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...
Tutorial: Asymmetrical bow sash for a little girl’s dress
Alida from Alida Makes guest blogs in the Basic Bodice Design series at iCandy Handmade with a tutorial showing how to make an asymmetrical bow sash for a little girl’s dress. Usually a big bow is found at the back … Read More...
Recycled Holiday Jars
This tutorial is for the recycled jar craft, turning fridge throw aways into pretty containers for just about anything. There’s also a link within the post that tells you how to make them into candles –>> Repurposed Jars for the … Read More...
Freebie: Holiday Subway Art
Thrifty Finn shares three jolly subway art free printables, perfect for framing or shrink them down for a card front. Click here to download.
-Heather
Looking for more paper crafts ideas and supplies? Check some of our favorite … Read More...
Guest Post!! Holiday Favorites from Robin of Bird on a Cake
While I’m off in the hospital having a new baby, one of my favorite bloggers, Robin from Bird On a Cake is visiting. I love her sweets! They are always so clever and smart and cute, but somehow re-creatable, too.… Read More...
Tutorial | Vintage Book Page Tree Ornament
Francesca from Musings of a Brisbanite shares all the steps for making this ornament using vintage book pages. Of course you could use newer pages too! Click here to go to the download.
Using Up Yarn – Or A Christmas ExStringvaganza
Here are a few quick ideas for using up you scraps of yarn to make your packages look very special – and unique. Most need no instruction. Turn the plainest of paper into the most stylish packages under the tree. … Read More...
Tutorial | Handmade Christmas Card
I really like this card from Betty J of Bettys HandWerke. It has a vintage modern feel, and of course you can’t go wrong with a kraft background. Get the details on how to make it here. The … Read More...
Holiday Roundup: Celebrate Kwanzaa!
The Seven Days of Kwanzaa, an African tradition of celebrating the “first fruits” of the harvest, starts December 26th and ends with a feast and gift-giving. Here are a few ideas for hosting a Kwanzaa celebration.
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Christmas Cupcakes
Simple and adorable and so lovely for Christmas, I’m loving these Christmas “pudding” cupcakes made from an inverted cupcake. How very smart. Find the how-tos HERE at Little Inspiration.