Still looking for some holiday decor to stitch up or a gift for your favorite cross-stitcher? Check out Holiday Ornaments Galore, a book from Leisure Arts with a whopping 98 designs on all sorts of holiday themes.
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by Sarah White
Still looking for some holiday decor to stitch up or a gift for your favorite cross-stitcher? Check out Holiday Ornaments Galore, a book from Leisure Arts with a whopping 98 designs on all sorts of holiday themes.
Here you’ll … Read More...
Mini quilts are a fantastic option for those who want to enjoy the creative process of quilting, but don’t have the time, patience or resources to make a larger quilt. Not only are they quick and easy to make, … Read More...
This fun game is the perfect way to get into the holiday spirit and get your brain working. The game features 15 Christmas-related words such as snow, wreath, mistletoe, merry, presents, and more. The aim of the game is … Read More...
Do you have a family tradition of watching Christmas movies on Christmas Eve? If not, you might just start one after you see these delicious Christmas movie snacks. It’s such a wonderful way to relax and spend time with your … Read More...
Today’s beautiful modern Christmas decoration can be used year round with different embellishments. This modern faux-concrete ring decoration was sent in by the clever crafter at the blog A Crafty Mix. “No one believes me when I tell them we … Read More...
The holiday season is upon us, and what better way to get into the festive spirit than by creating your own homemade Christmas ornament. Ornament traditions have been passed down from generation to generation and they serve as a reminder … Read More...
by Sarah White
Gnomes are a fun crafty genre, and these cross-stitched Christmas gnomes can be stitched individually or in one big project for your favorite lover of gnomes.
There are six designs in all with a variety of hat and beard designs. … Read More...
Angela used stamps from Ellen Hutson and inks from Catherine Pooler to create these two very merry Christmas Cards. By using solid and layering stamps there’s no coloring needed and that can make for quicker card making. In her tutorial … Read More...
I am a little late to the Christmas sewing this year, I don’t know if I thought Christmas was going to come a little slower or if I am just unorganized and unprepared this year. But I still think there … Read More...
Preserve beautiful fall leaves with wax with this simple tutorial. The wax will help the leaves retain their gorgeous autumnal color and shape for weeks, making it perfect for home decorating projects using real leaves.
https://tikkido.com/blog/waxed-fall-leaves
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Are you looking for the perfect sweet treat to make this Christmas? Try Christmas donuts! They are well-loved and I’m sure none of your guests will be able to refuse any of these yummy Christmas donut recipes.
Donuts come in … Read More...
Christmas is here and if you are lucky enough to have a Cricut machine then you are going to love this roundup. People are often surprised to learn that I do not have a Cricut machine. Truth be told I … Read More...
by Sarah White
I could not resist sharing this Thanksgiving gnome and turkey pattern from Cheryl Andrews because it makes me laugh and is pretty darn adorable.
This Thanksgiving trio is mostly hidden by hats, and they’re worked with worsted weight yarn so … Read More...
Sheet cakes are super easy to make and they can sure feed a crowd! Let’s say it’s the perfect Christmas holiday dessert since it’s both time-saving and budget-friendly.
You can bake a Christmas sheet cake even as a beginner so … Read More...
by Sarah White
Thanksgiving is a time to think about what we are thankful for, and if you live in a household that speaks lots of different languages (or have a classroom with kids who speak different languages at home), expressing gratitude in … Read More...
Add some curb appeal to your home for the holidays with these creative DIY outdoor Christmas decor ideas! From garlands to wreaths, planters, and everything in between, creating a festive porch and yard is not an impossible task.
Even if … Read More...
by Sarah White
Fall is a great time to freshen up the inside of your home with some new decor. Seasonal pillows are pretty fast projects that easily change the look of your couch.
This Fall Harvest Pillow from Yarnspirations looks complicated but … Read More...
I bet if you are reading this blog you collect something…and if I had to guess you probably collect several things. And you know what? Collections of things are great for decorating for the holidays. In this photo for instance … Read More...
by Sarah White
I’m not really one to decorate with acorns, but I can attest to nature’s willingness to decorate my whole neighborhood with acorns this time of year. And now that I’ve seen this knit acorn pattern from Kim Hamlin at Fiber … Read More...
Decorating at Christmas time can be quite overwhelming for some people, but with garlands, you can hang a long garland in one space and easily fill the room with festive cheer. These tutorials below all show you how to make … Read More...