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You may have already noticed that using epsom salt as a craft medium is becoming more and more popular. It’s an inexpensive material that’s readily available at discount department stores and dollar stores. Epsom salt
goes a long way and … Read More...
The incredibly talented Agi has graced us with yet another remarkable quilt-themed project that will spark your creativity. Prepare to be captivated as you embark on a stitching adventure that offers boundless possibilities. This time, Agi has gone above and … Read More...
Chris of Pickup Some Creativity created these sweet ornaments–she calls them charms–for Valentine’s Day. I think they would work any time of year as a little treat for someone, a gift tie-on, or even a Christmas tree ornament. Chris … Read More...
Just in time for the BIG GAME, Tracy Evans sent in info about his shop on Etsy, The End Zone. As he describes it, there you will find his “… “mini jersey” cross stitch patterns and finished products. I … Read More...
Over at My Simple Walk, she’s posted a new video that shows how to do French and Candlewicking Knots and as she says, “Christmas is just two days away, but there is still time to whip up an ornament to … Read More...
Candy ornaments? How do they not disappear before Christmas? Love the peppermint stick base, too. Find the how-tos HERE at Martha.
I am getting warm and fuzzy (just like this ornament) thinking about all the cool letters I could make. Check out the awesome tutorial that Mary shared at her blog Craft Buds on how to make a recycled sweater monogram … Read More...
Back in October, I mentioned the efforts of Shari Jensen and the Stitchmap Yahoo Group to gather and share stitchy stash with women in eastern Texas who lost their homes to widespread wildfires. This week, Shari filled me in on … Read More...
Inspired by a hot air balloon mobile over at Restoration Hardware, Rena created these fun hot air balloon ornaments for her Christmas tree. Check them out over at The Cheese Thief: How to Make Hot Air Balloon Ornament Tutorial.
A little more winter wonderland for us – where I am, the Christmas holidays are usually cold if not snowy (and often both!) Polymer clayers make the cutest wintry items!
1. Violet-blue snow, 2. Christmas Tree Ornaments earrings, … Read More...
Chris of Themeaparty.com has guest posted a tutorial on whip up for creating a dear little felt stocking embellished with beaded snowflakes. You could also use the snowflake patterns–free on the post–on ornaments or other Christmas crafts. See the tute… Read More...
I just did a search on Pinterest for Christmas Kid Crafts, and I am going to post a few here….I’d love for you to add a comment with a link to your favorite Pinterest Kid Crafts!
This Pinterest find is … Read More...
Paper Rosettes have been a popular embellishment for a bit now, you can fold your own or there are even several dies out there that will cut and score them for you. I’ve seen a lot of pretty holiday ideas … Read More...
Today’s guest poster is Jessica from the fun blog Mad in Crafts. I’m excited that Jessica agreed to share a tutorial with us all today as she’s a talented crafter with fun ideas. I won’t carry on any longer, instead … Read More...
If there’s a bride and groom on your Christmas list, they probably need a pair of owl ornaments by Faith of ordinary mommy design. Go to her post for details.
Ed. note: Faith didn’t ask or compensate me … Read More...
Easy Greeting Cards from Better Homes and Gardens is choked full of wonderful quick and easy card ideas as well as techniques and patterns. The book includes 192 pages full of 220 cards ideas, over 40 patterns and step by … Read More...
Nima of Made to Treasure shows us a gorgeous beaded edging for ornaments and explains how it’s done. It’s easy! See her post.
Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy or check out these Pattern … Read More...
Wendi Gratz of Shiny Happy World has some fabulous suggestions for combining her free simple stocking pattern with her free simple ornament patterns to create unique, personal Christmas stockings. See lots of idea photos at her blog post.
Looking for … Read More...
Allison of “Little Lovelies” a home and garden blog has created these precious wall hangings and the one that I am presenting to you today is her framed pinwheels. Allison is a wife and working mother of a little boy … Read More...
What and amazing treat for us. Alice, aka “futuregirl” is sharing 3 felt patterns she designed and we can go and visit Alice and download these three patterns with templates and instructions. There is Sigmund the Octopus, Supercute Sea Creatures, … Read More...
