Deborah of Woolen Sails has a great idea for a little gift ornament that is flat enough to include in a Christmas card. Find out how she put together these cute, quick stitcheries.
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Tutorial: Jumper dress with Christmas tree ruffle and present pockets
Kat from Sew Chibi designs a garment for her daughters, she asks herself how to make the garment fun for them to wear. From there, she comes up with the most fanciful clothes that a child could dream of. She … Read More...
Charles Dickens Saying
This is a repeat of a post from last year – I want to make sure you didn’t miss out! A beloved holiday tradition is “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens and whether you like to read the original, watch … Read More...
Joy Ornaments
I love these pretty ornaments! A great way to spread the cheer this year, and simple enough that you don’t have to be Super Crafter to make them. Head over to Just Crafty Enough for the tutorial — Just Crafty … Read More...
Handmade Treasure Map {Kid Gift}
If you read any of my posts here on the CG Lesson Plans page, you would know by now that I am a huge fan of any type of craft or handmade item that would encourage imagination and creativity in … Read More...
Tutorial: “Easy” quilted Christmas stocking
Nikki of Tikkido shares a shortcut for making a quilted Christmas stocking. Short on time, visit her post to get the know-how.
Image credit: Tikkido
Make Your Own Sock Snowman And Santa’s
It wouldn’t be Christmas without some adorable sock snowmen! And now there’s Santa too. A totally fun addition to your mantle this year, and if you have kids they will love to join in the fun! These make fun gifts … Read More...
Royal Icing Poinsettias
Note to self: Make more royal icing decorations, as inspired by the great Callye. Find the how-tos to make these beautiful royal icing poinsettias HERE at The Sweet Adventures of Sugarbelle.
Glass Snowman Ornament
Oh so simple and totally adorable, this sweet snowman ornament is a great project this Christmas. Would make wonderful gifts too if you are looking for something easy, inexpensive and smile worthy! Head over to That’s What {Che} Said for … Read More...
Freebie: Little Holiday House
The Cheeky Magpie has a free file for making this sweet tiny holiday house, I love the little cotton smoke coming out of the top! There are several files to choose from eps, svg and dxf and for print and … Read More...
Snowmen Gumball Treats
This is adorable at its finest. Even with out the fuzzy hats that take adorable to the next level, these would have plenty of adorable in them. Make them HERE at Nothing But Country. Spotted on Glorious Treats.
Tutorials | DIY Gift Wrapping
Find more ideas for DIY gift wrapping with these two links:
1. Rachel Faucett of Handmade Charlotte shares 15 DIY Easy Gift Wrap Ideas on Babble Voices
2. The Cheese Thief shares a simple idea for making gift wrap paper … Read More...
Project: Felt Snowman Christmas Stocking With Pattern
“The zen of making” hosted by Haley Pierson-Cox, a crafty, granny glasses-wearing Brooklyn gal with a giant crush on all things DIY has this dear Christmas stocking that she did for CRAFTzine as staff writer. There are many … Read More...
Frosted Jars for Packaging Goodies
I always love a good gift packaging idea that uses jars. Find the how-tos to make these personalized, frosted jars for your holiday treats with–bonus–adorable knit caps made from old sweater sleeves HERE at Ode to Inspiration.
Gingerbread Men Macarons
Why, it’s a veritable army of gingerbread macaron men. Note the Santa. And those in exercise gear. And that rainbow scarf. Find the recipe HERE at Craftstorming.
Looking for Christmas themed Cookie Cutters, then check these out.
Santa Grahams
I know you still have a month until Christmas, but just in case you find yourself pressed for time in that month, bookmark these easy, dress-up Graham Crackers, Santa cookies. Find the how-tos HERE at Betty Crocker.
Tutorial: Santa sack party favor bags
Wen from What’s Mummy Up To? shows how to make a set of Santa sack party favor bags. The simple bags are made from red felt with white ribbon trim. She shows how to use chain piecing to sew up … Read More...
Project: Fireplace Mantle with Stockings Card
Jody at Confessions of a Ribbon Addict shows how to make this amazing fireplace with hanging stockings card. Each brick on the fireplace is a tiny rectangle of cardstock and the wood grain stamp makes a perfect mantle!
-Heather
Tutorial | Advent Calendar Instagram Style
Lindsay from the Silhouette Design team used their Advent Calendar kit to create this Instagram take on a countdown calendar. This is a wonderful way to display your Instagram photos from last holiday season (or any time), as well as … Read More...
Gift Ideas for Bakers
Stumped on what to get your baking buddy? The Cupcake Project has a great Pinterest board filled with products bakers might like. Find the Peek in the Pantry board HERE.