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...
An Easy Pullover for Kids
I’m starting to get some of that mom knitter guilt about the fact that my daughter only has one handknit sweater the currently fits her. I need some easy patterns in my library that I can whip out when I … Read More...
DIY Plaster Paris Christmas Village
When you see how easy these are to make you will run out and buy some juice boxes and get started straight away. I love the simplicity of their appearance. How adorable would these be as a hostess gift? Check … Read More...
Last Minute Gift – DIY Sugar Scrub
Have you suddenly realized your a gift short or found a space in the gift basket that needs filling? This Lemon Sugar scrub is so quick to make that you could easily make 5-10 jars in 30 mins. The free … Read More...
Gift Idea – Martini Sippy
Looking for the perfect gift for new parents? Check out this Martini Sippy cup.
No more spills! These hand blown martini glasses with a curved rim make holding and sipping a martini easy and effortless! If you have children then … Read More...
Tutorial: Stitched circle flower scarf
Nhi from The Houndstooth Detective shows how to make this beautiful circle flower scarf. Each flower on the scarf is made from 8 circles stitched together, with the overlapping curved edges making the petals of the flowers. Make it from … Read More...
Video tutorial: Self bound blanket
Angel from Fleece Fun shows how you can make a self bound blanket. It’s made from two layers of fabric, with the back layer folded over the edges to create the binding. Make it from fleece or Minky or Cuddle … Read More...
Cricut Tutorial: Stuffed animal harness
Call Ajaire shows how you can make a stuffed animal harness to keep a child’s favorite soft toy from getting lost when you’re out and about. Ohhh, how I wish I had one of these when my own daughter was … Read More...
Tutorial: Biscornu sachet or pincushion
Casey again, from Casey York Design shares a tutorial over at Moda Bake Shop showing how to make these pretty biscornu sachets. Each one is made from 2 5″ charm squares, plus stuffing beads and lavender. You could also make … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple leather ornaments
Amanda fromKitschy Coo shows how to make a set of simple leather Christmas ornaments. The only sewing required is to stitch any accents or trim down to the leather shape. If you wanted to make this a completely no-sew … Read More...