DIY these to use for Thanksgiving place card holders or photo holders. Quickly use washi tape to cover wooden cubes, and add a mini-clothespin to hold the place card or photo. Alyssa & Carla have all the details on … Read More...
50 Handmade Giftwrap Ideas
Here’s a fun round up of over 50 gift wrapping ideas that Kimberly from Buga Boo Blog shared!
If you like the packaging on your presents to be just as eye catching as the contents, then this is the round … Read More...
Free pattern: Casual Color Block Tunic
Remona from The Stitching Scientist shares a free pattern for making her Casual Color Block Tunic. It’s a loose fit tunic that pairs nicely with skinnies or tights. Her free pattern comes in 3 sizes: small (36-38″ bust), medium (38-40″ … Read More...
Ideas & Motivation for Doing December Daily
If you ever think that you can’t do a daily program like December Daily, or even Week in the Life, head on over to The Daily Digi and take a listen to this podcast with Ali Edwards. You’ll get … Read More...
Freebie |Printable Thanksgiving Placemats
Keep the younger ones busy while waiting for Thanksgiving dinner with this printable place mat from CherylStyle. The littler ones can color or work on the maze, and older kids can test their crossword skills. There’s something for every … Read More...
Reducing Polymer Clay Canes and More
I’m not a big video fan – I do better experimenting on my own or with a book, to go at my own speed – but with the huge, HUGE increase in the number of video tutorials out there the … Read More...
Easy Turkey Cupcakes
Here is a turkey that everyone can enjoy! The kids will have fun making these for the dessert table.
For this cupcake feel free to use your own cupcake recipe or order some from the store, if you don’t have … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruched hand bag
Amy from Friends Stitched Together shares a tutorial at Sew McCool showing how you can make a ruched hand bag like this one. It’s a good sized bag with shoulder straps. There are no closures on the top, which allows … Read More...
Project: Mini Envelope Holiday Album
Keep track of your holiday ideas, photos or lists in a fun hand made mini album. Cover chipboard with pattern paper and envelopes for inside pockets, punch holes and use a spiral wire to close it together and of course … Read More...
Tutorial: Tall Christmas tree pillow
Ren from The Inspired Wren guest blogs at Fleece Fun with a tutorial showing how to make her Tall Tree Applique pillow. She uses a reverse applique technique to add a Christmas tree to a tall pillow. Buttons are ornaments … Read More...
Freebie: Emma Plum Fairy
DMC has done it again with their sassy Emma Plum Fairy ornament (so named for their mascot, Emma Broidery). Created by Brooke Nolan, this little lady would look great on any tree or gift. You can customize her hair color … Read More...
Welcome Autumn Wreath Tutorial
Monika was born and raised in beautiful city Vilnius – capital of Lithuania and has a bilingual blogs which is great for us English readers. She is sharing her new tutorial she made to celebrate her favorite season of the … Read More...
Bon Bon Coffee Cozy Knitting Pattern
I love the little Lion Brand Bon Bons. It’s a collection of a bunch of tiny coordinating skeins of yarn that you can use for small, colorful projects. I’ve used some to crochet Christmas things, I made some accessories … Read More...
Giveaway: Getting Started Knitting Socks
Our winner is Dianne S.
There really is nothing better than a cozy pair of handknit socks on a cold day, and if you’ve never had that feeling because you’ve never knit a pair of socks before, I’m here to … Read More...
Ooey Gooey Blackberry Butter Bars
This recipe would be great for the dessert table, but would also make a great gift too. You could bring this as a hostess gift or give to your neighbors and teachers for the holidays.
Love blackberries, but I might … Read More...
Freebie: Printable sewing lesson vouchers
As people who love to sew, it’s natural to think about sewing up a stack of Christmas gifts. But you can also give the gift of sewing itself. How about giving sewing lessons as a Christmas gift? The recipient will … Read More...
How to make button topped jar
If you are like me, I bet you have a collection of buttons. You just might keep them in a jar. A lot of us do. But Mark Montano has switched it up and created a fun way to make … Read More...
Tutorial: Scarf camera strap cover
Ronja from Nur Noch shows how she created this lovely camera strap cover out of a scarf. The bright patterned design of the scarf is much more attractive than the standard black nylon strap. She kept the original seams of … Read More...
7 Indoor Firewood Storage Solutions
Do you have some sort of heat source in your home that requires firewood to stoke the fire? We sure do, and I am so grateful for that fact. If you are like me and have this type of heating … Read More...
DIY Felt Ninja pouches and throwing stars tutorial
These ninja stars are a great safe “boy or girl craft” and a great way to introduce simple sewing to any karate kid. They also make great homemade gifts. Andie of “American Felt and Craft” has this cool tutorial on … Read More...