Yet another one from me. (I wasn’t planning on being so cookie-productive this season, and was instead going to take it easy, but then things somehow went in another direction. Forgive the indulgence here.) I made these bite-size frosty … Read More...
Magnetic Snowman
Use recycled burner covers to create this adorable magnetic snowman. The kids will love rearranging his “parts”! Get the fun tutorial over at Brassy Apple: Magnetic Snowman Tutorial.
Elf Hat Snack
Any snack that combines Christmas and Bugles (oh, Bugles, remember me from childhood?) is alright by me. Make Elf hat peppermint popcorn snack mix HERE at Munchkin Munchies.
Furbaby’s Ornament
Candy Cane Marbled Ornament
Oh! How pretty is this? Using a marble technique used on fingernails, you can create a pretty monogram ornament. Get the details over at The Cheese Thief: Candy Cane Marbled Monogram Ornaments.
How to make a recyceld sweater victorian boot style Christmas stocking
Tova has a sent in a link to her awesome tutorial along with pattern for this super cute Victorian boot style stocking made from a recycled sweater. Pop on over to her blog Professor Pincushion for the full tutorial on … Read More...
Dressing Up Plastic and Recyclable Containers for Food Gifts
Find ideas for dressing up boring plastic containers for Christmas treat gifts HERE at Better Homes and Gardens and ideas for recycling containers, such as parchment paper boxes, Pringles cans and ice cream containers, HERE.
And by the way, … Read More...
Whit’s Knits: Felted Bell Ornaments Patterns
The Purl Bee is offering us some charming projects and this one is just lovely. Whitney the “Whit’s Knits” tells us: “Bells are one of my very favorite holiday motifs. I love the tinkle-plinkle of their happy sound and the … Read More...
A photo transfer ornament
Fourteen Countess created this beautiful ornament by transferring a photo of a jasmine flower to fabric and framing it with felt and embroidery. The finishing touch? A few drops of jasmine scented essential oil in the ornament’s stuffing. Brilliant! While … Read More...
Molly’s Sketchbook: Gold and Silver Felt Coasters tutorial
I must admit I am always jealously impressed with Molly’s amazing ideas. I agree with her on always bringing your hostess a gift when they entertain you and this is a quick and incredible project that you can whip-up in … Read More...
December Birdhouse
The prettiest Silk Ribbon Embroidery Christmas wreath
Maureen of Maureen’s Vintage Acquisitions embellished this gorgeous crazy-quilt block as part of a round robin. The silk-ribbon wreath just stuns me. How I wish she’d give us a tutorial showing how it was done. Maybe if we all comment … Read More...
Free pattern: Hedgehog ornament
Kalidarling is sharing her pattern for this cute little hedgehog ornament. Go to her flickr post for the link to the download.
Many thanks to Craftzine.com for highlighting this little sweetie.
Tutorial: Felt window ornaments
Megan Noel shares a nifty idea for thoughtful but quick ornaments, good for last-minute decorating or gifts. Fussy-cut little images from fabric prints to peek out through the felt window. Go to the tute.
Self Portrait Ornaments
Are these not beyond adorable?? I absolutely love this unique idea and what great keepsakes these will make. A great family gift idea as well! Get the tutorial at eighteen25: self portrait ornaments.
Tutorial: Embroidered felt gift tags
My old aunties called gift tags “to-froms.” I love these to-froms by Curbly for their stitchy goodness. I love them even more because each has a pocket on the back to hold a gift card or a bit of cash! … Read More...
Licorice Swizzle Stick
It’s the simplest ideas that are the most genius. I love this idea to dress up a cocktail (Christmas, sure, but any old time) with a swirl of red licorice lace. Find the idea HERE at Ladies Home Journal.
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DIY Lego Soap – Great Christmas Gift Idea
Christmas soap does not necessarily have to be about snowmen and candycanes. Kids love Lego with so why not make some lego soap to go in their stocking too!!! These are cool I bet there will be no problem getting … Read More...
Tutorial: Attic Window block
Leah from Quilted Delights shows how to make this traditional quilt block – Attic Window. This is a good choice for fussy piecing. Get the tutorial.
Image credit: Quilted Delights
Last minute gifts | Stitchy 2012 Calendar
If you still need a few more gifts for your friends and family – just one week from Christmas – check out this 2012 Calendar by Wendi Gratz of Shiny Happy World. It’s a digital download you’ll receive via … Read More...