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...
Santa’s Belly Marshmallow Pops
Created by our own Amanda, learn how to make these awesome, easy Santa’s belly marshmallow pops HERE at Amanda’s Cookin’. You’ll also find a links to more Santa’s belly crafts and treats, including, ahem, my Santa’s belly cookie … Read More...
Tutorial: Scrap fabric house ornament
Belle from Belle and Burger shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make these little scrap fabric house ornaments. Buttons and fussy-cut motifs give each little house its own personality. They’d be super cute on a Christmas tree, … Read More...
Lookie what she made: ‘Ruffle Gal’ retro Christmas ornament
Hillary Lang from Wee Wonderfuls shows off this super cute little ‘Ruffle Gal’ retro Christmas ornament she made. Her body is made from ruffled fabric attached to florist wire and bent into a spiral shape. Read more at Wee Wonderfuls… Read More...
Tutorial: Roll-up tote strap
Steph from Silly Precious Piggies shows how to add a roll-up strap to the bottom of a reversible tote. The strap holds a reusable tote bag all rolled up tight for more compact storage when not in use. What a … Read More...
Project: Spellbinders Tree
Visit the Lime Art blog for a how to on making this simple but super cute holiday tree using Spellbinders die cut scalloped circles.
-Heather
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Clay Community: A Shout Out to CraftyGoat
This week I’ve got a shout out to Angela Mabray, who I know as CraftyGoat. She’s been working on a new polymer clay book and now it’s OUT. Her post about it on her blog includes info about how … Read More...
9 Christmas Holly Craft Ideas
It’s hard to believe that holly is one of the most famous Christmas symbols, but organizing a round up of holly themed craft projects isn’t easy to do! I guess I fully expected to see more holly projects than I … Read More...
Tutorial: Modern felt mug cozy
Megan from Not Martha shares a tutorial at Real Simple for making these modern felt mug cozies. Get the how-to.
[photo retrieved from Not Martha]
Free pattern: Christmas tree and stocking appliques
Whimsy Couture shares a couple of free Christmas applique templates on their blog. One is a Christmas tree, and the other a stocking. Either would look cute on a t-shirt for a child, or maybe on a tea towel for … Read More...
Tutorial and giveaway
Head over to Lark Crafts Jewelry and Beading for my guest post. I’ve shared a salt dough jewelry tutorial and you can enter to win these earrings, too. The giveaway ends 9 p.m. EST on Monday, December 20, so don’t … Read More...
SpinKnit Emag From Interweave
The first time someone suggested to me that I should learn to spin I likely looked at them like they’d grown a third head.
I didn’t need another hobby, I said. Knitting is enough for me, I insisted until I … Read More...
Christmas Cake Bunting
Yep, I just gasped audibly upon seeing this cake bunting. Gasped. And no one is around. That’s how wonderfully perfect I find this mini Christmas cake bunting featured at Craftzine. Oh, and there’s a tutorial from the creator, Kami of … Read More...
Free Pattern – Fallen Out Of Love Scarf
From the Tumpedduck blog: “It has happened to the best of us. You go into a LYS or are surfing on Etsy and you find a skein of wild and crazy hand-painted sock yarn. It isn’t what you would … Read More...
Epsom Salt Luminaries
I don’t really like to share my own craft projects here, I’ve told you that before. But sometimes I make something that I’m just so happy with, I can’t help but want to yell it from the mountaintops! Ok, that’s … Read More...
A Christmas Story: The House Made of Paper
When this project first caught my eye, I thought I was just going to look at some cool house made from paper. Instead, I read a story about a wonderful heartfelt gift given 20 years ago from a broke college … Read More...
Project: Hostess Goody Box
Visit Paper Craft Planet for instructions to make this fun Hostess Goody Box, inside is candy and stamped note cards. Perfect to take to your next holiday party.
-heather
Scrap Wood Lamp with Hand Painted Shade
This has got to be one of the coolest lamps I have ever seen. I thought about saving it for one of my round ups, but I just couldn’t resist showing it to you right now. Stacy made this entire … Read More...
Rice Krispie Treat Ornaments
So Amanda has been making my life a bit easier today with all kinds of great finds, like these Rice Krispie Treat ornaments from The Finer Things in Life. Learn to make them HERE.
Hot Chocolate Cupcakes
A super easy, quick and cute idea featured on Frog Prince Paperie: Hot Chocolate Cupcakes. Fix up store-bought cuppies in seconds. I love it. Find them HERE.