Using cardstock, dies and stamps Cindy at The Creative Closet will show you how to make this fantastic block calendar.
-Heather
Embellished Candle Sticks
Morena’s Corner created these sweetly gothic looking candle holders with spray paint and tulle. Visit her blog to see some other variations on this idea.
Stitched Gift Tag
Follow this tutorial to learn how to hand stitch a simple gift tag on paper. It will be a great complement for a gift basket. Check out the tutorial.
Free Pattern: Convertible Cowl/Scarf
I’m a big fan of scarves, shrugs and cowls, especially at this time of year. They’re a great way to add a layer of warmth and some extra color and texture to an outfit, and they also make great gifts … Read More...
Tutorial: Scalloped tree skirt from felt circles
Kate from Centsational Girl shows how she made this cute scalloped tree skirt out of circles cut from craft felt. It has a retro, almost woodland feel, don’t you think? If you didn’t want to use felt, you could fleece, … Read More...
Technique: Stamped and Embossing Faux Metal Accents
This lovely tree embellishment looks like metal but it’s actually made using ultra thick embossing powder and a stamp. Find a” how to” tutorial on Tracy Evan’s blog.
-Heather
Tutorial: Fabric gift sacks in three sizes
For those among us who have already tackled their Christmas gift list and are now into the wrapping phase, Sew4Home shares a tutorial showing how you can make reusable fabric gift bags. Their instructions include the dimensions to make them … Read More...
Tips for writing sewing (or craft) tutorials
If you’ve ever written instructions for a sewing (or other craft) project, you know it’s not as easy as it looks. Abby Glassenberg from While She Naps, and author of Stuffed Animals: From Concept to Construction
gives some tips … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a little girl’s playdress from two thrifted t-shirts
The Renegade Seamstress shows how she combined two thrifted t-shirts (adult size) to make a new dress for her daughter. One shirt becomes the bodice, and the other becomes the sleeves and the skirt. Go to her blog post for … Read More...
Cyber Monday Warehouse Sale at Webster’s Pages
Webster’s Pages is having a 72 hour Warehouse Sale starting on Cyber Monday – Monday November 26th at noon EST. Get $150 worth of product for only $25, plus 10% off the Best Friends collection. Click here for all the … Read More...
Tutorial: Lace trim tote bag
Kate from See Kate Sew got a whole bag of lace trim from her mother, who scored it for her at a thrift store. (Yay for awesome moms!!!) She used the jumble of lace trims to make this pretty bag, … Read More...
10 Kid-Made Ornaments
Allison shares that her first craft was a Christmas ornament when she was 5 or 6 years old. She goes on to describe that exact ornament in detail. This just shows that crafts made as a child can have lasting … Read More...
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Tutorial: Button Trees
When I was little my grandmother would let me make little Christmas ornaments made from buttons. The theory was you would string a stack of buttons, biggest to smallest, on a bit of yarn. The resulting shape was a little … Read More...
Free pattern: Pumpkin Pie dress for little girls
Anshu fromBlooms and Bugs shares a free pattern and tutorial over at the Clothworks blog for her Pumpkin Pie dress for little girls. It’s a raglan sleeve dress with a full skirt and a sash at the waist. She … Read More...
Autumn Leaves Luminaries
House of Joyful Noise shares a few ideas for decorating your home with autumn leaves, including this lovely leaf-covered luminary. See her handiwork.
Book Review: 101+ Things to do with Glitter
I’m a girl who appreciates the fine art of glittering everything. So when my copy of 101+ Things to do with Glitter by Momtaz Begum-Hossain 
showed up in my mailbox, I was pretty excited. 101+ is a thick book practically … Read More...
Free pattern: Sashiko Tunic
Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shares a free pattern and tutorial for making her Sashiko Tunic. It’s a long sleeved shirt with a button placket and yoke, which she embellished with sashiko embroidery. The pattern is for … Read More...
Paper Bag Luminaries
Swedish blog Ida klipper & klistrar made these super simple luminaries with paper bags, tea lights and sand. Ever since daylight savings time, it has felt like nighttime just comes so early. These easy luminaries would be a nice addition … Read More...