Amanda fromKitschy Coo shows how to make a set of simple leather Christmas ornaments. The only sewing required is to stitch any accents or trim down to the leather shape. If you wanted to make this a completely no-sew … Read More...
How to make a recycled glass bowl snowman
This snowman would look cute as a decoration all winter not just for Christmas. Over at the blog Design Decor there is a great tutorial on how to make a recycled glass bowl snowman that looks as cute without lights … Read More...
Tutorial: Vintage Look Ornaments
This tutorial uses metal leaf / foil that is slightly distressed to achieve a vintage look. I would experiment with the leaf on different coloured base clay (black probably or dark brown). You could use all sorts of ornate Victorian … Read More...
Freebie: Barn Quilt Advent Calendar {Day 20}
This Quilt Barn box appears larger than it’s diminutive 2 inches. Lynne of Lily’s Quilts is sharing one of these for every day of Advent as a free PDF. These would be so cute all lined up in a row, … Read More...
Marshmallow Wreath; Make it close to Christmas and then make S’mores :)
This Marshmallow Wreath was created by Sara of the “The Fat Hydrangea” She made this a couple of Christmas’s ago and here’s what you need: a Styrofoam wreath, toothpicks, ribbon, and a whole LOT of Marshmallows! The process she found … Read More...
Freebie: Printable Holiday Tree
Grab some pattern paper and print up and cut out some fun 3D paper trees to decorate your holiday table this year. Get this free printable here from Claudine Hellmuth.
-Heather
Two ways to used recycled paper circles
Here are two projects that look so different just by the different paper that was used to make them but based on simple circles of paper. Pop on over to the blog All things paper to see more about the … Read More...
Mixed Media Christmas Canvas
Create a beautiful, easy and fun wall art for Christmas! Craft a mixed media Christmas tree as a gift or as a decoration for your home. I love the use of the colors and the vintage theme to this beautiful … Read More...
Tutorial: Peeaboo reindeer felt Christmas stockings
Misako Mimoko shares a tutorial over at Handmade Charlotte showing how to make the cutest felt reindeer stockings. They’re covered in embroidery and handstitching and pom poms, with sweet reindeer peeking over the edge. Go to Handmade Charlotte to see … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour | Twinkle
Tutorial: Sheep Christmas Ornament
This tutorial is a cutie! I do like how Nikki lucked out with the teacher being Shephard and a cute sheep ornament brainwave.
Easy Christmas Ideas from Martha Stewart
I think this “Mistletoe Gift Seals” creates the loveliest gifts. Martha knows how to make elegant gifts.
DIY Christmas Garden Wreath
Made with beautiful garden creatures, this wreath is a nice whimsical addition to your Christmas decoration this year.
It is very unlike any other wreath that I have seen this year.
Using left over craft items – you can add … Read More...
And St. Nicholas Too
And without further ado, Stacey at Fearn Abbey Needleworks has posted her final freebie of the season. It is a charming St. Nicholas chart that will be quick to stitch up, but doesn’t scrimp on the details. St. Nick has … Read More...
Advent calendar made with a gift
Normally Advent calendars are an object that is filled with lots of little gifts behind each door this one is made up of all the little doors but the gift is the actual base of the Advent calendar. Pop on … Read More...
Project: 3D Paper Snowflake
The Artist and Craftsman Supply Facebook page has step by step photo directions for turning a square of paper into a lovely snowflake, perfect for an ornament or gift bow.
-Heather
Tutorial | Simple DIY Holiday Gift Bags
Felt Christmas ICE SKATE ornament instructions
Elizabeth Andrus of “Creative Breathing” has several different felt ornaments with patterns for us to make. My favorite is the ice skate 🙂 She has several other ornaments for us; check them all out. ICE SKATE: Begin top right of … Read More...
Project: Winter Forest Card
Snowboy Cross Stitch Pattern
This Snowboy Cross Stitch pattern is from Aliolka and it is so charming. If you have a friend who has a penchant for Western-themed holiday decor, this will make a great gift. Or, stitch it up for yourself for a … Read More...
