This idea would be so great for a simple gift for teachers, or family members. Older children could definitely help out with this craft…even help sew it! HEad on over to Elsie Marley for the tutorial.
Holiday Cocktail Roundup
Just a tiny sampling of holiday cocktail ideas from the web:
1. Find 15 cocktails at Saveur.com, like a Santa Hat, Reindeer Martini, and Hot Toddy.
2. Find a recipe for a candy cane cocktail at Let’s Entertain. 
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Got an empty tin can, wire and fuzzy yarn? Craft up a Christmas Tree
I love making Christmas trees and this is positively a wonderful tutorial that makes a super pretty tree. Pop on over to the blog Jane Avion to check it out!
[tags]how to make a feather style Christmas tree from yarn[/tags]
Gingerbread Partridge in a Pear Tree
After spending two days decorating a traditional gingerbread house and accompanying family, I can’t get over how much I love love love this twist on the usual: a partridge in a pear tree from not martha. The how-tos are HERE.… Read More...
Tutorial: Elephant snuggle toy
Daniëlle from small dreamfactory shares a tutorial for making this sweet elephant snuggle toy. So cute! The layer of batting inside makes it soft, but keeps it flexible for cuddling by small hands. Get the how-to.
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Lookie what she’s making: Detailing on bias cut jeans
One of the most appealing aspects of recutting a pair of existing jeans instead of creating them from scratch is the ability to reuse much of the detailing. Jennifer Stern from J. Stern Designs shows how she repurposed pocket details … Read More...
Freebie: Mouse in Present Digital Stamp
Click here to download this super cute mouse popping up out of a present digital stamp FREE from Two Scoops Rice.
-Heather
Looking for more digital stamps to download check out these designs we found on Etsy.
Looking for free … Read More...
Candy Cane Macarons
I’ve been so intrigued by macarons of late (see my prior post here). I bought a macaron cookbook in Paris I’m dying to try but have yet to sit down to translate. Imagine my wonder and glee seeing these beautiful … Read More...
Christmas Crafting Supplies at Scrap Shoppe
I just discovered this etsy store and have to share! She has adorable vintage themed supplies for scrapbooking, like the Little Christmas Craft kit shown above for $3.99. Also take a peek at these gift tags and this Shabby Holiday … Read More...
December Days at Designer Digitals
Every day this month you can get special prices on selected items at Designer Digitals. Today, the collage Santa Trees shown above are only $0.25 instead of $3.99! This special lasts only until Friday December 11th, 6 a EST. Click … Read More...
Cupcake Bath Bombs
Little Birdie Secrets posted a tutorial for the most adorable cupcake bath bombs. According to the feature, bath bombs are made up of a few simple ingredients, along with essential oil for aromatherapy and almond oil to soften the skin. … Read More...
Marie Antoinette Beading Project
Here is a fancy beading project to tackle if you need something to wear to a Christmas party.
You can buy the pdf of instructions for this project here. It was created by Danielle Fox and is based on … Read More...
Gingerbread and Fruit Garland
Find instructions on crafting this beautiful garland from gingerbread and dried apples 
and oranges HERE at Homemade Mamas.
[tags]dried fruit, garland, Christmas, decorating, gingerbread cookies[/tags]
Tutorial: Triangle potholder
Dianah shows how to make this potholder made from overlapping triangles of fabric. The overlapping triangles create a space to slip in your hand. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Dianah]
[via Field Trips in Fiber]
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Sneak peek: New patterns from Patty Young
Lookie, lookie! Patty Young is giving a sneak peek of the newest patterns to be added to her MODKID Sewing Patterns line. Yes, you’re seeing that right. She has some of her popular girls’ dress patterns sized for your favorite … Read More...
New Issue of Glass Line Full of Tutorials
I’ll start this post with a huge disclaimer. I’m in this issue of Glass Line with my Rose Skull Glass Bead Tutorial. Yay! But there’s so much more in this issue…it’s not just about me. There are boro tutorials and … Read More...
Chili Pepper Wreath
Another idea for a hot Christmas…a chili pepper wreath. Find the instructions HERE at No Fuss Fabulous.
[tags]chili pepper, Christmas, wreath[/tags]
A CROCHET GIFT (WISH) LIST.
Print this list out and post it on your refrigerator door. It’s full of items that every crocheter would like to see in her (or his) gift ‘loot’. Some will fit into stockings, others won’t. Some are costly, others are … Read More...
Classroom Art Project
I just happened upon Mintage Home today, and I love her idea for a classroom art project. This is great to hang on any wall…
Button Wreath
Wondering what to do with all those green buttons? Me too.
This craft uses a similar technique that children would use when learning to lace. These are so elegant…yet a child could make them! Yay!
HEad over to the Factory … Read More...