreidel Marshmallow Pops
Here is a cute and fun treat to celebrate Hanukkah. Even if you don’t celebrate it, you could still make these treats with the kids and teach them about a different holiday. This is an easy treat made with chocolate … Read More...
STEM Activities for Christmas
It’s always fun to integrate the holidays and seasons into what you teach or the playful learning activities that are available for your kids or students to explore, which is why I love seasonal STEM and engineering challenges.
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Chocolate Christmas Smash Cake
Here is a fun cake that the kids will enjoy breaking into. The cake is your basic chocolate cake, but the fun is on the top. Let the kids have fun smashing the chocolate dome on the top for a … Read More...
Free pattern: Little elf felt doll
Tina from Miss Daisy Designs shares a free pattern for a Christmas elf doll. You can sit him on a shelf, or if you have small kids, use him to stage different elf antics every night. He’s made from felt … Read More...
Camembert Dinner Roll Wreath
It’s definitely looking like a winter wonderland outside. Here is another cheese appetizer to serve to your holiday guests. This would work well as an appetizer or even a snack while watching the holiday movies. Alida Ryder at Simply Delicious … Read More...
Easy Knit Gift: Coffee Cozy Sweaters
If you have a lot of people you would like to knit for, but not a lot of time, it’s a great idea to knit a little something that is part of a larger gift.
For example, knit up some … Read More...
Free pattern: Giant plush ornament pillows
I might have squealed out loud when this photo came up in my reader. Giant plush Christmas ornament pillows! For real! Kelly from Studio DIY has a free pattern and tutorial for making them. They’d so be cute all piled … Read More...
Hanukkah Cross Stitch and Hebrew Alphabet Fonts
It happens that Christmas Eve is also the first night of Hanukkah this year, so it’s time to get stitching on any Hanukkah gifts or decorations you might want for the holiday this year.
I have always loved Connie’s collection … Read More...