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
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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...
Funny Stamping Video: Man Made Card
Ever wonder how a guy makes his own greeting card, with power tools of course!! You have to see this hilarious video from Stamping School, it’s so funny!! And you might be asking what is Stamping School? Well, it’s an … Read More...
Simple Christmas Crafts for Kids
Skip to My Lou, one of my favorite blogs that I subscribe to, has posted her past Christmas crafts, and I have to say that they are perfect for children. They are quick and easy which is what we … Read More...
Stained Glass Cookie Roundup from The Kitchn
One of my favorite go-to sites, the kitchn, has a great roundup of stained glass cookies from around the web, including these gorgeous tear drop cookies from Gourmet.
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Snowman Pretzels
I know dipped pretzels are a popular Christmas treat, but I don’t think I’ve ever seen them dressed as snowmen. Find the instructions HERE at Family Fun.
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Giveaway! Glittered Hearts with Studded Backside Organic Onesie and card
Don’t forget the babies this holiday with this “Glittered Hearts with Studded Backside Organic Onesie”. This darling onesie is made of pure organic cotton for a soft and cozy fit and hand embellished (3-6 month sizes). “Kim and Melissa of … Read More...
Growing A Better Knitter….
So one of my daughters decided she wanted this, from Nashua Handknits, City Streets Pattern Book from the Autumn 2008, Winter 2009 collection, but, and here’s the kicker, she wanted a cardigan, not a pullover.
How hard can it … Read More...