I’m always on the hunt for DIY gifts that fit the people I know… Make your own calming tea and find links to packaging supplies HERE at Country Living.
Mutilated gingerbread
Bless their hearts! Of course these cookie people are screaming in horror. Look closely–they’ve lost limbs to nibblers! Go to the blog of their creator, Crooked Sister, to see more and get the link to the Etsy listing. But … Read More...
Gift idea: Easy child’s lap quilt
Donna at Quilt in Progress came up with a way to make a child’s quilt so that it goes together in under two hours. Brilliant! Go HERE to see how she did it.
Felt Glitter Trees
These Christmas trees make a beautiful decoration for your mantle or tablescape. I found these at Lorajean’s Magazine,: my christmas mantle. She has the tutorial here.
Looking for DIY Christmas tree decorations and crafts? Check these out
Tutorial: Folded fabric scrap Christmas tree
Teresa from My Patchwork shows how to use your scrap fabric to make a pretty Christmas tree. There’s no sewing required; instead you fold and pin the fabrics to a polystyrene cone form. Her example has greens at the bottom … Read More...
Robbie the Robin Christmas decoration tutorial
Who would not love this darling little Robin hanging on your Christmas three or as a special teacher gift? Dazie of “Dazie Delights” is sharing her creative tutorial with us. She tells us that it takes about 20 minutes and … Read More...
Project and Free Pattern: Advent Calendar
Advent calendars seem to be all the rage this year, I keep finding great project ideas for them. There She Goes stamps is sharing instructions and a free printable for make the boxes for there cute version of an advent … Read More...
Package Bow Wreath
Here’s a fun idea for a quick wreath! Pull out a package of shiny gift bows and create this sparking wreath for your door. Get the how to at Crafts ‘n things — Package Bow Wreath.
Sequin Christmas Trees
I love all the creative and inspiration ways to make Christmas trees and these are no exception. Check these pretty decorations out at Sweet C’s Designs — {give great gifts} Sequin Christmas Trees |.
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Holiday Painted Rug
Welcome friends and family this year with a cheerful, hand painted holiday welcome mat! Heather shows you exactly how she made this over at Twenty Something — Christmas Typography Painted Rug and Plates.
Christmas Gingerbread Lantern
What a lovely idea… I’m already picturing many, many grown-up versions at many, many a holiday party. Learn to make gingerbread lanterns HERE at Family Fun.
Looking for Christmas themed Cookie Cutters, then check these out.
Cheers!
It’s an ornament.
It’s a Bottle Decoration
It’s both!
It’s two gifts in one. Enjoy the contents of the bottle now and save the decorations to re-gift or to use for ornaments next year!
From Just Crafty Enough the pattern … Read More...
Felted balls giveaway By the Russian ETSY Team
DO NOT ENTER HERE!! Please go over to the Russian ETSY Team to enter this giveaway! These are so much fun and every little child or adult would love to have these. What could be better than a never melting … Read More...
Tutorial: Softie Christmas trees
Teresa at Patchwork and other sewing projects shows how to make these softie patchwork Christmas trees on her blog. So cute! Get the tutorial.
Image credit: Patchwork and other sewing projects
How to make retro fabulous recycled Christmas cards
I am a big fan of modern design and Margot the craftastic crafter behind the blog The Impatient Crafter has whipped up some positively retro fabulous recycled Christmas cards for this holiday season here in 2011. Check out her tutorials … Read More...
Project: Stamped and Framed Santa
This lovely vintage inspired home decor project comes from Karen McAlpine of Dreaming and Creating. Click here to find out how she transformed a boring photo frame into a wonderful stamped canvas.
-Heather
Tutorial: Whimsical patchwork elf stocking
Jamie from DIY Home Sweet Home shows how to make a patchwork elf stocking with a curled up toe and a zig-zag-y cuff. The mix of bright colors in her patchwork gives it a whimsical feel. The patchwork is fabulous, … Read More...
Cupcake Liner Christmas Trees
I just glanced over at my drawer full of cupcake liners for this one. Learn to make a cupcake liner Christmas tree (easily!) HERE at Tatertots and Jello, from guest blogger Desiree of The 36th Avenue. And learn to … Read More...
Sugary Snowmen
Geez, it’s almost impossible to make a snowman not look adorable. Make sugary edible snowmen HERE at Curbly, from Matthew Mead.
Stitch a candy village
Aimee Ray‘s design sense is undeniably sweet. So what could be more perfect than an Aimee Ray pattern for a felt-softie candy village. Go to to her little dear tracks blog post for more photos and the link to … Read More...