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...
Tutorial: Drop cloth Christmas stockings
These leather and canvas Christmas stockings would fit in nicely with a modern rustic decor. Kirstin from Kojodesigns shows how you can make them. All you’ll need is a canvas drop cloth
and scraps of leather. You can whip them … Read More...
Project: Shaker Card Christmas Tags with the Fuse Tool.
The Fuse tool is a fun way to make pockets, windows and shaker cards by sealing together sheets of plastic. The W plus 9 blog has a video tutorial showing you how to stamp, emboss and water color a background … Read More...
Free pattern: Polar bear holiday pillow
Kim from Bugaboo City shares a tutorial for making this sweet polar bear holiday pillow. As awww cute as he is, he’s actually quite easy to make. She includes a free pattern, too. If you wanted to make a set … Read More...
Beaded Wrap Bracelet Tutorial
Bracelets are a fun way to add a pop of color to any outfit, and an even better little craft project. Not only are they quick to make, but the versatility in almost any pattern is nearly endless. This fun … Read More...
Christmas Freebies | 6 Printable Letters to Santa
Are your kids excited about writing their letters to Santa? My son has a short list, and this is the week we’ll write the official letter. So I went searching for some printables to help! Shown above is a fantastic … Read More...
Make Dreidel Place Cards for Your Hanukkah Table
Place cards may seem like an insignificant detail, but it’s the little touches that make your holiday meal seem extra special. These free printable dreidel place cards from Cheryl Style add a bit of color to your Hanukkah table and … Read More...
Tutorial: Vintage soap bath mitt
Ashlee from My So Called Vintage Life shares a tutorial for a vintage-inspired soap bath mitt. The mitt is made from a towel or piece of terry cloth, and has a pocket on the back for holding a bar of … Read More...
Melting Snowman Christmas Smoothie
The snowman is the king of winter fun. As I get older, I prefer to be inside more than being outside during the winter. This is my kind of snowman nowadays. Easy to make and I can enjoy it inside … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew crazy cat lady ugly Christmas sweater
Now that ugly Christmas sweater parties are a thing, it can be hard to find an actual Ugly Christmas Sweaters. No worries, you can DIY a plain sweater into ugly Christmas sweater awesomeness. Alexa from The Swell Designer shares a … Read More...
The Crafting Guinea Pig!
Hey fellow crafters! Today I want to introduce you to my newest crafting buddy- Punky! Punky is my new pet, a fluffy little guinea pig who loves to craft with me. He doesn’t actually craft all that much, but he … Read More...
British Women Knit for Animals
A couple of really sweet knitting stories have come out of the UK in recent days.
First there was Nicola Congden and her mum Ann, from Cornwall, who estimate they’ve knit 150 sweaters for chickens oven the past six months. … Read More...
Gingerbread Man Marshmallows
Do you love the cute gingerbread man, but not big on the flavor? Here is a cute marshmallow that looks like the gingerbread man, but definitely doesn’t taste like one. Meaghan at The Decorated Cookie helps you step by step … Read More...
Tutorial: 5-minute little kid leggings made from adult socks
Elizabeth from Sew4bub shows how you can create toddler and little kid leggings from adult knee socks – in just 5 minutes! They’re similar to baby leggings made from socks, but these bigger kid leggings have a waistband to … Read More...
Christmas Treats
Do you need a really fun, quick, and easy treat to make with your kids?! These are perfect for that need. It works great for those that want to be crafty in the kitchen, but just don’t feel comfortable enough … Read More...
7 Ear Warmer Crochet Patterns
Welcome to our crochet roundup of beautiful and practical ear warmer patterns! As the temperatures begin to drop, it’s important to keep our ears protected from the cold, and what better way to do that than with a handmade crochet … Read More...
Homemade Christmas Ornaments You Will Be Proud To Show Off
If you are still in search of the perfect ornaments for your Christmas tree, you may want to consider making your own. Homemade ornaments are the perfect way to get exactly what you want and quite possibly save a little … Read More...
DIY Snow and Glitter Mini Christmas House
Learn how to decorate putz houses (which if you did not know, I didn’t, is another word for the miniature Christmas villages) using this tutorial by Ann Martin at All Things Paper.
She used a kit by Carol Fisher … Read More...
Tutorial: Dollar store gloves made special
A little bit of hand sewing and embellishment can make dollar store mittens and gloves into unique gift items. Jill from Snugglebug University shares a tutorial at Make It and Love It showing how to make them. She shows how … Read More...