Jessica of Cutesy Crafts has a simple heirloom project: fingerprint ornaments. She discusses how even well conditioned Fimo Soft was too firm for her kiddos to use but I’d still recommend it or Sculpey 3 for kids anyways. Younger … Read More...
Project: Holiday Card with All Over Stamped Background
Designer Laura Bassen will show you how to use a stamp positioner to make it easy to line up a boarder stamp to create a seamless all over background pattern. She’s also got complete card directions for these lovely holiday … Read More...
Little Stockings to Knit by the Bunch
This time of year we really do have to be realistic about the amount of time we have for knitting and the things we can actually get done.
It’s not the time to decide to stitch a pair of fingerless … Read More...
Project: 1/2 Page Easel Card
Over on the Stempeleinmaleins blog you’ll find complete cutting, scoring and folding directions to make a fun 1/2 page easel card where 1 /2 of the card slides up to form and easel and reveals images underneath. There’s also loads … Read More...
A Great Scarf You Can Knit in a Day (Really)
I’m not saying I recommend this course of action, but I did recently learn that it is possible to knit a scarf — not even with bulky yarn! — in a day.
These are the things you do when … Read More...
Tinkering Trees: An Easy STEM Activity
Here’s a holiday/winter STEM idea that adults will love trying as much as kids.
Left Brain Craft Brain has all the details for making an invitation to build tinkering trees.
These are pretty easy setup, particularly if you’re at … Read More...
Christmas Joy wood blocks embellished with buttons and beads
Nothing adds more fun to painted wood than buttons, beads, sequins and half pearl dots from Buttons Galore and More!
They are perfect for adding details to projects of all sorts materials. In this case I painted wood blocks, … Read More...
Project: Recycled Tape Roll Gift Box
When you’re done with that big roll of package or masking tape don’t throw away the chip board center. Dina Kowal has come up with a terrific way to recycle that tape roll and turn it into a pretty little … Read More...
Candy Cane Counting and Fine Motor Game
Now that it’s almost December it’s time to break out all the holiday-themed activities.
This one is super simple but lots of fun: candy cane counting from Mom Inspired Life.
All you need is pipe cleaners and beads, and kids … Read More...
Project: Under the Sea Holiday Card
I love mermaids (and mermen) and using tropical designs for the holidays so I am in love with this adorable Z Fold Sea-sonal card! It’s designed by Katie Gehrig using stamps from Waffle Flower and she’s got a project tutorial … Read More...
Polymer Clay Marbled Christmas Tree Ornaments
Marbling clay is one of those little treats. You pick a couple of colours – or scraps – and twist and mix. Flatten it out and use cookie cutters. Sarah of Sisoo covers her whole process in the tutorial.… Read More...
DIY | Modern Paper Tree Garland
With three shades of green card stock, some string and basic crafting tools, you can whip up this modern paper tree garland for your holiday decor. The minimalist design will suit any decorating theme this year. Classic trees work well … Read More...
How to make Christmas tree tassel garland
This darling Christmas tree garland is made with tissue paper but I bet it could be made with all sorts of things like recycled wrapping paper, book pages, clothing or all different colors of green yarn. Pop on over … Read More...
Download: Window Pane Gift Box
This wonderful window pane box would be perfect for gift giving this holiday season! And it’s FREE to download from SVG Cuts. It works with most electronic die cutting machines and software. Click here to get it for yourself.
-Heather
How to make recycled pine cone and cork Christmas
If you will be enjoying a glass of wine this Thanksgiving think about saving the wine cork
so you can make a pine cone Christmas tree. I bet you could add the year on the bottom of the cork as … Read More...
Technique: Winter Deer Card with White on White Background
This lovely winter white on white scene on this sweet card from Nichol Spohr carries over from the card base to the center panel to pull the entire look together. And the sweet deer and sentiment stamp are perfect for … Read More...
Christmas Gift Wrapping Ideas – Seeing Isn’t Believing Chalk Gift Tags
These Christmas gift tags are very cute and all you have to do is print them off and cut them out. It’s so easy to print off your own gift tags. This handmade feel would look great against solid color … Read More...
Card Making Project: One Layer Water Colored Winter Bird Card
This lovely holiday card designed by Jill Foster is only one layer so it’s great for mailing but it still looks like it has such depth because of the realistic way she colored the stamped image. Using Distress Re-Inkers she’ll … Read More...
How to make a stacked basket Christmas tree
Every year I make a new Christmas tree and this year my Christmas tree is a stack of recycled baskets painted with Testors Emerald Green Shimmer spray paint and accented with Red Rocket Glitter Burst Craft paint. This was … Read More...
Give Your Tables and Chairs Elf Legs for the Holidays
This project is so funny I just couldn’t resist sharing it.
How great would it be to equip your dining room tables and chairs with elf shoes for your holiday party? Or to yarn bomb a chair in your favorite … Read More...