If you want to make a bunch of Christmas cards to send this year, you might be dreading the thought of putting together so many. Here are five ideas for cards that are pretty easy to put together. With a … Read More...
Polymer Clay Nativity Scene
One of the very first things I made out of polymer clay – other than beads – was a nativity scene for my then kindergarten aged child. The class had made parts of the scene out of ceramic clay, parts … Read More...
Free Quilting Block pattern: Bird block
This bright bird block pattern is one of nine quilt blocks that make up a charming mini quilt called “Birds on a Fence”. The pattern (for the entire quilt) appeared in McCall’s Quilting, September/October 2012 issue, which you can … Read More...
Project: Quick and Easy Christmas Light Paper Garland
All you need to make this bright and festive Christmas light strand garland is some strips of cardstock, a hole punch and some string! A scoring tool is also helpful but not necessary. The Stubbornly Crafty blog has directions for … Read More...
Puppy Chow (Muddy Buddy) Cookies
If you like muddy buddy mix, puppy chow or anything with chocolate and peanut butter, you might want to give these cookies a try. You can make them for the cookie swap or save the recipe for any time of … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Tea towel apron with removable ties
Delia from Delia Creates shows how you can make this super easy tea towel apron with removable ties. The ties attach with buttons to the corners of the towel to make it an apron. You can easily remove the ties … Read More...
Pantone’s Colors of the Year: Pink and Blue
The Pantone Color Institute makes a lot of press for itself around this time every year by announcing what it predicts will be the “color of the year” in the coming year. Based on its trend research and what’s going … Read More...
3-Ingredient Microwave Hot Cocoa
It is a hot cocoa kind of day! Actually this time of year, it is always a hot cocoa day. I’ll have to give this recipe a try. It is refined sugar free and made in the microwave. A good … Read More...
Tutorial: Oh Starry Night table runner
Anorina from Samelia’s Mum shares a tutorial for making her Oh Starry Night table runner. The star sprinkled table runner would be pretty out of any style of fabric – flannel stars would be cute rustic, metallic stars would be … Read More...
Rudolph Reindeer Cookies
One of my other favorite holiday movie is Rudolph. I can relate being a misfit and there is nothing wrong with it. These are easy cookies that you and the family could make together. They would make a great addition … Read More...
How to make a recycled material tassel
What an unexpected combination of materials! But it is beautiful, don’t you think? If so pop on over to the link Portia sent in to the Makery where the tutorial on how to make a copper pipe and wool tassel… Read More...
25+ Hilarious Christmas Party Games
What do you do at Christmas after you’ve enjoyed your meal and opened presents? If you need some fresh ideas for party games, this roundup is sure to make you smile. These games are fun for all ages and add … Read More...
5 Christmas Craft Booth Decorations to Love
I have visited a couple of holiday craft fairs recently and love seeing the different handmade products for sale, and also the way indie artists decorate their booths. The decorations can really pull customers in. The folks over on the … Read More...
Free pattern: Happy cloud softie
This happy cloud softie would brighten up any rainy day! It would also be super cute in a little kid’s bedding set. Tina from Miss Daisy Patterns & Tutorials shares a free pattern for making one. This is a fat … Read More...
7 Homemade Christmas Holiday Soap Recipes
Soap is one of those things that almost everyone uses, hopefully on a daily basis. Not only would these be fun to make up to have around your home during the upcoming holidays, but they would make some great and … Read More...
Giveaway- Handmade Christmas: Over 35 step-by-step projects and inspirational ideas for the festive season
Giveaway- Handmade Christmas: Over 35 step-by-step projects and inspirational ideas for the festive season
Leave a comment in today’s post by December 11th, 2015 and you are in the running for a copy of this book filled with a great … Read More...
Pinecone Craft Projects That Will Be The Perfect Addition To Your Holiday Decor
Pinecones are another of those things that can be found quite easily during the holiday season. They are stocked in bulk at your local craft store, but if you are like me, you may have a hard time actually paying … Read More...
DIY Dried Orange Festive Garland
For this sweet smelling project you’re going to need, Oranges, Bay leaves,Cinnamon sticks and twine. You will also need a little patience as you dry out the oranges and thread up the leaves. This garland would look amazing above a … Read More...
Lego Advent Calendars – I already Hate You!
It’s only day two of the Lego Advent Calendar
and I am already in ‘Hate’ with them.
Let me explain myself.
- First, there was the drama of actually getting them. I was lucky I bought mine back in October
Santa’s Hot Chocolate Mug Cozy
This would make the perfect little Hot Chocolate gift. Add a nice mug, some hot chocolate and some marshmallows and you have yourself the perfect little Christmas gift for loved ones and friends. Santa’s mug cozy.
Looking for more ways … Read More...