Do you like burlap projects? It’s not my most favorite material, I think it’s itchy, but it is cheap, which makes it a great thing to recycle into projects! The people behind th eCreative Income blog put together a round … Read More...
Project: Surprise Snowman Card
This cute snowman is hiding a surprise, pull the tab and he flips up to reveal a photo underneath! This is such a clever way to send your family holiday photo this year. You can find directions for making this … Read More...
Loaded Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes
Still looking for a side dish? Since I’m the only one that likes sweet potatoes, this is one that I’m trying this year. This recipe is great, because you can bake the potatoes ahead of time and then bake them … Read More...
Project: Fold Over Poinsettia Card
Monika Jakubowska shares how she made this beautiful holiday fold over card making the 3D poinsettia flower with die cut shapes, she’s also got a template for fold over card base. You’ll need to translate her blog but the step … Read More...
Tutorial: Canvas and pom pom Christmas tree banner
Amy from Ameroonie Designs guest blogs at Skip To My Lou with a tutorial showing how to make this canvas and pom pom Christmas tree banner. The Christmas tree designs are easy to assemble using fusible webbing. The only sewing … Read More...
Easy Cranberry Daiquiris
The holiday is a time of celebration and get togethers with family and friends near and from afar. Sometimes we like to celebrate with a drink. This drink is perfect for the holidays. As always, remember to drink responsibly and … Read More...
Roasted Turkey Thigh Stuffed with Dried Cranberries, Mushrooms and Sausage
With just the three of us, we now just do a turkey breast. I don’t get as much leftover to freeze for later, but we can get a couple of sandwiches and a soup out of it. If you have … Read More...
Free Star Wars Snowflake Patterns
May the force be with you when you’re making these snowflakes! Last year we featured Anthony Herrera’s Star Wars snowflake designs here, and since he just released new designs for this year I wanted to share those as well.
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Tutorial: Upcycled fabric Christmas cards from your tiniest scraps
Jen from Faith and Fabric uses her tiniest fabric scraps – the ones most of us would toss – to create upcycled greeting cards. The tiny fabric pieces are layered and sewn together to create a new fabric, from which … Read More...
Tutorial: Felt Christmas greeting garland
With these giant felt letters, you can create a garland spelling out a fun Christmas saying. Make it say “Ho Ho Ho” or “Fa La La” or anything else that strikes your fancy. Claire from Pillar Box Blue shares a … Read More...
Tutorial: Scrap fabric Christmas tree ornaments
These Christmas tree ornaments are easily made from your scrap fabrics. Becky from U Create shares a tutorial at Riley Blake Fabrics showing how you can make them. This would be easy to make in large quantity by piecing longer … Read More...
Classic Traditional Thanksgiving Stuffing
This recipe from Averie at Averie Cooks is very similar to the recipe I use. It is really easy to make and I think much better than the boxed or bag brand. To save time I usually mix the butter, … Read More...
How to make folded paper ornaments
When I spotted these paper ornaments I thought they looked like pine cones and I love pine cones. They are easy to make and wouldn’t they look cute made with all sorts of recycled and new papers? Pop on over … Read More...
Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes
I can never seem to time the potatoes right for Thanksgiving. I was happy to see the idea of keeping the potatoes warm in a crock pot and this recipe for actually making the potatoes in the crock pot. Warm … Read More...
Giveaway- ’Tis the Season to Be Felt-y: Over 40 Handmade Holiday Decorations
Giveaway- ’Tis the Season to Be Felt-y: Over 40 Handmade Holiday Decorations
Leave a comment in today’s post by Novemeber 20th, 2015 and you are in the running for this super cute Christmas craft book. Open to U.S. residents only … Read More...
Free pattern: Simple Stocking
Stockings abound in stores now, some pretty, some plain, but none will have your loved ones name on it. Wendi, of Shiny Happy World, has you covered with her latest free project. She explains,
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Kids Craft – Christmas Treat Cups
These Christmas treat cups are perfect for Classroom gifts. Whether you are the Teacher or the parent these are quick enough to make for everyone in the class. Fill them with bagged candy, marshmallows or home made treats.Christmas Treat … Read More...
Project: Trendy Holiday Card
This lovely card combines a bold blue with gold for a non traditional color combination and look for the holidays. I’m seeing lots of deer antlers and metallics this year, so this card from Altenew is right on trend! Click … Read More...
Free Printable Christmas Tree Doll House
This free printable tree house is available from MrPrintables (Thanks Mr Printables) . The house its self is made from card board. What an adorable handmade gift for someone little in your life. The house could be packaged up ready … Read More...
8 Traditional Holiday Sides Made Vegan
I’m pretty sure we are all on the same page of making sure your guests are able to eat what you serve. It can be tricky around the holidays, because sometime you have guests you’ve never met before. As much … Read More...