This weeks etsy shop feature is Marigold Trading Company. I stumbled upon them as I was at the Funky Finds Holiday Show here in Fort Worth and loved their hand made ornaments!
I love that Marigold Trading Company cuts and … Read More...
Freebie | 2 Printable Advent Calendars
Did you totally space on your Advent Calendar this year? Never fear, I am here to help make you look like the most awesome mum ever. All you’ll need is some cardstock and a printer, and in less time than … Read More...
Tutorial: Christmas Nougat Cane
When I’m asked what a cane is and how my beads are made – primarily with canes – I often use the explanation of how some forms of candies are made such as saltwater taffy, nougats and candy canes. Here’s … Read More...
Tutorial: EPP and ink star ornament
These groovy colorwash ornaments give off a peaceful vibe, making them a good choice in decorating or gift giving for the holidays. Made by Diane of CraftyPod she explains how she got this look:
… Read More...English paper piecing combines with fabric
A Winter ONEderland for Baby’s First Birthday
I always feel bad for winter babies. The holidays are such a busy time for everyone that it’s easy to neglect birthday parties for kids born in November, December, and January. But, Rachel Cooks has created an amazing “Winter ONEderland” … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy fringed flannel throw blanket
Stef from Girl. Inspired. shares a tutorial for making this simple fringed flannel throw blanket. It’s super easy to make – just a couple of long straight seams – so a beginner sewist could make this. These would make excellent … Read More...
Project: Decorated Mason Jar Gift
Gifts of hand made food items are always a nice way to tell someone you are thinking of them during the holidays. Why not add some extra pizzazz by decorating the container like this cute mason jar with stamped tag … Read More...
Short Cut Needle Felting Ornaments featuring Sharon from Crafts ‘n Coffee Handmade Ornament
Sharon from (Crafts ‘n Coffee) shared her needle felting stunning ornaments with Stephanie of Stephanie Lynn. Sharon has an outstanding tutorial for us from a supply list to using a circle template to make perfect circles. This is a good … Read More...
Tutorial: Blackout curtains
If you want to keep light out of your room, blackout curtains are what you need. They’re lined with a tightly woven fabric that helps block the sun from the windows. Chelsea from Two Twenty One shares a tutorial showing … Read More...
Nutella Christmas Cookies S’mores
I haven’t done a S’mores recipe in a while. So here is an easy last minute cookie idea that the kids can help you with.
This recipe has very little cooking and is made with all store bought items. This … Read More...
Handmade Gift Ideas
Who doesn’t love to give or receive a handmade gift? The idea behind the gift, knowing how much time and effort it took, makes it that much more special. If you are looking into giving handmade gifts this year, then … Read More...
Tutorial: Quick and easy elf hats
Alicia from Felt With Love Designs shares a tutorial at So Sew Easy showing how you can make these Easy DIY Felt Elf Hats. They’d make cute props for holiday photos. Or, since they’re so quick to make, and use … Read More...
Hot Cocoa Melts
Here is another easy project to do with the kids and would make great gifts for teachers and neighbors. They could also be used at a hot cocoa bar.
There really isn’t a recipe. All you need is chocolate of … Read More...
DIY – Pearl Drop Earrings
Is it just me or are Pearls coming back into style this season? I keep coming across more and more pearl designs and creations. Maybe it’s just a Christmas thing? Should I be getting my pearls out? For the full … Read More...
DIY – Activated Charcoal Recipes
I imagine around 50% of you are saying What is Activated Charcoal Powder
? Well here is the answer.
Activated charcoal is a product of burned hardwoods. It provides a natural way to color your soap black. To achieve a … Read More...
19 Christmas Crochet Ornaments
With 19 free crochet patterns to choose from you are sure to find the perfect decoration for your 2014 Christmas tree. Do you change the look or theme of your tree each year? We change it every couple of years … Read More...
Project: Stamped Christmas Ornament
Transform a plain kraft ornament into an adorable bird ornament to hang on your tree. The Design Memory Craft blog has a video tutorial showing how to stamp and then color an image with several different coloring mediums and also … Read More...
Tutorial: Advent pocket pillow
Rhonda from home.made shows how you can make an Advent pillow. The design is inspired by a pillow from Ballard Designs, no longer available for purchase. Strips of webbing sewn across the front of the pillow create little “pockets” to … Read More...
Cardboard Tube Gnomes for Christmas
Did you know that Christmas Gnomes are known to help Santa in many ways? They are so small that they can sneak around without being seen which makes it easy for them to keep on eye on kids year round. … Read More...
Renegade Craft Fair- Austin Holiday Market is Today!
For those of you in or around Austin, TX- the Renegade Craft Fair Holiday Market is THIS weekend!
The Renegade Craft Fair returns to Austin for our Holiday Market this November 29+30 at the PALMER EVENTS CENTER! Attendees will enjoy … Read More...