Make this cute tie-on pillow topper to spruce up your seasonal decor. Get the free pattern from Better Homes and Gardens.
Looking for more Halloween Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy.
What to Buy a Scrapbooker for Christmas
Want to buy a scrapbooking friend (or ahem, yourself), something she’s sure to love this Christmas? Nancy Nally had rounded up a list of what to get that will definitely be a hit.
There’s something for all tastes and budgets … Read More...
Four Free Festive Thank You Cards
You can use these festive thank you and greeting cards for the upcoming Holiday season, but also throughout the year. These colorful hand lettered designs are sure to make your recipients smile!
See how these cards went from sketches to … Read More...
Make Yourself a Mini Christmas Tree
I admit it. I like my miniatures. Here’s a video tutorial for making a simple but stable Christmas tree mini from polymer clay. Once you have the tree, you can add decorations or a little skiff of snow to it. … Read More...
Elf Donuts
Do you do Elf on the Shelf? These cute miniature donuts made with Cheerios would be a nice surprise for the first visit. Or you and the kids can have fun making them and then snacking on them. Kelly Dixon … Read More...
A Special Message
Loaded Mashed Potato Balls with Bacon Bits
Find yourself with lots of leftover mashed potatoes after meals? Here is a fun way to use it up or take away the boredom of potatoes. JB at 16th and Bliss no longer throws away her leftover potatoes after creating … Read More...
Knitting Book Review: Leave Me Alone!
I know, this doesn’t sound like a knitting book. Bear with me.
I was looking through the Publishers Weekly best books of the year lists and this one caught my eye in the children’s book list. I was a … Read More...
Easy Spiced Toffee Sauce Recipe
Happy Thanksgiving to those celebrating! Peace, love, and joy to all! Time for Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanza, and holiday fun and food. This sweet treat will be enjoyed as a gift or as part of your dessert table this holiday season. … Read More...
Craft Stick STEAM Project
This craft project is more STEAM then stem allowing the kids to add color and design to their building project. STEAM is Art thrown in to STEM . The full tutorial is here.
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How To Hand Embroider On Stretch Fabric
Have you ever taken on a project only to be disgruntled by the end result? With a little practice and internet research you can find the right way to do things. How To Embroidery On Knit Fabric
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Crochet Pinecone Tree Ornament
Wanting a natural looking Christmas tree this year? Check out these Pinecones made out of Yarn. This free Christmas pattern is for a pinecone Christmas tree decoration. Christmas Pinecone Tutorial.
Looking for more Christmas themed Crochet Patterns? Check out these … Read More...
Handmade Gifts – Pumpkin Spice Latte Bath Bomb
I’ll forgive you for thinking this is a recipe for a decadent dessert, but it is indeed for Pumpkin Spice Bath Bombs. These luxurious bath bombs are [perfect for gift giving. Check out the full recipe here– Make them … Read More...
Happy Thanksgiving
Practice Cutting and Folding with the Christmas Tree Activity
When I first saw this paper Christmas tree craft from Krokotak, I thought it would be a great project for little ones learning to cut straight lines.
The tree is made by cutting strips, but not cutting all the way … Read More...
Easy Christmas Pudding Cookies You Can Make At Home
Christmas cookies that double as pudding? That look like ornaments? And… that can be put on a stick
? Yes, my lollipop stick obsession is well documented. So of course I love these Christmas Pudding Cookies from Bubble and Sweet. … Read More...
Great Giant greeting card idea- Send a Hug
This project combines so many cool elements- it is personal, it is crafty, and its BIG! You know what a fan of BIG and easy projects I am. Pop on over to the blog Paging Supermom for the tutorial on … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew felt peppermint swirl hair bows
Jessica from Cutesy Crafts shows how you can make these felt peppermint swirl hair bows – with no sewing required. All you need are a few colors of felt and some hot glue! These felt peppermint treats would also be … Read More...
Savory Potato Soup
Do you have leftover potatoes that you didn’t need to cook? This soup will take care of that. I’m all about comforting soups and chili through the cold months. Jessie at Life as a Strawberry shares how to make this … Read More...
Check Out This Lovely Stitched Nativity
Free Patterns.com is a free membership site with a ton of great patterns for all sorts of crafts. Their Christmas collection for cross stitch is wide-ranging, but I wanted in particular to point out the Blessed Creche pattern.
Designed by … Read More...