My Day-Glo Nordic Christmas Stocking is one of those projects that started out as one thing and morphed into something else. I’m happy it did, though. And I’ve got a tutorial below showing how to make it.
For the #FabulouslyFestive … Read More...
Project: Stamped Notebook
Keep track of all your thought and ideas in style with a stamped notebook journal. Hero Arts has directions and this project includes sneak peeks of some of their soon to be releases stamps and products.
-Heather
DIY Christmas Decor
Lisa has some nice tutorials on her site “Grey Luster Girl” and I found two she posted to share with you. Lisa recreated this “DIY Dollar Store Reindeer Makeover” and her “DIY Felt Cone Christmas Tree” made from an empty … Read More...
Knit a Sweet Hat for Your Little Pixie
Pixie hats are kind of irresistibly cute, and Eddie from Eddie’s Room has a really cute one inspired by the nisse, which is a Scandinavian elf-like creature who is usually represented in Denmark as having a pointy, wooly, red hat.… Read More...
Gold Wreath Tutorial
And after a simple hiatus yesterday when we discussed things other than Christmas, we are back with Christmas wreaths!
More than a tutorial, this is an idea and a wonderfully implemented one at that!
In fact, this is one idea … Read More...
Brownie Snowballs
Snowball fight! Who doesn’t love a good snowball fight? Especially if it includes snowballs that you can eat!
These kind of remind me of the pink snowballs that I used to get at the store. I’m sure this version is … Read More...
DIY Long Bling Necklace
This statement piece necklace is just that a “Statement Piece”. I really love the rectangle beads as opposed to always seeing round beads. (I am a little different like that).
This necklace is nice and long and suitable for a … Read More...
Party Idea – Ugly Sweater Party
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...