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...
Mini Pumpkin Pies
Are you like me and forget to leave room for dessert? I’m even more guilty during the holidays. I have just enough room for one bite. These mini pies are perfect for the holidays or potlucks. Serene at House of … Read More...
Review and Giveaway: A Somerset Holiday Magazine
It’s never too early to start planning or even working on projects for the upcoming holiday season. Stampington and Company is here to help get you started with ideas, projects and inspiration in their new magazine, A Somerset Holiday.… Read More...
Project: Small Tote made with Envelope Punch Board Tool
If you have one of those cool envelope punch boards you can make lots more then just envelopes with it. This project uses it to make an adorable little tote, perfect for storage or gift giving. Visit Splitcoast Stampers for … Read More...
Project: Snowman Triple Easel Card
Get a jump start on holiday and winter cards with this super cute triple easel card. I love all the details and dimensions on this card! You can find directions and a link to a Youtube video over on the … Read More...
Cross Stitched Gift Tags for Christmas or Whenever
I am pretty much in love with these cross-stitched gift tags from Craft and Creativity. They use purchased gift tags with holes in them, but you could punch holes in card stock tags to get a similar look.
The ones … Read More...
Project: Holiday Card with Critters and Ombre’ Colors
A gradient of color, also known as ombre’, is a really popular look right now. There are ombre’ ink pads or you can use you own color combos to get this cool look. Hero Arts has a fun holiday card … Read More...
Recycled pine cone owl
This is almost as cute as those cute baby animal videos that you find yourself watching and can’t stop. I want to make a whole family of these little guys and all I have to do is pick up pine … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Christmas tree hot pads
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...