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...
10 Minute Melt and Pour Donut Soap
It’s never too late to learn new tricks and this new trick is using a Donut shaped Silicone mold to create your own sprinkly sprinkle shaped soaps. You can scent these soaps with strawberry or vanilla for a fun and … Read More...
Free Pattern – Crochet Shell Toddler Pullover
This stylish pullover pattern for toddlers has been designed with a roll neck and some super big buttons to hold everything together in place. It’s more than adorable it’s super cute! The best thing is this pattern is free!
Tutorial: Arm band phone pouch
After the holiday meals – and extra pounds – it’ll be time for all of us to start thinking about getting in shape again. Jennifer Mathis from Ellison Lane shares a tutorial at Make Something showing how you can sew … Read More...
Freebie: Sock Box
It used to be socks weren’t the best gift to get but now there are so many fun patterned socks they make terrific gifts! If you’re giving a pair of socks put them in this cute window box that shows … Read More...
Tutorial: 15 minute Santa scarf
Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shows show you can sew a fleece Santa scarf. It’s made of red fleece like the classic Santa suit, and has a big ol’ buckle right in the middle. Cute, right!! And it also happens … Read More...
Free Printable Holiday Gift Boxes & Tags for Christmas
Here’s a set of pretty pastel gift tags and printable gift boxesthat are free to download and print. They are super easy to make and are perfect for stocking stuffers, candies, and other small treats.
You’ll need:
* Printer… Read More...
Free Coloring Holiday Gift Tags
A set of 4 free coloring holiday gift tags that you can download and print at home to use in your holiday gift giving! Perfect for both kids and adults who love to color.
Print on plain white cardstock, and … Read More...
DIY Paper Ornament Gift Tags
These vintage inspired ornament tags are not only great as gift tags, but would make stunning jewel toned embellishments for your Christmas scrapbook pages, mini-books or December Daily albums. Looking for more Christmas printables? Check out these Christmas printable designs … Read More...
Handmade Card Tip: Word Tree Christmas Card
Layer up stamped and embossed words to form a bold Christmas tree design for your cards. It’s the perfect way to get more use from your word stamps. The Hero Arts blog has more on this stamping tip.
-Heather
How to make cardboard gingerbread houses
Gingerbread houses are a holiday staple. If you want to make a bunch to decorate with why not make them out of recycled cardboard? Pop on over to the link Mark sent in to his blog Make Your Mark! for … Read More...
Tutorial: Casserole carrier
Between holiday parties and family dinners, chances are you’ll be bringing a casserole dish to at least one gathering this season. Beth from The Renegade Seamstress shows how you can make a casserole carrier that’s easy to sew and easy … Read More...
Are You a Happy Camper?
This has nothing to do with the holiday season, but I came across it the other day and it made me smile.
This darling Happy Camper cross stitch pattern, from Daily Cross Stitch, is free on Craftsy. You could always … Read More...
Giveaway: Tweed Yarn Knitting
Andie is the winner!
I know it’s too late for this year, but Tweed Yarn Knitting would be a great book for someone who loves to knit gifts.
It includes a whopping 52 patterns that all use tweed yarn but … Read More...
Glitter Gift Tags
These Christmas gift tags are easy to make and they use glitter, what kid doesn’t like glitter? You could print the writing onto card stock and then let the child use watercolors and glitter to finish off their Christmas masterpiece. … Read More...
Temari Ball Tutorial – Mitsubishi Stars
This tutorial is for Mitsubishi stars but I have to warn you it is more for the advanced Temari Ball makers, but don’t let me put you off. If you want to have a go then go for it! It … Read More...
Tutorial: Mini fabric storage basket
Minki from Minki’s Work Table shares a tutorial at We All Sew showing how you can make this little fabric cube basket. There’s a little pocket on the outside, and handles made from grommets and rope. So cute!! Finished dimensions … Read More...
Project: Gate Fold Twist Holiday Card
Add a cool twist to your Christmas cards with this fun and funky Gate Fold Twist card design. The Stamp Art Papel blog has directions.
-Heather
Looking for more paper crafts ideas and supplies? Check some of our favorite … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a sweater vest from a pullover sweater
Tami from Love Notions shows how you can refashion a pullover sweater into a sweater vest. It’s perfect for family photos or a special Christmas outfit. You’ll need a basic vest pattern to do this. She uses her Dashing Vest … Read More...
DIY Origami Diamond Decorations
Grab some of your favorite patterned papers
and make these origami diamond ornaments for your tree, or as 3-D embellishments for a mini book or scrapbook album.
These versatile creations aren’t just perfect for decorating your Christmas tree; they can … Read More...