Jessica from Juicy Bits shares a free pattern for this little felt owl ornament. Make a bunch of them for your Christmas tree, and Santa will say “Hoo! Hoo! Hoo!” this year. Or maybe he’ll ask, “Hooo’s been naughty and … Read More...
Amazing Paper Stars
Collecting the Moments…one by one has done a great interpretation of paper stars that she got from this post over at the Magic Onions. I am doing a lesson on stars this week, and this would be perfect to … Read More...
Tin Foil Stained Glass Ornaments
This project is a great one for allowing your child to experiment with color. Life as I See It has many other great Ornaments…check it out!
You will have to do the first part, unless you have an older child, … Read More...
Tutorial: Clothes hanger Christmas tree
Agy from Green Issues shows how to make a 2-D Christmas tree using stash fabric and three clothes hangers. This is a fun solution for a small apartment that has no room for a full tree, or perhaps to use … Read More...
Melted Snowman Ornament
This ornament is so cute, and you could even pair a science lesson when talking about physical change especially melting… Head on over to One Ordinary Day for the how-to.
Mad About Gingerbread Mad Men
CakeSpy has done it again. Check out her fab Mad Men gingerbread post HERE, including the recipe and decorating how-tos, at Serious Eats.
[tags]Mad Men, gingerbread[/tags]
Micro Mosaic – Saad Mikhaiel
His work is incredible. Micro mosaic is his specialty. His name is Saad Mikhaiel and I found him on Facebook through my friend Leigh Adam’s page. There’s Leigh again…she’s my glass goddess. Always introducing me to new glass. When I … Read More...
Project: Cards in a Tin
Looking for simple gifts to make for the holidays? Cards inside a tin make a wonderful gift for a teacher co-worker or a great stocking stuffer. Visit the Glue Dots website for instructions on how to make this cute tin … Read More...
Kiwi Tree
What better idea is there to encourage kids to eat their fruit than to merge it with Christmas? Find this kiwi Christmas tree and other kid-friendly goodies, like this eggy snowman, at Little Food Junction.
[tags]snowman, Christmas tree, eggs, … Read More...
Free patterns and charts: Christmas
If you’re looking for an exciting way to express your holiday cheer this year, why not give embroidery a try? Embroidery is a fun, creative way to decorate clothes, accessories, and decorations with festive holiday designs. Plus, there are plenty … Read More...
Winner of Felted Holy and Berry Wine Caddy Bag
I am pleased to announce that Carol Caldwell won the adorable Felted Holly and Berry Wine Caddy Bag. I used random.org to select the winner. I want to thank Cheryl of ceCreation for allowing us the privilege of hosting this … Read More...
Links to free lingerie sewing patterns
If you sew your own lingerie, or have been wanting to start sewing your own lingerie, check out the lingerie sewing links over at CraftStew. These links point to free patterns for bras, panties, camisoles, etc. See the list at … Read More...
Cupcake Menorah
Find the how-tos for making this cute cupcake menorah HERE at Bright Ideas.
[tags]Hanukkah, cupcakes, menorah[/tags]
Video tip: Starting a seam on thick materials
Starting a seam on a thick fabric can be tricky. If the feed dogs can’t start the fabric moving, then you end up with all your stitches in one spot. This can lead to thread jams or, worse yet, your … Read More...
Projects: Holiday Present Toppers and Tags
Dalle de Verre – Kitengela Glass Studios
My good friend and glass goddess Leigh Adams just returned from Kitengela Glass Studios in Kenya. What an adventure. The day before yesterday I was fortunate enough to get a look at half of the pictures she took while there. … Read More...
Tutorial: Pom pom fleece hat
As part of her Handmade Hanukkah series, Jaime from Prudent Baby offers a tutorial for this pom pom fleece hat. This is a quick, easy sewing project, perfect for a last minute gift. Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Toddler skirts from maternity pants
Hannah from While They Sleep shows how she turned a pair of maternity pants into two skirts to fit her twin toddler daughters. If you don’t have old maternity pants within easy reach, you can do this with any pair … Read More...
Win an iPhone Radiation Protection Case
Thanks to our sponsor PongResearch you have the chance to win a Radiation protection Iphone case.
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Tutorial: Narrow rolled hem on a sewing machine
How many lovely, drapey fabrics have been banished to the back of your sewing closet just because you dreaded putting a hem on it? A rolled hem would do the trick, but who wants to do that much hand sewing? … Read More...