Happy Boxing Day, Kwanzaa and survival day to those that celebrated Christmas. Apparently, I missed the official date nut bread holiday. I’ll have to keep this website up so I can plan ahead. In Maine, the weather can be cold … Read More...
Freebie: Imperial to metric yardage converter
Tiff from Happydashery has a free printable for sewers who use metric measurements. It’s a conversion chart that takes standard yardage lengths and converts them from imperial to metric measurements. She also gives conversions for standard seam allowances. Go to … Read More...
Tutorial: Winter hat with ear flaps for an American Girl doll
AGDollFan shares a free pattern on her blog, Arts and Crafts for Your American Girl Doll, to make a winter hat for an American Girl doll. It’s long over the ears to keep them warm, with braided ties at the … Read More...
Sale: Silhouette Vinyl
Ring in the New Year with some vinyl projects, like my cool Harry Potter car decal! From today through Jan 2nd Silhouette is offering a great sale on vinyl!! Visit Silhouette, use promo code GOSSIP at check out and … Read More...
Golden Snowflake
This Golden Snowflake project is part of the 25 Days of Projects featured over at Kreinik. These projects will keep you busy all winter long and have you ready for the next holiday season. I think it is going to … Read More...
Tutorial: Christmassy Earrings
Fun little earrings made to look like seasonal saltwater taffy slices – have a peak at the video and make some fun trinkets.
Merry Christmas from Berroco (and Me!)
I don’t know how I missed these in my roundup of adorable little Christmas sweater ornaments for the tree, but Berroco released a pattern collection called Minutia that includes four adorable knit and crocheted mini sweater ornaments for the tree.… Read More...
Happy Holidays :)
Santa Claus and Snowman Pancakes For Christmas
Merry Christmas to those that celebrate this holiday! Did you have a big breakfast for Christmas? I grew up with fruit and nuts in my stocking and a couple of chocolates to enjoy until our feast for lunch. This might … Read More...
Merry Christmas!
To our readers that celebrate I’d like to wish you a very Merry Christmas!
-Heather
(card by Heather Holbrook)
Looking for more paper crafts ideas and supplies? Check some of our favorite supplies out over at Tonic Studios
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Your Christmas Crochet Eye-Full
A Feast for the Eyes: Stunning Christmas Crochet Inspiration
The holiday season is the perfect time to bring out your crochet hooks and create something truly magical. Whether you’re making festive decorations, handmade gifts, or cozy winter accessories, there’s nothing … Read More...
A Cozy Cowl Just for You
Now that it’s too late to knit anything for anyone else for Christmas, I say it’s time to get selfish with your knitting. Maybe for just a little while. Even if you only knit one project for yourself. I tend … Read More...
Scrappy Patchwork Trivet
This trivet makes a great gift, why not make a few for friends this year?
Trim a tea towel in co-coordinating fabric or binding for a lovely housewarming present or hostess gift – now that Christmas is nearly over 🙂… Read More...
Christmas Tree Cinnamon Roll
Are you making cinnamon rolls for breakfast on Christmas? How about adding a little flair to those rolls, by making a Christmas tree. There is also directions on how to make a wreath instead of the tree. Plus there is … Read More...
How to make a glow in the dark snow globe
Snow globes can be so relaxing and filled with just about anything on any subject. What a fun idea to kick up snow globes to another level by adding the glow in the dark feature. Pop on over to the … Read More...
Technique: Stamped Splatter Effect
Spritz your stamps with water for a cool splatter effect, Renee at Bolton House will show you how.
-Heather
Melly’s Night Before Christmas, sewing style
Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews has adapted the classic Christmas poem, “A Visit from St. Nicholas” (better known as “Twas the Night Before Christmas”), into a Christmas wish for her sewing friends, especially those with unfinished sewing … Read More...
Tutorial: 10-minute felt storage box
Rina from Oomanoot shows how you can make an easy felt storage box in just 10 minutes. The felt makes this a quick project because there’s no need for lining, interfacing, hemming, or ironing. You can make them in any … Read More...
Tutorial: Little girl’s lace skirt
Kelly from Sewing In No Man’s Land wraps up her 12 Skirts of Christmas series with a tutorial of her own, showing how to make a little girl’s lace skirt. The top layer is a pretty lace, and the lining … Read More...
Photography for Scrapbookers | Christmas Morning Photos
Capture the magic of Christmas morning with these photography tips from Katrina Kennedy. She shares a checklist to make sure you’re ready come December 25th, and also explains how to get great photos using both natural light, and flash photography. … Read More...