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
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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!
Free Knitted Pattern for a Sports Team Hat Pin
Team Spirit here we come! Knit these for everyone on your team, in your team colors.
Quick and easy from the Jenni Can Knit blog over at the Vintage Umbrella, HERE
Free Pattern – Knitted Uggs for your Little Ugg!
These little boots are so cute, and pretty easy too. There is a link to the FREE downloadable pattern HERE
2012 Army of Hope Wall Calendar To Benefit Breast Cancer
Featuring over 13 never before published dishcloth and towel patterns.
All proceeds go to Army Of Women for Breast Cancer Research.
What an awesome idea! It’s great that people design things like this to help a worthy cause.
Go HERE… Read More...
Rice Krispies Treats Menorah and Pretzel Candles
Rice Krispies
must be selling tons this holiday season, because I’m seeing so many festive ideas for decorating Rice Krispies treats. Find the how-tos to make Rice Krispies treats menorahs and pretzel rod candles HERE at the Dollhouse Bake Shoppe … Read More...
Tutorial: Pocketbook organizer
Valerie from Holland Cox shares a tutorial on her blog, Insatiable Need, for making a pocketbook organizer. It has six pockets on the inside that can hold credit cards, ID, and even a checkbook. A small loop keeps a … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric Task Basket to organize your sewing supplies
Sew4Home shows how to make a fabric Task Basket that you can use to organize your sewing supplies. The large fabric bucket is made to hold everything you need for a sewing project. The inside is big enough to hold … Read More...
Tutorial: Holiday Knit Dress with pretty gathered sleeves
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin usually shows us how to make pretty dresses for little girls. But today she shows how she made a holiday dress for herself from red t-shirt knit fabric. It’s a simple dress with a long … Read More...