This is so simple and pretty! Check out this wonderful Tree Advent Calender made from……I bet you can’t guess????? OK, I’ll tell you, paint chip samples! Thanks Melissa for designing this super project and sharing it with us on your … Read More...
Tutorial: Whimsical felt animal Christmas ornaments
Miriam from Mad Mim guest blogs at InCircle Interiors with a tutorial and templates for making whimsical felt animal Christmas ornaments. They’re so pretty and so colorful! Go to the tutorial and template.
[photo retrieved from InCircle Interiors]
9 Noel and Joy Projects
Noel and joy are two words that are synonymous with Christmas. I’ve been keeping my eyes peeled for projects using these two words and really like what I found. From ornaments to wall art and a few ideas in between, … Read More...
Kodachrome Christmas
Relive your Christmases past, or any holiday past for that matter, with these photos that bring at least the ancient me back to the good old days. Chow bought up some of the final Kodachrome film to be made by … Read More...
How to make a “Charlie Brown” Christmas tree
Kelly sent in a link to her blog My Simple Walk that includes a wonderful tutorial and video on how to make a Charlie Brown Christmas Tree. I love these simple sparse style trees, I suppose it could be from … Read More...
Easy fabric ornaments and a giveaway
Don’t miss today’s project and giveaway at Happy Zombie; it’s the latest in a series featuring a Gnoma Claus panel from the Jelly Bean Holiday Happy fabric line by Monica Solorio. Today’s project involves spray starch and fabric but no … Read More...
Tutorial: Christmas stocking flatware pouch
Jess from Craftiness Is Not Optional shows how to make a small Christmas stocking to hold your flatware. This would be such a fun way to dress up a holiday tablesetting! Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Stuffed satin ornaments
Caroline from Atelier Caroline shows how to use satin to make lovely Christmas ornaments. She shares a template to make a heart, star, and two Christmas tree shapes. They’re pretty enough as plain stuffed shapes, but if you want to … Read More...
Stamping Technique: Add Shine to Stamped Cards
Learn how to use Stickles glitter glue and Glossy Accents to add sparkle and shine to your stamped holiday cards. Hop on over to Hero Arts to learn how.
-Heather
Candy Snowglobe
How darling is this truffle and candy snowman snowglobe from Country Living? Learn how to make ’em HERE.
Duct Tape Wallet
It’s a problem coming up with good craft ideas for guys, but Heather from Dollar Store Crafts made this Duct Tape Wallet that is sure to please any men on your holiday list. Scroll down to see it.
Mixed-Up Snowman Snacks
Love this snowman all mixed up as a snack from Gourmet Mom on-the-Go. Marshmallow snowballs, pretzel arms, sprinkle noses… all mixed up in a clever little package with a free printable to boot. Click HERE for the how-tos.
Cranberries, Salsa and Laundry
Yes, this cranberry salsa created by Suzie of Avoiding the Laundry looks wonderfully unique and yummy (find the recipe HERE), but I’m also going to nudge you over to Avoiding the Laundry just to browse all the great … Read More...
Free pattern: Tatted ice skates
Sharon of Sharon’s Tatted Lace is sharing her pattern for these sweet tatted ice skates. She says,
… Read More...I thought I’d make these skates wearable instead of as ornaments, so I added a tiny pair of holly leaves to hide the
Tutorial: Zipper Christmas tree applique
Amanda from I Sew, Do You? shows how she created an adorable Christmas tree applique out of a green zipper. She put it on a little baby bib (cute!), but you could also put one on a t-shirt or a … Read More...
DIY: Tiny Trees dressed up
Thanks to alert blogger Kathy from Quilts, Bags, Gardens and Me I know about these fabric trees over at Mama Mel Loves. Make your own, get the know-how.
Tutorial: Fabric Chain garland
This fabric chain garland is sitting pretty. I spied this adorable holiday decor at Moda Bake Shop; recipe by Debbie Duckworth. They are so well made (sturdy) I could see these enlarged into wrist cuffs. Get the recipe.
Yo-Yo Christmas Tree: variation on a tute
The talent behind Dill Pickle Picnic made this cheery Yo-Yo Christmas Tree from a tutorial at Kiwi at Heart. Visit her post to read more.
Snowman Biscuits (as in Biscuits, not Cookies)
I have to agree with C
ute As a Fox Creations that non-sweet snowman are hard to come by. When I saw the title in my inbox, my first assumption was that the blogger must be from across the sea … Read More...
Tutorial: LED-lit Christmas tree applique
the_gella has posted a timely tutorial on Instructables. She says,
… Read More...Inspired by Becky Stern’s Electronic Embroidery Tutorial, this pattern uses LEDs as the string of lights on a felt Christmas tree applique. I’ve included a tree pattern that fits 8″