Chalkboard printables are really hot right now, and you can add this trend to your gift giving with a set of free printable chalkboard gift tags from Kelly at Live, Laugh Row. Kelly suggests adding red ribbon or yarn for … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour | Be Merry
DIY – Animal Ring Bowl
If you are looking for last-minute Christmas gifts then look no further. Who doesn’t have a need for a ring bowl? I am always and I mean always losing my earrings or rings (actually I only ever lose 1). How … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric bookmarks
Determined to give handmade this year, but you haven’t stitched a lick? Make something quick and easy like these fabric bookmarks made by Kathy of Pink Chalk Studio. Fusible web, craft paint, stamps and a cute design is all … Read More...
Finding Clay Favourites
Today, I ventured out into the snowy craziness that is where I live. After getting home, I was only too happy to stare at polymer clay on Flickr. People are doing the neatest, non-snowy, things:
1. Fairytale Goblets, 2. … Read More...
No SEW Ruffle Christmas Tree Skirt
I think this is one of most stunning tree skirts I have ever seen and I am sure it would cost a pretty penny to buy something close to it. Nicole of “Puttin’ on the G.R.I.T.S.” tried her hand at … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew knotted fleece scarves for a service project
Liz from Simple Simon & Co. made up a bunch of scarves over Thanksgiving to donate to people in need. They’re super easy and super fast to make, using just a strip of fleece and a pair of scissors. There’s … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a hand muff or handwarmer from an old coat
Sheri from Confessions of a Refashionista shares a video tutorial showing how you can make a hand muff or handwarmer out of recycled fabric. She makes the tube part from an old coat, and the strap from a neck tie. … Read More...
Project: Stamped Magnets
Stamping on watercolor paper, coloring with Twinkling H2O’s and then covering them in resin you can make some pretty stamped magnets, the Luminate blog has all the details.
-Heaher
Felt Squirrel Ornament Tutorial
Cassie is a wife and mom to five fabulous daughters who are fourteen, eleven, nine, nine, and nine 🙂 Cassie hosts “You Go Girl” and loves fabrics and created these darling little Squirrel to hang around; like the cuties in … Read More...
Trio of Free Ornaments
Stacey of Fearn Abbey Needleworks has posted her second of three free ornament patterns and this time it’s a trio of free ornaments. I have shown one here and it is a Christmas Tree. She also has a star and … Read More...
Embroidery and Animation
If you happen to be in the Atlanta area, you will want to check out this exhibit, Serving Face which explores the Atlanta drag culture through portraiture, embroidery and animation. Since many of you can’t be there, Olisa Corcoran shared … Read More...
How to make adorable, needle-felted snowman ornaments
Sharon of “Crafts ‘n Coffee”; goal is to share with you needle felting projects that are fresh, fun and make the most of your creative time. Many of the project ideas on Crafts ‘n Coffee come from a wonderful and … Read More...
Ombre Holiday Wreath
I had vowed not to put up any more wreaths this Holiday season – but this one was way too pretty to pass up on.
At Homemade Ginger, find the detailed instructions on creating this one of a kind wreath … Read More...
Frozen Hot Chocolate
It’s hot chocolate season, but so far it doesn’t feel like it. We love hot chocolate and I give my daughter the “you’re crazy” look when she says she wants hot chocolate in the summer. Now we can have hot … Read More...
Etsy Feature – ShrineMaiden
If you live outside the “usual” box then you are going to love this Shrinemaiden store on etsy. The Christmas decorations are a blend of whimsy, vintage and retro. Their quirkiness will leave you speechless as you try to decide … Read More...
Kraft Paper Table Settings
Sometimes the most beautiful things is the simplest of things. I love the idea of using Kraft paper
or Butchers paper to create this country style feel. Whilst this example is from a wedding don’t let that limit you. … Read More...
Christmas Party – Easy Prep Pony Tail
I am a self confessed pony tail girl, I love the idea of it being acceptable to wear it out to a party. I definitely need to try this “Easy prep pony tail” as it looks sleek and best of … Read More...
Tutorial: Leather tassel keychain
Erin from Sewbon is over at Sew Caroline today, showing how you can make a leather tassel keychain. Her tutorial is part of Sew Caroline’s 12 Days of Handmade Gifts series. It’s a simple gift you can make, and it’s … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew sherpa Christmas tree skirt
This faux sherpa fleece Christmas tree skirt has a warm, cozy, woodland look. Delia from Delia Creates shows how you can make one, with no sewing required. It’s a fast and easy to make project. Go to Delia Creates for … Read More...