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Have you left Candle making to the last minute but still want to gift candles this Holiday season? This roundup shows you how to take ready-made store-bought candles 
and turn them into artesian-style candles you can gift.
Candles have long … Read More...
I love the rustic mixed media style of these wonderful Bottle Brush Tree Cards from Barbara! She used sticky heat embossing powder from Ranger to add Gilding Flakes and foil to her stamped snowflakes and sentiments. She’s also sharing a … Read More...
Update your living room decor with some new throw pillows! Cami at Tidbits has a tutorial showing how to make a beautiful DIY quilted pillow cover. The simple diamond quilting design on a solid fabric creates an elegant accent for … Read More...
The new Gilt Gloss Spray from Close to Make Heart is a wonderful product that can add fun gold accents to your Holiday Layouts this year. There are several ways to use it, like you’d expect you can spray it … Read More...
Just after I look at my big coffee containers and not come up with any reason to keep them so in the recycle bin they go…I spot this fun way to turn them on their side and use them to … Read More...
Snowman crafts are classic this time of year, but give it a Cubist twist with this fun Picasso-inspired art activity.
This printable art activity includes a template for you to start building your Cubist snowman, as well as some information … Read More...
This sweet Polar Bear is sending out some big bear hugs for the Holidays! Ashely colored the stamp from My Favorite Things with colored pencils and I love how he pops on the dark background! Notice the heat embossed snowflakes, … Read More...
This pretty half apron is perfect for holiday baking! It’s an sewing project and Sweet Red Poppy has a tutorial showing how to make one. The tutorial includes instructions for making them in adult and child sizes so everyone … Read More...
When folded shut this pretty little Christmas album from Kerstin might look like any mini album but when opened up it forms an amazing snowflake shape! How cool is that!? On the spine between each page is a small pop … Read More...
Today I’m really excited to bring you a review of the Sketchmarker Brush Pro Markers! These markers are alcohol based and dual tipped with brush and chisel tips. (Bullet and chisel dual tips are also available). The Japanese nibs … Read More...
This wreath that doubles as a countdown calendar is just darling. I bet it could be used year round to countdown or decorate for a birthday or other holiday. If you like to make countdown calendars pop on over to … Read More...
I guess this week’s theme without me quite thinking about it was projects that will give you a little extra bit of warmth.
The Moon Set Slipover from Ozetta Knitwear is a great little layering piece to wear over a … Read More...
Embrace the rustic charm of the holiday season with these delightful plaid animal cross stitch patterns, designed by the talented Briana K Designs. If your holiday decor leans towards a cozy country aesthetic, these patterns are the perfect addition to … Read More...
Learn how to do lovely floral letter embroidery with this helpful tutorial from Tata Sol. It is a wonderful way to make a personal gift to someone.
The tutorial has information on the supplies needed as well as a … Read More...
Allpeoplequilt.com provides instructions for making these quilts using two methods. The first method, piecing, is demonstrated in the video on the tutorial page. The second method, paper piecing, is also detailed on that page.
Instructions for making these little quilts … Read More...
The popularity of Jenga blocks as a crafting material has skyrocketed in recent years, and for good reason. These simple, versatile blocks can be used to create an endless variety of projects, from tree ornaments to magnets and beyond. Whether … Read More...
A sleeper gown makes a great baby shower gift! Melly Sews has a tutorial and a free pattern you can use to sew a newborn baby gown. 1 yard of knit fabric is enough to make a gown and a … Read More...
Kat created her sweet color blocked Christmas page by adhering strips of pattern papers in greens, reds, and blues haphazardly down her background. Then she added labels peeking out from each strip and used those to add her journaling. Notice … Read More...
These felt Christmas trees would be so cute sitting on a mantel or decorating a side table! Heather Handmade shows how you can make them. The stuffed felt trees are on acyrlic stands so they’re easy to place where you … Read More...
I know that conventional wisdom is that mittens are warmer than gloves because all your fingers being in one space keeps them warmer than each having their own little tube.
But what if you want something even warmer?
Why not … Read More...
