This craft is from a long time ago, but I just thought it would be so great for young ones to be able to have their very own backpack for Pretend School! Such an easy kids craft or toddler … Read More...
Inspiration: Gingerbread Houses
Find Gingerbread House inspiration from the always-inspirational Sweetopia. Find closeups of this gorgeous house as well as tips to making some of the details.
Twirled Paper Octopus and Angel Fish
Craftzine has a PDF to show you how to create these amazing creatures plus how to learn the art of twirled paper.
They also suggest using old newspaper or even junk mail which is a great upcycled craft for your … Read More...
Just out: New designs from Colette Patterns
Sarai from Colette Patterns has just released her new line. Be still my heart! Like her debut line, these designs are packed with vintage detailing. See more at her blog, or go to the shop to get your hands … Read More...
Tutorial: Stuffed Christmas ornaments
Jezze from Jezze Prints shares a tutorial for making a set of round stuffed ornaments. Stamp, screenprint, or applique a motif, or fussy-cut a novelty print to get the design you want. Get the how-to.
If the ones she … Read More...
Tutorial: Patchwork chef’s set for little cooks
Melissa Ann from Lilac Lane shares a tutorial on Moda Bake Shop for making a patchwork chef’s set for little cooks. She shows how to use a jelly roll of precut fabric to make a chef’s hat, an apron, and … Read More...
Project: Merry Christmas Banner
Elle’s Studio shares direction on how to make this lovely Merry Christmas banner using some of their digital download files. Click here for directions.
Looking for more digital stamps to download check out these designs we found on Etsy.
Looking … Read More...
Gumdrop Wreath
When I was a kid, I made Christmas wreaths with foam rings and tons of hard candies for all of my relatives one year, … Read More...
Tutorial: Reusable gift bags
Firefly Hill Designs shares a tutorial for making these reusable gift bags at her blog, Firefly Hill Style. A quick little fold and a colorful clothespin personalize the bags. Go to the tutorial.
Tutorial: French seam pillowcase
Chris from Pickup Some Creativity shows how to make a pillowcase that’s finished off with French seams. The seam finishing elevates it from simple pillowcase to fabulous Christmas gift. Go to the tutorial.
Free pattern: Origami wrap sweater
UNJournal shares a free pattern for this origami wrap. Make it from a soft knit fabric. 2 1/4 yards will make 2 wraps. Get the free pattern.
Black Friday
I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving! Here’s hoping that a ring like this one from Metalsmitten could make you feel a little richer after your Black Friday Shopping.
I like that the artist will try to find a coin … Read More...
Tutorial: Re-Cycled Christmas Card Craft
Crafting a Green World has a great idea for using recycled papers to make Christmas Cards.
I love that this craft is appropriate for adults OR children.
What a great craft to do together as a family!
I can’t wait … Read More...
Cool Glass Fusing Information from Clearwater Glass Studio
Steve Immerman of Clearwater Glass Studio makes gorgeous glass pieces. And he’s kind enough to share information with other glass workers. I’ve posted a pattern bar tutorial from him in a past posting. This time I’m linking you to his … Read More...
Freebie: Digital Stamps
Cuddly Buddly Crafts has over 40 FREE digital stamp designs available on their website, I love this adorable Season’s tweeting bird! Click here to visit their site.
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Make Christmas Cards with Children
This time of year is a great time to show your children how to think of others. One way of doing that is to help them make Christmas Cards.
Goody Goody Gumdrops has a great simple card you can definitely … Read More...
Recycle that ornament box into a festive Christmas decoration
Tutorial: Empire waist apron with gathered bib
Shelley Detton from 7 Layer Studio shows how to make this apron with an empire waist and a gathered bib. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from 7 Layer Studio]
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Travel Felt Board- Education on Wheels
Many families are traveling during the holidays. Here is a great way to educate your children during those long card rides. Make your own Travel Felt Board!
Dollar Store Crafts shows you how!
I like the idea that you could … Read More...
Technique: Custom Ink Pad
Join stamp artist extraordinaire Tim Holtz in another fantastic video,
this time he shows you how to make your own custom ink pad using Ranger Cut N Dry Felt. It’s a quick and easy way to … Read More...