This is sooo my next project. Seriously, it is. I have some off white alpaca that will lend itself nicely, I might even dye it, don’t know yet.
You can knit this too, FREE from Cascade Yarns and EcoAlpaca!
Santa Christmas Party Trail Mix
I’m trying really, really hard to stop overusing the words “cute” and “genius,” but it’s just dang impossible with all you clever bakers out there. Case in point: Santa Party Mix from cookies and cups. Please just look at … Read More...
Project: Stamped Gift Card Holder
Make giving a gift card just a little bit more special by stamping a cute card holder for it. Find instructions for this fun holder here on the Penny Black blog.
-Heather
‘Tis the season for potlucks
I think everyone knows that moment of trying to decide how to transport your potluck offering. Do you stuf it in a paper bag and worry about the lid sliding off or the bag breaking? Do you carry it in … Read More...
How to make a recycled wool felted sweater wreath
I had such a hard time picking what single picture to share with you here, they were all so yummy! So what I’m saying is pop on over to the blog Green Eyed Monster for tons of great pictures of … Read More...
Tutorial: Make an embroidery pattern from a photo
Anette Berlin has posted a tutorial on Craft Stew for turning photographs into embroidery patterns. What makes her tute different than the others available on the web? Her technique uses Fotoflexer. She says,
… Read More...Fotoflexer is a free, online program. It’s
Pfaltzgraff Fiesta Knitted Dishes!
Almost looks like the real thing, eh?
These knitted dishes, designed by Annie Modesitt, include a colorful cup, saucer, creamer, sugar bowl, pitcher, and plaid placemat for a little princess of imagination. Except for the placemat, all the pieces begin … Read More...
Stitch a velvet neckband
Bramcoast Publications blog shows us how to make an Edwardian-era velvet neckband based on instructions from a period magazine. Simple but elegant materials and a bit of hand stitching will yield you a beautiful accessory for the holidays or a … Read More...
Quick-to-stitch CS Santa
Debbie of Woolen Sails has created a mini version of her Santa cross-stitch design for quick holiday stitching. Get the chart.
Quick! Enter Orna’s giveaway!
Orna Willis of Ornaments is having a fabulous seasonal giveaway. She says,
… Read More...Up for grabs is a “Making Memories” Needlepoint Kit. It comes complete with all the threads, supplies and instruction packet to make one book. The book is bound
Tutorial: Ruffled spa wrap
Leslie from Onesie Twosie and Modderhood shows how to make a ruffled spa wrap. You can make this pretty and functional wrap from a couple of towels (plus some fabric, velcro, and other notions). This would make an awesome Christmas … Read More...
Tutorial: Paisley applique Christmas stocking
Head over to Lark Crafts for how to make this festive felt stocking designed by Cathy Ziegele. I love the paisley applique design and the scalloped trim peeking out all around! It’s a free excerpt from the book Fa la … Read More...
Tutorial: Wine gift sack from a sweater
Thirty But Not So Flirty shows how to make a wine gift sack out of the arm of an old wool sweater. One sweater arm will yield two bags, and you’ll still have the body of the sweater to make … Read More...
Tutorial: Pockets, pockets, pockets!
LiEr from ikat bag continues the pocket tutorial series on her blog. She’s been busy in the last week or so, posting tutorials for making smocked patch pockets with yokes, patch pockets with piped yokes, and adding patch … Read More...
Gingerbread Man Cake
When Amanda sent me this Gingerbread Man Cake from The English Kitchen, I was pretty smitten for several reasons. He looks chocolatey yummy, he’s such a classic, the blogger includes the recipe and how-tos, and I’ll admit I’m a bit … Read More...
Giveaway: Digital Christmas Card Plus 24 Prints
Peppermint Creative has teamed up with Pages to Treasure for this Christmas Card giveaway. The winner will receive the digital card template of his or her choice, plus 24 prints of their card. Entries close December 7th 2010. Click here … Read More...
Marshmallow Snowmen and Hello Kitty’s Winter Home
Cute Food For Kids just never fails to meet the promise in her title. I mean sheesh, the cuteness just abounds! Check out her Christmas ideas HERE. My favorites? The Marshmallow Snowmen. Now I’ve seen marshmallow snowman before. I’ve even … Read More...
Tutorial: Penguin Gingerbread Cookies
Find a gingerbread cookie recipe and step-by-step instructions for decorating cute gingerbread penguins HERE at The Crafty Penguin. And on a side note, even if you are somehow impossibly not in a penguin-y mood, this is a really nice, … Read More...
Project: Stamped Fabric Candle Wrap
Isn’t this so darn cute!? Learn how to stamp and color on linen fabric to make this fun candle wrap. What a perfect gift these would make! Click here for how to instructions at Papercraft Planet.
-Heather
Holiday Project Parade with Henry Glass
In progress through Dec 7th is a Henry Glass Holiday Project Parade. Every day a designer will share a project and at the end of the event there will be a giveaway. Get further details and links to designers here… Read More...