You’ll love the tutorial from vintage umbrella for these sweet nesting doll ornaments. I even love them without the ricrac. Go to the tute.
How to make a recycled can Christmas ornaments and recycled sweater bottle scarves
Soda and other cans have such pretty colors and graphics these days. Why not use them to make Christmas ornaments like Tricia and Kristen did. Pop on over to the link they sent in to their blogs Sips Etc. for … Read More...
Frosted Votive Centerpiece
This pretty centerpiece is easy to make and will look stunning on your holiday table. Perfect for New Year’s as well! Get the scoop over at GardenMama: Frosted Votive Centerpiece~Tutorial :..
DIY Wrapping Paper Mani
I just can’t get enough of Chloe’s Nails nail art, now I am not sure what you think of when you look at these nails, for me personally I think of wrapping paper. You will need OPI La Paz-itively Matte, … Read More...
Vote: Handmade with Love contest
It’s time to vote in the Handmade with Love Tutorial Contest over at Pink Chalk Fabrics. Click HERE to see the finalists. Voting ends Dec 21, 2011.
Tutorial: Quilted Christmas Tree
Melissa from We Shall Sew shows how she made this Quilted Christmas Tree on her blog. I’m digging the swirls. Go to the tutorial.
Image credit: We Shall Sew
How to make beautiful personalized ornaments
Want to make some super cute and personalized ornaments? Well pop on over to the blog The Letter 4 to see a great tutorial on how to make this personalized ornament and lots, and I do mean lots, more!
Tutorial: Christmas stocking ornament
Jenny from Stumbles & Stitches shows how she made these adorable Christmas tree ornaments. They’re small so you still have time to make some. Get the tutorial.
Image used with permission by Stumbles & Stitches
Sputnik-style Christmas ornaments along with book and Styrofoam shape giveaway info
Sharon sent in this link to the blog Crafts n’ Coffee where this awesome Sputnik-style ornament is featured. It is made from upcycled drinking straws! If you like this and want to see 9 more Christmas decorations pop on over … Read More...
Stitch a snowflake ornament
If you can make a simple chain stitch–and, believe me, you can–you can make this sweet felt snowflake ornament. If you follow the tutorial by Troublet of The Trouble with Crafting, you won’t even need a pattern. See Troublet’s … Read More...
Photos for your tree
Here’s the perfect quick little ornament for Mom and Grandma–or Dad and Grandpa–or anyone in your family who loves collecting school photos of the kids. Make a simple felt frame for the photo. I can tell you from personal experience: … Read More...
Pattern and tute: Tiny felt ice skate ornament
Check out Mollie Johanson‘s Tiny Ice Skate ornament. The blade is a paper clip. Brilliant! You can make some, too. Go to Mollie’s Wild Olive post for the pattern and tutorial.
Tic Tac Booklets
This li’l booklet with a see-through window for Tic Tacs is just adorable. And to have someone go to such adorable lengths to dress up your breath mints is a good indication you mean something to them, thus making this … Read More...
Christmas for Lunch
Decorate your lunch plate with boughs of cucumber and red pepper holly … Make an ornament sandwich HERE and a Christmas tree sandwich HERE at Creative Food.
Make Sure the Reindeer Find Your House
I don’t know how Santa ever found my house growing up. Not only did my house not have a fireplace and chimney, but I never knew that reindeer needed magic lures. I suppose nowadays the GPS comes in handy, but … Read More...
Make a wee ornie hoop
Melissa Crowe of Checkout Girl shows us how to make an awesome little ornament from bits of felt, a few stitches, and a 3-inch embroidery hoop. Check out her tutorial.
Tutorial: Unicorn ornament
Megan Noel says, “You still have time to make a whole herd of unicorns before the holidays!” She provides the pattern and instructions; you supply pretty felt, fibers, beads, and buttons from your stash. See her tute.
Tutorial: Christmas Bauble-Balls
Need a little decoration for your tree? Check out this easy tute from CraftBits
Christmas Tutorial: felt Stocking Gift Card Holder
Anna of “BeanBugCrafts” has a last minute idea for a gift card stocking that will personalize your gift. It is a quick tutorial for your “last minute” gift cards. It involves felt, no sewing, enough room for a gift card … Read More...
Chocolate-Covered Candy Canes
Chocolate, candy canes and sprinkles. Sounds about right. From CakeSpy, naturally. Find the how-tos HERE at Serious Eats.