Kirstin from KojoDesigns shows how to make a cute porcupine softie. Don’t worry – he’s not prickly at all. In fact, his quills are all made of a soft yarn. He’s a porcupine you’ll love to hug! Get the tute… Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric and burlap photo ornaments
Maggie from Midwestern Sewing Girl guest blogs in the 12 Days of Handmade Ornaments series at Sew Woodsy with a tutorial showing how to make a stitched photo ornament. A printed photo is stitched on to colorful fabric and burlap … Read More...
Tutorial: Mrs. Claus Christmas apron
Jessica from Me Sew Crazy guest blogs over at Sumo’s Sweet Stuff with a tutorial showing how to make a Mrs. Claus apron. She uses the free Saily Away pattern from No Big Dill but shows how to adapt it … Read More...
Card making Project: Pocket Card
Shari Carroll from Hero Arts has a great video showing how to make these fun pocket cards, perfect for tucking in a gift card or cash.
-Heather
Best-ever tatting
Heather of Tatted Treasures invited her readers to share their best-ever tatting. You’ll enjoy seeing the submissions, like this tatted bouquet by Alma of Two Shuttles. See Heather’s post.
Tutorial | Burnt Edge Glimmer Misted Flowers
Melissa Samuels shows you how to make these layered fabric flowers for use on scrapbooks, cards and more. Simply change the colour of mist used to suit any theme! Click here to go to the tutorial.
Festive Bubble Jars
The younger guests at your wedding celebrations will love these festive bubbles in a jar from The Pretty Blog! You’ll find all the instructions and free printable labels at Elephant Shoe.
Tutorial: Girl’s ombre ruffled t-shirt skirt and matching embellished tee
Jessica from A Couple of Craft Addicts created this awesome outfit for her daughter, and she shares a tutorial telling how she did it. Her tutorial includes the scoop on how she made the lovely ombre ruffle skirt and the … Read More...
Grizzly bear trophy
This faux taxidermy cracks me up. That’s all. It’s by Bree of Anatomically Incorrect Creatures. Go to her blog post.
Cookie and Candy Snow Globes
No muss no fuss, whip up some edible snow globes made from store-bought cookies and candy HERE at Sweet Simple Stuff.
Tutorial & Printable | Crazy, Colorful Ornament
Joanna Waterfall of Waterfall Creative posted this tutorial for a colorful ornament over on Craft Snob. It includes printables of the template and patterned papers. Click here to go to the tutorial.
Are you looking for more Christmas Holiday … Read More...
Free Aemilia Ars needlelace patterns
Jeanine in Canada gives us the heads-up that ten classic needlelace patterns are now available for download from Aemilia Ars website. The story behind these beautiful patterns is fascinating. Go to Jeanine’s Italian Needlework blog post to learn a bit … Read More...
IZZE Holiday Crafting Challenge – Vote here!
We are so excited to partner with IZZE Sparkling Juice to bring you the IZZE Holiday Crafting Challenge!
This holiday season, IZZE gave a select group of crafters a challenge. IZZE sent them all a surprise box full of … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour | Let it Snow
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Kevin Murphy – Colour Bug – Great Tween Christmas Idea
I remember coming home with pink hair when I was 15 and having my mum flip out!!! Lets face it we’ve all rebelled or tried something different at some point in our life. You like pink and want it for … Read More...
Candy Cane Candle Centerpiece Idea
Here’s a quick holiday candle centerpiece idea using candy canes and a taper candle. All you need is a candle, candy canes, glue and ribbon!
This idea is courtesy of Touch of Home Learning. You’ll also find instructions on … Read More...
Time to get recycled Chriatmas crafting
Kathi really had some time on her hands….literally! She sent in a link to her blog BitsyPieces where she posted a whole bunch of clocks made out of all sorts recycled elements. She also got really creative where she found … Read More...
Roundup in the Online Clay Universe
- One thing to definitely take a gander at is the flip book samples of The Polymer Arts magazine
- Did you win this month’s PCAGOE challenge prize? Have a look!
- Don’t forget to enter PCC’s monthly challenge. The deadline
Molly’s Sketchbook: Felt Baby Shoes
How adorable are these tiny shoes for baby. I could not resist sharing Molly’s narrative. “I think it’s lovely to welcome a little one into the world surrounded by thoughtful handmade gifts, and these itty-bitty boots are just the ticket … Read More...
Tutorial – How To Make Your Neckline Bigger
By cutting a steek and adding a hook and eye closure, you can easily make your necklines a bit larger.
Knitting.About.Com shows you how, HERE