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...
Tutorial: Cupcake pincushion ring
Shannon from Shannon Makes Stuff shows how to make this super cute pincushion ring shaped like an itty bitty cupcake. I use a pincushion ring like this to keep my pins and needles at my fingertips (literally) while doing my … Read More...
Santa, Please Send More Yarn!
This Yarn Dot is just one of the adorable designs in Dream Weaver’s “Stocking Stuffers and Notions For Under $10.00” sale. Bookmarks, stitch markers, key rings, knitters soaps and lotions, needle cozies, and shawl pins. Lions and Tigers and Bears, … Read More...
Giveaway: Vintage Hip Christmas Crafts e-Book
Vintage Hip Christmas Crafts: 9 step-by-step tutorials for layouts, decor, gifts, and more by Margie Romney-Aslett and daughters Megan and Brooke.
Choose your own crafting adventure! Whether you’re trying to get crafty between batches of cookies or you’ve got a … Read More...Looking for Chanukah Crafts for Kids?
Look no futher… Creative Jewish Mom has amazing simple yet classy kids projects for you to work on to get ready for Chanukah. Here are just a few:
Giveaway: Slice Design Card
Wendy Bretz is giving away the Big Kids Slice Design card on her blog. Click here to go to giveaway
Fabric sale at Chez Ami
Check out the fabric sale at Chez Ami childrenswear! Knit fabrics are on sale for 40% off, and wovens are as low as $2.50 a yard. The color coordinated prints and solids are perfect for making clothes for kids! … Read More...