LiEr from ikat bag shows how to make a fleece winter hat. It’s a versatile shape. You can make it with or without the pom pom, or add an optional lining to the band to make it a foldover cuff. … Read More...
Free Knitting Pattern: Twisted Cable Headband
If you’re still looking for a quick holiday knitting project, or just something to keep your own ears warm (and I know I’ve been craving a nice wide headband worked in some Blue-faced Leicester I bought over the weekend!), look … Read More...
Tutorial | Paper Christmas Trees from Cupcake Liners
Lisa and Sarah from A Spoonful of Sugar are sharing this tutorial for making paper Christmas Trees using foam bases and cupcake liners
. They are adorable! Click here to get all the details.
Are you looking for more Christmas … Read More...
Make Your Own Cork Coasters
I think these coasters are just too fun! I love the simple designs that totally make a statement, and I think these would make wonderful gifts as well. You can get the tutorial over at Lana Red: Cork Coaster DIY… Read More...
Guest Post: Holiday Favorites from Lizy B.!!
As you read this, I’m in the hospital with a new baby, whom I’m sure is already sleeping through the night and saying her ABCs. I’m thrilled to bring you a super talented cookie decorating in my stead. Thank you, … Read More...
Freebie | Printable Pillow Gift Boxes
These printable pillow gift boxes from Picklebums are just perfect for wrapping oddly shaped presents. I love the colors too! Click here to go to the download.
Are you looking for more Christmas Holiday papers and supplies? Check out … Read More...
Secrets to a Perfect Snowflake Display
One thing is for sure, living in Florida…you don’t see snow. One way we can celebrate and learn about snow is by making paper snowflakes! Modern Parents Messy Kids shows you how to successfully display your family snowflakes!
14 Free Christmas Fonts
Hannah from Happily Ever After shares links to 14 of her favorite Christmas themed fonts. Best of all they are free for personal use! Click here to find all the links.
Looking for more fonts? Check these out at … Read More...
Zpaghetti Crochet?
Zpaghetti – not Spaghetti! This is an intriguing new fiber available on cones. It’s made with parts of what looks like tee shirt fabric that is leftover from the manufacturing process. So, what to make with it? Try these … Read More...
Freebie | Printable Fill-in-the-Blank Letter to Santa
This is a great one for the scrapbooks! Have your child fill out this letter from Louise at Feelin’ Crafty to take or send to Santa. I love how there is a spot to record the nicest thing … Read More...
Free Printable Gift Tags – Crafted
Just in time to get some holiday wrapping done, Crafted has generously offered these beautiful gift tags to help you personalize any gift. My favorite part? Not only are they perfect for Christmas (or belated Chanukah gifts), but the cute … Read More...
Tutorial: Making Ornaments
This time of year I bet there’s LOTS of us clayers making ornaments with clay elements. I’m a total bead freak so I often make ornaments from beads. Even better if some of them are clay beads and charms like … Read More...
Felt Poinsettia and Fabric Pillow (Pottery Barn Knock-off) Tutorial
Heather of “Thrifty Stories” was featured on “Knock off Décor” sharing her lovely her recreation her yearlong love affair with the Pottery Barn’s poinsettia pillow. It is a pillow that she has been lusting over for awhile now and today … Read More...
Pretty Breakfast Tray
isn’t it pretty? You can change the paper patterns to suit your tastes, but this would be a wonderful gift for mom or your sister. Would actually make a really nice Mother’s Day gift as well. Tutorial over at Mother … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a simple fabric candy cane ornament
Veronica from Sew Very guest blogs at The Sewing Loft with a tutorial showing how to make a simple fabric candy cane Christmas ornament. They’re quick to sew up, so you could make a bunch to tie on to your … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric play car carrier
Amber from Crazy Little Projects show show to make a little fabric carrier to hold a handful of play cars. When it’s folded up, it’s easy to stash in a purse or busy bag. Inside, there’s room to carry five … Read More...
What to do with a pretty button
Perhaps, like me, you lust for the luxe hand-painted mother-of-pearl buttons by Gerry Krueger of Older Rose, but you’re not sure how to use them to greatest advantage. Gerry shows several excellent applications of her beautiful work, including this gorgeous … Read More...
Win ‘Hand Stitch Perspectives’
Enjoy the video review by Sara of Crafts of Texture of Hand Stitch Perspective
s by Alice Kettle and Jane McKeating. Sara says,
… Read More...I think this is a great reference book for any professional, or craft student who is passionate
Win a copy of ‘Inspirations’
Carina of Carina’s Craftblog is giving away a copy of this issue of Inspirations magazine to two lucky readers of her blog. Go to her blog post to enter before December 16.
Pattern and tutorial: Peek-a-Boo house ornaments
Megan Noel reprises her tutorial for creating quick-and-easy, charming Christmas ornaments. This is the perfect way to use up your scraps of felt and novelty fabrics. And I think this would be a great project for school-age kids with just … Read More...