Somewhere along the line we started doing Advent calendars in my family – mostly the little chocolate ones from the department store – and it’s a tradition I’ve kept up in various forms with my own daughter. I admit mine … Read More...
Project: Spirograph Cards
Oh my gosh, does anyone else remember Spirograph?! I loved it when I was a kid! The Instructables blog has some great ideas for making some greeting cards with a retro feel using a vintage Spirograph set. I love the … Read More...
Tutorial: Color block tote with wide handles
Petro from Creative Homemaking shares a tutorial for making a lovely color blocked tote bag. The color blocking allows for some creative mixing of color, pattern, and texture. The handles are nice and wide to help keep them from cutting … Read More...
Snow Globe Cookies
These cute snow globe cookies will be a hit at your winter party. If you can’t find snow globe cookie cutters, you could use a triangle cookie cutter and two circle cookie cutters. Maybe even the bottom of the Christmas … Read More...
Healthy Holiday Snacks
Because you have to be good, so you don’t feel bad when you’re naughty. For you and your family’s tummy sake, it is good to balance the baked goods, candy and overindulgence with some healthier items. If you make it … Read More...
Rustic Christmas Decorating Ideas
Do you love the look of a rustic Christmas
? So does Diana Miller from The Girl Creative. She created a round up filled with ideas, and let me tell you- they are so inspiring! I’ve already decorated my house, … Read More...
Tutorial: Recycled denim wine bottle gift bag
Pam from Threading My Way shows how you can make a wine bottle gift bag out of a pair of jeans. Actually, just one leg of a pair of jeans – so one pair of pants will make two wine … Read More...
Snowball Fight – Winter Christmas Cupcakes
Nothing like a good snowball fight in the winter time. Here is a snowball fight you can enjoy in the house. These cute little cupcakes by Beth at Hungry Happenings will have you asking to be hit with a snowball. … Read More...
How to make tea light snowmen
Do you keep a stash of the little battery powered tea lights
for crafting and switch them out with your holiday decor? I do. I used them for eyes at Halloween in a skull decoration. These little snowmen are so … Read More...
Cheesy Mice
Unless the mice are pets, you wouldn’t want them in your house. These cute cheesy mice might be the other exception to mice in the house. These cute little mice will be a delight to your guests, when they go … Read More...
8 more Stamped Christmas Gift Tags
The Christmas season is a time of giving, and what better way to show someone that you care than by creating a handmade gift or card. Handmade items are unique and special, and they demonstrate that you have put a … Read More...
12 Advent Calendars You Are Sure to Love
This is the last day of November. You have one day left to wrap up any of those last minute projects and prepare yourself for the business of the holiday season. An advent calendar is a great way to count … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy faux fur vest
Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how you can make a faux fur vest. Don’t let the faux fur fool you – it’s actually an easy sewing project. You can make your own pattern by tracing around a … Read More...
Amazing Stocking Fillers For Teenage Boys And Man Boys Too
Okay I know I said teenage boys, but I am sure there are quite a few grown men who would love these too. I am pretty sure most of them work with my husband in IT too (You guys know … Read More...
Stunningly Beautiful Dried Flower Baubles
These Dried flower Christmas tree baubles are beautiful. I just love their natural feel. These would be perfect for my Bohemian trend crush I have right now. You could use lavender and pine needles for an aromatherapy aromatic scent. These … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Darth Vader Star Wars Apron
Sometimes it’s fun to embrace your dark side. You can do it – and cook up a mean burger at the same time – with this Darth Vader inspired apron. Deby from So Sew Easy has the pattern for free … Read More...
Giveaway: Laurel Hill Needles
Not too long ago I posted a roundup of some new-to-me products that make great gifts, and one of the ones I included was Laurel Hill knitting needles. These pretty needles are slick, shiny, just a little bit sharp, … Read More...
Freebie and Project : Disney’s Arlo The Good Dinosaur Stamp
The Disney blog is sharing a free pattern to print and trace and cut out of fun foam to make your own cute Arlo stamp. He’s the Dino star of the newest Disney movie, The Good Dinosaur. Stamp him onto … Read More...
Tutorial: Pocket mending book
This little mending book makes a great gift for sewists and nonsewists alike. Whether someone sews a lot and likes to take projects on-the-go, or doesn’t sew much at all but needs to mend something every now and then, this … Read More...
Make Your Own Earring Set From Ribbon
Making your own earrings is easier than ever with this tutorial from The Crafts World. You only need a few craft supplies and after a few minutes, you can have a beautiful set of earrings for yourself, your little one, … Read More...