Sew Happy Me is hosting a Christmas Sew Along starting September 23, lasting 8 weeks. You’ll stitch seven blocks then join them into a bunting. Click HERE to see more.
Tip: Add Multi Colors To Stamps
Jenyfur shares a quick and easy tip on the Penny Black blog for adding multiple colors to solid stamps. Wow, this technique really makes the image pop!
-Heather
Stitch some tiny ornaments
Check out these clever mini-ornaments by Pinta. Although she doesn’t share her technique with us, I think any experienced needleworker could adapt the idea for package tie-ons and tree decorations. See more photos at her post.
Tutorial: Gingerbread girl ornament
Troublet of The Trouble with Crafting has started a series of tutorials for simple, stash-busting Christmas ornaments. First up is this sweet felt gingerbread girl. Great for a gift, as a gift tie-on, or for your own tree. See the … Read More...
Felt Birdie Ornaments DIY
Since it is 95 degrees here I thought a pretty white birdie Christmas ornament would be refreshing. NOT! But, I can dream! Birdie Ornaments make your tree look special and unique and you’ll have a blast using your creativity to … Read More...
Felt Covered Christmas Ornament
I am skipping Halloween and Thanksgiving today because as crafters we are always on the lookout for special holiday crafts. I think this Christmas Ornament is lovely. Not everyone has just red and green for Christmas; my theme is lime … Read More...
How to make a christmas tree from recycled pants
Now this has got to be one of the most extreme transformations I have seen in a while! And with it never too soon to start your Christmas card crafting here is a great tutorial on how to make a … Read More...
Chrysanthemum Salad and a Christmas on the Farm Giveaway
The summer has flown so quickly. At this rate, Christmas will be here in the blink of an eye! Visit Craftside to enter to win a copy of Christmas on the Farm: A Collection of Favorite Recipes
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felt cookie cutter ornaments
Since July is coming to an end I want to squeeze in one more “Christmas in July” project. The instructions for this project by Brett Bara can be found on Design Sponge. Few things spark nostalgia like favorite family recipes, … Read More...
Christmas in July; Decorations Made from Felt, Tutorials
It’s July and we are sweating here in most of the states in the USA and some snow would feel pretty good today @96 degrees; so how about Christmas in July. Better Homes & Gardens are offering some fun and … Read More...
Ice Ornaments
I love these fruit-filled ice ornaments from Everyday Art (I know, I’m stretching the Edible Crafts definition, but i did say “fruit-filled”). Learn to make them HERE. (spotted on Gooseberry Patch)
Freebie: Gift Tags
The Holidays have gone by but I still wanted to share these printable gift tags. You can save them for next time! They were created by Maemae Paperie for a gift wrap feature on the Grey Likes Weddings blog. Click … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour – Chit Chat With Santa
Inspiration du Jour – Peace
Peace by artidodo. Get even more inspiration from her gallery and blog.
Wood Block Snowman Family
How adorable is this? I think the thing that first caught my eye was the fact that the bodies aren’t white, but that have scrapbook paper on them. We seem so trained to only make snowmen white that I just … Read More...
Candle Cake
Learn how to make this amazing candle cake (with a real candle) HERE at Duff.com (as in, Duff of Charm City Cakes and Ace of Cakes), including a downloadable pdf.
Inspiration du Jour – Noel Printer’s Tray
Snowman Stew
All the snowmen that make their appearance on this site are usually sugary sweet in form, so I’m always intrigued by savory versions. Who knew stew could be so cute? Find the how-tos for making Snowman Stew HERE at Cute … Read More...
From Boring to Spectacular – Holiday Hurricane
If you’re like me, you’ve spent a considerable amount of time in front of the spray paint display at the craft store, or even better yet, at Home Depot. It’s really amazing what’s available these days, from appliance paint to … Read More...
Recycled Christmas Card Thank You Notes
Red Ted Art has a great craft for using old wrapping paper scraps, or any other Christmas paper to create cute note cards. Time to get writing!
