Prudent Baby shows how to make this pretty Christmas stocking. The body of the stocking is made from wool felt, and the cuff and hanging loop from jersey knit. Get the tute.
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Tutorial: Retro-mod Knit Sweater Dress
Jessica from Me Sew Crazy shows how to make her Knit Sweater Dress. The sleeveless dress has a fabulous retro-mod feel. It’s made from two layers – a sweater knit material and a jersey knit lining. It’s inspired by a … Read More...
Giveaway: Patchwork heart Christmas ornaments
Leslie from Leslie’s Art and Sew created these lovely patchwork heart ornaments, and wants to share them with others. She doesn’t have enough to give one to everyone, but she does have a pair of heart ornaments to give away … Read More...
Inspiration: Stamped Cookies
Lynette Horner shares her amazing stamped cookies on her Flikr page, she used a blank ink pad and edible ink to stamp them, follow the link for more info from her. These are almost too pretty to eat!
-Heather
Tutorial: Santa and reindeer photo props
If you’re feeling blah about taking your family’s Christmas photos this year, why infuse some fun into the shoot with Santa or reindeer props? Sweetie Pie Bakery shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make them out of … Read More...
Tutorial: Felt babe
A new DIY ornament from vintage umbrella: the babe in the manger. See the tute.
Camera Cookies
Remember when I declared an edible camera trend, as evidenced by these camera cookie cutters? And I said I was getting a set to review? I got them and I made some. And I’m giving away a set. For … Read More...
Vellum Photo Votives
This lovely idea was uploaded to Pinterest directly. The pin says that dollar store glass votives were used and photos were printed onto vellum. Check them out at Pinterest — DIY: Gift Making / Votive candle holders.
Inspiration: Linda Stokes
Linda Stokes created this sumptuous journal cover. She says,
… Read More...This came from an embroidery done a few years ago, using the circular attachment of my sewing machine. I was thinking of making it into a bag but journals are quicker
Freebie | Printable Gratitude Journal
Being grateful isn’t just for November. Lou from Happy Serendipity made a free printable gratitude journal that you can use to express your gratitude every day of the year. Once printed out and bound you will have a page for … Read More...
Easy Gingerbread House How-tos
This gingerbread house from Ladies Home Journal is labeled as “easy,” and given they start off with a stove-top gingerbread, I think perhaps they are on to something. Find the slideshow HERE.
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Some Homemade Food Gift Guides
A few roundups from the magazines for ya’, all homemade food gifts…
1. Some spiced rum, homemade hot sauce, lemon digestif and the like at Chow.
2. Infused vodka, mixed nuts, granola and more at Real Simple. (Photo the … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour | Be Merry
Walnut Shell – Cheap As Chips On Ebay
I was looking for some Ground Walnut Shell to put into some body scrubs I am making for gifts this Christmas. Do you know how hard it is to just buy a small amount of walnut shell. So frustrating you … Read More...
Baby Shower Favour Soaps
Looking for Baby Shower Favour idea look at these cute 3D Baby Shaped Soaps I came across from Dimagination. Aren’t they just adorable. These unscented soaps are available in African, American, Caucasian and Hispanic skin colours. Each soap is … Read More...
iPhone Soap check it out
Ok so this is not a recipe to make iPhone soap. I still had the urge to share it with you. How cool is it! My kids are always grabbing at my iPhone hmmmm I wonder if having this in … Read More...
DIY Sugar Cube Bath Fizzies
Who loves bath fizzies? I do they come in various shapes and sizes I have never seen them looking as cute as these sugar cube inspired bath fizzies from Martha Stewart. The perfect gift, craft idea with christmas … Read More...
Free Printable Soap Label Download
You have made the soap now to give it your own personal touch. Why not add a pretty soap label. Came across this free printable soap labels download via creaturecomfortsblog How good does it all look once assembled. Just like … Read More...
Easy Stamped Candle Tutorial
Dazie from Dazie Delights submitted this cute stamped candle tutorial to Craft Gossip.
For this project, you’ll need: a stamp, tissue paper, ink, pro markers, heat gun (or hair dryer) and scissors.The markers really help add some pretty colorful details.… Read More...
Unicorn Chopsticks
Wishing my unicorn and rainbow obsessed kid ate anything beyond Brussels Sprouts and plain spaghetti, because I’d so get her these Unicorn Chopsticks
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