Stephanie from Swoodson Says shares a free pattern for making this beautiful ice skate Christmas ornament. It’s actually a pair of skates, attached to each other by their embroidery floss laces just like a life-size pair of skates might be … Read More...
16 Holiday Bark Recipes
Every year I make my daughter a peanut butter and chocolate bark for Christmas. It is the easiest request and I can make it last minute. Bark is a great fun and easy treat for the whole family to make … Read More...
The Best Craft Fair Advice
2015 is just about over- Have you signed up for any Craft Fairs for the Spring yet? It may be helpful to take a look back at how well your events did this year, to learn from them and repeat … Read More...
How to make adorable felt ornaments
These little deer and fox ornaments are so cute. And while they do include a bit of stitching they could be made without it. If you want to make some yourself pop on over to the blog Cutesy Crafts and … Read More...
Perk Up Your Holiday Table with These Easy Christmas Luminaries
It’s the little details that pull together an event. If you’re still searching for the perfect centerpiece for your Christmas dinner, you’ll love these easy 5 minute luminaries. Made with mason jars, cedar clippings, and cranberries, they’re an inexpensive way … Read More...
Gift Wrapping Ideas from the Dollar Store
The local Dollar Store tends to get a bad reputation sometimes. Just because items cost $1, doesn’t necessarily mean they are cheap in quality. Honestly, there are times I don’t want to spend my whole paycheck buying something that will … Read More...
Raw Crafts: 40 Projects from Hemp, Jute, Burlap, and Cork
If you’re a fan of eco-friendly crafts and sustainable living, Raw Crafts by Denise Corcoran is an inspiring guide that taps into the growing trend of using natural materials in crafting. From hemp and jute to cork and burlap, this … Read More...
DIY Upcycled Toy Car Christmas Ornaments
How fun are these Toy Car Christmas Ornaments? They feel very mid century modern to me, and I think they’re super cute! Jess, from the blog Let’s Do Something Crafty, created these and shared the tutorial for anyone else who … Read More...
Christmas Winter Wonderland White Chocolate Popcorn with Snowflakes
Right now this is the only winter wonderland that we will see so far. I’m not complaining after last year. Have fun in the kitchen creating this popcorn with the kids and then sit down and watch your favorite Christmas … Read More...
Free Crochet Pattern – Pink Clutch
You have to love this pink studded clutch by The Dream Crochet blog. The simple patterns makes it achievable for newbies. The studs add dimension and a little glam. Check out the Free Clutch Crochet pattern here.
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Project: Vellum Gift Bag and Tag
Still wrapping holiday gifts? Need a gift bag idea? Then pop on over to Nicole Magourik’s blog and find out how to die cut and assemble an adorable goodie bag from a single piece of vellum paper, add a stamped … Read More...
Knitting Basics: Learning to Read Your Knitting
This is an old post I came across several months ago, but I wanted to share it because I’m hoping some of you have the New Year’s resolution to improve your knitting skills, and one great way to do that … Read More...
Tutorial: Little girl sock doll with long braids
You can make this adorable soft doll from a couple of socks. Tina from Miss Daisy Patterns shows you how in her tutorial. I’m loving her long braids! You’ll need two adult socks – a plain one for the doll’s … Read More...
The Wedding Shower Trend for Modern Couples
Certain “trends” are slowly beginning to become less and less popular for couples, especially those modern couples. Some are starting the idea of having a couple’s wedding shower, rather than simply for the bride alone. It has it’s pros and … Read More...
Festive Gingerbread Man Jewelry Set
If you are trying to find a fun and festive DIY project to make your own Christmas jewelry, this may be it! A cute little clay gingerbread man pendant would make a great addition to your holiday outfit and put … Read More...
20 Fantastic DIY Photo Gifts
Find 20 tutorials for beautiful DIY photo projects that make perfect gifts for mother’s day, grandparents, father’s day, weddings, Christmas and more.
… Read More...Whether you want a gift for a techie, foodie or home decor enthusiast, you’re sure to find an
Reindeer Bark Is the Perfect Last-Minute Treat
I love making candy bark for the holidays because it’s quick and easy. This recipe for peppermint chocolate bark adds pretzels, candy eyes, and M&Ms to make little reindeer faces on each piece. How adorable is that? Visit It’s Always … Read More...
Project: Coffee Lover Gift Card Holder
Jin from Under a Cherry Tree has a fun card for all the coffee lovers on your holiday gift list. She used her Silhouette electronic cutter to die cut the card shape and stickers for this neat pull out gift … Read More...
Loaded Mashed Potato Balls
We don’t have a big meal for Christmas. Our tradition is homemade pizza on Christmas Eve, so we have time to go see the lights and then a lasagna for Christmas day. We do however, have potatoes with our meals … Read More...