Here’s an early Christmas gift for you! Ellie of Bustle and Sew is sharing the pattern for this adorable felt-applique-and-embroidery design. The pattern includes two versions: deer (shown here) and little foxes. Go to Ellie’s blog post for the link … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Christmas cottage wall hanging
Janet M. Davies (JMD Designs) made this sweet wall hanging as a holiday decoration for her home. Now she’s sharing the tutorial and pattern so we can make one, too! Get the tute and pattern.
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Giveaway: Advent Calendar Kit
Aly Dosdall is giving away the Advent Calendar kit from Stampin’ Up shown above. To enter leave her a comment before next Monday November 22nd, 2010. Click here to go to the giveaway post.
DIY: Pepperminty Bark Soap
Soap Queen shares a wonderful tutorial perfect for the holidays…learn how to create a Pepperminty Bark Soap here.
*Note: This is my last post as Bath & Body editor for Craft Gossip. Thank you to all of you who … Read More...
Free pattern: Peppermint Swirl Christmas Tree
This felt Peppermint Swirly Christmas Tree by Jennie from allsorts and Loopsies is all kinds of cuteness. She shares a free pattern so you can make one of your own. Go to the free pattern.
[photo from allsorts]
Edible Gifts from The Kitchn
Find a great roundup of homemade, edible gifts HERE at the kitchn, such as homemade tea blends or cake in a jar.
Cashmere and Herb Handmade Ornaments
The Magic Onions has a great tutorial for making handmade ornaments your children can make from start to finish. I just love all of the natural materials in this craft. Enjoy!
How to make a recycled thread spool advent calendar kit
I love old spools of thread and I am always on the lookout for fun ways to use them. Over at the blog Just Something I Made there is a super cute idea for making an Advent Calendar with them. … Read More...
Three Easy Embellishments for Ready-Made Felt Christmas Stockings
This could be posted under “Dollar Store Crafts” because you can pick these up at the Dollar store and then go to town with your personal decorations. What a good idea! Transform ready-made felt stockings into Merry Christmas decorations with … Read More...
Free pattern: Elf stockings
Charlotte from The Charlotte Letters shares a free pattern for making an elf stocking. I love the scalloped cuff and the whimsical curled toe! Get the pattern.
[photo from The Charlotte Letters]
Freebie: Downloads from West Elm
Dry Erase Letters to Santa
One of my favorite blogs is Crap I’ve Made. Here, she gives a great way for you to let your children change their mind while also practicing letter writing…to Santa! Genius idea.
Stitch a family tradition
Christy of From Glitter to Gumdrops shares with us the story of her friend Mary’s holiday tablecloth. Christy says,
… Read More...In 1976, she bought a king size, white sheet, and brought it to her yearly family holiday (her first spent with
Free pattern: Regency silhouette Christmas ornaments
These Regency-esque silhouette ornaments by Colleen from The Magic Bean evoke images of Christmases past. She shares a free pattern and tutorial so you can make a set for your own tree, or perhaps to give as a Christmas gift. … Read More...
Tutorial: Bottle Cap Ornaments
Katie at Punk Projects shows how to create bottle cap ornaments. Hers are Star Trek themed, but you can substitute any images. Click here to go to the tutorial.
Ballard Knockoff Burlap Bird Ornament
Heather from Me Making Do guest posted at The Country Chic Cottage and shared how to make these adorable burlap bird ornaments. You can see the Ballard originals and get the burlap bird ornament tutorial here.
DIY Felt Gift Envelopes & Felt Mistletoe Gift Seals
Martha always offers the most amazing ideas for any holiday such as the following with complete instructions and templates for each project.
Felt Gift Envelopes – Martha Stewart Crafts
Use odd bits of felt and ribbon (wide grosgrain works well) … Read More...
How to make a snowman and Christmas tree out of recycled bottle caps
Pop (pun intended) over to Linda’s blog to see how she transformed plastic soda and water bottle tops (along with a bit of t-shirt) into a cute snowman and Christmas tree.
Looking for more ways to refashion t-shirts? check out … Read More...
Cinnamon Cabin Cookies
Find the recipe for these adorable Cinnamon Cabin Cookies HERE at Munchkin Munchies, as spotted from the Land O’ Lakes site. And thanks, Munchkin Munchies, for bringing me over to Land O’ Lakes! I pretty much exclusively use their … Read More...