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...
DIY Christmas Gift Wrapping Ideas
Are you looking for frugal ways to personalize Christmas gifts this year? We have some amazing DIY Christmas gift wrapping ideas to get you started!
Making your own gift wrap will help you save money and it’s very fun and … Read More...
Crochet Floral Clutch – Free Pattern
This crochet bag pattern is made with medium or worsted weight yarn and has an intermediate level of difficulty. Such a pretty design and perfect for all ages, I think I am going to add this to my last-minute Christmas … Read More...
Sweater Weather Card with Floating Greeting
This wonderful card from Kristina feels like a warm snuggle in a cozy sweater! The trendy buffalo plaid background with hand drawn stitching goes perfect with the sentiment. Speaking of, I love the floating greeting she created by die cutting … Read More...
Curved Zipper Pouch Sewing Tutorial
Sew a zipper pouch for holding all your crayons or pencils or other art supplies! The long curved edge makes it easy to see (and reach for) what’s inside. Sweet Red Poppy has a step-by-step tutorial showing how to make … Read More...
Vintage Christmas Collage Canvas
Wow, I’m blown away by this amazing mixed media Holiday Canvas project from Paula! She used products from Ranger like preprint and precut Collage Tiles to cover the background of her canvas, chipboard frames around the vintage photo and a … Read More...
DIY Catnip toy! Even kitty gets a Christmas Present!
Do you have a furry feline in your life? Has yours got a yearning for catnip? With this awesome tutorial you can create 2 different little catnip filled toys for your cat or a friends! Using cookie cutters you can … Read More...
Christmas Hippo Gift Card Holder
Many companies have dies to create gift card holders you can decorate for quick and easy handmade gift packaging. Angela used dies and stamps from La La Land Crafts to create this fun Hippo Gift Card Holder for the holidays.… Read More...
Paper Crafters Holiday Gift Guide
Looking to buy gifts for your crafty friends (or yourself) or wondering what to ask Santa for this year? Scrapbook.com has put together a guide to the hottest and most popular gifts to give paper crafters this year. On the … Read More...
A Holiday Sweater That’s Not Too Holiday
Tamy Gore describes her Riverwinds Pullover as a simple, cozy Christmas sweater, which it absolutely could be knit as shown in red and white (or even red and green). But it’s a holiday sweater that isn’t really that holiday, so … Read More...
How to Make Machine Embroidery Stump Work Lace Leaves
Just look at this exquisite lace leaf. It was made for the Bernina tutorial written by Carolyn Sinclair. It it quite stunning and now you can make one too.
You will need some special supplies, but they can be purchased … Read More...
Blizzard the Polar Bear
This cuddly little Amigurumi Crochet polar bear cub brings all the warm and happy memories of winter to anyone who holds him!
This pattern is worked in the round in separate pieces, stuffed, and stitched together to build the polar … Read More...