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.
Check … Read More...
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...
Sewing Tips – Larissa’s favorite cutting tools
Larissa from mmmcrafts dishs on the her favorite tools for cutting felt and fabric. Her post is in response to question from one of her readers, who asked what she used to cut felt. Obviously, she uses scissors – but … Read More...
Tutorial: Pants leg purse with a necktie strap
Sheri from Awesomesauce, and author of Confessions of a Refashionista
(check out my review here), shows how you can create a cool new bag for yourself using a pants leg and a vintage necktie. Go to her blog … Read More...
Tutorial: Tea Party Tuffet
Vanessa from Lella Boutique shares a tutorial over at Moda Bake Shop showing how to make her Tea Party Tuffet. It’s pretty with a patchwork top or with a top cut from a single piece of fabric. Get the tutorial… Read More...
Reminder: Giveaway Ends at Midnight!
Our giveaway of the two digital Christmas kits ends tonight at midnight! Click here to go to the rafflecopter widget to enter.
Are you looking for more Christmas Holiday papers and supplies? Check out these printable designs we found … Read More...
Technique: Stamped Sparkly Snowflake Background
The pretty shiny background on this cute tag was made using a resist stamping technique using Perfect Pearls and Distress Markers
. Find out all the details from Chari on the Mossy Made blog.
-Heather
Twinkle Tulle Christmas Wreath
Twinkling lights looks so pretty at night, even lovelier at twilight! Nothing says the holidays more than festive lights either, so learn how to make this pretty wreath from tulle and light up your doorway this holiday season. Tutorial –>> … Read More...