I don’t actually have an Ugly Christmas Sweaters, and hopefully I don’t have any other type of Ugly sweater either. (though others might disagree) .
I love the fun idea behind this party theme and it’s becoming so popular … Read More...
How to make Christmas sewing cards
Now that they make tissue boxes with such pretty and seasonal graphics why not recycle them into a fun holiday activity for the kiddos. Pop on over to the blog The Silly Pearl to see how to make recycled tissue … Read More...
Keep Your Super Fan Warm with a Hooded Scarf
Tracey over at Tracey Knits let me know that she had a pattern published with Cascade Yarns, and it’s a great one for this time of year.
The Super Fan Hooded Scarf (available as a PDF) is a … Read More...
Etsy Find – Christmas Redwork
While browsing around Etsy, I found this really fun set of embroidery patterns that will make a great holiday project for yourself or to give as gifts. The set includes redwork patterns with one scene featuring three snowmen, a set … Read More...
Video Tutorial | Chalkboard Christmas Card
Check out this video tutorial at Simply Stella showing how you can create a chalkboard look Christmas Card with black cardstock and stamping suppliess. With the chalkboard look being oh so trendy right now, this is a useful technique to … Read More...
Get Games and Get Free Patterns
Jen Funk-Weber has a special deal going on with ThinkFun Games right now. If you place an order for ThinkFun games you will be eligible to receive free patterns from Funk & Weber – how cool is that? You rack … Read More...
Tutorial: Candle jar wrap
Candles are a staple in my gift giving stash. They’re inexpensive to buy and fairly universally appreciated. Staci from Crafty Stacii shows how you can make a nice jar candle a little more special with a fabric wrap. You … Read More...
Project: Wine Tags
Don’t show up at a holiday party empty handed! If you’re bring a gift that comes in a bottle dress it up with a festive, fun tag. The Paper, Ink and Smiles blog has directions for making a great bottle … Read More...
Freebie | Fonts for DIY Holiday Cards
Michelle from Elegance and Enchantment scored the web and found these fonts which are perfect for your DIY Holiday cards. And they are all free! of course they are also perfect for digital and hybrid scrapbooking projects! I love … Read More...
Amy’s Tween Sewing Survival Guide
Believe it or not, it is possible to sew clothes that tweens will love. Granted, you probably won’t be making many ruffle pants or Peter Pan collars for them. But you can do it. Amy from Sews N Bows sews … Read More...
Tutorial: Loopy yarn scarf, no knitting or crocheting required
Carol from Pure Sugar guest blogs at Sugar Bee Crafts with a tutorial showing how you can make this loopy yarn scarf, without knitting or crocheting a stitch. Instead, you use your sewing machine to make the loops of yarn … Read More...
Freebie | Printable Christmas Recipe Cards
Let the Holiday baking begin! Are you gifting baked goods this year? Why not include a recipe card so your recipient can recreate your delicacy? Lia Griffith is sharing this free printable set of recipe cards. Once you download, … Read More...
Tee Shirt To Tidy Cloth – A Crochet Twist
Who’da thunk that these pretty cloths started life as cotton tee shirts? Cyndee over at restyledjunk.com shows how to take your own old tee shirts, cut them into ‘tarn’ (tee shirt yarn), and crochet up these chunky, thirsty dishcloths or … Read More...
Freebie | Printable Christmas Street Advent Calendar Cityscape
Is it too late to start and Advent Calendar? After all you can simply countdown the last 12 or 10 days to Christmas! I love this free printable Christmas street version from Mr. Printables and had to share it. We … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour | December Daily by Marie-Pea
Today I am sharing this stunning December Daily album by Marie-Pea that I spotted in the gallery at Two Peas in a Bucket. It is truly drool worthy! Take a look at two of the spreads below, and … Read More...
Felt Christmas Tree Ornament tutorial
Amy of “This Heart of Mine” is a wife, mother of two and a maker. Making is her thing whether it is food, DIYs or photos of her children. Follow Amy on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Bloglovin and Twitter to keep … Read More...
Sabra gives advice on sewing for tween boys
If tweens are a difficult group to sew for, tween boys might be near impossible. But not to Sabra from Sew a Straight Line. She sews up all kinds of awesomeness for her tween boy. She guest blogs at … Read More...
Tutorial: In a Snap wallet for kids
Ruby from Zaaberry shows how to make her In A Snap wallet for kids. It’s a simple little wallet with a snap closure. Two small pockets on the inside will hold folded money or some change, or any bit of … Read More...
Freebie: 2014 Calendar Printable
The Crafty Secrets blog has two vintage styles of calendars for 2014 you can print out for free.
-Heather
25 Amazing Polka Dot Walls
Taking a break from everything Christmas, here are 25 of the best polka dot walls that you can think of. Who knew that just using polka dots you could create such a diverse range of designs?
Something to do over … Read More...