Are you looking for a simple ornament that your children can make entirely on their own? Look no further than this adorable ornament using just paper, craft punches, clear plastic ornaments and ribbon. You can find the how to over … Read More...
Create a Forest Wonderland {Kid Craft}
Sensory activities are a wonderful way of teaching your children about different topics. With the winter and holiday season upon us, why not create a winter forest wonderland! You can talk about the different types of animals you might find … Read More...
Tutorial: Quilted Christmas Stocking
Rachael of Imagine Gnats created this quilted stocking as a project for Pellon. The Essex Linen makes the patchwork pop. Get the free pattern and instructions here.
Image credit: Imagine Gnats
Clay for Christmas
A few truly awesome Christmas related pieces on Etsy:
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| OOAK Sculpted Santa by OOAKHandmadeSantas | Nativity Set by BertsClayCreations |
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| Christmas Cupboard/a> byTi | Custom House Ornament by sbhdesign |
Miniature Wheat Wreath
First of all, I love the idea of hanging this on the back of a chair, whether or not that was just for the photo. What a lovely decoration! While fall is drawing to a close, this is a still … Read More...
Illustrated Candle Wraps
As Christmas approaches, I find myself on the lookout for easy ways to incorporate DIY elements into my holiday gifting. Visit the blog Kanel Strand to see how one of their contributors, Anabel Bouza, put together these adorable illustrated candle … Read More...
Tutorial: Little girl’s gathered skirt with interchangeable bow
Liz from Simple Simon & Co. shows how to make her Any Occasion Skirt for little girls. It’s a simple gathered skirt, but with a ribbon threaded through buttonholes stitched around the hem and tied into a pretty bow. You … Read More...
Lookie what she made: Pegboard hutch for sewing tools
I’m feeling a bit of sewign studio envy creeping on as I see the pictures of the pegboard hutch that Lina from Fancy Frugal Life has in her craft room. I use a pegboard to organize my sewing tools, and … Read More...
Cross Stitch Scissor Fob and Ornament
Lynn B of Happiness is Cross Stitching is sharing a scissor fob and ornament chart that incorporates beads and cross-stitching. It is very festive and multi-purpose. Check out the free chart.
Looking for more Christmas Cross Stitch patterns? Check these … Read More...
Felt Hearts {Hand Warmers} Pictorial Tutorial
Michele owns and runs “The Scrap Shoppe”. Other than playing with her boys, Michele loves to craft. She grew up in a home with a very creative mother, so she definitely has an “I can make that!” attitude, and tends … Read More...
Tip: Fish Tail Cut
The Your Next Stamp blog has a quick tip for adding a perfectly centered “fish tail” cut end to a strip of paper. This also looks great on the end of a wide piece of ribbon.
-Heather
Homemade for the Holidays, Day 5: Aromatherapy Bath Bombs
Another fast, easy and few ingredient idea for your holiday giving. Package these in a wide mouth glass jar and instant gift. Get all the details from Bella from What You Give Away You Keep right here.
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Hanukkah Votives
Erika at Mod Podge Rocks! shared these great Hanukkah votive holders by Carol at The Answer is Chocolate. Click through for the tutorial, and Happy Hanukkah!
How to make a recycled salt shaker menorah
With the first night of Hanukkah tomorrow night you may find yourself in need of a menorah. Why not make one out of pretty recycled salt shakers. See how to make a recycled salt shaker menorah over at the Brass … Read More...
Christmas Refrigerator Advent
This unique advent calendar was actually inspired by the designer’s childhood advent. This goes right on your refrigerator where your children will see it everyday! A fun project the family will love. Get the how to here –>> Thrive: Kids … Read More...
Repurposed Jar Candles for the Holidays
Mark Kintzel of Mark Kintzel Design got creative with some jars after cleaning out his fridge, turning the otherwise-recycled jars into whimsical holiday candle gifts. See how he did it.
Free Pattern: Tiny Sweater Christmas Ornament
Clearly I have a thing for holiday decor that looks like clothes, because here’s another one!
This tiny Christmas sweater ornament from Kat at Just Crafty Enough is especially cute because it’s worked in one piece, meaning it will knit … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruched velveteen belt with gathered flower embellishment
Sew4Home shows how to make a fancy ruched velveteen belt, embellished with a large gathered flower. The statement belt may be just what you need to take a dress from plain to something suitable for a holiday party. You could … Read More...
Free pattern: Topsy-Turvy Rag Doll
va Monleón from Misako Mimoko guest blogs at Handmade Charlotte with a free pattern and tutorial for her Topsy-Turvy Rag Doll. It’s acutally two dolls in one. The gathered skirt hides a second doll head. You can flip the skirt … Read More...
Tutorial: Sweater pillow cover with envelope opening
Ahna from Easier Than I Thought shows how she made a cozy, wintry pillow cover out of an old sweater. The back is made from inexpensive felt, with an envelope-style opening to insert the pillow form. Get the how-to.… Read More...