Here’s a fantastic way to use up your long scraps of cardstock, turn them into a lovely holiday tree! You could even add some tiny stamped ornaments too. Find directions over on Alipeep’s Art blog.
-Heather
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How to make a felt gnome Christmas ornament
Kat of “just crafty enough” has this darling little gnome or tomte ornament tutorial with a pattern. I like the way Kat has some unstuffed gnomes pinned to a wall, too cute. She said it has been the most … Read More...
Felted Knit Nesting Bowls with pattern and Felting knits video
The “CraftFoxes Staff” posted the pattern and a video for these sweet and useful nesting bowls. These felted bowls are excerpts from a book by Tamara Mello “Heart Felt Knits,” this easy how-to features clear directions and a … Read More...
Tin Can JOY Luminaries
Vanessa wrote a tutorial for Celebrations.com sharing how to make tin can luminaries featuring the word JOY for the holiday season. Check it out!
Glass Bottle Menorah
I love the simplicity of this pretty Menorah, and the fact that there’s a lot of recycling going on in this project! A great craft for teenagers too, so get them involved in the decorations this year for Hanukkah. Get … Read More...
Carved Turnip Tea Light Holders
Martha Stewart does it again with a brilliant idea for converting beautiful turnips into tea light holders.
New issue: Crazy Quilt Gatherings
The winter issue of Pat Winter‘s Crazy Quilt Gatherings e-zine is available now! Go to Pat’s blog post to find out more.
Make an ornament that fits inside a card
Deborah of Woolen Sails has a great idea for a little gift ornament that is flat enough to include in a Christmas card. Find out how she put together these cute, quick stitcheries.
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Hanukkah: Hanukkah Crafts and Decorations – Martha Stewart
Martha Stewart has the instructions for these pretty, glittery gift cards shaped like dreidels! A gorgeous addition to your Hanukkah celebrations this year. Make some today! Get the tutorial from the martha Stewart website — Hanukkah: Dreidel Gift Cards.
Quick! Catch the UT sale!
Check this announcement from the Urban Threads e-newsletter and take advantage of this great sale:
… Read More...There’s a storewide sale happening right now — 50% off single designs, 30% off packs — and it only lasts through Sunday, Dec. 2, so
Tutorial: Fitted tablecloth to protect a child’s play table
Ahna from Easier Than I Thought created a fitted tablecloth to protect the top of the little table that her daughter plays on. She used a laminated cotton so it wipes clean easily. And the fitted corners mean it won’t … Read More...
Tutorial: Jumper dress with Christmas tree ruffle and present pockets
Kat from Sew Chibi designs a garment for her daughters, she asks herself how to make the garment fun for them to wear. From there, she comes up with the most fanciful clothes that a child could dream of. She … Read More...
Tutorial: Girl’s lightweight scarf
VixenMade shows how she made this pretty polka-dotted scarf for her daughter. It’s made from a lightweight cotton, with tiny pom pom trim at the ends. Go to her tute.
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Tutorial: Pleated velveteen and rayon wrap
Sew4Home shows how to make this pretty wrap from rayon and velveteen. Pleats at the back give it a lovely drape. They show it out of Amy Butler’s Alchemy line, which should hit the stores pretty soon. Go to their … Read More...
Get Ready for the Season with DROPS Design
Now that it’s December everyone is dusting off their Advent calendars for another 25 days of anticipation of the holiday. The good people at DROPS Design are doing the same thing, offering a virtual Christmas calendar for site visitors to … Read More...
Charles Dickens Saying
This is a repeat of a post from last year – I want to make sure you didn’t miss out! A beloved holiday tradition is “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens and whether you like to read the original, watch … Read More...
Tutorial: Gift Bag Tote
Vanessa from Punkin Patterns shows how to make a reusable gift bag that is nice enough to be a on its own. It’s fully lined, with fusible fleece between the layers for extra stability. Go to her tutorial.
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Joy Ornaments
I love these pretty ornaments! A great way to spread the cheer this year, and simple enough that you don’t have to be Super Crafter to make them. Head over to Just Crafty Enough for the tutorial — Just Crafty … Read More...
Freebie: Elf Digital Stamps and Die Cut
Visit Bird’s Cards and download three adorable elf related digital stamps and also a digital elf shoe shape cutting file for free.
-Heather
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Family Tree Christmas Ornaments
Here’s a lovely idea for adding character and warmth to your tree this year! Turn your Christmas tree into a family tree full of photographs. Delve into the past too and include vintage photo of family members from the past. … Read More...