Nikki of Tikkido shares a shortcut for making a quilted Christmas stocking. Short on time, visit her post to get the know-how.
Image credit: Tikkido
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Nikki of Tikkido shares a shortcut for making a quilted Christmas stocking. Short on time, visit her post to get the know-how.
Image credit: Tikkido
It wouldn’t be Christmas without some adorable sock snowmen! And now there’s Santa too. A totally fun addition to your mantle this year, and if you have kids they will love to join in the fun! These make fun gifts … Read More...
Note to self: Make more royal icing decorations, as inspired by the great Callye. Find the how-tos to make these beautiful royal icing poinsettias HERE at The Sweet Adventures of Sugarbelle.
Oh so simple and totally adorable, this sweet snowman ornament is a great project this Christmas. Would make wonderful gifts too if you are looking for something easy, inexpensive and smile worthy! Head over to That’s What {Che} Said for … Read More...
The Cheeky Magpie has a free file for making this sweet tiny holiday house, I love the little cotton smoke coming out of the top! There are several files to choose from eps, svg and dxf and for print and … Read More...
This is adorable at its finest. Even with out the fuzzy hats that take adorable to the next level, these would have plenty of adorable in them. Make them HERE at Nothing But Country. Spotted on Glorious Treats.
Find more ideas for DIY gift wrapping with these two links:
1. Rachel Faucett of Handmade Charlotte shares 15 DIY Easy Gift Wrap Ideas on Babble Voices
2. The Cheese Thief shares a simple idea for making gift wrap paper … Read More...
by Linda Lanese
“The zen of making” hosted by Haley Pierson-Cox, a crafty, granny glasses-wearing Brooklyn gal with a giant crush on all things DIY has this dear Christmas stocking that she did for CRAFTzine as staff writer. There are many … Read More...
I always love a good gift packaging idea that uses jars. Find the how-tos to make these personalized, frosted jars for your holiday treats with–bonus–adorable knit caps made from old sweater sleeves HERE at Ode to Inspiration.
Why, it’s a veritable army of gingerbread macaron men. Note the Santa. And those in exercise gear. And that rainbow scarf. Find the recipe HERE at Craftstorming.
Looking for Christmas themed Cookie Cutters, then check these out.
I know you still have a month until Christmas, but just in case you find yourself pressed for time in that month, bookmark these easy, dress-up Graham Crackers, Santa cookies. Find the how-tos HERE at Betty Crocker.
Jody at Confessions of a Ribbon Addict shows how to make this amazing fireplace with hanging stockings card. Each brick on the fireplace is a tiny rectangle of cardstock and the wood grain stamp makes a perfect mantle!
-Heather
Lindsay from the Silhouette Design team used their Advent Calendar kit to create this Instagram take on a countdown calendar. This is a wonderful way to display your Instagram photos from last holiday season (or any time), as well as … Read More...
Stumped on what to get your baking buddy? The Cupcake Project has a great Pinterest board filled with products bakers might like. Find the Peek in the Pantry board HERE.
This tutorial says it’s geared towards Mother’s day but I think it would be a great Christmas touch if you glitz-ed up the leaves or used a poinsettia colour scheme. Festive holiday candles would add to the scene.
by Anne Weaver
Cintia from My Poppet shows how to make an Advent calendar wall hanging. It’s covered in pockets to hold a small gift or candy for each day in Advent. She used a bright palette of purples and yellows and oranges … Read More...
Over at the Brass Paper Clip there is a whole bunch of great recycled cork crafts, a great giveaway and if that weren’t enough there is a bit about how corks are made! Need wine corks? check these … Read More...
Yep, it’s a crazy adorable, glittery, snowy jar o’ whipped cream and candy. Find the how-tos to decorate the jar and fill with dessert HERE at Hoopla Palooza.
by Linda Lanese
Amy of “while wearing heels” has a tutorial and she suggests “Come to the dark side of the Christmas tree and learn to make your own Darth Vader or Boba Fett felt Christmas ornaments. May the force be with you”! … Read More...
by Linda Lanese
Rachel of “Lines Across” has this really darling “Geometric Christmas Bunting” and I love it because it is so unique and will really adds some sparkle to your decor. Rachel is a wife and mother and loves crafting and is … Read More...