An easy-peasy pair of mittens, grinning with delight at the chance to adorn your tree. Go to Mollie Johanson‘s Wild Olive post to learn how to make them.
How to make recycled cardboard gift tags
Need to whip up some last minute simple and elegant gift tags as you wrap those presents late at night (or anytime) why not try these great recycled cardboard (chipboard) ones designed by Roslyn of the blog Sew Delicious. See … Read More...
Tutorial: Quilted 3-D Christmas tree
Alba from Festotu shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a quilted 3-D Christmas tree decoration. It’s actually made from two flat pieces that fit together to create a tree that stands up on its own. Not … Read More...
Last Minute Idea | Printable Nativity
Jen at My Own Road is sharing this idea for a quick way to display a nativity scene this year. Click here to see how she did it!
Tutorial: Oh, Christmas Tree felt ornament
Lark Crafts shares a free project for making their Oh, Christmas Tree ornament. The project is an excerprt from the book Fa La La La Felt
. The felt Christmas tree would be pretty hanging on your own tree, … Read More...
Gift Wrapping Ideas
Cintia from My Poppet is sharing a number of unique and out of the box gift wrapping ideas, just right for odd shaped gifts. Click here to see more.
Candy Cane Reindeer
I think it’s the antlers that make these super adorable. Make candy cane reindeer HERE at Martha Stewart.
Stacked style recycled magazine Christmas tree
Oooooooooh! I bet this has been around for a while but it is new to me! Maybe you too? Well thanks to Filipa of the blog SOS Craft for sharing a whole bunch of recycled Christmas decorations including this recycled … Read More...
Recycled handmade gifts and packaging
Over at this post at Retro Cafe Art Gallery blog there is a lovely collection of small gifts and packaging made mostly with recycled and leftover bits that will surely get you in the mood to make or wrap up … Read More...
Reindeer Sandwich Cookies
The added bonus of sandwich cookies: They stand up. Perfect for displaying reindeer. Make reindeer sandwich cookies HERE at Parents.
Tutorial: Pleated Christmas tree skirt
Stephanie from The Petite Sewist guest blogs at Mommy By Day… Crafter By Night with a tutorial showing how to make a pleated Christmas tree skirt. It’s gorgeous out of the muslin fabric and contrast-y red trim that she used … Read More...
Tutorial: Free-motion stitched nested heart ornaments
Birgitte from Sew Danish guest blogs in the Scandinavian Christmas series at The Pickled Herring shares a tutorial showing how to make free-motioned stitched nested heart Christmas ornaments. These are so pretty, especially when they’re stitched with gold thread! Even … Read More...
How to make a coffee filter Christmas wreath
This is just winter wonderland! See how to make a coffee filter Christmas wreath over at the blog Recaptured Charm.
Sparkle-tastic poodle ornaments
When simple ball ornaments just aren’t calling to you add a few pom poms and you too can have some pink poodle ornaments. Check out the close-up of this pink pooch at Joanne’s blog.
ChrisTmas Wishes
Tutorial: Crewel tree ornament
Somehow I missed posting about this adorable ornament by Mollie Johanson of Wild Olive. Like her other handmade ornaments this year, it’s quick and easy. And this one is the perfect opportunity to dip your toe into crewelwork (embroidery … Read More...
Tutorial: From scraps to elegant ornaments
Improvise gorgeous, one-of-a-kind ornaments using fusible web, scrap fabrics, bits of yarn and other fibers, and lots of random, sparkly machine stitching. Vicki of Field Trips in Fiber came up with this idea and walks us through the construction step … Read More...
Project: Snow Globes
Adding a pretty stamped silhouette image, some fake snow and glitter inside a jar makes a wonderful snow globe. Find more info on this cool project on the Red Lead blog.
-Heather
Crepe Paper Dreidel and Stocking Favors
Find the templates, how-tos and video instructions to make these candy-filled, crepe paper dreidel favors (or a Christmas stocking) HERE at Martha Stewart.
Gift Wrap Idea | Toilet Paper Tubes
Athena from The Stuff of Success shows how you can use toilet paper tubes for gift wrapping. This is a great solution for class treats. Click here to go to the tutorial.