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...
Tutorial: No-sew sequin elbow patches
Cathy from Trinkets in Bloom shows how you can add sequin elbow patches to a sweater, with no sewing required. You can wear it on a cold gray day to ward off the winter blahs, or to a casual dress … Read More...
Planning Binder How-To
When planning your own wedding, organization is crucial! There are so many things to keep track of, and need to have in order, and sometimes it’s the little things that get overlooked. Be sure you don’t miss anything, and you … Read More...
Top 5 Posts in Scrapbooking This Week
In case you missed them, here are the posts that everyone loved this week. Follow the links for the full story.
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Tutorial: Making Molds for Clay
There are probably as many different molding and using mold techniques with clayers as there are clayers. And as with clay things: your mileage will vary. Sherri Kellberg – who is a talented clayer with a shop full of goodies… Read More...
Eggnog Cupcake with Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting
Eggnog!? You either like it or dislike it. I like it and very happy at this time of year, when I see it on the shelves again. I must admit, I have never had the alcohol version and I didn’t … Read More...
Tutorial: Fleece ear warmer
Maggie from Smashed Peas and Carrots shares a tutorial at Skip To My Lou for making a fleece ear warmer. The wide head wrap fits snugly around the head, covering your ears to keep the cold and wind off of … Read More...
Felt Christmas Advent Garland Tutorial
Since it is only a couple of days until Advent begins; you could make 1-2-3 and then continue. Or you could put a new stocking up each day and that would be cute. Oh well, this is such a cute … Read More...
Free Sewing pattern: Fabric mug cozy
Bev from Flamingo Toes shares a free pattern for making a fabric mug cozy. It’ll keep your hands from getting burned on a hot cup of coffee, tea, or cocoa. They make great gifts, especially when you give them with … Read More...
Decorating With Christmas Lights
I love Christmas lights. There is just something about the soft, twinkling glow that is only seen during these next few weeks. The beautiful colors that can be found in so many different sizes gives us, as crafters, endless option … Read More...
Stitchy Wonderland
Have you recovered from yesterday’s feast? Why not skip the shopping crowds, fix a big plate of leftovers, throw on your favorite movie and stitch the day away. I give you permission to stay in you pj’s all day long. … Read More...
Super Soft Gingerbread Cookies
Let the crazy holiday season begin! Time for baking, crafting and decorating! Okay, I only make sugar cookies, because I’m not creative in the kitchen. I love gingerbread, but like chewy cookies. But soft doesn’t work when making a gingerbread … Read More...
Style Me Quick – Black Friday Shoes
Picture this – it’s black Friday shopping day and everything good has gone from the shelves because you chose to sleep in/stay with kids/ or save money. But then you see it at the bottom of the shelf is a … Read More...
Handmade Christmas Gift – Tree Cozy
This Christmas coffee cup cozy is adorable and is the perfect gift for office co-workers. Just be sure to give them out nice and early as I hate getting Christmas themed stuff on Christmas day. It kinda feels too late … Read More...
Old Navy Flagship Stores Gets Yarn Bombed for Christmas
I’m loving the pictures of the huge yarn bombing done by Knits for Life at the Old Navy flagship store in San Francisco. They covered an entire 1950 Chevy pickup truck in knitting, complete with zig-zag patterned bumper, tire … Read More...
Free pattern: Trixie the Donkey
The Pattern Patter blog shares a free vintage pattern for making this adorable felt donkey. She’s hand stitched together from felt – a good project to make while hanging out with the family. The vintage pattern comes courtesy of Mary … Read More...