These confetti straws are easy to make and hold just enough confetti for a decoration or to throw at a bride or party girl. Don’t be confused by thinking these are drinking straws, they are for holding confetti only. I … Read More...
Free Crochet Christmas Bauble Pattern
These Crochet Christmas baubles are full of color and can be made in a Boho theme of mixed colors or can be created in something more traditional like reds and green yarn
. You can grab the free Crochet pattern … Read More...
Tutorial: Turkey headband
Marissa from Rae Gun Ramblings shows how you can make a turkey headband in just 15 minutes. The design is based on her rosette headband, but she adds feathers and a turkey face to make it the perfect Thanksgiving accessory! … Read More...
Make an Angel Card with Free Printable Template
If you love the angel motif for Christmas, you’ll love these angel cards! get the free angel shape template at Trimcraft (the source is below), then follow the step by step instructions to make your angel Christmas card.
How cool … Read More...
Tutorial | Create a Retro Look with Stamping
This video tutorial shows you how to create a retro stamped look using stamping sets. While you may not have these exact stamps, you can use this technique with any stamps you own.
Maybe you can adapt this for making … Read More...
Tips for taking your own family photos for Christmas cards
Want to take your own family photos for the Christmas card this year? get some great tips over at The Homesteady, for the equipment and set up you need to have a successful indoor shoot.
Plus see how Hannah used … Read More...
A day out at SupaNova Brisbane: CosPlay, Artists and Designs Galore
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Picture a big convention centre full of people buying life-size Iron Man collectibles or a local artist’s life-like rendition of a Pokemon. Everyone is expressing their favourite fandoms … Read More...
Cupcake Toppers and Food Picks
Make adorable, unique decorations for your cupcakes with the simplest of polymer clay techniques and tools. Using toothpicks and tiny cutters make little flags for your cupcakes or fancy foods. Use paint to add stamped details – labels even – … Read More...
Sun Joe pole electric chain saw great for trimming and gathering natural craft supplies
If you like crafting with branches and sticks a pole chain saw can be a great addition to your tool stash. The Sun Joe Electric Pole Chain Saw is a great tool for trimming trees and branches for crafting and … Read More...
Great tips for sewing on knit fabrics
Knits are not difficult at all to sew on, but you do need to understand they don’t behave like wovens. Simple Simon & Coshares some great tips for sewing with knit fabrics. Go to their post to read their … Read More...
Thumbs Down for Blendy Pens
I went to a Kids’ Crafts Workshop (see – I told you I see a lot of kids’ crafts 🙂 with my kids this weekend. It was held at a craft store here, and it featured several different stations with … Read More...
Freebie: Nutcracker Coloring Page
Get in a festive holiday mood coloring this fun Nutcracker coloring page. I love that is has information on the history and tradition of the Nutcracker. Download it for free from Dover Publications.
-Heather
Great collection of tomato cage Christmas decorations
If you like to make Christmas trees along with the decorations that go on them pop on over to the blog The Keeper of Cherrios for a great collection of tomato cage Christmas tree ideas. Not only are there … Read More...
Pork Tenderloin with Cranberry-Port Sauce and Pumpkin Gnocchi
Because not everyone likes to eat turkey on Thanksgiving, here is another meal to enjoy. This will also work for the other holidays or for a fall or winter dinner. Make it all together at once or individually for meals. … Read More...
Tutorial: Camera lens cap cozy
This lens cap cozy makes a great gift for any photographers on your Christmas list! Melissa from Polka Dot Chair shares a tutorial at Skip To My Lou showing how you can make one.The small pouch will hold your lens … Read More...
40+ Non Pumpkin Thanksgiving Desserts
For all the non pumpkin lovers like myself, here are some recipes that you can serve at you Thanksgiving or holiday parties. Christi at Love from the Oven shares links to 40 + recipes that don’t include pumpkin. Even the … Read More...
Sparkling Cranberry Brie Bites
The cranberries should be considered the fruit of the holidays. You can use them for an appetizer, side dish, dessert and even as a decoration. This recipe by Marina at Yummy Mummy Kitchen shares this appetizer idea for your holiday … Read More...
Free pattern: Vintage mother tattoo Christmas stocking
Christmas stockings are a fun way to celebrate the personalities of each person in your family. Here’s a stocking project with tons of fun personality! Allison from Dream a Little Bigger shares a free pattern at Tattooed Martha for making … Read More...
Thanksgiving Carmelcopia Cupcakes
These cute cupcakes will be a welcomed treat for your Thanksgiving dessert table or even for the brunch table. Nancy at Two Sisters Crafting shares how to mold the caramel into the cornucopia. This would be a fun craft to … Read More...
Creamy Potato Stacks with Garlic, Thyme, and Parmesan
Are you tired of the same old mashed potatoes as a side dish? Give this recipe from Katya at Little Broken for a different and yet elegant version. You could even enjoy this throughout the holidays and even during the … Read More...