Cute, cheerful, and adorable. I’m pretty sure there are other adjectives to describe Happy Abby’s wooden peg dolls, but “happy” seems to cover it. I’m not sure anyone could feel anything else while looking at these peg dolls. There’s … Read More...
Happy Holidays!
Have a very, very happy polymer clay Christmas and holiday season! Ines shares an adorable snowman tutorial on her Flickr.
Simple Holiday Centerpiece
With a bag of candies and a plate on hand, anyone can add this simple candle centerpiece to their holiday table. via Good Housekeeping You are going to need some Peppermint candies
too.
Candles with Rub On Decals
Helena of Craft & Creativity made a set of festive candle holders using rub on decals. The lacey look and angel motif are great for the season. See more variations on this idea here.
Happy Holidays to All
HAPPY HOLIDAYS
Jewelry Advent
I love this idea from Mel – she made an advent calendar that becomes bottle cap jewelry for her daughter to complete. If your little ones like to craft and love jewelry, this would make a great gift idea. Get … Read More...
{Monday Moods at DIY Weddings} Champagne Shimmer
Lots of sparkle and a soothing neutral color palette lend an elegant air to this lovely inspiration board featured at Postcards & Pretties!
Inspiration: Stamped Tray
Wow, this tray filled with stamped ATC size cards is amazing! See more pics of this fantasic project from Jill Foster using brand new stamps from Penny Black over on her blog Inspired by.
-Heather
Washi Tape Candles
Samelia’s Mum shares a couple tips on decorating candles with washi tape to spruce up a plain candle.
How to make fringed Christmas tree shaped garland
Over at the blog Punk Projects there is a fun tutorial on how to make fringed Christmas trees that look cut strung together in a garland.
How to make a Christmas music covered recycled vase
If you like to give flowers or decorate with them why not cover some tin cans with some Christmas sheet music and beaded trim. Pop on over to the blog Wag Doll for the easy and quick tutorial.
Clean Solar…Glass Roof Tiles
Most of the time the posts here are crafty or art oriented. Every once in awhile I have to post cool tidbits that are more technological. This is about solar power and glass roof tiles. Found this information on Facebook … Read More...
Christmas Charts
Looking for some last minute Christmas projects? Brigitte Dadaux has a holiday round up that has a ton of free charts from elaborate like these bells to simple like some tiny trees and every thing in between. Even if you … Read More...
Painted Mugs
I’m sure you’ve seen the mugs around the net that use Sharpies for their designs. I haven’t tried them myself but have heard mixed reviews. This design doesn’t use a Sharpie but rather a pen specially designed for ceramic. Get … Read More...
Free hand-embroidery patterns
Embroidery is a wonderful form of art that has been around for centuries. It involves decorating fabric or other materials with needle and thread to create beautiful designs. It’s an excellent form of self-expression and can be a great … Read More...
Technique: Stamped Faux Embossing
This card looks like it’s got dimension, like it’s been embossed but it hasn’t. Visit the Design Memory Craft blog and find out how to faux emboss using two different color inks (or markers in this case) for making a … Read More...
DIY Beaded Napkin Rings
Take a look at these pretty, beaded napkin rings. Selina says these are perfect for beginners. I think they’d make a nice addition to adorn any table setting and would also make a thoughtful handmade gift. See how Selina made … Read More...
Blanket Boy
I think this blanket boy is so cute that I wanted to be sure to share it with you. You can get the pattern on this site.
Then I ran across these and fell in love with them too. … Read More...
Free hand-embroidery patterns
This week, we’ve gathered the greatest hand-embroidery patterns for you to try! We offer something for everyone, whether you’re a novice or an expert. Our free patterns range from simple cross-stitch designs to more complicated flower and animal motifs. With … Read More...