If I have anyone that reads my articles, you will know that I am not creative in the kitchen and I don’t frost my sugar cookies. I love sugar cookies, but only seem to make them for Santa.
I always … Read More...
Hand Made Christmas Gifts – Christmas Lights Bracelet
These Crystals Light bracelets are rather cute and could easily be made into a necklace. I think it would be cuter is the lights were all the same color too. How amazing would these look on a miniature Christmas tree? … Read More...
DIY Glitter Battery Candle
I love Candles and have even taught candle making classes back in the day BUT since having children my view on them has changed. I was always terrified they would hurt themselves so as soon as they came along I … Read More...
13 “Modern” Crochet Necklace Patterns
I came across this little gem of a roundup whilst blogging for the jewelry blog. I thought it would be most suited to the crochet blog. The designs are aimed at a modern flare or modern twist to classic … Read More...
Project: Chalkboard Christmas Card
This fun chalkboard style Chrismtas card would be perfect to give to a teacher or student this holiday season. I love the addition of the bold color on the black ‘chalkboard”. Find directions for making it over on the Hampton … Read More...
Frozen snowflake headbands
I think it is safe to say that the popularity of all things related to the FROZEN movie is still going strong… If you know a FROZEN fan, I highly recommend this unique craft. Even if you don’t know a … Read More...
Tutorial: Keepsake photo pillow
Chelsea of GYCT Designs guest blogs at Sew McCool showing how you can turn a treasured photo into a keepsake pillow. You won’t need special printable fabric for this – she shows how to print on to regular ol’ muslin … Read More...
Tutorial: Burlap and fabric Christmas ornament
These burlap and fabric Christmas ornaments are quick to make when you use fusible webbing. Andy from A Bright Corner shares a tutorial at Therm O Web showing how. You can use any simple Christmas shape to decorate the burlap … Read More...
Why moms are always exhausted…
I totally agree with this! Even when my kids are completely occupied I just can’t shut off a part of my brain.
Keeping them safe, happy, fed and educated is exhausting. The writer says it better than I can (and … Read More...
Etsy Shop Feature- tastelessdesigns
This weeks etsy shop feature is Tasteless Designs by Manda Sims. I saw Manda’s work while at the Funky Finds holiday show and loved the pretty colors of her fibers! I’m super happy to feature her etsy shop on Indie … Read More...
Top 5 Scrapbooking Posts This Week
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
2.
… Read More...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...