When I first saw this I thought it was a fun idea. When I took a closer look I fell in love with it. Why? Take a look for yourself. See who did the painting. I just love it. 🙂 … Read More...
Tutorial: Gingerbread Men Embroidered Apron
Lark Crafts shares a free tutorial for making the Gingerbread Men Embroidered Apron. This project is an excerpt from the eBook Pretty In Patchwork: Holidays. Get the tutorial.
They’re also giving away a bundle of sewing books filled … Read More...
Tutorial: Twinkle Toes! sequined Christmas stocking
Bridgit from Wag Doll shares a tutorial for making her Twinkle Toes! Christmas stocking that’s all sparkle and fabulousness. The stocking is made from sequined fabric, with a shiny satin lining. Love! Get the tute.
[photo from Wag Doll]… Read More...
Snowman Cello Bag Treats
All you need is some Sharpies, cello bags and donuts. How so very clever to decorate the packaging instead of the treats themselves. Learn to make snowman cello bag treats HERE at the Celebration Shoppe blog.
Project: Stamped Clay Ornaments
These stamped clay ornaments are really lovely. Find complete how to directions over at the Pine is Here blog.
-Heather
Gifts on the Fly: Patchwork scarf by Loralei
Wow, this scarf is gorgeous. Loralei from Whimsical Mermaid shows how she made it as part of her Gifts on the Fly series. Get the know-how, go to the tutorial.
Image credit: Whimsical Mermaid
Christmas Blue Tree Display
This beautiful display of trees is made from thrifted sweaters and recycled fabric. I love the felt wreath above it all, and the beautiful Christmas blue is stunning. Check it out at Wise Craft — value village & savers holiday … Read More...
TuTu Christmas Tree
What little girl wouldn’t love this pretty little TuTu Christmas Tree? For about $5.00 you can make one of these in pink, or any color you like. Thanks to Jean for sending the link! Quilted Cupcake: TuTu Tree Tutorial.… Read More...
Freebie: Paper pieced wreath pattern
Trish from All Things Crafty made this pretty Christmas Wreath block using a paper pieced quilt pattern she created. Impressive. Go HERE to get the pattern.
Image credit: All Things Crafty
Christmas Coal Candy
On my to do list: Make a list of anyone I know deserving coal this year. Make coal candy. Give coal candy to the meanies. No, forget it. This coal candy from Sprinkle Bakes looks way to gorgeous to give … Read More...
Candy Cane Pretzels
Don’t the Fruit Roll-Ups just make the most perfect stripes on these? Make “candy cane” pretzels HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons.
Tutorial: Felt mistletoe hair clip
Narelle from Cook Clean Craft shows how to make a mistletoe hair clip. Cute, cute, cute!!! She preivously shared this tutorial in the Crafty Creative Christmas series at Me Making Do. Get the tute at Cook Clean Craft or Me … Read More...
Christmas Card Advent Calendar
Made from recycled Christmas cards, this advent calendar is charming and makes a great holiday presentation. Crafty nest shows you how it’s done, so head over to get the tutorial — Recycled Christmas card advent calendar – Crafty Nest.
Stephanie’s Sewn Felt Slippers
These Sewn Felt Slippers look easy enough to make and what a charming Christmas gift these would make for your entire family. You will find the template and instructions on the Martha Stewart web site. Enjoy!
Four Trees Ornament
Pork out your tree – Bacon Christmas Tree Ornament
American Felt and Craft continues its 25 Days of Felt Christmas Crafts with an ornament, designed by Seremere, after my own heart: bacon. My friend Heather Smith introduced me a couple of years ago to the most decadent dessert … Read More...
Free pattern: Christmas tree poncho
Michelle from Design Camp PDX shares a free pattern and tutorial at the Pendleton Woolen Mill Store for making. Instead of the traditional circular skirt, this is square-shaped tree skirt. The heavy woolen fabric is evokes the mood of a … Read More...
Free pattern: Lined Christmas stocking with Minkee cuff
Staci from Crafty Stacishows how to make a lined Christmas stocking with a soft Minkee cuff. She made a set of stockings for her family, with everyone picking out a fabric for their stocking that suits their personality. In … Read More...
Stitch a holiday bunting
Teresa of Teresa Down Under shares the pattern and tutorial for the cutest appliqued and embroidered Christmas bunting! Go to her post.
Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy
Assemble-Your-Own Snowman Cookies
As inspired by those that came before me (namely, turkeys and Jack O’ Lanterns and Mr. Potato Head), I made these assemble-your-own snowman cookie kits for my daughter and nieces for Christmas gifts. Already done and in the freezer, … Read More...