I have made T-shirt yarn before, and while it’s rather a tedious process it is pretty fun to knit with, and it is a great way to reuse shirts that might be stained or otherwise unusable.
Here’s another method for … Read More...
Project: Thanksgiving Placecards
Stamp up some fun place cards for your Thanksgiving table this year, find all the directions over on the Val by Design blog.
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A Crochet Tee-Tote-Torial
Wouldn’t a bunch of these be really nice to have around the house to hold all kinds of things? Adriana offers a free pattern and tote-torial on her blog. I’m thinking we should work up some of these in colors … Read More...
Three Ingredient Silly Putty – A Million Moments
If you’re looking to keep little hands busy over the holiday season, then this tutorial on making silly putty from A Million Moments is just perfect. Silly putty takes only minutes to throw together and uses just three ingredients: school … Read More...
Thanksgiving From Living the Creative Life Blog
Thanksgiving is five days away! Can you believe it? While your doing last minute crafts and preparing for baking the feast (or heading to the feast), take a moment and head over to Living the Creative Life Blog, where … Read More...
Project: Stamped Towel
Line a basket filled with home made cookie with a pretty stamped tea towel and you’ve got the perfect hostess gift! Find a video tutorial for the towel over on the Hydrangea Hippo blog.
-Heather
Ways to Help the Philippines
Several yarn companies and other knitterly groups are donation a portion of sales to Philippine disaster relief, and a great way to keep up is with this post over at the Ricefield Collective.
If you don’t know about Ricefield, it’s … Read More...
Win a Quinn for You and a Friend
Start the gift giving season on a high note by entering to win a Quinn bag
from Jordana Paige for yourself and one for a friend!
All you have to do is like Jordana Paige on Facebook and enter your … Read More...
Ornament Party Idea
DMC’s Emma Broidery has been sharing ideas for Holiday crafting over the last few weeks and a recent post was chock full of embroidery ideas. And the idea was centered around having an ornament party. What a fun plan! Get … Read More...
Santa Racoon
Rebecca of Hugs are Fun posted this unique little pattern recently. It features an animal that is not always associated with Christmas, though after seeing this ornament, I am not sure why. Now when I see raccoons, I will think … Read More...
Homespun Hanukkah Garland Tutorial
This “homespun Hanukkah garland tutorial” is on Joann.com. This is adorable to display during Hanukkah and they have a pictorial tutorial downloadable pattern and instructional PDF file. About: The festival is observed by the kindling of the lights of … Read More...
Triangle Pattern DIY Pillow
I am loving the easy way this triangle pattern pillow was created.
With geometric shapes on on trend right now this is a cool hack using a potato!
Kristi Murphy’s designs are simple, elegant and full of creativity. Her patterns … Read More...
Molly’s Sketchbook: Hanukkah Dreidel Coasters
Another lovely project from “Molly’s Sketchbook: Hanukkah Dreidel Coasters” over on Purl Bee where the tutorials are so wonderful and all the finished items are always perfect and they show you where to buy all the supplies you need for … Read More...
Free pattern: Reversible insulated table runner with decorative ends, #TurkeyTablescapes
We do Thanksgiving at my mom’s house every year. It doesn’t matter whether there are 5 of us or 15 of us, she makes the same amount of food. A LOT. Even on her long dining table, it’s a … Read More...
Cheesy Turkey Snack
Need a cute and healthy snack for your kids? Check out these turkey treats!
It can be hard to get the kids to eat healthy treats, but you won’t have that problem when you serve up these cute cheese turkeys. … Read More...
Easy and Fun Christmas Vegetable Platter
Don’t be caught in a pickle (pun totally intended) when you’re asked to bring a “share plate” to your next street party. This Cucumber Christmas tree is sure to amuse the guests. Finish off the bottom with some dip or … Read More...
Handmade Hanukkah Felt Banner Decoration
What bright and lovely color for “Hanukkah Felt Banner” and your door would greet your guests with the Vibrant felt and blue-and-white ribbons attached with glue pair up for a warm welcome at the front door. Fold over the top … Read More...
Owl printable and Advent calendar
This is beyond a cute idea and not only that you can download all the owl printables so you can make this Advent calendar just like Tanya did. Pop on over to the blog Like a Playground for the full … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew one shoulder t-shirt refashion
Anne from WobiSobi shows how you can refashion a plain t-shirt into a one shouldered tie top tee, quick and easy. The shirt is split and tied into two knots at the shoulder, and there’s a pretty drape across the … Read More...
Tutorial: Add kitty ears to a hoodie
Hoodies are a favorite winter layer for my daughter. Given how much she loves kitties, a hoodie with kitty ears would be all kinds of awesome to her. Rachel from Imagine Gnats shows how you can add kitty ears to … Read More...