Join Jodi on Splitcoast Stampers for a fantastic step by step tutorial to make this “purse” that holds a greeting card, how cute it that??
-Heather
Tutorial: Upcycled sweater hats
Instructables user VeryInteresting shows how to refashion an old sweater into a winter hat. This is a great project for sweaters with condition issues (holes, staining, etc.) because you can cut around those. Go to the tutorial.
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Another Book + Craft for Kids Lesson Plan
I REALLY love books and craft ideas together…. so here’s another one that I think is adorable! La Famille has these Reindeer to go with the book The Wild Christmas Reindeer by Jan Brett
. Just looking at her books … Read More...
Jelly Bean Christmas Trees
What cute little Christmas party favors these would be. Find the how-tos HERE at Family Fun.
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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 … Read More...
Holiday Idea: Christmas Blocks
Use your scrapbook supplies to decorate wooden blocks with a holiday theme. Click here to go to tutorial
Soap Queen Christmas Projects
Soap Queen posted a collection of links to past Christmas projects. I especially like Christmas Tags – Don’t Throw ‘Em Away! and Champagne Bubble Bath.
Free Candy Cane Twist Hat From PolarKnit!
Knit this up quickly and easily. Think pink and purple for a little girl, or 
orange and black for your favorite hunter. This yarn is quick to knit, warm, super fleecy and soooo comfortable!
Get your free pattern here: http://www.polarknit.com/itoolkit.asp?pg=CHRISTMAS_09MDP316531
Cool idea: Secret pocket snaps make a flap lay flat
Di shows off her latest sewing project over at Wardrobe Refashion. It’s actually just a couple of snaps
sewn on to a jacket, but it’s such a cool idea I had to share. The jacket had a pocket flap that … Read More...
Christmas Rice Krispie Treat Roundup from CraftJr.
All these clever bloggers out there make my job so easy by finding such great treats on the web. Find a Christmas Rice Krispie treat roundup HERE at CraftJr, including these candy canes from the Rice Krispies site and these … Read More...
Shop: Phindys Place Digital Stamps
Looking for gorgeous detailed digital stamp images? Well then you must visit Phindy’s Place on Etsy, she’s got some amazing downloadable stamp images. I’m in love with her polar bear designs!!
-Heather
Looking for more digital stamps to download check … Read More...
Cinnamon Dough Ornaments
There are certain smells that when they fill your house, you just know the holidays are here… cinnamon is one of those smells. Why not make Cinnamon Dough Ornaments by Homemade Mamas to get your home ready for the holidays.… Read More...
WHERE DO YOU BUY CROCHET BOOKS?
I’m fortunate to have some large book stores nearby, so I have a nice selection of new crochet books available to me. Finding used crochet books locally has proved almost impossible. Occasionally, I’ll find one at a thrift store, but … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple Christmas stocking
Kristin from Craft Leftovers shares a free pattern and tutorial for this Christmas stocking. The simple design means easy construction. It also means it’s a blank slate for any patchwork or other embellishment you want to add. Get the free … Read More...
Tutorial: Dropwaist girl’s t-shirt dress with pleated skirt
Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how she repurposed one of her adult-sized shirts and a linen skirt to make this dropwaist girl’s dress with pleated skirt. Go to the tutorial.
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Free pattern: Tatted beaded mini-cross necklace
TATBit Tats is sharing her original pattern for this beaded necklace that is perfect for someone on your Christmas list. Get the pattern.
Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy or check out these Pattern … Read More...
Tutorial: Dapper Bird Tree Ornament
Urban Threads blog shows us the ins and outs of creating the Dapper Bird Ornament. I’d love to see a whole flock of these roosting in my Christmas tree! You, too? Then go see the tute.
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The cutest pincushion of the season
Adorable pincushions abound. But this one combines so many of the things I love: felt, fake food, latte. Many thanks to The Fabric Shopper for pointing out this precious notion in dottyral‘s Etsy shop. See the post.
Candy Crafts
I’m loving this peppermint candy craft roundup from Let’s Entertain. My favorites are the peppermint candles and the trees from BHG.
These candles are all made using real holiday candies
and candy canes.
Tutorial: Felt gift-card holders
Gretchen of June at Noon reprises last year’s successful Christmas craft: felt gift-card holders. You know you’re going to need these! Go to Gretchen’s post for links.
Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy or … Read More...