Winter is just about upon here in the USA, Christmas is coming up fast and so is snow for a lot of places. For that reason I wanted to share these cool paper snowflakes, inspired by Star Wars.
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DIY Surprise Balls – A Fun Gift Giving Alternative
These Surprise balls are literally what they are called – a Ball with a surprise inside. These make for a fun alternative to small stocking filler gifts or gifts for School friends and classmates. Add a hanging cord and hang … Read More...
Tutorial: Dolly and Me Ruffled Scarf
Kyla from Funky Polkadot Giraffe shares a tutorial at Skip To My Lou showing how to make ruffled scarf for a child and her doll. All you need to make it are some jersey knit and some elastic thread. They’re … Read More...
Project: Thanksgiving Card with Stamps and Die Cuts
Add different colors of Distress Ink pads to a large stamp for a lovely background for a fall card, add a stamped sentiment and some inked die cut shapes and you’ve got a wonderful card for Thanksgiving. The U Cut … Read More...
Tutorial: Linen and crochet cocktail napkins
Lynn from Nourish and Nestle shows how you can make a set of linen cocktail napkins, finished beautifully with crochet around the edges. Her tutorial shows how to miter the corners when you turn under the raw edges. 1/2 yard … Read More...
9 ways to Create a More Productive Home Office
As indie business owners, or “stay at home artists”, sometimes it can be hard to be productive at home, At least for me. The folks over at MADE put together this helpful info graphic on 9 ways you can … Read More...
Thanksgiving Bow Headband Tutorial
Do you have a few extra minutes this weekend? Why not make up this cute headband for your little girl to wear on Thanksgiving Day? It’s quite simple to make and you probably have most of the supplies you need … Read More...
How to Make a Wrist Corsage
When it comes to planning a wedding, there are so many ways to add a personal touch — and save a little money — by doing some of it yourself. One of the most rewarding (and beautiful) DIY projects you … Read More...
Pomegranate Granita
Besides peppermint and gingerbread, I’m thankful for pomegranates this time of year. A fruit rich in antioxidants and other nutrients, that surprisingly many people haven’t tried. Give it a try. I’m not big on cold items when it is cold … Read More...
Freebie: Printable labels for your fabric stash
Sometimes fabric sits in your stash long enough – waiting for just the right project – that you forget how much you have or why you bought it in the first place. There’s an easy fix for that. Sherri from … Read More...
Turkey Crescent Braid
I still haven’t finish planning my Thanksgiving menu and yet I’m excited about making sandwiches and now this with the leftovers. It’s kind of like making lasagna, it tastes better the next day. This can be made the day after … Read More...
Dip Filled Crescent Bundles
These might be your new party favorites. You can have them as appetizers at the holiday party, or for all the football games over the holiday season. I love how this is portable, which for standing room only parties is … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Slouchy beanie hat in all sizes
Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shares a tutorial at Riley Blake Designs showing how you can make one. It’s made from stretch knit fabric and is fully lined so you can roll the bottom up without any … Read More...
Sugar Cookie Mini Cakes
Now here is a decorating idea that I feel I could actually be successful at! I’ll probably only have three layers, to avoid disasters. These would be so cute on the dessert table for the holidays. Not only are these … Read More...
31 Hacks for Hosting Thanksgiving
If you’re in charge of hosting Thanksgiving and feeling a bit nervous about the whole ordeal, this list of 31 key party hacks will calm your nerves as the big day approaches. There’s instructions for making a DIY roasting rack, … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple flag banner
Kirstin from kojodesignsshares a tutorial at Skip To My Lou showing how to make a simple but festive flag banner. The banner is easy to make, with leather (or felt) letters spelling out a special message. Bring it out … Read More...
Thanksgiving Decorated Sugar Cookies
As a procrastinator, I’m just now trying to figure out my Thanksgiving menu. I wish I was better, because I would make these beautiful cookies for dessert. What cute place cards for everyone or placed in goody bags for your … Read More...
6 Christmas Quilts Using the Twister Template
The Twister template is a popular quilting tool that allows quilters to create intricate and dynamic designs using traditional square quilt blocks. The template features a series of curved lines that are used to mark and cut squares, creating a … Read More...
Gift Idea: LEGO Slippers
If you or anyone in your home is a fan of LEGO bricks, then you know exactly what I’m talking about when I mention that unpleasant feeling of stepping on those plastic pieces. Honestly, unpleasant is a bit of an … Read More...
Getting the Holiday Knitting Started
There’s always a new crop of holiday knitting patterns every year, and there are a lot out there to choose from if you’re looking for Christmas knitting decorations and gift ideas.
Berroco’s annual Minutia — tiny sweater patterns for the … Read More...