Who knew Santa could masquerade as a toddler? Any toddler would look adorable as this guy in his Santa hat. Make one (or more) for your family as the pattern is free and works up quickly. Click here for that … Read More...
Freebie: Gnoma Notes
Monica Solorio from Happy Zombie created these charming notes for Santa that she calls Gnoma Notes, based on her Gnoma Claus fabric design. Click here to download them for free.
How to sew scrap paper Christmas trees and snowmen ornaments
This is a great way to take scraps of paper, cards or paint chips and turn them into charming Christmas tree and snowmen ornaments just with a few snips and stitches. Pop on over to the blog Elsie Marley for … Read More...
Fusing Glass with a Ceramic Kiln from Ed Hoy
I wandering around the Ed Hoy web site. They sell everything you could ever to need to work with glass. Things you didn’t even know you needed. Their catalog is one of the most extensive I think I’ve ever seen. … Read More...
Tutorial: Long fleece mittens
Christie from Lemon Squeezy Shop and A Lemon Squeezy Home shows how to make a pair of long fleece mittens. The extra long wrists and the elastic keep the cold and the snow out. Get the tutorial.
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Free pattern: Friday Night Bag wristlet
Sabra from Sew a Straight Line shares a free pattern and tutorial for making a Friday Night Bag . It’s pretty little wristlet with just enough space for your going-out essentials (driver’s license, credit card, phone, etc). The strap slips … Read More...
Tutorial: Rock guitar softie
Do you have a little rock star wannabe at your house? If so, maybe they need a kid-sized guitar softie. They can play it all day long without ruining their eardrums or your giving you a headache. Craft has the … Read More...
Tutorial: Poinsettia brooch
Lisa of Lil Fish Studios created this holiday brooch with a bit of felt (she used felted coat and sweater material), some floss, and a pretty button. Wouldn’t this look festive on the lapel of your coat! Lisa is sharing … Read More...
Tea Sandwich Wreath
Using Beads For Buttons
Etsy find – L Carlson Jewelry
I love this bracelet for its modern lines, variety of textures, and chunky proportions. Liesl’s work is also kid friendly – her two-year old sometimes helps stress test her designs for quality control! You may recognize Liesl from her most … Read More...
Tutorial: Embroidered button yoyo brooch
Mollie of Wild Olive shows us how to make an embroidered button, add a fabric yoyo and a pin back, and…..voila! An ornament for a gift that is a gift in itself! See the tute.
Tutorial: Woven cross-stitch
This week’s TAST challenge is woven cross-stitch. See the tute on SharonB‘s Pin Tangle blog.
Freebie: Merry Christmas in Different Languages
Here’s a few fun free printables, say Merry Christmas is several different languages. Visit Lily Laundry to download.
-Heather
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Birdy Egg Cup
Hmmm. Wonder if I can get this ridiculously awesome birds nest egg cup here in the States. Find it HERE at shapeways.
Mug Wraps and Cocoa Gifts
My adoration for anything and everything from the mind of not martha is pretty firmly established, so I was so not in the least surprised when I paused at these amazing felt mug cozies in this roundup of blogger’s homemade … Read More...
Peppermint Lollipops
How in the world did I forget to include these fantastic peppermint lollipops from Muffin Tin Mom in my Party Monday roundup when they served as the original inspiration? I’ll blame exhaustion, which has been getting lots of blame lately. … Read More...
Snow Pea Christmas Tree
Another fun (and healthy) Amanda find: Christmas tree snow peas! As snow peas are one of the few vegetables my picky 3-year-old will eat, this might even work for me beyond party appetizer, too. Find the how-tos for Christmas tree … Read More...
Tutorial: Whimsical Pillows with pom pom corners
Pascale from // between the lines // shows how to make some colorful, whimsical pillows. Pompoms hang from the corners of these triangular-shaped pillows. They sew up quickly, with just three seams. These would be such a fun addition to … Read More...
Video tutorial: Making a Christmas stocking
Vanessa from Crafty Gemini shares a video tutorial on her blog for making a Christmas stocking. Make one up in your favorite fabrics and hang it by the chimney with care… Go to the video tutorial.
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