Deciding on a perfect gift for the loved ones in your family is hard enough, but when those loved ones have specific needs then the task becomes harder. You have to find the gift in that perfect niche.
Thankfully, this … Read More...
Gift Wrapping Ideas
Wrapping your holiday packages are an important part of gift giving, and adds an extra special touch of love to the gift being given. This year, spend an extra few minutes not only on the gift inside, but on the … Read More...
20 Pearl Necklace Tutorials
I am pretty sure back in November I mentioned how pearl beads
were making a comeback, well this round-up kinda proves that. This roundup is of 20 DIY Necklaces using pearl beads. I couldn’t pick a favorite as I kinda … Read More...
Homemade Christmas Gift – Glitter Bathroom Organizer
Time is fast approaching and you are still looking for that perfect gift that doesn’t cost an arm or a leg? Well pick up some plastic trays from the dollar store, some glitter (or other fun) Scrapbooking or wrapping paper … Read More...
Free pattern – Snowman Beanie
This snowman hat is beyond cute it is adorable and the pattern is free from Repeat Crafter me. These would make some adorable Christmas themed photos of portraits. Make sure you make one for at least one big kid … Read More...
Holiday survival guide for sewists
We crafty sewy types tend to overextend ourselves during the holidays. Handmade gifts for everyone! At least those are our best intentions… And in the middle of all that madness, you get requests from friends and family for your sewing … Read More...
Project: Christmas Cat Card
Have a cat lover on your Christmas card list? Make them an adorable card with a cute kitty like this one from K Werner, she’s got a video tutorial on her blog and she’ll show you how to make one.… Read More...
Racing Reindeer Number Line Activity
If you are looking for a timely way to get kids excited about working on number recognition and counting, make this simple reindeer game. Gather together a clothespin for each player, a chenille stem for each clothespin, and two google … Read More...
7 Dipslay Ideas For Escort Cards
Having a space specifically set aside for the organization of your seating arrangement is very crucial in making sure there will be no confusion during or before the wedding day. Having a seating arrangement of some sort is the … Read More...
Tutorial: Vintage fabric key fob
Ashlee from My So Called Crafty Life shows how you can make a vintage fabric key fob. The vintage fabric gives it a uniqueness and a charm that only a vintage fabric can give. It’s backed with a sturdy webbing … Read More...
Freebie| 25 Christmas Card Fonts
You’re working on getting your Christmas cards out this week right? (I know I need to). If you’re designing digital cards yourself, this great list of fomts from A Subtle Revelry will come in very handy. I love that … Read More...
Embroidered Dresden Plate
I found this beautifully embroidered Dresden Plate at La Fee Pirouette. It was one of their kits and block of the month (BOM) offerings for 2014. Though we may be too late to participate in the shop’s BOM, this reminds … Read More...
December DIY Challenge on Adventures in Making
Need a creative boost? Join Rachel and Alison from Adventures In Making for their new DIY Craft Challenge!
Each month they will choose a theme, and you get to run with it, then share what you make. You can stick … Read More...
Free pattern: Fleece leggings
These fleece leggings are cozy like pajama pants, but with a slimmer fit you can wear them out of the house. Kathleen from Grosgrain shares a free pattern for making some. Her free pattern comes one size, my guess is … Read More...
Freebie| Build an Ice Cream Snowman From A Jar
How sweet is this ice-cream snowman? He would be the perfect treat for a Holiday party of kid’s activity this winter season. Or even a neat neighbor gift this Christmas too. Along with the free printable mason jar tag, Jessica … Read More...
Tutorial | Glitter Christmas Cut-Out Card
Follow along with Melissa of The Sweet Escape as she explains how she used her Cricut machine to make this glittery handmade Christmas card. After designing the card on her computer she imported the image into the Cricut and … Read More...
Tutorial | Christmas Tree Chalkboard Gift Tags
If you’re into a more neutral palette this year, these chalkboard and craft tags will work perfectly for your gift giving. I really like how the green embroidery thread reminds me of evergreen needles too! You’ll need kraft cardstock, chalkboard … Read More...
Tutorial: Maze quilt top
Remona of The Stitching Scientist delighted in making this quilt sporting a colorful maze. So much so, she’s keeping it for herself. Made from a charm pack set against white, this top is not only a good design choice for … Read More...
5 ways to find time to quilt series
This is a huge thing for many of us, finding time to quilt. For me, I find that if I keep my sewing machine out on my dining room table and ironing board nearby, I sew more. Many others take … Read More...
Detroit Needs a Yarn Store
Detroit has a lot of problems, but one that didn’t occur to me until I read a story in the Detroit News is that the city lacks a yarn store. City Knits closed in 2012, and the only options … Read More...