Amanda from I Sew, Do You? shows how she created an adorable Christmas tree applique out of a green zipper. She put it on a little baby bib (cute!), but you could also put one on a t-shirt or a … Read More...
DIY: Tiny Trees dressed up
Thanks to alert blogger Kathy from Quilts, Bags, Gardens and Me I know about these fabric trees over at Mama Mel Loves. Make your own, get the know-how.
Tutorial: Fabric Chain garland
This fabric chain garland is sitting pretty. I spied this adorable holiday decor at Moda Bake Shop; recipe by Debbie Duckworth. They are so well made (sturdy) I could see these enlarged into wrist cuffs. Get the recipe.
Yo-Yo Christmas Tree: variation on a tute
The talent behind Dill Pickle Picnic made this cheery Yo-Yo Christmas Tree from a tutorial at Kiwi at Heart. Visit her post to read more.
Snowman Biscuits (as in Biscuits, not Cookies)
I have to agree with C
ute As a Fox Creations that non-sweet snowman are hard to come by. When I saw the title in my inbox, my first assumption was that the blogger must be from across the sea … Read More...
Pink Pizzazz Felted Sweater Purse
A recycled felted wool sweater produces this ultra mod Pink Pizzazz Felted Sweater Purse. Use fashion rings to attach a pink striped handle, sew in a zipper closure, and add a buckle strap for a decorative touch. Using any colored … Read More...
“Christmas Day” art quilt kit
Frieda from a Walk in the Woods not only had this lovely art quilt, Christmas Day, featured in Quilters Newsletter, she’s offering it in a kit. I want it, you can get it here.
More Snowflakes and Canes
In poking through my notes I found other Fimo snowflake and snowflake cane tutorials including the lovely one above!
- Leigh’s Snowflake decoration tutorial – and there are DOZENS of tutorials on Polymer Clay Central
- Eugena’s – this one is nice
Santa Christmas Party Trail Mix
I’m trying really, really hard to stop overusing the words “cute” and “genius,” but it’s just dang impossible with all you clever bakers out there. Case in point: Santa Party Mix from cookies and cups. Please just look at … Read More...
Project: Stamped Gift Card Holder
Make giving a gift card just a little bit more special by stamping a cute card holder for it. Find instructions for this fun holder here on the Penny Black blog.
-Heather
How to make a recycled wool felted sweater wreath
I had such a hard time picking what single picture to share with you here, they were all so yummy! So what I’m saying is pop on over to the blog Green Eyed Monster for tons of great pictures of … Read More...
Quick-to-stitch CS Santa
Debbie of Woolen Sails has created a mini version of her Santa cross-stitch design for quick holiday stitching. Get the chart.
Gingerbread Man Cake
When Amanda sent me this Gingerbread Man Cake from The English Kitchen, I was pretty smitten for several reasons. He looks chocolatey yummy, he’s such a classic, the blogger includes the recipe and how-tos, and I’ll admit I’m a bit … Read More...
Giveaway: Digital Christmas Card Plus 24 Prints
Peppermint Creative has teamed up with Pages to Treasure for this Christmas Card giveaway. The winner will receive the digital card template of his or her choice, plus 24 prints of their card. Entries close December 7th 2010. Click here … Read More...
Holiday Project Parade with Henry Glass
In progress through Dec 7th is a Henry Glass Holiday Project Parade. Every day a designer will share a project and at the end of the event there will be a giveaway. Get further details and links to designers here… Read More...
Freebie: Printable Chritsmas Poster
You can download this free printable poster from Craftily Ever After. There are also two others in the same series available. Click here to go to the download.
Monday Mosaic: Winter Wonderland
1. Cowl with polymer clay buttons by Gypseatree 2. Snowman cake toppers by FliepsieBieps 3. Silent snow doll by Dollproject 4. Snowman buttons by TessaAnn
Starting this wintry week off with some lovely winter themed clay by a few talented … Read More...
Peppermint Candy Wreath
I’ve featured quite a few wreath ideas here on Craft Gossip. I also recently posted some delicious peppermint ideas from Etsy. So when I saw this simply sweet wreath featured on Fudge Ripple I knew I had to share … Read More...
Holiday Kissing Ball
Inspired by Victorian holiday decor, Carolyn from Homework made this lovely Kissing Ball. The flowers are made from cotton quilt batting. Brilliant. Find out more here.
How to Ship Cookies
Find an information packed lesson in how to ship cookies for the holidays HERE at Chow.