Chanukah or Hanukkah begins December 24th this year. Here is a hot chocolate using chocolate gelt. Gelt is money given as a Chanukah gift. Now you can find chocolate coins to give out as holiday stocking stuffers. Helen at Family … Read More...
8 reasons for using a vintage sewing machine
New sewing machines are nice and shiny and packed with fancy stitches, but I have a soft spot for the older machines. I own several vintage sewing machines and I’m always on the lookout for another. Monica from It’s Just … Read More...
Melting Snowman Candy Pops
A snowman gets you through the whole winter season. You and the kids can make these for the holidays or even on a dreary day in January. If you have a Frozen fan, you can make these for your Frozen … Read More...
Tutorial: Vintage sewing pattern Christmas ornaments
These vintage sewing pattern Christmas ornaments would be so cute on a sewing themed tree! Or perhaps as a gift for a sewing friend. Mark Montano shows how you can make them on his blog Make Your Mark. Vintage patterns … Read More...
Book Review – The Joy Of Lettering
The Joy Of Lettering 
A creative exploration of contemporary hand lettering, typography & illustrated typeface. This book teaches you how to use typeface with different mediums such as water colors, metallics and even how to create your own hand drawn … Read More...
DIY Book Advent Calendar
Winter Spice Wax Tarts
As the holiday season approaches, many people are looking for ways to create a cozy and festive atmosphere in their homes. One simple and effective way to do this is by filling your house with the delightful smells of Christmas. … Read More...
DIY Microdermabrasion with HoMedics
I am one of those people who never goes to a salon or beauty place. I will be honest with you, I have 2 reasons.
#1 – I hate being touched by strangers.
#2 – I hate paying ridiculous amounts … Read More...
Free Hoodie Pattern
This pattern is so fun. A new twist on traditional granny! You cane make the scarf / wrap as long or short as you like.
Worked double stranded for warmth and to hold hood shape. Free Crochet Hoodie Pattern.
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How To Throw A Christmas Party On A Budget
Christmas parties are a highlight of the year that no-one wants to miss out on. But with many people and businesses feeling the pinch, sticking to a budget is essential.
So Partydelights have put together their top money-saving tips for … Read More...
Gingerbread House Decorating Party – Graham Crackers
There is nothing like spending time with the family decorating a gingerbread house. If you have a holiday party with kids, I recommend using graham crackers
, since some kids don’t like the taste of gingerbread. Stephanie Lynn shares all … Read More...
Project: Christmas Card with Hidden Gift Card Pocket
Hide something special inside a card with this lovely Christmas card that has a hidden pocket to tuck a gift card into. Yana Smakula has a video tutorial over on the Hero Arts blog, click here to watch.
-Heather
Tutorial: No-sew ruffled tree skirt
Think you need to know how to sew to make ruffles? Abby from Sew Much Ado shows how you can make this ruffled tree skirt – with no sewing required! She uses hot glue instead of stitches to put it … Read More...
6 Advent Calendars You Can Make Today
It’s November 30th, which means Christmas countdown calendars and Advent Calendars
go live tomorrow! But never fear if you still haven’t set one up. Today I’m sharing six ideas you can use to be ready for December 1st.
Get … Read More...
‘Wrap Yourself in Christmas’ quilt
It’s easy to imagine snuggling up with a hot cup of cocoa looking at this quilt. Aptly named “Wrap Yourself in Christmas!” it is Kay Rogers Agee’s entry in the Arkansas Quilters Guild Exhibit going on now at the … Read More...
How to make recycled teddy bear jar Christmas light decorations
Ho Ho Ho my recycled teddy bear cookie jars say! With an easy coat of paint with an Testors AirBrainz Airbrush Kit , Mini Powairpod AirBrainz Air Compressor and some free downloadable graphics from below you too can upcycle a … Read More...
Project: Layered Christmas Tags
Mix and match and layer different die cut shaped tags and add some stamped images for fun Holiday gift tags. The Capture the Moment blog shares some ideas.
-Heather
Are you looking for more Christmas Holiday ideas? Check out … Read More...
Free pattern: Cuffed Christmas stocking
Cat from Mary Martha Mama shares a free pattern for making a basic cuffed Christmas stocking. You can give them any style, from traditional to modern, romantic to novelty, depending on the fabrics you choose. The cuff and the toe … Read More...
Recycled matchbox countdown calendar
It’s no secret I love countdown calendars. In fact I will be sharing the one I have made for this year soon. But Daria of the blog Kittenhood sent in a link to hers that I think is just adorable! … Read More...
A Ton of Fun Snowman-Related Activities
It feels like it will probably be a long time before we have any snow where I live (though there is a dim chance we might get a little next week!) but it’s still a lot of fun, once the … Read More...