This work by Allie of The Relaxolotl just cracks me up. Go to the blog post to see the hidden surprise.
Giveaway: Embroidered tree topper
Karen of maggie makes is giving away this gorgeous hand-embroidered tree topper. To get in the running, just post your favorite or craziest holiday tradition. Go to Karen’s blog post to enter before before December 23.
Inspiration: Creative Breathing
These handmade ornaments by Creative Breathing give me joy! To see a close-up photo of each one, go to her blog post.
Did you enter the giveaway?
Good Advice for Selling on Etsy
The web site Handmadeology is always finding better ways to sell on etsy. Much advice and insights from successful sellers. I’ve been selling on etsy since 2006 and appreciate the amount of work this site puts into pursuing assisting … Read More...
What’s wrong with Australian Shadows?
Well if you ask me, nothing – this quilt top is lovely. But creator, Leah Day from The Free Motion Quilting Project, stayed up past midnight to get it sewn, and claims she made a mistake. Anyone who sews … Read More...
Etsy Stalking: Gifts For Men
I swear that the most difficult people to shop for at the holidays are the men on my list. My dad, my husband, brothers, in-laws, uncles, you name it! Men are difficult to shop for. As part of my regular … Read More...
Showcase your craft projects!
My friend Maria over at the fabulous Make and Takes website has created a really cool new feature called Spotlight. She explains what it’s all about here, but if you’re already familiar with the concept of Craft Gawker you can … Read More...
New Release: Dwell Studio Stamp Sets
Check out some new totally adorable stamp sets from Dwell Studio, each comes with wooden stamps, 2 ink pads and colored pencils all in a sweet pine box. They offer this cute zoo set and also city and farm sets … Read More...
Stained Glass Animal Cookies
I love stained glass cookies, and I don’t make them nearly enough. Find some great tips on making your own HERE at i made it so.
And on a side note… As one who is conflicted with her grammatically … Read More...
Gift Idea – Recipe Dice
I just adore this clever gift idea from Leafcutter Designs featured on the kitchn: Recipe Dice
. Those daring in the kitchen can roll the dice and create something from what they get.
How to make a recycled Crown Royal Bag Christmas Stocking
I bet that title grabbed your attention! Yes, I have another recycled craft project that involves first having a cocktail. Well, at least someone you know partakes in a bit of libation and now a craft project, this time a … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew fabric scrap Christmas ornaments
Kids love going through fabric scrap baskets. So why not let them use the scraps the find to make a pretty fluffy fabric scrap ornament for the tree? There’s no sewing involved – just an embossing tool (or small screwdriver) … Read More...
Giveaway: Printable Gift Labels
e.m. papers is giving away a set of three printable gift labels. Entries close on December 2oth 2010. Click here to find out how to enter.
Tutorial: Ruffle Your Bustle skirt for girls
Katy from Sew Apropos and No Big Dill shows how to make this faaaah-bu-lous black & white ruffled bustle skirt for girls. I love the rows and rows of full ruffles at the back of this skirt! Get the tute… Read More...
Free pattern: Little Apron for kids
Sew Much Ado shares a free pattern and tutorial for a kid-sized apron. A pocket on the front gives a place to put small tools or crayons or cars or other very important things. The design works equally well for … Read More...
The Winner of this Giveaway Kaffe Fassett’s Quilts en Provence
This is a first for me! When I generated a number on Random.org it came up with 69 the same number of entries. Number 69 is James Coyne. Congratulations James and I hope you enjoy this awesome book! I will … Read More...
Tutorial: Felt wreath ornament
Deborah from Purple Pinwheel and Wonderwoman Creations shares a free pattern and tutorial for making this felt wreath ornament. I love the dimensional bow accent! Go to the pattern and tutorial.
[photo from Wonderwoman Creations]
Tutorial: Fairy princess hat
Jessica from Subtle Tee shares a tutorial for making this adorable princess hat. The tall hat and the tulle look just like it stepped out of a fairy tale. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Subtle Tee]
Tutorial: Upcycled Gift Bow
This step-by-step photo tutorial from I Art U, shows how to make a gift bow using pages from a magazine. This should work great with patterned paper scraps too! Click here to go to the tutorial.