This mini retro camper Christmas ornament is the cutest!! Bev from Flamingo Toes shares a free pattern over at I Heart Nap Time. The applique design is made felt with stitched accents and framed in a mini embroidery hoop. Pom … Read More...
Candy Cane Mint Milanos
Here’s a great quick last-minute fix up for mint milanos: candy canes. Find the how-tos HERE at the Hostess with the Mostess blog.
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DIY Heart Map Ornament & Brooch
Personalize a heart ornament for a friend or family member by using map paper of a location with a special memory. Maybe it’s from a great trip, or the place they got married or engaged?
To make it you’ll need … Read More...
Book Review: Rag Rugs, Pillows, and More: Over 30 Ways to Upcycle Fabric for the Home
Calling all fabric hoarders (you know who you are—we see that stash of old T-shirts, faded curtains, and worn-out bedsheets)! If you’re anything like me and can’t bear to toss a single scrap of fabric, then Rag Rugs, Pillows, and … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy No Slip Dish Towel
Kimbo from A Girl and a Glue Gun shows how you can make a dish towel that will stay put when you hang it from an oven door. It’s made from a purchased kitchen towel and a pot holder, with … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew Christmas stocking with a faux fur cuff
Would you believe you can make these fun and funky Christmas stockings with no sewing required? Mark Montano
shows how on his blog, Make Your Mark. They’re made from upholstery fabric, a faux fur cuff, and lots of colorful trim. … Read More...
Free pattern: Cozy fleece lined slippers
These fleece lined slippers will keep your feet nice and toasty even when the floor is cold! You can make your own using a free sewing pattern from Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews. They’re quick and easy … Read More...
Felt Christmas Tree For Toddlers
n addition to being just plain fun, this “3D felt board” can also provide a way to reinforce the names of colors, shapes, and Christmas images. You can grab the full tutorial here Christmas tree for Toddlers. I have also … Read More...
How To Make Freepeople Massage Candles
A candle that you can melt and use as a Massage candle, this my friends is revolutionary, Okay it’s not but it is great and they are perfect for romantic nights in and gift giving. DIY Massage Candles via the … Read More...
Fall Slouch Hat Pattern
We love a good slouch hat pattern around here so when we came across this adorable one we just had to share.
… Read More...This slouch hat is worked flat, in rows, and then seamed at the end using the yarn tails
Star Wars Snowflakes- The 2016 Collection
Download These Patterns to Make Your Own Star Wars Snowflakes!
The past few years we have shared the Star Wars snowflake patterns designed by Anthony Herrera, and they are always quite popular. Anthony created a new set for this year, … Read More...
Tutorial: Scrap fabric Boho Christmas baubles
Use your smallest fabric scraps to create these colorful and free spirited Christmas baubles! Jules Madden shares a tutorial at Alisa Burke showing how you can make them. Though they’re covered with a free form patchwork of scraps, there’s actually … Read More...
Project: Pop Up Snow Globe Card
Wow! This Pop Up Snow Globe Card is absolutely stunning! Shelly Hickox made it using various dies, pattern papers and stamps and if you visit her blog, The Stamptramp, she’ll show you how she made it.
-Heather
Free pattern: Mommy and Me Color Blocked Tunic
Emily from Nap Time Creations shares a free pattern for her Color Blocked Tunic. It’s a Mommy and Me pattern so there are sizes for girls and adults. The color blocking uses 3 knit fabrics. Her free pattern comes in … Read More...
Tutorial | 3D Paper Stars + Free Template
Download the free templates and get the step by step instructions to making these 3D paper stars. You can use them as ornaments for the tree, gift toppers, place settings and lots more this Christmas.
You’ll need:
… Read More...– Star Template
DIY Artsy Christmas Envelopes
Add some artsy flair to your Christmas card envelopes with these simple techniques from Fox and Hazel. With some acrylic paint, paint and brush pens and basic supplies like a used credit or gift card, stencils and makeup brushes, you … Read More...
Tutorial | Winter Holiday Tree Squeegee Painting
This squeegee painting technique is one that you can adapt for scrapbook page backgrounds, holiday cards and more.
Grab your favorite colors of acrylic paint, a squeegee, and some salt, and get all the details at the source below.
Source: … Read More...
Multiple Swirl Swirlies
Way back when I had started claying online, one of the first tutorials I tried was Desiree McCrory’s. It was fairly new at the time and I have made a lot of swirly beads since then. I haven’t done … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple and easy pot holders
Handmade gifts are the best. They show that you’ve put in the effort and thought to create something special just for the recipient. But let’s be honest, who has the time to spend hours upon hours crafting a gift? That’s … Read More...
How to make a recycled scarf wreath
This wreath is made with a woven scarf but I happen to have gone a little crazy knitting skinny scarves and I still love them but I don’t wear them. This is a perfect re-use and best yet I can … Read More...