Laura from “Duo Fiberworks” made is very sweet Scissor Case for your embroidery scissors. This would make an amazing holiday gift along with the scissors and some embroidery floss. Laura’s sharp little Fiskars scissors are among her favorite tools, but … Read More...
Quilt-y Christmas decor from strips
Ros of RosMadeMe promises if you have an hour, you can have some quilt-y Christmas decor ready for your tree. She shows on her blog how to make these pretties starting with fabric strips. Get the know-how.
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Felt Elf tutorial, Christmas décor
I was just introduced to “Just Crafty Enough” hosted by Kathy and Susi who live some distance from each other and decided to start this blog to craft together and share with us. They love to craft whether it’s knitting, … Read More...
Winner of our Christmas Felted Bauble kit giveaway
Sharon lucky #7 is the winner of our Christmas Felted Bauble kit giveaway. Thanks to “The Toft Alpaca Shop” for introducing us to your wonderful site and offering this lovely giveaway. I will email Sharon for her name and … Read More...
Belle Noel stocking kits stitch up quickly
Seth Berman of NeedlePaint sent us a heads-up about their Quick Stitch needlepoint Christmas stocking kits. The NeedlePaint blog says,
… Read More...Are you running out of time to finish multiple stockings this year? If so, our Belle Noel Needlepoint Christmas Stocking
DIY Winter Flower Clip Ornaments à la West Elm
“Librarian Tells All” hosted by Jen is a librarian in Nashville, Tennessee. She loves DIY’s and sharing them with us and is also an amateur interior design enthusiast with a passion for mixing mid-century and antique pieces. Since she can’t … Read More...
Project: Gingerbread Advent Calander
It’s not too early to start working on (or at least thinking about working on ;)) holiday craft projects. Find directions for turning stamps and a box die cut into an adorable gingerbread house advent calender over on the Paper, … Read More...
Elf Cupcakes
Some may bemoan the Christmas lights hung in malls in September, but I, for one, am happy to start the season as early as possible. Within reason. Like after the temperature dips below 70. It’s 60 here now, so I … Read More...
Freebie: Christmas Puppy Digi
Get a jump on making your holiday cards with this adorable free digital puppy stamp image from Sliekje Digi Stamps.
-Heather
Looking for more digital stamps? Check out the digital stamps at Design Bundle
How to make a recycled Christmas tree coat rack
Over at Craft Foxes there is an awesome idea for turning your old Christmas tree into a coat rack. I will be filing this idea away for use after Christms. It’s never to soon to start collecting holiday recycling … Read More...
Help the elf looking for his shoes by making him a pair; tutorial
These are the cutest little felt elfin clogs I have ever seen. “Allsorts” is the cheery little blog of Jenny B Harris who is an illustrator, designer, and generally artsy crafty person. Jenny tells us: “Bitsy Elf clogs! What could … Read More...
Tutorial: Patchwork stocking with free pattern | Christmas in July blog hop
Aneela Hoey of Comfortstitching is determined to get a head start on her Christmas sewing this year. She’s done it as a participant in Elizabeth’s (Don’t Call Me Betsy) Christmas in July blog hop. Her stocking showcases her … Read More...
Felt Ombre Tabletop Christmas Trees Tutorial
We have all seen how popular Ombre has become in clothing to interior design. HGTV has these darling Felt Ombre Tabletop Christmas Trees for us to make. Use foam tree forms and colorful felt to create holiday decorations. Layer shades … Read More...
Ta Dah!: Happier with a Hoover quilt block
Amy Friend of During Quiet Time created this fun quilt block for her bee partner, Leila. She shows the advertisement that inspired the block and shares her experience drafting the pattern. Go HERE to read more.
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Rustic Subway Art Cross
I originally saw this unique display of subway art just before Easter. I guess what struck me most about this piece is that it’s such a fabulous combination of rustic decor, faith and stepping outside the box. Subway art is … Read More...
How to make a recycled wreath
This is so colorful it could be up all the time! And the best part of this project is not only the embellishments are recycled, the base is too. See how to make this pretty wreath at the blog Pane, … Read More...
How to make a recycled photo frame chalkboard serving tray
This is such a great idea for all your entertaining needs. I bet it would be easy to whip up a bunch of these recycled frame chalkboard serving trays and bring them to parties for hostess gifts. See the easy … Read More...
Decorated Cookie Display Board
I am in love love love with this idea (sorry, husband, this is true love over here). Remember these Mixie sticks for the hot cocoa bar I posted about earlier? From the same gingerbread decorating party that featured the hot … Read More...
Review: OLFA 5-inch applique scissors
I got some exciting mail from Carmen, a representative from OLFA, right before the holidays hit. Inside were these OLFA 5-inch Precision Appliqué Scissors
shown here. She asked me to try them out and share what I thought about this … Read More...
Inspiration: Hearty Craft
I have to share just one more handmade Christmas ornament. This beaded felt bell by Hearty Craft is perfect in every way–so unbearably sweet that I want to eat it. See close-up views at her blog post.
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