I love band samplers. You can stitch them all in the same color or mix and match. You can stitch the entire sampler or do the individual bands on towels or for ornaments. There is a myriad of options that … Read More...
Sparkly Gift Tag Cookies
Oooh, cookies and icing and sparkle, right after my own heart! Find the step-by-step how-tos to cut out and decorate these sparkling, gorgeous holiday gift tag cookies HERE at Le Zoe Musings.
Wiener Dog Sandwich Cookies
So freaking cute and perfect and yet they are easy to make. And I don’t even have a wiener dog. Maybe Santa does, though, and I’m sure he’d appreciate you thought of him with these on the plate Christmas Eve. … Read More...
Easy Winter Flower Cookies
Easy is the way to go at this hectic time of year. Oh, who am I kidding? I always go for easy no matter what time of year. Find the how-tos to decorate these simple winter flower cookies HERE at … Read More...
Make Your Own Sleigh Bells
Make your very own set of sleigh bells to hang on your door or at the bottom of your staircase. Totally festive, really easy and don’t they look beautiful? Head over to Centsational Girl for the tutorial –>> Centsational Girl … Read More...
How to make recycled cookie cutter ornaments
Cookie cutters make great little frames to fill with all sorts of goodies. Pop on over to the blog Simply Me to see the easy tutorial on how to make recycled cookie cutter ornaments and get lots of ideas for … Read More...
Recycled Holiday Jars
This tutorial is for the recycled jar craft, turning fridge throw aways into pretty containers for just about anything. There’s also a link within the post that tells you how to make them into candles –>> Repurposed Jars for the … Read More...
Guest Post!! Holiday Favorites from Robin of Bird on a Cake
While I’m off in the hospital having a new baby, one of my favorite bloggers, Robin from Bird On a Cake is visiting. I love her sweets! They are always so clever and smart and cute, but somehow re-creatable, too.… Read More...
Tutorial | Vintage Book Page Tree Ornament
Francesca from Musings of a Brisbanite shares all the steps for making this ornament using vintage book pages. Of course you could use newer pages too! Click here to go to the download.
Video tutorial: Snowflake Christmas pajama pants
Vanessa from The Crafty Gemini shares a video tutorial showing how to make a pair of Christmas pajama pants for a small child. you won’t need a pattern. You can get the right shape by tracing around a pair of … Read More...
Pattern and tutorial: Felt Christmas tree
Check out this adorable felt-applique evergreen by Mollie of Wild Olive. Mollie has finished hers as a brooch. And it would make a great gift tie-on or ornament. Imagine the possibilities for embellishment! Go to Mollie’s blog post to learn … Read More...
How to make a wall Christmas tree
If you have limited space or are just in need of a Christmas tree why not try this tutorial on how to make a wall Christmas tree featured at Ursula.
Recycled Sweater Trees
Use old wool sweaters to make these adorably whimsical Christmas trees. A fun decoration, or made small enough, a great ornament as well. Would be fun as table place markers too, especially if guests get to take them home! Get … Read More...
Noel Heart
Here’s a pretty heart that’s just one of several free chars from Echevette. Make several ornaments for the holiday season to make it even more festive and happy. Check out the free charts.
Knit a SnoBuddy Family
It may seem a little late in the season to be knitting holiday decor, but the great thing about snowmen is that they can hang out for the whole of winter, not just the holidays.
The SnoBuddy Family by Chris … Read More...
Lighted Snowflake Canvas
You’ll be amazed at just how easy this stunning piece of art actually is. I could see adapting this to other holidays and themes as well, not just for Christmas! Get the tutorial at Apartment Therapy –>> How To: Make … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Easy reversible Christmas stocking
Suzannah from Adventures in Dressmakingshows how to make a quick and easy reversible Christmas stocking. Get the how-to.
[photo from Adventures in Dressmaking]
Looking for more sewing patterns for handmade Christmas Stockings? Check these out on Etsy.
Free Knitting Pattern: Lace Wine Cozy
It’s getting down to the wire for holiday knitting, so now might be the time to start thinking about knitting projects where the knitting is just part of the gift. For example, give a nice bottle of wine or olive … Read More...
Project: Humorous Holiday Card
I love , love, love Marylin Monroe and I also love seeing non holiday stamps used for making holiday cards. This innovative (and hilarious) Marilyn card from Karen at Dreaming and Creating is so much fun. Find more info over … Read More...
Show & Tell | Gifts and Packaging with Pretty Paper
Monika Wright from write.click.scrapbook shows how she used her scrapbooking supplies to create little treats as well as package up some others. Grab some pretty papers, washi tape and stamps, and get ready to create! Click here to see … Read More...