Deborah Milne designed these adorable “Mitten & Snowmen Felt Tree Ornaments” for “save on crafts” with a complete supply list of materials you will need and you can buy the supplies from “save on crafts”. Deborah has very clear instructions … Read More...
85-Year-Old Vet Shows Craftiness Knows No Age, Gender
If you need a feel-good story to start of your week, check out this one from the Denver Post about Orville “Mark” Skattum, an 85-year-old National Guard veteran (he served during the Korean Conflict) who has taken up loom knitting … Read More...
Giveaway: Magpies, Homebodies and Nomads
The winner is kajubo!
Cirilia Rose’s new book has a funny name, but it makes a lot of sense when you understand it. Magpies, Homebodies, and Nomads
are all parts of the knitter’s personality. We’re magpies in that we love … Read More...
Free pattern: Boys mesh sportswear pants
Emily from Nap Time Creations shares a free pattern for making a pair of mesh sportswear pants in boys sizes. She made her boys some mesh shorts earlier this year, and they love them so much she decided to make … Read More...
7 ways to fold napkins great for festive Christmas entertaining
I think my favorite napkin fold featured here is the Christmas tree shape but I plan on trying them all. Maybe it would be fun to do a different one at each place setting? Pop on over to the blog … Read More...
Tutorial: Scrappy patchwork bookmarks with a heart charm
Melony from Mel Designs shares a tutorial showing how she made these fun patchwork bookmarks. She adds a fun reading-themed message and heart charm. The charm is on a cord so it can hang outside of your book. Her tutorial … Read More...
DIY Advent Calendars
The advent calendar has been used for many, many years in counting down for the Holidays. They are great for keeping little hands and hearts occupied during the anticipation of those days before Christmas, and these 15 ideas are perfect. … Read More...
Marius Cookies
Love the design on this cookie! Reminds me of a warm and cozy sweater I like to wear! I also thought it would be fun to make some ugly sweater cookies too. If you are having an ugly sweater party, … Read More...
DIY – Tumeric Milk
Turmeric is one of those “healthy” things I have been going to try for sometime. I would prefer to take it in capsule form as my routine of Apple Cider Vinegar and Grapefruit oil is already time-consuming and the thought … Read More...
Free Crochet Pattern – Lego Blanket
This is one lego collection you won’t be able to suck up into the vacuum or slice your foot open on. It’s adorable for a little builder to be baby and could be made is pastel shades too if so … Read More...
Tutorial: Ribbon detail fold over clutch
Marni from Haberdashery Fun shows how you can make a pretty fold over clutch accented with pretty ribbon. It has a zippered top and a front pocket which will get covered when the top is folded over. Or, fold the … Read More...
Project and Free Pattern: Mug Shaped Card
Know someone who loves coffee, tea or hot chocolate? Make them a fun mug shaped card and slip inside a drink packet and maybe a gift card too. The Craft Ideas website has directions for making this cute card along … Read More...
Teaching Kids How Sound is Made
While you may prefer it when the kids are quiet, sometimes making can sound be a great learning experience. Start out by gathering together some containers (empty cans, bowls, etc), cellophane paper and extra large balloons, and rubber bands to … Read More...
7 Fun Christmas Cross Stitch Patterns
If you are looking for a fun little side project to have to get you in the Holiday spirit, then look at these 7 cross stitch patterns we have found. They are all perfectly festive, and most are simple enough, … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy patchwork flax-filled eye pillow
Karin from Leigh Laurel Studios shares a tutorial for making a flax-filled eye pillow. It’s an easy sewing project that makes a great Christmas gift for friends, teachers, and family members. (She’s making 18 of them, one for each teacher … Read More...
DIY- Deer Hair Pins
This is probably the easiest DIY project ever. Daria shared these adorable wooden deer head hair pins on her blog, Kittenhood. (Isn’t that an adorable blog name?)
Daria says “In my opinion, these hair pins are great for wearing this … Read More...
Bridal Shower Inpirations
If you are planning a wedding in the near future, then there is sure to be a bridal shower in the plans as well. This post from Bridal Guide gives 100 great ideas for planning your party for the lucky … Read More...
Tutorial: Removable faux fur coat collar
This removable faux fur collar can make your coat just as dressy as the outfit underneath. It’s perfect for holiday parties, when you need a heavy coat while getting to and from your event. And because the collar is removable, … Read More...
5 December Photo-a-Day Prompt Lists
If you’re looking for ideas for taking photos daily this month for your December Daily or other Christmas memory keeping project, I have found five great lists that you can use for prompts. Don’t feel like you have to stick … Read More...
Clay Tips: Snowflake Cutters
If, like New Clayer Me, you couldn’t find a good snowflake cutter set and still wanted great, detailed snowflakes this idea was a bit of a lightbulb moment. Using a simple six petaled flower cutter
– which is common in … Read More...