I know probably right now the only green thing you are thinking of is a Christmas tree but you may want to start thinking about building a green house to extend your growing season. It would make a great new … Read More...
Giveaway: Pop Knitting
The winner is Trish!
Pop Knitting
by Britt-Marie Christoffersson is not a new book (it was published in 2012), but it is one of those books that I just love and that I wouldn’t be giving away if I hadn’t … Read More...
Free pattern: Vintage elephant softie
Mary Beth from Retro Monkeys shares a free vintage pattern at the Pattern Patter site for making this adorable felt elephant. He would make a sweet decoration for a nursery (embroider the eyes to be safe around a baby). Using … Read More...
Christmas Breakfast Ideas for the Kids
Growing up we didn’t have a big breakfast on Christmas morning. In fact, what was in our stocking was our breakfast. We got an orange, grapes, banana, some nuts and a few chocolates. As a kid, we just wanted to … Read More...
Easy & Cheap Storage Solutions
Do you have a space that you are just having a hard time with keeping it all put together? Maybe it’s the medicine cabinet, your shoes, or the game closet. If you have been searching for the perfect solution for … Read More...
Do You Want to Knit Some Mittens?
Kat at Just Crafty Enough made it through her year of mittens, and for December she has a double feature with mom and me mittens inspired by Frozen.
The blue and white color scheme gives them a frosty feel, … Read More...
Style Me Quick – Glamour Makeup Looks For Holiday Parties
Gold is definetly the color of choice this season when it comes to makeup and accents. There is something festive about wearing gold that just melts your heart and puts a little bounce in your step. Sound Crazy? Give it … Read More...
Free pattern – Christmas Winter Crochet snowflakes
The image for this free snowflake pattern doesn’t do it any justice. It’s adorable and sweet and elegant. These would be perfect attached to gifts as a finishing touch on the wrapping. What do you use your Snowflakes for? share … Read More...
Free Printable Gift Tags
These free printable labels are very cute and come with a “care” label so the new owner knows just how to care for it. The printables are a great way to finish off a little handmade gift this holiday season. … Read More...
Tutorial: Cuddle fabric and faux fur muff
Denise from DIY Crush shares a tutorial for making this fabulous Cuddle fabric and faux fur muff. Slide your hands inside to keep them warm when you’re out and about on a cold day. They’re easy to make, requiring only … Read More...
Photo Christmas Tree for Babies and Toddlers
Sometimes it is hard to find a creative Christmas activity that babies and toddlers will enjoy. and that is one of the reasons I was very excited to find this tutorial written by Kristina, from Toddler Approved. The tree is … Read More...
6 Christmas Holiday Painted Window Art
There is just something about that hometown feel of walking down the street past the locally owned businesses and seeing the windows painted in brightly festive art. It puts you in the perfect spirit for the Christmas season and … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew scrap fabric ornaments
Sharon from Crafts ‘n Coffee shows how you can make these pretty fabric ornaments, no sewing required. You can get the fabric you need from your scrap bin. Or, do what she did, and grab a few shirts from the … Read More...
Tutorial: Sharpening pincushion bracelet
Here’s a quick gift you can make for a sewing friend. Or yourself. Angel from Fleece Fun guest blogs at SNAP! Creativity showing how you can make a pincushion bracelet embellished with sewing charms. The pincushion is stuffed with steel … Read More...
Holiday Sales from Handmade Makers
Got some shopping left to do and want to save a buck or two? Well the holiday season is one of the best times to find really great deals on handmade, vintage design goods.
Pop Shop America wrote an fantastic … Read More...
9 Festive and Free Christmas Fonts
Yes! More free fonts! There are so many great fonts that work well for Christmas, and I just want to share them all with you. I especially like that this collection at Over the Big Moon are for the … Read More...
Four Christmas Treat Jar ideas + Printable Tags
Treat jars are a great gift for Christmas because you can adapt them to just about any taste. They can be food treats like candy, cookie mix, hot cocoa mix or even granola, or you can fill them with bath … Read More...
Tutorial: Festive Flower Pendant
Here’s a good use of scrap or neutral coloured clay to make, as Josie comments, a flower to accent that little black dress. She uses metallic paste to add the bling. You could use whatever tone of paste you’d like … Read More...
Melted Peppermint Ornaments
I love peppermint, but we do have a lot left over from building gingerbread houses, advent calendars and to give to cashiers, especially if they have a mean customer before you. I like to save mine and mix it in … Read More...
Tutorial: Triangle cutout faux leather clutch
Nicole from The Felted Fox shows how you can make a faux leather purse like this one. It’s lined with felt, with a contrasting fabric showing through a triangle shape cut in to the flap. Neither the faux leather nor … Read More...