Anshu from Blooms and Bugs shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a little skirt for a toddler girl. A box pleat at the center front adds a nice detail, and also the fullness that little legs … Read More...
KnitCircus Gifts 2011 and Winter 2011
The special Gift issue is going bye-bye pretty quick, so hurry on over. You’ll get all the patterns, articles, reviews and, yes ads, but they’re really pretty. And they have yarn in them, so it’s all good right?
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Merry Christmas from Craftsy!
Craftsy. The site for online knitting classes. And, until December 15, 2011, buy one class (unlimited time) for only 29.99 and get another one free! Perfect for your knitting peeps, or for you too! Nothing saying you can’t buy yourself … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffled Christmas tree
Abby from Sew Much Ado shows how to create a Christmas tree wrapped in ruffled fabric. This would look so pretty decorating your mantel or on a side table! Get the tutorial.
[photo from Sew Much Ado]
Tutorial: Large rice-filled heating pad
Shari from Faith Filled Food for Moms and Grandmothers shows how to make a large rice-filled heating pad that you can place at the end of your bed to warm your toes. You can make one out of two rectangles … Read More...
Hamburger Wrapping Paper
I suppose this means that you’ll have to give everybody six presents… two buns, the burger, cheese, lettuce and tomato. The hamburger wrapping paper is from Gift Couture, spotted on Incredible Things. Find more information about the paper and … Read More...
9 Hanukkah Crafts for Kids
BabyCenter Blog has 9 wonderful crafts from some amazing bloggers, including Creative Jewish Mom, She Knows and Make and Takes. Head on over to have a craft for each wonderful lit up night! This photo is of the Macaroni Menorah … Read More...
Gingerbread Typewriter
Make a note, those who know me, this is the cake I would like for any extra special birthday or occasion or just because that I have coming my way. Scattered letters and all. Totally edible and made of gingerbread, … Read More...
Hanukkah Kid Craft with Recycled Plastic Tray
Creative Jewish Mom is the site to go to whenever you are looking for amazing crafts with your children, especially crafts that focus on Jewish traditions, holidays and celebrations. Her six year old drew their depiction of a starry Hanukkah … Read More...
Golden Noodle Christmas Topiare
I had to look twice at this photo after I read that it was made out of styrofoam and noodles! Your children will love coming up with their own patterns as to how to arrange the noodles. Head on over … Read More...
Christmas Elf Handprint
I love any and all hand print crafts because they are perfect little keepsakes, or gifts for the grandparents. I have yet to see a hand print turned into an elf. These little helpers are adorable, and are sure to… Read More... Tutorial: Child’s felt crown
Gina from Se La Cava shows how to make a child’s felt crown that they can wear on their birthday, or year-round for dress-up fun. On oversized monogram on the front makes it extra special. Get the tute.
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Gingerbread Cookie Wreath
Here’s a fun wreath to make for the holidays! Inspired by a martha Stewart design this adaptation is totally adorable and very festive. Get the how to from Saving 4 Six: Gingerbread Cookie Wreath.
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Tutorial: Dala horse stocking
If you love the Swedish Dala horses popping up all over the web, you’ll adore the latest holiday tutorial by Jenny of allsorts. She uses simple felt applique to add Dala-horse flair to a Christmas stocking. See her tute… Read More...
December House
Brilliant gifting
This sweet little beaded heart, created by Yesteryear Embroideries, is actually a pocket for delivering a small gift. I think it would be perfect to hang on the Christmas tree each year with a small surprise inside. And I … Read More...
Music Lover
Bead a little stocking
Chris of Themeaparty.com has guest posted a tutorial on whip up for creating a dear little felt stocking embellished with beaded snowflakes. You could also use the snowflake patterns–free on the post–on ornaments or other Christmas crafts. See the tute… Read More...
Photo Stocking Holders
When I first saw these a smile crept across my face. There’s no question about whose stocking belongs to who! You can get the how to over at Southern Lovely: Stocking holders.