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...
Sewing Tutorial: Felt Gingerbread House Toy For Christmas
Heather from Feather’s Flights shares a tutorial showing how she made a fun felt gingerbread house toy for her young son. Her son can decorate the felt house with “candy” pieces again and again and again. It’s a fun holiday activity that also … Read More...
Gift ideas for sewing bloggers
Elizabeth from Simple Simon & Co. has a post that you’ll want to make sure that Santa sees. It’s a collection of gift ideas for sewing bloggers. Many of the items on her list would also be good for sewers … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY no-sew color blocked oxfords
Anna from Plan B shares a tutorial over at 2nd Funniest Thing showing how you can DIY the look of these color blocked designer oxfords. She starts with a pair of plain oxfords or lace up shoes, and then adds … Read More...
Project: Stamped Candle
Forget buying those expensive candles with fancy designs, make your own! Lawn Fawn has a video tutorial for stamping on candles, these make perfect gifts or make a bunch to decorate your home this holiday season. Click here for the … Read More...
Freebie | Welcome Winter 3×4 Journaling Cards
Welcome winter with these colorful 3×4 journaling cards from Holly Humbert. You won’t feel gloomy if you use these cards! Click here to go to the download.
Looking for more Art Journal supplies? Check these out on Etsy.
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It’s Official. I’ve Been Crochet Honored!
Look what I just won! I’m very honored, to say the least. The article which accompanies this award can be seen here . I love it that Kathryn ‘gets’ what this blog is about. My goal is to bring you … Read More...
Elf Yourself Printable
By now the kids are sure to be getting restless and this ELF Yourself printable is a fun way to keep them busy. Print off some photos or have them draw their own faces if photos are not an option. … Read More...
Tutorial: Saint Nick Decoration
Here’s another offering from Sculpey.com written by Lianne and Paul Stoddard. This Saint Nick decoration is cheery, perfect to perk up your mantel this holiday season.
Tutorial: Refashion a crewneck sweater to a drape front cardigan
Hanna from Oh Everything Handmade turned a sweater on its side in this crewneck to drape front cardigan refashion. The ribbed hem of the sweater becomes the neck and front opening, and the horizontal stripes become vertical stripes. She shares … Read More...
Tutorial: Reusable round fabric gift box
Looking for a unique way to package a special gift? This round fabric box might be just the thing. It’s fully lined so it’s just as pretty on the inside as it is on the outside. It’s reusable, too. Make … Read More...
Small Christmas gifts DIY
Alexander lives in Volgograd and blogs at “Kalinka” has two ideas for us. First how to make a quick and easy holly from felt and a darling Sewing Pattern for a toy horse made of felt as Christmas tree ornaments. … Read More...
Tutorial: His and hers laptop sleeves
Nicole from The Felted Fox shares a tutorial showing how to make a pair of his and hers laptop sleeves. Both are made from felt and have sleek, modern designs. Either one would make a great Christmas gift! The Hers … Read More...
Freebie: Vintage Chirstmas Printable
Download this lovely vintage Christmas printable for free from Crafty Secrets. This would make a great card front or framed for home décor!
-Heather
Looking for more paper crafts ideas and supplies? Check some of our favorite supplies out … Read More...
Free Headband Knitting Patterns
We’re at the beginning of what promises to be a long week of really cold temperatures and several bands of winter weather where I live, which has me thinking of lots of different ways to keep warm and knitted head … Read More...