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...
Card Making 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...
Free Christmas Mini House Cut File or Template
Get a free cut file or printable template to make mini Christmas houses for your Christmas village or other decorating this year. See how Delia used hers cut in glittery papers to make a gorgeous winter wreath, inspired by Martha … Read More...
Make Snowflake Christmas Gift Tags with Free Cut File
Make these handmade snowflake Christmas gift tags in five minutes using your Silhouette machine and the free cut file from Practically Functional. Don’t have a Silhouette machine? There’s a free printable PDF template too! These tags would work well on … Read More...
Polymer Clay in Rings
I’m a bit of a magpie. I tend to collect beads and shiny findings as I go with the idea of using them at sometime. Maybe. I’m betting more than a few of you can identify with that.
I have … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Christmas Figgy pudding hot pad
Celtic Thistle Stitches has another figgy pudding sewing project for us! This is time it’s a figgy pudding hot pad. Simple color blocking (and some fringing) on a round hot pad creates a fabric figgy pudding that is so cute … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew festive holiday banner
Kimbo from A Girl and a Glue Gun shows how you can make a festive holiday banner, with no sewing required. Use heat transfer vinyl to add a cheery Christmas message, and colorful trims for a bit of whimsy. She … Read More...
Handprint Santa
This quick kids Christmas craft tutorial is lots of fun to make and the kids will truly enjoy the finger painting. You can make these on folded card stock or ready made card blanks for a Christmas gift or … Read More...
Project: 3D Tree Tag
Make your gift tags really stand out this year with a 3D Christmas tree. You’ll find a paper fold technique using pattern papers to make this fun tree design along with directions for making the entire tag over on the … Read More...
Project: Stamped Christmas Ornaments
Add a hand made touch to your tree this year with fun stamped ornaments. Debbie Cole shares directions for these adorable winter friends ornaments she stamped up, visit the Stampendous site for her directions.
-Heather
Are you looking for … Read More...
Tutorial: Modern holly and berry felt garland
The felt garland is a modern take on holly leaves and berries. See how to make one over at Alice & Lois. It’s super easy to make! Just cut some simple shapes and sew them into a garland using your … Read More...
Tips for Using Soluble Canvas for Cross Stitch
Have you ever used soluble canvas for cross stitch? It’s kind of magical.
It allows you to essentially turn any fabric into cross stitch fabric by making a grid on top of the fabric, so you can stitch a design … Read More...