Get a glimpse of crazy quilts on display at the Newark Museum through the lens of Allie Aller, shown here with Ulysses Grant Deitz, great-great-grandson of the President and the museum’s Curator of Decorative Arts. Such fun! Go … Read More...
Freebie | Printable Gift Tags
If you’re using a non traditional colour scheme this year maybe these printable gift tags will work for you? You can download them for printing out from Nellie Designs.
Guest Post: Build Your Own Snow Mobile
Today’s guest poster is Jessica from the fun blog Mad in Crafts. I’m excited that Jessica agreed to share a tutorial with us all today as she’s a talented crafter with fun ideas. I won’t carry on any longer, instead … Read More...
Boxing Up & Preserving a Wedding Dress {Tutorial}
DIY Weddings reader Abby shared her method for preserving a wedding dress without spending a lot of money! You can find all the how tos at her blog Things for Boys. Thanks for the link Abby!
Packaging Ideas for Food Gifts
Need some packaging ideas to complete your edible gifts? Garnish. I’ll probably spend the next half hour on their site. So many ideas to ponder. Shown is an idea for packaging egg nog and hot cocoa spoon dippers.
Teeny-Tiny, Microscopic Donuts
Ohdeedoh says these are to leave out for elves, which is very kind, as elves always get shafted the night before Christmas. And you know Santa doesn’t share his cookies. Find teeny, tiny donuts (made from CheeriOs!) and other teeny, … Read More...
Inspiration: Embroidered Prayers
I love the story behind this commissioned mezuzah by Ketzirah of Embroidered Prayers. She says,
… Read More...I’m always really afraid of these types of commissions because I’m never sure if I can manifest what someone is looking for. In this
Tips and Tricks | Photographing Your Christmas Tree
Rachel from August Tea Photography shares some tips for getting great photos of your Christmas Tree. She includes instructions for both Point & Shoot and DSLR cameras. Click here to go to the tutorial.
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Strawberry Santa Hat Cookies
Nice way to sneak some fruit into the Christmas treats. And cookies and cream cheese frosting. Find the recipe for Santa hat cookies HERE at Domestic Fits.
Inspiration du Jour | From Smiles to Snark
Rudolph S’mores Pops
More S’mores pops from the master o’ s’mores pops…. This time it’s Rudolph. Find them HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons.
Looking for more S’smores recipes? Check out these articles.
Looking for more ideas for Smores? Check … Read More...
Giveaway: Petal Pillow pattern
Kerry from verykerryberry is hosting a free pattern giveaway for this Petal Pillow. Nova, from a cuppa and a catch up designed this cutie. Love the Dresden Plate and center pocket. Go HERE for contest details.
Image credit: verykerryberry
Free motion quilt challenge in Jan
Vicki from Sew Inspired is hosting a free motion quilting challenge. It starts in January. Click HERE for details.
Rudolph Cookie Pops
One more from yours truly (warning, this isn’t the last)… Rudolph cookie pops. Find the full tutorial HERE at Celebrations.
Winter Wedding Ideas
For gorgeous winter wedding inspiration featuring gold, grey, and emerald details don’t miss this post at Grey Likes Weddings. Photography by Amy Lashelle.
Beads, bezels, wire, and resin
Carmi has been really busy! Take a look at her post on Carmi’s Art/Life World and read about the many projects she’s been working on for her other blog posts.
For complete instructions on casting with resin read these Basic … Read More...
Monday Mosaic: Bring on the Cute!
Round 1 of the Christmas ornaments – starting with the cute & funny!
1. Whimsical Snowman Ornament, 2. Candy Land Yorkie Terrier, 3. Snowman Ornament/Charm Red & Gold Scarf, 4. Zombie
Tutorial: Baby doll pajamas from an outgrown baby’s romper
Kris from Resweater blog and shop shares a quick how-to at Refashion Co-op showing how to repurpose an outgrown baby’s romper into pajamas for a baby doll. What a great idea!! Get the tute.
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Free pattern: Caliti clutch purse that converts to a tote
Sara from Sew Sweetness shares a free pattern for making her Caliti Convertible Clutch. I am loving the mod lines of this purse! As a tote, it has circular cut out handles for carrying. But fold the ends over, and … Read More...
Free pattern: Stethoscope cover
Have any doctors or nurses on your Christmas list? Staci from Crafty Staci shares a free pattern and tutorial on her blog for making a stethoscope cover. It’s reversible, so you can get two looks out of the one cover. … Read More...