A cute Advent calendar doesn’t have to be difficult or time-consuming to make. In fact, pharMa shows how to make a cute Advent calendar using a Christmas-themed placemat. With the embellishment already on the placemat, it’s as simple as adding … Read More...
Lookie what she made: Vintage-inspired military jacket
Wendy from Vintage Fan Girl created this vintage-inspired military jacket. What a gorgeous coat!! It has the lines of a military coat, but is made out of romantic floral with velvet cuffs. She writes on her blog about her inspiration … Read More...
Tutorial: Painted canvas patchwork Christmas trees
Melony from Mel Designs shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she created these fun Christmas trees using handpainted canvas. She created a number of different painted designs, and then pieced them together to make the trees. Get the … Read More...
Non-Cake Wedding Cakes
{Photo via Betty Crocker Recipes on Flickr}
Jell-O, cereal, french macarons, twinkies…not exactly what you might think of when choosing a wedding cake! But if you’re looking for an alternative to the traditional, be sure to check out 30 inpsired … Read More...
Project: Treat Box Card
This wonderful project is a card and treat box in one, how clever! You can download the instructional pdf from Inky Antics and make some yourself. These would perfect for teacher or co-wokers gifts!
-Heather
Tutorial: Easy applique pillow
Amy of Diary of a Quilter shares her secrets for creating a quick and easy applique pillow. Make one in holiday colors to add to the season’s decor. Or save the tutorial for after the new year, and make a … Read More...
Decor Idea | Tree of Hearts
Saar from Ideas from the Forest sent along this decor idea that she created for Autumn. I think it can easily be adapted for any season or holiday (like Christmas!) by changing the colours of the papers used. Click here… Read More...
Tutorial: Jelly Roll 1600 quilt
We’ve heard of speed dating, but what about speed piecing? Tanesha from Crafty Garden Mom gave this technique a try with a lovely result, shown. She talks about the experience on her blog and then walks you through a how-to. … Read More...
Tutorial: Hexie snowflake
Nova of a cuppa and a catch up teased us with a peek at her sweet hexie ornament–simple perfection. I’m so glad she decided to show us how it’s made. See her tute.
Tutorial | Getting Bokeh Photos of Your Christmas Tree
Katrina Kennedy explains how you can capture shaped bokeh with the lights on your Christmas tree. Click here to see more.
Are you looking for more Christmas Holiday papers and supplies? Check out these printable designs we found on Etsy… Read More...
Fruit Jam Jellies Candy
Remember back in September when I hosted a giveaway for the gorgeous book by Nina Wanat, Sweet Confections? If you want another glimpse inside, check out this successful experiment by the publisher, Lark Crafts, for making Fruit Jam … Read More...
Crochet Nature
Here are a few ideas with patterns and tutorials that I think are especially attractive. These will make nice embellishments to your crochet. Have fun!
http://bobbilewin.blogspot.com/2010/08/oak-leaf-crochet-pattern.html
http://zoomyummy.com/2011/01/11/crochet-swirls-tutorial/
http://www.craftpassion.com/2009/08/crochet-pattern-5-petal-flower.html
Mollie every month
Mollie Johanson‘s pattern-of-the-month club was so successful in 2011 that she’s doing it again in 2012. Yea! And she’s adding a project-of-the-month club. Go to Mollie’s Wild Olive blog post for all the details.
Ed. note: Mollie didn’t … Read More...
Tutorial | Pocket Page Mini-Album
Jill Sprott from the October Afternoon design team, shows how to create this little pocket page mini-album. This could be great for keeping holiday memorabilia and memories. Click here to go to the tutorial
Mini albums are great little … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour | Special Love
Special Love by BrooklynGirl
GALLERY | BLOG
Strawberry Christmas Lights
Yes, these sparkly Christmas lights are actually strawberries (and mini marshmallows and sprinkles). Find the how-tos and a bonus free printable HERE at the Dollhouse Bake Shoppe.
DIY Snowman Poop Soap With Free Printable Tag Download
I came across this via Organized Christmas. This inexpensive holiday gag gift is easy to make for office gifts, Secret Santa exchanges or stocking stuffers. To make Snowman Poop simply follow the easy Snowman Soap Suprise Balls recipe I … Read More...
DIY Snowball Soap Surprise
If you are looking for a gift idea this christmas that the kids can make from items you have in your home right now. You have to try these “Snowball Soap Suprise” soap balls. All you need is a … Read More...
Recycled Glass Tiles at Maryland Mosaic
The color selection is awesome. And the tiles are recycled. What more could you ask for mosaic people? They’re at Maryland Mosaic you can get them for all of your mosaic projects. The tiles are made from 98% consumer waste … Read More...
Making Your Clay Browned… On Purpose
Most of us have browned our clay by accident. Here’s a tutorial for a sweet, realistic looking cookie complete with yummy looking baked edges. Do check out Tangerine Taiyaki’s album for other yummy looking kawaii goodies!
