Janet M. Davies of JMD Designs has started a new blog! Available already: a free pattern for a Christmas banner, a free desktop calendar for December featuring Janet’s stitching, a pattern for Christmas-stocking ornaments and a tute for buttonhole stitch … Read More...
Free applique block: Noel
Benita Skinner of Victoriana Quilt Designs has released the final quilt block in her free series, Words of Inspiration & Celebration. Her Noel block is perfect for applique or could even be adapted for embroidery. Get the download.
Christmas Gingerbread Nutcracker
As one who loves Christmas, and the Nutcracker
, and gingerbread houses… I’m in awe of this charming gingerbread Nutcracker featured at cake power kids. The sweet stage was created by Cake Power and Baked Ideas for display at the … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffled Christmas tree skirt from a fleece blanket
Melissa from HoneyScrap shows how she made a ruffled tree skirt out of an inexpensive fleece blanket. You can find these blankets at discount stores, or you may have one on hand already. Go to the tutorial.
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December Challenges at Log Your Memory
Join in the challenges for December at Log Your Memory, a month-long opportunity to capture your everyday real life during the holiday season by responding to daily prompts via the Log Your Memory Forum. Participate in the daily prompts for … Read More...
9 Holiday Wreath Projects
I haven’t decided what type of wreath to put on my door yet this year. December has already begun, so it’s time to make a choice and hang it! Luckily for me (and you!) there are plenty of beautiful and … Read More...
Lollipop Tree Advent Calendar
I’m loving the great finds in this Advent Calendar roundup at babble, especially this lollipop tree from Garnet Hill.
Pattern and tutorial: Santa shadow applique
Kathy Shaw of Shawkl is sharing the pattern and instructions for creating this Santa shadow applique. She says the design “can easily be adapted to needle-turn or freezer paper applique methods.” Go to her blog post for links to the … Read More...
Gift Guides for the Hot Dog Lover, Food Tee Lover and More
Visit Serious Eats for foodie-specific gift ideas. They have a gift guide for the hot dog lover, the chocolate lover, the spicy food lover, kitchen gadget lover, even a food T-Shirt lover.
Tutorial: Christmas ornament bunting
Zaaberryshares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this cute Christmas ornament bunting from craft felt. I love the different patterns on each of the ornaments! Get the tute.
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Tutorial: Guinea pig felt Christmas ornament
Trekky from Trekky Gets Crafty shows how to make a felt guinea pig Christmas ornament. Even if you aren’t a guinea pig owner, you have to admit that this guy is so stinkin’ cute!! And check her side-by-side photo of … Read More...
Gingerbread House Tutorial
Find a lovely, detailed tutorial on making a gingerbread house HERE at Frog Prince Paperie, courtesy of Nicole from Tradewind Tiaras. With step-by-step photos, recipes, and lots of tips, I wish I had seen this yesterday. When I made … Read More...
DIY Cookie Presses (and Pleated Wrapping)
Learn how to make your own cookie stamps from a plastic cutting sheet HERE at Paper Plate and Plane. And bonus… also learn how to package cookies with this unique pleated wrapping.
Chic Sweater Ornaments
You have to love this eco friendly idea for the holidays by recycling our old or worn sweater and while keeping our planet green. Give cozy, old sweaters new life as terrifically textured ornaments for the tree. Embellish these colorful … Read More...
Advent Calendars Galore
Skip to My Lou has an amazing compilations of Advent Calendars that can easily be made into a great lesson plan for your children. Enjoy! Visit her site for all of the links and many more crafty ideas!
Chow’s Holiday Gift Guide for Foodies
Chow’s 2010 Holiday Gift Guide is here. And it’s big. Find ideas for the food-obsessed at every price, from stocking stuffers up to splurges, and DIY gifts. Just some ideas: sparrow chip clips
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Peppermint Cupcake Stand
Remember this candy corn cake stand? Well, Following Phubie created one for Christmas. Learn how to make a Peppermint Cupcake stand HERE.
Tutorial: Painted ornament Christmas pillow
Jen from Tatertots & Jello made this super cute Christmas pillow, and shares a tutorial showing how she did it. The ornaments are painted on to the fabric, with ribbons stitched on as embellishments. Get the tutorial.
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Melted Snowman Ice Cubes
What’s left of Frosty. Find the Defrosty Reusable Ice Cubes
Matchbox Advent Calendar
Georgia of Love and Lollipops shares this idea for a magnetic advent calendar made from matchboxes. Click here to see more.