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...
Free Pattern – Christmas Tree Ornament
Is your Christmas tree looking a little bare? It’s not too late to start adding some more handmade decorations. These Christmas tree’s are adorable and are great for late night chats by the fire. Add some scented oil for a … Read More...
Tutorial: Animal roll-up fleece blankets
These animal roll-up blankets are kid-sized fleece blankets with cute animal faces appliqued on them. When you roll them up, the animal face will be front and center, perfect for a child to snuggle up. Sara from The Aqua House… Read More...
Tip: Coloring and Stamping on Vellum Paper
If you’re not familiar with vellum it’s a semi-transparent paper that can add a really beautiful look to any stamped card but since it’s a non porous, slick surface you’ve got to use the right inks to stamp with and … Read More...
Sudsy Snowman Kids Craft
I am so glad I found this project when my young granddaughters were visiting because this is something I knew they would enjoy! This project is just as simple — and fun — as it looks! Glue a mouth, nose, … Read More...
Tutorial: Faux fur and flannel Christmas stocking
Stef from Girl. Inspired. shares a free pattern for making these gorgeous faux fur and flannel stockings. I’m loving the mix of the woodland and the luxe – a woodland luxe Christmas!! You can make them with the fur on … Read More...
Tattoo Inspired Wedding Ideas
While ink is a very permanent commitment, marriage should be as well. If you or your spouse-to-be have a love of ink, then you need to look at this post of 13 ideas to having a tattoo inspired wedding. Use … Read More...
Etsy Shop Feature: EllenGiggenbach
Today I wanted to feature EllenGiggenbach for this weeks etsy shop feature. Here’s more about her & her shop:
The wonderful world of the web has inspired me to share what I love with others. Time and place are no… Read More...