When I’m asked what a cane is and how my beads are made – primarily with canes – I often use the explanation of how some forms of candies are made such as saltwater taffy, nougats and candy canes. Here’s … Read More...
Short Cut Needle Felting Ornaments featuring Sharon from Crafts ‘n Coffee Handmade Ornament
Sharon from (Crafts ‘n Coffee) shared her needle felting stunning ornaments with Stephanie of Stephanie Lynn. Sharon has an outstanding tutorial for us from a supply list to using a circle template to make perfect circles. This is a good … Read More...
Cardboard Tube Gnomes for Christmas
Did you know that Christmas Gnomes are known to help Santa in many ways? They are so small that they can sneak around without being seen which makes it easy for them to keep on eye on kids year round. … Read More...
Eggnog Cupcake with Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting
Eggnog!? You either like it or dislike it. I like it and very happy at this time of year, when I see it on the shelves again. I must admit, I have never had the alcohol version and I didn’t … Read More...
Felt Christmas Advent Garland Tutorial
Since it is only a couple of days until Advent begins; you could make 1-2-3 and then continue. Or you could put a new stocking up each day and that would be cute. Oh well, this is such a cute … Read More...
3-D Wooden Christmas Trees
Laurie posted these handmade 3 d wooden Christmas trees she created with the scroll saw. I think these 3-D trees turned out very cool. While not everyone has a scroll saw, these still are great for inspiration! Laurie shares the … Read More...
Freebie | Printable Advent Calendar
I love this rustic yet modern take on an Advent Calendar. it has lots of impact, without taking up a lot of space. The best part is it’s free! You can get the printable envelopes over at The Lovely Drawer. … Read More...
Freebie | DIY Advent Calendar
November is racing to a close, so this weekend is the time to get your Advent Calendar finished and set up before Monday December 1st. This template and instructions from Trincraft will help you to make these cute treat boxes, … Read More...
Turkey Cobbler Casserole
Happy Thanksgiving to those in the US. Here are some additional leftover ideas for your Thanksgiving meal. Safe travels to all and for everyone else, hope you have a great day!
This recipe was originally made with leftover chicken, but … Read More...
Polymer Clay Gingerbread Man Pendant
This fat jolly fellow is not Santa but instead a Gingerbread man that might have over eaten. He is adorable and can be attached to a chain or a simple elastic for a Kids necklace. Add a hook and hang … Read More...
Peppermint Candy Christmas Ornaments
I am not a huge fan of hard peppermint candy
(or any hard candies) but I am a fan of these adorable Christmas tree ornaments made using hard peppermint candies.
Shae, from Hello Homebody, made these amazing ornaments by arranging … Read More...
Free Christmas Pattern: Pickle Ornament
Abby of While She Naps hosts a blog about designing and sewing stuffed animals and running a creative business. Today I am presenting Abby’s “Christmas Pickle Ornament” tutorial so you can create one for your tree. Why a Christmas pickle? … Read More...
Felt Gingerbread House Ornament
Jessica of “cutesy crafts” is the mom to three kiddos and I am sure they love all the fun things she makes. Jessica created this darling “Gingerbread House Ornament” with two sweet Gingerbread home owners. She shows you just how … Read More...
How to make a recycled tin can gift container
This is a really great way to construct a gift container that would work with just about any 2 containers and a piece of cardboard. Pop on over to the blog Pan, Amore a Creativita for the easy tutorial on … Read More...
Tutorial: Christmas tree tea towel
Lindsey from Fort Worth Fabric Studio shows how you can make this Christmas tree tea towel. She uses her favorite toweling fabric (link in her post) to make the tea towel, but you could also start with a purchased plain … Read More...
10 Ways to Use a Pomegranate
The pomegranates are back! My daughter and I love pomegranates! We can sit and watch a show and eat it like popcorn! Love them in a salad and also added to my yogurt! I highly recommend trying them.
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Tutorial: Patchwork fabric star ornament
Chrissy from Muse of the Morning shows how you can make a stuffed star Christmas ornament. It’s a soft fabric star with a bead sewn to each point, and tufted in the middle with a bead or button. Make it … Read More...
DIY Christmas Pallet Block Ornaments
How beautiful and easy are these mini pallet block ornaments via Hannah at HomeTalk?
These cute ornaments are made using a simple template that Hannah provides that you can download and use in your very own creations. The design is … Read More...
Before you know it Advent Calendar
Jenny of “Jenny Allsorts” has another charming tutorial for Christmas the “Before you know it Advent Calendar”! I could not pass up showing this beauty to you. She had make one a couple of years and due to request she … Read More...
Festive Felt Christmas Trees ~ free pattern and tutorial
Jenny of “Jenny Allsorts”! Jenny is an illustrator, designer, and generally artsy crafty person and this is where she shares her projects, like these sweet felt Christmas trees. She not only gives us the free pattern; she shares her excellent … Read More...