I have been looking for a simple nativity craft for my children, and I believe I have stumbled upon the best one!! Head to Brimful Curiosities to see how to make a simple nativity scene out of one block of … Read More...
Beaded Snowflakes
These snowflakes are perfect for little hands to practice their hand/eye coordination. I think we need to make these here in Florida since they are the only snowflakes we’ll see this year!! Head to The Chocolate Muffin Tree for the … Read More...
Sweetie Pie Bakery: Eco Friendly Newspaper Gift Wrapping
Sweetie Pie Bakery has a nice round up of eco friendly wrapping/labeling options. Although a lot of them seem to be about wrapping stuff in newspaper and that means you would have to buy a newspaper… Fabric is always a … Read More...
Felt Christmas tree Template and DIY
This is my project and I hope it works for you. You will need heavy printer paper and 1 or 2 sheets of the color of felt you want and craft glue or hot glue, I used the hot glue. … Read More...
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Tutorial: Felt mittens ornament
An easy-peasy pair of mittens, grinning with delight at the chance to adorn your tree. Go to Mollie Johanson‘s Wild Olive post to learn how to make them.
How to make recycled cardboard gift tags
Need to whip up some last minute simple and elegant gift tags as you wrap those presents late at night (or anytime) why not try these great recycled cardboard (chipboard) ones designed by Roslyn of the blog Sew Delicious. See … Read More...
Tutorial: Quilted 3-D Christmas tree
Alba from Festotu shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a quilted 3-D Christmas tree decoration. It’s actually made from two flat pieces that fit together to create a tree that stands up on its own. Not … Read More...
Last Minute Idea | Printable Nativity
Jen at My Own Road is sharing this idea for a quick way to display a nativity scene this year. Click here to see how she did it!
Tutorial: Oh, Christmas Tree felt ornament
Lark Crafts shares a free project for making their Oh, Christmas Tree ornament. The project is an excerprt from the book Fa La La La Felt. The felt Christmas tree would be pretty hanging on your own tree, … Read More...
Gift Wrapping Ideas
Cintia from My Poppet is sharing a number of unique and out of the box gift wrapping ideas, just right for odd shaped gifts. Click here to see more.
Candy Cane Reindeer
I think it’s the antlers that make these super adorable. Make candy cane reindeer HERE at Martha Stewart.
Stacked style recycled magazine Christmas tree
Oooooooooh! I bet this has been around for a while but it is new to me! Maybe you too? Well thanks to Filipa of the blog SOS Craft for sharing a whole bunch of recycled Christmas decorations including this recycled … Read More...
Recycled handmade gifts and packaging
Over at this post at Retro Cafe Art Gallery blog there is a lovely collection of small gifts and packaging made mostly with recycled and leftover bits that will surely get you in the mood to make or wrap up … Read More...
Reindeer Sandwich Cookies
The added bonus of sandwich cookies: They stand up. Perfect for displaying reindeer. Make reindeer sandwich cookies HERE at Parents.
Tutorial: Pleated Christmas tree skirt
Stephanie from The Petite Sewist guest blogs at Mommy By Day… Crafter By Night with a tutorial showing how to make a pleated Christmas tree skirt. It’s gorgeous out of the muslin fabric and contrast-y red trim that she used … Read More...
Tutorial: Free-motion stitched nested heart ornaments
Birgitte from Sew Danish guest blogs in the Scandinavian Christmas series at The Pickled Herring shares a tutorial showing how to make free-motioned stitched nested heart Christmas ornaments. These are so pretty, especially when they’re stitched with gold thread! Even … Read More...
How to make a coffee filter Christmas wreath
This is just winter wonderland! See how to make a coffee filter Christmas wreath over at the blog Recaptured Charm.