Are you making some or all of your Christmas gifts this year? If so, you’ll want to check out the Handmade Holidays blog hop for inspiration!
This is the 5th Annual Handmade Holidays Blog Hop. Every year for the last … Read More...
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by Katie Smith
Are you making some or all of your Christmas gifts this year? If so, you’ll want to check out the Handmade Holidays blog hop for inspiration!
This is the 5th Annual Handmade Holidays Blog Hop. Every year for the last … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Andrea from Andrea’s Notebook shares a tutorial at Skip To My Lou for her 30 Minute Coin Purse. The little frame purse makes the cutest little coin pouch! You can use any size or shape glue-in metal frame.
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Countdown to the big day with this fun Christmas Countdown Plaque. Using a piece of dry erase vinyl for the days and die cuts, glitter and pattern papers Echo Park Paper has directions for making this home decor project for … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
This leather cord keeper is a quick no-sew project. Mollie from Wild Olive shows how you can make one. You can wrap your cord around the leather hexagon and then snap the ends together to keep the cord from getting … Read More...
We all love a good jewelry making tutorial. Trust me when I say this one will not disappoint!
Take a few minutes this weekend to check out this video tutorial from Happy Hour Projects. You’ll be glad you did, and … Read More...
Planning a wedding can be both fun and stressful. One of the first major decisions in wedding planning is choosing a color scheme. If you are having a hard time deciding on what colors look good together, or would just … Read More...
by Sarah White
Though I haven’t actually started any holiday knitting yet, I am thinking about it, and I think this textured knit hat from Mama in a Stitch is going to end up on a lot of people’s holiday gifting knitting lists.… Read More...
As beautiful as the autumn and winter season can be, it also brings about the cold and flu season. I got my flu shot and have increased my vitamin C, but I may add this tea to my mornings. Any … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Anne from WobiSobi shows how to make lace cuff jeans, with 2 variations. One has lace peeking out the bottom of the hem and is a good fix for jeans that are too short. The other has the lace more … Read More...
The best thing about mini items is everyone gets their own individual dessert and no one will complain about getting a smaller piece than someone else. Let Mary from Home is Where the Boat Is show you how to create … Read More...
by Katie Smith
Wooden crates are so trendy right now, and I must say, I love them. I would have shelves of nothing but crates filled with crafting supplies if I could!
They also make great gifts, and here’s a tutorial I shared … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
You can find a free pattern for this Peaceful Dove Pincushion over at the C&T Publishing blog. He’s stitched from felt, with a little crown perched on top of his head. The project is an excerpt from the book We … Read More...
Treat your guests to this cinnamon pumpkin honey butter instead of the boring plain butter. Don’t put too much out, you’ll want to make sure they still have room for the meal. Kayley from the Kitchen McCabe will show you … Read More...
by Katie Smith
The Craftys, the awards that celebrate the best in DIY and craft across the United States, launched on Sept. 1 and just recently closed entries for nominations last week.
Now in a livestream broadcast today, November 6, 2015, from San … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Emily from Nap Time Creations shares a free pattern for making a little girl’s t-shirt. She gives option to make it with long or short sleeves. The semi-fitted tee looks cute with jeans or leggings or skirts. Her free pattern … Read More...
Presentation can set the theme of your party. This cheese tray that looks like a turkey will make your guests smile and look forward to the next course. Melissa at Also, That’s It will show you how easy it to … Read More...
by Dana Hinders
Please tell me I’m not the only one who either buys so little food her guests end up starving or so much that she has leftovers for the next month! If you need a little help figuring out how much … Read More...
Macramé has been used for a few decades now as a fun crafting skill and beautiful home décor pieces. At first thought, you may think of the plant hangers that EVERYONE had in the corner of their living rooms, but … Read More...
Crochet bags are a must-have accessory for any fashion-forward individual. Not only are they practical, but they can also add a touch of elegance and sophistication to any outfit. With so many different styles and designs to choose from, it’s … Read More...
Are you tired of making DIY soap for Christmas? Then how about this potent jar of Cocktail bitters. Let the Scientist in you out whilst you concoct these potent jars that flavour cocktails, Yes the Drinking kind. DIY Cocktail … Read More...