Independent craft blog since 2007
Using stamps, stencils, inks and crackle glaze Tracy Evans made this wonderful Holiday Ornament card. Find step by step project directions over on her blog.
-Heather
Are you looking for more Christmas Holiday ideas? Check out these other Christmas-themed posts.… Read More...
Nothing feels better on a cold day that wrapping up in a warm blanket. Delia from Delia Creates shows how you can make a cape scarf that gives that same feeling. Her scarf is made from a lightweight wool so … Read More...
You’ll find directions and a free background image for making this lovely Poinsettia card over on the Card Maker blog. Click here to get it.
-Heather
It only makes sense that my inaugural post mentions my favorite crafting TV show and one of their projects. Creative Juice on DIY and HGTV, hosted by Cathie Filian and Steve Piacenza, never fails to amaze and inspire me. Their … Read More...
Most kids would probably tell you that learning fractions is not that fun. If you remember anything from learning fractions, you probably don’t remember it being fun, either.
But that doesn’t have to be the case. There are a lot … Read More...
You might think of frisbees as outdoor toys, but these fabric frisbees are totally okay for indoor play! Perfect for cold winter days when it’s too cold to go outside! Make and Takes shares a tutorial showing how to make … Read More...
Advent calendars are fun to hang on the wall, but what if you don’t have enough wall space or are traveling during the Christmas season? Jill from Creating My Way To Success designed a travel Advent calendar that’s made like … Read More...
Sometimes you want to make a baby blanket, but they can take a long time! This one works up quickly with super bulky yarn, but is very modern and beautiful! Add poms or not. A perfect blanket to work … Read More...
If you’ve ever splurged on a teeny-tiny tub of LUSH lip scrub, you know how delightful (and expensive) it can be. That sweet scent, that gritty goodness… and then poof—$15 gone in a week. But guess what? You can make … Read More...
How adorable is this little fairy garden attached to a Plant pot. This would make a wonderful Christmas gift for young and old.
You can see the full tutorial over at Crafts Unleashed.
Die cut some small envelopes, letters and embellishments from pretty papers and make a fun advent count down calendar for Christmas. Find directions over on the Spellbinders blog. Spellbinders
-Heather
BurdaStyle shows how you can make a leather jewelry tray – with no sewing required. It’s a mod triangle little dish, made from a piece of fabric backed with a cotton print. It’d make a great Christmas gift, and it’s … Read More...
Customizing your earrings has a whole new meaning with this tutorial. Start with a few basic jewelry supplies and with your own favorite paint colors you can paint your own designs for a perfectly textured look.
See the photo tutorial … Read More...
The aptly-named Family Fun Magazine is just that – a little something for everyone in your family. It’s one of our favorites here, always guaranteed to have something to appeal to all of your senses.
The crafts are varied and … Read More...
If you’ve ever wanted to dive into clay crafting without the expense of polymer clay or the fuss of a kiln, let me introduce you to one of my favorite budget-friendly mediums: cold porcelain clay. This homemade clay recipe … Read More...
Here are some cute candies to make for your friends and neighbors this Christmas. These would also make great hostess gifts for all the holiday parties you may be attending. Even better they are gluten-free and vegan, only made with … Read More...
If you’re shopping for another knitter or just want to add something to your holiday wish list, you can’t go wrong with a knitting-themed mug. What better way (aside from knitting in public) to profess your love of all things … Read More...
Jess from Gracious Threads shows how you can sew up a beautiful leather tote. She shares the tutorial and a free pattern over at Fleece Fun. It’s made from a faux leather and heavy weight cotton and has rivets and … Read More...
Sometimes when searching the Internet for things you will come across patterns that are really old in Internet time. Like this collection of holiday-themed patterns from Jan Eaton that date back to 2002 and 2003. The dark ages.
There’s a … Read More...
If you have children in your home, you probably understand exactly why a toy purge is needed before the Christmas season. While it is fun for children to get new toys from Santa, it may not always be a necessity. … Read More...
