Knitting a star may seem like a rather intimidating project, but it’s not really that difficult once you see how it’s done. And the results are really cute to use for ornaments on the tree, to decorate gift bags or … Read More...
Tracing Paper Votive Covers
Make and Takes shares how she used her kids’ drawings on tracing paper to make some cute votive covers. See more of the kids’ handiwork.
Blingy Phone Case
Ever wanted to just trick out your phone case? Or maybe you have a young person or teenager on your Christmas list that loves that sort of thing? No matter the age, if bling is their thing then this is … Read More...
Peeps Crafting Party
I’ve had a stunning lack of Peeps posts this holiday season, how can that be? Especially when you can do such cool stuff with them, like make wreaths and topiaries and have a kid-friendly cocoa and craft party and… well, … Read More...
Cupcake Cupcake Topper AND a Celebrate Crate Giveaway
A cupcake on top of a cupcake? “You can never have too many cupcakes” is a very good motto, I assume. Make these cuties quickly, AND enter the giveaway for a Celebrate Crate, which includes the mini cupcake mold, … Read More...
Chocolate Pretzel Stars for Hanukkah
Mmm, the perfect combination of sweet and salty, I’m a true addict of chocolate-covered pretzels. Especially when they are shaped into other thngs. Make Star of David chocolate pretzels HERE at Design Megillah.
How to make a scratch paper recycled book
I loved making art with scratch paper as a kid and now I can’t wait to try this tutorial for making my own scratch paper out of a recycled book using the tutorial featured at the blog Morena’s Corner.
Looking … Read More...
Anna Maria Horner talks about her new rayon challis fabrics
Anna Maria Horner has a new line of fabric printed on rayon challis. I think I might have screamed out lout a little when I first read the news. Because of its weight and its drape, rayon challis makes beautiful, … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a sash for a girl’s fancy dress
Is there anything more girly on a dress than a wide sash tied into a big bow at the back? Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs shows how you can make one for the next dress that you sew. Whether you … Read More...
Tutorial: Quick and easy pattern weights
Wendi from Shiny Happy World shows how to make a set of pattern weights, quick and easy. The weighted fabric shapes are similar to the cardboard sour cream containers you can find in cafeterias. You can use them instead of … Read More...
Tutorial: Flocked snowflake pillow cover
Kolette Hall shares a tutorial over at the Silhouette blog showing how to use their flocked transfer material to create this pillow cover. She snowflake is cut from the flocked transfer material. She added some machine stitching as an accent. … Read More...
Project: Stamped Metal Ornament
Crazy Little Projects has a tutorial for making these fun metal ornaments. Using a blank metal disc
and some metal alphabet stamps 
you can personalize these with anything you’d like. They’d also make sweet gift tags or jewelry charms as … Read More...
Ribbon Bead Mini Christmas Trees
Pretty ribbon, shiny beads and a long pin make up the supplies for these stunning Christmas trees. Here they are used as place cards but they can also be made into an ornament. Blog in Italian, use your browser’s translator. … Read More...
Freebie and Tutorial | Chevron Christmas Trees
Livvy from 86 lemons shares the free printable template for these chevron trees, and explains how to make them. They come in two sizes and two colors. Click here to go to the download.
Are you looking for more Christmas … Read More...
Pimp Your Towels With Crochet Toppers
I’m not usually a fan of the term ‘pimp’ when applied to crafting, but it was the first thing that came to mind when I saw these cute little towel toppers. I have a huge collection of costume jewelry … Read More...
Cinnamon Roll Christmas Tree
Yes… cinnamon and icing and Christmas trees make the perfect Christmas breakfast. Or just tomorrow would be nice, too. Find the recipe for a cinnamon roll Christmas tree HERE at Munchkin Munchies.
Tutorial | Trees and Hearts Gift Tags
Kathie from Curious and CatCat shares the steps for making these gift tags with a tree and heart design. I love the homespun look the stitched frame gives! Click here to see the tutorial.
The Snowman Cookie Display
Sigh. Look familiar? It’s The Snowman, by Raymond Briggs. Isn’t he perfect? Especially standing there proud on display. You must see the other snow globe-like displays for the rest of the scene. Find them HERE at Craftstorming.
Freebie | Printable Holiday Hostess Gift Cards
Add a handmade touch to a hostess gift with these printable cards and tags from The Sweetest Occasion. They were designed by Carolynn from Two Brunettes. Click here to go to the download.
DIY Snow Globe From A Mason Jar
What a cool thing to make for the holidays. A snow globe with miniatures inside. I found this how-to over at SaltTree, a very cool blog. They have some cool tutorials and stuff there but this one uses glass … Read More...
