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...
Adorable Teddy
Sara Jessica of Cross Me Not has a Tiny Teddy for us to stitch that will be great for ornamenents or as part of gift tags or as part of other gifts. I can see adding this to a journal … Read More...
Christmas Holiday Roundup: Sweet Snowmen
There are a million, jillion, billion ideas out there for decorating snowmen cookies, cupcakes, marshmallows, cakes and cake pops (and more!). But here are a few of my favorites. Just a few. I’m missing about a million, jillion, billion more.… Read More...
Freebie: Altered Arts Magazine
As a special holiday treat Altered Arts magazine is offering a free download of the current issue of their digital magazine. Click here to flip through and find wonderful mixed media, collage art and altered paper crafts.
-Heather
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DIY Cranberry Infused Vodka
I’m pleased to say that my baby has arrived. Which means… I can soon have a cocktail. What a pretty way to start this would be. Also, what a pretty gift for a party host. Infuse your own cranberry and … Read More...
Chocolate Bark Wreaths
Maybe it’s the post baby cravings, but I want to gobble up a thousand of these. And what a clever way to make chocolate bark, using a donut pan as a mold to make wreaths. Find the how-tos HERE at … Read More...
Frosted Twig Bouquet – Grow Creative
I love the look of all things glittery and frosted. This fun frosted twig bouquet by Grow Creative? Fabulous! And the “frost” here is something you probably have around the house–epsom salt. I’d love to see someone do this … Read More...
Gilded Animal Bookends
Here’s a clever idea to dress up a child’s room with some style flair by recycling toys into sharp looking bookends. Get the full instructions over at Nellie Bellie –>> diy gilded animal bookend.
Painter’s Palette Wedding
This gorgeous floral wall is just one of the stunning details to amaze you in a Painter’s Palette Wedding featured at Green Wedding Shoes! Be sure to scroll through the entire post to see the hand-painted cake and other … Read More...
Art into Business – Anne Nye for D&L Art Glass
Business doesn’t come up much in my postings but D&L Art Glass has started this series with Anne Nye and it seems like a good thing to share with all of you. I personally make art for a living…for some … Read More...
Tutorial: Jewel and tulle neckline
Kristina J shows how to add some sparkle to the neckline of a top. It’s as easy as stitching down an inexpensive necklace. Brilliant! You can’t see it in this photo, but a strip of tulle is layered underneath the … Read More...
Tutorial: Mini clutch pouch to hold your necessities
Sew4Home shows how to make a mini clutch pouch, just big enough to hold your ID, your bank cards, and perhaps a bit of cash. It has a simple button and elastic loop closure. Inside, a couple of dividers will … Read More...
Burlap & Vintage Jewelry Luminaries
Add some sparkle and rustic charm to your wedding with burlap wrapped luminaries adorned with vintage jewelry pieces! Our own Home & Garden editor, Amanda Formaro, shares the quick and easy tutorial on her blog Crafts by Amanda.
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Tutorial: Seam finishes, four ways
Melissa from Melly Sews shares a post over at Keeping It Simple showing four ways to finish your seams. She shows an overlock stitch (made on a serger), a faux overlock stitch that you can make on your sewing machine, … Read More...
Woodworking Projects with Ana White
Hey all you Ana White fans out there, here’s a great post over at Craft Foxes interviews Ana. They talk about easy woodworking projects you can make for yourself. Check it out at Craft Foxes — Handmade Conversations — Easy … Read More...
Freebie: Snowman Digital Stamp
Crafty Sentiments Designs has a fun and frosty free snowman digi stamp to download, click here.
-Heather
Looking for more digital stamps? Check out the digital stamps at Design Bundle
Quick Gift for Kids: Spool Gnomes with Knit Hats
I love cute little handmade gifts and have been wanting to make my daughter some peg people for a while now. I was just going to paint them, but Jenni’s project from the Vintage Umbrella is a lot cuter.
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Peace Candle Set
Jade at Jaderbomb made an awesome set of blinged out candles for the holidays. I love this modern take on holiday decor! Visit the tutorial.
Christmas tutorial for a Santa bag and a felt embellished burlap wreath
Jen Marrs of “Four Marrs an One Venus” create this simple reusable “Santa” bags customized with felt initials. Lay them out under the tree every year and Santa will fill it up Christmas Eve night! We can guess at her … Read More...