The adult coloring trend is still trending, so why not enjoy a holiday version of it? Jen Walshaw of Mom in the Madhouse rounded up these (free!) 16 Ugly Christmas SweatersColoring Pages that I think are both amazing and hilarious.… Read More...
Tutorial: Little fabric boxes
Little fabric boxes are fun to make and can be useful for organizing any room in your house! Ivelina from Mon Etui shares a tutorial for making fabric boxes. She gives the measurements to make them with dimensions 8 cm … Read More...
Sweet Umbrella Cross Stitch Patterns
It’s fun to be able to see what people are searching for when they visit this site, and sometimes it makes me see holes in coverage where people might not be finding what they are looking for.
I recently noticed … Read More...
Book Review – Knitter’s Know-How
Congratulations to Dina!
One of my other jobs aside from writing for Craft Gossip is that I occasionally write book reviews for Foreword, a great magazine and website supporting small, independent publishing.
I recently did a roundup of craft book … Read More...
50 PDF sewing patterns for men
Sewing for men can sometimes be a challenge, as there aren’t as many sewing patterns available as there are for women and children. But, Stephanie from Swoodson Says is here to help with her collection of 50 PDF sewing patterns … Read More...
And the winner is……….
Congrats Lorelai’s Legacy, you’ve won the Nov. Paper Pumpkin kit giveaway!
Thanks to all who entered! Check back later this month for another giveaway.
-Heather
Tin Can Christmas Tree
This project takes a little bit of time to get together but it looks adorable once it is done. You can also use Christmas magnets to decorate it or stickers too. Tin Can Christmas Tree Activity
Make Your Own After Sun Face Mask
For this natural and nourishing After Sun face mask you will need
1/2 ripe avocado
1 tsp raw honey
1/2 tsp rosehip seed oil
2 drops tea tree oil
For the full recipe and why these ingredients benefit your face … Read More...
Crochet Organizer
Everyone can use a little extra organization and storage, especially over the holidays! Make this Christmas card holder for your door or hang it by your entry to keep cards off of your valuable shelf space. The free crochet wall … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a quick and easy pillowcase
Pillowcases make great handmade Christmas gifts for kids! You can choose fabrics to suit each child’s personality and interest. Melissa from Polka Dot Chair shares a tutorial for sewing a quick and easy pillowcase. She uses a serger to make … Read More...
Project: Emboss Resist Christmas Card
Learn to make this stunning Holiday card using an emboss resist technique over on the Gina K. Stamp TV blog.
-Heather
Are you looking for more Christmas Holiday ideas? Check out these other Christmas-themed posts. If you are looking … Read More...
Tutorial: Felted wool tote bag
An old wool sweater can make a pretty new bag! Amy from Diary of a Quilter shows how you can create a tote bag from a felted wool sweater. Thrift stores are a great source of wool sweaters. It takes … Read More...
Oriental Trading Company Party Supplies
If you are planning to entertain for the holidays. I would recommend Oriental Trading Company. They tend to have the holiday items on sale before the holidays. We have some carolers coming later this month and I wanted to have … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy padded baby play mat
Libby from Libby’s Lifestyle shows her quick and easy method for sewing a padded baby play mat. Using pre-quilted fabric for the backing saves a few steps so it takes just a few from beginning to end. The top is … Read More...
25 Elf on a shelf ideas
Do you doElf on the Shelf in your house? I have a pair of vintage Elves that I like to decorate with and this idea for hanging them from a candy cane is so cute. I also think the … Read More...
Bourbon Spice Cake with Eggnog Frosting
Bake a little cheer this holiday with a bourbon spice cake. This cake could also be made with rum or no booze at all. Tis the season to be Merry, so enjoy some spirits. Hilary at Livelymess shares how to … Read More...
Learn About Christmas Around the World
One of the fun things about teaching during the holidays is getting to learn about traditions that come from other parts of the world from where you live. My daughter’s class last year learned about the Feast of St. Nicholas … Read More...
Gift Idea: Yarn Bowls
I don’t have a yarn bowl, but I love the idea of them and I know a lot of knitters use them and love them.
A yarn bowl is basically a bowl with some kind of hole or groove in … Read More...
How to Make a Holiday Cheeseboard
If you are entertaining for the holidays, this holiday cheeseboard would be a wonderful addition. This would work well as appetizer at a cocktail party or for brunch during the holidays. Alida Ryder at Simply Delicious take the time to … Read More...
Free pattern: Felt fox Christmas ornament
Oh this little fox ornament! Joanne from Craft Passion shares a free pattern for making him. He is absolutely adorable as a Christmas ornament, but you can use the pattern to make other fox items – appliques, scrapbook embellishments, or … Read More...