This simple little design expresses the delight of the holiday season. It will be quick to stitch and fun to display.
Free ornament tutorials
Here are a couple more projects from vintage umbrella‘s 24 Days of Handmade Ornaments that use scraps and tidbits from your stash to make new keepsakes for your friends and family.
Easy Edible Leaves
Ever feel like an idiot trying to make edible leaves? Or, ever feel like you might feel like an idiot trying to make edible leaves? Fear not, cuz 1 Fine Cookie promises they are so easy, even an idiot can … Read More...
Bumper Sticker Inspired Ornaments
These ornaments were inspired by bumper stickers from Point Lookout, New York. From some oval shaped wood pieces and paint these great ornaments were born. You can get the how to over at That’s My Letter — “O” is for … Read More...
How to cut and lay a recycled end grain wood floor and enter to win a copy of the book Building with Secondhand Stuff
If you are handy with a saw and like building stuff then pop on over to Craftside and leave a comment to get yourself in the running for a copy of Building With Secondhand Stuff: How to Re-Claim, Re-Vamp, Re-Purpose … Read More...
Stitching on impulse
Jen of Bayou Quilts and Dolls lets us look over her shoulder as she experiments with improvisational stitching on eco-dyed fabrics. She says, “The embroidery is mostly simple stitching and is spontaneous, not planned or from a pattern.” Beautiful. See … Read More...
Free pattern: Toddler mittens
Small Dream Factory shares a free pattern and tutorial on their blog for making a a pair of mittens for a toddler. They’re made without thumbs for ease of dressing and ease of construction. A fabric ribbon connects them and … Read More...
Tutorial: Little girl’s pleated bubble dress
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shows how to create a simple church dress for a little girl. It pairs a plain bodice with a pleated bubble skirt. A pretty bow at the waist finishes it off. Get the tute.… Read More...
Project: Fall Bird House
I’m in love with this amazing mixed media bird house! Shelly from Stamptramp shares how she made it and even links to the house pattern. Click here for more detailed info and pics.
-Heather
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Tutorial: Felt and doily Christmas ornament
Christie from A Lemon Squeezy Home guest blogs at Craft Snob with a tutorial showing how to make a simple but beautiful Christmas ornament from felt and a small doily. Get the tute.
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Tutorial: Ruffle felt flower embellishment
Kim from The Small Things Blog guest posts at seven thirty three with a tutorial showing how to make her ruffled felt flower embellishment. Add a little clip to it to make a it hair accessory or brooch. You could … Read More...
Tutorial: Penguin ornaments
Your Christmas tree needs a penguin parade! Make one using the quick and easy tutorial from Lazy Bassett for felt-appliqued softie ornaments. Go to the tute.
Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy or check … Read More...
Stitch a pretty trinket box
Here’s a rockin idea from Sylvia of Windy River Beadwork & Embroidery. She says,
… Read More...I started with a little paper maché box which I coated with several layers of a translucent metallic gold acrylic paint. I then embroidered little
Tutorial | Understanding Exposure
Carly Webber at My Life in Colour, explains in depth about the relationship between ISO, Shutter Speed and Aperture to help you understand perfect exposure. Click here to go to the tutorial.
The Scarf That Wasn’t……
This ‘scarf’ started life as a wool sweater composed of brown wool squares complimented with off white tapestry style stitching. It came to me from a thrift store where I found it and decided it would be a good choice … Read More...
Hand Painted Thanksgiving Subway Art
This Thanksgiving subway art has a great rustic feel to it. Instead of using a cutting machine, this one is hand painted which gives it the charm that drew me in. You can see it over at Prairie Cottage Rose … Read More...
Incredible Star Wars Cookies… From Other Cutters
Please all baking Star Wars fans, please click HERE immediately (no need to read the rest of this post) to see the Star Wars cookie decorating perfection from The Sweet Adventures of Sugarbelle. And no extra cookie cutters purchased. … Read More...
See the new Making Spot
Zoe of The Making Spot shares news of the launch of their new site, which features hundreds of free craft tutorials. Included are lots of stitch tutes and projects. Check it out!
Giveaway | Gift Certificate to Design House Digital
Celeste Smith is sharing some information about the recent Digital Scrapbooking Day celebrations at Designer House Digital, and she is also giving away a $10 gift certificate to the store. Click here to go to the giveaway.
Inspiration du Jour | Love At Home
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