Ms. Muffin from Muffins and More shows how to make this fleece Christmas tree that’s part pillow, part toy. The little ornaments are attached to the Christmas tree softie by Velcro, so little hands can take them off and put … Read More...
Freebie: Printable Christmas Owl Gift Tags
Still wrapping those last minute gifts and need some tags? Visit My Barn Owl and download some adorable owl holiday gift tags from Kelly Medina. I love those non-traditional colors!
-Heather
Looking for more paper crafts ideas and supplies? Check … Read More...
Freebie: Child measurement chart
How many times have you been sewing something for a child when the directions say to cut a piece of elastic the length of the child’s waist – and said child is at school, or grandma’s house, anywhere but where … Read More...
Tutorial: Sugar Maple placemats
Vicki from Field Trips in Fiber shares how to make Sugar Maple placemats quick and easy on a sewing machine. She created a tutorial (talks about it here) and posted it at Three Creative Studios. The title … Read More...
Meet Dragonsglass
1. So, introduce yourself!
I am Kathi Briefer-Gose and I live in Bakersfield, California with my wife. I found polymer clay after I was disabled at work and couldn’t work any more.
2. Why do you work with polymer clay?… Read More...
Ribbon Afghan with tutorial
For those who are a bit timid about gauge and especially for those who are confounded by patterns that start with wordage like “a multiple of 4 st + 2 (add 1 for foundation chain)”, the pattern and tutorial at … Read More...
25+ DIY Christmas Tree Crafts
Christmas is at the end of this week, so if you are looking for a last minute hostess gift or just a quickie idea to spruce up your holiday decorations, check out some of these fabulous Christmas tree ideas. Normally … Read More...
Tutorial: Gift box pincushion
Carolyn from Homework shows how she made this pincushion shaped like a gift box, complete with a pretty bow. She was inspired by a similar project at Better Homes and Gardens, but she used different materials to make hers. … Read More...
Peppermint Lollipop Cupcakes
I see amazing, clever, yummy, crafty treats all day, and I adore them all. But every now and then one in particular just whacks me over the head and gets to me in some unique way. I can’t explain it. … Read More...
Tutorial: Felt envelopes, maybe for gift cards?
Head over to Lark Crafts for a free tutorial showing how to make these fun little felt envelopes. It’s an excerpt from the book Fa la la la Felt by Amanda Carestio
. They give the dimensions to make one … Read More...
Congratulations to Gina!
Gina (merehawk) is the winner of the three signed Lark Books – Metalworking 101 for Beaders
by Candie Cooper, Metal Clay Origami Jewelry
by Sara Jayne Cole, and Jewelry Design Challenge
by Linda Kopp.
Don’t despair dear readers if you … Read More...
Tutorial: Mini Christmas tree softie
Tiffany from Lemon Tree Creations shows how to make a mini Christmas tree softie. The trunk is a wooden spool so it will stand on its own. How cute is that?? Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Lemon Tree … Read More...
Kiln Pressed Glass Tutorial from Fusedglass.org
I love getting my newsletter from fusedglass.org. They do such a great job of passing on truly inspirational tutorials and other info. And they help give me something awesome to pass on to you guys. Their newest tutorial, kiln … Read More...
Free Pattern – The Shoulder Hoodie from Caron!
Oh yeah! This will work! Knitted on size 15 needles, it can be yours in a night or two! I KNOW you have stash supplies for this one, and the pattern is free, so what are you waiting for?
From … Read More...
Star Wars Coffee
Project: Punched Candle Card
Get step by step instructions on how to make this lovely candle card with punches over at the Created By You blog.
-Heather
Do you Love making cards? Come and join our Card making group on Facebook. Chat about … Read More...
12 Days of Christmas Edible Images
These gorgeous edible image cupcake and cookie toppers? Free. Featuring the 12 Days of Christmas, find the free printable HERE at Gourmet Mom on-the-Go, for Tablespoon.
Reindeer Marshmallow Pops
Marshmallows, Christmas, Rudolph, candy canes, and befitting the on-a-stick category that I hold so dear? Well now, these Reindeer marshmallow pops have everything I’m looking for here. Learn to make them HERE at The Party Animal.
Winners: Love Kills Slowly Cross-Stitch
The winners of Love Kills Slowly Cross-Stitch are shown above. I’ve contacted you by e-mail, and you’ll have 48 hours to respond with your snail mail address. If I don’t hear from you, we’ll do a second-chance drawing on December … Read More...
Pretzels by Rudy
Yeah, this cool dude is named Rudy, short for Rudolph of course. Find a recipe for a (non-sweet!!) last-minute ranch pretzel gift with a free printable HERE at Celebrate It!.