Stacy from Stacy Sews shares a tutorial over at Bernina’s We All Sew showing how to make a pair of convertible mittens out of an old sweater. The tip of the mittens can be folded back so your fingers are … Read More...
Tips for sewing through thick fabrics
Abby Glassenberg from While She Naps, and author of Stuffed Animals: From Concept to Construction
, knows a lot about sewing through thick fabrics. It happens a lot when sewing through layers of fleece and fur when making softies. … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew fabric Christmas tree
This fabric Christmas tree by Teresa from Sewn Up looks like it requires some complicated piecing, but in fact it’s a no-sew project. She shares a tutorial showing how to do it. Go to her blog for the how-to.… Read More...
Mustache fabric and ‘The Mustache’ store
Such cute mustacheness, this fabric swatch brightened my morning. It’s part of the Menswear fabric collection by Timeless Treasures. On a personal note, I recently popped in to The Mustache store in Fayetteville, Arkansas while taking in the holiday lights … Read More...
Free pattern: Funky Christmas stocking
Full of Fluff shares a free pattern for making these quick sew Christmas stockings. The pointed cuffs and angled sides give them a funky personality. Get the free patter and tutorial on their blog.
[via Cut Out + Keep]… Read More...
Project: Snowman Shaker Box Ornament
When you shake this adorable snowman ornament and snow falls around him! Wendy over at Paper Craft Planet has directions for making fun stamped shakerbox tree ornaments. You could also add a photo for a great personalised ornament too!
-Heather
Guest Post!!! Holiday Favorites from Sue of Munchkin Munchies
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...