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...
I’ll Bring the Cookies Event from In Katrina’s Kitchen
In Katrina’s Kitchen is hosting a month long “I’ll Bring the Cookies” event, a new cookie every day until Christmas. Already we’ve seen, homemade white thin mints from Katrina, toffee pretzel peanut butter cookies from Chef Dennis, and Santa face … Read More...
Gingerbread Playdough Homemade Gift for Kids
Ah, the most perfect gift for a baker (like me) to give to kids (like my nieces). Find the recipe and packaging ideas (hint: my favorite, mason jars) to make gingerbread playdough HERE at The Sweet Adventures of Sugarbelle.… Read More...
25 Days of Cookies
Now this is my kind of Advent Calendar… Every day until Christmas, a new cookie recipe. This Heart of Mine is hosting guest bloggers for the next 25 days, all sharing a new cookie recipe. First up is English Toffee … Read More...
Freebie | Printable Gift Tags
Here are some more free gift tags you can download for gift giving this year! Click here to go to the download from Sass & Peril.
Starry Eyed quilt by Fussy Cut
Kathy Mack from Pink Chalk Studios featured this quilt on Day 1 of her Countdown to Christmas series. I see why. Read more about it on Kathy’s blog or go straight to the Starry Eyed recipe at Moda Bake Shop.
A Simple Clay Nativity
As the artist says, any student could make this simple nativity scene from Fimo clay. For me, the simplicity is part of the appeal. If your holiday decorating includes a nativity, consider creating one!
Tutorial: Ted Astaire and Ginger
Jules of Adventures in Thread presents: Ted Astaire and Ginger! And she’s sharing the pattern and tutorial so you can have a pair for your own tree. Go to her tute.