This wonderful Charles Dickens inspired tags are perfect if you’ve got a vintage style going for the holidays. Die cut pattern Christmas papers in tags and shapes and layer them up, add some scrapbooking stickers and velvet ribbon and you’ve … Read More...
Pretty gift topper
This is such a great idea, it’s one of those, why didn’t I think of that. Well, the designer over at the blog ‘a casarella did and you can get these little clothes pins spray painted silver or gold topped … Read More...
Tute: Log Cabin Pot Holder
With only Christmas fabric scraps and a couple of hours, you can whip up some festive pot holders like these cuties. The Log Cabin front is a classic choice, and the red binding gives it a pop. Don’t celebrate Christmas? … Read More...
Tutorial: Pleated pocket Advent calendar banner
Advent may be well under way, but you can still create an Advent calendar. Make it this year during Advent and next year it’ll be all ready to go! Amy from Ameroonie Designs shares a tutorial for making a pleated … Read More...
A Quilt Square “Book” Option
There are so many options for having your sign in book, and gone are the days to actually use a hard bound book for such. If you are trying to find a unique and original way to have a wedding … Read More...
Yellow Clay Statement Necklace
This fun and chunky clay necklace is a grown up version of those cute bubblegum necklaces the little girls were sporting this last Summer. Why not make your own statement necklace with this great tutorial from the blog Happiness is … Read More...
Here’s How To Wrap Oddly Shaped Gifts
… Read More...Scratching your head over how to wrap that oddly shaped item? You might not have any boxes on hand, and buying gift bags can easily get expensive. Check out this diy gift wrapping video from The Meredith Vieira Show and
The Tile Saw is Your Friend – Clearwater Glass Studio
If you create kiln formed glass you will eventually get ahold of a tile saw
. There are all different types and price ranges. If you want precise cuts with very little chipping you’ll have to go to the top … Read More...
Use Wooly Nylon for stretch seams on a regular sewing machine
There are several methods for sewing stretch seams on a regular sewing machine. Liz from Sew4bub recently heard about using stretch thread or Wooly Nylon to help sew a seam that will stretch. She put it to the test, experimenting … Read More...
Tutorial: Dog treat Christmas stocking toy
Here’s a Christmas present you can make for your pooch. It’s a Christmas stocking dog toy, with pockets where you can hide a few treats. Stephanie from Swoodson Says shares a free pattern and tutorial on her blog. There are … Read More...
How to Safely Ship Your Artwork
Here is a really helpful post by Carmen Whitehead all about shipping your handmade art. She shares how she packages her canvases safely as well as tips for printing labels, etc.
… Read More...Carmen says: You did it! You sold one of
Free pattern: Christmas ornament placemats
I am loving these Christmas ornament placemats! You can use them as individual placemats, or group them together to make a table runner or table mat. Sherri from Thread Riding Hood shares a free pattern and tutorial for making them.… Read More...
Giveaway- DIY Rustic Modern Metal Crafts: 35 Creative Upcycling Ideas for Galvanized Metal
Giveaway- DIY Rustic Modern Metal Crafts: 35 Creative Upcycling Ideas for Galvanized Metal
Leave a comment in today’s post by December 18, 2015 and you are in the running for this cool book on crafting with new and recycled metal … Read More...
How to make recycled K cup gnomes
These guys make me smile. Ironic as they have no face but boy are they cute. Their base is made from K cups which are readily available. Pop on over to Home Work to read the easy directions on how … Read More...
Make a Clay Pot Soldier to Guard Your Door This Holiday Season
There is far more to a clay pot than holding flowers for a few months out of the year. Over the last couple of years, we have noticed crafter taking on the challenge of utilizing them in the décor … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY lotion bars in drawstring fabric bags
Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shares a recipe for making your own lotion bars, and also a tutorial for making little fabric bags to keep them in. The bags are lined with fusible vinyl so the oil … Read More...
Fun Gift for a Knitter: The K1, P1 Toque
I came across this adorable hat pattern from Yarnspirations a while ago and I think it’s the perfect thing to knit for someone who loves knitting.
The K1, P1 Toque is a pretty simple beanie with a few stripes thrown … Read More...
DIY Christmas Hair Styles For Short Hair
You didn’t think I would forget our Short hair ladies did you? Here are 3 short but beautiful DIY holiday styles you can do this Christmas.
10 Simple Science Activity Sheets
My kids love Science, in fact for Christmas last year I converted a garden potting table into a outdoor science table. They have had so much fun with it all year round and it has grown with them. I love … Read More...
Technique: Holiday Cards with a Faux Wood Background
Add a rustic feel to your holiday cards this year with this colorful faux wood grain background technique. Stamp garlands, trees or Nortic border designs over top for a trendy Christmas card. The Paper Artsy blog has directions for this … Read More...