Sit down with a glass of champagne and some thumbtacks and get busy making these adorable Candles for New Year’s Eve. (Note to self) These would make a wonderful hostess gift. Simple to make, a little tedious but well worth … Read More...
Tutorial: Disco Ball Pendant
The tutorial is for a clever disco ball like pendant or a metallic fringe like pendant. I think the disco ball would be clever with the holographic foils and as a charm or favour for New Years parties. You could … Read More...
How to make mini Toilet paper tube lanterns
I am constantly amazed at what you crafty peeps come up with to make out of paper tubes. I am so going to make these for decorating for spring. Pop on over to the blog vlijtig to see her creation … Read More...
New Dichroic Glass Classes Coming up at Coatings by Sandberg
Most glass folk I know love dichroic glass. I know I do. It can be over the top or very subtle depending on what you do with it…when it’s done right it sizzles. Well, the largest producer of dichroic glass, … Read More...
To Embroider or Not to Embroider
Mary Corbet of Needle ‘N Thread is sharing one of her Christmas presents and it is really neat. What is interesting is that it is not really an embroidery book – or is it? She plans to use the book … Read More...
Special Little Tree
Christmas may be just past, but there is always next year and I know cross-stitchers work on ornaments year-round. Or you may have an after Christmas party that you need something special for and this little design may just fit … Read More...
Project: Thank You Card
Show your appreciation for those wonderful holiday gifts with a hand made thank you card. Visit Hero Arts for the tutorial.
-Heather
Lighted Block Snowman
This is a fantastic tutorial for how to make a lighted glass block snowman. Perfect for the holiday season and beyond!
Some glass blocks with fairy lights inside create this beautiful decoration.
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Looking for a Challenge for the New Year? Join a Knitalong
There are lots of potential New Year’s resolutions a knitter might have — and I’d love it if you’d share yours! — but one thing that’s fun and a way to build your knitting skills is to join a knitalong.… Read More...
Tutorial: Journal cover
Jennifer from Eat Craft Sow shows how to make a fabric cover for a blank journal. If you have any late Christmases scheduled, you could make one as a very last minute gift. Or, make one for yourself to make … Read More...
DIY – New Year’s Eve Party Sign
How fantastic is this end of year sign? If you have some gold tinsel left over from Christmas and some cardboard from all those empty presents then this my friends is the easiest, most affordable NYE party Decoration you are … Read More...
12 Delicious Nut Bread Recipes
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...