Oh burlap, how I love thee! Aren’t they fun and festive and rustic too? Whether or not you partake in the ritual of stuffing stockings, these would still make for marvellous Christmas decorations. Get the scoop over at Design, Dining … Read More...
Giveaway Winner (Times Three) Announced!!!
Here are the books that were offered for each Giveaway and the entry for each. Congratulations to each winner – and thank you to all who entered. There are some great links on a couple of the Giveaway Comments, so … Read More...
Review and Giveaway: Confessions of a Refashionista by Sheri Pavlovic
Confessions of a Refashionista
: Life on the Zig Zag
is a collection of 50 DIY fashion projects. It’s brainchild and self-published book by Sheri Pavlovic from Mensch T’s and the blog Awesomesauce. She’s pulled some of her most … Read More...
DIY Felt Mitten Garland Tutorial and Pattern
What could hold more holiday appeal than Kelly’s mitten garland next to the wooden sled, this picture would make a lovely greeting card. Back to the mitten garland! Kelly of “Live Laugh Rowe” is an amazing crafters and uses felt … Read More...
Winter Swirls
Kelly Runde has shared with us her lovely Winter Swirls pattern. Just click on the image in the blog post to be taken to a pdf file of the free pattern for a great free ornament chart. Check it out.
A Giveaway of All the Crafting and Cooking Books You’ll Ever Need
At least it feels that way. Yowza to the bundles of books being given away from Quarry Spoon and Craftside. All your holiday baking, candy making and DIY gift giving is covered in these book prizes. For the first giveaway … Read More...
Tutorial: Rudolph the Red Nosed Throw Pillow
Liz from Cotton & Curls shows how she made this Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer throw pillow. She printed the reindeer illustration on the fabric for the pillow. A red yarn pom pom gives him his big ol’ shiny nose. … Read More...
Vintage Style Glittered Ornaments
A simple project with lots of glittery fun. What crafter doesn’t like glitter after all? So brighten up your already festive decorations with some glass ornaments and glitter. Tutorial –>> vitamini handmade: Vintage-style glittered ornaments.
Tutorial: Lace covered holiday dress for little girls
Stef from Girl. Inspired. joins the Basic Bodice Design series at iCandy Handmade with a tutorial showing how she made a lace covered dress for her little girl. I’m loving the black lace with the champagne satin under layer! It’s … Read More...
Free pattern: Elf hand puppets
Susi from Lilla Luise guest blogs at Wild Olive with a free pattern and tutorial for making a pair of Christmas elf hand puppets. Love!! Get her pattern and the how-to.
[photo from Wild Olive]
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Are you obsessed with crafting? Do you treat crafting like a sport? When it comes to skill, are you the Martha Stewart of your local town? Is crafting a huge part of … Read More...
Tutorial: Mini Boden-inspired snap shoulder raglan tee
Melissa from Melly Sews guest blogs in the Knock It Off series at Elegance & Elephants with a how-to for this raglan sleeved tee with snaps at the front shoulders. She made it for her little boy, but it would … Read More...
Free Pattern: Reindeer Tracks Cowl
I have a pretty long-running obsession with projects that use slipped stitches with the yarn in front so that the extra yarn becomes a decorative feature in the project. I knit a baby blanket this way that’s still one of … Read More...
Project: Stamped Bangles
These bangles are really stunning! They are made using acrylic fragments, stamping and glitter. Not only would they make lovely jewelry pendants but also gift tags, cell phone charms, etc. Visit the Stampendous blog for all the details.
-Heather
Tutorial | Photo Block Ornament
Are you looking for a unique ornament or gift? Try this photo block ornament tutorial by Melanie at Bear Rabbit Bear Crafts. She shares two options for making these : painted or covered with paper. Click here to go … Read More...
Gift Idea: Homemade Grill Rubs with Free Printable
It’s not easy making a homemade gift for a guy. At least the guys in my life are hard to shop for, let alone create for. This tutorial sounds about right. Find the recipes, packaging how-tos and link to a … Read More...
Cookie Pop Props for the Elf on the Shelf
So you know how I just posted minutes ago on these cute carrot nose cookie pop props from Sue of Munchkin Munchies, and how clever she is with all of her cookie pop props? Need another chuckle? Check out … Read More...
Snowman’s Carrot Nose Cookie Prop
From she who also brought you such inventive cookie pop props as the Groucho Marx glasses, Jack O’ Lantern smiles, and neckties… how about a snowman’s carrot nose? Make them HERE at Munchkin Munchies.
Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups Trees
My favorite candy turned into Christmas trees would be too much for me to resist. I love this sweet, simple idea, aptly created (with how-tos included) HERE at Sweet Simple Stuff.
Needing Reese’s peanut butter cups in bulk? Check … Read More...
Cookie Display Snow Globes
If these cookie dioramas-turned-snow globes are a new trend, then I’m absolutely on board, not just for Christmas, but all year long (Easter bunny and eggs for Easter, a beach scene for summer, trees for Arbor Day…). I find them … Read More...