Janet Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint shares a diagram and instructions for creating a sparkling needlepoint star ornament. Go to her post.
Clever repurposed ornament hangers
Mollie of Wild Olive came up with the perfect hangers for these little felt ornaments. Awesomely clever. See her post.
Twig Christmas Tree Art
I love this tree, I saw something similar on Pinterest a couple of weeks ago and couldn’t track down the source. I’m glad I came across this tutorial, and I think this one is even cooler with the addition of … Read More...
Make better ornaments
Teresa of Teresa Down Under has some useful tips for getting the best results when creating these popular ornaments. See her post.
Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy
Waterless Snow Globes
Fun and festive and totally pretty! These snow globes don’t have water, but they do have all the spirit of Christmas. Head over to Tidy mom to get the how to — How to make a snow globe.
Homemade Rolling Stamp Wrapping Paper
I am a huge fan of teaching your children about giving. This craft, to make their own wrapping paper ( in which they will wrap the presents they bought) is the perfect teaching tool. Crafts like this allow you to … Read More...
Felt Christmas tree Craft Tutorial
Linda is the founder of the company PartycraftSecrets.com out of Australia. Linda loves making crafts that can be made in 15 minutes or less and this one is a joy for little hands. I know I would have loved this … Read More...
Tutorial: Christmas tree skirt
Elizabeth from Simple Simon & Co. shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she made this beautiful Christmas tree skirt. She got the fabric to make it from an inexpensive drop cloth. She edged it with holly leaves cut … Read More...
DIY Candy Cane Mani
Christmas is coming!!! Wanna look the part but don’t have the time to sit in a salon. All you need is China Glaze’s White on White, and Milani’s Red Sparkle, along with….Scotch tape and a steady hand of course . … Read More...
Christmas Tutorial Advent {Felt Peacock}
Stephanie of “Toastie Studio” works as a websites developer and blog layouts and the other half is making toys and gifts for children from her Netherlands’ student house. Today Stephanie is sharing a darling Christmas Tutorial Advent {Felt Peacock}. I … Read More...
Goodies Jar Wrap
Gnomes and Kahlua and Vanilla Gifts
Gnomes and homemade Kahlua. Just stop shopping now, because really, I don’t think you’ll find a better combo in a gift. Find the recipe and packaging links to make “Gnome-made Kahlua” HERE at Warning Sugary Goodness. But wait, there’s … Read More...
How to make recycled mason jar snow globes
My friend Shari of the blog Bonnin Designs sent me this link to her super cute (and easy) tutorial she posted on how to make little snow globes with a kinda surprising material in place of snow. Pop on over … Read More...
Christmas Tree Macaroons
Finally, coconut macaroons are turned cute. They’ve been suffering in the shadow of the macaron of late, so I’m grateful they have some of the spotlight. Made by CakeSpy, find the full recipe HERE at Serious Eats.
Patterns and tutes: Christmas ornaments
(1) Peppermint Candy from Pink Suede Shoe
(2) Cuckoo clock from Wild Olive
(3) Mistletoe, snowflake, and stocking from Wild Olive
(4) St. Nicholas from Wild Olive
(5) Peppermint Candy Stars from allsorts
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31 December Photo Ideas
Katrina Kennedy from Capture Your 365 has compiled this list of 31 ideas for daily photos in December. She includes ideas on ways you can use the list. Click here to see more.
Rice Krispies Treats Christmas Lights
Deck the halls with Rice Krispies Treats Christmas lights. Find tips on making them HERE at Sweetology. And be sure to enter the giveaway at Sweetology to support St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital. Click HERE for an inside peek … Read More...
Monster Garage Gingerbread House
Wait. IKEA carries a gingerbread house kit? Sigh. I don’t care if our house looks like we’re still in college, I love IKEA. Anyway… Check out the monster garage gingerbread house HERE at Cute Food for Kids.
Tutorial: Peace and Joy
Absolutely insanely adorable! This tutorial from Sculpey for the little snow couple is one I’ve actually got half done on my work table (causing me to neglect several other projects, mind you) and I will post a pic on the … Read More...
