Here is a cute and fun treat to celebrate Hanukkah. Even if you don’t celebrate it, you could still make these treats with the kids and teach them about a different holiday. This is an easy treat made with chocolate … Read More...
STEM Activities for Christmas
It’s always fun to integrate the holidays and seasons into what you teach or the playful learning activities that are available for your kids or students to explore, which is why I love seasonal STEM and engineering challenges.
Plans for … Read More...
Chocolate Christmas Smash Cake
Here is a fun cake that the kids will enjoy breaking into. The cake is your basic chocolate cake, but the fun is on the top. Let the kids have fun smashing the chocolate dome on the top for a … Read More...
Free pattern: Little elf felt doll
Tina from Miss Daisy Designs shares a free pattern for a Christmas elf doll. You can sit him on a shelf, or if you have small kids, use him to stage different elf antics every night. He’s made from felt … Read More...
Camembert Dinner Roll Wreath
It’s definitely looking like a winter wonderland outside. Here is another cheese appetizer to serve to your holiday guests. This would work well as an appetizer or even a snack while watching the holiday movies. Alida Ryder at Simply Delicious … Read More...
Easy Knit Gift: Coffee Cozy Sweaters
If you have a lot of people you would like to knit for, but not a lot of time, it’s a great idea to knit a little something that is part of a larger gift.
For example, knit up some … Read More...
Free pattern: Giant plush ornament pillows
I might have squealed out loud when this photo came up in my reader. Giant plush Christmas ornament pillows! For real! Kelly from Studio DIY has a free pattern and tutorial for making them. They’d so be cute all piled … Read More...
Hanukkah Cross Stitch and Hebrew Alphabet Fonts
It happens that Christmas Eve is also the first night of Hanukkah this year, so it’s time to get stitching on any Hanukkah gifts or decorations you might want for the holiday this year.
I have always loved Connie’s collection … Read More...
Pringle Tin Candles
Are you tired of using the same old candle molds and looking for something new to try? Look no further than your own pantry! Yes, you read that right. Pringles tins can make for great molds for your homemade candles. … Read More...
Melted Bead Christmas Ornaments
I have come across these melted perler bead projects
before and I am always planning on making them, but never quite get around to it. However one of the things that worries me is the melted plastic. So I am … Read More...
Etsy Product Feature – Bicycle Kit
This bicycle hand embroidery pattern comes to you ready to stitch. The vintage-inspired bike design is printed on a piece of perfectly rustic linen, and the kit contains everything you’ll need!
Sheep Pot Holder
Love some cute, although not quite anatomically correct, sheep? This potholder is perfect for year round use in your kitchen or as a gift for your favorite fiber enthusiast. This design works up quick, with a lot of room to … Read More...
DIY Mineral Blush
Have you ever considered making your own Blush? 1000’s of woman are starting to take hold of this trend and making sure that they know exactly what goes on their faces. You will need a few supplies to get you … Read More...
Project: Ornament Shaped Gift Tags
Turn circle shapes from dies or punches into adorable ornament shaped tags. These tags from Lisa Lara are so cute with fun little stamped elves! Find directions over on the SugarPea Designs blog.
-Heather
Tutorial: Nap in a Bag blanket and pillow set
This Nap in a Bag set would make a perfect gift for young children! Sew4Home shows how you can make all the pieces, including a fleece blanket with a bound edge, a small contoured pillow, and a bag to store … Read More...
Tutorial: Merry Holiday Coasters
Sandy Fitzpatrick of Hissyfitz Designs shares a tutorial at We All Sew that takes you through the steps for making these festive and functional coasters. The maker fuses the applique motifs onto a fabric ground then machine stitches to secure. … Read More...
Project: Matching set of Christmas Card, Tags and Envelope
Using the same stamp set Nicole Spohr designed the cutest coordinating card, envelope and gift tags. She’s got a video tutorial for making this cute collection over on her blog. Click here to watch.
-Heather
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Free pattern: Zero pillow pal
Here’s a project you can make for a Nightmare Before Christmas
fan. Chelsea from Do It Your Freaking Self shares a free pattern for making a Zero pillow pal. If you don’t remember, Zero is the little white dog from … Read More...
Free pattern: “No Hang” Christmas stocking that stands up on its own
You don’t need a fireplace – or even any hooks – to hang this Christmas stocking. It’s made to stand up on its own so you can display it on any flat surface. Mayra from So Sew Easy shares a … Read More...
Learn About Parts of Speech with Scrabble
This is such a fun idea for kids who can spell and are learning about the parts of speech (or already know them).
Instead of playing Scrabble in the regular way, where players can make any word they have the … Read More...