Kristen Duke from Capturing Joy guest blogs in the Swell Noel series at Positively Splendid with a tutorial showing how to sew up a special Christmas pillowcase. Each side is made from a different novelty print, so it’s like two … Read More...
Free pattern: Christmas pajamas for the little ones
Christmas pajamas are a tradition in many families. And Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shares a free pattern and tutorial so you can make a pair for your young child. The pattern she shares is for a size 4T, but … Read More...
Stenciled Teacup Candles for Christmas
Sew Country Chick made some adorable teacup candles with cute stenciled holiday details. Check out the tutorial!
You can see the full Christmas candle tutorial by reading the article above.
I love using Christmas scented essential oils
in my … Read More...
DIY Felt Mr. & Mrs. Gingerbread Couple Ornaments
I found this darling Mr. & Mrs. Gingerbread on ZEST Digital Magazine. I think we have all made Mr. & Mrs. Santa Clauses, but the gingerbread couple are darling. Create these whimsical felt gingerbread people to use as ornaments, gifts … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a toddler’s backpack from a pants leg
Sheri from Awesomesauce, and author of Confessions of a Refashionista: My Life on the Zig Zag, shows how to make a backpack for a toddler out of an adult’s pants leg. She gave it an oversized monogram on … Read More...
Homemade for the Holidays: Honey Coconut Lip Balm
Definitely good enough to eat, and only three ingredients! Amanda from The Frugal Greenish Mama shares her recipe and some packaging ideas too. Find it all here.
Pinecone Tree
Brilliant and beautiful don’t you think? This pine tree is made from a Styrofoam cone and the scales of a pinecone. The look is rustic and inviting and it’s oh so inexpensive! See the full tutorial over at House in … Read More...
10 Waldorf Christmas Crafts
The Waldorf Method of teaching has become increasingly popular in recent years. If you are interested in Waldorf, or practicing this method with your children, The City School- A Waldorf Initiative has a great list of Waldorf Christmas crafts. Check … Read More...
Project: Stamped Snowflake Puzzle
If your looking to make a fun gift for a younger child puzzles are perfect! Visit B-Inspired Mama for directions for stamping a simple wooden puzzle.
-Heather
Step it Up Knits Winner
Thanks so much to everyone who entered the Step it Up Knits
giveaway! There were a whopping 118 entries, and it was a lot of fun for me to see what level of knitting you all are at and what … Read More...
Snowman Sandwich Christmas Snacks
I keep singing the praises of Frosty for the snowman’s versatility when it comes to food. Seriously, you can turn anything edible into a snowman. Make a sandwich HERE at Creative Food.
Chocolate Tree Pops and Truffles
You know, I’ve made pretty chocolates before using chocolate transfer sheets
just once before, several years ago. I think it’s time to pull those sheets out again. Look how lovely they make these chocolate Christmas tree lollipops. And as a … Read More...
{Wedding Tutorial} Map Sign-In Canvas
What a fun way for your guests to sign in at a wedding, and leave a personal message for the bride and groom! You’ll find a tutorial for this project, along with instructions for cube table numbers, and dyed and … Read More...
Vintage Inspired DIY Tablescape
This pretty tablescape features lovely vintage elements like glass bottles, old books, a burlap runner, and a lace doily. Read all about the challenge that inspired it, and get all the details at Intimate Weddings.
Looking for more DIY … Read More...
Fun Christmas Donut Snowman Pops
Snowmen are the best. You can make an infinite number of edible versions. These pops are made from store-bought candy and donuts
. Easy as can be! Find the how-tos HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons.
Tissue Paper Candles
Easy Paper Crafts decorated some simple candles with tissue paper and a hair dryer. See how she did it.
Pine Cone Meringues
I heart you and all you have to offer, Winter, never leave. Except for when the snow is inconvenient. But otherwise, all things that mean Winter are fine with me. Find the tutorial to make these pretty pine cone meringues … Read More...
Free Pattern: Wee Elf Hats!
I love that knitter Woolly Wormhead refers to this pattern as “a chatty recipe,” because it’s the sort of thing you can make with whatever yarn and needles you have around and it will still make a really cute little … Read More...
Santa’s Christmas Countdown
Head to the dollar store to get what you need for this fun and festive Christmas decoration! Count down the days before the big day using this creative project. Get the how to at Crafts Unleashed here –> Santa’s Christmas … Read More...
Felt Santa Ornament Patterns
There are reindeer patterns too, but I just had to share these sweet Santas. Too cute for words and would make ideal gift. This teachers, mail carriers, and maybe your accountant (setting a self reminder here). Get the free pattern … Read More...