Grandma Pam has some cute crochet patterns! Here are two that will work up very quickly for Christmas.
You won’t be able to resist the cute little Paperclip Wreaths. I bet these would make good teacher gifts – simple, quick, … Read More...
12 Days of Home for the Holidays
For the 5th year running, Debby at D’s Paper Studio is holding her 12 Days of Home for the Holidays series. Each day December 1st to 12th will feature a special guest talking about beloved family Holiday traditions. There … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour | Little Chef
Do You Sleep Like A Log?
Here is a snapshot from KungFooKids on Etsy. Shannon’s whacky Log cushions are what caught my sleep deprived eyes. The irony of having a Log Pillow on my bed when I ache to “Sleep like a log” for just one … Read More...
Newsy: Holiday Hullabaloo Blog Hop
Sandy of Upstairs Hobby Room is hosting a blog hop, Holiday Hullabaloo. Sponsored by The Art of Home, there are prizes offered at every stop. Go get the schedule and start hopping.
Tutorial: Tokyo quilt block
This elegant quilt block is the creation of Alyce at Blossom Heart Quilts. Inspired by living in Japan, she explains this represents Tokyo and is her contribution to the Big City Girl QAL. She shares how she made … Read More...
Tutorial: Quilted pillow [a great gift idea]
Ms Midge offers up this pretty pillow as part of her Cushion for Christmas Blog Hop. She believes pillows make great gifts, as they don’t require the same time commitment as a quilt. With the holidays upon us, this … Read More...
Ombre Felt Christmas Trees Tutorial
“Shannanigans” is the awesome blog hosted by Shannon that she just merged with her business, Bottle Pop Party Co. Shannon went with her Scandi Christmas, She is pretty sure she came up with it on her own, Ombre Felt Scalloped … Read More...
Free pattern: Felt mustache Christmas ornaments
American Felt and Craft brings the mustache trend to your Christmas tree with these felt mustache ornaments. Their template gives four variations on the mustache so you can make a whole set to decorate your very hip Christmas tree. They … Read More...
Merry Heart
This free chart from Stickeule is filled with the holiday spirit and will make a great stitching project to work up during the holiday season. The design has holiday colors and is wrapped up just like a present. It will … Read More...
Another Fun Pattern from Imaginesque
I just saw the Hunger Games:Catching Fire and so when I saw this pattern of course I wanted to do it up in orange and black like Katniss and Peeta’s outfits in the scene where they are making their entrance … Read More...
Tutorial: Hip Holiday retro station wagon Christmas pillow
Amanda from Jedi Craft Girl is over at Therm O Web showing how to make this cute retro Christmas throw pillow. It’s made from bright fabrics with an applique of a vintage station wagon bringing home the family Christmas tree. … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy folded and tucked fabric coasters
Tonya from The Crafty Mummy shows how to make these folded and tucked fabric coasters. They look like they’d be difficult but they’re actually very to make. And quick, too. The top is made from 4 squares of fabric. She … Read More...
Project: Origami Ornament
Got some leftover pattern paper sitting around? Why not turn those scraps into a stunning holiday ornament that’s not only beautiful but also a fun project to tackle? Over at the Handmade by Michelle blog, you’ll find step-by-step directions to … Read More...
DIY Gingerbread Christmas Ornaments
Daria is a 28 year old freelance writer/social media enthusiast, living in Cluj Napoca, Romania. Her Blog is “Kittenhood” and today she is sharing her “How to make gingerbread out of felt, and hang them in the tree for Christmas”.… Read More...
North America’s Fastest Knitter Has a New Goal
I love this story from the Toronto Sun about the fastest knitter in North America, Lina Benne. The 49-year-old yarn shop owner from Mississauga entered a speed knitting contest on a whim back in 2004 and managed to knit … Read More...
Cinnnamon Stick Coasters
Learn how to make these beautiful coasters for your home — out of cinnamon sticks!
This would be a fun little project for the kids and think of the nice aroma of cinnamon drifting through your hands and house as … Read More...
White Yarn Christmas Wreath DIY
Better Homes & Gardens have the prettiest wreaths to make for Christmas. This Red felt rosettes and holiday berries Wreath add festive cheer to this simple wreath form wrapped in white worsted yarn is a real eye catcher.
24 Elf On A Shelf Ideas
Have you joined the Elf On A Shelf
Craze? We are yet to take on this craziness in our house but only time will tell for how long. If you are needing new ideas or just starting out with it … Read More...
Strawberry Christmas Tree Brownie Bite
O’ Christmas Tree, O’ Christmas Tree
Maybe because we just put up our Christmas tree these spoke to me. And it has a surprise with the strawberry under the frosting. Makes it a little healthy right? Erica also has some … Read More...