Now that we’re getting rather down to the wire on the holiday season, you might be thinking there’s not anything you still have time to make for holiday gifts.
While we’re definitely looking at things that are smaller over the … Read More...
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by Sarah White
Now that we’re getting rather down to the wire on the holiday season, you might be thinking there’s not anything you still have time to make for holiday gifts.
While we’re definitely looking at things that are smaller over the … Read More...
Add these delightful snowman and Santa bookplates to your kids’ holiday reads. They will love to fill in their names and see these smiling characters every time they open their books to read during this Christmas season. Just print on … Read More...
Kristina Werner will show you how to color up some fun winter snowman scenes with water color markers and also shares some tips on how to use unmounted rubber stamps. Visit her blog for all the details.
-Heather
These 6 Christmas Pot Holders are a perfect way to add a touch of festive cheer to your kitchen during the holiday season. They are not only functional, but also make great holiday gifts. Each pattern has its own unique … Read More...
by Sarah White
When it starts getting down to the wire on holidays (or other gift-giving occasions) and I feel like I want to give something handmade but don’t have time for a big project, I love to add a little knit something … Read More...
by Sarah White
Have a little one learning to write this holiday season?
Check out the cute Christmas/winter themed tracing sheets from Teach Beside Me. This pack of 12 sheets includes coloring areas and words to trace for the following words:
These DIY Christmas lanterns are so easy to make and look wonderful hung from the ceiling or behind a food table. Christmas parties are being planned all over the world right now so how about trying your hand at making … Read More...
As the holiday season approaches, it’s time to start thinking about ways to add a touch of festivity to our wardrobe. These Christmas-themed crochet scarf patterns offer a fun and unique way to do just that. Not only do they … Read More...
Winter Planter Snowman DIY Don’t you hate spending lots of money on planter arrangements that get tossed soon after the holidays?! Yes, I knew there was some reason I made so many concrete orbs! As I stood in the… Read More...
Welcome to our collection of free Christmas afghan patterns! If you’re looking for a festive and cozy way to celebrate the holiday season, then you’ll love these crochet afghan patterns. Whether you’re a seasoned crocheter or just learning the craft, … Read More...
I think this is one of those clever clay projects for Christmas great for the whole family. You can make smaller versions from solid clay or use aluminum foil balls (or ornaments) for the head on larger ones. Nell, of … Read More...
I have had a soft spot for the Gingerbread man ever since the Movie Shrek. That little gingerbread man was filled with attitude and cute too. This Crochet roundup is for 10 free crochet patterns that all involved the … Read More...
by Sarah White
Christmas sweaters or Christmas jumpers have a bad reputation for being hideous, garish and silly, but of course we knitters know there are holiday sweaters that are downright adorable and worth the time it takes to knit them.
For example: … Read More...
I’ve got one last peek at the new Stampin’ Up Holiday Catalog! If you missed my others you can check out part one here and part two here.
Inside you’ll find page after page of amazing stamps, dies, … Read More...
Handmade Christmas cards are a great way to send a little extra love and thought this holiday season. We have composed this massive list of handmade Christmas card patterns and tutorials to inspire your creativity. Some of these Handmade cards … Read More...
I love this time of year, many of the stamping companies are releasing their new lines for the holidays. And I’m super excited about the brand new Stampin’ Up Holiday Catalog! Inside you’ll find page after page of amazing … Read More...
Yup! This is a Christmas in July post. It’s a million degrees out so it is a perfect time to think cool thoughts and craft in the air conditioning. This technique for using craft glue I bet could work for … Read More...
by Sarah White
It’s always fun to integrate the holidays and seasons into what you teach or the playful learning activities that are available for your kids or students to explore, which is why I love seasonal STEM and engineering challenges.
Plans for … Read More...
Usually when I think of salt dough, I think of ornaments for the tree or kids hand prints as gifts. This cute idea will be fun for the kids. Especially, if you aren’t able to make a snowman in warm … Read More...
The stitched look is such a huge trend in paper crafting right now and Stampin’ Up is right on top of it with their awesome new Stitched Shapes Framelits dies! This brand new set of thin metal dies launches today … Read More...