Now this is creative. Using some old salt shakers, Cindi at The Brass Paperclip Project DIY’d herself a lovely menorah. Check it out.
Wait…that’s not a pony…
A while back, I gave away a lot of rockin products from EK Success, including several of their new needlefelting kits. One winner, Donna Herron, got back in touch recently to show what she did with her kit. She … Read More...
Kelly Fletcher designs — in kits!
Kelly Fletcher gives the heads-up about her new line of embroidery kits! She says,
… Read More...I’ve just made my first embroidery kits available for sale – quite an exciting moment for me.
There are six different kits, two bigger designs and
Project: Stamped Christmas Holiday Clothes Pin Tags
These clothes pins are so darn cute! Perfect for gift tags or making ornaments to clip onto your tree. Find directions for making them over on the All That Scraps blog.
Clothes pin Christmas trees and lots of garland … Read More...
Snowman Felt Christmas Tree Ornament
Frosty comes to life on your Christmas tree in this fun (and easy-to-sew) felt ornament. BH&G has this delightful Snowman Felt Ornament pattern that everyone will love with his smiling face and carrot nose. These will also make cute gift … Read More...
Holiday Candle Holder
This evergreen-inspired candle holder would add some handmade warmth to your home this holiday season. Visit Paint Me Plaid for the tutorial.
A Penny Saved…
is a penny you can craft with! Take look at these crafty ideas to turn ordinary pennies into extraordinary things from Carol Rucker at Yahoo! Voices.
Save 43% on Helen Gibb DVD
Ribbonwork maven Helen Gibb is making her Beginner’s Guide DVD available temporarily at a greatly reduced price. She says,
… Read More...I believe that everyone should have access to good quality education and this is why I have reduced the price of
Lark Jewelry & Beading Half-price Sale!
Through December 11, many Lark Jewelry & Beading titles are on sale at Barnes and Noble (BN.com) and Amazon is matching most of their sale prices! Check out the list of sale items at Lark Jewelry & Beading!
The sale … Read More...
Free Embroidery pattern: Christmas Angel ornament
The lovely folks at Country Bumpkin are sharing this gorgeous angel ornament pattern, Celestina, as a thank you to their readers and supporters. The site says,
… Read More...Designed by Carolyn Pearce and featured in Inspirations issue 67. Lustrous pearls, sparkling beads
Free pattern: Gathered neck shift dress in size 12 & 18 months
Andrea from Go To Patterns and The Train To Crazy joins the Knock It Off series at Elegance & Elephants with a tutorial showing how she put together an outfit for her daughter, inspired by designer kid’s fashion she saw … Read More...
Tutorial: Teapot trivet and matching teacup coasters
Do you have a tea lover on your holiday shopping list? Connie from ReFabulous shows how you can make a pretty patchwork teapot trivet, with matching teacup-shaped coasters. She made them with pretty patchwork designs, but they’d also be nice … Read More...
Holiday Roundup: Edible Menorahs For Hanukkah
Crafting in the kitchen means you can turn anything into a fun edible, even candles. Here is a collection of eight, food-themed menorahs
you can make for Hanukkah
.1. A menorah from cupcakes and candy at Bright Ideas.
2. … Read More...
Freebie: Poinsettia Digital Stamp
Beccy’s Place has a lovely Poinsettia digital stamps for free, click here to download the uncolored version.
-Heather
Looking for more digital stamps? Check out the digital stamps at Design Bundle
A Special Christmas Garland
I’m betting you’ll love this fluffy looking Christmas Star Garland as much as I do. Hope yo have time to make one for this year. If not, copy the pattern and start on it for next year. I also think … Read More...
Doodler App – Alec Hess/Full Voice Media
Alec Hess is on a mission–a mission to allow everyone with a iPad or iPhone to learn to draw through the device they already have with them at all times. His app, Doodler, is a comprehensive learn to draw … Read More...
Pattern and Tute: ‘Oh Christmas Tree’ Cushion
Anorina of Samelia’s Mum made her Oh Christmas Tree cushion (pillow) saying it only takes a couple of hours and some fabric scraps. She machine stitched the applique tree pieces to a solid ground, then completed the front panel with … Read More...
Tutorial: ‘Starry Night’ Christmas tree skirt
Jennifer of Ellison Lane Quilts finished up her Deck the Halls series with this Christmas Tree skirt. The 12 star quilt blocks feature Aneela Hoey’s Cherry Christmas fabric collection. I never tire of an aqua and red color scheme, you? … Read More...
Free pattern: Deer quilt block
Julianna of Sewing Under Rainbow made this festive Christmas pillow as part of the Deck the Halls series at Ellison Lane Quilts. She used a paper piecing technique to create the deer quilt block that makes up the front. … Read More...
Thumbprint Christmas Light Craft
I don’t know about your children, but mind absolutely love getting their hands covered in any type of artistic medium. Markers and Paint are among their favorites. That is why I love when a craft actually purposes to get paint … Read More...