I’m really trying to post things other than holiday/winter cross stitch charts, but there are so many beautiful things it is hard to resist.
Like this reindeer scene from Kissy-Cross. The site is in German but that’s never stopped us … Read More...
Christmas Activity Center Ideas for Preschool and Kindergarten
Activity centers are a great way to give kids a little something extra to explore in the classroom or as a time filler at home. Centers are perfect for playing with while you’re cooking dinner or writing blog posts, and … Read More...
Best Tasting Sugar Cookie Icing
Besides a good sugar cookie recipe, you need a yummy icing to go on top. Donna Elick at The Slow Roasted Italian shares her recipe and the correct consistency for outlining and flooding the cookie. She also has a video… Read More...
Tutorial: Three easy ways to make a tassel
Do you love tassels? They’re pretty hanging from the handle of a bag, or stitched to the hem of a blanket or scarf. Mayra from So Sew Easy shows three easy ways to make them. You can use embroidery floss … Read More...
Easy as 3-2-1 Cake
Don’t you hate it, when you find out it is someone’s birthday and you don’t have time to bake a cake to celebrate. Or maybe you’re in mood for a cake, but don’t have a reason to bake one or … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy French seam pillows
Heather from Feather’s Flights shows how you can make quick throw pillows from a couple of fat quarters. But just because they’re quick to sew doesn’t mean they’re not finished nicely. They have French seams so there are no … Read More...
Gift Idea: Sock Ruler
There are so many fun knitting tools out there that would make great gifts for knitters — or to add to your own wish list — but one cool tool that’s really useful for the sock knitters is your life … Read More...
DIY Honey Face Wash
Personally I don’t like to use honey on my skin, I have this mental hangup that Honey is sticky and therefor I will be sticky after using it. That is not actually the case though. Honey is so full of … Read More...
Napkin Pencils
Healthy Dairy Free Fudge Reindeer
When the holidays roll around, there are treats, sweets and lots of food that many people can’t enjoy due to food allergies. It is bad enough as an adult to miss out, but worse for the kids. I’ve witnessed too … Read More...
Tips: 30 DIY Handmade Stamp Ideas
Buzzfeed has collected 30 amazing ideas from all over the internet for making your own hand made stamps. From using items like foam, cork, cardboard, flowers and more you’ll find amazing ideas to make DIY custom stamps from items all … Read More...
Tutorial: Posable felt gingerbread man
Run, run, fast as you can…. you’re gonna want to make this gingerbread man! He’s made from felt but he’s posable, thanks to a chenille stem tucked inside his body. He can sit down, he can hold a candy. Mollie … Read More...
Freebie: Hot Coffee Served Here – Mug Rug Quilt Idea
Make instant cuteness and coffee in your kitchen with this free printable I spied at Kleinworth & Co. Besides the decor, Gina is hosting a giveaway for a Ninja Coffee Bar® System. It does make a nice looking cup of … Read More...
Polymer Clay Coasters
Need adorable coasters? Make them with clay. Sturdy coasters require a fair amount of clay each – as this cute tutorial from The Lovely Drawer shows – but it makes it worth it. Use glass or ceramic paints for a … Read More...
Caption This: Win $50 Voucher! New look from LordvonSchmitt!
“Not everyone is a tiny little pixie, but they can still look devastating in crochet shorts. These are crochet shorts with an awesome rainbow vertical stripe pattern. Made from a vintage afghan blanket crocheted in acrylic yarn.”
So says … Read More...
How to make Beach themed sea glass Christmas trees
Sea Glass
is so pretty and just happens to be a great color for a Christmas tree. I never thought of combining these two elements but thanks to the blog Embrace My Space you too can make a fun tiny … Read More...
Project: Elegant Embossed Christmas Cards
Create elegant cards this holiday season with black, white and gold embossing. Use solid stamps like florals and sentiments heat embossed on dark carsdtock for a bold and beautiful card. Find more info over on the Stamp Away with Me … Read More...
Red Velvet Trifle & Peppermint Cream Cheese Frosting
One of my favorite desserts to make. It works well for an elegant dessert in small glasses or serve it up at your holiday party for everyone to share. A very easy dessert that can be made last minute and … Read More...
Homemade Thin Mints
You don’t have to wait till the Girl Scouts knock on your door. You can make your own thin mints and even freeze them to get you through till Girl Scout cookie season. Stacey at Bake. Eat. Repeat. shares how … Read More...
Peppermint Macarons with Chocolate Ganache
Are you participating in a cookie swap? These peppermint macarons will be a hit at the party. Peppermint and chocolate are a delicious combination for the holidays. A great cookie for your holiday party or as gifts to give to … Read More...