Check out the new Donna Hay site HERE. You can shop (I’ll take the Christmas pudding), check out the magazine, find recipes (how about a Christmas trifle?) and find style ideas (like this candy cane filled … Read More...
Pine Cone Peacock Ornament
This craft is so cute, and a perfect ornament to sit down and make with your chidlren. I love the bright colors..they will really pop on the Christmas tree! Kids Birthday Fun Review is where you can find the tutorial.… Read More...
Free pattern: Reindeer applique t-shirt
Sabrina from Noodles & Milk shares a free applique pattern and tutorial on her blog for making this super cute reindeer shirt for little kids. Make one this weekend and there will be plenty of time to wear it before … Read More...
Tutorial: Paper Gift Bow
Green Eyed Monster blog has a tutorial showing how to make a gift bow from magazine covers. This would also work with scrapbook papers! Click here to go to the tutorial.
Reindeer Food Printable Craft
Speckless has a great Printable Craft to get your children in the holiday spirit…. Reindeer Food! Children will love putting this ‘food’ together and then waiting for the big day to arrive.
Review: Celebrate the Holidays, the New iPad App from BHG
I had the chance to join Better Homes and Gardens editor-in-chief, Gayle Butler, and production director, Lory Stewart, in a web seminar to learn more about the Celebrate the Holidays new iPad App from Better Homes and Gardens. My … Read More...
Free pattern: Christmas Woodland Friends
Here’s an early Christmas gift for you! Ellie of Bustle and Sew is sharing the pattern for this adorable felt-applique-and-embroidery design. The pattern includes two versions: deer (shown here) and little foxes. Go to Ellie’s blog post for the link … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Christmas cottage wall hanging
Janet M. Davies (JMD Designs) made this sweet wall hanging as a holiday decoration for her home. Now she’s sharing the tutorial and pattern so we can make one, too! Get the tute and pattern.
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Giveaway: Advent Calendar Kit
Aly Dosdall is giving away the Advent Calendar kit from Stampin’ Up shown above. To enter leave her a comment before next Monday November 22nd, 2010. Click here to go to the giveaway post.
DIY: Pepperminty Bark Soap
Soap Queen shares a wonderful tutorial perfect for the holidays…learn how to create a Pepperminty Bark Soap here.
*Note: This is my last post as Bath & Body editor for Craft Gossip. Thank you to all of you who … Read More...
Free pattern: Peppermint Swirl Christmas Tree
This felt Peppermint Swirly Christmas Tree by Jennie from allsorts and Loopsies is all kinds of cuteness. She shares a free pattern so you can make one of your own. Go to the free pattern.
[photo from allsorts]
Edible Gifts from The Kitchn
Find a great roundup of homemade, edible gifts HERE at the kitchn, such as homemade tea blends or cake in a jar.
Cashmere and Herb Handmade Ornaments
The Magic Onions has a great tutorial for making handmade ornaments your children can make from start to finish. I just love all of the natural materials in this craft. Enjoy!
How to make a recycled thread spool advent calendar kit
I love old spools of thread and I am always on the lookout for fun ways to use them. Over at the blog Just Something I Made there is a super cute idea for making an Advent Calendar with them. … Read More...
Three Easy Embellishments for Ready-Made Felt Christmas Stockings
This could be posted under “Dollar Store Crafts” because you can pick these up at the Dollar store and then go to town with your personal decorations. What a good idea! Transform ready-made felt stockings into Merry Christmas decorations with … Read More...
Free pattern: Elf stockings
Charlotte from The Charlotte Letters shares a free pattern for making an elf stocking. I love the scalloped cuff and the whimsical curled toe! Get the pattern.
[photo from The Charlotte Letters]
Freebie: Downloads from West Elm
Dry Erase Letters to Santa
One of my favorite blogs is Crap I’ve Made. Here, she gives a great way for you to let your children change their mind while also practicing letter writing…to Santa! Genius idea.
Stitch a family tradition
Christy of From Glitter to Gumdrops shares with us the story of her friend Mary’s holiday tablecloth. Christy says,
… Read More...In 1976, she bought a king size, white sheet, and brought it to her yearly family holiday (her first spent with
Free pattern: Regency silhouette Christmas ornaments
These Regency-esque silhouette ornaments by Colleen from The Magic Bean evoke images of Christmases past. She shares a free pattern and tutorial so you can make a set for your own tree, or perhaps to give as a Christmas gift. … Read More...