Here’s a speedy little candy cane cane tutorial of mine to try. It’s flexible – it makes great candy canes, slices or beads.
Another easy one for a full candy cane is this classic on PCC.
Free cross-stitch charts
Food Bouquets
I’m just loving everything over at Paper Plate and Plane. And you all know I can’t resist any food on a stick. And I’ve an especial respect for non-sweets on a stick, since they are so much rarer. Check … Read More...
Etsy Stalking: Sweet Snowflakes
It’s Friday, and that means it’s time for another episode of Etsy Stalking! This week my keyword was “snowflake” and I found a “flurry” of adorable items you can add to your holiday shopping list. I’m loving everything I … Read More...
Hand stamped for a good cause
The Vintage Pearl is donating $5 from each “Hearts for Africa” necklace sale to African mission work. Take a minute to look around the shop and see all the other personalized, hand-stamped pieces they offer. These are one of kind … Read More...
Tutorial: Make your own bias tape
Bias tape is one of my favorite ways to finish the edges of a garment. There are no exposed seams and you can have fun with contrasting colors and prints. To get fun colors and prints, though, you usually have … Read More...
Tutorial: Christmas stocking bunting
Vanessa from Punkin Patterns shares a tutorial showing how to make a festive Christmas bunting of stockings. The stockings are attached to the garland so they hang just like a real stocking does. How cute! Go to the tutorial.… Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffled suspenders
Jenny from By JG and I Heart Jenny’s Art shows how to make a pair of ruffled suspenders. Wear them with a button-down shirt for a fun take on the menswear look. Get the how-to.
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New Release: Penny Black Stamps
Penny Black is getting ready for Valentine’s Day with the release of their new Amore stamp catalog, lots of LOVEly new stamp images in rubber and clear. Take a peek at all the new designs here.
-Heather
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Gingerbread Mania!
Let’s Go Fly a Kite is a great resource for kids crafts…here, she guest posts over at Gwenny Penny and has some simple ideas for fun kids crafts to get anyone in the Christmas Spirit!
Make a Kid’s Art Easel
Lilybug Designs has a great tutorial to show you how to make your children their very own Art Easel…what a special hand made gift to receive!
Balloon Popping Advent Calendar
My Kids Make…. makes Advent exciting and pleasing to children with this great Balloon Advent Calendar!
Felted Wreath Ornament
Do you have a lot of old wool sweaters or socks that could be turned into something beautiful for your tree? How about these Felted Wreath Ornaments from The Magic Onions….
Acorn Garland
You and your children can make this gorgeous Acorn Garland for your Christmas tree…isn’t it beautiful! Head on over to the Magic Onions and they will show you every step! Don’t have acorns where you live? You can buy them… Read More...
Pretty Pastel Christmas Dessert Table
Oh my goodness oh my goodness oh my goodness. J’adore (because it feels sorta French and romantic) this gorgeous Vintage Pastel Christmas table from Glorious Treats. See all the details HERE. There are so many amazing, sweet treats I … Read More...
You’re Invited to a Christmas Cookie (Linkup) Party
For the next week, six blogs (ready for links? Cute As a Fox, My Insanity, Aly and Ash, Somewhat Simple, I Love Lil’ Luna, and Sassy Sites) are teaming up for a link up … Read More...
Christmas Gingerbread Cups
Learn how to make gingerbread cups HERE at Just My Delicious (translation tool in sidebar). And as if that wasn’t sweet enough, they are also filled with chocolate! Mmmm.
December Gratitude Sale at The Stitcherhood
Maria of The Stitcherhood announces:
… Read More...I am soooo grateful to you all! I so want to give back, especially at this time of year. So I am going to be offering $1.00 PDF designs…a new one every few days –
How to add strung pearls to embroidery
Racaire of Racaire’s Embroidery & Needlework explains how to attach strings of pearls to embellish embroidery. See the post.
Needleart as therapy
This poignant work by Bex of The Blog of Arrrrghhhh! was created as art therapy — a way of understanding and accepting a miscarriage. Further proof that needlework is much more than a pastime in the lives of women. Please … Read More...