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I love big, roomy cardigans with shawl collars, sometimes called grandpa cardigans because they look like something an old man would wear.
But really they’re great for everyone, and it doesn’t take a lot of detailing to elevate these projects … Read More...
Memory quilts that use upcycled fabric from loved ones have become very popular amongst quilters and non-quilters too. Using the shirts of a deceased loved one is a sentimental way to preserve their memory for generations to pass on to … Read More...
I love using the Arteza Real Brush Pens for water coloring. I find them easy to use, they blend nicely and have build-able color. I used them to color in this beautiful fall girl stamp from LDRS Creative for an … Read More...
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...
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...
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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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...
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
Looking for Fall themed stamps, papers … Read More...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
