I remember my teachers using felt boards as big as a blackboard when I was in early elementary and Sunday school. They would tell us stories with figures, animals and buildings that she would place on the board and the … Read More...
Tutorial: Reversible Cuddle Scarf
Whimsy Couture shares a downloadable tutorial for their Reversible Cuddle Scarf. It’s made from fleece on one side, and cuddly soft minky on the other. You can make it in sizes ranging from toddler to adult. Go to their blog … Read More...
Tutorial: Double-breasted jumper for a little girl
Justine from Sew Country Chick guest blogs in the Knock It Off series at Elegance & Elephants with a tutorial showing how to make this double-breasted jumper dress for a little girl. I love this look! It’s a classic schoolgirl … Read More...
DIY PInecone Seating or Escort Card Holders
Mini pine cones are the perfect holder for seating or escort cards at a winter wedding. Learn how to make this very simple but charming project at Merry Brides.
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Homemade for the Holidays, Day 8: Lavender Milk Bath
This sounds absolutely lovely to soak in. With just a handful of ingredients you’ll have around the house you can make a wonderful bath. Life as Mom shares the fun here.
Freebie: Holiday Ornament Window Card
Visit the Extreme Cards blog and download a free cut file for making this pretty window with hanging ornaments card. It’s available in PDF or DXF or SVG or studio files.
-Heather
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Snow Time Penguin Ornament
How sweet is this penguin ornament from DecoArt!? I love the simple design and have you ever seen one of those flat glass ornaments before? I haven’t, and will definitely be looking for them! Get the tutorial here–>> DecoArt’s 12 … Read More...
Paper Artichoke Luminaries
I don’t know where this amazing idea for paper artichoke luminaries was when I had my artichoke and asparagus-themed wedding last year, but I REALLY wish I’d had these on my reception tables. Check out more shots of these beauties … Read More...
Pantone Color of the Year {Emerald}
Pantone announced their color of the year for 2013: Emerald! Wedding inspiration boards featuring this lush jewel tone are popping up already. Here are a few to inspire you:
How to make recycled jar frosted luminaries
I miss snow….just a little bit…..in theory…..and so to get my fix these frosted luminaries made for recycled jars could be just the ticket to make me feel like I’m in a winter wonderland. See how to make frosted recycled … Read More...
Ombre Teacup Candles
Eva of Miss Renaissance made a gorgeous set of ombre teacup candles with a kit and some vintage inspiration. See the tutorial here.
Tutorial: Rustic burlap mini Christmas trees
Shelley from Sowandippity shows how to make these cute little Christmas trees to sit on a side table or mantel. The rustic burlap trees are decorated with buttons and strings of bells and patches of plaid fabric. Get the tutorial.… Read More...
Tutorial: Hanukkah jumper with interactive Menorah
Mira from Sewing the Littleheart Collection shows how she made this interactive Menorah on a Hanukkah jumper for her little girl. The candles in the Menorah are attached with Velcro, so you can add them one by one. Your child … Read More...
Holiday Tea Towels from Kreinik
Holiday tea towels add festive cheer to your home during the season and they also make great hostess gifts. Stitch up several using these free project ideas from Kreinik. Check them out and be sure to browse around their “Freebies” … Read More...
Free pattern: Classic cuffed Christmas stocking
Amy from Positively Splendid shares a free pattern and tutorial for making a classic cuffed Christmas stocking. You can get a variety of looks – whimiscal, traditional, luxe, modern – depending on the fabric you choose. Get the pattern and … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruched Christmas tree skirt
Sew Much Ado made a ruched Christmas tree skirt, and she shares a tutorial showing how she did it. The ruching creates pretty puddles of fabric around the base of your tree. The ruching is actually pretty easy to do … Read More...
Tutorial: Insulated casserole carrier
Sew4Home shows how you can make an insulated casserole carrier. Make one for yourself so you can carry your favorite recipe to a potluck, or make one to give as a gift. Get the tute.
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Scrabble Snowman
There isn’t really a tutorial, just a photo and brief description of the supplies but if your crafty surely you can get inspired by this adorable snowman! Paper scrabble titles were used, which I’ve never seen, maybe scrapbook paper? At … Read More...
Freebie | Printable Gift Tags plus a Tutorial from Dot Coms for Moms
Project: Pop Up Gingerbread Man Card
This pop up gingerbread man is so sweet I could eat him up! Tiff Johnson shares directions on the Sizzix blog for using die cuts, stamps and pattern paper for this adorable card.
-Heather