Barbara from Cat Patches is hosting a sewing event called Occupy Your Sewing Room. Finish up Christmas gifts, blog about it, then join the Linky party. Prizes to follow. Get details here.
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Tutorial: Love Where You Live Ornament
Chris from Pickup Some Creativity shares how she made these adorable ornaments as part of Gwenny Penny’s Haul Out the Holly event. What a perfect gift for someone far from home this holiday season. Go HERE or HERE to get … Read More...
Four quilts to remember a loved one
Alix from Mamaka Mills shares with us on her blog four memory quilts she just finished for a family in Ohio. A widow had kept her late husband’s clothing and from it she asked Alix to make a quilt for … Read More...
Other Glass Blogs to Check out…Fused Glass
I was looking for some other blogs…by other glass artists. I thought I’d share some of them here once a week or so. Let’s see what other glass artists out there are up to. Today we’re checking out a fuser…… Read More...
Washi Tape Gift Wrap Ideas
Here are some inspirational ideas to turn wahi tape into gift wrap embellishments! Dress up plain paper packages using this pretty tape. Thanks to Meaghan, our edible crafts editor, for passing this on to me! Washi Tape Gift Wrap … Read More...
Free pattern: Pull-through toddler scarf with fleece lining
Small Dream Factory shares a free pattern on her blog for a toddler scarf. It’s made with a fleece lining, and a buttonhole at the bottom creates a pull-through closure. Get the pattern and tutorial.
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Felt Christmas Cookies Tutorial
Dannyelle of “Life is a party” is a stay-at-home mom of two girls and they live in Toronto in Ontario. One day she wants to return to teaching but for now she enjoys being home with her girls. Her little … Read More...
Tutorial: Pieced candy cane bunting
Maggie fromSmashed Peas and Carrots shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a fun candy cane bunting. The candy canes are pieced from red and white cotton prints, and hang from a length of jumbo ric … Read More...
Tutorial: Dolly Diaper Bag
Ashley from Mommy by Day, Crafter by Night shows how to make her Dolly Diaper Bag. The Minkee-lined diaper bag is sized just right for a little girl to carry. What little mother wouldn’t love this? It’s inspired by the … Read More...
How to Print on Burlap
Here’s a cool tutorial showing how to use your ink jet printer to print designs directly on burlap. Jamie of Sew Rockin’ was kind enough to send this link my way. Check it out — HOW TO PRINT ON BURLAP … Read More...
Tip: Make Clear Stamps Cling Again
Have your clear stamps lost their cling? Here’s a few great tips from PSA essentials for getting that stickiness back.
-Heather
Santa Claus Craft: Book Craft
I just read Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa Claus by Chris Plehal, and this craft is a perfect ‘book craft’ match! The Christmas Season is such a great time to make memories with your children. Don’t get too busy … Read More...
Buttonware giveaway!
Amy at A Thimbleful of Thoughts is giving away not only a copy of her book Buttonware
, but two Buttonware kits that include everything you need to make two of the projects highlighted in the book! Head over to … Read More...
Juice Top Photo Ornaments
Here’s a beautiful twist on the age old juice can lid ornament. These are elegant and “today” and make a great keepsake gift. Get the how to over at The Crafting Chicks — {Sassy Juice Top Photo Ornaments}.
25 Days of DIY Food Gifts from Chow
If you’ve been obsessively hunting down edible gift ideas, Chow has their very own teaser. It’s an Advent Calendar of DIY holiday food gifts. Click on each day to see the how-tos. It really is a teaser, too, you … Read More...
Tatting tip: If your stitch won’t flip
If your stitch won’t flip, Heather of Tatted Treasures has the solution. See her tip.
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Free jewelry making e-book from Interweave
Jewelry Making Daily is sharing 5 free handcrafted jewelry projects with you! Sign up now for the free newsletter from Jewelry Making Daily and get your free e-book including these projects!
Giveaways from Beadaholique and Strung Out
Julie from Beadaholique and Strung Out a beaders blog is hosting a series of giveaways – “The 12 Giveaways of Christmas. ” See Julie’s post about the giveaways to find out more about the contest, how to win, and the … Read More...
Know your digits
If you have little ones who haven’t mastered memorizing your phone number, this is a fabulous idea! This idea comes from Pinterest. My apologies to the creative soul who thought of this idea. I wasn’t able to trace the repins … Read More...