I know it’s hard for a lot of people to be really into the holidays this year but I hope that this time allows us to remember the little things that can make us happy despite all the weird.
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by Sarah White
I know it’s hard for a lot of people to be really into the holidays this year but I hope that this time allows us to remember the little things that can make us happy despite all the weird.
A … Read More...
Take a look around social media and it is easy see that punch needle is one of the most popular needlework trends out there. This new book Weekend Makes: Punch Needle 25 Quick and Easy Projects to Make, by … Read More...
These Christmas gift tags are all made using clay, not all of them are polymer clay some are made using Air drying clay.
But they can all be adapted for either polymer clay or the air drying clay. For a … Read More...
This longline cardigan will keep you snug throughout those cooler evenings. This pattern has been designed by Sari Nordlund using the yarn Novita Nordic Wool which is a versatile yarn that’s perfect for traditional colourwork knittings, timeless classics, and modern … Read More...
This quilted Checkerboard is so cute and the perfect handmade and quilted gift for Christmas time. You could sew up a matching bag for this game and use it as stocking fillers for young and old. This checkerboard can be … Read More...
I used a new stamp set from My Favorite Things called “You Sleigh Me” and the Winter Woods dies from Hello Bluebird to create this fun Winter Wonderland Card. To get the cool snow effect I used a Snow Pen … Read More...
Any cat lover would be thrilled to see this gift tag hanging on their holiday present this year! Nichol Spohr used stamps from Simon Says and dies from Lawn Fawn to create this adorable Cat in a Snow Globe tags. … Read More...
Loredana used the most adorable photo of her kids dressed as elves for this sweet Christmas layout. She used chipboard stickers to create the title adding a row of holiday elements hanging form the title with stitching. There’s even a … Read More...
They’re luscious and gorgeous at the same time. This e-book contains Five great designs. Soft-to-the-touch elegance. If you haven’t given it a try, here’s your perfect opportunity to try your hand at the Afghan stitch. This book is available for … Read More...
These adorable wood block DIY snowman ornaments are easy and inexpensive to make using supplies from the dollar store. These are an amazing, easy and quick ornament to add to your Christmas Tree, to make it just that little bit … Read More...
by Sarah White
I love the idea of knitting a bunch of coordinating hats for a family to wear in group pictures.
Bristlecone from Fancy Tiger Crafts is a great DK weight pattern that uses a slip stitch cable for easy texture and … Read More...
Marianne Designs has the cutest sweater shaped die that includes holes for sewing. This is a such a fun way to create custom Christmas sweater cards with lots of texture and whimsy. They are sharing 3 FREE sweater cross stich … Read More...
If you’re not familiar a Memorydex it’s a creative little way to make a mini album that looks like a vintage Rolodex. Heidi Swapp recently released a pretty in pink Blush model and Meghann had used it to document some … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Upcycle a sweater into a pair of mittens! Heather Handmade shows how you can create upcycled sweater mittens out of an old sweater. This is a great way to use a sweater that has holes or damage in spots. Or … Read More...
Are you looking for a quick and easy plastic canvas needlepoint Christmas gift for someone? Here’s a nice (and useful) idea for you. Make a set of these pretty coasters in a kaleidoscope pattern. The design comes from Homeschooling Hearts … Read More...
I’m pretty sure that everyone needs one of these absolutely adorable snowmen quilts and throw pillows. Well, at least I do. This free pattern from Patchwork Posse is an easy and fast project to make.
With the exception of the … Read More...
These quilled designs are simple to make yet add beautiful detail to any card. Use these quilling techniques for cards, other paper crafts and so much more. The 4 cards include designs for a birthday, sympathy and just because. These … Read More...
Wow, how wonderful is this wintery Snow Globe Card from Marine!? It has the look of an old black and white movie and reminds me of It’s a Wonderful Life. She used stamps and dies from Lawn Fawn and monochromatic … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Add a sweet country farmhouse look to your Christmas decor with these fabric Christmas trees! Patti from Hearth and Vine shows how you can make them. It’s a festive project that beginners can make. Make up several in a variety … Read More...
Jen die cut lots of snowflakes from pretty pattern papers and formed them into a round wreath shape for this frosty Hello Winter Layout. The gold title is balanced on the opposite side with the photo and she’s tucked in … Read More...