A while ago, I saw a ‘calm down jar’ on Pinterest that involved lots of glitter and a bottle. My girls were begging me to make the calm down bottle just so they could watch the glitter fall to the … Read More...
Advent Christmas Charts
At Cross (re) Stitched the blogger is offering a free chart a day until Christmas starting with this cute little elf. So far the charts have been small and perfect for ornaments. Check out the free elf chart and be … Read More...
Pear Ornament
…and a partridge in a pear tree! Full of glittery loveliness, this pear ornament would make a gorgeous addition to any Christmas tree. Inspired by the song The 12 Days of Christmas, this pretty and festive bauble was born. Find … Read More...
Freebie: Sugar Plum
Fun with Tangerines
Here in the States, we’re all about the sweets for Christmas. We should get on board with the Netherlands and throw some tangerines in the mix, too, to celebrate Sinterklaas’s arrival. Check out these easy tangerine ideas, great for the … Read More...
Holly Wreath
Oh so gorgeous and fresh, this wreath would look ideal hanging on any color door, but it’s absolutely striking on white! Imagine once the snow starts flying, surely it will be even more beautiful. Make a pretty holly wreath for … Read More...
Cookies Every Day at In Katrina’s Kitchen… AND a Bonus Sugarlicious Giveaway!!
Every day for the month of December, the lovely Katrina of In Katrina’s Kitchen is hosting a blogger to share a yummy holiday treat. You can keep tabs on the cookies HERE at the I’ll Bring the Cookies page… Read More...
Snowball-in-the-Face Snowman Cookie Tutorial
You can’t possibly look at these cookies and not laugh. Or at least smile. Oh so clever. Find the step-by-step how-tos to bake and decorate these hit-with-a-snowball snowman cookies HERE at Sugartown Sweets.
Free pattern: Narwhal Christmas ornament
Jen Beeman from Grainline Studio created this Narwhal ornament for a DIY ornament exchange, and she shares the pattern and tutorial on her blog. He’s made of felt, with sequins stitched to his body for a bit of sparkle. Get … Read More...
A Trio of Felt Ornaments Tutorial
Purl Bee has a tutorial for all three of these fun Christmas Ornaments. You can buy the felt there making this a one stop trip. Your only considerations will be the colors you use! “Since they don’t serve any … Read More...
Melted Snowman Ornament
Beyond cute and will put a smile on everyone’s face, this adorable ornament looks like a melted snowman! Would be a fun gift, but I think you would have to make it more like a kit they can assemble when … Read More...
Project: Paper Bag Snowman Card
This snowman card is simply divine! And the funest part is it’s made from a small paper bag and there a pocket inside. So cute and clever! Find more info over on the Whiff of Joy stamps blog.
-Heather
Santa Swizzle Sticks
This one is, I suppose, considered an “oldie” in the fast-moving, crafty internet world. Six years! Egads. But I just love them. Make Santa Swizzle sticks from HERE at Martha Stewart. The link also includes a free template for … Read More...
Chocolate “Hot Cocoa” on a Stick
Awww, little mugs o’ chocolate “hot cocoa” on a stick to swirl in your big mug o’ real hot chocolate. Find the how-tos HERE at hoopla palooza.
Tutorial: Felt annd ribbon gift card holder
Heather from The Sewing Loft i does a little reverse applique to create this gift card
holder. It takes just a little bit of felt and short bits of ribbon, perfect for using up those scraps of pretty left over … Read More...
Wine Glass Tea Light Holders for Hanukkah
These pretty tea light holders will make a welcome addition to your Hannukah decorations this year. Sara from Creative Jewish Mom will show you how to make these pretty decorations for your home. Get the tutorial — DIY Wine Glass … Read More...
Free DIY Santa Beard tutorial with pattern
Annika of “bugga bugs” Is featuring and sharing her Santa’s beard tutorial and I am thrilled because she is so talented. She has one of the most creative projects I have seen, I love it. Mustaches are old news. Santa … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a Christmas tree skirt from a child’s dress
Would you believe that Nike from Thrive made this lovely layered Christmas tree skirt in just 10 minutes? She did, and she shares a tutorial showing how. She started with one of her daughter’s outgrown Easter dresses, so much of … Read More...
Tutorial: Igloo Gift Card Holder
This fun igloo card has a pocket inside to tuck in a gift card. Find directions for making one over at the Inkspired Treasures blog.
-Heather
Winter Twig Wreath
This gorgeous wreath will make a stunning door decoration for the holidays this year! With a little bit of nature’s help, you’ll be stylin’ in no time. To get the how to on this pretty door decor, head over to … Read More...