One of the best things to get children is crafting items….this is a great way to get your child’s imagination up and running, as well as getting them away from the TV. Martha Stewarts blog Living in the Family Room… Read More...
Root Beer Reindeer…
I love this craft made out of Root Beer bottles…have your children join you to make these cute Christmas Characters ! Naptime Crafters shows you the tutorial. {Link found at Totally Tutorials}
Baby’s First Christmas Craft
No Time for Flashcards got her youngest chid involved in her first craft! I love that she let her have at the green paint and just enjoy the sensory exploring…. a must do for this Christmas!
Tutorial: Poinsettia throw pillow
Christie from A Lemon Squeezy Shop and A Lemon Squeezy Home shares a tutorial for making this Christmas throw pillow. The natural fabric and the white poinsettia are such an elegant combination! Go to the tutorial.
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Kids Craft Books Giveaway
Wise Craft is giving away two great kids craft books by Rae Grant. Head on over and get in on the action!
Free Knitting Pattern – Christmas Socks From Drops….
Another free pattern from Drops. They have the coolest stuff, seriously. Like these!
Who wouldn’t want to knit these up, they’d be sooo much fun.
Click HERE for the free Christmas Socks pattern!
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Santa and Mrs Claus Face Mask
Classified: Mom has a cute simple craft for you and your children to make Santa and Mrs. Claus face masks….pair them up with a great book about Santa, and you have a great lesson!
Christmas Caramel Popcorn Pops
Now, it’s well established that I like treats on sticks. Especially clever or unexpected treats on sticks. But then when the stick itself is clever and unexpected? Oh, that’s just a whole new level of fantastic. Like these caramel popcorn … Read More...
Unusual Edible Gift Ideas
I love this recent roundup of edible gift ideas from the kitchn for being totally unique borderline bizarre. Shown is Pine Cone Bud Syrup from Primitivizia. You’ll also find licorice jam, Tonga vanilla beans, and Balsamic Vinegar of Modena. … Read More...
Ideas and Freebies: Card Sketches
Visit the Clean and Simple blog for a free weekly card sketch along with loads of ideas using that sketch. You can even play along and submit your own ideas.
-Heather
Salt Dough Ornaments
I have posted about salt dough ornaments for kids before, but I thought that even just the pictures in this post could stir up some imagination and creativity. Head on over to Simple Analogy to see the simple recipe.
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Giveaway from Katrinshine
Isn’t this organza bracelet beautiful? Ekaterina is giving away this lovely piece she calls “Holiday Shimmer” at the Etsy Russian Team Blog. Take a look to find out how you can enter for your chance to win. Katrinshine is … Read More...
Free charts: Christmas
We’ve chosen the best hand-embroidery patterns for you to attempt this week! We offer something for everyone, whether you’re a novice or a seasoned veteran. Our free cross-stitch patterns range from simple cross-stitch patterns to more complex floral and animal … Read More...
The Knitted Mile
The Knitted Mile was commissioned as part of an exhibition titled Gestures of Resistance: Craft and The Politics of Slowness (curated by Shannon Stratton and Judith Leeman) that happened in conjunction with the College Art Association 2008 conference in Dallas, … Read More...
We have a winner!
Congratulations to Rebecca of ladyjaneandthedragon.blogspot.com. She’s the winner of Lark Books Beadweaving Master Class
giveaway! Many thanks to everyone who participated. Don’t forget to check out all the current giveaways happening at CraftGossip for your chance to win. There are … Read More...
Mah Jong Cupcakes
Find tips on making Mah Jong cupcakes HERE at Sugar Swings. These are so wonderfully detailed, I have to admit it took me just a quick second to discern the fondant versions in this picture!
Tutorial: Sew curves without pins
Vanessa from Crafty Gemini shares how she sews curved seams without pins. I’ve found when I sew with pins sometimes it causes distortion, so I am loving this topic. I’ll be trying out her technique. Get the know-how.
Free pattern: Felt Santa beard & moustache
Amanda from Snazzle Craft shares a free pattern and tutorial for making this felt Santa beard and moustache. This is so cute!! Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Snazzle Craft]
Tutorial: Felt envelope Advent calendar
Jenny B Harris from Jolly Allsorts and Loopsies shares a tutorial for making an Advent calendar with felt envelopes hanging from a garland. So cute! Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Jolly Allsorts]
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Mini Doughnut Snowman
Snowmen are inherently cute, so it’s not easy to say a snowman is the cutest snowman ever, but this snowman at The Idea Room is the cutest snowman ever. Look, he even has a little perch! Learn how to make … Read More...