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...
Tutorial: Posable felt gingerbread man
Run, run, fast as you can…. you’re gonna want to make this gingerbread man! He’s made from felt but he’s posable, thanks to a chenille stem tucked inside his body. He can sit down, he can hold a candy. Mollie … 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...
Free pattern: Giant plush ornament pillows
I might have squealed out loud when this photo came up in my reader. Giant plush Christmas ornament pillows! For real! Kelly from Studio DIY has a free pattern and tutorial for making them. They’d so be cute all piled … Read More...
Project: Ornament Shaped Gift Tags
Turn circle shapes from dies or punches into adorable ornament shaped tags. These tags from Lisa Lara are so cute with fun little stamped elves! Find directions over on the SugarPea Designs blog.
-Heather
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...
Gift Idea: Yarn Bowls
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...
How to Make a Holiday Cheeseboard
If you are entertaining for the holidays, this holiday cheeseboard would be a wonderful addition. This would work well as appetizer at a cocktail party or for brunch during the holidays. Alida Ryder at Simply Delicious take the time to … Read More...
Easy Christmas Gingerbread Wreath
See? I told you I could post daily on Martha this season. Find how-tos for making a gingerbread wreath HERE.
[tags]gingerbread, Martha Stewart, Christmas, … Read More...
Singing Reindeer Cookies
How cute are these cookies!? Wonder what tune they are belting out. I have some Christmas Carolers coming later this month. I think these would be fun to serve to them. What a wonderful delight for you and the kids … Read More...
More Christmas Cross-Stitch Inspiration
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...
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...
Review: 50 Cross Stitch Quickies Christmas
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...
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...