Hey New Yorker’s, this one is for you! The Etsy.com NY Team will return to Chelsea Market to host its ninth annual Holiday Handmade Cavalcade with a selection of handmade goods, including jewelry, greeting cards, art, beauty products, … Read More...
Wrap-inspired ornament + tutorial
Amber of Gigi’s Thimble craved a change in her holiday decor and got it by subtracting reds in favor of softer hues. She walks you through image-by-image how to create the quilted star block ornament sitting pretty on her miniature … Read More...
Free pattern: Mini stocking Advent calendar and wooden tree display
If you want to make an Advent calendar, now’s the time! It’ll be December before you know it and time to fill the Advent calendar with goodies. Ashley from Make It and Love It shares a tutorial for making a … Read More...
Polymer Clay Bracelets for Kids
Here’s a pretty great list of bracelet making options for the kiddos. All of the clay in the tutorial is a mix of scraps, marbled and basic colours. The materials used for formers or armatures (except the bracelet cuff band) … Read More...
Tutorial: Joy pillow wrap
Add Christmas cheer to a plain throw pillow a holiday pillow wrap! Heather from The Sewing Loft shares a tutorial for making a pillow wrap appliqued with “Joy”. When Christmas is over, just remove the wrap and you’ve got your … Read More...
Project: Yeti Card
Christiana from Christy Gets Crafty is getting ready for the holidays with a series of Holiday Card video tutorials. She’s kicking it off with a super cute Yeti card, coloring stamps from Lawn Fawn with Copic markers. Click here to … Read More...
An Easy Way to Set Up Engineering Challenges
Whether you want to offer some STEM related playful learning at home or you’re setting up a center at school for kids to use, there are a lot of simple materials that can be used in a variety of engineering … Read More...
Knit a Cozy for Your Coffee with a Twist
I’m starting to think about gift knitting a little more, and this easy pattern for a knit coffee cup cozy from Knits’ End would be a great place to start.
You can make them in a bunch of different colors … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Gathered chiffon front raglan t-shirt
Kimbo from A Girl and a Glue Gun shows how you can add a gathered chiffon layer to the front of a raglan t-shirt. It’s a fun way to incorporate a sheer fabric into a t-shirt. Her tutorial shows how … Read More...
Sweet Potato Casserole Bites
Who knew your favorite casserole could be turned into bites and served as an appetizer. Might even be a healthier way to enjoy your favorite sweet potato casserole with marshmallows. Marianne at Basil and Bubbly shares how to create these … Read More...
Leftover Pie Dough Desserts
My favorite part of the pie is the crust. So I hate wasting the pie dough. I usually just add some cinnamon sugar and bake the leftover. I might give these other creations a try. Tracy at Baking Mischief shares … Read More...
15 – Minute Easy Cranberry Sauce Recipe
It only takes 15 minutes to make this homemade cranberry
sauce. You can forget about the can of cranberry sauce this year unless you really love it! I might try to halve this recipe since I’m the only one that … Read More...
Camping Themed party – lots of ideas for fall fun
Parties are a great time to whip up fun recycled craft projects to enjoy either for just the special day or for a season…or more! This camping themed party is filled with all sorts of crafty goodness. one of my … Read More...
Fall Marshmallow Cakes
Do you love Ho Ho’s? Here is an elegant way to enjoy the flavors during the holidays. This recipe creates 8 mini cakes to serve at a dinner. Ruthanne at eaSYbaKED shares how she turned her love of Ho Ho’s … Read More...
The Magic of Gingerbread – book review
One of the worst time to have writer’s block, is when you have to do a review and a giveaway!
The Magic of Gingerbread
is written and photographed by Catherine Beddall. It is a great book for those that have … Read More...
Fingerprint Photo Frames
I love fingerprint crafts because 10 years from now you will look back with a sadness in your heart of how quickly your little babies have grown.
Christmas Tree Pencil Toppers
These Christmas tree pencil toppers ar eperfect for little creative children to decorate. They are perfect for giving out to friends and family at Christmas time. Pop them in a little bag with some candy or gift them just as … Read More...
Hand Stitched Christmas Tags
We spend a lot of time thinking about the gift but what about the first impression? That moment someone sees the wrapped box for the first time. Take the time to make this years gift wrapping just that little bit … Read More...
Best Remedies For Migraines
I have suffered from migraines for as long as I can remember and here is a list of the top 6 At home DIY remedies. I think I have tried them all at some point. The problem i find … Read More...
Crochet Countdown Calender
This calender is adorable and the free pattern also includes a small Christmas themed ornament pattern added each week to hang off the buttons. You can grab the full list of Ornaments straight away as this was a weekly project … Read More...