There are actually three separate tutorials on The Ivy Cottage Blog for some great holiday candles. These Ice Crystal Candles, Glitter Striped Candles and Tissue Paper Candles. Be sure to check them all out at The Ivy Cottage Blog: Three … Read More...
Book Page Bird Ornament
Stephanie Lynn from Under The Table and Dreaming shares how to make this lovely antique looking bird ornament using recycled book pages. A great idea for Christmas gifts! Recycled Book Page Bird Ornament {No.2}.
Snowglobe Cookies
It’s simply a good idea to make snowglobe cookies stand up like, you know, snow globes. These are supercute to boot. Learn to make snowglobe cookies HERE at Cut Out and Keep, by Crazy About Cookies. {spotted by … Read More...
Free pattern: Fleece Santa hat
You can find a free pattern and tutorial for making at fur-trimmed Santa hat at Fleece Fun. The pattern is available in sizes for babies, children, and adults. In addition to the pattern and written tutorial, there is also a … Read More...
Christmas Felt Reindeer Wreath Tutorial
I am sure your guests will be delighted when they are greeted by this adorable Reindeer Wreath from “FaveCrafts” By: Debi Schmitz for Styrofoam. She has written instruction and a downloadable template for the Reindeer. Enjoy!
Popsicle Stick Christmas Wreath
Here’s a fun simple craft you can do with your kids using popsicle sticks
! This wreath would be perfect on your child’s bedroom door to help welcome in the holiday season! Head on over to FunLab Blog for the … Read More...
DROPS felted slippers for Christmas FREE pattern
Drop always has the newest and the coolest knit and crochet patterns for us. These “felted slippers” would look so amazing Christmas morning when you open all your gifts. Don’t forget keeping the little ones feet warm and … Read More...
Mason Jar Snowmen
Decoupage some tissue paper onto empty jars, use a Styrofoam ball for a head and you have instant snowman decorations! See these cute guys and get the instructions over at Weeping Cherries — A Very Merry Mason Jar Monday!.
Epsom Salt Mason Jar Candles
Easy peasy and very beautiful. use empty mason jars filled halfway with epsom salts
, add a votive candle and add some festive decor to your home. See them at The Inspired Room — Easy Christmas & Winter Craft: Mason … Read More...
Gingerhaus Kit
While a gingerbread house of this grandeur ordinarily seems too intimidating and time-consuming for me, all you gotta do is package it in kit form, and I change my tune. Now I want this. Find the Gingerhaus Manor Baking kit … Read More...
Felt Mini Top Hat Ornament tutorial
Angel of FleeceFun is taking part in “Craft Snob” Ornament Parade this year with her stunning felt top hat Christmas tree ornament tutorial. “Craft Snob” is having a “Handmade Ornament Parade”, a month long procession packed with all the homemade … Read More...
Monogrammed Woolens hats and mittens
My friend has just started doing this on her felted slippers and the results are amazing. Start with clean 100 percent woolen accessories. Go to Martha Stewart’s for complete instructions, your options with this technique are endless. Dress up … Read More...
Tutorial: Painted and stitched canvas Christmas ornaments
Melony from Mel Designs shows how to create one of a kind Christmas ornaments out of canvas and burlap. The plain fabric is painted, stitched, and embellished to create a layered, collage-y decoration for your tree. Get the tutorial.… Read More...
How to upcycle old napkin rings into fab new ones for Thanksgiving and Christmas
We all have them, boring or out of style napkin rings. why not get dig them out and give them a face lift using the fun idea Carol sent in featured on her blog on how to upcycle old napkin … Read More...
Project: Winter Branch Card
W Plus 9 Designs shares a video tutorial for making this winter branch card. I love the “faux snow” using Glossy Accents and glitter, it makes the perfect sparkly touch!
-Heather
WikiStix – The Perfect Crafty Christmas Gift
We (my 2 and 4 year old kids) just had the pleasure of playing with WikiStix One of a kind Creatables . What are they? Literally sticks that stick. You can bend them, shape them, stick them to paper, stick … Read More...
Tutorial: One Horse Open Sleigh | Block 27
Sunni Bolger from Love Affair with my Brother designed this quilt block, number 27, as part of Quilting Gallery’s Celebrate Christmas Quilt Along and Super Deals for Quilters. Click HERE to read Sunni’s interview and get a good deal … Read More...
The Holiday Issue of Bird’s Party Magazine
I can’t help it. I keep going back to the latest holiday issue of Bird’s Party magazine. It’s filled with a ridiculous amount of detail, definitely a must-read for inspiration if you’re hosting any sort of holiday party this year. … Read More...
Candy Cane Wreath
I’m not sure if I can express in words how much I love this wreath. There’s something about the crisp white and vibrant red matched with that beautiful black satiny bow that makes my heart go pitty pat. I really … Read More...
Easy Christmas Cheese Reindeer
A two second, cute-as-can-be appetizer for Christmas… cheesey reindeers! Find the how-tos HERE at Cute Food for Kids.
You will need Cheese triangles
to make these Easy Reindeer for Christmas treats.