Our very own Amanda Formaro ( Home and Garden Editor) is pretty darn talented at coming up with unique, beuatiful, creative….well, just AMAZING crafts! Here, she guest posts over at Homemade Spark and showcases some beautiful natural ornaments from … Read More...
DIY Holiday Kid Craft Kits
Makes and Takes has linked up with Total Class Creative to give some great deals on DIY Holiday Craft Kits….head on over for the code to help save you a bundle while crafting the whole holiday season.
Kid Friendly Gift Wrap
Oh My! Handmade Goodness has a great post about some bloggers who were challenged to come up with kid-friendly wrapping paper. Head on over there for some great ideas from some talented bloggers! There are also links to each of … Read More...
Cute Christmas Treats
I’m loving the cuteness oozing from this slideshow of Christmas Treats at All You. My favorites are the snowman cupcakes, the Santa and tree pretzel rods and the Santa and reindeer truffles.
Looking for Christmas themed Cookie Cutters, then … Read More...
The Gift of Kimchi
…. or Dashi, or Ma Po Tofu. Find ideas for edible gifts, recipe kits, HERE at the kitchn.
Tutorial: Paper Cone Place Cards
Lisa at Recaptured Charm shows how to make these Party Favor Place Cards. Click here to go to the tutorial.
Tutorial: Simple Gift Tags
Patricia Zapata of A Little Hut has posted two video tutorials on making simple gift tags with items already in your supply. Click here for Part 1. Click here for Part 2.
Mirror Candle Centerpiece
This centerpiece is all aglow and will look stunning on your holiday table. To find out how to dress up your table with this pretty centerpiece, check out Just Call Me Martha Stacey.
Peppermint Cupcake Tower
This adorable cupcake tower is a perfect project for the holidays! Put one of these together out of old candlesticks and plates and wow your guests. See the tutorial on HoneyBear Lane.
Tutorial: Personalized Christmas stocking
Camilla from Rosy Red Buttons shares a tutorial for making this personalized Christmas stocking. The gathered fabric and tulle at the top are so pretty! A small pocket on the back of the stocking gives a place for Santa to … Read More...
More December Daily 2010
Ali Edwards has been posting a series of articles relating to the December Daily project for 2010. The first post was linked back in October, now you can see the follow up posts by clicking here.
Heat Miser Snow Miser Cupcakes
Which one are you? Check out the heat miser/snow miser cupcakes HERE at Sugar Swings!. For anyone who isn’t familiar with the Miser brothers, becoming so is very important.
Capturing Family Connections
Rebecca Cooper has a guest post up at Ali Edwards Design with 10 photography tips for capturing special moments this holiday season. Click here to go to the article.
Christmas-design sale and free tute at Urban Threads
Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy
There’s lots of Christmas tomfoolery going on over at Urban Threads. New quirky and steampunk holiday designs are on sale through November 28. And speaking of steampunk, be … Read More...
DIY Monogrammed Mugs
Make your own monogrammed mugs (a la Anthropologie) with these easy step-by-steps from Design Mom, perfect for personalized hot cocoa gifts.
Tutorial: Small scissors pouch
Always losing your small snippy scissors? Destri from The Mother Huddle shows how to make one. Make a pretty fabric pouch to store them in. You can even add Velcro to the back to keep it attached to your sewing … Read More...
Felt Grumpy, the Lump of Coal Pattern
This is so cute to give as a gift to someone you like to tease, a lump of grumpy coal. You can have it out to remind your kids that if they are not good they will be getting this! … Read More...
Freebie: Doily Clip Art
You can download this doily clip art free from Martha Stewart Crafts. great for cards, scrapbooking and gift wrapping! Click here to go to the download. There is also a tutorial for making the cookie tins as shown.
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Ruffled fabric pomander ball
Kirstin & Jordan from KojoDesigns share a tutorial on their blog showing how to use your scrap stash to make a ruffled fabric pomander ball, no sewing required. I love the way the colors and prints are all mish mashed … Read More...
Homemade Gifts Kids Can Make From the HeART- Craft Lessons
Pink and Green Mama has a brand new lesson plan bok that contains 53 pages of Homemade Gifts that Kids can make. The PDF book is only $8 and perfect to order just before gifts are needed.
