CraftStylish challenges you to make your own Christmas decorations and gifts this year. They’re providing inspiration and tutorials through a special holiday blog. Upload photos to their contest gallery, and you stand a chance to win a prize package worth … Read More...
Shopping for Clayers
As a polymer clay artist what clay related thing would you love to see under your tree? I have a couple items on my wish list:
- Some of Penni Jo’s molds. Or lots of them.
- The DREAM Machine.
Fancied Up Mason Jar Lids to Package Your Edible Gifts
I find this idea for festive-topped mason jar gifts so utterly easy and fabulous. I must do this this year. Find the how-tos to liven up mason jar lids HERE at You Are My Fave.
How to Make a Stuffed Buche de Noel part1 & 2
I love this project from “craftstylish” by Erika Kern, contributor. What a lovely addition to our holiday décor. Erika has made this tutorial in 2 parts so be sure to check out both. Part 1 and Part 2. Erika … Read More...
Tutorial: Faux chenille candy cane striped Christmas stockings
Tricia from Leafy Treetop Shop and Leafy Treetop Spot shows how she made these cute candy cane striped Christmas stockings using a faux chenille technique. Get the tute.
[photo from Leafy Treetop Spot]
Candle Quartet
How to make owl ornaments out of seeds from the yard
At the blog My Very Educated Mother there is such a cute idea for all those owl lovers out there. Erin went out to the yard and collected up some of Mother Nature’s finest bits to work with to make … Read More...
Wreath Cookies
I made these wreath cookies using the same cookie decorating method I used for these Christmas tree cookie pops. That is, simple. Find the how-tos HERE.
Hearts and Swirls Biscornu
Tutorial: Holiday tees with temporary embellishments
Holiday shirts are soo cute, and kids love them – but at best you’ll get about a month’s worth of wear out of them. Maridith from Strictly Homemade guest blogs at Seamingly Smitten with a tutorial showing how to make … Read More...
Tutorial: Petite Purse Ornament
Michele from Michele Made Me guest blogs in the Haul Out The Holly series at Gwenny Penny with a tutorial showing how to make her Petite Purse Ornament. It’s made from small pieces of fabric, so you can probably find … Read More...
Project: Treat Box Card
This wonderful project is a card and treat box in one, how clever! You can download the instructional pdf from Inky Antics and make some yourself. These would perfect for teacher or co-wokers gifts!
-Heather
Tutorial: Hexie snowflake
Nova of a cuppa and a catch up teased us with a peek at her sweet hexie ornament–simple perfection. I’m so glad she decided to show us how it’s made. See her tute.
DIY Snowman Poop Soap With Free Printable Tag Download
I came across this via Organized Christmas. This inexpensive holiday gag gift is easy to make for office gifts, Secret Santa exchanges or stocking stuffers. To make Snowman Poop simply follow the easy Snowman Soap Suprise Balls recipe I … Read More...
DIY Snowball Soap Surprise
If you are looking for a gift idea this christmas that the kids can make from items you have in your home right now. You have to try these “Snowball Soap Suprise” soap balls. All you need is a … Read More...
Make a Folded Felt Gift Box Tutorial
Diy maven created a “Curbly Original” fell in love and redesigned a high priced felt flatpack breadbasket “pictured above” sold at Teroforma and cleverly designed her own which is very impressive. Her intent was not to make a breadbasket, but … Read More...
Project: Ribbon Stocking Ornament
Oh, how I adore projects made with ribbon! This one from Nicole Magouirk blew me away! She covered cardstock inadhesive, then laid down ribbons and ran the whole thing through her die cut machine to make a gorgeous … Read More...
DIY Lotion Or Soap In A Handmade Mason Jar
Check out this, how cool, I love it ! Why not make this yourself for a crafty gift idea. Lets face it Kris Kringle can sometimes be a gamble can’t it. I love the idea of making gifts rather than … Read More...
Paper Christmas Trees
These pretty paper Christmas trees would be a great addition to your holiday decor. Head over to The Lovely Cupboard for the tutorial — DIY Paper Trees.
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Gum Holly Cupcake Toppers
Hmmm, the second case of gum-as-decoration I’ve seen of late…. Could gum be the untapped decorating tool? Make these easy, cute holly cupcake toppers HERE at The Seven Year Cottage.