If you’re looking for a sparkly ornament to work on – maybe with stir crazy off school kiddos? – Sculpey has a great twinkly star tutorial. You could customize your decorations to make it more ornate or add a … Read More...
Freebie: Bird Tree in three colors
I found this lovely image over at The Graphics Fairy in Karen’s 100 Free Christmas Images. She has many more than this, but scoured her archives for some of her favorites. This is certainly one of my faves.
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Miss Winter at Graphics Fairy
Karen of The Graphics Fairy is celebrating her birthday and the start of winter today by sharing Miss Winter. It’s a free download on her blog post, right here. Karen gives us so many wonderful vintage offerings, I … Read More...
Winter Solstice Quilt and BOM
Today is our darkest day of the year. It’s fitting I found this Winter Solstice Quilt today over at Keepsake Quilting. If you’re digging the pink and blue stars like me, the pattern plus these fabrics are available to buy … Read More...
Different Types of Felt Bows DIY
This tutorial comes from “Art Platter” and these are simple and quick to make. This red and white one reminds me of “The Cat in The Hat’ but they are all cute. There are step-by-step pictorial tutorials for you to … Read More...
Project: Art Journal
Using stamps, paint, chipboard, embellishments and more you can make a lovely art journal. These would make great gifts for the creative people in your life. Fid all the directions over at the Simon Says Stamp blog.
-Heather
Beautiful Quilled Tree Ornaments
It might be a little late considering that Christmas is now only 4 days away, but I couldn’t let this season go without posting about the beautiful work of quilling artist Beth Recce.
Her work is featured on AllThingsPaper website … Read More...
Non Gingerbread House Stand Up Cookies
How cute would these be as place settings? Maybe you aren’t a big gingerbread fan, but love the idea of putting little houses together. These sugar cookies might be just what you need to fill that creative desire and it … Read More...
Scrapbooking Supplies Into Jewelry
If you are creative enough to have a box of Scrapbooking supplies and Jewelry making supplies then this is the project for you. These lace bibs are a perfect way to show off some of your creative flair. Use ribbons … Read More...
DIY Moss Covered Reindeer
Time is ticking away, but it’s not too late to create this adorable Moss covered Reindeer. Perfect for a door wreath or hang it above the dinner table. Easy to follow instructions can be found at tatertotsandjello.com. This one … Read More...
Proejct: Pattern Paper Holiday Cards
Using pattern paper and die cuts the Echo Park Paper blog has three great holiday card ideas to share.
-Heather
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Fresh News from Helios Kiln Glass Studio
I love to get newsletters from Helios Kiln Glass Studio out in Austin. Sure do wish they were a bit closer. They have a new schedule of classes available and they look very cool. One thing they are profiling is … Read More...
Monogrammed Memories Stockings
These “Monogrammed Memories Stockings” come from “Joann Fabric”. All you need is a readymade stocking and you can then get creative. I love the little hand-prints, too cute. This is an easy last minute project for all family members.
Pipe Cleaner Christmas Tree Bell Ornament Tutorial
Roeshel is a DIY enthusiast and blogger at “DIY Show Off” and has a complete pictorial tutorial for these adorable “Pipe Cleaner Christmas Tree Bell Ornament”. Like “DIY Show Off” on Facebook and be the first to get her newest … Read More...
Easy Felt Manger DIY
Autie of “iCandy” daughter, Scarlet, who is 20 months came home from her Nursery class at church with the most darling manger ever! Autie’s best friend Jillonnie is one of the Nursery teachers, so she knew that of course … Read More...
Tutorial: Festive Gathered Clutch
Marisa from Rae Gun Ramblings shows how to make her Festive Gathered Clutch. The top of the bag is gathered on to a rounded bottom. She used satin for the top. The bottom is a gold suede, with small darts … Read More...
Tutorial: Stitched and beaded Christmas ornaments
Melony from Mel Designs shares a tutorial showing how to make a beaded and stitched Christmas ornament. The base of the ornament is a felt, with stitched and beaded motifs out of felt and woven cottons. She shows examples with … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY Stamps from Everyday Items
You don’t always have to buy your stamps, you might already have on hand exactly what you need to make your own creative stamps. The Everyday is a Holiday bog has ideas for using unusual items like buttons, bubble wrap … Read More...
Snowflake Hats to Wear in the Snow and Beyond
I may have seen enough snow for a while (after being snowed in for a week), but the snowflake motif is still a classic in knitting. I like snowflake hats enough that I’ve knit one in baby-size; I’m thinking … Read More...
8 creative ways to dress up brown paper gift wrap
Just in time for the wrapping to begin – Kristin shares with us 8 creative ways to wrap up gifts with a brown paper bag. For me, there is only one way and that is to just get someone to … Read More...