Kathy Mack from Pink Chalk Studios featured this quilt on Day 1 of her Countdown to Christmas series. I see why. Read more about it on Kathy’s blog or go straight to the Starry Eyed recipe at Moda Bake Shop.
A Simple Clay Nativity
As the artist says, any student could make this simple nativity scene from Fimo clay. For me, the simplicity is part of the appeal. If your holiday decorating includes a nativity, consider creating one!
Tutorial: Ted Astaire and Ginger
Jules of Adventures in Thread presents: Ted Astaire and Ginger! And she’s sharing the pattern and tutorial so you can have a pair for your own tree. Go to her tute.
Project: Holiday Shopping List Holder
Have you started your holiday shopping yet? Here’s a way to make it a little more fun. There She Goes stamps shares a downloadable pdf for making this fun and functional holiday shopping list holder.
-Heather
North Pole Cookie Party
I am completely in love with this North Pole Cookie Exchange featured at the Hostess with the Mostess blog created by Anders Ruff. I couldn’t even touch upon the fabulous details here, you must scroll through the pictures here. … Read More...
Advent Calendar of Crafts!!
I have always thought that an Advent Calendar of Crafts would be amazing….especially for my children who beg me everyday to do a new craft! Now I don’t have to figure out what to do each day, lilla a… Read More...
Ornament Silhouette
Transferring a drawing onto a stocking using felt
Cassandra of “Sleeping or Sewing” has this clever idea of using one of her daughter’s drawings and transferring it onto a Christmas stocking using felt pieces. This is something any child would adore, having their drawing forever on a stocking. … Read More...
Reader creates stunning recycled wool mittens
Back is 2009 I posted a tutorial on making mittens from recycled wool sweaters and the people that tried the tutorial were not pleased. The posting was “Recycled Sweater Wool Mittens (HOW TOs”)! I set about looking for a better … Read More...
Freebie: Snowman Digital Stamp
Beyond the Fringe shares a cute privative snowman digi for free. Click here to download it.
-Heather
Looking for more digital stamps and SVG files? We love using the Design bundle to download our digital stamps. Make sure you check … Read More...
Christmas Tree Meringues
How delicate and lovely. Why do I never think to make meringues? Find the how-tos to make these beautiful Christmas tree meringue cookies HERE at Bakers Royale.
Freebie | Over 100 Tags and Labels to Print or Make
Mel from Mel Stampz has compiled this comprehensive list of links to over 100 tags and labels that you can print out. Click here to go to the list.
Freebie | Rustic Wood Type Holiday Printables
Here’s another great set of printables from Ellinee for your DIY Holiday planning. The set includes and invitation, tags, labels and more. Click here to go to the download.
Newsy: Pretty in Patchwork: Holidays
John Adams from Quilt Dad is celebrating the release of his book Pretty in Patchwork:Holidays
by Lark Crafts. Check out his Christmas in the City quilt shown in his announcement post. Plus, he lists all the contributors for the book; … Read More...
How to make a ribbon organizer
Gentlemen start your engines! Or in our case here at Craft Gossip Recycling, crafters raid your recycled bin and get your Christmas gift wrapping station in perfect organization with this awesome recycled ribbon organizer tutorial. Pop on over to the … Read More...
No-Bake Santa Cookies
I’m all about the shortcuts during the craziness of the holiday season. (Who am I kidding, I’m always all about the shortcuts.) Make Santas from Nutter Butters HERE at Come Together Kids.
Tutorial: Boy’s Christmas tee with embroidered patch and layered sleeves
Dawn from Designed by Dawn Nicole shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a boy’s Christmas shirt with faux layered sleeves. I love this design – it’s Christmas-y while still being all boy! A stenciled patch telling … Read More...
Free pattern: Little Red Riding Hood Christmas Ornament
Christy from Sweet Tidings Handmade guest blogs in the Simply Christmas series at Shabby Art Boutique with a free pattern and tutorial for making a cute Little Red Riding Hood Christmas ornament. I’m loving the sweet, retro vibe it gives! … Read More...
Technique: Glittery Embossed Letters
How pretty and sparkly are these letters? Shelley from Stamptramp shares how to use chipboard, glitter glue and ultra thick embossing powder (UTEE) to make them.
-Heather
Tutorial | 2012 Planner | Gift Idea
Melissa Thiesse shows how she altered a plain store bought 2012 planner to give as a gift. Click here to see the tutorial.