Susan Elliott of Plays with Needles tests an improvised method for printing text on fabric to serve as an embroidery pattern. Go to her blog post to get the details and check out the results.
Carrot Cupcakes with Marzipan Carrots
Not to mention the ruffled cream cheese swiss meringue buttercream… yum. Find the recipe and how-tos for making marzipan carrot toppers HERE at 6 Bittersweets.
Noel Border
Stitch some spiffy napkin rings
Mollie of Wild Olive shows us how to make and stitch these napkin rings, perfect for the Thanksgiving table. Go to her blog post.
Looking for more Thanksgiving-themed Embroidery patterns? Check these out on Etsy.
Lots and Lots of Stuff in Jars
I won’t ever tire of the mason jar trend, I don’t think. I’ve said it a million times before, mason jars (while sure, breakable and not light as a feather) are so convenient and perfect for packaging. Find a roundup … Read More...
Activity Advent Calendar
Save the cavities and increase family time with this festive advent calendar. Instead of treats, inside each day’s box is a fun activity to do with as a family. Get the how to over at lil pink pocket — Advent … Read More...
Make a vintage wrap
Stitch silk flowers to an organdy base to create this authentic vintage-style wrap. Go to Bramcoast Publications’ blog to download the free pattern.
Cadre Chat Cross stitch pattern
Free Printable: Holiday Baking Planner
Have you started yet? I can’t even think about it yet. That’s not true, I’ve thought about it. Then had some anxiety about my long to-do list. Eek! I wish the day had more hours. Find a free printable for … Read More...
Christmas Gift S’mores Pops
I seem to like dubbing people the “Queen of” things, so it’s only natural I dub Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons the “Queen of s’mores pops.” Check out the latest: Gift s’mores pops for Christmas.
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Light the Candle
Marshmallow Pilgrim Hats
I’ve been completely neglecting the Pilgrims this Thanksgiving. Well, no longer. Make Pilgrim hat pops from marshmallows HERE at Sweet Simple Stuff.
Turkey Brownie Bites
Adorable, right? And easy as pumpkin pie. But not pumpkin pie. Turkeys from store-bought cookies and candy on bite-size brownies. Find the how-tos HERE at the Seven Year Cottage. If you are looking for a yummy tasting boxed brownie … Read More...
Puff Pastry “Candy” Dessert
I have a confession. I’m a puff pastry addict. Seriously. I love these, and use them for main dishes, appetizers, desserts, whenever I can use them I use them. You can put anything in puff pastry and make it delicious. … Read More...
How to make an upcycled bouncy ball
This just makes me smile. I suppose after all is that the only purpose of a bouncy ball? If we can’t make things that make us smile then what do we craft for? OK some things keep us warm or … Read More...
Artist feature: MimiLove
Olisa of cocoeyes the stitcher reviews the work of our beloved MimiLove! Enjoy her post.
Teeny tiny Plastic Canvas tissue box
Squeeeee! A tiny tissue box made from plastic canvas. Just big enough to hold one emergency tissue. My purse needs one! See more at Pin Pals blog.
Ed. note: Pin Pals neither requested nor compensated this post.
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Cool idea: Cropped 1970s blouse
ThisIsCarrie shares a fun idea for refashioning a 70s blouse over at Refashion Co-op. She just lopped several inches off of the bottom and rehemmed it to turn it into a cropped shirt. It’s super cute layered over a … Read More...
Technique: Embossed Resist
Dave from Stamp, Color, Create shares a technique video using embossing resist for a cool holiday tag. Click here to watch.
-Heather
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Tutorial: Tiny ribbon rosettes
Creative Mind shows how to make sweet ribbon rosettes to jazz up a neckline. See her tute.