These are just so pretty and they come from such humble beginnings. See the great tutorial for making paper towel or bathroom tissue tube snowflake ornaments that Ashley sent in featured on her blog Chasing Fireflies.
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Tutorial: Pajama Pants for the Whole Family
Sew4Home shows how to make a pair of comfy pajama pants with a contrast cuff. They work for women, men, boys, and girls, so you can make a pair for everyone in your family. Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Snowball Skirt with fabric flower embellishments
Mandy from Sugar Bee Craft Edition shows how to make her Snowball Skirt. This dressy skirt is actually fairly simple to make; it’s made from a rectangle of fabric with an elastic waistband hidden by a fabric sash. Fabric flower … Read More...
Tutorial: Unique ruffled hem on a knit garment
Off the Cuff Sewing Style shows how to create a unique ruffle detail near the hem of a knit garment. Get the how-to.
[photo from Off the Cuff Sewing Style]
Freebie: Printable Christmas Poster
This Merry & Bright poster might be just the touch you’re looking for to finishing up your Christmas décor. Click here to go to the download from Stay at Home Artist
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Margaret won City Quilts!
Thanks to each and every one of you who entered the giveaway for a copy of the book City Quilts: 12 Dramatic Projects Inspired by Urban Views by Cherri House (Stash Books). There were 93 comments.
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Project: Winter Birthday Card
Know someone who has a winter birthday? Make them a fun sparkly stamped card like this one from Inky Antics. Click here to download a pdf instructions sheet.
-Heather
Freebie: Printable Gift Tags
These French language gift tags are available to be downloaded free from the Gedane blog. The blog is in French, simply click on each image to save to your computer. Click here to go to the download.
Monday Mosaic: Holiday Celebrations
Here are some lovely table setting ideas for the holidays – wine glasses, markers, coasters, beautiful glassware.
1. Faux Ceramic Colorful Coaster by XOCC
2. Floral Napkin Rings by Ayeletbeads
3. Festive Wine Charms by GimpyVicki
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CROCHET PACKAGE WRAPPING??
I’m enthralled with the ideas on this site for using yarn to ‘wrap’ packages. The correct term might be to ’embellish’ wrapping – but I just LOVE what they’ve done with the yarn.
My mind is running wild with ideas … Read More...
Freebie: 2011 Owl Calendar
Shivani from My Owl Barn, has collaborated with 30 artists to create a free 2011 calendar that is customizable. Simply select which illustration you want for each month, then download the calendar file. Great for last minute gifts! Click … Read More...
Recipe Monday: A Christmas Story
1.entertainment. Watch the classic Movie a Christmas story
, of course.
2.decor. Make sure to have bars of Lifebuoy red soap
in the bathroom.
3. cupcakes. Make leg lamp cupcakes with how-tos and printables from … Read More...
Tutorial: Christmas Tree Bokeh
Learn how to get classic and custom bokeh from the lights on your Christmas Tree. Kevin and Amanda show you how. Click here to go to the tutorial
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Tutorial: Ironing mat
Kristin from Craft Leftovers shows how to make an ironing mat. A small mat like this is perfect for the times when you need to give something a quick press but don’t want to mess with pulling out the big … Read More...
Tutorial: Marching band inspired sweater refashion
Kathleen from Grosgrain shares a sweater refashion that’s part St. Pepper’s, part 80’s retro, and all kinds of fabulous! It’s part of her Embellish Knit series of sweater refashions. (This was day 28 – I’m so sad that it’s … Read More...
Tutorial: Make wrist warmers from a pair of socks
Maya from Little Treasures shows how to make a pair of wrist warmers from a pair of socks. A little bit of lace and a pretty button give them a romantic look. This is a quick sewing project – you … Read More...
Purdy Project round up at The CSI Project
This gorgeous desk makeover from Mud Pie Studio is only one of the amazing paint projects featured over at The CSI project today. You must go take a look, there are just too many cool things to list. Head over … Read More...
Mattress Stitch – It’s Easy The Knitting Daily Way!
Over at the Knitting Daily site, there is a mattress stitch tutorial. It’s really easy and Eunny Jang shows you how! And, while you’re there, be sure and download Getting Started: Basics and Beyond with Eunny Jang; you’ll find … Read More...
Free hand-embroidery patterns
We’ve chosen the best hand-embroidery patterns for you to attempt this week! We offer something for everyone, whether you’re a novice or a seasoned veteran. Our free cross-stitch patterns range from simple cross-stitch patterns to more complex floral and animal … Read More...
