Jen from Eat. Sleep. Make. is over at The Sewing Rabbit showing how to make some rice filled hand warmers. She used her brand spankin’ new serger to quickly sew and finish the seams. If you don’t have a serger, … Read More...
Jeannette Chart for Free
Brigitte Dadaux has posted another of the fun little girls they are so famous for creating. This one is named Jeannette and she looks like such a fun stitch. I think she has a Parisian flair. She has on dotted … Read More...
Ideas and Freebie: Paper House Pattern
The Capture the Moment blog has a free downloadable template for a paper house, and then in this post you’ll find blog hop links to over 50 inspiring ideas made with this template.
-Heather
Looking for more digital papers … Read More...
Even More Mini Christmas Tree Crochet Patterns
Rebecca sent me a link to her cute, cute miniature Christmas trees. Aren’t they cute? I love their fullness and the way she has embellished them with simple but effective ornamentation. You can see how she accomplishes this on her … Read More...
Teachers Gift Basket Idea
If you are looking for something a little extra special for your child’s teacher this year, then look no further we have found the most adorable idea. The whole basket is themed around apples and comes with free Printable gift … Read More...
How to Wrap a Block Of Soap
If you are looking for fun and festive ways to wrap a block of soap then check out this roundup. The smallest of gifts can stand out in a room filled with presents with these simple to follow designs.… Read More...
Tutorial: Change an elasticized sleeve pattern to a cuff sleeve
Amy from Sews N Bows shows how you can change up an elasticized sleeve pattern to give it a cuffed sleeve instead. It’s a simple cuff with no button placket, so it’s a fairly simple change to make. Unless you … Read More...
DIY: Make Mitten & Snowmen Felt Tree Ornaments
This was the most unlikely place to find a tutorial, but here it is from “save-on-crafts”! these are the most darling mittens and snowmen with a pattern and instructions. enjoy!
How to make a recycled sweater treat bag
Did you get a chance to take out your winter clothes and sort through your sweaters? Did you decide that some you won’t be wearing some? Well here is a great project just in time for holiday gift giving. Pop … Read More...
Free pattern: Felt pit bull Christmas ornament
Suzannah Ashley shares a free pattern on her blog for this felt pit bull Christmas ornament. I’m a diehard cat lover, but even I have to admit that this one cute doggie!! If you have a pit bull owner on … Read More...
DIY: 20 Easy To Make Christmas Stockings
What a fun and darling idea in place of the traditional stocking for a everyone in the family and pets. These “20 Easy To Make Christmas Stockings DIY” comes from “Spoonful” a delightful site. The photo originally appeared in FamilyFun … Read More...
Project: Coffee Themed Mixed Media
Combine stamps, glitter, paint, canvas, stencils and more to make a warm and toasty coffee art piece, find all the details on the Hero Arts blog.
-Heather
Christmas Felt mitten pattern DIY
Amy lives in a small house near the ocean in Los Angeles with her four children and husband. Her blog is “Nana Company, Pretty Little Things” Amy is a “see it- do it” kind of girl and loves trying new … Read More...
Clothespin Nativity Scenes
Learn how to make these simple nativity ornaments at AdventuresOfADIYMom.
These scenes are made with just a few basic supplies: old fashioned clothespins, a wooden star, wire, twine and hot glue.
Get the full details here: Clothespin Nativity Scenes.
Santa ornament – free felt pattern
Maz is a self-taught crafter, and her blog is “Be A Crafter xD” combining her habit with business. Maz says Felt is her 3rd favorite material for craft and this is her first free felt pattern or tutorial of her … Read More...
Simple Christmas Snowman Snowflake Cookies
I’m not one for snow! I live in the North East and don’t like snow! I think it is more the freezing cold weather that comes with the snow that I dislike. I do love a white Christmas and am … Read More...
Etsy Feature – Franky Jewellery
Franky Jewellery invited us into her Etsy store to take a look around. I couldn’t resist featuring this beautiful bracelet for $14 titled “Winking White”. The delicate stones make it rustic but elegant and more importantly an affordable handmade piece.… Read More...
Printable Party Hats $3.99
I am sure it has happened (or will) that you or your child get invited to a dress up party and you have NOTHING to wear. Well Sarah from www.ultimate-paper-hats.com has the Solution for $3.99 you can download and print … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a Travel chess set with drawstring storage bag
Autumn from It’s Always Autumn shares a tutorial for making a handmade chess set. She made this one for her son. The board is pieced from two colors of flannel. For the pieces, she used craft bottle caps with chess … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric covered barrettes
Here’s an easy DIY to use up some of your smaller fabric scraps. Use them to make covered barrettes! Vivian from Vivian Eileen shares a tutorial at See Kate Sew with a tutorial showing how to do it. They’re quick … Read More...