My friend Kathi Briefer-Gose makes her family a menorah every year. This year she’s combined her clay love along with her addiction to the (very addictive) game Angry Birds. The result is a fangirl’s dream.
French Knots or Candlewicking Knots Video
Over at My Simple Walk, she’s posted a new video that shows how to do French and Candlewicking Knots and as she says, “Christmas is just two days away, but there is still time to whip up an ornament to … Read More...
Blue Bauble
Simple Cross Stitch Christmas Tree
The Rudolph, The Grinch and The Scrooge Christmas Cocktails
If I was actually still in Christmas party mode, I think I would have to throw a shindig that included cocktails based on Christmas characters. Make The Rudolph, The Grinch and The Scrooge cocktails HERE at Rock UR Party. … Read More...
Free pattern: Angel Christmas ornament
Christmas is nearly here, but there’s still time to make this cute angel ornament. Craft Passion has a pattern and tutorial for making her. She has a sweet painted face and lush faux fur wings. Get the pattern and tutorial… Read More...
Tutorial: Easter Time Bunny Rag wreath
The how-to for this cute bunny rag wreath is Bustle and Sew contribution to Mencap’s Make With Me project. Mencap is an organization in the UK dedicated to supporting individuals with learning disabilities. Their Make With Me campaign features craft … Read More...
101 Things to do With Ribbon
Tutorial: Christmas stocking flatware holders
Yasmin Elizabeth shows how to make a cute accent for your holiday table setting. It’s an itty bitty Christmas stocking to hold your cutlery. It’s a quick and easy project, so you can make one to place at each plate … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Blanket car seat cover for dogs
Katpolkadot from Exscapes shows how to make a blanket to protect your car seats when your dog takes a ride in your car. The large blanket fits over the entire back seat, with buckled straps to keep it in place. … Read More...
Project: Snowflake Card
Tresa over at Fabulously Artsy makes a lovely snowflake card using stamps, coordinating die cuts, embossing and more, click here to watch her how to video.
-Heather
Tutorial: Sew a child’s pullover sweater, traced from a long-sleeved tee
Justine from Sew Country Chick shows how to make a pullover sweater for a small child using a t-shirt as a guide. If you can find any good sweater knit yardage at the fabric store, how about using a thrifted … Read More...
Advent Calendar Idea
It may be too late for this year, but I love this Advent Calendar idea from Ideas from the Forest using toilet paper tubes. Definitely one to file away for the future! Click here to see more.
Hostess Gift Idea | Tag & Card Set
Jenni Swenson from Vintage Umbrella shows off the tag and card sets that she made to give as hostess gifts this season. Click here to see more.
DIY Christmas Sugar Cube House
With zero knowledge of how houses are really built, I’m only guessing that gingerbread house building is akin to laying drywall, whereas this sugar cube
house pays homage to the bricklayer. Build a sugar cube house HERE at Martha Stewart… Read More...
If It’s Robyn Chachula, It’s ‘Siimply Crochet’
Are you a Robyn Chachula fan? If not, what’ wrong with you??? This book simply crochet 22 ‘Stylish Designs for Every Day’ is a great collection of beautiful pieces that you’ll actually wear and use. In addition to the designs … Read More...
Last Minute Gift Idea | Personalized Coupons
Natt from Awesomeness of Crafting sent along this personal gift idea: coupons for your loved one! She explains how she made these and boxed them up for her husband. Click here to see more.
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Reindeer Name Cookies
Who would you be? Make reindeer name cookies HERE at Parents.
DIY Handmade Washcloth Tutorial – Goes Hand In Hand With Homemade Soap
I found this pic over at Soap Deli News. It belongs to Creative Jewish Mum. I can’t really sew or crochet but if you can and have the time to spare before christmas, it shouldn’t take too long to do … Read More...
DIY Christmas Soap Bottle
Head on over to MudPie Studio if you are looking to try something a bit different with your soap dispenser. You can change the poem if you like it’s up to you. All you need is a bottle of el … Read More...