This beautiful but simple candle holders are perfect for a Hanukkah centerpiece or you could change the colors and use them for any holiday you like! Red, green and gold for Christmas, earth tones for Thanksgiving, the list goes on. … Read More...
Tutorial: ‘Happy Trees’ mini quilt by Jacey
Jacey of Jaceycraft made this lovely min quilt she calls Happy Trees, and entered it in the Holiday Craft Bash. She shares on her blog how to make it with great instructions and lots of photos. Get the tutorial… Read More...
Cup of November
If you have been collecting the teacups from Il Mondo di Ezechiele, then be sure not to miss the November one! It’s really lovely and will be a great addition to your collection or stitched on it’s own. Get the … Read More...
Cheesecake “Mashed Potatoes and Gravy”
Mmm… mashed potatoes with gravy. This looks so delicious for Thanksgiving dinner. Except it’s not actually mashed potatoes with gravy. It’s cheesecake with caramel. And for once, the trick-of-the-eye dessert sounds and looks just as delicious as the fake out. … Read More...
Santa Hat Pizza
For an easy way to add a little Christmas to your dinner, just add spinach and pepperoni Santa hats. Done and done, and maybe the kids will get some spinach in them? Find Santa Hat Pizza HERE at Make the … Read More...
Owls {Crafts and Activities}
I don’t know what it is about the Fall season that gets us all crazy for owls! I’m looking at my kitchen table that has an owl tablecloth on it right now! The Educators’ Spin on It has some great … Read More...
Number Learning Game
Here is an easy game to put together that your children will love to play. It teaches them their numbers as well as counting. You can find the instructions over at B-Inspired Mama which is a great craft site!!
Paper Turkey
In our busy lives as parents, sometimes its great to take minute and be able to make memories with your kids through simple crafts. Here is one that only involves paper! So cute, and so easy. You can find the … Read More...
Sparkle Paint
My older children are always begging me to use the craft glitter glue that they receive for their birthdays. Unfortunately, the glue usually ends up on my table or floor or in their hair.
I think this sparkle paint would … Read More...
How to make a recycled material matching game
Over at the blog Sol da eira: Jogo de enroscar there is a tutorial on how to make a matching game made with recycled screw lids.
Snowman Marshmallow Pops with Airheads Accessories
So Airheads
sent me some free candy (yes, a lovely perk of this job), and naturally I thought, “What can I make with this?” Accessories for a snowman, of course, because Airheads candy is cut-able, bendable, and mold-able, so perfect … Read More...
Hand-Embroidered Mason Jars
A handmade wedding just isn’t complete without the addition of mason jars! For a fresh way to use this classic staple, check out these embroidered beauties created by Polly {The Firefly Express) and featured at Limn & Lovely.
Tutorial: Felt pouch Advent calendar
Kim from Everything Etsy guest blogs in the Holiday Bake, Craft, and Sew Along at Skip To My Lou with a tutorial showing how to make a felt Advent calendar. It’s made up of 25 felt pouches that are easily … Read More...
Tutorial: Zippered yarn sack
Kathy from Just Crafty Enough likes to take her knitting with her when she travels. The only problem is that the yarn tends to get tangled up in her computer bag. Her solution is a zippered yarn sack. It willl … Read More...
Product Review: Silhouette Portrait
First off let me start by saying for the last two years my favorite paper crafting tool has been my Silhouette SD. I was one of those stampers that wanted to try an electronic die cutting machine but wasn’t sure … Read More...
Little Santa Cookies
Why are these so perfectly adorable? Small, easily re-creatable, simple but darling… I just love these little Santa cookies. Find the how-tos to make them HERE at My Poppet.
Tutorial: Foldover doily clutch with a zipper
Kristin from Skirt As Top shows how to make a foldover clutch embellished with a doily. The gray felt and white doily remind me of a snowy, overcast day. Perfect for winter!! The foldover top has a zipper so don’t … Read More...
Chocolate Fudge Thanksgiving Turkeys
Hello li’l guy, how ya’ doing? Oh right, Thanksgiving is next week…. So guessing a little anxious. These cute turkeys just beg for conversation, methinks. They are looking right at me. Find the recipe and how-tos to make this chocolate … Read More...
Tutorial: Mod Podge nesting doll Christmas ornament
Jenni from The Vintage Umbrella created some absolutely adorable nesting doll Christmas ornaments using fabric and Mod Podge
. She shares a tutorial showing how. If you can’t get your hands on the cute nesting doll fabric, or if you’ve … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a baby girl’s striped skirt from upcycled tees
Cherie from I Am Momma, Hear Me Roar shows how she upcycled a handful of brightly patterned t-shirts to make a cute striped skirt for a baby girl. The tutorial is part of her Refashionista series. Get the tute.… Read More...