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...
Tutorial: Christmas Overnighter Cinch Sack
Becky Jorgensen from Patchwork Posse shares a tutorial over at Moda Bake Shop showing how to make her Christmas Overnighter Cinch Sack. It’s a simple drawstring backpack, but with a cute scrappy Christmas tree applique. Get the how-to.
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Tutorial for Pinecone Trees with felt balls
Our crafters come up with the cleverest ideas like this Pinecone Trees with felt balls form “the wool acorn”. These Pinecone Trees which are were on the cover of Holiday Crafts 2010 magazine. It’s super easy. Keep in mind that … Read More...
Snowman Cocoa Hugger tutorial
This would make a delightful gift and it can be made up is a short while. Every adult or child would love this little fellow holding the yummy makings of a drink. Barbara Matthiessen made this and it is on … Read More...
How to make a sequin covered ball Christmas ornament
These sequin covered ornaments are truly a classic craft. If you haven’t tried making them pop on over to the blog Made with Love for an easy tutorial on how to make sequin covered Christmas ornaments.
Freebie | Printable Tabletop Holiday Village
I love this free printable holiday village from Handmade Charlotte. I already have mine all printed out and hope to get it installed over the weekend. Now that the holidays are in full swing and the kids are home … Read More...
Tutorial | Cardboard Gingerbread House Gift Tags
I love this idea from Julee at Warm Hot Chocolate for making gingerbread house gift tags from cardboard. This is a great one to do with kids! Click here to see more.
Free pattern: Felt Christmas cookies
Jessica Peck from Sweetie Pie Bakery shares a free pattern for sewing up some yummy felt Christmas cookies. They look just like the for real ones I made last weekend, though mine had a lot more calories and fat grams … Read More...
Do Not Panic! Get One (Or More) Of These For The Crocheter In Your Life.
Here are a few great ideas for gifts for the crocheter in your life:
High End – Caron Etimo Tulip Crochet Hooks
Not so high end but wonderful:
Yarn!! Nothing could be finer!
High End (available online or at your … Read More...
Extra Large Gingerbread Folk
Not only more to eat, but so much more of a canvas to decorate. Bring on the little hands! Make jumbo gingerbread folk HERE at Sweetapolita.
Giant Gingerbread cookie cutters
Tutorial: Candy Cane Charms
Another little candy cane tutorial on video – the charms would be perfect for earring dangles or bead ornaments.
Sunny Citrus Ornaments
I’ve seen orange slice ornaments over the years many times. But this is the first time I’ve seen a star made from the orange peel, how smart! A pretty decoration for Christmas or really, anytime. See the post –>> Sunny … Read More...
Felt Mini Snowman Tutorial
I love these little snowmen and they are easy to make. Change the colors of the scarves to suit your family or friend’s gender or personalities and everyone will fall in love with them. Once again Onel from the bilingual … Read More...
Distressed Gingerbread Man Cat Toys
I simply could not resist sharing this with you. I ama cat lover, we have several. Every year we put presents under the tree for them, along with all of our kids’ presents. I am so in love with everything … Read More...
Tutorial: Coffee sack Christmas stocking
Cathy from Trinkets in Bloom shows how to make a Christmas stocking out of a coffee sack. The large printed words become cool oversized graphics on the stocking. You can give it a faux fur cuff or leave it plain … Read More...
Tutorial: Burlap and fabric heart ornaments
Ruby fromZaaberry shows how you can make a simple heart ornament out of burlap and a knit print. They’d be cute on a Christmas tree, or tied on a gift. Or, if you’re one of those people who doesn’t… Read More...
Chocolate Chip Pancake Mix Gift AND 99 More DIY Gift Ideas
Yep, that’s 100 total. So if you’re still scrambling to come up with some DIY food gift ideas, you’re sure to find something on this list o’ links. Find them all HERE at Oh My Veggies.
Technique: Flower from Satin Ribbon
Jennifer turned satin ribbon into this lovely poinsettia embellishment, it makes for such an elegant card. Visit her blog Ferrellgraph-X and find out how she did it.
-Heather
Some Very Quick Gingerbread (Crochet, That Is)
Ursula has created these adorable and very easy Gingerbread tags and is offering a free pattern and tutorial for us! You can use them as gift tags, ornaments, fridgies, or as Ursula has done in this example – made a … Read More...