This stunning snowy scene card look almost like a photograph, it’s so realistic! Jill Foster designed this card for Penny Black stamps and will walk you through all the steps she used to make it, from coloring a large … Read More...
How to make recycled CD donut ornaments
Everyone loves donuts, don’ they? If you haven’t picked your Christmas theme maybe donut theme will be your winner. I am seriously considering it. Even if I don’t go full donut I will be making some of these as gift … Read More...
How to make an ornament topiary
Now these are quite the statement! And if I’m not mistaken Christmas crafting supplies are in the stores now. But you know what I was thinking? Halloween. The great tutorial on how to make an ornament topiary featured at the … Read More...
Mix and match embossed Christmas cards
If you make your own cards you know how it can be addictive. Which, when it comes to card making can come in handy since we all love to send out lots of cards at the holidays. It makes sense … Read More...
Project: Winter Trees Easy Shaker Card
In my recent preview of some new products from the 2017 Stampin’ Up Holiday Catalog (click here if you missed it) I made a fun shaker card and thought I’d upload a video tutorial showing how I made … Read More...
How to make craft glue snowmen
Yup! This is a Christmas in July post. It’s a million degrees out so it is a perfect time to think cool thoughts and craft in the air conditioning. This technique for using craft glue I bet could work for … Read More...
Tutorial: Tiny stocking bunting
Peta from She Quilts A Lot has an adorable Christmas in July project you can make! She shares a tutorial for making this sweet stocking bunting. You only need small pieces of fabric to make the tiny stuffed stockings, so … Read More...
Scrabble tile art
I think we all love Scrabble tiles
and there seems to be virtually endless ways to use them beyond playing the game. If this fun Christmas tree art that spells out holiday words looks like something your home needs for … Read More...
How to make New Years Resolution party crackers
This project features two of my favorite things- New Years Resolutions and party crackers- which makes them the perfect recycled craft for a New Years Eve party. Pop (yup pun intended) over to the link Chelsea sent in to the … Read More...
15 great upcycling Christmas ideas
Christmas is just around the corner and you may be in need of some last minute decorations or cards, this collection of 15 Christmas upcycling ideas featured at the blog Salvage Sister and Mister is perfect for all sorts of … Read More...
DIY Pom Pom Christmas Tree Wall hanging
Learn how to make a super fun Christmas wall hanging with this tutorial by Claire at Pillar Box Blue. Claire shows you how to make a Pom Pom Christmas tree, which I think is the cutest, and a wonderful way … Read More...
Project: Mixed Media Ornaments
Handmade ornaments make great gifts! There’s still time to make some quick ornaments by decorating small things like die cut boxes, blocks or game pieces with stamps, stencils and collage sheet images. Find out more about these mixed media ornaments … Read More...
Freebie: 12 Free Silhouette Die Cuts
If you have a Silhouette electronic die cutting machine be sure to visit the Silhouette Design Store, they are offering a free holiday die cut each day from Dec 14-25th for a total of 12 free shapes and designs! Click … Read More...
A Christmas Coloring Sheet for When You’re About to Lose it
This post, featuring a Christmas seek and find coloring sheet from Picklebums, made me laugh out loud because it is so honest.
She said she was saving this activity for when she seriously needed a break and her head was … Read More...
3D Paper Stars Printable + Tutorial
These 3D paper stars are great as gift toppers, wall decor, scrapbook embellishments and more! The free printable template comes with nine stars to a sheet, so you’ll have more than enough for your paper crafting needs.
Download the free … Read More...
Printable Watercolor Gift Tags
Download these free printable watercolor gift tags to decorate your presents for the holidays, or anytime of year. Perfect for last-minute gifting!
You’ll get the watercolor design, plus a template with “to” and “from” to print on the back of … Read More...
Icing Ornaments
Find how-tos for making these cute ornaments from icing HERE at Food Mayhem.
Tutorial: Easy scrap fabric wreath ornaments
I think these scrap fabric wreaths would be a fun project to make with kids, even a large group of kids like a scout troop or even a school class! Bonnie from Fishstick Designs shares a tutorial at I Heart … Read More...
Freebie | Graphic Monochrome Wrapping Paper
Love the minimalist look? Then these free printable black & white wrapping papers are for you! If you print on sturdy paper, they can be used for scrapbooking too.
You need to register with your e-mail address to access the … Read More...
Original Polymer Clay Ornaments
I taught a lot of kid’s clay classes this fall! Towards the end we made ornaments and while I demonstrated ornament designs from my regular line – snowmen and penguins mostly – the kids had their own idea. There were … Read More...