How adorable are these little acorns? There is always something Christmasy about acorns and the use of these neon colors take them to a whole new “modern” level. These look adorable for tree decorations, hanging from gifts or as a … Read More...
Handmade Christmas Gifts – Lime and Coconut Body Scrub
Lime and Coconut is one of my favourite combinations and this tutorial comes with a free printable so it’s perfect for Christmas gift giving. I am sure we would all appreciate this on boxing day or Christmas night if you’re … Read More...
Free Pattern Crochet Scarf
Oh this one kinda goes with the Ugly Christmas Sweaters campaign but it’s too cute right? This would be adorable for little kids especially for the Christmas Photos with Nan and Pop. These scarfs would also make lovely handmade Christmas … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric sucker Christmas ornaments, no sewing required
Lauren from Transient Art shares a tutorial for making these sucker Christmas ornaments with pretty fabric wrappers. There’s no actual candy and no sewing involved. The materials are inexpensive and they’re quick to make, so you could create a whole … Read More...
Tutorial: Handmade Holiday Boxes
Don’t have the right size gift box for a present? No problem, make one your self in just the size you need. Using a punch board you can turn a sheet of cardstock into a box, add some stamping to … Read More...
Faux Stained Glass Paper Snowflakes
I think it is a safe bet to say most adult’s have, at some point in their life, cut out a paper snowflake (or several). If you have made them before, and want to teach your kids how to make … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple felt Christmas pillows
Elizabeth from Simple Simon & Co. shows how to make a simple but elegant Christmas pillow. Made from a natural duck cloth with cream colored felt, the color scheme is a soft and wintery. Any Christmas motif would work, but … Read More...
Actual Weddings On A Realistic Budget
We see so many weddings in the media that have so many elaborate and over the top details that it can sometimes be a bit discouraging when trying to plan your own wedding. While some may think that it costs … Read More...
Freebie | Printable Christmas Posters
These gorgeous Christmas posters are free printables from Designer Trapped. They are optimized to print at 11 x14. Choose between a simple Merry Christmas, or the quote from C.S. Lewis. They can be a nice addition to your Christmas decor … Read More...
DIY Patterned Ornaments 6 Ways
As Rachel from The Crafted Life says “These may be the easiest way to decorate ornaments ever!”. I have to agree- They’re cute, easy, good for both kids and adults and definitely customizable! Rachel shares 6 different patterns to do, … Read More...
Tutorial: Wool gathered skirt with waist tie
Emily from Nap Time Creations shows how you can make a new skirt for winter. Made of wool, it’s a short gathered skirt with a tie at the waist. You could also make this from lighter weight fabric for warmer … Read More...
Tutorial | Typography Envelope
I am totally intrigued by this typography envelope tutorial over at The Postman’s Knock, and though I totally “don’t got time for dat!” right now, I want to drop everything to try it out! Lyndsee provides a free printable template, … Read More...
Tutorial | Hand Embossed Snowflake Christmas Card
Kim at Goh Li Kim shares her technique for making this lovely hand embossed snowflake Christmas card. it involves some hand cutting too, but it looks more than doable. You’ll need a lightbox, and Kim shows a really simple technique … Read More...
Tutorial | Quick Christmas Notebooks
Make a bunch of these Christmas Notebooks to use for writing down shopping lists, gift ideas and more this season. Or give them as stocking stuffers for your family to journal on Christmas Day. They are made with readily available … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a soft fabric ball toy
Damjana from Green Apple Cottage shows how you can sew a soft fabric ball toy. You can add loops between the segments of the ball so it can be hung from clip and attached to a stroller handle. The tags … Read More...
Tutorial: Hanging dish towel
Becky from Patchwork Posse guest blogs at Skip To My Lou with a tutorial showing how you can make this hanging kitchen towel. It’s made from a purchased tea towel or dish towel, with a fabric hanger attached to one … Read More...
Review – Outback Spectacular High Country Legends
Last week we were invited to preview the new show Legends of the High country at The OutBack Spectacular. It was great, it was filled with lots of variety including a 1920’s mini circus, snow falling from the cieling … Read More...
Tutorial: Vinyl Trinket Hair Bow
Nikki from WhiMSy Love shares a tutorial for making her Vinyl Trinket Hair Bow. Oh, how I am loving this!! It’s a clear vinyl bow filled with buttons and beads and other small trinkets. It’s an explosion of color and … Read More...
Homemade Christmas Coasters & Ornaments
Stephanie is a wife and mother to two beautiful little girls, and a website designer. She hosts “Two More Minutes” and loves to create. Stephanie is showing us how to make these cute projects “Homemade Christmas Coasters & Ornaments” and … Read More...
Product Release Kenny K Stamps
Kenny K’s fun and funky stamp designs are now available in clear photopolymer stamps. Branching out from digital stamps you can now buy popular designs with additional phrases and embellishment images and soon exclusive designs will be available in clear … Read More...