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.
=Heather
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...
LILY CHIN’S CROCHET TIPS AND TRICKS
What a great little book! This small 208 page volume is crammed with information that will make everyone’s ‘crochet life’ easier. The smaller size also makes it easy to slip into your project bag for handy reference on the go.… Read More...
Tutorial: Children’s Christmas Ornament
Wondering what to get for your children for Christmas that might actually spur their interested in learning?
Why not MAKE an ornament for them that involves their favorite book!
I love this idea from Poppies at Play. Click Here for … Read More...
Some of My Favorite Glass – Double Helix Glassworks
As a glass bead maker I love playing with different kinds of glass. We are spoiled with the range of colors available whether it be Bullseye glass or Moretti or the other types and brands. But some of my favorites … Read More...
Freebie: Digital Stamp Sentiments
Pink Cat Studiodigi stamps has around 50 free digital stamp sentiments available for FREE download, their are loads to choose from, perfect for inside your stamped cards! Click here for all the free sentiments.
-Heather
Gaitors, They’re Not Just For Water Anymore!
You know them, the “collars” that wrap around your neck and keep all of those exposed parts nice and snuggly warm. Well, we have a dilemma here. I want one. I need one (living in the Arctic Regions at least … Read More...
How to recycle a t-shirt into a super hero cape and apron
Little kids love to play super hero and what a fun idea to let them make their own super hero cape! Featured at the blog Altered Art Junkies that includes a Velcro safety feature. Not only is there a tutorial … Read More...
Tutorial: Super cute scrap ribbon wallet
Ashley from Lil Blue Boo shows how to make this super cute wallet from scrap ribbon. Colorful ribbon stripes and dimensional flowers make this the ultimate girlie-girl wallet. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Lil Blue Boo]