Anna from Tea and a Sewing Machine shows how you can sew a Scandinavian style felt bird Christmas ornament. The birds are a simple swoosh shape with heart appliques and buttons for details. They’re made entirely with hand sewing – … Read More...
DIY Penguin Donuts
How cute are these penguins! What a great surprise during the holidays to see these on the breakfast plates. You could buy plain donuts or make your own and then follow Val’s instruction at Val Event Gal.
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Tutorial: Santa sack Christmas gift bag, plus a free printable
Becky from Patchwork Posse shows how you can make this muslin Santa sack to hold your Christmas gifts. She includes a free printable to make it look like it came special delivery from the north pole. Use it to wrap … Read More...
Make Yummy Christmas Grinch Popcorn For Your Movie Nights
I love the classic “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” ! Even though we have it on video, we still watch it when it comes on TV. Maybe it’s the nostalgia of Christmas pasts. This year, we will see … Read More...
Harry Potter Butterbeer Mug Cake
For you butterbeer lovers, now you can have it in cake form and in 5 minutes. Gotta love the mug cake that cooks in the microwave. This also includes a butterbeer frosting, so you could pop them into a bigger … Read More...
Want to Know How to Make a Living as an Artist or Indie Crafter?
I’m sure we all wish we could just quit our boring day jobs and get paid to craft all day, am I right? Well, maybe you can? Mallory from MissMalaprop is sharing her tips on how to make a living … Read More...
102 Christmas Countdown calendars
Time to countdown to Christmas! I have made two countdown calendars, one with tea cups and the other with nesting boxes.
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Tutorial: Pocket Advent calendar
Marni from Haberdashery Fun shares a tutorial at The Stitch showing how you can make a simple pocket Advent calendar. The little fabric pockets are attached to the backing by Velcro so they are removable.
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8 Tin Can Craft Ideas
Tin cans are pretty easy to come by. If you don’t have a supply saved in your craft stash, you’ll want to start setting them aside after you see this post. Here are 8 craft ideas you can make from … Read More...
Because there is more to it than just hanging up a tangled ball of lights.
Baubles of all kinds are having their time in the spotlight lately. You can find them made from flowers, recycled items, and now, made from Christmas lights. However, before you simply hang a jumbled ball of lights and call it … Read More...
2015 Printable Activity Sheet
So 2015 is nearly over and this free printable math style activity sheet is perfect for fast finishing kids. The idea is to count how many there are as well as coloring them in without putting two colors next to … Read More...
Last Minute Crochet Teacher’s Gift – Apple Cozy
If you are still looking for a last minute Teacher’s Christmas gift then this one is for you. (Assuming you can crochet). This adorable little cozy or pouch holds your apple and stops it from getting bruised in your bag. … Read More...
Make Your Own DIY Weight-Loss Tea
There is a lot of different slimming and weight-loss tea’s and drinks on the market. 90% of them contain things we have never heard of yet we willingly drink them hoping to shed a few extra pounds or to finally … Read More...
Giant Knitting is Big
There are lots of different ways to knit, using needles, a loom, your fingers or your hands. And there are lots of scales on which you can knit, from teeny tiny projects that might fit a mouse to human-scaled objects … Read More...
Tutorial: Plaid deer dish towels
Bev from Flamingo Toes shows how you can make the cutest plaid and polka dot deer dish towels for your kitchen. You can make any plain dish towel a polka dotted dish towel with fabric paint. From there, add plaid … Read More...
DIY Paper Clay – You Won’t Believe What It’s Made From!
Looking for a fun project to get into? Look no further than making your own paper clay! Not only is it a great material to work with for Christmas crafts, but you won’t believe what this clay is made from… … Read More...
Project: Reindeer Holiday Gift Tags
Vary your gifts tags this holiday season by die cutting or punching a bunch of different tag shapes and adding embellishments like sequins and ribbon and strips of pattern paper. Stamp out all your focal images at once (like these … Read More...
How To Use Candles In Your Wedding Decor
If you are looking for an inexpensive way to add some lighting to your wedding, consider adding candles to your décor. Not only are the cost-friendly, but the add a certain romantic touch to your day that you will love. … Read More...
Tutorial: Zippered pencil pouch with a spot to clip your pen
This zippered pouch keeps a pen or pencil on the outside, right where you can find it when you need it. The zippered portion of the bag gives plenty room to hold more pens or pencils, or perhaps … Read More...
Documenting December – Checklist of Memories
Use this list to spark ideas for memories to document in December. There’s going to be a lot going on this month, so take a look at this list, and make notes on the things that apply to your family. … Read More...