I love the cats in this wall hanging designed by Amy Bradley. It’s aptly named a Hairy Christmas Quilt. Prefer canines to felines? This pattern offers a dog version too. Go HERE to see more.
Ed. note: Amy … Read More...
Newsy: Handmade with Love contest
Wow, to have so much crafty know-how in one place is what I call heaven. I’m talking about the holiday tutorial contest Handmade with Love hosted by Kathy from Pink Chalk Studio. In progress since mid November, bloggers can … Read More...
Tutorial: Naughty or Nice reversible throw pillow
Jess from Craftiness Is Not Optional guest blogs in the Haul Out The Holly series at Gwenny Penny with a tutorial showing how to make her Naughty or Nice pillow. Flip between the “naughty” or “nice” sides to indicate whether … Read More...
Fun Foodie Gift Guide and a Very Smart Pancake Plate
Whenever I look for outside-the-ordinary food news, it’s always Foodiggity. So anyone who is looking for sorta silly, kinda practical, unique gifts for the food lover in their midst, check out the 2011 Holiday Gift Guide from Foodiggity. And … Read More...
Technique: One Layer Card
The holidays are probably the time when most of us stampers send out the majority of our hand-made cards. If you’re like me it can be difficult to make a card that isn’t thick with lots of layers and embellishments … Read More...
Holiday craftiness from Kreinik
Big crafting is ahead on Kreinik Thread Blog. The 25 Days of Christmas Projects series will present five new projects each week. And the first half of 8 Days of Hanukkah Projects already are available. Go to the Kreinik post … Read More...
How to make a vintage bingo card advent calendar
This is such a great idea! Pop on over to Laura’s blog Smallgood Hearth where she shared her easy directions on how to make an advent calendar from a vintage bingo card.
Looking for printable Bingo cards? Check these… Read More...
Tutorial: Sew up some Christmas pillowcases
Dana from MADE created special Christmas pillowcases for her children this year, and she shares a link to a tutorial on her blog that she used to make them. The tutorial was originally intended for a service project, but using … Read More...
Christmas Tutorial- Paper Angel Printable
Looking for an easy but adorable craft to do with your children? How about an angel printable to do during Advent? Head on over to Toastie Studio Sewing Blog, and print out these incredibly cute little angels.
Freebie | Printable Gift Tags
If you’re using a non traditional colour scheme this year maybe these printable gift tags will work for you? You can download them for printing out from Nellie Designs.
Guest Post: Build Your Own Snow Mobile
Today’s guest poster is Jessica from the fun blog Mad in Crafts. I’m excited that Jessica agreed to share a tutorial with us all today as she’s a talented crafter with fun ideas. I won’t carry on any longer, instead … Read More...
Packaging Ideas for Food Gifts
Need some packaging ideas to complete your edible gifts? Garnish. I’ll probably spend the next half hour on their site. So many ideas to ponder. Shown is an idea for packaging egg nog and hot cocoa spoon dippers.
Rudolph Cookie Pops
One more from yours truly (warning, this isn’t the last)… Rudolph cookie pops. Find the full tutorial HERE at Celebrations.
Monday Mosaic: Bring on the Cute!
Round 1 of the Christmas ornaments – starting with the cute & funny!
1. Whimsical Snowman Ornament, 2. Candy Land Yorkie Terrier, 3. Snowman Ornament/Charm Red & Gold Scarf, 4. Zombie
Project: Sliding Penguin Card
Find complete instructions for making this adorable sliding penguin card over at the Spotted Canary.
-Heather
Pretty Felt Partridge Christmas Ornament pattern
“And-a-Partridge-in-a-Pear-tree” but this darling Partridge can go on the Christmas tree or make a sweet gift for a friend. The white Partridge is so charming with its little red head feather and rainbow wings and tail. Use Snow-white felt and … Read More...
Mitten Garland Advent Calendar
Here’s a simple idea that’s truly adorable. Make an advent calendar garland from toddler mittens! Get the how to over at Home & Garden Television — How to Make a Mitten Garland Advent Calendar.
Sew Woodsy’s 12 ornament tutes
It’s not too late to enjoy12 Days of Handmade Ornaments at Sew Woodsy. They’re featuring 12 tutorials by 12 guest bloggers, such as this rockin fabric star by Johnnie of Saved by Love Creations. See the whole … Read More...
Tutorial – Felt Cupcake Wrist Pincushion
Bette Shaw is a work-at-home mother and has a blog called “By Your Hands” where she has a tutorial for this darling Felt Cupcake Wrist Pincushion. She has a beautifully laid out step-by-step tutorial that will help you construct her … Read More...
How to make a recycled sweater wreath with a candy style bow and enter to win 10 books and yarn
With Christmas decorating in full swing (every night I walk through the neighborhood there are more lights up! Yey) I snuck in a little time to make this year’s wreath….of course out of a recycled sweater. Pop on over to … Read More...
