Scrapbook Trends Magazine is giving you free access to the digital version of their Holidays Idea book. Click here to go to the download. You simply need to enter your e-mail address to be able to access the book.
New Release: Papertrey Ink Stamps
Papertrey Ink has just released 10 wonderful new clear stamp sets for the holidays with themes like treat labels, tags, holly, ice skating, sayings, winter jars, birds and branches and more. You can see all the new Papertrey stamps here… Read More...
Free chart series: Christmas alphabet
Blog di Gloria is sharing an original Christmas alphabet for cross-stitch. Better add this one to the old blog reader! Get the chart for the letter A.
Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy
New mini stocking kits from Janet Granger
Janet Granger has added three new designs to her collection of miniature needlepoint Christmas stockings. Kits are reasonably priced, all inclusive, and supported by printed instructions and web tutorials. Get all the details from Janet’s site, Janet Granger Dollshouse Embroidery … Read More...
Tutorial: Altered Ceramic Tile
Wendi Robinson shows how to use a 12×12 ceramic tile as a base for a scrapbook page to display your layouts! This would be a nice gift this holiday season. Click here to go to the altered ceramic tile tutorial… Read More...
Get Ready for the 2010 December Daily
Ali Edwards has posted the first in the December Daily Series for 2010. In her post Creating a Foundation, she talks about how she prepared her album for this year. Click here to go her blog.
New from Janet Granger: Miniature Christmas tree mats
I’m excited about the new designs in Janet Granger’s line of miniature needlepoint: Christmas tree mats! Janet’s blog says,
… Read More...There are three designs in various diameters, to suit several sizes of miniature Christmas tree. They are all to be stitched
Puzzle Piece Wreath and Christmas Ornament
When you have children, you inevitably have puzzles without all the pieces…now you can use those leftover pieces to make a wonderful craft with your children. Head on over to Cullen Kids Mum to see the tutorial. My first Christmas … Read More...
Stitch for the Diabetes Tree
The Busy Needle invites you to join in the Diabetes Tree Fundraiser. The blog explains,
… Read More...Here is how it works:
1. All year long we take donations of handmade ornaments from around the country and around the world and
Free Fuzzy Firs felt pattern
I really hate to rush the seasons, but these fir trees from Duo Fiberworksare adorable and you may want to get started on your holiday felting. These trees are small, less than 4 inches tall, and could be used as … Read More...
Wire Wrapped Stars
Maggie from Generally Creative made these cute stars while on a long car trip. She has a fabulous step by step photo tutorial for making these cute little guys. You could leave them plain, spray paint them, cover them in … Read More...
New Release: Hero Arts Stamps
Click here to flip through the new Hero Arts holiday stamp catalog, filled with great new cling, clear and wood mounted stamps for the holidays!
-Heather
Easy Christmas Appetizers
Another idea for easy Christmas appetizers: mini skewers. Find the how-tos HERE at gimme some oven.
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Snow Globe Soaps
Alpha Mom posted a fun project that will make great last-minute holiday gifts. Follow the directions to create your own Snow Globe Soaps.
Iced Fruitcake
Now here’s a gorgeous fruitcake… Find tips on frosting a fruitcake HERE at Savour Fare.
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Gift Idea: DIY Cupcake Totes
What a great homemade gift for a foodie or baker: DIY cupcake totes. Find the instructions HERE at craftster, the idea originally from Nichole Heady, HERE.
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Candy Cookie Mix
For a pretty handmade gift, find a recipe for candy cookie mix HERE at Skip to my Lou, including a free download for this cute label.
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Peppermint Carnation Centerpiece
As found via Gordon Gossip, find tips on creating a peppermint themed party HERE at bliss tree, like this peppermint carnation sundae.
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Holiday Idea: Patterned Paper Trees
Get step-by-step instructions from Sharon Tidwell to make these patterned paper trees. She includes a template that you can print out in different sizes. Click here to go to tutorial and download.
Chocolate Bacon House
Now here’s a unique twist on a classic: a chocolate bacon “NOT gingerbread” cake house (with a salami door!) Find the instructions HERE at Almost Bourdain.
We love Bacon … Read More...