It might still be summer, but you can get a jumpstart on your Christmas sewing! Joy from xoxo Grandma shares a tutorial for making a Christmas tree hot pad. The Christmas tree appliques are so cute, made from a green … Read More...
Homemade DIY Extracts
Since it is July 25th, I decided to do some Christmas recipes along with my other recipes. If you don’t craft, you wouldn’t understand the need to start making items for the Christmas holiday in July. Many start now to … Read More...
Christmas in July- 33 Fun recycled Christmas crafts
I can’t stop thinking about Christmas crafts. I really want to make some new and interesting things this year. That means I am looking now in July for ideas and inspiration. Pop on over to Deavita for a great collection … Read More...
Get Your Christmas Stitching Started with Christmas Greetings
I have been cleaning out my office recently and I found this little booklet from Leisure Arts, which seemed appropriate since it’s basically Christmas in July time.
Christmas Greetings
has patterns for three different designs that could be used in … Read More...
Christmas in July- How to make a recycled saw Christmas tree decoration
I hope you are a fan of Christmas in July posts. I am in the mood to craft Christmas. As a recycled crafter we need to collect up our recycled supplies and by gathering our ideas now in the summer … Read More...
Free pattern: Argyle Christmas Quilt
Meredith, of Olivia Jane Handcrafted, showcases fabric from the Argyle Christmas collection in her merry quilt. Sizable diamonds carefully laid out gives each piece a chance to shine (excuse the pun).
Start now and you’ll have it ready to deck … Read More...
DIY Colorful Glitter Valentine’s Ornaments
How fun are these glitter Valentine ornaments that Amy from Delineate your Dwelling made? That neon glitter is so fun, don’t you think?
Amy says ornaments aren’t only for Christmas, and I totally agree! She had a few spare frosted … Read More...
Simple Paper Bag Gift Wrap
Hey everyone, Happy New Years Eve! If you’re going to any parties tonight and bringing a hostess gift along with you, then you may want to check out this tutorial on how to pretty up a simple paper bag by … Read More...
Merry Christmas Indie Crafters!
I want to say a huge Merry Christmas to all of my fellow crafters! I hope you have a fantastic holiday. I plan to spend it with my family, crfating and maybe coloring in one of my new adult coloring … Read More...
Happy Holidays!
Bleaching Pine Cones For Your Winter Decor
Have you noticed that the decorating and crafting trend has recently changed from the darker, classic colors to lighter, brighter colors? Whites, greys, are neutrals are what people are now flocking to and what better way to brighten up pieces … Read More...
Wrapping Knit Gifts? Make Sure to Add an Honest Gift Tag
I’m in love with these honest gift tags for crocheters and knitters from Little Monkey’s Crochet.
What better way to share the joy and pain of a handmade gift than to top it off with a tag that tells the … Read More...
Tutorial: Pom pom sash Christmas pillow
Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shows how you can make a pom pom Christmas pillow, tied up in a pretty sash. It could actually work for any holiday, or year round, depending on the colors you use. Or, how about … Read More...
How to make a recycled box Christmas village
Do you have a kiddo or 2 that are looking to you to entertain them while not in school? Why not clean out the pantry and give them the boxes to decorate and create this little village perfect to decorate … Read More...
No Sew Fairy Tutorial
Learn how to make these cute no sew fairies- perfect as a decoration for a Christmas tree or in a fairy village Scene. Tina O Rourke posted the tutorial for these little beauties on her blog, Miss Daisy Patterns, and … Read More...
DIY Tree Skirts You Will Love
Are you still trying to find the perfect skirt to use for your Christmas tree? Maybe you’ve given up and made some type of make-shift thing that seems to work, but just not what you love. Check out this post … Read More...
Make Your Own Pom Pom Christmas Ornaments
These pom pom ornaments are so fun! Jess, from the blog Let’s Do Something Crafty, created these ornaments and is sharing them. There’s not an actual tutorial, but I imagine that is because they look so easy to make!
Jess … Read More...
Freebie: Holly Holiday Gift Tags
Need some last minute holiday gift tags? Grab your electronic die cutting machine and download this free set of holly gift tag SVG cut files from SVG Cuts.
-Heather
Check out more SVG files and bundles over at Design Bundles
Tutorial: No-sew felt snowflake Christmas tree skirt
For those of us still squeaking our Christmas decorations, Simple Simon & Co. shows how you can make a quick felt snowflake Christmas tree skirt. The design is striking, but simple to create. If you have a snowflake die, you … Read More...
27 Clever Gift Wrapping Tricks
I’m in my final stages of gift wrapping today, and looking for some fun ideas to make it cool. So happy to find these 27 ideas over at Buzzfeed.
Use them to create the ~illusion~ of craftiness and wow your … Read More...