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...
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.
Inspiration: Creative Breathing
These handmade ornaments by Creative Breathing give me joy! To see a close-up photo of each one, go to her blog post.
Etsy Stalking: Gifts For Men
I swear that the most difficult people to shop for at the holidays are the men on my list. My dad, my husband, brothers, in-laws, uncles, you name it! Men are difficult to shop for. As part of my regular … Read More...
Gift Idea – Recipe Dice
I just adore this clever gift idea from Leafcutter Designs featured on the kitchn: Recipe Dice
. Those daring in the kitchen can roll the dice and create something from what they get.
How to make a recycled Crown Royal Bag Christmas Stocking
I bet that title grabbed your attention! Yes, I have another recycled craft project that involves first having a cocktail. Well, at least someone you know partakes in a bit of libation and now a craft project, this time a … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew fabric scrap Christmas ornaments
Kids love going through fabric scrap baskets. So why not let them use the scraps the find to make a pretty fluffy fabric scrap ornament for the tree? There’s no sewing involved – just an embossing tool (or small screwdriver) … Read More...
Giveaway: Printable Gift Labels
e.m. papers is giving away a set of three printable gift labels. Entries close on December 2oth 2010. Click here to find out how to enter.
Tutorial: Felt wreath ornament
Deborah from Purple Pinwheel and Wonderwoman Creations shares a free pattern and tutorial for making this felt wreath ornament. I love the dimensional bow accent! Go to the pattern and tutorial.
[photo from Wonderwoman Creations]
Tutorial: Upcycled Gift Bow
This step-by-step photo tutorial from I Art U, shows how to make a gift bow using pages from a magazine. This should work great with patterned paper scraps too! Click here to go to the tutorial.
Snowman and North Pole Cupcakes
Oh, c’mon people, you’re killin’ me! Killin’ me with the cutest cupcakes ever! And by “people,” of course I mean Confessions of a Cookbook Queen. Find tips on making snowman cupcakes HERE and North Pole cupcakes HERE.
