Now my mind is reeling with the possibilities of patchwork designs for cookies. Make patchwork mitten cookies HERE at Recipe.com.
Free Template for a Robot Advent Calendar
Yes, it’s a free template for the world’s, nay, the universe’s cutest toy robot Advent calendar I’ve ever seen. Find it HERE at Next to Nicx.
Bird’s Party Magazine Winter Issue is Out!
Each issue of Bird’s Party Magazine just gets better and better. The Winter Issue is now out, and you can find links to both the free online edition and the paper copy to purchase HERE. To quote myself when … Read More...
Tutorial: Gathered tulle mini Christmas tree
Bridget from Wag Doll shows how to make a gathered tulle mini Christmas tree. The fluffy, sparkly tree would be gorgeous on a mantel or as part of a holiday tablescape. It’s cleverly built around a paper towel holder. Get … Read More...
Tutorial: Candy Cane Necklace
Rachel of LinesAcross sent me a cute clay candy cane tutorial. She turns her candy cane into a bow and hangs it from a length of chain for a necklace that’s perfect for the holidays. You hang the bow … Read More...
Tutorial: Reusable drawstring Christmas gift bags
Elizabeth from Simple Simon & Co. shares a tutorial over at Riley Blake Designs showing how to make a reusable gift bag for your holiday wrapping. Instead of running through roll after roll of gift wrap, make up a set … Read More...
4×4 No Melt Snowman
This cute country snowman is made from 4×4’s and would look great sitting on your porch this winter! So if you’re a snowman fan, head over to So You Think Youre Crafty to get the how to — 4×4 No … Read More...
Pretty Pink Pinecone
This blog is in Italian, but with browser translators these days there doesn’t seem to be a language gap anymore! This gorgeous pinecone ornament is glittery pink and would look great hanging on my tree this year! Head over to … Read More...
Scalloped Lace Pinecone
The moment I saw this ornament I was in love, then once I visited the blog I found a whole bunch more fabulous winter type tutorials. Be sure to check out the side bar for those after you’ve gawked over … Read More...
Newsy: Quilter’s Christmas Party at SewCalGal
Visit SewCalGal to learn more about this event for quilters coming in December.
20 Christmas Decorations Made from Felt Patterns & Tutorial
We are really lucking out this year from “Better Homes & Gardens” with felt Christmas crafts. They have 20 felt holiday crafts with patterns and tutorials. I have pictured 6 for you to drool over and the lovely variety … Read More...
Bottle Cap Snowman
This sweet ornament is made from recycled bottle caps. What a fun craft for you and the kids, and a great hostess gift too. Head over to She Who Makes for the tutorial – Bottle Cap Snowman.
Ribbon Felt Trees
Made from felt, rick rack and ribbons, these adorable little trees are a festive way to decorate your real tree. Fun ornaments that would make great gifts too, and easy to make! Head over to Ruby Murrays Musings for the … Read More...
Show and Tell | Button Collage Ornaments
Start off your holiday decor by checking out these button collage ornaments by Jenni at Vintage Umbrella. Click here to see more
Tutorial: Button and burlap heart Christmas ornament
Kathy from Just Crafty Enough shows how to make a burlap and button heart Christmas ornament. They’re quick to sew up, with raw edges left to fringe. You could make up a set for your Christmas tree, or make a … Read More...
7 Weeks of Christmas Crafts #1 Felt Peppermint Ornament tutorial
Stephanie of “Toastie Studio” reminds us that there are only 7 weekends left until Christmas. Would any of you have thought this? I did not and now I feel like I better get it in high gear. For the next … Read More...
Technique: Embossed Tile Card Background
Gina K has a great video tutorial for adding some subtle dimension and texture to your card backgrounds by adding a dry embossed tile pattern using a scoring board. Click here to check it out.
-Heather
Christmas ideas: Santa’s Elf tutorial
Our friend Linda from Italy has this darling “Santa’s Elf” tutorial so you can make one for your little ones and move it around each night before the holidays and they delight in finding him or her each morning. The … Read More...
19 Easy Felt Christmas Ornaments
Better Homes and Gardens have 19 different Christmas Ornaments with patterns and tutorials for us to make. These can be used on your Christmas tree or use them for package toppers. You can customize each by using different colors and … Read More...
Free pattern: Tacha’s ‘Yuletide Twist’ pillow
Tacha of Fat Quarterly shares how to make this quilted pillow as part of Moda Bake Shop’s 120-Minute Gift series. The pillow is shown on a quilt by the same name, Yuletide Twist. The quilt pattern is in Issue 11 … Read More...