Andrea of “Strawberry Chic” created these charming easy to make felt ornaments for her tree; but you could use these for other applications. Andrea shopped Target’s 75% off sale for all new Christmas ornaments a couple of years ago … Read More...
How to paint a spiral striped vase
If your style is simple elegance or you are looking to candy stripe a vase for Christmas pop on over to the blog Miss P… for an easy tutorial on how to spiral stripe a vase.
DIY Mistletoe Kissing Ball
I found this “Mistletoe Kissing Ball” on “Apartment Therapy” a place where I visit often. The tradition of kissing under a ball of mistletoe has its origins in Norse mythology. Today, a mistletoe kissing ball adds a festive touch to … Read More...
Clothespin Playful Doll Ornaments (video Tutorial) Template & Patterns
I ordered some old fashioned clothespins; ones with round tops and others with flat top from Amazon just to make these sweet clothespin ornaments all made with felt and markers, too cute. I found this video on Martha’s site and … Read More...
Make a Trio of Pinecone Gnome Ornaments & Winter Gnomes
I love these Pinecone Gnomes and they all differ slightly to give each their own character. You use scraps of felt, wooden balls, and wool roving dress up plain pinecones to make a fun ornament trio for your Christmas tree. … Read More...
Victorian Cone Ornament
I always start thinking about preparing for Christmas decorating this time of year. For one thing, just thinking about winter somehow makes me feel cooler during the hot days of summer. For another thing, when you are a crafter, you … Read More...
Christmas in July Tutorial
Make a Christmas Tree-Shape Gift-Card Holder from Felt. Tuck money or a gift card into this Christmas tree-shape gift-card holder you make from felt. This is a lovely idea when you give a gift card or money. You will find … Read More...
Free pattern: Jingle quilt block
Erin Russek of One Piece at a Time shared on her blog the latest block for the Christmas quilt you see here. Called Jingle Applique, it’s located bottom center of the red border. There’s nothing sweeter than birds, leaves … Read More...
Modern Wreath Made With Felt Petals
Surely, it is not time to start thinking about Christmas? Or is it? Is it time to start thinking of decorations and food, and worse gift ideas?
It is only July people!
But if you’re like the type to start … Read More...
Christmas in July Snowman Wobbler Tutorial
Some crafters think of Christmas craft ideas year round and this “Snowman Wobbler” is a real cutie. For a frolicking good time this snowman rocks and rolls – with a gentle nudge he swings back and forth on a weighted … Read More...
How to make recycled paper tube sheep
Baaaahhhhhh! Pop on over to the blog LoLovie to see the full tutorial on how to make a recycled paper tube sheep.
Twelve Crazy Days of Christmas
Arlene White came up with a brilliant theme for her blocks for Crazy Quilt Journal Project 2013. She’s stitching the Twelve Days of Christmas! She shows us how the first two blocks came together. Go to her blog to see… Read More...
How to make an eggshell Easter decoration
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Over at the blog The Answer is Chocolate there is a fun and easy tutorial on how to make an eggshell Easter (or Spring) decoration out of a bunch of recycled and thrifted materials.
Tutorial: Felt cherry-blossom brooch
You want this cherry-blossom brooch, don’t you. Good news: Star-Shaped and Shiny shows us how to make it. The process is simple, requiring only beginning embroidery skills. (In fact, you could skip the embroidery altogether if you’re in a hurry … Read More...
Baby Ornament; Pictorial Tutorial
Sedef of “Down Grapevine Lane” made this pattern after Christmas and it is a simple tutorial for the Christmas baby ornaments. She is intending to write a series of tutorials on working with felt, so she can share … Read More...
Tutorial: Gingerbread House Ornament
Sedef hosts “Down Grapevine Lane” and lives in a beautiful wine region of South Australia with her two gorgeous children and her hubby. She has this adorable Tutorial “Gingerbread House Ornament”! As promised in her previous post, she finally got … Read More...
Tutorial: Adding applique to embroidery
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...