I think we just need to get through this week with no more bad news, but I’m also saddened to report that Evie Rosen, the woman who founded the knit and crochet charity Warm Up, America, died recently. She … Read More...
Royal Icing Poinsettias
Note to self: Make more royal icing decorations, as inspired by the great Callye. Find the how-tos to make these beautiful royal icing poinsettias HERE at The Sweet Adventures of Sugarbelle.
Babushka Ornament
Over at the Crafty Mummy, she’s sharing a finished project that is so cute. It’s a babushka ornament she stitched on. She shares her source and also references a post where she finished up an owl project too. Check it … Read More...
Glass Snowman Ornament
Oh so simple and totally adorable, this sweet snowman ornament is a great project this Christmas. Would make wonderful gifts too if you are looking for something easy, inexpensive and smile worthy! Head over to That’s What {Che} Said for … Read More...
Schaefer Yarn Set to Close
I feel like I have nothing but bad news for you this week (and this is not the end of it, unfortunately) but word on the Web is that Schaefer Yarn Company, based in Interlocken, N.Y., is going to … Read More...
Muffin Fries and Cookies from Cake, Recipes for Costco
I had to share with you some super easy recipes I created for the December issue of Costco’s cookbook, Simply Delicious. They asked me to come up with recipes using their Kirkland Brand muffins and their sheet cake. So … Read More...
Tutorial: Bramaking Sew-along
If you’ve wanted to try your hand at sewing your own bra, then you might want to join in the Bramaking Sew-along over at Cloth Habit. Go the the Bramaking Sew-along main post for links to all of the … Read More...
Winter Wonderland Cake
…wherein a snowman watches as penguins start a snowball fight. And there’s even an igloo. Find tips on making this cutie cake HERE at Cake Whiz.
Looking for more Penguin party ideas? Check out these Penguin Party Decorations
and … Read More...
Christmas Tree Bento Box Idea
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas… even in your lunch box. Make this Christmas-trees-everywhere Christmas tree bento lunch HERE at Creative Food.
Bento is a fun way to send snacks to school for your child.
Looking for … Read More...
Tutorial: Little Zippered Bow Pouch
Kate from See Kate Sew shows how to make her Little Zippered Bow Pouch. It’s a simple zippered bag with a boxed bottom, and a fabric bow tied to the zipper pull. She likes to fill them with goodies and … Read More...
Bars for Kids. Food Bars, I mean. And Healthy Ones.
I’m loving this idea of setting up a food bar for kids at meals. It’s a way to introduce healthy foods, kids get involved in food preparation, and maybe the control they get over their own preparation will encourage them … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruby Lou Bag for little girls
Melissa Mortenson from Little Polka Dot shares a tutorial over at the Riley Blake Designs blog showing how to make her Ruby Lou Bag. It has the shaping and the style of a grown-up bag, but it’s actually sized for … Read More...
Free pattern: Elf stocking
Patty Young shares a free pattern for this cute elf stocking over at the Baby Lock site. It’s got a curly elf toe and a zig zaggy cuff trimmed with jingle bells. The pattern is part of their Snappy … Read More...
Hannukah Candlelit Branch
How could you not be absolutely in love with the way that this branch candle holder looks! It’s truly beautiful and will be a talked about addition to your Hanukkah celebration. Martha Stewart has the how to — Candlelit Branch … Read More...
Tutorial: Leather back top
Liz from Cotton & Curl used her square top tutorial to make a new shirt for herself, but she did it with a twist. She made the back out of leather. She shares a tutorial telling how she did it. … Read More...
Freebie: Little Holiday House
The Cheeky Magpie has a free file for making this sweet tiny holiday house, I love the little cotton smoke coming out of the top! There are several files to choose from eps, svg and dxf and for print and … Read More...
6 Advent Calendar Ideas You Could Totally Pull Off Today!
It’s November 30th, and if you still want to do an Advent Calendar 
you totally can! Here are six simple and quick ideas that you can do today!
1. Printable Pyramid Advent Calendar Garland from Julie Ree
2. Patterned … Read More...
Hanukkah Party Favors
Looking for something pretty to dress up your Hanukkah table, but need to keep the costs down? Try these absolutely lovely party favors created from recycled cardboard tubes and tulle. They look gorgeous and cost almost nothing. Head over to … Read More...
Snowmen Gumball Treats
This is adorable at its finest. Even with out the fuzzy hats that take adorable to the next level, these would have plenty of adorable in them. Make them HERE at Nothing But Country. Spotted on Glorious Treats.
Freebie | Tiny Gift Boxes Printable
The Dapper Toad shares a free printable template for making these tiny gift boxes. She used them for her Charlie Brown Christmas Tree decor, and I think they would make adorable ornaments too. Click here to go to the download.… Read More...