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
Seasonal Band Sampler
I love band samplers. You can stitch them all in the same color or mix and match. You can stitch the entire sampler or do the individual bands on towels or for ornaments. There is a myriad of options that … Read More...
Sparkly Gift Tag Cookies
Oooh, cookies and icing and sparkle, right after my own heart! Find the step-by-step how-tos to cut out and decorate these sparkling, gorgeous holiday gift tag cookies HERE at Le Zoe Musings.
Wiener Dog Sandwich Cookies
So freaking cute and perfect and yet they are easy to make. And I don’t even have a wiener dog. Maybe Santa does, though, and I’m sure he’d appreciate you thought of him with these on the plate Christmas Eve. … Read More...
Easy Winter Flower Cookies
Easy is the way to go at this hectic time of year. Oh, who am I kidding? I always go for easy no matter what time of year. Find the how-tos to decorate these simple winter flower cookies HERE at … Read More...
Make Your Own Sleigh Bells
Make your very own set of sleigh bells to hang on your door or at the bottom of your staircase. Totally festive, really easy and don’t they look beautiful? Head over to Centsational Girl for the tutorial –>> Centsational Girl … Read More...
Pesto Crescent Roll Christmas Trees
I love these green pesto crescent roll Christmas trees because they are standing. Really. It’s the simple things! Make Christmas tree appetizers HERE at Hungry Happenings.
How to make recycled cookie cutter ornaments
Cookie cutters make great little frames to fill with all sorts of goodies. Pop on over to the blog Simply Me to see the easy tutorial on how to make recycled cookie cutter ornaments and get lots of ideas for … Read More...
Christmas Tree Cookie Puzzle
Yeah, that’s right. Make them work for that cookie!! Assemble the puzzle first, then maybe they can have a small piece. Gosh, I’m a mean mom. Find the how-tos for the cookie puzzle HERE at Things for Boys.
Beary Merry Christmas Treat Bag Printables
And did I mention they were free? These printables for teddy graham snack favors are great for those kids in schools that don’t allow super sugary sweets (ahem, like my daughter’s). Find them HERE at Bear Rabbit Bear Crafts.
Quick Knit: Boot Toppers
If you’re still looking for something to stitch up for someone for the holidays or a little treat for yourself now that all your holiday knitting is done, why not whip up some cute boot toppers?
These are little almost … Read More...
Nontraditional Advent Candles
Advent is a special time of year, marked by the anticipation of the coming of Christmas. For many families, the lighting of the advent wreath is a beloved tradition that adds to the excitement of the season. The advent wreath … Read More...
Tutorial: Twine and fabric bow napkin holders
Rebekah from Twinkle and Twine guests over at Prudent Baby with a tutorial showing how to make these twine and fabric bow napkin holders. They’d make a pretty addition to your holiday table. Get the tute.
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Tutorial: Mini Christmas Snowman softie
Onel from Onelmom shows how to make some itty bitty snowman softies. Look at them all bundled up for the cold in their scarves!! They’d be cute tucked into a mantelscape, hanging from the tree as ornaments, or attached to … Read More...
Tutorial: Quickie luxe faux fur vest
Jessica from Me Sew Crazy shows how to make this faux fur vest. The look is luxe, but it’s actually a quickie project. She doesn’t finish the edges, so it’s just a matter of cutting the pieces and sewing shoulder … Read More...