The colors in this Ombre Necklace are amazing! It reminds me of Mermaids and sea-glass and the ocean and oh my oh my. It’s like having summer wrapped around your neck. If you want to make your own check out … Read More...
DIY Grinch lollipops
One of my favorite things about the holidays are the movies. And one of my all-time favorite as a child and adult is the original”How the Grinch Stole Christmas”. Karen at Sugartown Sweets has come up with some cute lollipops … Read More...
Tutorial: Covered button hair ties
Pam from Threading My Way shows how you can use covered buttons and fabric scraps to make hair accessories. If you use the scraps from a handmade garment, they’ll match perfectly. Or, just have fun pawing through your scrap bin … Read More...
Tutorial: Sweater sleeve boot socks
Tiffany from Saint Salvage shows how you can upcycle sweater sleeves to make a pair of boot socks. This is a good project for a sweater that has damage, and you can usually find them at rummage sales or thrift … Read More...
Tutorial: Triangle window zippered pouch
Simple, inexpensive gifts can become special when you package them in something handmade. Like this zippered pouch that Kate from See Kate Sew made to package a sampler of inexpensive lip balms. It has a triangle window on the front … Read More...
Tutorial: Peeaboo reindeer felt Christmas stockings
Misako Mimoko shares a tutorial over at Handmade Charlotte showing how to make the cutest felt reindeer stockings. They’re covered in embroidery and handstitching and pom poms, with sweet reindeer peeking over the edge. Go to Handmade Charlotte to see … Read More...
Simple Legwarmers to Keep You Warm
It seems like more of us than usual have had to suffer with cold temperatures already this season (even if it’s not technically winter yet) so these simple legwarmers from Penguin & Fish might be a welcome addition to your … Read More...
DIY – Turmeric Face Mask
Turmeric is one of those secret weapons against disease and inflammation. I use it in all my Indian cooking and might consider adding it to some more western style dishes too. Someone suggested I start taking the capsules for joint … Read More...
Project: Stamped Gift Bags
The Stampington and Company site has some great holiday project ideas, stamp up some burlap bags for a rustic gift wrapping idea and use some metallic alcohol inks for lovely holiday ornaments.
-Heather
Freebie | Christmas Paper Reindeer Ornaments
I love these paper reindeer from Easy Paper Crafts. You can make your own with a free download! Get either a PDF printable or cutting machine file, then cut these out of plain (or patterned) paper and stick the … Read More...
Video Tutorial | Gift Tags & Other Things With the Silhouette Cameo
Join Cathy Zielske as she shows you how you can cut out gift tags, as well as other holiday shapes for using in your pocket pages. Isn’t that ornament tag adorable? Click here to see the video tutorial.
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Tutorial | DIY Christmas Stamps
Laura shares how to make your own rubber stamps for your Christmas projects over at claireabellemakes. You can make these from erasers or corks, and the only special tool you need is a craft knife. They would be great for … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour | Twinkle
Tutorial: Sheep Christmas Ornament
This tutorial is a cutie! I do like how Nikki lucked out with the teacher being Shephard and a cute sheep ornament brainwave.
Hot Glass Houston For Sale
As I wandered around Facebook I came across this notice…Hot Glass Houston is having it’s largest sale ever! They’re selling the business. As a well established business in the glass community this could be an amazing opportunity for anyone … Read More...
Felt Christmas Ornaments with Templates
Jane of “Buzzmills” has been sitting down to listen to their audio Advent calendar from Sparkle Stories. It’s been such a nice way to unwind at the end of the day and she has really been enjoying all of its … Read More...
Tutorial: Scrappy Happy Scarves
Jennifer Jangles shows how to make her Scrappy Happy Scarves. These just make me happy! They’re colorful and scrappy and textural. The scarves themselves are made from knit fabric, easy peasy. The ends are embellished with petals of scrap fabric … Read More...
Easy Christmas Ideas from Martha Stewart
I think this “Mistletoe Gift Seals” creates the loveliest gifts. Martha knows how to make elegant gifts.
Tutorial: Grandmas Kitchen Towels
Jen from Eat. Sleep. Make. shares a tutorial showing how to make these Anthropologie-inspired gingham and floral kitchen towels. She calls them Grandmas Kitchen Towels and they certain invoke the feeling of days gone by and the comfort of grandma’s … Read More...
Tutorial: Retro apple tote bag
Cintia from My Poppet shows how to make this retro apple tote bag. The bag is made from a lightweight denim, with a large graphic apple applique. It would make a cute gift for a teacher! Go to My Poppet … Read More...