This could be posted under “Dollar Store Crafts” because you can pick these up at the Dollar store and then go to town with your personal decorations. What a good idea! Transform ready-made felt stockings into Merry Christmas decorations with … Read More...
Free pattern: Elf stockings
Charlotte from The Charlotte Letters shares a free pattern for making an elf stocking. I love the scalloped cuff and the whimsical curled toe! Get the pattern.
[photo from The Charlotte Letters]
Freebie: Downloads from West Elm
Dry Erase Letters to Santa
One of my favorite blogs is Crap I’ve Made. Here, she gives a great way for you to let your children change their mind while also practicing letter writing…to Santa! Genius idea.
Free pattern: Regency silhouette Christmas ornaments
These Regency-esque silhouette ornaments by Colleen from The Magic Bean evoke images of Christmases past. She shares a free pattern and tutorial so you can make a set for your own tree, or perhaps to give as a Christmas gift. … Read More...
Tutorial: Bottle Cap Ornaments
Katie at Punk Projects shows how to create bottle cap ornaments. Hers are Star Trek themed, but you can substitute any images. Click here to go to the tutorial.
Ballard Knockoff Burlap Bird Ornament
Heather from Me Making Do guest posted at The Country Chic Cottage and shared how to make these adorable burlap bird ornaments. You can see the Ballard originals and get the burlap bird ornament tutorial here.
DIY Felt Gift Envelopes & Felt Mistletoe Gift Seals
Martha always offers the most amazing ideas for any holiday such as the following with complete instructions and templates for each project.
Felt Gift Envelopes – Martha Stewart Crafts
Use odd bits of felt and ribbon (wide grosgrain works well) … Read More...
Cinnamon Cabin Cookies
Find the recipe for these adorable Cinnamon Cabin Cookies HERE at Munchkin Munchies, as spotted from the Land O’ Lakes site. And thanks, Munchkin Munchies, for bringing me over to Land O’ Lakes! I pretty much exclusively use their … Read More...
DIY Mercury Glass Stars
I’m still trying to decide what new ornaments I want this year. I have a few ideas in mind, but haven’t tackled any of them yet. I thought these were pretty cool. Do you want to create the look of … Read More...
Knit Mitten Ornaments one felted & one not!
I used this pattern from FaveCrafts and knitted one mitten with acrylic yarn and the other in wool. I used 4 & 5 mm knitting needles instead of the 3.75 mm [US 5], 5 mm [US 8] stated in their … Read More...
Tutorial: Snowflake motif cushion
Amy from Positively Splendid guest blogs at Sew Dang Cute with a tutorial showing how to make a snowflake cushion. The snowflake motifs are reminscient of the folded and cut paper snowflakes we all made in gradeschool (and that I … Read More...
Pyramid Tree Advent Calendar
I came across this awesome advent calendar made out of paper pyramids, just like little Christmas trees. Julie Ree shows on her blog how you can hide candy or note inside each of the trees and even hang them on … Read More...
Project: Holiday Gift Card Holder
Download a PDF from Inky Antics to learn how to make this adorable holiday turtle gift card holder.
-Heather
DIY Amaretto
Learn to make your own Amaretto HERE at Liquor Snob (a great homemade Christmas gift, no?).
Origami Box Ornaments
Samantha Miller of Sam’s Red Shoes guest posted over at Creature Comforts and shared how she made these wonderful origami boxes and make them look like little Christmas presents. These would make cute ornaments or as displayed, a festive garland. … Read More...
Mod Podge Fabric Ornaments
Amy over at Mod Podge Rocks made these super fun fabric covered ornaments. The best part is that they are kid project friendly! So sit your kids down, gather up some fabric scraps and Mod Podge
and get busy! Amy … Read More...
Sweet Inspiration: Sweet Sugarbelle Cookies
I don’t post features of clever food artists nearly enough, so it’s time to amend that. Check out the work of Sweet Sugar Belle. And check out her blog, The Sweet Adventures of Sugarbelle, HERE. The detail is stunning! … Read More...
Tutorial: Scalloped poinsettia garland
Kimara from Wee Folk Art shows how to make a lovely poinsettia garland for the holidays. The scallops are a unique take on a hanging garland. Instead of ribbons draping from a mantel, this garland is made up of a … Read More...
‘Mini-Monet’ Child’s Art Ornament
This tutorial shows you how to turn your children’s art into adorable Christmas ornaments. Head on over to- OCD- Obsessive Crafting Disorder to see how you and your children can make beautiful decorations for your tree!