This free printable is perfect for small Christmas gifts or in-class activities. The printable file comes in a black n white version for coloring in at home or in the classroom or you can print off a ready-made color version. … Read More...
The 16th annual One of a Kind Holiday Show in Chicago is Dec 1st-4th
Are you ready for Holiday shows? For those of you in or around Chicago, here’s a great one to attend and start buying those Christmas gifts!
The 16th annual One of a Kind Holiday Show is a 4-day show that … Read More...
Project: Paper Gingerbread House
How amazing is this 3D Gingerbread house from Anna-Karin?! She made this stunning holiday home decor project with lots of different die cuts from Sizzix. Visit her blog Layers of Ink for step by step photo directions.
-Heather
Tip: Adding Faux Stitching Lines to Die Cuts
If you love the look of dies that have the stitched look on the edges but don’t have them don’t worry! Gina K is here with a clever tip, she uses a rotary cutter on the edge of a regular … Read More...
How to make your own car air fresheners
I think today I have another first for me. I don’t think I have ever posted a tutorial on how to make a car air freshener. Well thanks to Gemma for sending in a link to her blog May Inspire … Read More...
Techniques: Santa’s Reindeer Card
Kelly Latevola will show you some masking and splatter techniques for an awesome starry night background, perfect for Santa’s reindeer to fly across. Check out her stamping techniques over on the Stamp Away with Me blog.
-Heather
How to make recycled pinecone pineapples
If you like to decorate for Christmas with unconventional themes and colors you may just fall in love with these pineapples made from recycled pinecones like I did. Pop on over to Britt and Co. for the easy tutorial on … Read More...
Mini Pumpkin Pies
Are you like me and forget to leave room for dessert? I’m even more guilty during the holidays. I have just enough room for one bite. These mini pies are perfect for the holidays or potlucks. Serene at House of … Read More...
Review and Giveaway: A Somerset Holiday Magazine
It’s never too early to start planning or even working on projects for the upcoming holiday season. Stampington and Company is here to help get you started with ideas, projects and inspiration in their new magazine, A Somerset Holiday.… Read More...
Project: Small Tote made with Envelope Punch Board Tool
If you have one of those cool envelope punch boards you can make lots more then just envelopes with it. This project uses it to make an adorable little tote, perfect for storage or gift giving. Visit Splitcoast Stampers for … Read More...
Project: Snowman Triple Easel Card
Get a jump start on holiday and winter cards with this super cute triple easel card. I love all the details and dimensions on this card! You can find directions and a link to a Youtube video over on the … Read More...
Project: Holiday Card with Critters and Ombre’ Colors
A gradient of color, also known as ombre’, is a really popular look right now. There are ombre’ ink pads or you can use you own color combos to get this cool look. Hero Arts has a fun holiday card … Read More...
Recycled pine cone owl
This is almost as cute as those cute baby animal videos that you find yourself watching and can’t stop. I want to make a whole family of these little guys and all I have to do is pick up pine … Read More...
Homemade DIY Extracts
Since it is July 25th, I decided to do some Christmas recipes along with my other recipes. If you don’t craft, you wouldn’t understand the need to start making items for the Christmas holiday in July. Many start now to … Read More...
Christmas in July- 33 Fun recycled Christmas crafts
I can’t stop thinking about Christmas crafts. I really want to make some new and interesting things this year. That means I am looking now in July for ideas and inspiration. Pop on over to Deavita for a great collection … Read More...
Christmas in July- How to make a recycled saw Christmas tree decoration
I hope you are a fan of Christmas in July posts. I am in the mood to craft Christmas. As a recycled crafter we need to collect up our recycled supplies and by gathering our ideas now in the summer … Read More...
Free pattern: Argyle Christmas Quilt
Meredith, of Olivia Jane Handcrafted, showcases fabric from the Argyle Christmas collection in her merry quilt. Sizable diamonds carefully laid out gives each piece a chance to shine (excuse the pun).
Start now and you’ll have it ready to deck … Read More...
DIY Colorful Glitter Valentine’s Ornaments
How fun are these glitter Valentine ornaments that Amy from Delineate your Dwelling made? That neon glitter is so fun, don’t you think?
Amy says ornaments aren’t only for Christmas, and I totally agree! She had a few spare frosted … Read More...
Simple Paper Bag Gift Wrap
Hey everyone, Happy New Years Eve! If you’re going to any parties tonight and bringing a hostess gift along with you, then you may want to check out this tutorial on how to pretty up a simple paper bag by … Read More...
Merry Christmas Indie Crafters!
I want to say a huge Merry Christmas to all of my fellow crafters! I hope you have a fantastic holiday. I plan to spend it with my family, crfating and maybe coloring in one of my new adult coloring … Read More...