If you are into a romantic vintage necklace, you might want to try making this lovely crochet necklace. A perfect detail to add to your appearance and make you feel as if you stepped out from another era. This … Read More...
5+ Santa Claus Card and Tag Ideas
The design team over at Sugar Pea created lots of different card and tag ideas using their Here Come Santa Claus stamp set. He’s perfect in scenes or with just a simple sentiment and is the right size for gift … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Patchwork pincushion
This patchwork pincushion is a great scrapbusting project that also makes a nice gift for someone who sews. Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shows how to make this adorable little mini patchwork pincushion. You can use your … Read More...
Pink and Purple Christmas Layout
I love the non-traditional pink and purple colors on this Christmas layout from Gwen. Who says you have to use just green and red? By printing her photos in black and white it allowed her to use whatever color combination … Read More...
Fragrant and Festive Pomander Tutorial
The pomander has it’s origins back to the Middle Ages. Today, the Pomander is more associated with Colonial times, however, research varies if they were made mostly with apples or oranges. Nonetheless, a Pomander is a fragrant and festive decoration … Read More...
Embroidered Christmas ornament
There’s nothing sweeter to gift than a handmade Christmas ornament! Download the free hand embroidery pattern and stitch up a fun, chic wreath ornament that hangs in an embroidery hoop with festive mini-lights surrounding it.
Holiday Wreath Letter Cards
These are such pretty and creative Holiday cards by Lydia. She replaced the “O” in the words with a wreath of enamel dots, so clever! She’s sharing how to create these card designs over on the Altenew blog.
Book Review: Coffeehouse Knits
Winter Art Journal Page
This wonderful wintery journal page was created by Shari Carroll using mixed media supplies like pastes, paints, and gels and embellishments from Tim Holtz. I love the tree behind the vellum panel with the photo over top, it makes the … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Upcycled T-shirt Christmas ornaments
Turn a child’s outgrown t-shirt into an adorable ornament for your Christmas tree! Stephanie from Swoodson Says shows how to make an upcycled ornament from an old t-shirt. If there’s a favorite character or animal printed on the shirt, you … Read More...
Mini display cages made from champagne cork wires
I have always been a fan of the little chairs that are made from recycled champagne cork cages. Making them into a tiny display cage is so cute! Imagine I tiny bird and nest inside of this tiny cage. Fly … Read More...
Book Review – Rock a Bye Quilts
Rock A Bye Quilts is the perfect baby orientated quilt book for your quilting library. This book features 6 different designs and some cute little extras too. Babies and quilts — what a wonderful combination of new life and old … Read More...
Penguin Snow Globe Card
I used the adorable First Snow stamps and dies from Hello Bluebird, Snow Globe dies from Darice and shimmer watercolors to create this quick and easy Penguin Snow Globe Card. I filmed a video tutorial that you watch on … Read More...
Snowflake Wreath Layout
Jennifer used several different sizes and shapes of snowflakes to form a wreath around her photo on this lovely winter layout. It’s a great way to draw attention to the focal point of the page, the photo. And the round … Read More...
DIY Homemade Candied Pecans
Candied pecans are a favorite at our house. These pecans have a sweet crispy coating with just a hint of cinnamon. We love to have them at Christmas time and they get gobbled up quick.
JOY Christmas Card
I love how Vicky used die cut letters to create a dimensional banner for her cute winter girl to hold. She combined stenciling, die cutting and stamping for a sweet Christmas card.
Visit her blog Clips-N-Cuts for a tutorial.
-Heather… Read More...
Sewing pattern: Easy patchwork Christmas tree skirt
Emily from Life Sew Savory shows how to sew up patchwork Christmas tree skirt. The pieced design comes together quickly and easily. She used a 1/2 yard each of 5 coordinating prints, though you could also use fabrics from your … Read More...
Craft Room Tour
I love looking at other creators Craft Rooms, don’t you? It always gives me great idea on organization and decor. Angela from Angela Decorates is showing off her crafting room, she got loads of table space and storage options. I … Read More...
A few fun ways reuse a wedding dress
This is such a beautiful photo and great idea for getting to enjoy a special dress that holds so many great memories of a special day. I bet it would work for all sorts of pretty cloths. This was included … Read More...
Congrats to………
R Fortune, they are the lucky winner of the Classique Markers giveaway from Spectrum Noir!
Thanks to all who entered.
-Heather