I don’t post features of clever food artists nearly enough, so it’s time to amend that. Check out the work of Sweet Sugar Belle. And check out her blog, The Sweet Adventures of Sugarbelle, HERE. The detail is stunning! … Read More...
Tutorial: Scalloped poinsettia garland
Kimara from Wee Folk Art shows how to make a lovely poinsettia garland for the holidays. The scallops are a unique take on a hanging garland. Instead of ribbons draping from a mantel, this garland is made up of a … Read More...
‘Mini-Monet’ Child’s Art Ornament
This tutorial shows you how to turn your children’s art into adorable Christmas ornaments. Head on over to- OCD- Obsessive Crafting Disorder to see how you and your children can make beautiful decorations for your tree!
Handprint Snowman Ornaments
Oh my gosh, why didn’t I think of this? That’s what you are going to say to yourself after looking at this adorable ornament from Stephanie over at Full of Great Ideas. These would make really great gifts for … Read More...
DIY Paintbrush Santas
Aren’t these too cute? Suzy from Suzy’s Artsy-Craftsy Sitcom took some paintbrushes, cardstock, paint and glue to make these whimsical Santa ornaments. Suzy took an ornament she had received in an ornament exchange several years ago, recreated it and put … Read More...
Holiday Craft: Felt stockings & Felt Holly Garland DIY
Check out two wonderful holiday crafting ideas from Women’s Day. With these two complete tutorials and templates you will have the mantel decorated in a flash. You can choice any colors that fit your décor and surprise your family … Read More...
Tutorial: Scrap fabric gnome dolls
Virginia from Gingercake shows how to make these cute little gnomes with scrap fabric bodies. They’re quick to make and sooo sweet! You could easily turn them into Christmas ornaments with the addition of a little hanging loop on his … Read More...
Free Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Cute book ornaments to trim your tree
Kirstin and Jordan from KojoDesigns guest blogs over at Creation Corner with a tutorial showing how to stitch fabric and paper together to make cute little book ornaments for your Christmas tree. The insides of the book are made out … Read More...
Make Easy Felt Ornaments for Christmas
Better Homes & Garden is showing amazing ideas on how to make 22 Easy Felt Ornaments for Christmas! I love them all! These look like projects that could use up spare pieces of left over felt. Why not try some … Read More...
Tutorial: Sock snowman Christmas ornament
Sheri from Childmade shares a tutorial for making a snowman Christmas ornmanet from a sock. So cute! Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Childmade]
Gift Guide: Chopsticks
More gift ideas… How about chopsticks? Find a roundup of 12 fun chopsticks HERE at Oddee. Shown are light saber chopsticks
, zoo animal chopsticks
, and chopstick glasses, but not the chopsticks bra. Really. (Not sure those glasses … Read More...
Project: Stamped Ceramic Ornament
Here’s another wonderful project from Sharon over at the Created by You Blog, a pretty stamped ceramic holiday ornament. Find the instructions by clicking here.
-Heather
Cookware Gifts for Foodies
Too early for a gift guide? Find a collection of favorite cookware from celebrity chefs HERE at Yumsugar, including these oil and vinegar cruets from Rachael Ray and a bamboo cutting board from Curtis Stone
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Snowman Party
As one who adores snow, I’m already thinking of excuses to throw a snowman party. My melting snowman cookie was featured in this collection of ideas for a snowy Christmas party HERE at Kids Parties 1-2-3. You’ll also find ideas … Read More...
Inspired Ideas for Christmas
I am begging you. Plea
se, please, please CLICK HERE immediately to view the Christmas issue of Inspired Ideas online magazine.The muffin tin advent calendar, cookie cutter jewelry and snowflake cake shown here (the edible craftiest that I think … Read More...
New Release: Cat’s Life Press Stamps
Cat’s Life Press has some new rubber stamps just released for Holiday, birthday, seals, calendars, ATC’s and more. Click here to see what’s new. My personal fave is this holiday kitty and bunny, so cute!!
-Heather
DIY Felt Christmas Stockings
Martha Stewart has the cutest felt stockings for you to make. These festive felt stockings are a simple-to-sew craft perfect for decorating your home or giving as a gift to family and friends. Watch the video or download the pattern … Read More...
Tutorial: Poinsettia throw pillow
Tristin from Spartan Living shows how to make a pretty poinsettia throw pillow for the holidays. She was inspired by a similar pillow at Pottery Barn. Their version cost $29, but she made hers for just $3. Get the how-to… Read More...
How to stitch 500 cards before Christmas
Let’s say you’d like to make hand-stitched greeting cards for an upcoming holiday, but your address list is far too long — you’ll never get that many cards done in time. Take a clue from Mollie of Wild Olive and … Read More...
Freebie: Holiday Digital Stamps
Visit the Ladybug and Friends blog to download several darling Holiday digital stamps for free. Click here for the download and some ideas too.
-Heather
Looking for more digital stamps and SVG files? We love using the Design bundle to … Read More...