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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Tutorial: Pillowcase dress with gathered yoke
Haley from Haybird shows her twist on the classic pillowcase dress. Instead of a casing at the top, she gathers the dress from a curved yoke. She shares a tutorial showing how to make one. The straps tie at the … Read More...
Shot Glass Cupcake
Stuff on sticks, mason jars, and now I’m adding “anything shot glass related” to my list of things that automatically win me over. Learn how to (easily!) turn a cupcake into a shot glass dessert HERE at Covered In Crafts… Read More...
Free pattern: Burry Furry Vest for toddler girls
Susan from Living With Punks shares a free pattern and tutorial for her Burry Furry Vest for toddler girls. The cropped vest with a wide satin ribbon closure would look so cute paired with a plain t-shirt. Her pattern is … Read More...
Snowflake Pretzels
I’m so glad that Amanda found these goodies from Mom Endeavors and sent them over, because I’ve never seen this idea before: Chocolate coated pretzel snowflakes. Brilliant! Learn how to make them HERE at Mom Endeavors.
Tutorial: Turn a gathered skirt into a pretty purse
Liz from Fast Daze made a pretty patchwork gathered skirt, but didn’t like the fit. Rather than tossing aside all of her work (and gorgeous fabric), she refashioned it into a purse. What a great idea!! This would also work … Read More...
Tutorial: Paper Chandelier and a Freebie!
Cheeky Magpie shows how to make this paper chandelier. She also includes a free svg file for cutting the chandelier shape with your digital cutter. This would make lovely Christmas decor! Click here to go to the tutorial.
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Project: Stamped Snow Scene
Visit the KittieKraft blog to learn how to make this stunning dimensional stamped snow scene.
-Heather
Tutorial: Paper Ornaments
Elsie Marley shows you how to make these ornaments using paper and a sewing machine. Click here to go to the tutorial.
Are you looking for more Christmas Holiday papers and supplies? Check out these printable designs we found … Read More...
Monday Mosaic: Wintry Jewellery
I know it seems like a really niche theme winter themed polymer clay jewellery but you wouldn’t believe how many clayers are just as obsessed with the cold months as I am. On top of that, they all make lovely … Read More...
BABY BLUEPRINT CROCHET
If you liked Blueprint Crochet by Robyn Chachula, you’ll adore this book devoted to designs for baby. Well, that’s a bit of a misnomer. There are designs for babies and toddlers. There are 19 designs, and, as the subtitle … Read More...
Freebie: Printable Christmas Tree
You can download the printable PDF file to make this unique tree for cupcake toppers or home decor. Click here to go to the download.
Are you looking for more Christmas Holiday papers and supplies? Check out these printable designs … Read More...
How to make a penny (or dime) button
EPBOT has a great tutorial for making buttons out of coins. True, you need a Doming Block… which has to be the most spectacularly.. i don’t know… one of those things you think WOW! cool! and you do a few … Read More...
Party Monday: Peppermint
1. dessert. Make peppermint houses w
ith Martha Stewart.
2. favors. Make peppermint ornaments at All You.
3. printables. Find all the inspiration you need for a peppermint party with this Christmas party created by … Read More...
Lightbulb Christmas Ornaments
As incandescent light bulbs
become a thing of the past, so will the opportunity to create pretty ornaments from them when they burn out. I still save the burnt out ones to make new ornaments, though the ones I’m showing … Read More...
Beads of Courage on CBS News Video
I’ve written about Beads of Courage a number of times because it’s such a fantastic organization.It was created by Jean Baruch, a pediatric oncology nurse that felt there was something lacking in the way brave sick children were being “rewarded” … Read More...