What’s better than perfectly decorated cookies from Sweetopia? A tutorial teaching you how to perfectly decorate cookies. Although, hmmm, I don’t know. It’s still a tough call. I mean, have you seen the perfectly decorated cookies from Sweetopia? Find … Read More...
Bread Tag Snowmen for Your Treat Bags
I am the type of person who is so frazzled and busy all the time, that I am in too big a hurry to finish simple tasks. I’m sure it’s annoying. I leave jars loosely replaced, I don’t fold the … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffled ribbon Christmas tree shirt
You can find a tutorial for this fun Christmas tree shirt over at Stuff by Ash. The tree is made from strips of ruffled ribbon. You won’t need more than a yard of any one ribbon, so you can … Read More...
How to make a foil pie tin rosette topiary centerpiece
As Jeromina wrote over at her blog Paper Plate and Plane, this is a “diva on a dime” pretty project. For all those who love working in metallic this decoration made from foil pie tin rosettes is beautiful! See how … Read More...
Yule
Celebrate Yule with this winter solstice fairy by Nenufar Blanco.
Tutorial and Freebie: Gift Tag Bows
These printable bows do double duty as gift tags. Ez from Creature Comforts explains how to use the printable file. Click here to go to the tutorial and freebie.
Tutorial: Christmas wreath keepsake photo pillow
Sharon from Sharon Sews created this sweet keepsake Christmas pillow with a photo of a new family member framed within a ribbon wreath. She shares a tutorial showing how she did it. Get the how-to.
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Soldier Cake Pops
Wow. That’s pretty much all I thought when I saw bakerella’s soldier cake pops. Wow.
Simple Candy Cane Bead Ornament
I’m pretty sure I made these as a kid. Chasing Fireflies has a simple tutorial so you and your children can make great memories and ornaments at the same time!
Handprint Reindeer Table Runner
Hideous! Dreadful! Stinky has a great idea for a gift for the impossible gift receiver; a handprint reindeer table runner. You could also make matching dish towels as well! An adorable keeper!
Let’s Make Ornaments!
The Magic Onions has 3 great posts for inspirational ornaments and a great gift.
Here, she shows you how to make a Toadstool Ornament.
And these dried flower ornaments will just shimmer in the lights.
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Artful Wishes with Cookie Dough and Sprinkles
I declare it a requirement to scroll through this New Year’s greeting from artist Christoph Niemann featured at the New York Times. Brilliant.
Cinnamon Dough Ornaments
I’ve never seen cinnamon dough before this year and now I see it everywhere. One I will have to try. Check out these gorgeous cinnamon dough ornaments and gift embellishments HERE at Domestifluff, complete with recipe and how-tos. {Spotted … Read More...
Sewn Paper Candy Pouches
And one more Amanda find: Sewn paper candy pouches. So easy and clever. Learn how to make them HERE at Peppermint Plum.
Christmas Cheese n’ Pasta
I love when I find new sites dedicated to edible crafts, especially when they are right in my inbox. Rosemary of A Mouse on the Table sent me a link to her treat-filled blog, and you’ll find such gems as … Read More...
How to make a paper tube snowflake
These are just so pretty and they come from such humble beginnings. See the great tutorial for making paper towel or bathroom tissue tube snowflake ornaments that Ashley sent in featured on her blog Chasing Fireflies.
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Freebie: Printable Gift Tags
These French language gift tags are available to be downloaded free from the Gedane blog. The blog is in French, simply click on each image to save to your computer. Click here to go to the download.
Monday Mosaic: Holiday Celebrations
Here are some lovely table setting ideas for the holidays – wine glasses, markers, coasters, beautiful glassware.
1. Faux Ceramic Colorful Coaster by XOCC
2. Floral Napkin Rings by Ayeletbeads
3. Festive Wine Charms by GimpyVicki
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Freebie: 2011 Owl Calendar
Shivani from My Owl Barn, has collaborated with 30 artists to create a free 2011 calendar that is customizable. Simply select which illustration you want for each month, then download the calendar file. Great for last minute gifts! Click … Read More...
Tutorial: Scrap fabric house ornament
Belle from Belle and Burger shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make these little scrap fabric house ornaments. Buttons and fussy-cut motifs give each little house its own personality. They’d be super cute on a Christmas tree, … Read More...