Linda from Desert Designs shared a tutorial over at Ricochet and Away! showing how to make a chenille scarf. Rikka from Ricochet made a version for herself, but didn’t have enough fabric for the 7 layers that Linda’s tutorial used. … Read More...
Tutorial | Cardboard Gingerbread House Gift Tags
I love this idea from Julee at Warm Hot Chocolate for making gingerbread house gift tags from cardboard. This is a great one to do with kids! Click here to see more.
Free pattern: Felt Christmas cookies
Jessica Peck from Sweetie Pie Bakery shares a free pattern for sewing up some yummy felt Christmas cookies. They look just like the for real ones I made last weekend, though mine had a lot more calories and fat grams … Read More...
Do Not Panic! Get One (Or More) Of These For The Crocheter In Your Life.
Here are a few great ideas for gifts for the crocheter in your life:
High End – Caron Etimo Tulip Crochet Hooks
Not so high end but wonderful:
Yarn!! Nothing could be finer!
High End (available online or at your … Read More...
Freebie | Printable Christmas Card
Think it’s too late to send out holiday cards? Think again! You friends and family will still be happy to receive a greeting even after December 25th. To speed things up a bit you can download this free printable card … Read More...
Extra Large Gingerbread Folk
Not only more to eat, but so much more of a canvas to decorate. Bring on the little hands! Make jumbo gingerbread folk HERE at Sweetapolita.
Giant Gingerbread cookie cutters
Tutorial: Candy Cane Charms
Another little candy cane tutorial on video – the charms would be perfect for earring dangles or bead ornaments.
Elastic Headband with Trim
Arica has a great tutorial to share for this pretty headband made from elastic cord and beautiful trim. She designed her headband for a speakeasy-themed birthday party. I think it would also add some sparkle to a new year’s ensemble. … Read More...
Tutorial: Screenprinting your own designs
Freezer paper stencil works great when you want to print one (or a few) designs on to fabric. But when you want to print more than a few of your designs, screenprinting is the way to go. You’ll need to … Read More...
Tutorial: Girlified hoodie
Shannon from Little Kids Grow shows how she upcycled a couple of knit shirts into her Girly Girl Hoodie. She “girlified” the sporty shirt by adding rows of ruffles on the front pocket. It’s cute in an adult size, but … Read More...
Tutorial: Lovely tulle skirt
Liz from Cotton & Curls shows how to make a tulle skirt, lovely for a Christmas party or New Year’s Eve. Go to her blog for the tute.
[photo from Cotton & Curls]
Sunny Citrus Ornaments
I’ve seen orange slice ornaments over the years many times. But this is the first time I’ve seen a star made from the orange peel, how smart! A pretty decoration for Christmas or really, anytime. See the post –>> Sunny … Read More...
New Release: Single Cricut Images
Oh, how happy this announcement from Provocraft made me! They are now offering Cricut single die cuts for download! No need for a cartridge or buying a whole digital set if there is just one (or more :)) images that … Read More...
Festive Hostess Gift Idea
Cathie & Steve have a really great idea for a hostess gift on their blog – altering a store-bought glass candle with a cute little Christmas tree, Mod Podge
, and more. Check out their tutorial.
Celebrating 10 Years in Yarn
Clara Parkes at Knitter’s Review has been looking back at the year that was in knitting for 10 years now, and her look back at the past decade in knitting shows how truly far we’ve come in a relatively short … Read More...
Cute Christmas Tree Cross Stitch
Irina’s Cute Box Blog is sharing a cute and simple Christmas tree Cross Stitch that is really simple and easy to work up and will look lovely on a card or in a frame. There’s still time to work up … Read More...
Raccoon Coffee Cozy – Imagine Gnats
I’ve got to admit, when I heard Imagine Gnats was having a Raccoon week on her blog, I was a little skeptical. In my yard, raccoon are giant, menacing threats to my safety. However, once I saw how completely adorable … Read More...
Russian Doll Necklace – Rakunshop
Quirky and cute are two of my favorite adjectives for jewelry. And both apply heavily to Rakunshop’s wonderful assortment of items. So if you’re hunting for a last-minute gift or shopping for yourself with one of those fabulous Etsy gift … Read More...
Vogue Knitting Pass Winner!
Sorry for my slowness announcing the winner of the Vogue Knitting Live marketplace pass. My daughter is home from school — for 19 days straight! — and I haven’t quite adjusted to only working during naptime just yet.
Anyway, the … Read More...
How to make a Brownie Christmas Tree
Now THAT is a Christmas tree. And a whole lotta brownies. Find the recipe HERE at Parents.com. (You need to register to view the recipe, but registration is free.)
If you are looking for a yummy tasting boxed brownie … Read More...