Independent craft blog since 2007
The holiday season is the perfect time to bring out your crochet hooks and create something truly magical. Whether you’re making festive decorations, handmade gifts, or cozy winter accessories, there’s nothing … Read More...
Now that it’s too late to knit anything for anyone else for Christmas, I say it’s time to get selfish with your knitting. Maybe for just a little while. Even if you only knit one project for yourself. I tend … Read More...
This trivet makes a great gift, why not make a few for friends this year?
Trim a tea towel in co-coordinating fabric or binding for a lovely housewarming present or hostess gift – now that Christmas is nearly over 🙂… Read More...
Are you making cinnamon rolls for breakfast on Christmas? How about adding a little flair to those rolls, by making a Christmas tree. There is also directions on how to make a wreath instead of the tree. Plus there is … Read More...
Snow globes can be so relaxing and filled with just about anything on any subject. What a fun idea to kick up snow globes to another level by adding the glow in the dark feature. Pop on over to the … Read More...
Spritz your stamps with water for a cool splatter effect, Renee at Bolton House will show you how.
-Heather
Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews has adapted the classic Christmas poem, “A Visit from St. Nicholas” (better known as “Twas the Night Before Christmas”), into a Christmas wish for her sewing friends, especially those with unfinished sewing … Read More...
Rina from Oomanoot shows how you can make an easy felt storage box in just 10 minutes. The felt makes this a quick project because there’s no need for lining, interfacing, hemming, or ironing. You can make them in any … Read More...
Kelly from Sewing In No Man’s Land wraps up her 12 Skirts of Christmas series with a tutorial of her own, showing how to make a little girl’s lace skirt. The top layer is a pretty lace, and the lining … Read More...
Capture the magic of Christmas morning with these photography tips from Katrina Kennedy. She shares a checklist to make sure you’re ready come December 25th, and also explains how to get great photos using both natural light, and flash photography. … Read More...
Here’s one bloggers try at making tile bracelet beads. The idea of building your cord channels out from the bead is interesting – you could then curve the front facing tile a little so that it arcs over them.
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“The Shabby Art Boutique” is a place for all those who love shabby, French and vintage. Kerryanne is an Australian artist living a simple and relaxed life by the sea. She is sharing a DIY on “Simply Christmas–easy felt Poinsettias”… Read More...
Melissa of “The Inspired Room” is sharing her tutorial of her “felt Wreath”. It is charming and cam be created in the colors you like. The Inspired Room was voted in the Top 12 Best Home Design Blogs in 2013 … Read More...
Wow, this amazing gift bag is a gift in itself! Fid more pics and info about it over on Martine’s blog. Note: the site is in Dutch and will need to be translated.
-Heather
It’s such a great feeling to be able to hand out some homemade love during the holidays. Maureen of Maureen Cracknell Handmade is doing just that, having finished eleven quilts for her family. Hopefully she’ll share some reactions by the … Read More...
Got lots of missing puzzle pieces lying about? Who doesn’t? We have a whole box full of them at our home!
Kim has lots of ideas up her sleeve to make use of these spare pieces. And she has even … Read More...
I love items that you can make for more than just one holiday. These Cream cheese Mints fill the bill and are really easy to make. Plus, they look really cute in the jars to give as gifts and they … Read More...
There are plenty of cute compact mirrors on the market, and most are affordable. I think one of the main reasons for DIY is not to save money but to create something unique. I love this little Bling … Read More...
How about welcoming your friends and family into your home with this lighted canvas artwork. It’s a great festive alternative to a door wreath. You could recycled an old canvas by painting over the old print with black paint. I … Read More...
Pamela from Sovanisa shows how to make a convertible neck warmer for a child. It’s a fleece neck warmer with a hood sewn into the back. It can worn with the hood on the head, even under a bike helmet. … Read More...
