Oh my! Cuteness overload! What a neat way to use the gingerbread cookie
. This is perfect if you don’t have any cutouts for your gingerbread men, but still want to make something with the gingerbread recipe. You can’t help, … Read More...
Tutorial: Matisse-inspired cutout pillows
These throw pillows by Mark Montano are inspired by the Matisse paper cutouts he recently saw at the Museum of Modern Art in NYC. He shares a tutorial showing how you can make them. On a much smaller scale than … Read More...
Tutorial: Felt flower Christmas headband
Terra from Mama Says Sew shares a tutorial for making this Christmas headband with a cluster of felt flowers. Her tutorial shows how to make each kind of flower, and also how to make the elastic headband. You could also … Read More...
Mini Cheesecake Snowmen
I just watched Frosty’s Winter Wonderland last night and these cute cheesecakes remind me of Frosty without his hat. Plus, I love snowmen! One of the few decorations you can keep up through the whole winter season. Although, I do … Read More...
How to: felt snowflakes Tutorial
Robyn of the “fuzzy lizards” made a ton of these out of paper, but she thought felt ones would make good little gifts for co-workers. I think these also would make daring for Christmas tree ornaments and gift toppers and … Read More...
A Few More Great Scarves to Knit
There’s no end to the great scarf knitting patterns out there, and there are more being published all the time, so there’s never going to be a definitive roundup of scarf knitting patterns, which is great for me because it … Read More...
Tutorial: Reusable fabric gift bag with a sheer pocket
Susan from Crafterhours shows how you can make a fabric gift sack – with a sheer pocket across the front to hold a gift tag. The fabric bag can be used year after year without showing wear. The pocket allows … Read More...
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How to make a melted crayon ornament
We have all seen melting crayon scraps into rainbow crayons and even the ironing them in between wax paper to make sun catchers but this idea for melting the crayon scraps in a glass ornament and swirling it around is … Read More...
Tutorial: How to make a winter hand muff
RaeAnna from Sewing Mama RaeAnna shares a tutorial at The Sewing Rabbit showing how you can make a hand muff. A pocket you can wear around your neck, a hand muff gives a warm place to tuck your hands when … Read More...
(Updated) What do food banks need the most?
Food banks are non-profit organizations that collect and distribute food to people in need. They work to address food insecurity, which is the lack of access to enough food for an active, healthy life.
Food banks usually receive donations of … Read More...
Festive Christmas Holiday Outdoor Decor You Can Make Yourself
I’ve said it before and I will say it again, the front of your home makes a huge impression on what your guests think of the rest of your home. Dress up that space with some Holiday cheer by adding … Read More...
Make a Coastal Branch Tree for Christmas
For those of you planning a more sophisticated, adults-only celebration, this coastal branch tree from Crafts by Amanda would make a lovely addition to your holiday party decor. Just remember to follow the instructions exactly, as Amanda recounts that she … Read More...
DIY – Twisted Wire And Chain Ring
Whilst this looks kinda cool I can already hear my screams of “help” as I become entangled in either a doorway, the washing or my child’s hair. But that’s kinda the klutz that I am. I love Studs and pearls … Read More...
Free Pattern – Christmas Tree
This little field of Christmas Evergreens it totally adorable. They can be made in different shades of green to suit your decor. The free pattern and making up tutorial is available here. Christmas Tree Pattern.
Need Crochet supplies and … Read More...
Knit a Simple Color Blocked Cowl – Great for Beginners
I’ve had my eye on the Fabre Cowl from Very Shannon for a while, so I’m glad I finally got to it on my list of things to share with you. This simple color blocked cowl is all Stockinette Stitch … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy felt reindeer candy cane holders
Here’s a fun little Christmas project you can sew up super fast. Heather from The Sewing Loft shows how to make these reindeer candy cane holders. They’re simple felt sleeves that hold two candy canes. Fabric ears are sewn into … Read More...
Fries for Me Math Game
It seems like I have been on a math kick lately with the projects I have been sharing, but anytime I find a creative way to teach kids I just want to share them immediately! This french fry themed math … Read More...
Tutorial: Leather and flannel snap scarf
Delia from Delia Creates shows how you can make this leather and flannel snaps
scarf. This is such an awesome scarf! It looks here like it’s a short scarf, but it’s actually a longer scarf wrapped around her neck several … Read More...
Tutorial: Water Colored Poinsettia Card
This stunning card was made by Jill Foster using stamps from Penny Black. Jill used a Christmas tree stamp in a different way by using is as a subtle background image instead of the focal point, this is a great … Read More...