What is a Christmas scent anyways? Is it the aroma of apple and cinnamon sticks on a heated pot? Or how above dried spices and fruit?
Maybe you like peppermint instead? Or just pine cones?
Whatever it is, this list … Read More...
DIY CHUNKY TASSEL BLANKET
I am in love with this “Chunky Tassel Blanket” that I found on Design Sponge by Sara from Tell Love and Chocolate. Early sunsets, warm fires, hot cocoa, and snuggly blankets is so about this season is cozy. This blanket … Read More...
DIY ADVENT CALENDAR
Sara is a wife and mother and blogs out of California on “tell love and chocolate” and is a complete chocolate enthusiast. Sara is sharing her “felt DIY ADVENT CALENDAR” tutorial with us. She says she has never been one … Read More...
Great idea for packing food gifts and free printable
I don’t think I have seen a paper plate look so cute! Who knew with just a few snips of the paper plate and a bit of baker’s twine you can make a pretty and easy way to wrap up … Read More...
Project: Embossed Gift Bag
You probably have plain brown lunch sacks or shopping bags sitting around your house right now, instead of throwing them away why not jazz them up with some stamping and embossing and use them to wrap up some gift this … Read More...
DIY No sew quilted ball ornament
This ornament looks quilted, but it’s actually not! Deanna, from Sew McCool sent this in and I definitely wanted to share it! You can make beautiful ornaments this year for your tree, or for gifts. I’ve never made any, but … Read More...
Tutorial | Use Scrapbook Paper to Make an Ornament
Use up your scraps and embellishments to make this easy ornament using scrapbook paper. Get all the details at Bigger Than the Three of Us. I bet you could make a whole host of these in an afternoon. … Read More...
How to make a Cute Santa Baby Maternity Christmas top
All I can say is, “awwwwe” this is so cute! If you or someone you know is crafting up a baby this Christmas season you must make this fun sweatshirt featuring the phrase “Santa Baby” and a glitter ornament strategically … Read More...
Tutorial: Modern Christmas Tissue Box Cover
Stephanie from Swoodson Says guest blogs at So Sew Easy with a tutorial for making her Modern Christmas Tissue Box Cover. I’m loving the mi of modern and retro elements! Simple triangle Christmas trees appliqued around the outside are definitely … Read More...
Tutorial: Spool of thread Christmas ornament
Sachiko from Tea Rose Home shows how she made these lovely thread spool Christmas ornaments. The thread that wraps around them is made from twisted scraps of fabric. She used scraps of Liberty of London fabric, but you can use … Read More...
Felt Icicle Christmas Ornaments
American Felt and Craft has the most adorable in beautiful icicles to make and just add a few sequins to bling your tree. These are all hand sewn so no sewing machines necessary. Use them as gift toppers and those … Read More...
46 ideas for decorating and crafting with string and rope lights
Just in time for the holidays the fine peeps at Buzzfeed have done what they do best – create a list that is packed full of 46 amazing ideas for crafting and decorating with string lights and rope lights. … Read More...
2014 Holiday Handmade Cavalcade
I just learned about this event and wanted to share it with you indie crafters! Etsy NY Street Team to Host 7th Annual Holiday Handmade Cavalcade at Chelsea Market!
The holidays are making their way into town, and all those … Read More...
Tutorial: Patchwork initial Christmas ornament
Sara from alice & lois shares a tutorial at Skip To My Lou showing how you can make these patchwork initial Christmas ornaments. Make one to represent each your member of your family to symbolize your thankfulness for them. You … Read More...
Better Homes & Garden Felt Christmas Ornaments
Better Homes & Gardens always has the coolest and cutest ornaments and decorations for every holiday and Christmas is no exception. I was going to group these but I think I’ll do one at a time so you can get … Read More...
Tutorial: Felt pom pom Christmas tree ornaments
Mel from One Crafty Mumma made these whimsical felt and pom pom Christmas tree ornaments. The pom poms create a fluffy tree shape on a felt background. She shares a tutorial showing how she did it. You could also make … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple Christmas tree skirt
Jennifer from Sewplicity shares a tutorial for making a simple Christmas tree skirt. It takes just 45 minutes to make one. You’ll need 1.5 yards each of two fabrics (top layer and lining) and fusible batting. If you go ahead … Read More...
Freebie: Holiday Papercrafting Booklet
Echo Park Paper has a fun mini idea book to download. Inside you’ll find directions for holiday cards, scrapbook layout, altered projects and a mini album. Click here to download.
-Heather
Looking for more Echo Park Supplies? Check these out … Read More...
Winter Wine Gift Wrap
For those of you, who don’t know how to knit, but adore all of the sweater-like sleeves showing up on home accessories, like this vase or this coffee cozy? This Wine Gift Wrap gives a festive, wintery look. And, it … Read More...
Tutorial: Scrap ribbon gift tags
Melissa from Sweet Escape shows how you can use your smaller scraps of ribbons to make these festive gift tags. Obviously they’re nice for Christmas, but do them up in other colors and you’ll have all the tags you need … Read More...