Improvise gorgeous, one-of-a-kind ornaments using fusible web, scrap fabrics, bits of yarn and other fibers, and lots of random, sparkly machine stitching. Vicki of Field Trips in Fiber came up with this idea and walks us through the construction step … Read More...
Project: Snow Globes
Adding a pretty stamped silhouette image, some fake snow and glitter inside a jar makes a wonderful snow globe. Find more info on this cool project on the Red Lead blog.
-Heather
Crepe Paper Dreidel and Stocking Favors
Find the templates, how-tos and video instructions to make these candy-filled, crepe paper dreidel favors (or a Christmas stocking) HERE at Martha Stewart.
Gift Wrap Idea | Toilet Paper Tubes
Athena from The Stuff of Success shows how you can use toilet paper tubes for gift wrapping. This is a great solution for class treats. Click here to go to the tutorial.
Candy Tree
Candy ornaments? How do they not disappear before Christmas? Love the peppermint stick base, too. Find the how-tos HERE at Martha.
Embroidered Mason Jar Toppers for Food Gifts
Just to make your homemade food gifts even mooooore crafty, embroider a mason jar topper. I love this idea. Find the how-tos HERE at Make and Takes (spotted on babble).
Leg Lamp Cookie Cutter
Clearly A Christmas Story is one of my (and many, many others, I’m sure) favorite Christmas movies, because this is officially the third post I’ve written on the tale over the years. (See here and here.) Now you can … Read More...
Quick and Sweet Little Snowman
This s’more-like snowman ornament comes from Little Birdie Secrets. Clay folks are so creative!
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Tutorial: Christmas lights ornament
This little string of Christmas lights couldn’t be safer–or cuter. They’re Mollie Johanson‘s latest free Christmas ornament design. Yea! Go to her Wild Olive post for the tute.
Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on … Read More...
Great ideas for “green” Christmas wrapping paper
Pop on over to the blog Green Living Ideas for a whole big list of ideas for using recycled paper to wrap your Christmas gifts.
Mini Felt Top Hat Ornament & Santa Hat Tutorial
Picture this stunning top hat sitting in your tree or topping a package. I also love the Santa Hat Tutorial. Angel Hickman Peterson of “Fleece Fun” is sharing her top hat & Santa Hat tutorials with us. Angel designs … Read More...
Christmas Joy Door
Angie from The Country Chic Cottage shows you how she decorated her door and created these fun letters for the holidays. Head over to see this easy Christmas transformation — Christmas came to my front door!.
How to make recycled newspaper ornaments
I love simple things and this recycled newspaper ornament idea is just that! I actually like them unpainted. See the tutorial Melissa shared at her blog The Chocolate Muffin on how to make easy and kid friendly recycled newspaper Christmas … Read More...
Assisi Stocking
Ornament Dangle to Stitch
Twelve Days of Modeling Chocolate
Who knew that so many ideas could spring from an egg-shape? Find the round up and links to tutorials for twelve days of modeling chocolate ideas for Christmas and winter from an egg cookie cutter HERE at Hungry Happenings. … Read More...
Tiny Figgy Puddings
Every time I see anything related to figgy pudding I can’t help but sing “We Wish You a Merry Christmas” in my head. Turn bite-size chocolates into tiny figgy pudding HERE at Luvcrumbs.
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Gifts for You!
Wooden Christmas Card Display
When I think of Rit Dye the first thing that pops into my head were the tie dye shirts my kids and I used to make when they were little. I’m finding out here lately though that you can dye … Read More...