Elizabeth Dackson of Don’t Call Me Betsy added a new stocking for her youngest, Lorelei, now old enough to ‘get’ Christmas. Sans fireplace, not a problem when you have seven wonderfully crafted quilted stockings on the hooks. The feeling of … Read More...
Free Printable Watercolour Paper Gems
These DIY watercolour paper gems free printables make lovely modern decorations for your tree, tabletop or mantle, or you can make a garland with them.
Print out the paper gems than follow the instructions to fold them into ornaments.
Source: … Read More...
Printable Christmas Wrapping Paper + Canon Printer Giveaway
Get this free gift wrap paper download in a modern Scandinavian design, and start wrapping those gifts! You can also enter to win a Canon printer! Hurry the giveaway ends in just a few days.
use this free printable as … Read More...
Free Printable Holiday Gift Tags
get your gift tags sorted with these free printables from creative index. They come in four style options: black, black & gold, red, vintage.
Print on thick cardstock, and add some string and embellishments. They work great on scrapbook pages … Read More...
Tutorial: Christmas ornament hoop art
Amanda from Jedi Craft Girl shares a tutorial at Therm O Web showing how you can make this cute Christmas ornament hoop art. She uses Sizzix dies to cut the ornament shapes and letters to make the design, but you … Read More...
Forbidden Root bottle cap countdown wreath calendar
As promised I am sharing this year’s countdown calendar. It’s made with these really cool Forbidden Root bottle caps that have beautiful art in the inside and tiny clothes pins all mounted on an embroidery hoop.
As my eyesight has … Read More...
Blended Frostbite Martini
During the holidays, spread some cheer with this martini. Amanda at Amanda’s Cookn’ updates a pina colada recipe from the summer and turns it into a winter treat for your guests to enjoy. As always drink responsibly. Enjoy this drink … Read More...
Easy Knit Gift: Asymmetrical Knit Shawl
I’ve decided that I’m going to be knitting a lot of scarves this year for the holidays, but it occurs to me that a shawl is quite a lot like a scarf, but a little more fun to knit and … Read More...
Easy Mulled Wine Christmas Ham
What do you serve on Christmas? We usually enjoy a lasagna, but growing up we would have ham or roast beef. If you serve ham, this might be a new recipe that you would like to try this holiday season. … Read More...
Tutorial: Felt holly garland Christmas Advent calendar
Emily from Nap Time Creations shows how you can make this holly garland Advent calendar. The leaves button together to create a long garland, one leaf removed per day until the big day is here! What a fun Christmas tradition! … Read More...
Chanukah Gelt Hot Chocolate
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.
Check … Read More...
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...