And one more Amanda find: Sewn paper candy pouches. So easy and clever. Learn how to make them HERE at Peppermint Plum.
Christmas Cheese n’ Pasta
I love when I find new sites dedicated to edible crafts, especially when they are right in my inbox. Rosemary of A Mouse on the Table sent me a link to her treat-filled blog, and you’ll find such gems as … Read More...
How to make a paper tube snowflake
These are just so pretty and they come from such humble beginnings. See the great tutorial for making paper towel or bathroom tissue tube snowflake ornaments that Ashley sent in featured on her blog Chasing Fireflies.
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Freebie: Printable Gift Tags
These French language gift tags are available to be downloaded free from the Gedane blog. The blog is in French, simply click on each image to save to your computer. Click here to go to the download.
Monday Mosaic: Holiday Celebrations
Here are some lovely table setting ideas for the holidays – wine glasses, markers, coasters, beautiful glassware.
1. Faux Ceramic Colorful Coaster by XOCC
2. Floral Napkin Rings by Ayeletbeads
3. Festive Wine Charms by GimpyVicki
4. Lovely Millefiori Plate… Read More...
Freebie: 2011 Owl Calendar
Shivani from My Owl Barn, has collaborated with 30 artists to create a free 2011 calendar that is customizable. Simply select which illustration you want for each month, then download the calendar file. Great for last minute gifts! Click … Read More...
Tutorial: Scrap fabric house ornament
Belle from Belle and Burger shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make these little scrap fabric house ornaments. Buttons and fussy-cut motifs give each little house its own personality. They’d be super cute on a Christmas tree, … Read More...
Lookie what she made: ‘Ruffle Gal’ retro Christmas ornament
Hillary Lang from Wee Wonderfuls shows off this super cute little ‘Ruffle Gal’ retro Christmas ornament she made. Her body is made from ruffled fabric attached to florist wire and bent into a spiral shape. Read more at Wee Wonderfuls… Read More...
9 Christmas Holly Craft Ideas
It’s hard to believe that holly is one of the most famous Christmas symbols, but organizing a round up of holly themed craft projects isn’t easy to do! I guess I fully expected to see more holly projects than I … Read More...
Free pattern: Christmas tree and stocking appliques
Whimsy Couture shares a couple of free Christmas applique templates on their blog. One is a Christmas tree, and the other a stocking. Either would look cute on a t-shirt for a child, or maybe on a tea towel for … Read More...
Christmas Cake Bunting
Yep, I just gasped audibly upon seeing this cake bunting. Gasped. And no one is around. That’s how wonderfully perfect I find this mini Christmas cake bunting featured at Craftzine. Oh, and there’s a tutorial from the creator, Kami of … Read More...
Epsom Salt Luminaries
I don’t really like to share my own craft projects here, I’ve told you that before. But sometimes I make something that I’m just so happy with, I can’t help but want to yell it from the mountaintops! Ok, that’s … Read More...
A Christmas Story: The House Made of Paper
When this project first caught my eye, I thought I was just going to look at some cool house made from paper. Instead, I read a story about a wonderful heartfelt gift given 20 years ago from a broke college … Read More...
Project: Hostess Goody Box
Visit Paper Craft Planet for instructions to make this fun Hostess Goody Box, inside is candy and stamped note cards. Perfect to take to your next holiday party.
-heather
Rice Krispie Treat Ornaments
So Amanda has been making my life a bit easier today with all kinds of great finds, like these Rice Krispie Treat ornaments from The Finer Things in Life. Learn to make them HERE.
Hot Chocolate Cupcakes
A super easy, quick and cute idea featured on Frog Prince Paperie: Hot Chocolate Cupcakes. Fix up store-bought cuppies in seconds. I love it. Find them HERE.
Tutorial: Brain Christmas ornament
Trekky from Trekky Gets Crafty made this awesome Christmas ornament with an embroidered felt brain. She got the pattern from an anatomy book, but you could draw the right shape by just looking at her example. Want to make one … Read More...
Babybel Santa Pops
Remember these crazy adorable Babybel ladybugs? Check out the Santa pop version. Learn how to make Santa Babybel pops HERE at Cute Food for Kids.
Cookie Dough Gift
What a cute and easy gift idea: cookie dough. Find this packaging idea HERE at Our Best Bites. (Plus, they rounded up more goodies to share.)
Giveaway: Embroidered tree topper
Karen of maggie makes is giving away this gorgeous hand-embroidered tree topper. To get in the running, just post your favorite or craziest holiday tradition. Go to Karen’s blog post to enter before before December 23.