We all know that making a gauge swatch is important, as is getting an accurate measurement and stitch count from that swatch. But that can be difficult if you’re knitting with a really fuzzy or textured yarn.
What I … Read More...
Knit Dishcloths to Clean Up Your Holiday Meal
It may be a little late to knit much for the table for Thanksgiving and Hanukkah, but you still have time to whip up a dishcloth or two to help you with the cleanup. And I don’t know about you, … Read More...
Felt Santa Wardrobe Ornaments
These darling “Felt Santa Wardrobe Ornaments” are on the Woman’s Day site and they are sharing all the supplies needed and instructions to make them and the wire hanger. Dress up your tree with these adorable ornaments.
Snowman/Reindeer/Elf Christmas Hats, made from old sweaters
Ashley is the mom to 3 wiggly kiddos and a wife to a very patient (with her craft clutter) husband. She hosts “Make it & Love it” where she is sharing these darling hat tutorials with complete instructions and patterns. … Read More...
Bird Seed Ice Ornaments
Oh the beauty and simplicity of these DIY ornaments is breathtaking! These ornaments are insanely creative and capture an earthy effect that is so easy to make.
I love that these are so fun that you will love for your … Read More...
Candy Dreidel
This year Hanukkah begins the evening before Thanksgiving.
Hanukkah is a major religious holiday but not all younger kids may understand what it is all about. Chocolate Dreidels are a fun and tasty way to introduce them to this holiday. … Read More...
DIY Cayenne Warming Muscle Rub
You might feel a little bit like a Chicken as you rub this into your aching muscles but its going to be well worth it. In face why not make a second batch and rub it into some chicken wings … Read More...
Tutorial: Christmas ornament bean bag toss game
Amy from Ameroonie Designs guest blogs in the Swell Noel series at Positively Splendid with a tutorial showing how to make a Christmas ornament bean bag toss game. The bean bags are shaped like Christmas ornaments. To play, you toss … Read More...
Heather’s tips for decorative stitches on your sewing machine
Most newer sewing machines come with oodles of decorative stitches. The designs vary from machine to machine but there are usually stars and swirly vines and sometimes little flowers and Greek key designs. Whatever the decorative stitches are on your … Read More...
Tutorial: Quilted infinity scarf
Laura from Craftstorming shows how to make a quilted infinity scarf. Her tutorial is part of the Winter Wonderland Pattern Anthology tour. Her infinity scarf is made from a layer of fleece and a layer of a soft fabric (she … Read More...
Tutorial: Christmas stocking pockets
Are you making a Christmas stocking this year? Suzanne from Winter Wonderings… shares a tutorial over at Welcome to the Mouse House showing how to add a pocket when making a stocking. You can use the pocket to hold a … Read More...
Tutorial: Ice cream carton cozy
Kyla from Funky Polkadot Giraffe guest blogs in the Bake, Craft & Sew Along at Skip To My Lou with a tutorial showing how to make an ice cream carton cozy. It’s like a coffee cozy, but instead of protecting … Read More...
DIY Candy Apple Wedding Favors
Have you been noshing on all the delicious varieties of apples available right now? If so, maybe you’ll want to take a trip down memory lane and treat your wedding guests to delicious candy apple favors! Intimate Weddings shares the … Read More...
Freebie | Printable Thanksgiving Collection
This free printable Thanksgiving Collection from Kim at Tomkat Studio includes just about everything you’ll need to pull off a lovely Thanksgiving dinner. You’ll get menu cards, invitations, assorted labels and even decor in the form of a banner and … Read More...
Freebie | Printable Thanksgiving Pillow Boxes
These little printable Thanksgiving pillow boxes from Sarah Hearts are great for stashing a small treat while dressing up your Thanksgiving table. You could also use the yellow one as a place card by writing a name in the … Read More...
Crochet At Play and Paper Play
This book is very aptly name. It’s full of enchanting patterns depicted on children at play. I am frequently asked for a cape for a little girl’s Little Red Ridinghood. Well, it’s here in … Read More...
Show & Tell | Handmade Thanksgiving Cards Using the Cricut
Stop by P.S. I Love You Scrapbooking to see these Thanksgiving cards made using the Create a Critter 2 cartridge with the Cricut machine. You’ll get more details on how the card was made here. Looking for Thanksgiving printables? … Read More...
Kids Craft – Gratitude Turkey
I am sure Turkey’s are the only beings that are truly NOT thankful for being a Turkey when it comes to Thanksgiving Day. These gratitude turkeys are a family tradition for happinessishomemade.net and they are so adorable it is easy … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour | Rock-a-Bye Baby
Etsy Shop of the Week – Wood Curve
This week’s featured Etsy shop is Wood Curve. Wood Curve features the wood working art of Scott Blackwell, a design engineer with an artistic bent. Blackwell realized there was a lack of unique modern furniture at reasonable prices, so … Read More...