I just had to share this with you! The time is quickly running out for us to crochet something really impressive for this Christmas. But, if you need/want to, this may well be the perfect project for you. It’s a … Read More...
Freebie | Dangly Gift Tags
Here’s another set of free printable gift tags for gift wrapping. These are compliments of Sharon Rowan from Lemon Squeezy. Just print and cut! Click here to go to the download.
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Naughty Not Nice Gift Ideas
Not everybody is nice, so if you’ve been naughty…….here is your lump of coal!!!! Something different to the usual “Snowman Poop” soap idea. I had a little chuckle to myself upon seeing this. Love that it comes in a red … Read More...
DIY Glitter Tattoos – Christmas Party/ Gift Idea
I never really find temporary tattoos that appealing when I was a wee lass. Thank goodness that long gone are the days of the slimy decal that you have to apply with a wet washcloth. Looking for something different I … Read More...
Free Printable Tag For DIY Soap Gifts
Looking for an inexpensive Christmas gift? Then grab yourself a bottle of Christmas themed hand pump soap or make your own using 4 easily accessible ingredients. Once you have decided you simply decorate the bottle however you like use christmas … Read More...
DIY Liquid Hand Soap – Great Christmas Savings/Gift Idea
What is in your liquid hand soap, do you know? There are 15 ingredients in the average store bought hand soap, many containing delightful ingredients such as sodium Laureth Sulphate and Cocamidopropyl Betaine. As my son’s kinder’s “purchasing officer” I … Read More...
Some More Quick Christmas Crochet Patterns
Since Christmas is less than two weeks away, I’d like to offer a few ideas that you could work up very quickly.
I love this candy cane
This tiny gingerbread person could be used as an ornament, a package topper, … Read More...
Hooked On Crochet Winner!
The winner of my Second Giveaway of December, 2011 and this wonderful book is:
Robyn R. who was chosen at random from all entries. Her entry was this one:
http://www.crochetconcupiscence.com/
What a treasure trove!
Robyn’s entry was a … Read More...
Another Mercury Glass Tutorial…Perfect for the Holidays
I posted a mercury glass tutorial awhile back and found another one today that looks super easy and very timely for the holiday decorating season…it’s over at the Make Newsletter and looks very easy and the results are just lovely. … Read More...
Tutorial: Christmas Stocking
The Italian blog Paneamoreecreativita.it sent us a link to this cute little Fimo stocking button tutorial. The tutorial is so clear you can manage it by the pics alone if your Italian is like mine (non-existent).
FAN-tastic Christmas Giveaway from the artist Plumb
Enjoy a FREE download of 2 new Christmas recordings by PLUMB and enter to win great stocking-stuffers including Kindle Fires, iPOD Shuffles, CDs and more!!
PLUMB, a.k.a. Tiffany Arbuckle Lee, may be best known for her contribution to the Christian … Read More...
Tutorial: High waist fit pants for little girls
Jessica from Me Sew Crazy shares a tutorial for making herPerfect High Waist Fit Pants for little girls. The pants she shows were part of her entry into Project Run and Play earlier this year. The side seams and back … Read More...
Free Pattern – Shawl from Tahki Stacy Charles
Now this is shawl I could wrap up in!
Big, bulky and not fancy.
A shawl for what a shawl should be, for warmth. Something to grab as you walk out the door on a cold morning. A shawl to … Read More...
Tutorial: Felt pocket Advent calendar
Michelle from Tutus & Glue Dots shares a tutorial showing how to sew up a quick and easy Advent calendar. A large felt pocket holds a special treat or thought for each day of Advent. Each pocket is embellished with … Read More...
Tutorial: Throw pillow for the social media junkie
Do you know someone who loves their social media? Their Facebook and their Twitter feed? Marla from Marla, Plain & Small shows how to make fun throw pillows for the social media junkie. Get the how-to.
[photo from Marla, Plain … Read More...
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Projects: 12 Tags of Christmas
Each year I look forward to Tim Holtz’ 12 Tags of Christmas, he shares the most amazing tips, techniques and ideas! All the tags have been posted and you can visit his blog and scroll through the posts and enjoy … Read More...
Oreo Snowman Cupcakes
Seriously, have you ever seen a sweet version of a snowman that isn’t adorable? Learn to make these snowman cupcake toppers from mini marshmallows and mini Oreos 
and other fun things HERE at Confessions of a Cookbook Queen.
Food Brains
I know this is more Halloween than Christmas or Hanukkah, but I couldn’t resist sharing these food works of art. Find these amazing food sculptures by Sara Asnaghi from the series What have you got in your head? .