Julie create her own background paper on this Joyful Christmas Layout with stamps. She stamped greenery, numbers and words in different shades of green around the outer edges of the paper, leaving the middle unstamped draws the eye towards the … Read More...
Santa Gnome Knitting Pattern
Gnomes seem to be having a moment in the crafting world, so even though we’ve shared this pattern before (it’s been 7 years, but you can find it in this roundup of Santa knitting patterns) it seemed worthwhile to … Read More...
How to Make a Christmas Tree from a Piece of Paper
This is a fun STEM challenge that isn’t much of a challenge because it comes with a printable that shows you how to do it, but did you know you can make a 3D Christmas tree out of a single … Read More...
How to Make Embroidered Bird Christmas Ornaments
Jazz up your Christmas tree with a beautiful and festive new ornament. This lovely hand embroidered bird from Sum of their Stories would be perfect and it is easy to make.
With a complete list of supplies needed, a traceable … Read More...
50+ Cotton Ball Kids Craft Activities
Don’t throw out your cotton balls that have paint on them, instead dry them out and use them for adding texture and dimension to future crafts or art projects. Cotton balls make great eyes on simple projects as well … Read More...
Free Crochet Pattern – Plaid Ornament
Evoke a rustic lodge feel with this simple Christmas ornament. Adorned with a classic plaid ribbon, this bobble is the perfect gift for anyone in your life.
The ornament cover piece is worked around a plastic crafting orb. The plaid … Read More...
2 Christmas Sprigs Cards
Angela used stamps from Ellen Hutson and inks from Catherine Pooler to create these two very merry Christmas Cards. By using solid and layering stamps there’s no coloring needed and that can make for quicker card making. In her tutorial … Read More...
Chelsea Dress from Ribbon – Easy Barbie Sewing Tutorial
This cute, high collar party dress for the 5″ Chelsea dolls in Barbie’s world whips up in no time! It only calls for a little ribbon, and can be for any occasion. DIY Barbie Blog shows how you can make … Read More...
Christmas Photo Flip Album
The Christmas Cascade Card die set from Spellbinders makes it quick and easy to create photo Flip Books in a flash! Annie used red and green cardstock with die cut accents to create her fun mini album for the Holidays. … Read More...
Easy Ball Ornament Cross-Stitch Pattern
I guess we’re really getting down to the wire when it comes to creating new holiday decor, but this cute ball cross-stitch pattern could be used as a greeting card or gifted to your Christmas-decor-loving friend.
Because it’s only five … Read More...
Snowy Techniques with Distress Products
Tim Holtz’s Distress line has so many different mediums from glazes, pastes, sprays and more that can all be mixed with his inks and paints to create a wide array of looks. Tami decided to try putting lots of products … Read More...
New Minutia to Knit for Your Christmas Tree
For several years now, Berroco has released a bunch of little knitting patterns for use as holiday decorations.
Called Minutia, they can be used on the tree, as a bunting (or a tiny advent calendar?), on gifts or as part … Read More...
Colorful Christmas Wreath Layout
Claire stepped away from just traditional reds and greens for her Christmas Wreath Layout but also added lots of others too for a rainbow of colors. She fussy cut colored leaves and greenery from pattern paper and arranged them in … Read More...
How to make a colorful recycled folded magazine Christmas tree
I have created Christmas trees by folding the pages of books but I haven’t tried this more colorful version of using magazines. Pop on over to the blog I Gotta Create for the tutorial on how to make folded magazine … Read More...
Gum Drop STEM Challenges
I don’t know if anyone actually eats gumdrops, but if you happen to have some lying around (you could also use mini marshmallows) you can challenge your kids or students to these STEM challenges with a holiday twist.
You’ve Got … Read More...
Merry and Bright Set of Fat Quarters
If you need to build up your holiday fabric stash then look no further than this gorgeous set of 26 fat quarters from the Fat Quarter Shop. Wow! Designed by Me & My Sisters Designs, each one is absolutely darling.… Read More...
Amazing Grab and Go Craft Project Bags
These Grab and go craft bags were originally designed for makeup, but I have been using mine for keeping my individual craft projects together and I think they are AMAZING. These bags flatten out to a massive 53cm work space … Read More...
Book Review – Easy-to-Make Christmas and Holiday Lightcatchers
Easy-to-Make Christmas and Holiday Lightcatchers
Now you can make beautiful stained glass ornaments for Christmas and other holidays — sun dazzlers to catch the light, delight the eyes, and add a decorative touch almost anywhere.
This new collection presents … Read More...
DIY Christmas Candles 2 Different Ways
The holiday season is a time of warmth, joy, and coziness, and nothing sets the mood better than a beautifully scented candle. Whether you’re looking to create a festive ambiance in your home or searching for the perfect holiday gift, … Read More...
Book Review- Mandy’s Magical Christmas: 10 timeless sewing patterns for a handmade yule
I am a little late to the Christmas sewing this year, I don’t know if I thought Christmas was going to come a little slower or if I am just unorganized and unprepared this year. But I still think there … Read More...