It’s amazing how creative people get with their food around the holidays. I never seem to struggle finding ideas for your holiday entertaining. I almost want to throw a few parties myself, so I can use all of the ideas. … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple Scrappy Christmas Stocking
Deby from So Sew Easy guest blogs at Little House Living with a tutorial showing how you can make her Simple Scrappy Christmas Stocking. The outside is made from narrow strips of fabric pieced together, with a faux fur cuff … Read More...
Felt Tree Frenzy tutorials
Andie of “American felt and craft” has three darling Charismas trees for us to make. Make one or all of them. Andie says “these little cuties are SO easy to make they are the perfect project for a beginning sewer … Read More...
Snowman Cheese Ball
Do you want to build a snowman….. We did with the last storm, but the sun has melted his head and now he is just a body with really long arms. When it comes to building a snowman, location is … Read More...
Project: Reindeer Candy Bag
How cute is this little Reindeer treat bag?! Shannon from Enchanted Lady Bug Creations combined different die cut shapes, added some inked highlights and an adorable red glitter nose for these cuties, find out more over on her blog. … Read More...
Tutorial: Advent calendar with removable pockets
Marni from Haberdashery Fun shows how to make an Advent calendar with removable pouches stacked up in a Christmas tree shape. The fabric pouches can hold treats and small presents, or maybe a devotional or activity for the day written … Read More...
Tutorial | Letterpress Tags for December Daily
These beautiful December Daily cards by Geralyn Sy make me want to run out to get a Letterpress kit right away! That’s not likely to happen soon, but she shares lots of great ideas in her tutorial that can be … Read More...
Project: Bronze Paper Ornament
Take the die cutting off the page and make a lovely ornament for your tree. The Spellbinders blog has directions for combining strips of die cut and embossed metalic foil scrapbooking paper and adding embellishments to make this wonderful ornament, … Read More...
How to make yarn snowballs
You are not going to believe how these adorable snowballs are made and what they are made of! They are totally safe and fun to toss indoors or outside if you live in a warm climate and no snow is … Read More...
Tiny wool bead wreath tutorial
Helena lives in Vallentuna, Sweden and hosts “craft and creativity” and has some lovely projects for us to make. Today I discovered her “Tiny wool bead wreath” and they are gorgeous. You can use them on your tree or as … Read More...
Tutorial: Reusable fast gift wrap sleeves
Sew4Home shares a tutorial for making these reusable fabric gift wrap sleeves that will make gift wrapping a breeze. Just slide your gift in, tie it shut, and attach a tag. Done. No tissue paper, no sticking down plastic bows. … Read More...
DIY Christmas Decor Ideas
Decorating for the Holidays is fun, but once in a while it’s nice to change out your décor for something new and up to date. However, doing this can be kind of costly when buying premade items from the store. … Read More...
DIY Pipe Cleaner Trees Christmas Craft
Jessica, from Play Trains, originally designed these fun pine trees to use with a train set, but they make perfect Christmas decorations and ornaments. All that you need to make one or more of these adorable trees are pipe cleaners … Read More...
Showcase novelty prints triangle quilt
Do you have novelty prints you want to show off? This quilt made by Amy Smart of Diary of a Quilter does this beautifully. The pops of pattern against calming greens give your eyes a place to rest. Christmas snowmen, … Read More...
Tutorial | Wintery Gift Tags
With some basic scrapbooking and craft supplies you can make all of your gift tags in one afternoon suing these techniques from prone to wander. Go through your stash and get some tags, white paint, snowflake or winter embellishments and … Read More...
Fabric Christmas decorations using the Put and Pull Method
I recently learned of the Put & Pull method of crafting and I think it’s a really neat idea that I just had to share with you guys! What is it? Put & Pull is a way of crafting and … Read More...
Tutorial: Christmas forest pillow or framed print
Ren from The Inspired Ren shares a tutorial for making her Christmas Forest Pillow. Or, if you already have enough Christmas pillows, you could make it as framed art to hang on your walls or display on a mantel. The … Read More...
Giveaway: Artful Christmas: 30 Elegant Craft Projects by Susan Wasinger
Just in time for Christmas Crafting I have the pleasure of offering a copy of Artful Christmas: 30 Elegant Craft Projects by Susan Wasinger for a giveaway. Leave a comment about what you are crafting or your color scheme/crafting theme … Read More...
Freebie | Printable DIY Christmas Cards
Print out these free Christmas Cards from Delia Creates and add your own handmade touch. You get two options for this printable. You can download just the hand drawn image to use on your own cards, or you can … Read More...
Tutorial: Gathered burlap garland
Carli from Simply Notable shows how you can make this gathered burlap garland. It would be a beautiful rustic accent for a Christmas tree or mantel! It’s easy to make, too. She serged the sides of the strips she used … Read More...