Here is another fabulous tutorial by Mark Montano. He shows you how to make beautiful ornaments for Christmas with printed card stock. Mark used a snowman graphic from GraphicStock, but I think it would be really neat to use your … Read More...
Project: Dragon Non Traditional Holiday Gift Tag
You don’t have to use traditional Christmas stamps for your cards and gift tags. You can put a Santa hat on almost anything and turn it into holiday image 🙂 I’m in love with this dragon gift tag by Audrey … Read More...
Tutorial: Knit fingerless gloves or arm warmers
Fingerless gloves or arm warmers? Whatever you call them, they help keep the cold winter air from your hands and wrists. Nhi from Detective Houndstooth shares a tutorial showing how to make them.
Click below to go to her tutorial:… Read More...
Jewelry You Can Make For You and Your Friends
Looking for a gift to give to that special friend? Why not give them a piece of jewelry? Yes, I know shopping for jewelry for someone else can sometimes be hard, but these ideas are sure to be a hit. … Read More...
17 Decorative Ways to Recycle Christmas Cards
… Read More...If Christmas cards are piling up and you’re running out of ways to display them, start crafting! These creative Christmas card projects are easy-to-make and will put holiday greetings to good use. Use them for decor, gift tags, labels and
Celluclay Angel Tree Topper
Celluclay
is basically a very fine papier maché or very coarse paper clay material that you make by adding water to a dry product. You can model it as you do clay and roll it out. Like other clays, you … Read More...
Microwave Rum, Raisin, and Walnut Fudge
Oh fudge! This is a great alternative to baked goods as holiday gifts for friends and family. Plus, it is microwaved so you aren’t a slave to the oven. Which is helpful in the warm weather areas and if you … Read More...
Tutorial: Christmas ornament gift bags
These gift bags make an ornament exchange or gifting tradition something truly special. Lynn from Nourish and Nestle shares a tutorial for making them. Their Christmas tradition is that each family member receives a special ornament
on Christmas morning. The … Read More...
Sugar Cone Santa Hats
Did you know you can bend sugar cones? Beth at Hungry Happenings did and she shows you how to create these cute treats. This would be a really fun treat to make with the kids. How cute would these be … Read More...
The Ultimate Christmas Party Playlist
No party is complete without festive music to set the mood. At Christmas, having the perfect party playlist becomes even more important — unless you want to be singing carols for your guests all night long! Visit Sugar & Soul… Read More...
Potato Latkes
Hanukkah begins at sundown tonight. A traditional item for a Hanukkah dinner table are the potato latkes. How about instead of mashed potatoes you serve some potato latkes with your dinner this week. Food is a great way to open … Read More...
Hacks For Helping Your Home Smell Better
There are very few things that are worse than an offensive odor. Whether that smell be coming from your kitchen your bathroom, or who knows where, you’ll do anything to can to get rid of it and prevent it from … Read More...
Tutorial: Mini felt banner Christmas ornaments
Amy from Ameroonie Designs shares a tutorial at The Ribbon Retreat showing how you can make these cute little felt banner Christmas ornaments. They look just like a banner you might hang on your wall or front door with a … Read More...
Turn Your Head Sideways – Um Is that What I think It Is?
You would be totally correct if you thought this was a ……. Purse.
I know lots of our readers don’t like it when I use the “V” word so I am just going to shave around (pun intended) using it’s … Read More...
Filing Cabinet Makeover
I don’t have a filing cabinet. I have always wanted one. I don’t know why I don’t really “file” anything but they always look great in a makeover. But this filing cabinet has ignited the fire within me again. I … Read More...
You Wont Believe Which Ingredient Plumps Your Lips Naturally.
Christmas parties are in full swing but are your lips? This DIY recipe is for a natural lip plumper that won’t break the bank. This tutorial uses an essential oil to make your lips engorge with blood and this look … Read More...
How to Package Christmas Gifts for Mailing
Are you mailing out any last minute Etsy shops.orders for the holidays, or are you shipping gifts to friends and families? If so, you might find the above infographic helpful.
The infographic is by Collect+. They say:
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Project: Die Cut Felt Snowflake Ornament
Die cuts aren’t just for paper, many will also cut things like fabric and felt. This lovely snowflake ornament was made with layers of die cut felt stitched down the center. The designer, Amy Sheffer added some sequins, buttons and … Read More...
Free pattern: Kids knit pajamas
Denise from DIY Crush shares a free pattern for making a pair of knit pajamas for kids. The pajama set has a long sleeved t-shirt and matching pants. The pants are fitted, with cuffed ankles that won’t ride up. Her … Read More...
30 Homemade Christmas Card Ideas
Send a personal and creative seasonal greeting with these simple Christmas cards. They’re easy enough to make in bulk or pretty enough to design for just a few special people on your Christmas list.
… Read More...Get ideas for cards for adults