Christmas is pretty much the last thing that should be on my mind, right? Except that somehow, December 25 always manages to sneak up on me. And with the inevitable gift buying/making rush, Christmas decor projects tend to take a … Read More...
Embroidery Chart – Primitive Snowman
This primitive Embroidery chart or pattern is adorable and free. You can grab this free pattern to use for punch embroidery, cross stitch and more. The free chart is available to download over at Farmhousenotforgotten.
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Project: Snowman Front and Back Acetate Window Card
Using the adorable new Seasonal Chums stamp set and coordinating Seasonal Tags die set from Stampin’ Up I made this fun snowman card. He’s sitting in an acetate window opening and you can see his back when you open the … Read More...
How to make a recycled yard stick Christmas tree
Rulers are definitely one of my favorite things to recycle into craft projects. I think this Christmas decoration is quite innovative and fun. I bet it would also be fun to make with a bunch of different rulers and yard … Read More...
Project: Skating Penguin Card
I love this little ice skating penguin, he’s so cute and the star background with faux stitching dies make a perfect card background for him. Designer Heather Campbell used new products from Avery Elle to make it and she’s got … Read More...
Project: Woodland Winter Scene Card
Oh my gosh, how adorable is this winter woodland scene card!? I love the addition of the frame around it, it really pulls everything together. It’s made with some sweet new stamps and dies from Avery Elle and you can … Read More...
Project: Gingerbread Card
Frances Byrne has step by step directions on how to make this sweet gingerbread card for the holidays. I love how she used glitter paper for the snowy hills! Visit the Stamp Owl Studio for all the details.
-Heather
Project: Stamped Clay Ornaments
These stamped polymer clay ornaments are perfect for decorating your tree or to make for gifts. Grab some cookie cutters, large stamps and clay and get a jump on your holiday crafting with this ornament tutorial from Beeswax Stamps. I … Read More...
Project: Winter Robin Card
By water coloring on die cut images of a little robin and greenery Deepti Stephens made this sweet winter card. I love the white paint splatter for snow! You’ll find a video tutorial for making this card over on her … Read More...
Project: Realistic Snow Scene Stamped Card
This stunning snowy scene card look almost like a photograph, it’s so realistic! Jill Foster designed this card for Penny Black stamps and will walk you through all the steps she used to make it, from coloring a large stamp … Read More...
How to make recycled CD donut ornaments
Everyone loves donuts, don’ they? If you haven’t picked your Christmas theme maybe donut theme will be your winner. I am seriously considering it. Even if I don’t go full donut I will be making some of these as gift … Read More...
How to make an ornament topiary
Now these are quite the statement! And if I’m not mistaken Christmas crafting supplies are in the stores now. But you know what I was thinking? Halloween. The great tutorial on how to make an ornament topiary featured at the … Read More...
Mix and match embossed Christmas cards
If you make your own cards you know how it can be addictive. Which, when it comes to card making can come in handy since we all love to send out lots of cards at the holidays. It makes sense … Read More...
Project: Winter Trees Easy Shaker Card
In my recent preview of some new products from the 2017 Stampin’ Up Holiday Catalog (click here if you missed it) I made a fun shaker card and thought I’d upload a video tutorial showing how I made … Read More...
How to make craft glue snowmen
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...
Scrabble tile art
I think we all love Scrabble tiles
and there seems to be virtually endless ways to use them beyond playing the game. If this fun Christmas tree art that spells out holiday words looks like something your home needs for … Read More...
How to make New Years Resolution party crackers
This project features two of my favorite things- New Years Resolutions and party crackers- which makes them the perfect recycled craft for a New Years Eve party. Pop (yup pun intended) over to the link Chelsea sent in to the … Read More...
15 great upcycling Christmas ideas
Christmas is just around the corner and you may be in need of some last minute decorations or cards, this collection of 15 Christmas upcycling ideas featured at the blog Salvage Sister and Mister is perfect for all sorts of … Read More...
DIY Pom Pom Christmas Tree Wall hanging
Learn how to make a super fun Christmas wall hanging with this tutorial by Claire at Pillar Box Blue. Claire shows you how to make a Pom Pom Christmas tree, which I think is the cutest, and a wonderful way … Read More...
Project: Mixed Media Ornaments
Handmade ornaments make great gifts! There’s still time to make some quick ornaments by decorating small things like die cut boxes, blocks or game pieces with stamps, stencils and collage sheet images. Find out more about these mixed media ornaments … Read More...