Delia from Delia Creates guest blogs in the 12 Skirts of Christmas series at Sewing In No Man’s Land with a tutorial showing how to make a maternity pencil skirt out of stretch knit fabric. It’s made from stretch knit … Read More...
Tutorial: Felt window ornaments
Megan Noel shares a nifty idea for thoughtful but quick ornaments, good for last-minute decorating or gifts. Fussy-cut little images from fabric prints to peek out through the felt window. Go to the tute.
Tutorial | Monster Ornaments
I absolutely love these monster themed ornaments from Scrappy Canuck Studios. You can learn how to make one (or three or five) here.
Are you looking for more Christmas Holiday papers and supplies? Check out these printable designs … Read More...
Self Portrait Ornaments
Are these not beyond adorable?? I absolutely love this unique idea and what great keepsakes these will make. A great family gift idea as well! Get the tutorial at eighteen25: self portrait ornaments.
The Quickest Project Ever??
This just might be the quickest crochet project ever – or at least the quickest, cutest one!
Bezencilla has created these pretty barrettes that could be used for a variety of purposes. Of course, they can be used in … Read More...
Tutorial: Embroidered felt gift tags
My old aunties called gift tags “to-froms.” I love these to-froms by Curbly for their stitchy goodness. I love them even more because each has a pocket on the back to hold a gift card or a bit of cash! … Read More...
{Monday Moods} Black & Blush
Elegant black paired with a whisper of delicate pink makes for a chic, modern wedding in this inspiration board posted at Glamour & Grace!
Tutorial | Scrappy Christmas Trees
You can learn how to make these scrappy Christmas trees from Jenni Swenson at Vintage Umbrella. Click here to go to the tutorial.
Are you looking for more Christmas Holiday papers and supplies? Check out these printable designs we found … Read More...
You might need Babelfish for this one – Falikép papírgurigákból
Upcycling is a popular trend in the crafting world, and one of the most impressive examples of this trend can be seen in a Hungarian artist’s work. The artist has taken something as humble as toilet paper tubes and transformed … Read More...
Polka Dot Christmas Cookies
These polka dot butter cookies are dressed up for Christmas, but I can see this idea for any festive cookies throughout the year. find them on Cute Everything.
Licorice Swizzle Stick
It’s the simplest ideas that are the most genius. I love this idea to dress up a cocktail (Christmas, sure, but any old time) with a swirl of red licorice lace. Find the idea HERE at Ladies Home Journal.
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Inspiration du Jour | Being Your Momma
DIY Melt & Pour Christmas Ornament Soap
Want to kill a few birds with one stone . Why not decorate your tree with some DIY melt and pour christmas ornaments this year. Not only do they look pretty but they can also add fragrance to the home … Read More...
DIY Lego Soap – Great Christmas Gift Idea
Christmas soap does not necessarily have to be about snowmen and candycanes. Kids love Lego with so why not make some lego soap to go in their stocking too!!! These are cool I bet there will be no problem getting … Read More...
Grab a cuppa: Friday Night Sew-In
I’ve spent most of my evening browsing projects from the Friday Night Sew-In (FNSI) at Handmade by Heidi. I highly recommend this activity. So many wonderful things to see.
Tutorial: Attic Window block
Leah from Quilted Delights shows how to make this traditional quilt block – Attic Window. This is a good choice for fussy piecing. Get the tutorial.
Image credit: Quilted Delights
Last minute gifts | Stitchy 2012 Calendar
If you still need a few more gifts for your friends and family – just one week from Christmas – check out this 2012 Calendar by Wendi Gratz of Shiny Happy World. It’s a digital download you’ll receive via … Read More...
Counting Down to Christmas
The clayers are getting ready for the holidays!
- Check out the gears she made for her steampunk style tree with Fimo!
- The Joyfulhomemaker has begun the Christmas transformation of the local doll house…
- A quick how-to for simple Christmas ornaments
Another Cool Christmas Ornament Tutorial
Here’s another Christmas ornament tutorial that anyone can do. It doesn’t require a kiln or a torch…just a class ornament, some fake snow, some glue and rhinestones and some beads to finish it up. I found this over at Things … Read More...
How to make a recycled paper strip ball ornament
This is such a simple yet elegant ornament. I am tickled that Rena sent in a link to her post at The Cheese Thief where she featured a tutorial (along with links to videos) on how to make recycled paper … Read More...