You would be totally correct if you thought this was a ……. Purse.
I know lots of our readers don’t like it when I use the “V” word so I am just going to shave around (pun intended) using it’s … Read More...
How to Package Christmas Gifts for Mailing
Are you mailing out any last minute Etsy shops.orders for the holidays, or are you shipping gifts to friends and families? If so, you might find the above infographic helpful.
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Project: Die Cut Felt Snowflake Ornament
Die cuts aren’t just for paper, many will also cut things like fabric and felt. This lovely snowflake ornament was made with layers of die cut felt stitched down the center. The designer, Amy Sheffer added some sequins, buttons and … Read More...
Free pattern: Kids knit pajamas
Denise from DIY Crush shares a free pattern for making a pair of knit pajamas for kids. The pajama set has a long sleeved t-shirt and matching pants. The pants are fitted, with cuffed ankles that won’t ride up. Her … Read More...
30 Homemade Christmas Card Ideas
Send a personal and creative seasonal greeting with these simple Christmas cards. They’re easy enough to make in bulk or pretty enough to design for just a few special people on your Christmas list.
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Project: Wine Bottle Gift Tag
Giving a bottle of wine for the holidays this year? Here’s a fun stamped gift tag you can make to hang on it. Find directions for making the tags as well as detailed coloring instructions over on the Trinity Rose … Read More...
Tutorial: Christmas kitchen gift set
This Christmas kitchen set includes a double-ended oven mitt and two coordinating towels. It makes a great hostess gift, or perhaps something to spruce up your own holiday decor. Peta from She Quilts A Lot shows how you can make … Read More...
Jack Frost Christmas Cocktail
For some of us, the holidays mean having a few drinks with friends and family. These Jack Frost cocktail may be blue, but it will feel like the tropics after the first sip. Which is where you want to be … Read More...
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Truffles
Thank goodness someone created egg free cookie dough. The only downfall, is we eat a lot of it! These truffles are perfect gifts for the holidays. Plus, you can freeze the dough ahead of time and then dip them in … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Gathered zipper wristlet clutch
This gathered zippered pouch makes a lovely little wristlet or clutch. It’s big enough to hold a phone, wallet, and keys but still small enough to be easy to carry in your hand or on your wrist. C & T … Read More...
Chocolate Chai Cut-out Cookies
Move over sugar cookies, something yummier has come along. Although we will still make our traditional sugar cookies, I am definitely going to make these too. I watched a baking show and they made chocolate sugar cookies for a night … Read More...
Download Free Christmas Photo Booth Props
Christmas is a wonderful time to take photos, since all your friends and family are conveniently gathered together in one place. Help everyone learn to get over their fear of the camera by providing some cute photo props. Catching Fireflies… Read More...
Free pattern: Elf stocking with optional skate blade
Rubyellen from Cakies shares a free pattern for this elf stocking. There’s an optional skate blade to turn it into an ice skate stocking which I absolutely love. She cut the blade from thin wood but you could also just … Read More...
Christmas Craft Ideas From Upcycled Items
This time of the year rolls around and with all of the hype of buying gifts for Christmas, our budgets seem to get a bit tighter than usual. Even if you don’t have a lot to spare to use on … Read More...
Keep Coloring! 7 Amazing Things That Happen To Your Brain When You Color.
If you have jumped on the adult coloring band wagon, then this is the best news ever. It is 7 facts of why coloring is good for you. So if people ask “why are you coloring?” or say something like … Read More...
Snowy Gingerbread Christmas Trees
Do you prefer homemade gifts or store bought? I prefer homemade because someone put their heart and time into it. Sometimes their blood and tears too. If you’ve ever worked with a glue gun or forgot to put on oven … Read More...
Free Printable Gift Box
This free printable gift box has been embellished with a punched out design. It’s very adorable and perfect for small Christmas gifts you may be giving this year. It’s also the perfect little party favor box for weddings too. Printable … Read More...
DIY Rose Petal Bath Salts
Rose Petals are filled with the most beautiful and natural Aroma. Why not make some hand made Bath salts for someone you love this Christmas? Bath salts are perfect for stocking fillers and gifts for random people you meet as … Read More...
Freebie: Santa Clip Art
You can download this super cute Santa Claus clip art for free over at My Grafico. Use him on holiday cards, tags and scrapbook pages!
-Heather
Tutorial: Fabric picture book for a young child
Heidi from Fabric Mutt shows how you can use novelty print fabrics to create a soft fabric book for a young child. The fabric pages can stand up to a young child’s wear and tear better than paper pages. She … Read More...