I love these miniature canvas ornaments that Carmen posted on her blog! I think they’re the perfect embellishment for an artists tree!
Carmen says: “Christmas time and decorating is in full swing at my house and it can get a … Read More...
Crochet Shorts for Men
Wow, just wow! Etsy brings out the best and umm.. the worse in crafters :). These crochet shorts for men maybe one of those things.
Tutorial: DIY Gift for your Tea-aholic Friend
We have a couple of serious tea devotees in this house so this cute little tea bag holder speaks to me. You could obviously whip up any sort of character that works for YOUR tea lover. The important aspect is … Read More...
Last Minute Edible Chocolate Gifts
I don’t know about you, but I always seem to forget someone or get a gift unexpectedly and feel guilty. These two gifts can solve your problem. Seems everyone enjoys chocolate dipped pretzels and you can’t go wrong with s’mores. … Read More...
Project: Vintage Inspired Christmas Card
By stamping on and adding ink to some vintage sheet music Brenda from Bumble Bees and Butterflies made a lovely vintage inspired background for a holiday card, she fished it by adding some die cut ornaments and presents and a … Read More...
Red Bird Felt Ornament for Christmas Tutorial
Here is another darling “Ornament for Christmas” from BH&G; with a downloadable pattern and complete instructions. What about one sitting on a white branch from your yard spray painted or as a stunning gift topper. You can make the pattern … Read More...
Fir Tree from Colored Paper Strips
I ran across this fir tree project and couldn’t wait to share it. Honestly, doesn’t the finished trees look like something you could buy at an expensive boutique? I did!
You won’t believe how easy they are to make. The … Read More...
Christmas Smoothie Recipe for Kids
Here is a healthy and light breakfast for the kids Christmas morning. When you have a hard time to get the kids to leave their new toys to eat breakfast, this would be helpful. They can still play and drink … Read More...
Tutorial: Hexie Lion Pillow
Golden hexagons make up this friendly lion’s mane as the front of this hexie-shaped pillow. Maker Abby, of While She Naps, nailed this design explaining on her blog how this is the first hexagon pattern she’s created using EPP (English … Read More...
What Are You Knitting for New Year’s Eve?
New Year’s Eve doesn’t get the crafty build up that Christmas does, probably because frankly we’re all kind of tired after the big event and no one can quite handle another holiday exactly a week later.
But if you’re going … Read More...
Gift Ideas For EVERYONE On Your List
Let’s face it, there some people that are simply hard to shop for. No matter how many times you walk the isle to find the perfect gift, nothing seems to be that one special thing. If you are still searching … Read More...
Hanukkah Bento Lunches
I love looking at Bento lunch boxes. So cute and creative, but mostly healthy. I am amazed at the creativity and how well the Bento box can be used in so many different ways. Such as making the holidays fun … Read More...
25 Sparkly Party Ideas for New Year’s Eve
If you think every party is better with a touch of glitter, you’ll love this roundup of sparkly New Year’s Eve party ideas from The 36th Avenue. There are glittered candles, vases, silverware, and more to create a festive party … Read More...
DIY Felt Embroided Necklaces
This tutorial started out as a Breast Cancer Pink October awareness campaign, however I love the contrasting colors and vivid pink felt. These would be perfect project for teens or tweens who know basic stitches. Create a tutorial and create … Read More...
Free Cross Stitch – Singing tree
This little fellow is sure to make you smile. Especially when we tell you that the tutorial is free. Do you still have time to stitch this up? Quick don’t just sit there get to it.
Free Pattern can be … Read More...
Style Me Quick – NYE Clutch Knockoff
If your New Years Eve party is going to be rocking but you are totally out of cash after that little thing called Christmas , Then this is the DIY for you. This little clutch is a Alexander Mcqueen Knockoff … Read More...
Free Crochet Pattern – Shopping Bag
I am not sure what looks better, the veggies, the fruit, the bread or the bag. This bag is perfect for gift giving as well as personal use. It scrunches up small so can fit into a hand bag or … Read More...
Tutorial: Wallpaper sample Christmas stockings
Cintia from My Poppet shows how you can make these fun Christmas stockings from upcycled wallpaper samples. The heavier paper will stand up to the stitching on your machine. You can use them as fun gift packaging, even sewing them … Read More...
Project: Altered Calendar House
I love altered projects, turning something that is outdated or unused and turning it into something fabulous like this calendar house from Astrid’s Artistic Efforts. She totally transformed this wooden calendar with paints, crackle medium, stencils, embellishments and more. Visit … Read More...
Etsy Shop Feature- DogAndButton
Today I wanted to feature the etsy shop DogAndButton by Heather Chalkley. Heather lives in the UK and makes gorgeous embroidered buttons, brooches and angels. I specifically wanted to feature her handmade folk angels because they are so beautiful and … Read More...