Sara Jessica’s offering another Art Deco inspired free chart over at Cross Me Not.
Candy Cane Marbled Ornament
Oh! How pretty is this? Using a marble technique used on fingernails, you can create a pretty monogram ornament. Get the details over at The Cheese Thief: Candy Cane Marbled Monogram Ornaments.
Project: Stamped Porcelain Christmas Holiday Ornaments
These ornaments are simply lovely! Leigh S – B Designs shows how to stamp and color on porcelain Christmas ornament shapes. , click here for instructions.
-Heather
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DIY wooden picture – YouTube
Use mode-podge and gel medium to transfer a picture from paper to wood!
Oh! I can’t seem tot embed the video but here is a <a href="”>link. This is from crystalshea’s youtube channel.
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How to make a recyceld sweater victorian boot style Christmas stocking
Tova has a sent in a link to her awesome tutorial along with pattern for this super cute Victorian boot style stocking made from a recycled sweater. Pop on over to her blog Professor Pincushion for the full tutorial on … Read More...
Felt Pinecone Wreath
Here are several wreaths made from Styrofoam, most for fall but the one pictured is perfect for Christmas. I’m loving those felt pinecones! See them all over at Crafts ‘n Coffee — Fall wreath tutorial: Make a Felt & Flowers … Read More...
Submit your love-ly items
Poppytalk Handmade has issued the following call for handmade valentine and wedding items:
… Read More...This is an open call for submissions for our upcoming online Love Transforms Market/Exhibit at Poppytalk Handmade which will run January 16 – February 10/12. One of
Dressing Up Plastic and Recyclable Containers for Food Gifts
Find ideas for dressing up boring plastic containers for Christmas treat gifts HERE at Better Homes and Gardens and ideas for recycling containers, such as parchment paper boxes, Pringles cans and ice cream containers, HERE.
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Whit’s Knits: Felted Bell Ornaments Patterns
The Purl Bee is offering us some charming projects and this one is just lovely. Whitney the “Whit’s Knits” tells us: “Bells are one of my very favorite holiday motifs. I love the tinkle-plinkle of their happy sound and the … Read More...
A photo transfer ornament
Fourteen Countess created this beautiful ornament by transferring a photo of a jasmine flower to fabric and framing it with felt and embroidery. The finishing touch? A few drops of jasmine scented essential oil in the ornament’s stuffing. Brilliant! While … Read More...
Molly’s Sketchbook: Gold and Silver Felt Coasters tutorial
I must admit I am always jealously impressed with Molly’s amazing ideas. I agree with her on always bringing your hostess a gift when they entertain you and this is a quick and incredible project that you can whip-up in … Read More...
More on Coloring Back Stitch Motifs
Jeanne’s been doing more coloring on blackwork projects with Colored Pencils
Creative Sufganiyot
For some twists on the jelly doughnut, check out this collection of reinvented jelly doughnut recipes HERE at Chow, such as (yum) apple cider Sufganiyot with salted caramel.
December Birdhouse
Perpetual Mario Embroidery Chart
DIY Whimsical Cake Stand
Make a colorful statement for your bridal shower or reception dessert table with a whimsical cake stand you make yourself! Visit One Lovely Day for all the instructions.
The prettiest Silk Ribbon Embroidery Christmas wreath
Maureen of Maureen’s Vintage Acquisitions embellished this gorgeous crazy-quilt block as part of a round robin. The silk-ribbon wreath just stuns me. How I wish she’d give us a tutorial showing how it was done. Maybe if we all comment … Read More...
How to make a recycled sweater monogram ornament
I am getting warm and fuzzy (just like this ornament) thinking about all the cool letters I could make. Check out the awesome tutorial that Mary shared at her blog Craft Buds on how to make a recycled sweater monogram … Read More...
Surfing Sunset Wall Mural
Amanda over at Burlap & Denim painted this wall mural for her son’s bedroom, which just so happens to have a surfing theme. She used an airbrush technique and did finishing touches with small brushes. See more detail at Burlap … Read More...
Inspiration: Lucky Jackson
It’s Domestic Bliss Week on Lucky Jackson’s blog, and I’m loving every minute of it. Go to her blog to see more almost-naughty stitched scenes.