Miminti from Tundérzug sent handmade Christmas stockings to the children staying in a Budapest hospital. It was quite an undertaking to make a stocking for each child. She sewed 101 stockings in all! She writes about her project, and also … Read More...
Tutorial: Boy’s fleece snood with Santa beard or mustache
Laura from Craftstorming made a warm fleece snood for her son, and then took it one step further by adding a stuffed Santa beard to the front. Even better, she made the beard removable and also made a fleece mustache … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a lanyard
Tonya from The Crafty Mummy shows how to make a fabric lanyard. The swivel hook at the bottom can attach to a name tag or even a small set of keys. She made one to wear to a conference, but … Read More...
Easy Chocolate Christmas Tree Pops (and a HERSHEY’S Giveaway!)
I made these super crazy easy Christmas tree pops from melted chocolate and HERSHEY’s candies. It took mere minutes! Plus, Hershey’s is giving away some baking goodies over at my other blog. For the Christmas tree how-tos and to enter … Read More...
Santa Hat Ice Cream Cones
While it’s not necessary to serve these ice cream cone Santa hats with a bowl of ice cream, I think I’d absolutely have to. How utterly perfect. Make Santa hat ice cream cones HERE at Hungry Happenings.
Freebie: Printable Holiday Seals and Labels
World Label has some lovely Holiday seals and labels to print for free designed by Cathe Holden. These will make perfect accents for tags, packages and cards! Click here to download.
-Heather
Looking for more paper crafts ideas and … Read More...
DIY Christmas Bottle Dress-Ups
I’ve seen so many pricey–albeit adorable–dress-ups for bottles this Christmas in so many stores. I’m loving this DIY alternative. Also adorable, and far less pricey. Dress up Christmas drinks for gifts HERE at Kojo Designs.
The Miffy Angel Sandwich
Thanks to this sandwich, here is my new favorite children’s character: Miffy, the creator of which, Dick Bruna, from the Netherlands, is also known for this angel who tells a bunny couple they will have Miffy. Make the Miffy … Read More...
Tutorial | Festive Stationery
Daria from Kittenhood shares a simple and stylish way to dress us plain stationery for the holiday season. Click here to see more.
December Crochet – It’s Not All About Gifting!
December is full of special online events for crocheters. Here are two that I thought might interest you.
First, there is a blog-hopping book release – and it’ looks like a really good book. I’ve seen pictures of all the … Read More...
Freebie | Printable Greeting Card
This freebie from A Place for Twiggs gives you a choice between two printable Holiday greeting cards. I love the colours on these! Click here to go to the download.
Are you looking for more Christmas Holiday papers and … Read More...
Freebie | 6 Printable Gingerbread House Designs
The designers at We Love to Illustrate are offering up six different printable gingerbread house designs. From classical to whimsical you’re sure to find one you like. Simply print, cut, fold and stick! Click here to go to … Read More...
DIY Screen Printing Kit – Your DIY Print Shop
I am in love with Your DIY Print Shop. It’s the kind of love where I fell hard and fast from the moment I laid eyes on the box their goods come packaged in and everything I read only made … Read More...
Chunky Black and Gold Necklace Tutorial
Check out this bold and stylish necklace from Samantha. Make a big statement for a very small investment! Samantha is sharing this great tutorial at Dollar Store Crafts.
Mosaic: Polymer Clay Talent
I love to look on Flickr and browse what the latest clay pieces to come up are. Even after years and years, I’m still impressed every time by what people have thought up or tried.
Spirit of 96 at Pacific Art Glass
It’s time for the Spirit of 96 shin dig at Pacific Art Glass for those of you in Southern California. It’s this Saturday, Dec 8th and there will be glass and roll ups and a raffle and specials on Spectrum … Read More...
Pretty pink stitching from JMD
Check out this new project from Janet M. Davies of JMD Designs! Janet says,
… Read More...A must for ever person that sews; either for themselves or to give as a gift. The tote bag is lined and the front has
Make a felt-pocket advent calendar
Roslyn of Sew Delicious has devised an advent calendar that uses inexpensive materials and simple techniques to produce a beautiful keepsake you’ll want to use year after year. Her four-year-old helped with this project, so it looks like a good … Read More...
New: Issue 10 of ‘The Stitch & Thimble’
Kelly Fletcher just sent me the heads-up that the latest edition of her e-zine, The Stitch & Thimble, is available. She told me,
… Read More...It’s available in my online shop (www.kellyfletcher.co.uk) and although it’s not a Christmas edition per
Peg Doll Matching Game {Handmade Gift}
I am a huge fan of the handmade gifts!! If I didn’t have four children under 6 years old…I would be making a ton more than I do now. This is such a beautiful gift to make for a young … Read More...