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...
Printable Thanksgiving Learning Activities for Kids
There are so many great printables out there to help kids learn about Thanksgiving or to use Thanksgiving themed items for learning. These are great for the classroom or for keeping kids entertained and learning while the food cooks or … Read More...
Edible Thanksgiving Turkey Place Card or Centerpiece
Here is a healthy way to let everyone know where to sit at your Thanksgiving table. These cute turkeys made out of a pear and dried fruit and vegetables is created by Beth at The First Year blog. This a … Read More...
Embroidered Coat
I have shared quite a few different variations of DIY Embroidered jackets over the past few months and now I have another great one. This tutorial is for a chunky border that goes around the Lapel. Check out the full … Read More...
Warm As Toast Baby Blanket
Oh my goodness this has to be one of the cutest baby blankets I have seen for a long while. This baby blanket pattern is free and available online via Genuinemudpie. With the bulky yarn and giant hook, it’s a … Read More...
Home Made Restorative Face mak
This recipe by Vewfromthefridge.com is for a skin repairing face mask. What I like most about this face mask is it only requires three ingredients. The only essential you will need is Frankincense. Which I am happy to say I … Read More...
Giveaway: Plus-Size Knitting Books
Our winner is knittingdancer!
If you’re a knitter who needs patterns that fit a larger frame than many knitting books cover, you’ll want to check out this week’s giveaway.
I’m giving away a copy of Go Big Knits
, which … Read More...
Project: Holiday Candle Gift Box
These delightful candle boxes make sweet handmade gifts this holiday season. The Stempeleinmaleins blog has complete cutting, scoring and folding directions for making them plus several wonderful idea samples. Click here for project directions.
-Heather
Free Sewing Pattern:: Twirly Dress for little girls
Emily from Nap Time Creations shares a free sewing pattern for making her Twirly Dress for little girls. It’s made from a t-shirt knit fabric and has a high-low hem, a hood, and a gathered back. Her free pattern comes … Read More...
Tutorial: 1 hour fringed table runner
A table runner is an easy way to add color and personality to your table setting. And Mayra from So Sew Easy shows how you can sew a fringed table runner in just one hour! With a project that quick, … Read More...
“Thankful For” Printable to Celebrate this Thanksgiving
Celebrate gratitude this Thanksgiving and every other day with this free modern “thankful for” printable. They look to be a great size for journaling cards for scrapbooking too.
It’s modern and fresh with watercolor in lapis, blush, and honey. Ddownload … Read More...
Free Printable Christmas Prints
Print these out now, so you can have them handy when it’s time to start decorating for Christmas! They look lovely framed in these plain wooden frames, or you could use washi tape or mini clothespins to hand them up.… Read More...
Free pattern: Girls basic leggings, capris, and shorties
Leggings are a staple of every girls’ wardrobe. They’re comfortable, easy to fit, and are perfect for layering. They’re easy to make from knit fabric! Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shares a free pattern to make girls … Read More...
Tutorial: Waxed canvas gift pouch
Gift cards and cash are always welcome gifts at Christmas (especially for teens and young adults who are so hard to buy for), but wrapping them up can present a challenge. Sara from Radiant Home Studio shares a tutorial showing … Read More...
Reindeer HeadBands
These Handprint reindeer arms remind me more of a “stick up” but they are adorable and the kids will have lot’s of fun getting messy making them. You can see more photos and the tutorial over at Meetthedubiens.com.
Vintage Daisy Crochet Blanket
I love all things Vintage, but what I love most is when “Vintage” is affordable and what better way to do that than to fake it with a New Vintage styled Crochet Pattern. This blanket is adorable. Make sure it … Read More...