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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by Anne Weaver
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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Wise Craft is giving away two great kids craft books by Rae Grant. Head on over and get in on the action!
by Terrye
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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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!
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...
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...
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
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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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...
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...
by Terrye
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...
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...
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!
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.
by Anne Weaver
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]
by Anne Weaver
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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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...
by Anne Weaver
Schwin W from Schwin & Schwin shows how to make a beautiful tree skirt. She uses quilted fabric and adds fur trim and appliques. Get the how-to.
[photo from Schwin & Schwin]
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Visit the Papiersalat blog for a few adorable Santa and Reindeer digital stamps.
-Heather
Looking for more digital stamps and SVG files? We love using the Design bundle to download our digital stamps. Make sure you check out their free … Read More...
Remember not too long ago when I posted about the awesomeness of cookie decorator Sweet Sugarbelle? Well check out her new blog, The Sweet Adventures of SugarBelle for more cookie awesomeness, like these oilfield gingerbread men. I’m keeping my … Read More...