I don’t have a yarn bowl, but I love the idea of them and I know a lot of knitters use them and love them.
A yarn bowl is basically a bowl with some kind of hole or groove in … Read More...
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by Sarah White
I don’t have a yarn bowl, but I love the idea of them and I know a lot of knitters use them and love them.
A yarn bowl is basically a bowl with some kind of hole or groove in … Read More...
by Sarah White
This is a site that will keep you busy for a while if you like Christmas and winter themed cross stitch patterns.
Gazette94 has a huge collection of free Christmas cross stitch patterns, and lots of winter designs as … Read More...
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...
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...
by Sarah White
If you love little bitty Christmas cross-stitch patterns, you’re sure to enjoy 50 Cross Stitch Quickies Christmas, a booklet from Leisure Arts by Plaid Bucilla. (Note: as of this writing I am not finding the booklet on the Leisure … Read More...
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...
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...
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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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 pages … Read More...
As promised I am sharing this year’s countdown calendar. It’s made with these really cool Forbidden Root bottle caps that have beautiful art in the inside and tiny clothes pins all mounted on an embroidery hoop.
As my eyesight has … Read More...
What do you serve on Christmas? We usually enjoy a lasagna, but growing up we would have ham or roast beef. If you serve ham, this might be a new recipe that you would like to try this holiday season. … Read More...
There is nothing like spending time with the family decorating a gingerbread house. If you have a holiday party with kids, I recommend using graham crackers, since some kids don’t like the taste of gingerbread. Stephanie Lynn shares all … Read More...
Ho Ho Ho my recycled teddy bear cookie jars say! With an easy coat of paint with an Testors AirBrainz Airbrush Kit , Mini Powairpod AirBrainz Air Compressor and some free downloadable graphics from below you too can upcycle a … Read More...
It’s no secret I love countdown calendars. In fact I will be sharing the one I have made for this year soon. But Daria of the blog Kittenhood sent in a link to hers that I think is just adorable! … Read More...
by Sarah White
Here’s another good collection of Christmas and New Year themed cross-stitch patterns for you to check out, this time from Alita Designs.
I love the little ornament pictured, but there’s a nice variety of stuff, including a Christmas pudding … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Lisa at A Spoonful of Sugar created this lovely vintage shabby chic wreath from stash buttons. She used another sewing supply – can you spot it? The base is covered in sewing pattern tissue! Perfect! If you’re thinking you may … Read More...
Are you looking for a fun gift to send to your friends, family or co-workers? Why not a monthly curated candle gift box? VellaBox has all sorts of options for quantity and duration perfect for any budget.
This one came … Read More...
Don’t let your holiday decorating be any more heavy on your pocket book. This fun DIY idea is both budget and kid friendly. Giant Christmas lights or ornaments made from balloons are perfect for simple home decor or even for … Read More...
by Sarah White
If you’re shopping for another knitter or just want to add something to your holiday wish list, you can’t go wrong with a knitting-themed mug. What better way (aside from knitting in public) to profess your love of all things … Read More...
If you have children in your home, you probably understand exactly why a toy purge is needed before the Christmas season. While it is fun for children to get new toys from Santa, it may not always be a necessity. … Read More...