Everything December and Christmas was really popular this week! Here are the posts that were the most popular, in case you missed them.
5. December Photo Prompts
4. Coastal Christmas Ornament DIY
3. DIY Printable Christmas Cards
Giveaway: Batteries + Bulbs Christmas Lights
(Photo courtesy of: BalsamHill.com)
Deck the halls with boughs of holly and plenty of lights! Batteries Plus Bulbs, the leading nationwide retailer for all of your battery and lighting needs, wants to make your home shine even brighter this … Read More...
Mini Melting Snowmen Cheese Balls
It’s amazing how creative people get with their food around the holidays. I never seem to struggle finding ideas for your holiday entertaining. I almost want to throw a few parties myself, so I can use all of the ideas. … Read More...
Polymer Clay Ornament Picks
I have been an ornament making machine here in my studio. They won’t get listed up on Etsy like these guys (woe, Canada Post is not a gentle creature during busy season):
 Cabbage Ornament by PumpkinTreeLane |
 Chocolate Cream Pie Ornament |
Tutorial: Simple Scrappy Christmas Stocking
Deby from So Sew Easy guest blogs at Little House Living with a tutorial showing how you can make her Simple Scrappy Christmas Stocking. The outside is made from narrow strips of fabric pieced together, with a faux fur cuff … Read More...
Felt Tree Frenzy tutorials
Andie of “American felt and craft” has three darling Charismas trees for us to make. Make one or all of them. Andie says “these little cuties are SO easy to make they are the perfect project for a beginning sewer … Read More...
Melted Christmas Snowmen Oreo Balls
How cute are these snowmen or should I say snowmen heads. These would be cute on a plate or as toppers on cupcakes. Maybe instead of a cherry on top of the ice cream, you could place one of these. … Read More...
Tutorial: Little girls ballerina leotard
Petro from The Seaman Mom shares a tutorial showing how you can make a little girl’s ballerina leotard. It’s fun to wear for dress-up play, or maybe even for actual dance lessons. She shows how you can make a pattern … Read More...
Knitting Pattern – Knit a Little Heart
Tanis Gray recently released a super cute little heart pattern that you can download for free and stitch up for all your gratitude-showing needs this holiday season.
Her versions are worked in little bits of fingering weight yarn, but you … Read More...
Tutorial: Plaid and lace infinity scarf
Bev from Flamingo Toes guest blogs at U Create with a tutorial showing how you can make this beautiful lace and plaid flannel infinity scarf. I’m loving the combination of the lace and the plaid flannel! The lace evokes the … Read More...
Beautiful Holiday Mantels
If you have a mantel in your home, you know that it can be a focal point for decorating. Don’t forget it during your Christmas decorating this year. These 15 ideas from Snap! Creativity will give you some great inspiration … Read More...
Create an Ice Menorah for Your Hanukkah Celebration
I like my outdoor holiday decorations on the simple side, which is why I think this ice menorah is the most beautiful thing I’ve ever seen. What a creative and elegant way to decorate for your family’s Hanukkah celebration! Visit … Read More...
Snowman Cheese Ball
Do you want to build a snowman….. We did with the last storm, but the sun has melted his head and now he is just a body with really long arms. When it comes to building a snowman, location is … Read More...
DIY Cookie Cutter Candles
I know we have featured the cookie cutter candle before and especially at Christmas time but I fell in love with this image.
The holiday season is a great time to indulge in some fun and creative DIY projects. One … Read More...
Cookie Cutter Crystal Ornaments
You will never look at a boring plain cookie cutter again after seeing this tutorial. Use Swarovski Pendants to create or re-vamp these tin cookie cutters. Add some matching ribbon to finish it off. These would make delicate and beautiful … Read More...
Crochet Menorah
This free pattern speaks for itself. We realize not all our readers are into Christmas and we found this little gem over at RedHeart.com. DIY Menorah Pattern.
Homemade Christmas Gifts – Acne Soap Recipe
This lemon basil soap is the perfect combination for oily acne skin. Basil has only recently been added to my stockpile of oils but it’s antibacterial properties are amazing.
Here is the full recipe over at Soap Deli News. This … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy fleece blanket
A fleece blanket is an easy sewing project, and makes a great Christmas gift. Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shows how you can make one. You’ll need only a yard (maybe a yard and a half, depending … Read More...
You’ve Got to See Japan’s Awesome Stamp Story, 12 Years in the Making
As you probably know, Japan traditionally uses a zodiac calendar in which each year is represented by an animal, and the animals repeat every 12 years. One of the traditions that goes with marking the new year is sending new … Read More...
Project: Reindeer Candy Bag
How cute is this little Reindeer treat bag?! Shannon from Enchanted Lady Bug Creations combined different die cut shapes, added some inked highlights and an adorable red glitter nose for these cuties, find out more over on her blog. … Read More...