Here’s a super quick project that’s perfect for any other knitters or yarn crafters on your list.
Red Heart has a free pattern for a knit basket of yarn ornament that is quick and easy to make.
It’s a good … Read More...
Christmas-Themed Lego Mosaics
I love all kinds of Lego challenges, and my daughter is a huge building fan, too, so I’m definitely printing out these Lego mosaics from Childhood 101.
These cute designs feature Santa, a reindeer and a Christmas tree, and allow … Read More...
A Sweet Mitten Embroidery Pattern for Practice
We don’t delve into embroidery over here all that much, but every now and then I can’t resist.
This little project from Pam Ash designs is a great way to practice different embroidery stitches. The pattern features a pair of … Read More...
Recycled hangers can make a great Christmas tree
Sometimes you spot something that just makes you smile. That’s the case with this recycled coat hanger Christmas tree. I bet there are all sorts of possibilities like I have some vintage yarn covered hangers that could be really kitchy. … Read More...
Download: Snowman Digital Stamp
These kids are having so much fun with the snowman they built! You can download a color or black and white version of this fun snowman digital stamp for FREE over on the Dearie Dolls Digi Stamps blog, click here … Read More...
A Cool Gift You Can Cross Stitch
Normally we think of cross stitching as happening on gridded fabric, but you can cross stitch anything that has holes, as we have seen from stitched peg boards and chain-link fences and other amazing large-scale projects.
You can also add … Read More...
How to make wood triangle Christmas trees
If you like to make beautiful Christmas decorations that lean toward the minimalist style these triangles with little tiny dots may be just the project for you. I bet they would look great in any color combination you choose.
Pop … Read More...
Christmas decor from nature
If you like to add a bit of the outdoors inside with your holiday decor simply go out and grab a large branch, a hand full of little sticks and a sprig of pine needles and you are on your … Read More...
More on Cross-Stitched Gift Tags
Not too long ago I shared a post about cross-stitching gift tags that used little sampler freebies from a magazine, but I suggested that it wouldn’t be too hard to do something similar on your own.
Since then I found … Read More...
Easy and Cute Snowglobe Craft
Here’s a great project idea for art teachers looking for something winter themed but not necessarily Christmas themed to do with kids. Or it would be great fun to do with your own kid at home.
Fireflies and Mudpies has … Read More...
Download and Project: Journal Page with Reindeer Digital Stamp
Marta Lapkowska has this adorable Holiday Reindeer digital stamp to download for FREE and she’s also got a project tutorial showing how to use it on a journaling page. Visit her blog Artisty Craftsy for the download and directions.
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Fingerprint Clay Ornaments
Jessica of Cutesy Crafts has a simple heirloom project: fingerprint ornaments. She discusses how even well conditioned Fimo Soft was too firm for her kiddos to use but I’d still recommend it or Sculpey 3 for kids anyways. Younger … Read More...
Project: Holiday Card with All Over Stamped Background
Designer Laura Bassen will show you how to use a stamp positioner to make it easy to line up a boarder stamp to create a seamless all over background pattern. She’s also got complete card directions for these lovely holiday … Read More...
Little Stockings to Knit by the Bunch
This time of year we really do have to be realistic about the amount of time we have for knitting and the things we can actually get done.
It’s not the time to decide to stitch a pair of fingerless … Read More...
Project: 1/2 Page Easel Card
Over on the Stempeleinmaleins blog you’ll find complete cutting, scoring and folding directions to make a fun 1/2 page easel card where 1 /2 of the card slides up to form and easel and reveals images underneath. There’s also loads … Read More...
A Great Scarf You Can Knit in a Day (Really)
I’m not saying I recommend this course of action, but I did recently learn that it is possible to knit a scarf — not even with bulky yarn! — in a day.
These are the things you do when … Read More...
Tinkering Trees: An Easy STEM Activity
Here’s a holiday/winter STEM idea that adults will love trying as much as kids.
Left Brain Craft Brain has all the details for making an invitation to build tinkering trees.
These are pretty easy setup, particularly if you’re at … Read More...
Christmas Joy wood blocks embellished with buttons and beads
Nothing adds more fun to painted wood than buttons, beads, sequins and half pearl dots from Buttons Galore and More!
They are perfect for adding details to projects of all sorts materials. In this case I painted wood blocks, … Read More...
Project: Recycled Tape Roll Gift Box
When you’re done with that big roll of package or masking tape don’t throw away the chip board center. Dina Kowal has come up with a terrific way to recycle that tape roll and turn it into a pretty little … Read More...
Candy Cane Counting and Fine Motor Game
Now that it’s almost December it’s time to break out all the holiday-themed activities.
This one is super simple but lots of fun: candy cane counting from Mom Inspired Life.
All you need is pipe cleaners and beads, and kids … Read More...