I have a small toilet paper roll cozy collection I have made but as yet I don’t have a Christmas one….until today! This adorable gnome is just the project I am looking for. Pop on over to the blog It’s … Read More...
How to use yarn to wrap little gifts
If you do any crafts with yarn you probably have a stash of leftovers. What a great way to use them up this holiday season. Also it could be a fun way to give yarn to a creative person you … Read More...
Color Changing Embossing
Amber used translucent embossing powders from Wow to create an amazing chameleon color changing effect on these holiday cards. The embossing shows a different color depending on what it’s over top so by ink blending her card background with different … Read More...
Happy Holidays
Dec. 1st Layout
Victoria Marie has challenged herself to document every day for the month of December. She sharing how she created her Dec. 1st page using cork for the number and adding vellum pages, photos and embellishments to the layout. The smaller … Read More...
Simple nativity scene people
I love the simplicity of this nativity set. I bet it would look as cute in any size you make it based on the size recycled wood you may have on hand. You could make it big for the yard … Read More...
Great way to upcycle a Christmas tree stand and more!
I have never thought of Christmas tree stands as pretty but all it takes is a coat of white paint and they look like cool modern industrial vase holders. Pop some greenery in them and they are transformed into beautiful … Read More...
Winter Foxes Card
One of my favorite new dies is the Tree House from Hello Bluebird, I can see myself using it for so many different cards with animals, fairies and more. I created this cute foxes in the snow scene card using … Read More...
Snowman Card with DIY Stencil Background
Stenciling is still a super trendy technique and there are lots you can buy but you can also make your very own stencils too. Katie created hers using clear acetate sheets and dies from Avery Elle. And she made a … Read More...
Dear Santa Layout
The soft cream and pastel colors on this sweet “Dear Santa” page add a retro vintage and girly touch. Perfect for Sheri’s photo of her daughter. I love how large she printed the photo with just a bit of pattern … Read More...
Cross Stitch a Nativity Scene for Christmas
Get into the true spirit of the holiday season with this lovely nativity cross stitch pattern from Cross Stitch Pattern.net.
It comes out to 75 by 100 stitches, or about 5 by 7 inches. As shown it’s worked in sort … Read More...
3″ x 8″ December Pocket Pages
If you’re looking to keep your scrapbooking quick and simple this holiday season then try out these fun 3″ x 8″ pocket pages. Designed by Ali Edwards it’s easy to trim and slip in photos, a bit of journaling and … Read More...
Darling vintage looking ice skates made out of recycled elements
I love how these ice skates look vintage but are made from things like twigs and paper clips. Go out for a walk or poke around your own yard for a bunch of twigs and then pop on over to … Read More...
5+ Santa Claus Card and Tag Ideas
The design team over at Sugar Pea created lots of different card and tag ideas using their Here Come Santa Claus stamp set. He’s perfect in scenes or with just a simple sentiment and is the right size for gift … Read More...
Winter Art Journal Page
This wonderful wintery journal page was created by Shari Carroll using mixed media supplies like pastes, paints, and gels and embellishments from Tim Holtz. I love the tree behind the vellum panel with the photo over top, it makes the … Read More...
Mini display cages made from champagne cork wires
I have always been a fan of the little chairs that are made from recycled champagne cork cages. Making them into a tiny display cage is so cute! Imagine I tiny bird and nest inside of this tiny cage. Fly … Read More...
Penguin Snow Globe Card
I used the adorable First Snow stamps and dies from Hello Bluebird, Snow Globe dies from Darice and shimmer watercolors to create this quick and easy Penguin Snow Globe Card. I filmed a video tutorial that you watch on … Read More...
Santa’s Village Card
Jenn used a masking technique with her stamps as well as to create the background on this cute Santa’s Village Card. It’s a great way to have the look of dimension but really only have one layer.
Santa Layout
I love the background on this Santa layout from Kim Jeffress, look closely and you’ll see it Santa’s beard and suit, so cute! I also love the fact that her boys asked Santa’s to get up and do The Floss … Read More...
Christmas tree made of mittens- great idea for donation collections
When I first spotted this pretty green tree I thought it was made of socks. But then after a closer look it is made of mittens. I thought it would be a great way to do a donation collection for … Read More...