If you know what a Death Star is then you are probably jumping up and down right now and the thought of this free pattern. This Star Wars pattern is for a death star the size of a small cushion. … Read More...
Keep Someone’s Legs Warm with Reversible Boot Cuffs
I love knit boot cuffs. They’re a simple way to add a bit more knitting to an outfit, and they serve a purpose: filling the gap between your leg and your boot, if there is one, or keeping your leg … Read More...
Project: Felt Ornament
Doesn’t this cute fuzzy ornament look like it was made from a sweater? Shelley Hickox actually made this by stamping onto a die cut piece of felt. She shares her process over on her blog, The Stamp Tramp (which is … Read More...
Paper Plate Peppermint Candy Tutorial
Amy, from Amy D…Randomly Me, originally just posted a picture of this fun holiday decoration. She got so many emails from people asking how she made it, she decided to write up this tutorial — lucky for us because they … Read More...
6 Kid Friendly Felt Christmas Trees
If you have small children around your home you know how hard it can be keeping those little hands from playing with the Christmas tree and all of the fragile ornaments. While the magic of Christmas really is about the … Read More...
DIY Snow Globe
There’s something magical about a Christmas snow globe, isn’t there? Bring the magic to your home with this tutorial for easiest faux snow globe tutorial ever!
This is a classic Christmas craft, but I just love Stephanie’s (from DIY made … Read More...
Deconstructed Candy Cane table runner
Karin Jordan of Leigh Laurel Studios did a guest post at Sizzix’s blog showing how she made this festive table runner. Inspired by a candy cane, she used her Dresden Plate Sizzix die and created this minimalist look. I love … Read More...
25 Christmas Appetizers
Having a party and still need ideas to serve to your guests, here is the site for you. Hopefully, you will be able to find something new to serve or maybe you are having your first party and need some … Read More...
Tutorial: Fleece and faux fur infinity scarf
Sew4Home shows how you can make a fleece and faux fur infinity scarf. You can make it with one layer of faux fur or minky, and one layer of fleece. Or, make it from two layers of fleece and no … Read More...
Freebie: Winter Coloring Pages
Dover Publications has 5 different winter scene coloring pages to download for free. Keep the kids busy on a snow day or shrink them down and use them yourself on holiday cards. Click here to download (once there click the … Read More...
Why You Should Never gift a quilt to a newborn says Dr. Pait
Quilters are natural gift givers and many of you, like myself, especially enjoy welcoming new babies into the world with a quilt. With the colors and style reflecting the expecting mother’s taste. it’s often the centerpiece of the nursery, So, … Read More...
DIY: Sweater Blanket
This instructional DIY was found on “Pop Sugar” and you can do as little or much embellishment as you like. I prefer a plainer blanket with a little embellishment although this blanket is absolutely lovely, and has a romantic, gypsy … Read More...
10 tips for streamlining your sewing
If your stack of Christmas gifts to sew is still pretty tall, check out this post from Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews. She shares her top 10 tips for streamlining your sewing. Eliminating unnecessary steps and grouping … Read More...
Party Food – Edible Christmas Trees
Is your tree up if you celebrate the Christmas holiday? We will be putting ours up tomorrow or it won’t go up till Christmas Eve.
Trees for all occasions! Appetizer, meal or dessert. You will definitely find a tree in … Read More...
Gift Knits You Still Have Time for
We are coming down to the wire on Hanukkah and Christmas, but there’s still time to do some gift knitting if you want to. It’s not ideal, but there are a lot of quick knitting projects out there that can … Read More...
50+ Christmas Candy Recipes for Your Holiday Party
What’s a Christmas party without lots of candy? Indulge your sweet tooth with this fabulous collection of over 50 Christmas candy recipes. There’s fudge, caramels, truffles, cookie bark, and mints galore! Everything looks so good I’m tempted to scrap by … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY felt gift pouches for reusable gift wrap
Alice & Lois show how you can whip up a cute little felt pouch, perfect for gifting a pair of earrings or other small (but large) present. It’ll take you all of about 5 minutes to make these, as there’s … Read More...
15 Inexpensive Food Gift Items
Are you done with your holiday shopping and baking? I got the Christmas cards out and still have some shopping to do and all my baking and homemade gifts to do. I’ll be lucky if I get Santa’s cookies made … Read More...
Dollar Tree Christmas Crafts
If you are still looking for a few last minute Holiday crafts to keep your hands busy during this Christmas season, then head over to Debbie Doo’s and check out the linky party hosted at her site. With over 85+ … Read More...
Handmade Christmas Gift – Candy Cane Scrub
Forget about overpriced mass produced soaps and scrubs and make your own. This one is adorably cute and perfect for all ages too. I love the candy cane effect it really makes it festive which of course makes it , … Read More...