A beloved holiday tradition is “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens and whether you like to read the original, watch the Mikey or Muppet version, or participate in the local stage version, this free chart will allow you to create … Read More...
Marshmallow Wonderland Vignette
First off, I want this at my house. Don’t you? It’s beautiful! You can get full tutorials for all the trees and the gorgeous submway art sign at Today’s Fabulous Finds — Marshmallow Wonderland Vignette {6 Tutorials}.
CraftyPod’s Christmas roundup
Diane of CraftyPod has put together a roundup of her Christmas tutorials from years past. Needlework-related and otherwise, you’ll want to check these out. Go to her post.
Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy
Mini Advent felt Stockings tutorial
This is the cutest idea that will make your children more interested in the Advent season; because these mini stockings are just large enough to hold a small gift or sweet for each of the 24 days of Advent. The … Read More...
Free pattern: Retro space age Christmas stockings
Pam from Tried & True shares a free pattern and tutorial for making her Retro Space Age Christmas stockings out of felt. The series includes a rocket, a ray gun, a robot, and a spaceship, all on a starburst background. … Read More...
Tutorial: Jersey and wool felt Christmas stocking
Prudent Baby shows how to make this pretty Christmas stocking. The body of the stocking is made from wool felt, and the cuff and hanging loop from jersey knit. Get the tute.
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Tutorial: Santa and reindeer photo props
If you’re feeling blah about taking your family’s Christmas photos this year, why infuse some fun into the shoot with Santa or reindeer props? Sweetie Pie Bakery shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make them out of … Read More...
Tutorial: Felt babe
A new DIY ornament from vintage umbrella: the babe in the manger. See the tute.
Easy Gingerbread House How-tos
This gingerbread house from Ladies Home Journal is labeled as “easy,” and given they start off with a stove-top gingerbread, I think perhaps they are on to something. Find the slideshow HERE.
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Dressed Up Glass Ornaments
I love these ornaments featured over at Country Living. There’s a slideshow with several different ideas. — Easy to Make Christmas Ornament Crafts– Homemade Christmas Tree Ornament Craft Ideas – Country Living.
Santa’s Belly Ornaments – Take 2
Do you remember two years when I made those Santa belly ornaments from red glass ball ornies (link below)? Well this year I found a fun twist using clear ornies and curled scrapbook paper! Fun! 🙂 Get the how to … Read More...
Felt Christmas Trees a tutorial
Rachel of “Lines Across My Face” has a wonderful felt Christmas tree tutorial to share with us. She made four felt Christmas trees, one for each member of her family. Rachel says that the trees are very easy to … Read More...
How to upcycle a strawberry basket
If you buy your strawberries in those cute little green baskets and tend to save them thinking you can re-use them someday, well someday has come with help of the clever crafter Carolyn of the blog Homework. She has a … Read More...
C’est Noel Chart
Beaded Ribbon Edging Tutorial
Tutorial: Felt and fabric mushroom Christmas ornaments
Lisa from A Spoonful of Sugar shows how to make a super cute mushroom ornament from felt and fabric. I’m loving the woodland fairy tale-ish look for Christmas! It would be so sweet hanging on your Christmas tree (maybe a … Read More...
Etsy Shop: Drum Chick Designs Stamps
If you’re looking for unique one of a kind stamps for your holiday projects there are loads of wonderful shops on Etsy that sell hand made stamps. Drum Chick designs sells lots of great carved rubber, wood mounted stamps, here … Read More...
Snowman Macaroons and Meringue Snowflakes
Hee hee, love the little plaid scarf. Make snowman macaroons HERE at Ladies Home Journal and meringue snowflakes HERE.
DIY Tea Gift
I’m always on the hunt for DIY gifts that fit the people I know… Make your own calming tea and find links to packaging supplies HERE at Country Living.
Mutilated gingerbread
Bless their hearts! Of course these cookie people are screaming in horror. Look closely–they’ve lost limbs to nibblers! Go to the blog of their creator, Crooked Sister, to see more and get the link to the Etsy listing. But … Read More...