Rachael from Imagine Gnats shares a free pattern for making a cardigan and t-shirt set for 18″ dolls. She names this pattern the Chloe Cardi and Tee, after her daughter’s doll. Her pattern simplifies construction with the front and back … Read More...
Knit Cuties for the Little Ones on Your List
I’ve been knitting a lot for my daughter lately. I think it’s to make up for the year I was working on a book full of adult garments and not knitting anything at all her size. But now I’ve got … Read More...
Build Frozen Olaf Again and Again
My first thought was how much fun kids would have playing with this easy-to-make Olaf window decoration. Then, the thought occurred to me that this would make a wonderful Christmas or birthday gift for any Frozen fan! Kids will have … Read More...
8 Felt Christmas Ornaments
Do you like the look of having a handmade Christmas? These 8 felt ornaments will add that extra special touch to your tree this year. They would also be cute to make up as little gifts for those on your … Read More...
What is an Angel Policy?
Have you heard of an Angel Policy? Well, it has nothing to do with the celestial style angels, but if you’re an artist that uses rubber stamps, stencils or die cuts to sell your artwork, you should know what an … Read More...
Tutorial: How to mend a knit hem
We all have them – t-shirts (or other knit garments) with a hem that is coming loose. It looks so sloppy to have part of the hem hanging down, and once it starts you know it’ll keep on ripping out. … Read More...
Tutorial: Fringed fleece Christmas stocking
Maker Mama shares a tutorial at DIY Candy showing how you can make a fringed fleece Christmas stocking. It’s an easy stocking to make because the fleece has enough body to hold the shape. She got enough fleece to make … Read More...
Freebie | Printable Christmas Gift Tags
Download these free Christmas gift tags from A Little Nutmeg, in red or green. They have a neat zig-zag, or is it chevron, detail that makes them unique, and are a nice last minute add-on to presents.
Are you … Read More...
Holiday Memory Keeping | One Scrapper’s Approach
What’s your plan for holiday memory keeping this year? In this post, Jennifer Wilson of Simple Scrapper, outlines her approach for 2014. She talks about what sized album she will use, and why, as well as gives an overview … Read More...
Tutorial | One-Layer Christmas Card
Learn how May Park made this super cute Christmas card using stamps, Zig Markers, Copic Sketch Markers and a variety of stamping and masking techniques. Wouldn’t it be great if we could go fishing for presents! I’m really amazed at … Read More...
Start Christmas early by making your home smell like it
What is a Christmas scent anyways? Is it the aroma of apple and cinnamon sticks on a heated pot? Or how above dried spices and fruit?
Maybe you like peppermint instead? Or just pine cones?
Whatever it is, this list … Read More...
Turkey Nachos
Who doesn’t love nachos!? Here is another way to use the leftover Thanksgiving turkey or anytime you have turkey. Really easy to make too! Great for those football games after Thanksgiving.
All you need is turkey, salsa, corn chips and … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew princess tent
Rachael from Rachael Rabbit shows how you can make this princess play tent, with no sewing required. It would make a great reading nook or quiet time spot for little girls! The materials aren’t necessarily expensive, either. She was able … Read More...
DIY CHUNKY TASSEL BLANKET
I am in love with this “Chunky Tassel Blanket” that I found on Design Sponge by Sara from Tell Love and Chocolate. Early sunsets, warm fires, hot cocoa, and snuggly blankets is so about this season is cozy. This blanket … Read More...
Tutorial: Women’s ruffled neck warmer
Surayya from Blissful Sewing shares a tutorial for making a ruffled fleece neck warmer. It’s a short scarf that buttons just around the neck to give you warmth but without the bulk of a full scarf. The dimensions she gives … Read More...
DIY ADVENT CALENDAR
Sara is a wife and mother and blogs out of California on “tell love and chocolate” and is a complete chocolate enthusiast. Sara is sharing her “felt DIY ADVENT CALENDAR” tutorial with us. She says she has never been one … Read More...
Great idea for packing food gifts and free printable
I don’t think I have seen a paper plate look so cute! Who knew with just a few snips of the paper plate and a bit of baker’s twine you can make a pretty and easy way to wrap up … Read More...
Stitch up Something for Hanukkah
While some other winter holidays get more attention, the Festival of Lights (aka Hanukkah) is coming even sooner, and it’s a perfect holiday for crafting as well.
Last year I knit a dreidel, which admittedly doesn’t spin very well, but … Read More...
Video tutorial: Thread weaving to patch a hole in your jeans
Weaving has become quite the trendy craft lately. Agy from Green Issues shows how you can use weaving to mend a tear on a pair of jeans or other garment. The embroidery thread weaving is made on top of the … Read More...
Slow Cooker Turkey and Gravy
Thanksgiving may be easier this year than I thought. I have two slow cookers, one for everyday use and a larger one for potlucks. I found a stuffing recipe to use and now I also have one for the turkey … Read More...