Ruffled tees are sooo versatile for girls! They’re cute with a pair of jeans, but can also look sweet with a skirt. VixenMade shows how you can make one. She starts with a store-bought t-shirt and adds the rows of … Read More...
Tutorial: Throw pillow with charm square ruffles
Sew4Home shows how to make these pretty ruffled throw pillows. The ruffles are pieced from charm squares . The precut squares are a real time saver, but you could also cut your own squares using fabrics from your scrap stash. … Read More...
Snowy Scene Ornaments
Don’t you just love these beautiful snowy ornaments? Using faux snow and other small items, you can make these stunning decorations to be used on your tree, given as gifts or even hung on a garland. Get the tutorial here … Read More...
Knit a “Monster” for a Kid in Connecticut
Anyone who’s ever watched “Sesame Street” knows that not all monsters are bad. Monsters, in fact, can be a source of comfort and protection. A knit monster is a great symbol of love and happens to also be pretty quick … Read More...
Project: Rocking Santa Candy Treat
This Santa really knows how to rock and roll! The Fresh and Fun blog has directions for making a fun rocking candy treat using a Hersey Nugget.
-Heather
Wednesday Round-Up | Free Printable Gift Tags
If you’re in the midst of wrapping gifts, this round-up should come in very handy. Here are links to five different free printable gift tags.
Are you looking for more Christmas Holiday papers and supplies? Check out these printable … Read More...
Chocolate-Covered Nutter Butter Penguins
Dark chocolate Nutter Butter
penguins with marshmallow bellies. That’s what these are, and I can’t describe them any better. Except maybe with the word “adorable.” Make them HERE at Hungry Happenings.
Looking for more Penguin party ideas? Check out … Read More...
Gingerbread Man Jelly Shots
Not drunk enough from your snowman JellO shots? Then make some gingerbread man JellO shots. Find the recipe HERE at Rock UR Party. Looking for Christmas themed Cookie Cutters, then check these out.
JellO Shot Snowman Pops
Pina colada snowman JellO shots. On a stick. I think these were made for me. Pure and utter brilliance. Find the recipe and how-tos HERE at She Knows.
Looking for cake pop sticks? Check these out.
Berry Ornament Fruit Platter
It’s always good to throw something healthy on the Christmas table… like this lovely berry “ornament.” Find the step-by-step how-tos HERE at Sew Woodsy.
Fun Christmas Santa Bento Box Idea
Trap Santa in your kids’ lunch boxes! Make a Santa bento HERE at Creative Food. Such a fun way to send food to school or to enjoy an afternoon festive tea.
Looking for Bento boxes? Check these out in … Read More...
Free Goodies from Heather Trimlett
Heather Trimlett has always been one of my favorite bead makers out there. She was my inspiration when I began bead making and her meticulous handiwork at the torch keeps me forever inspired. I just received her newest newsletter and … Read More...
Finds: Winter Sculpture
So I’m stretching it a bit but these are are all neat winter themed or winter coloured sculpture on Flickr – from the quirky to the whimsical to the lovely.
1. Tea Break, 2. blue fish vase revisited, … Read More...
Tutorial: Getting to know your new sewing machine
So you’ve decided you want to learn to sew. And you’ve got a new (or new to you) Janome sewing machine sitting in front of you. Amber from Crazy Little Projects has written a post to help you get to … Read More...
Tutorial: Faux fur infinity scarf
Anneliese from Aesthetic Nest shows how to make a faux fur infinity scarf. This would make a great last minute Christmas gift! Who wouldn’t love a loop of soft faux fur to warm their neck on a cold winter day? … Read More...
Christmas Tree Gift Toppers
These adorable gift toppers are made from nature’s craft supplies – twigs! A wonderful decoration for that very special gift this year. Make these with your kids too, an easy family friendly project. Get the tutorial here –>> DIY Christmas … Read More...
Free pattern: Whimsical Christmas stocking large enough to hold small gifts
This whimsical Christmas stocking is sooo awesome! Kathleen from Grosgrain shares a free pattern and tutorial for making one. She designed the stocking to be large enough (and wide enough at the top) to accommodate larger stocking stuffer presents. The … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a skirt for your Elf on the Shelf
Hayley from Welcome to the Mouse House whipped up a skirt for the Elf on a Shelf who is causing so much trouble in their house this Christmas season. She wrote up a tutorial showing how to do it, so … Read More...
Personalize stockings with felt & the falling flakes stocking tutorial
Many of us do not have the time, money or interests in making or buying an expensive monogrammed Christmas stocking. Rachel of “imagine gnats” is sharing her tutorials on how to personalize your falling flakes stocking without breaking out the … Read More...
Project: Snowflake Ornament
These pretty shiny stamped snowflake accents would make great holiday ornaments, gift tags or even book marks. Find a video tutorial on how to make them using stamps, dies and embossing over on the Stamping Imperfection blog.
-Heather