Angel of FleeceFun is taking part in “Craft Snob” Ornament Parade this year with her stunning felt top hat Christmas tree ornament tutorial. “Craft Snob” is having a “Handmade Ornament Parade”, a month long procession packed with all the homemade … Read More...
Bon Noel!
Monogrammed Woolens hats and mittens
My friend has just started doing this on her felted slippers and the results are amazing. Start with clean 100 percent woolen accessories. Go to Martha Stewart’s for complete instructions, your options with this technique are endless. Dress up … Read More...
Tutorial: Painted and stitched canvas Christmas ornaments
Melony from Mel Designs shows how to create one of a kind Christmas ornaments out of canvas and burlap. The plain fabric is painted, stitched, and embellished to create a layered, collage-y decoration for your tree. Get the tutorial.… Read More...
How to upcycle old napkin rings into fab new ones for Thanksgiving and Christmas
We all have them, boring or out of style napkin rings. why not get dig them out and give them a face lift using the fun idea Carol sent in featured on her blog on how to upcycle old napkin … Read More...
Project: Winter Branch Card
W Plus 9 Designs shares a video tutorial for making this winter branch card. I love the “faux snow” using Glossy Accents and glitter, it makes the perfect sparkly touch!
-Heather
WikiStix – The Perfect Crafty Christmas Gift
We (my 2 and 4 year old kids) just had the pleasure of playing with WikiStix One of a kind Creatables . What are they? Literally sticks that stick. You can bend them, shape them, stick them to paper, stick … Read More...
Tutorial: One Horse Open Sleigh | Block 27
Sunni Bolger from Love Affair with my Brother designed this quilt block, number 27, as part of Quilting Gallery’s Celebrate Christmas Quilt Along and Super Deals for Quilters. Click HERE to read Sunni’s interview and get a good deal … Read More...
The Holiday Issue of Bird’s Party Magazine
I can’t help it. I keep going back to the latest holiday issue of Bird’s Party magazine. It’s filled with a ridiculous amount of detail, definitely a must-read for inspiration if you’re hosting any sort of holiday party this year. … Read More...
Crystal Snowflake
This design is really simple, but stitched in white on black or actually any color, it will make an impact, especially as an ornament on your tree.
If your tastes don’t run to ornaments, you could stitch it in blues … Read More...
Candy Cane Wreath
I’m not sure if I can express in words how much I love this wreath. There’s something about the crisp white and vibrant red matched with that beautiful black satiny bow that makes my heart go pitty pat. I really … Read More...
Easy Christmas Cheese Reindeer
A two second, cute-as-can-be appetizer for Christmas… cheesey reindeers! Find the how-tos HERE at Cute Food for Kids.
You will need Cheese triangles
to make these Easy Reindeer for Christmas treats.
Guest Post: PB Inspired Christmas Stocking Pillows
I’m excited, it’s time for another guest poster here on the Home & Garden channel of Craft Gossip! Today Korrie is going to share with you how to make these adorable Christmas stocking pillows inspired by Pottery Barn. Take it … Read More...
Holiday felties by the handful
Memi the Rainbow has just released an e-book of patterns and tutorials for creating these adorable felt Christmas ornaments. Or if you don’t feel like stitching them, just order a completed set from her Etsy shop. Go to her blog … Read More...
Freebie | Printable Holiday Organizer
Krista from While He Was Napping is sharing a free printable holiday organizer. It contains calendars, a page to organize your gift lists, an address collector, the thank you list to keep track of the gifts you are given, and … Read More...
Book Page Star Wreath
Here’s a beautiful twist on the book page wreath. Shaped like a star this is perfect for Christmas and even New Year’s. Check out the tutorial over at That’s My Letter — “S” is for Star.
Felt Ogee Ornament Tutorial
This stunning Christmas tree ornament is by Betz White. I think we all know Betz from her guest TV spots and her awesome book and designs. All you have to do is select your favorite colors and follow the … Read More...
Mini Merry Christmas
Free ornament tutorials
Here are a couple more projects from vintage umbrella‘s 24 Days of Handmade Ornaments that use scraps and tidbits from your stash to make new keepsakes for your friends and family.
Bumper Sticker Inspired Ornaments
These ornaments were inspired by bumper stickers from Point Lookout, New York. From some oval shaped wood pieces and paint these great ornaments were born. You can get the how to over at That’s My Letter — “O” is for … Read More...