I do declare, I love vintage campers! They’re part of this weekend’s giveaway at Maureen Cracknell. Contest ends early December 24, 2012. Go HERE for entry details.
Image credit: Maureen Cracknell
DIY Mustache Mugs
Here are some coloured plain mugs I decorated using a glass paint marker.
I couldn’t really say on my blog who these were for because they are a gift for one of my daughter’s friends. It’s a possibility that friend … Read More...
And the winner of the Epson Printer is……………
**drum roll** the winner of the Epson Stylus R2000 Inkjet printer is TERESA!! ” I would love to have this. Our printer got fried over a year ago when our house was hit by lightning. Blew out all the electronic … Read More...
Freebie | Printable Tabletop Holiday Village
I love this free printable holiday village from Handmade Charlotte. I already have mine all printed out and hope to get it installed over the weekend. Now that the holidays are in full swing and the kids are home … Read More...
Project: Stamped Chalkboard Gift Tags
The chalkboard look is everywhere right now! These fun stamped holiday tags capture this fun trend perfectly! Find a how to video tutorial for making some to hang on your gifts this year over on the Lawn Fawn stamps blog… Read More...
Tutorial: Scrappy cell phone cozy
Sarah from FairyFace Designs shows how to make a cell phone cozy. It’s made from smaller pieces of fabric, with a pieced design on the front, so you can raid your scrap bin for most of what you’ll need to … Read More...
Tutorial: Chenille scarf, two versions
Linda from Desert Designs shared a tutorial over at Ricochet and Away! showing how to make a chenille scarf. Rikka from Ricochet made a version for herself, but didn’t have enough fabric for the 7 layers that Linda’s tutorial used. … Read More...
Tutorial | Cardboard Gingerbread House Gift Tags
I love this idea from Julee at Warm Hot Chocolate for making gingerbread house gift tags from cardboard. This is a great one to do with kids! Click here to see more.
Free pattern: Felt Christmas cookies
Jessica Peck from Sweetie Pie Bakery shares a free pattern for sewing up some yummy felt Christmas cookies. They look just like the for real ones I made last weekend, though mine had a lot more calories and fat grams … Read More...
Do Not Panic! Get One (Or More) Of These For The Crocheter In Your Life.
Here are a few great ideas for gifts for the crocheter in your life:
High End – Caron Etimo Tulip Crochet Hooks
Not so high end but wonderful:
Yarn!! Nothing could be finer!
High End (available online or at your … Read More...
Freebie | Printable Christmas Card
Think it’s too late to send out holiday cards? Think again! You friends and family will still be happy to receive a greeting even after December 25th. To speed things up a bit you can download this free printable card … Read More...
Extra Large Gingerbread Folk
Not only more to eat, but so much more of a canvas to decorate. Bring on the little hands! Make jumbo gingerbread folk HERE at Sweetapolita.
Giant Gingerbread cookie cutters
Tutorial: Candy Cane Charms
Another little candy cane tutorial on video – the charms would be perfect for earring dangles or bead ornaments.
Elastic Headband with Trim
Arica has a great tutorial to share for this pretty headband made from elastic cord and beautiful trim. She designed her headband for a speakeasy-themed birthday party. I think it would also add some sparkle to a new year’s ensemble. … Read More...
Tutorial: Screenprinting your own designs
Freezer paper stencil works great when you want to print one (or a few) designs on to fabric. But when you want to print more than a few of your designs, screenprinting is the way to go. You’ll need to … Read More...
Tutorial: Girlified hoodie
Shannon from Little Kids Grow shows how she upcycled a couple of knit shirts into her Girly Girl Hoodie. She “girlified” the sporty shirt by adding rows of ruffles on the front pocket. It’s cute in an adult size, but … Read More...
Tutorial: Lovely tulle skirt
Liz from Cotton & Curls shows how to make a tulle skirt, lovely for a Christmas party or New Year’s Eve. Go to her blog for the tute.
[photo from Cotton & Curls]
Sunny Citrus Ornaments
I’ve seen orange slice ornaments over the years many times. But this is the first time I’ve seen a star made from the orange peel, how smart! A pretty decoration for Christmas or really, anytime. See the post –>> Sunny … Read More...
New Release: Single Cricut Images
Oh, how happy this announcement from Provocraft made me! They are now offering Cricut single die cuts for download! No need for a cartridge or buying a whole digital set if there is just one (or more :)) images that … Read More...
Festive Hostess Gift Idea
Cathie & Steve have a really great idea for a hostess gift on their blog – altering a store-bought glass candle with a cute little Christmas tree, Mod Podge
, and more. Check out their tutorial.