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...
Homemade for the Holidays, Day 11: Kool-Aid Lip Gloss
This would be a great one for kids to make for friends or family but this will take adult supervision. And be sure to read the notes on top carefully. You have to heat up the ingredients which will “cook” … Read More...
Free Christmas Snowman machine embroidery
This darling snowman machine-embroidery design is a gift to you from Anja Rieger. Go to her download page to get your free copy.
If you still want more check out these Machine Embroidery patterns on Etsy.
Project: Stamped Gift Card Holders
Need a fun way to give a gift card this year? The Lawn Fawn stamps blog has a wonderful video tutorial for making some fun stamped gift card holders, I love the cut out shaped pocket! Click here to watch.… Read More...
Free Christmas patterns from Mollie
Here are a couple more outstanding free holiday patterns from Mollie of Wild Olive:
Carol of the Bells hoop
Silver and Gold felt ornament
Thank you so much, Mollie!
Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy
Homemade for the Holidays, Day 10: Jack Daniels Soap Dispenser
Easy, festive and perfect for those who live in Tennessee OR drink whiskey OR have a sense of humor, showcase your homemade liquid soap in this Jack Daniels bottle. This is a fun and fast one from CurlyBirds. Get … Read More...
Rice Krispies Treats Christmas Trees
While I was out, you know, having a kid and all, I had a visitor over at my other blog. Glory, the uber-talented, uber-sweet baker behind Glorious Treats, stopped by and made Rice Krispies Treats Christmas tree pops. Too … Read More...
How to Host a Knitting Party
It might seem like we all have quite enough social obligations this time of year, thank you very much, but wouldn’t it be fun to take time in this buys season to unwind with some friends and just knit together? … Read More...
Farandole Cross Stitch Chart
Free from Brigitte Dadaux, this chart is titled Farandole. It is a lovely open floral design that may be stitched in the colors of your choice. Stitch it in a holiday scheme if you like to create an ornament for … Read More...
Christmas Tealight Lamp
The Party Artisan made this sweet candle wrap featuring a hand-drawn Christmas scene. Check it out!
Hanukkah Bento Box Ideas
Even if the kids are stuck going to school during Hanukkah, they can find something festive in their lunch box. Find ideas for making easy Hanukkah bento box lunches HERE at The Brass Paperclip Project. The edible candles are … Read More...
Peppermint Candy Stocking Ornaments
These are now my new favorite candies-melted-in-the-oven treats: Peppermint candy stocking ornaments. Personalized, no less. Find the step-by-step how-tos HERE at Sugartown Sweets.
Gingerbread Boy and Girl Pancakes For Christmas Holidays
A classic this time of year… but turned into breakfast. Make gingerbread boy and girl pancakes HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons.
The holiday season is the perfect time to get creative in the kitchen, especially when … Read More...
Free tat pattern: Snowflake triangle ornament
Diane (Lace-Lovin’ Librarian) shares her pattern for this pretty triangular “doodad” with a snowflake at the center. Wouldn’t it be pretty on your tree! Go to her post for the instructions.
Free Knitting Pattern: Squishy, Sentimental Scarf
This is not the sort of knitting project that you really need a pattern for, but Make It Handmade’s post about her Squishy Sentimental Scarf is a great reminder that all the little odds and ends left over from favorite … Read More...
Scented Oil Diffuser
Turn a dollar store vase into a scented oil diffuser with these simple steps. The lovely filler that you see? Dead flower stems from a fall garden cut back. Smart! Get the how to at Dollar Store Crafts — DIY … Read More...
How to embellish a gift bag with doilies and scrap paper
This idea and tutorial on how to embellish gift bags with paper doilies featured at the blog capungmungil camp is great for the up coming holiday season. Not only that I bet it would be a great way to dress … Read More...
