Laura Bray from Katydiddy shows how to make a personalized tea towel. It’s so pretty, you wouldn’t think of it as a quick last-minute gift. But a purchased tea towel and fabric markers make it easy. If you turned the … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a wrap skirt from a long scarf
This layered wrap skirt that Jessica from Me Sew Crazy (and SewSet, too) is so pretty! It was actually a quick project, given that she made it out of a long scarf. The hem and the fringing was alreade … Read More...
Guest Post!! Holiday Favorites from Jill of Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons
While I’m off having my second daughter, I asked a few of my favorite go-to bloggers to share some of their favorite holiday posts. Today I have Jill of Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons visiting. Jill’s supply of clever, … Read More...
Tutorial: Coffee sack Christmas stocking
Cathy from Trinkets in Bloom shows how to make a Christmas stocking out of a coffee sack. The large printed words become cool oversized graphics on the stocking. You can give it a faux fur cuff or leave it plain … Read More...
Tutorial: A bag for Corduroy
Corduroy is one of my most favorite children’s stories. It’s a story of compassion, of determination, and a homecoming. No wonder its a favorite for many families. Dana from MADE created a small doll-sized quilt and a special tote bag … Read More...
Transfer Photo Images to a Vase
Have you ever heard of Lazertran paper? I haven’t. But apparently you can use it to transfer a printout to a vase. You soak it and peel off the backing, then transfer it. I’m going to have to look into … Read More...
Tutorial: Burlap and fabric heart ornaments
Ruby fromZaaberry shows how you can make a simple heart ornament out of burlap and a knit print. They’d be cute on a Christmas tree, or tied on a gift. Or, if you’re one of those people who doesn’t… Read More...
Chocolate Chip Pancake Mix Gift AND 99 More DIY Gift Ideas
Yep, that’s 100 total. So if you’re still scrambling to come up with some DIY food gift ideas, you’re sure to find something on this list o’ links. Find them all HERE at Oh My Veggies.
Technique: Flower from Satin Ribbon
Jennifer turned satin ribbon into this lovely poinsettia embellishment, it makes for such an elegant card. Visit her blog Ferrellgraph-X and find out how she did it.
-Heather
Some Very Quick Gingerbread (Crochet, That Is)
Ursula has created these adorable and very easy Gingerbread tags and is offering a free pattern and tutorial for us! You can use them as gift tags, ornaments, fridgies, or as Ursula has done in this example – made a … Read More...
Hex Nut Honeycomb
Stephanie is sharing her DIY for making hardware store jewelry. What do you think of her hex nut honeycomb earrings? A bit more delicate than run of the mill hardware and tons more stylish! See how Stephanie made earrings, a … Read More...
Reindeer Cookies
If you get bored with gingerbread men, gingerbread men, gingerbread men everywhere, just turn him upside down and you have your Rudolph. Make reindeer cookies HERE at Sugar Swings!.
Christmas Tree Cookie Stacks
Such a sweet idea to turn cookies into festive Christmas trees… Make Christmas tree cookie stacks HERE at Big Bear’s Wife.
Thursday Round-Up | 5 Creative Gift Wrapping Ideas
Have you started your gift wrapping marathon? I’m still trying to find my gift wrap paper, but at least that gives me time to check out some creative gift wrapping ideas! Here are five that I love.
1. Use paper … Read More...
Tutorial: Quilted French press coffee cozy
Mandi of Making Nice shares how and why she made this handsome quilted cozy. Get the scoop and the tutorial.
Mandi’s tutorial on Making Nice showcases a charming quilted cozy designed specifically for French press coffee enthusiasts. With a … Read More...
Grinch and Cindy Lou Hoo quilted placemats
I love all things Grinch! Jessica of a little gray made these quilted placemats as part of the Holiday Craft Bash. She shares with her readers the applique pattern for the Grinch and Cindy Lou Who, plus instructions for … Read More...
Sparkle Glitter Glass Ornaments by Crafty Chica
Love the Crafty Chica!! And I get to share a seasonal tutorial from her that uses glass ornaments! There’s no fire or kilns needed. Just glitter (Kathy loves glitter, but then who doesn’t? Except for one somebody that Kathy … Read More...
Grumpy Cat art quilt
Cheryl of Muppin gives you Grumpy Cat. I’m laughing so hard! Go HERE to learn more about her art quilt.
Image credit: Muppin
A tribute quilt for Dada-ajoba
Just wow! Shruti of 13 Woodhouse Road made this portrait-style quilt to honor the memory of her husband’s great-grandfather. Known as Dada-ajoba, he started the family business that is still going strong at 100 years. It’s a sweet story of … Read More...
Cupcake Liner Christmas Trees
These beautiful Christmas tree decorations are made from festive cupcake liners. I really love the look of these and how easily they can be adapted to your own Christmas colors. Just switch out the cupcake liners to match your look! … Read More...