Wow, these Santa’s reindeer cupcakes from abbietabbie’s flickr photos are simply amazing. See them featured HERE at Cupcakes Take the Cake.
Christmas Brunch
I don’t know about you, but this Christmas brunch makes me want to fly off to France and celebrate in the French countryside. I mean, sheesh, there’s Nutella and everything! Find the spread HERE, including a recipe for carrot cake … Read More...
Tutorial: Last Minute Gift Idea
In a bind for a last minute gift? This tutorial by Melissa shows you how to whip up this altered planner. Click here to go to the tutorial.
Chocolate Mice and a Mouse King (a la Nutcracker)
Given how obsessed my 3 year old is now with the Nutcracker, and given this follows in her mother’s obsession, I’m pretty much sold on all treats associated with the Nutcracker. Especially darling, clever, chocolate related treats. And look, an … Read More...
Smarties Chocolates
Why do I love these so? Chocolate candies with Smarties or other chopped goodies in them? I think it’s the element of surprise. Or discovery. Or that the Smarties peek out of the teddy bear or car or whatever shape … Read More...
Freebie: 2011 Multicultural Calendar
Tutorial: His and Her Aprons
Ashley from Make It and Love It shares a tutorial on her blog for making a pair of aprons – one all ruffly for the girls, and a more masculine one for the dudes. Make one or the other, or … Read More...
Tutorial: Felt and fabric play stove
Vanessa from Vanessa’s Ventures guest blogs at Naptime Crafters with a tutorial for making a soft play stovetop. It rolls up for easy transport and storage. Brilliant! And so cute! Look at those felt burners! This is a great toy … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a tablecloth from a bedspread
Having shopped for a tablecloth recently, I can tell you that they’re REALLY expensive, especially if you have a long table to cover up. Even making one yourself can get expensive, as they take a lot of yardage. Becky from … Read More...
Tutorial: Quick Holiday Banner
If you’d like to make the banner seen with the snow village posted before click here to go to the tutorial by Melissa from Bursts of Creativity.
How to make a recycled soda can Christmas card
Jennifer sent in this great tutorial she posted at her blog Ferrellgraph-x on how to make a recycled soda can Christmas card. See how she did it at this post at Ferrellgraph-x.
Tutorial: Fleece Christmas tree pillow toy
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...