While I’m off having a baby, I asked some of my favorite go-to bloggers to share some of their holiday favorites. I know you already know Sue of Munchkin Munchies because I post on her clever, smart, cute and funny … Read More...
Chocolate Santa Candy Cups
Yes. That Santa cup is totally, one hundred percent edible. From the master of turning chocolate into adorableness, find the complete step-by-step how-tos to making edible Santa candy cups HERE at Hungry Happenings.
Couldn’t-Be-Easier Marshmallow Shapes
Seriously, I challenge you to come up with an easier idea for cutting shapes into marshmallows. Thank you, Jet-Puffed, for your StackerMallows. Find the how-tos to add marshmallow shapes to your hot cocoa HERE at tikkido.
Crochet Pattern Coaster or Scrubbie?
I know. You’re wondering why I am featuring a very simple coaster that almost any crocheter could make. (Get the free pattern here.) But, I do have my reasons.
First, as Annabelle states on her blog where the pattern … Read More...
Popcorn Snow Balls recipe
Yum, I wouldn’t mind tossing a few of these around. They’d be a lot more appealing thrown in the face, methinks. Make popcorn snowballs HERE at Random Thoughts of a Supermom.
Looking for some amazing Popcorn flavors? Check out … Read More...
24K Sneakers – Dream a Little Bigger
Last minute gift for the diva in your life? Or maybe the icing on your holiday outfit? Why yes, these gilded sneakers would be perfect. And Dream a Little Bigger has a tutorial on how to rock these babies out … Read More...
Eye candy: Bohemian Christmas mini quilt
A Christmas Challenge quilt by Monique Lelaie. Go HERE to see more entries.
Image credit: Association France Patchwork
Sunny Scarf Necklace
Take a look at this sunny yellow necklace scarf from Mel. For about $6, Mel created her own version of these trendy necklaces. See how easy it is at Mellywood’s Mansion.
Template: ‘Allotrope’ quilt block
AnneMarie of Gen X Quilters made this pillow using her Allotrope quilt block for the front. Love the pink and oranges together. She shares a template for it on her blog.
Image credit: Gen X Quilters
Fabulous Snow Globe Necklace
I love miniatures! I love snow globes! This is the perfect holiday pendant in my book. See how Jennifer made this super cute, tiny pendant at Eat. Sleep. Make.
Quick DIY Jewelry Refashion
Honor is sharing a quick, easy and inexpensive way to refashion your jewelry for new sparkle! Take a look at Honor’s tutorial for making these sparkling earrings – color coordinated with her sparkling green eyes – at Home Heart Craft… Read More...
Tips: Using Twill Ribbon
A Muse Studio has a great video and project ideas on how to use twill ribbon. You can stamp on, it, emboss on it and even color it with permanent markers. Find out more on their blog.
-Heather
Beeswax Candles
Sasha at What. No Mints? made a set of beeswax candles in all different shapes and sizes. These would made a great handmade gift for almost anyone. Learn how to make these for yourself.
Molly’s Sketchbook: Felt Christmas Tree Pins (tutorial)
I love these little trees and would like to take some for all the ladies and girls and hand them out at our Christmas Eve Celebration at my daughter’s this year! “Yippy”, I don’t have to have 20 + people … Read More...
Adorable Teddy
Sara Jessica of Cross Me Not has a Tiny Teddy for us to stitch that will be great for ornamenents or as part of gift tags or as part of other gifts. I can see adding this to a journal … Read More...
Christmas Holiday Roundup: Sweet Snowmen
There are a million, jillion, billion ideas out there for decorating snowmen cookies, cupcakes, marshmallows, cakes and cake pops (and more!). But here are a few of my favorites. Just a few. I’m missing about a million, jillion, billion more.… Read More...
Freebie: Altered Arts Magazine
As a special holiday treat Altered Arts magazine is offering a free download of the current issue of their digital magazine. Click here to flip through and find wonderful mixed media, collage art and altered paper crafts.
-Heather
Looking for … Read More...
DIY Cranberry Infused Vodka
I’m pleased to say that my baby has arrived. Which means… I can soon have a cocktail. What a pretty way to start this would be. Also, what a pretty gift for a party host. Infuse your own cranberry and … Read More...
Chocolate Bark Wreaths
Maybe it’s the post baby cravings, but I want to gobble up a thousand of these. And what a clever way to make chocolate bark, using a donut pan as a mold to make wreaths. Find the how-tos HERE at … Read More...
Frosted Twig Bouquet – Grow Creative
I love the look of all things glittery and frosted. This fun frosted twig bouquet by Grow Creative? Fabulous! And the “frost” here is something you probably have around the house–epsom salt. I’d love to see someone do this … Read More...