Elizabeth Carls shows how to make this pretty garland out of decorative or vintage papers. It’s quick and easy, and there are tons of beautiful papers to be found during the Christmas season. Get the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Cut-in patch pockets
LiEr fromikat bag continues with the pocket tutorials. In her fifth installment of the series, she shows how to make cut-in patch pockets. Get the how-to.
[photo from ikat bag]
Tutorial: Sweater Clippies
Chris from Pickup Some Creativity and Pickup Pattern Shop shows how she turned the cuffs of a sweater into some cute clippies for her daughter. The cuffs were left over from a sweater she had resized down to fit her … Read More...
How To Dye Wool….
Not really a knitting post, but good information all the same.
From BEQDesign. Click HERE to learn how to dye wool!
Free cross-stitch charts
(1) Football frenzy from At the Honeysuckle Tree
(2) Double clavier from un jour, une grille
(3) Chats rigolos from Cachounette
(4) Coeur de brodeuse from Les grilles de Thiarlou
(5) Woot! Woot! from PLUM STREET SAMPLERS
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Project: Stamped Candle Shade
This is a very cute and clever project, a stamped paper shade for a wine glass votive candle holder. Click here to visit the Isn’t that Sweet? blog for instructions.
-Heather
Free patterns: Hand-embroidery
This cross-stitch roundup is all about free patterns. We have created this quick list with links to each Cross stitch pattern. We have tried to choose free patterns to suit something for everyone.
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A Snowman from Vintage Parts
If you aren’t familiar with the blog Punkin Seed Productions, you are missing out. Kristi Flanagan is a talented tole painted who makes some really beautiful things. Take this adorable snowman for example. She took a couple of vintage … Read More...
Etsy Stalking: For Pet Lovers
Looks like this Etsy Stalking feature is going to be a regular on Fridays, the numbers don’t lie! You guys like it, so I’ll keep doing it. 🙂 This week the keyword was “pets”. So for you pet lovers out … Read More...
TP Snake Kid Craft
PlayPennies is a great site for pennywise parents…. and here is a great craft that your children can make using Toilet Paper rolls. Head on over for the simple tutorial.
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Rustic North Woods Ornaments
Our very own Amanda Formaro ( Home and Garden Editor) is pretty darn talented at coming up with unique, beuatiful, creative….well, just AMAZING crafts! Here, she guest posts over at Homemade Spark and showcases some beautiful natural ornaments from … Read More...
DIY Holiday Kid Craft Kits
Makes and Takes has linked up with Total Class Creative to give some great deals on DIY Holiday Craft Kits….head on over for the code to help save you a bundle while crafting the whole holiday season.
Kid Friendly Gift Wrap
Oh My! Handmade Goodness has a great post about some bloggers who were challenged to come up with kid-friendly wrapping paper. Head on over there for some great ideas from some talented bloggers! There are also links to each of … Read More...
Hanukkah TP Rolls Party Favors
Creative Jewish Mom is the site to go to when you are looking for crafts for all Jewish holidays, plus some more creative children’s crafts. Here, she shows you how to make these adorable party favors.
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Plop. Fizz. Bacon?
Looks like the unusual-use-of-bacon trend will just not go away. Find Effervescent Bacon Drink Tabs HERE at the NeatoShop.
Project: Gold Leaf Candle Holders
Check these pretty gold leaf candle holders over at Carolyns Homework blog. Made with paper and metallic stamping ink pads these would be a nice accent to any holiday table.
-Heather
Cute Christmas Treats
I’m loving the cuteness oozing from this slideshow of Christmas Treats at All You. My favorites are the snowman cupcakes, the Santa and tree pretzel rods and the Santa and reindeer truffles.
Looking for Christmas themed Cookie Cutters, then … Read More...
The Gift of Kimchi
…. or Dashi, or Ma Po Tofu. Find ideas for edible gifts, recipe kits, HERE at the kitchn.
How to make an egg cup stand with a recycled fork
This is too cool! Check out the amazing project link Scott sent in on how to make an egg cup from a fork over at his blog What I Made. Even if this project isn’t something you need to know … Read More...
Isaiah Zagar – Master Mosaic Artist
His work makes me smile. And I’m sure it makes the people of Philadelphia smile when they see the incredible mosaic work of Isaiah Zagar. That’s where he is based and the city has benefitted greatly from him being … Read More...