A Very Merry Christmas to all of our readers!!
Hope you have a wonderful day!
Merry Christmas My Glass Friends
It’s almost Christmas here in Los Angeles…there’s glass in the kiln, cookies were baked and I’m going for a long run in the morning with my new ipod. I want to thank the folks at craftgossip.com and all the lovely … Read More...
All the zombies and cryptids were stirring…
Zombie Giraffe
Originally uploaded by Plushroom Soup
The zombie plushies created by Plushroom Soup have a feature that your average zombie plushie does not have. Limbs that attach and detach with magnets! Also, she makes them to order so that … Read More...
Nativity Scene Kids Craft Round-Up
Looking for something to do with your children on Christmas? Here are a few great crafts for you to try with your children.
Stick Nativity Scene from Danielle’s Place
Yarn Nativity from Family Fun
Nativity Scene from Recyclables…from Dollar Store … Read More...
It’s Christmas Eve!
Are your stockings all hung by the chimney with care? If you’re still looking for a few last minute gifts or decorations, how about trying your hand at this polymer clay poinsetta tutorial over at Planet June? Click here to … Read More...
Last-Minute Cookies
Find a great slideshow of last minute, easy no-bake Christmas cookie ideas HERE at Better Homes and Gardens, like this gingerbread man garland or these cookies made from chocolate wafers and marshmallow fluff.
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Tutorial: Moth-repelling closet sachets
Christine from Jane Avion combines form with function with these sachets. She created them to hang in her closet to keep the moths off of her clothes, and they’re sewn in the shape of moths. She tells how to make … Read More...
How to recycle your sewing and knitting supplies into a wreath
This is sew pretty! What a great way to recycle your old tools and supplies into a really cute wreath decoration. I was also thinking this would be a great way to put together a gift for a new crafter. … Read More...
Merry Christmas! New Giveaway!!
If there’s one thing that every knitter can use, it’s an accessible guide filled to the brim with tips, tricks, shortcuts and secrets for unraveling any yarn mystery. Who better to compile it than Lily Chin – author of four … Read More...
Holiday pleasures
I’m wrapping the last of my Christmas gifts today while listening to audio book The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer.
I wish all of you a wonderful holiday; may you find time for all … Read More...
Color Catcher cloths to combat bleeder
Lisa from the Polka Dot Cottage blog asked her readers for help when her darling donation quilt came out of the dryer with red stains on the front caused by the red backing bleeding through. Alert reader Sarah Jackson over … Read More...
Tutorial: Toddler’s bubble skirt from an adult skirt
Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how to repurpose a woman’s skirt into this cute bubble skirt for a toddler. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Make It and Love It]
[tags]sewing, tutorial, bubble, skirt, refashion, … Read More...
Easy Christmas Appetizers
Another idea for easy Christmas appetizers: mini skewers. Find the how-tos HERE at gimme some oven.
[tags]easy, Christmas, appetizers[/tags]
Sewing Tutorial: Ruffled beanie from an Upcycled T-shirt
Emily from The Rubber Punkin shares a tutorial for making this ruffled beanie hat from an old t-shirt. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from The Rubber Punkin]
[via One Pretty Thing]
Looking for more Beanie patterns? Check out these … Read More...
Tutorial: Victorian cape for an 18″ doll from a Santa hat
While you’re out braving the after-Christmas sales, be sure to pick up a Santa hat. Why? Because Wendy from Old Days – Old Ways shows how to transform a Santa Claus hat into a beautiful Victorian cape for an 18″ … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew Christmas tree skirt with scalloped edges
Amylouwho shares a tutorial on her blog for making this felt tree skirt. This is a no-sew project, so you still have time to whip one out before Christmas. I love the scallops around the edge! Go to the tutorial… Read More...
Snow Globe Soaps
Alpha Mom posted a fun project that will make great last-minute holiday gifts. Follow the directions to create your own Snow Globe Soaps.
Inspiration: Gamer Cookies
Ah, the perfect cookies for the gamers in your life! Find the post on these controller cookies and tips on how to decorate them HERE at the always-clever Not So Humble Pie.
[tags]controllers, gamers, cookie decorating[/tags]
Iced Fruitcake
Now here’s a gorgeous fruitcake… Find tips on frosting a fruitcake HERE at Savour Fare.
[tags]Christmas, fruitcake, dessert, marzipan, icing[/tags]
Freebies: Templates and Download from Papertrey Ink
Nicole Heady of Papertrey Ink has always been very generous by sharing lots of free templates and downloads and now she’s made it super easy to find them all by listing them in one convenient spot, how nice! Click here… Read More...