Here’s a great take on an advent calendar, one filled with tea! To make one you’ll need 24 envelopes are pockets (get some ideas here), number tags, string or baker’s twine, and mini clothespins. Oh and 24 … Read More...
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Here’s a great take on an advent calendar, one filled with tea! To make one you’ll need 24 envelopes are pockets (get some ideas here), number tags, string or baker’s twine, and mini clothespins. Oh and 24 … Read More...
Some say sock, some say stocking. No matter the name this bold quilt block sewn up is sure to bring cheer to your holidays. Designed by Janeen of Art Quilt Designs, she uses a paper piecing method for the … Read More...
If you can believe it I just took down my boxes of Christmas decorations. My plan is that I can sort through and de-stash along with make new projects with my supplies. This Rudolph ornament project is just what I’m … Read More...
This free pattern has a little bit of a weird when Harry met Sally story that goes with it, but if you scroll down to the bottom of the Christmas story you will see the printable felt pattern. This little … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Add Christmas cheer to a plain throw pillow a holiday pillow wrap! Heather from The Sewing Loft shares a tutorial for making a pillow wrap appliqued with “Joy”. When Christmas is over, just remove the wrap and you’ve got your … Read More...
We spend a lot of time thinking about the gift but what about the first impression? That moment someone sees the wrapped box for the first time. Take the time to make this years gift wrapping just that little bit … Read More...
Learn how to make a snowy scene pop up card with some adorable snowman stamps and dies from Gerda Steiner Designs. Pop on over to their blog for a video tutorial.
-Heather
Snow globes are a traditional holiday decor piece, and the terrarium has made it’s debut in the crafting world in many different ways. This idea is no exception to either of those. With a few little knick-knacks, you can have … Read More...
Whether is faux or real, stitching is a trending look in paper crafting right now.. The Create a Smile blog will show you how to pierce cardstock in sections of your stamps so you can sew on them and add … Read More...
I know Halloween was just Monday but I thought I’d post this idea so you would have time to gather up your recycled supplies in time to make this fun paper ring countdown calendar for Christmas. I am thinking I … Read More...
Need to wrap a birthday gift or are you wanting to make your holiday presents look extra special this year? Grab your stamps, colored ink pads and some white paper and make your own wonderful wrapping paper. Lexi Dali has … Read More...
This Christmas initial printable collection will be a lovely touch for Holiday decor. Select whatever initials you want, and print and frame them for your home. The files are re-sizeable, so you can make them into smaller cards for your … Read More...
This free printable is perfect for small Christmas gifts or in-class activities. The printable file comes in a black n white version for coloring in at home or in the classroom or you can print off a ready-made color version. … Read More...
by Katie Smith
Are you ready for Holiday shows? For those of you in or around Chicago, here’s a great one to attend and start buying those Christmas gifts!
The 16th annual One of a Kind Holiday Show is a 4-day show that … Read More...
How amazing is this 3D Gingerbread house from Anna-Karin?! She made this stunning holiday home decor project with lots of different die cuts from Sizzix. Visit her blog Layers of Ink for step by step photo directions.
-Heather
If you love the look of dies that have the stitched look on the edges but don’t have them don’t worry! Gina K is here with a clever tip, she uses a rotary cutter on the edge of a regular … Read More...
Add a cool twist to your next card with this Twisted Gate Fold design from Dawn Olchefske. She’s got cutting, scoring and folding directions over on Splitcoast Stampers. This fun idea can be used for so many different occasions. Click … Read More...
I think today I have another first for me. I don’t think I have ever posted a tutorial on how to make a car air freshener. Well thanks to Gemma for sending in a link to her blog May Inspire … Read More...
Kelly Latevola will show you some masking and splatter techniques for an awesome starry night background, perfect for Santa’s reindeer to fly across. Check out her stamping techniques over on the Stamp Away with Me blog.
-Heather
If you like to decorate for Christmas with unconventional themes and colors you may just fall in love with these pineapples made from recycled pinecones like I did. Pop on over to Britt and Co. for the easy tutorial on … Read More...