Yes, this cranberry salsa created by Suzie of Avoiding the Laundry looks wonderfully unique and yummy (find the recipe HERE), but I’m also going to nudge you over to Avoiding the Laundry just to browse all the great … Read More...
Free pattern: Tatted ice skates
Sharon of Sharon’s Tatted Lace is sharing her pattern for these sweet tatted ice skates. She says,
… Read More...I thought I’d make these skates wearable instead of as ornaments, so I added a tiny pair of holly leaves to hide the
Tutorial: Zipper Christmas tree applique
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...
Tutorial: LED-lit Christmas tree applique
the_gella has posted a timely tutorial on Instructables. She says,
… Read More...Inspired by Becky Stern’s Electronic Embroidery Tutorial, this pattern uses LEDs as the string of lights on a felt Christmas tree applique. I’ve included a tree pattern that fits 8″
Free chart: Christmas needlepoint
Cheryl Fall, needlepoint editor at About.com, has posted a free chart for this charming little Christmas project. You still have time to stitch this up for a special gift. Get the chart.
Looking for more Christmas Embroidery … 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...
How to recycle an old decoration with twisting and wrapping with fabric
Surface treatments really can transform an object from something dull to something WOW! That’s what the clever crafter of the blog Copy Cat Crafts has done by taking an old reindeer and wrapping it with twisted fabric. See how to … 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
Review and Giveaway of New Books from Creating Keepsakes
Jill at a Matter of Memories has posted reviews of these two books from Creating Keepsakes
. She is also giving away one copy of each. The giveaway closes this Thursday December 9th, 2010. Click here to go to the … Read More...
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...