Corinne of So September shows us how to add fabric applique to an embroidery project. Even though the example she uses is seasonal, the principles work for any design. Go to her tute.
How to make recycled sweater decorations
Yah, I know Christmas just happened but as we crafters know you can never start making the next holiday’s decorations too soon. Wouldn’t this chick look too cute hanging from the handle of an Easter basket? See how to make … Read More...
Vintage Button Snowflake
I wish I could say that winter is over and spring is on its way, but it’s a balmy -6 degrees outside as I type this. A little cold for real snowflakes, but what’s stopping you from making this pretty … Read More...
Spray-Painted Candy Tins
How many of those cookie and popcorn tins did you end up with after the holidays? Don’t throw them away. Instead, grab your favorite color of spray paint and some pretty ribbon and repurpose them into love storage containers for … Read More...
FELT ROBOT tutorial
Kim of “Paper Rocks Scissors” made her son a robot for Christmas using a variety of Spellbinder dies and her son loves it. If you are like many of us and do not have a Spellbinder; I am sure you … Read More...
Silly “Goose” Cake
I know Christmas has passed, but I can’t help but share this silly goose. A Christmas goose. In sweet form. By CakeSpy, of course. Find the recipe HERE at Serious Eats.
Tutorial | Christmas Accordion Mini Album
This accordion mini-album by Lowri McNabb is a great way to keep a permanent record of the Christmas season. She used the This and That Christmas line from Echo Park to create it. Click here to see more.
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Happy Holidays!
Have a very, very happy polymer clay Christmas and holiday season! Ines shares an adorable snowman tutorial on her Flickr.
How to make a Christmas music covered recycled vase
If you like to give flowers or decorate with them why not cover some tin cans with some Christmas sheet music and beaded trim. Pop on over to the blog Wag Doll for the easy and quick tutorial.
Felt Plate Chargers tutorial
These fun plate Felt Plate Chargers Bonnie of “Crafts Unleashed” and they are super cute. Are you ready for Christmas? Today “Crafts Unleashed” are showing us how to create these sweet Felt Plate Chargers that would be perfect for your … Read More...
Review: Martha Stewart Gift Wrap + a 50% coupon!
Okay folks, it’s almost Christmas. You have finished wrapping most of the presents, making all the cookies and picking out hostess gifts. Suddenly you realize you don’t have any pretty packaging for the cookies or you’ve run out of labels. … Read More...
Free pattern: Basketball, football, and baseball Christmas ornaments
Michelle from Rust & Sunshine shares a free pattern for making some sports-themed Christmas ornaments – a basketball, a football, and a baseball. They’re all stitched together from craft felt. Go to her blog for the pattern and how-to.… Read More...
Video Tutorial: Clay Christmas Pens
Iris Mishly has a free video tutorial for adorable Christmas themed pens. Take a peek and whip up a last minute gift!
Tutorial: 9 Ladies Dancing fabric cake wrap
Kirsty from The Little Floating Craft Company shares a tutorial over at Simply Homemade showing how she created this gorgeous fabric cake wrap to be used year after year. She used fabric custom printed with vintage photos of dancing ladies … Read More...
Bubble Gum Bauble and Printable
Here’s a quick Christmas gift idea for a fun ornament filled with bubble gum balls. Attach the free printable and you are all done. You could substitute the gumballs for popcorn, M&Ms, mixed nuts, or anything else your gift recipient … Read More...
Tutorial: Peppermint Pinwheel Pouch
Susi from Lilla Luise shows how to make her Peppermint Pinwheel Pouch. The top flap is actually half of a Dresden Plate quilt block, but made from red and white fabrics it looks like a peppermint candy. Get the tutorial… Read More...
Pretty White Pom Pom Wreath
I’m not sure how many pom poms were needed to make this wreath, but it was certainly worth it. This is a totally fun and unique design, different from the traditional Christmas wreaths we see each year. See the full … Read More...
Tinsel Tree with Candy Ornaments
Here is a cute little craft for tiny hands. My girls go gaga anytime I allow them to tape or staple something, and this project contains both! You can find the tutorial for making cute little Tinsel Trees over at… Read More...
Sock Ornaments
I always pass by the dollar store Christmas sock section, but this craft may cause me to pause and pick out a few. Check out this simple craft that the kids can do! You can find it over at Crafts … Read More...
Shrinky Dink Ornaments
The kids are now officially out for the Holiday Season. What better way to fill their days than by making ornaments! I love these ornaments by eighteen25 because your child can use their creativity and make each ornament completely personal! … Read More...