Father Christmas as bread? Of course. Check out this brioche version of Santa HERE at Prunille fait son show.
Festive Chocolate Pretzel Rods
While Christmastime is the season for chocolate-dipped-sprinkley pretzel rods, I like this bright, refreshing take meant for weddings. (Also, using a champagne flute for dipping the chocolate is inspired.) Find the how-tos HERE at Intimate Weddings.
Donut and Milk Bottle Snowmen
I’m very much on board with the milk bottle/donut snowman/straw trend that started (to the best of my knowledge) a couple years ago. The plaid scarves got me with these. And that they are looking to the sky (for … Read More...
Hershey’s Kisses Packaging
Hershey Kisses contained in Hershey Kiss packaging… is that metapackaging? Or am I too far removed from grad school to be accurate with such terms? I’ll stick to words like “cute” and “easy.” Find the how-tos HERE at pharMA.
Hypno-kitteh says Merry Christmas
Eep! Christmas means…kitties with laser-beam eyes! Lisa Riddle stitched them. See her Etsy shop.
And thanks a million to Lish Dorset of Craftzine.com for spotting these little winners.
Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy
Gift Idea | A Gratitude Journal
Roudi from C is for Craft sent along a link to a post about her gratitude journal for 2011. In it she listed 365 things she is grateful for about the year. I’m thinking a pre-made journal like this would … Read More...
CraftGossip Exclusive 50% Off All Maoli Lip Balms – Christmas Stocking Stuffer Idea
Maoli entrepreneur Kalani is a December baby and he gets to celebrate the Winter Solstice, Christmas and Three Kings Day. Lucky kid. But he’s also a giving soul and wants you to have 50 % off the entire range of … Read More...
For the birds
Pretty birds, that is! Kristin at Retro Café Art Gallery shares a tutorial for making this pretty bird bracelet. By adding images to both sides, the bracelet is reversible, too.
Lightglobe Soap I Found A Mold
I posted about some Christmas Light Bulb Hand Soap earlier this week. Well guess what after putting on my research pants I found a soap mold on etsy to make your own if you would like to make your own … Read More...
Free Stencil & Christmas Tag Downloads
You’ve made/bought your gifts now get your free downloads for Snowman Poop Tags, Christmas Themed Stencils, Soap Tags, Icons, and Christmas Tree Tags. Love that they are all free……………..Enjoy xo
Newsy: Stitch Star contest
John Adams from quilt dad announced he is going to be one of the three judges in the Timeless Stitch Star, a contest sponsored by Timeless Treasures Fabric. To celebrate the kick-off, he is hosting a giveaway on his … Read More...
How to make recycled egg Christmas or Easter ornaments
Eggs are a great source for not only decorating on the outside but inside too! Check out how KB made darling keepsake ornaments with cute pictures of her kids and some eggs. Her easy tutorial on how to make photo … Read More...
A SouthBank Christmas
Reverse Garbage and South Bank have put together a little “Made With Love” Craft Studio Event to help spread some festive creativity. Dec 10th-23rd Brisbane Australia.
You can check out the Southbank Website for more information about the classes (different … Read More...
Mr. Roosevelt’s Necktie block for quilt along
Vanessa from Crafty Gemini posted her third block – Mr. Roosevelt’s Necktie – as part of her Video Sampler Quilt Along. She says if you use only two contrasting colors the block looks more like a dog bone than a … Read More...
Pasta Menorah Tutorial
This menorah is made completely out of pasta and apparently the menorah candles fit perfectly into the rigatoni noodles!
You’ll also need a lasagna noodle, glue and spray paint. Painting with acrylic paint would allow for more details like stripes … Read More...
State of Ohio quilt
Devon from Miss Make shows some love for her home with this quilt she made. I love it! It’s the state of Ohio, USA. If you want to make one of your own, she shows you how on her blog… Read More...
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How to make recycled sheet music Christmas decoration letters
This Christmas decoration is music to my eyes. OK that was corny but they are charming. See how to make recycled sheet music letters perfect to decorate for the Christmas season over at Justine’s blog Sew Country Chick.
How to make recycled Christmas card coasters
This is another classic craft that is too cute not to share. Thanks to Carol Heppner’s great post and tutorial on how to make recycled Christmas card coasters you can bring this classic to your home and family!
Tutorial: Ribbon candy Christmas ornaments
Staci from Crafty Stacishares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make ribbon candy Christmas ornaments. Instead of real candy, these are made from grosgrain ribbon and beads. Cute!! Get the how-to.
[photo from Crafty Staci]