Ann Wood shares a free pattern for her Woebegone Pines fabric trees. The little fabric trees mix natural materials with fabric scraps and hand stitched accents to create a worn but loved rustic feel. They would be beautiful Christmas decorations!… Read More...
DIY Branch Christmas Tree
If you are looking for a fun alternative to the classic Christmas tree, than check out this frosted DIY Christmas tree that is made out of branches and so simple looking to make.
Claire from Pillar Box Blue used branches … Read More...
Freebie: Skating Dog Digital Stamp
This pup is having so much winter fun! You can download a black and white version of this cute ice skating dog digital stamp over on the Dearie Dolls blog.
-Heather
Looking for more digital stamps? Check out the digital … Read More...
Healthy Holidays Snacks
During the holidays, I tend to allow more sweets in the house. I’m sure most of you do, but we also want to make sure they eat some healthy items in order to keep their tummies in check. Ellen at … Read More...
Tutorial: Santa pillow with a fluffy beard
This Santa pillow with a fluffy beard makes me smile! You can find a tutorial showing how to make him over at the Coats & Clark blog, Sewing Secrets. He’s wearing the classic Santa hat. And the curly fleece fabric … Read More...
No-Bake Gingerbread Houses
I just want to bundle up this gingerbread house scene and put in under a cake dome
on my cake plate. Find tips on making no-bake gingerbread houses HERE at Little Food Junction.
Looking for Christmas themed Cookie Cutters, … Read More...
How to make giant ball ornaments
If you like to decorate BIG these ornaments sure fit the bill. And they are easy and only require easy to find recycled materials. pop on over to the blog Smart School House for the easy tutorial on how to … Read More...
Cross Stitch a Lovely Reindeer and Winter Scene
I’m really trying to post things other than holiday/winter cross stitch charts, but there are so many beautiful things it is hard to resist.
Like this reindeer scene from Kissy-Cross. The site is in German but that’s never stopped us … Read More...
Christmas Activity Center Ideas for Preschool and Kindergarten
Activity centers are a great way to give kids a little something extra to explore in the classroom or as a time filler at home. Centers are perfect for playing with while you’re cooking dinner or writing blog posts, and … Read More...
How to make Beach themed sea glass Christmas trees
Sea Glass
is so pretty and just happens to be a great color for a Christmas tree. I never thought of combining these two elements but thanks to the blog Embrace My Space you too can make a fun tiny … Read More...
Freebie: Gingerbread House Treat Box Printable
If you’re baking up some home made goodies this year or just need a sweet box to put a gift inside these printable gingerbread house treat box are perfect. They are free to download from Design Dazzle, click here to … Read More...
Easy Knit Gift: Coffee Cozy Sweaters
If you have a lot of people you would like to knit for, but not a lot of time, it’s a great idea to knit a little something that is part of a larger gift.
For example, knit up some … Read More...
25 Elf on a shelf ideas
Do you doElf on the Shelf in your house? I have a pair of vintage Elves that I like to decorate with and this idea for hanging them from a candy cane is so cute. I also think the … Read More...
Learn About Christmas Around the World
One of the fun things about teaching during the holidays is getting to learn about traditions that come from other parts of the world from where you live. My daughter’s class last year learned about the Feast of St. Nicholas … Read More...
Polymer Clay Angel Figures
These are little angel figures,from Creations by Curry, perfect to demonstrate how to make a small sculpt. If you wanted your angel to be larger I’d suggest using wadded aluminum foil for the inside body part so that you … Read More...
Freebie: Pillow Box Bag Pattern
The Marianne Designs blog has a fee pattern template you can print for a fun Pillow Box Bag. Cover it with stamped and die cut images for an adorable way to give a gift this holiday season. Click here for … Read More...
Project: Baker’s Twine Inlay Holiday Card
Add some texture to your holiday cards by laying pieces of bakers twine behind a die cut shaped opening. This clever card was designed by Jeanne Jachna and she’s sharing her tutorial over on Splitcoast Stampers, click here to check … Read More...
Family stockings sparkle at Elizabeth’s house
Elizabeth Dackson of Don’t Call Me Betsy added a new stocking for her youngest, Lorelei, now old enough to ‘get’ Christmas. Sans fireplace, not a problem when you have seven wonderfully crafted quilted stockings on the hooks. The feeling of … Read More...
Free Printable Watercolour Paper Gems
These DIY watercolour paper gems free printables make lovely modern decorations for your tree, tabletop or mantle, or you can make a garland with them.
Print out the paper gems than follow the instructions to fold them into ornaments.
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Free Printable Holiday Gift Tags
get your gift tags sorted with these free printables from creative index. They come in four style options: black, black & gold, red, vintage.
Print on thick cardstock, and add some string and embellishments. They work great on scrapbook … Read More...