These scented mug mats would make great handmade Christmas gifts for friends, neighbors, and coworkers! Spices or potpourri tucked between the layers of the mug mat will make a nice scent when you place a warm mug on it. Patti … Read More...
Christmas Pet Page
If you’re like me you might take more photos of your pets during the holidays then of anything else. Katrina Hunt used a Christmas photo of her adorable trio of dogs for this festive ‘Tis the Season Page. I love … Read More...
DIY Painted Advent Calendar
This mid-century style advent calendar is fun and easy to paint. But the best part is it can be used and re-filled year after year with candy, small gifts, or slips of paper. You can see the tutorial here.
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Family hand card great for all sorts of holidays
I spotted this fun family hand card over at the blog Cafe Mom with a punch of other cute Thanksgiving crafts. I like this idea of making an accordion card with each member of your family’s hand for Christmas or … Read More...
Fall Leaves Shaker Card
Kat used pretty pattern papers and leaf shaped dies to create a fun Falling Leaves Shaker Card for Autumn. She’s sharing directions over on her blog.
Visit Kat Scrappiness to check it out.
-Heather
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Sewing pattern: Little felt stockings
These little felt stockings are quick to sew up and are perfect to hold small gifts for friends and neighbors. Havalah from Sisters, What! has a tutorial showing how you can make them. Use your scraps of felt and trims … Read More...
Paper Craft Holiday Gift Guide
Looking to buy a gift for a crafty friend or maybe trying to think of what new crafty items you can add to your wish list this year? Scrapbooking.com has put together a Gift Guide for 2019 with the most … Read More...
A Circle of Thanksgiving Story and Activities
A Circle of Thanksgiving is sort of a story that goes with a beaded bracelet, each color representing a portion of the story of the Pilgrims and the first Thanksgiving. It explores a little bit of the history behind the … Read More...
Etsy Feature – Dear Santa SVG files
If you are making your own Santa plate this year then you are going to love this SVG file for Santas plate that we found over on Etsy. We knew we had to feature it. You can purchase and download … Read More...
Colorful Striped Holiday Cards
Who says you can’t use the trendy rainbow style on Holiday cards? Laura sure did on these beautiful striped Christmas cards. Sticking with pinks, reds and greens she added colorful stripes of cardstock on her card backgrounds and they off … Read More...
Learn How to Make Your Own Jumbo Knitting Needles
Chunky throws and knits are all the rage right now but supplies are expensive. You can save money by making your own jumbo knitting needles – and they’re easy to DIY! Bring on all the chunky knits this winter.
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Tutorial: Scrap flannel Christmas trees
Down Redbud Drive used flannel to create these cozy Christmas tree decorations. There’s no sewing required and they don’t take much fabric. If you have flannel
scraps left over from another project, you could use those to make a little … Read More...
Interactive Traveler’s Notebook Pages
Steffi used the new The Works tool to create a couple of terrific interactive Traveler’s Notebook pages. One contains a layered row of small envelopes, perfect for tucking in mementos and ephemera. The other is a pull out accordion fold … Read More...
Christmas Party Ideas – Grinch Christmas Party
Dr. Seuss’ story of The Grinch
has been a holiday staple for years now. From the book to the original animated movie, the Grinch was brought to life by Jim Carrey. Now, the Grinch is back and we’re here … Read More...
Knitting Pattern – Stitch a Squishy Headband that Will Warm You All Winter
I am seeing twisted headbands everywhere this season, and while I haven’t knit one yet I’m thinking hard about it.
The Squishy Knit Headband from Red Heart uses their new Heat Wave yarn, which is actually supposed to be able … Read More...
Make Pretty Acorn Necklaces with Marbles
Here’s a fun fall art project you can make with a kid or two at home or for a classroom full with a little prep.
Gather some acorn caps, marbles and other supplies to make these pretty acorn marble necklaces… Read More...
Cute Cat Needle Felting DIY Kit
This needle felting kit is to create a one of a kind Cat in a frame. You can choose the color you would like to make and then start creating your own felted cat or kitten. The tutorial is guided … Read More...
Free Crochet Pattern – Contrast Cardi
This free crochet pattern is for a contrast cardi. It’s a really pretty pattern which is bulky and loose like the current fashion right now. This pattern would be great for a tween or teenager who is looking for something … Read More...
Soap Dispenser Gift Tag
One of my favorite things around the Holidays is all the wonderful scents in items like candles, soaps and lotions. These items make perfect gifts and Ashley has a great way to jazz up a hand soap dispenser
gift with … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Felted wool sweater Christmas stocking
An old wool sweater can make a cute and cozy Christmas stocking. Lisa from Cucicucicoo shows how you can make this felted wool sweater stocking. She embroidered snowflakes on the front to make it look extra Christmas-y.
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