Need a quick card this holiday season? Visit Pretty Little Studio and download and print up a batch of these lovely winter scene cards for free.
-Heather
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by Linda Lanese
“The zen of making” hosted by Haley Pierson-Cox, a crafty, granny glasses-wearing Brooklyn gal with a giant crush on all things DIY has this dear Christmas stocking that she did for CRAFTzine as staff writer. There are many … Read More...
by Heidi Gustad
52 Weeks Project made a set of candle jars using gold leaf – an awesome idea to class up a recycling craft project! Tutorial.
Bright, colorful, yummy, chocolate, easy and filled with cookies. With sprinkles on top. Christmas candy perfection, especially with the clever cookie layer inside. Find the how-tos HERE at Sugar Swings!.
I always love a good gift packaging idea that uses jars. Find the how-tos to make these personalized, frosted jars for your holiday treats with–bonus–adorable knit caps made from old sweater sleeves HERE at Ode to Inspiration.
Why, it’s a veritable army of gingerbread macaron men. Note the Santa. And those in exercise gear. And that rainbow scarf. Find the recipe HERE at Craftstorming.
Looking for Christmas themed Cookie Cutters, then check these out.
I know you still have a month until Christmas, but just in case you find yourself pressed for time in that month, bookmark these easy, dress-up Graham Crackers, Santa cookies. Find the how-tos HERE at Betty Crocker.
I know, I know, I’ve seen plenty of cupcake ice cream cones, but these particular ones just got me. They look ever so much like mint chocolate chip ice cream, and the insides look just as divine. Find the recipe … Read More...
by Linda Lanese
Marilize lucky #49 is the winner of the $25 gift card giveaway from “Hande made it”! Congratulations Marilize; I am sure you will have a lovely time picking out your Jewelry. I will be sending Handi your email address so … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
These rosette keychains are sooo cute! Head over to Vixen Made to find out how you can make them from your fabric scraps. They’d make awesome stocking stuffers, or a small last minute Christmas giftie for a friend. Get the … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Mira from Sewing the Littleheart Collection shares a free pattern for a little girl’s fleece jumper tunic. It’s easy to layer over a long sleeved tee and jeans for a little extra warmth. The pattern is for a size 3/4T, … Read More...
Don’t you love it when your two favorite things come together? Chocolate and soap….ahhh. The folks at Facts About Chocolate have pulled together five fun and easy chocolate soap recipes. Get all the goodness here.
by Anne Weaver
Wen from What’s Mummy Up To? shows how to make a set of Santa sack party favor bags. The simple bags are made from red felt with white ribbon trim. She shows how to use chain piecing to sew up … Read More...
by Heidi Gustad
ConfettiPop make this beautiful color blocked candle stick menorah for Hanukkah, which begins December 8 this year. Check out their tutorial.
by Anne Weaver
Jen from Eat Sleep Make created a little knight tunic for her young son to wear at his medieval knight party, and she shares a tutorial showing how she did it. It’s made from fleece, so there’s no hemming or … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Erin from Our Family Four shares a tutorial over at Kojo Designs showing how to make a fabric Christmas light ornament. The colorful oversized bulbs have a wonderfully retro feel, and you can make them out of your scrap fabrics. … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Jessica from Me Sew Crazy guest blogs in the Basic Bodice Design series at iCandy Handmade with a tutorial showing how to use a basic bodice pattern to make a faux fur vest. She gives it a wide collar and … Read More...
Jody at Confessions of a Ribbon Addict shows how to make this amazing fireplace with hanging stockings card. Each brick on the fireplace is a tiny rectangle of cardstock and the wood grain stamp makes a perfect mantle!
-Heather
Lindsay from the Silhouette Design team used their Advent Calendar kit to create this Instagram take on a countdown calendar. This is a wonderful way to display your Instagram photos from last holiday season (or any time), as well as … Read More...
Stumped on what to get your baking buddy? The Cupcake Project has a great Pinterest board filled with products bakers might like. Find the Peek in the Pantry board HERE.