Most of the project in the next few weeks are going to be aimed at Christmas and gift giving. I love these handmade pot holders. It’s one of those gifts (in my opinion) that even if you don’t like crochet … Read More...
Style Me Quick – Party Ready in 5 Mins
Here is the scenario I am going to imagine – I am already wearing my LBD. My hair is clearly brushed possibly styled, I must have already organized the kids to stay at Grandma’s house and then suddenly a call … Read More...
Happy Thanksgiving (and a freebie)
To everyone in the US have a wonderful Thanksgiving today!
And to celebrate here’s a super cute turkey digital stamp to download for free over at Little Scraps of Heaven.
-Heather
Peppermint Candy Christmas Ornaments
I am not a huge fan of hard peppermint candy
(or any hard candies) but I am a fan of these adorable Christmas tree ornaments made using hard peppermint candies.
Shae, from Hello Homebody, made these amazing ornaments by arranging … Read More...
8 Handmade Christmas Cards
The tradition of sending a Christmas card in the mail is slowly becoming a lost art. With the uprising of technology over the last few years, “snail mail” has lost it’s appeal to a lot of people. However, if you … Read More...
The NO FAIL Marketing Formula
Martiel Beatty is sharing her best tips and ideas for marketing your handmade business in a free class on The Artcademy. This is a free marketing class for handmade businesses, and artisans to find out how to market their creations. … Read More...
10 Signs You Are a Craft Hoarder
As the biggest shopping day in the US approaches, you might want to consider whether you’re a craft hoarder or not. Should you really go out and buy even more craft supplies, just because they are on sale?
Hmm, well … Read More...
Polymer Clay Thanksgiving
I poked through the Flickr faves for an ode to autumn and Thanksgiving. There are some fabulously talented clayers out there! Little miniature foods and perfect autumn themed details. Happy Thanksgiving gang!
Pumpkins by J Nicholai | Happy Thanksgiving by … Read More...
Create Your Own Winter Wonderland
It snowed in Iowa for the the first time last week, so it’s definitely starting to feel like winter in my neck of the woods! I love this “Winter Wonderland” party idea from Sweet Designs. Amy Atlas has created a … Read More...
Freebie: Holiday Subway Art Downloads
These fun subway style art downloads would be perfect printed up small for card fronts, Project Life scrapbooking elements or blown up larger and used as a real poster. Download all four for free here from Creating Keepsakes.
-Heather
How to make ice-skating popsicle stick dolls
Most of the U.S. looks like it’s in for a long cold winter and in keeping with that theme this idea for making ice-skating popsicle stick dolls is just the craft project for keeping with the winter time chill. Skate … Read More...
4 easy tips for using large scale prints for kids clothes
LiZ from Simple Simon & Co. is over at Riley Blake Fabrics today with her tips for making kids’ clothes using large scale prints. Keep in mind that even a regular size print can become a large scale print when … Read More...
Free Christmas Pattern: Pickle Ornament
Abby of While She Naps hosts a blog about designing and sewing stuffed animals and running a creative business. Today I am presenting Abby’s “Christmas Pickle Ornament” tutorial so you can create one for your tree. Why a Christmas pickle? … Read More...
Felt Gingerbread House Ornament
Jessica of “cutesy crafts” is the mom to three kiddos and I am sure they love all the fun things she makes. Jessica created this darling “Gingerbread House Ornament” with two sweet Gingerbread home owners. She shows you just how … Read More...
Gluten Free Dishes
Shame on me for not doing the gluten free dishes! Hopefully, it’s not to late for you! I have some friends on the West coast that has a gluten allergy and a peanut allergy. I try to make sure to … Read More...
QAL Christmas Sampler
‘Last minute’ is not usually seen in the same sentence as quilt making. But Julianna of Sewing under Rainbow is showing us otherwise by hosting a Last Minute Christmas Sampler QAL (Quilt Along). The first downloadable pattern is already published, … Read More...
Tutorial: Woven ribbon Christmas stocking
Michelle from The Ribbon Retreat shows how you can make this gorgeous woven ribbon Christmas stocking. The front is made from several different ribbons woven together. Choose traditional colors, or funky brights, or any color/style combo that makes you happy. … Read More...
Hands Down, The BEST Cleaning Tips You Will Find On Pinterest
With the Holidays coming up, our homes will become busy with family activities, running to Christmas programs and recitals, and of course having family over to visit. Make sure your house is clean and spotless with little effort by checking … Read More...
8 Knitted a Cozy Lap Afghan Patterns for Winter
As the winter months approach, it’s the perfect time to start thinking about knitting cozy and warm blankets to keep you warm and comfortable. And what better way to do that than by knitting a lap afghan? Lap afghans are … Read More...
60+ Side Dishes
Are you ready for the big day? Do you still need some ideas for sides? I’m ahead of schedule this year and even did my last minute, missing items shopping yesterday. Today, I actually might prepare some items early, since … Read More...