If you’re giving thrifted, handmade or quirky gifts this year, these free printable gift tags from Lara’s Vintage are just perfect! Click here to go to the free printable.
New Crafty Tutorials Website: Instructagram
I just found about a cool new site called Instructagram. It’s layout is similar to Pintrest but it’s only for DIY projects, each with it’s own step by step how to photos and links on where to buy the … Read More...
Tutorial | Paper Angel Ornament from a Paper Doily
Jenny from Craft Test Dummies shares the steps to make this angel ornament from a paper doily. She made the doily from scratch using the Martha Stewart Crafts Circle Edge Punch, but I think you could use any thick … Read More...
Freebie | Peace, Joy, Love Gift Tags from Imagine Gnats
Here is another set of free printable gift tags, this time from Imagine Gnats. They come in three different colors so one of them is sure to work for your gifts! Click here to go to the download.
Freebie | Free Gift Tags & Customizable Greeting Card by Love vs. Design
When I saw these freebies I downloaded them right away! You can get both a set of gift tags (shown above) as well as a printable greeting card that is customizable. The designs are by Love vs. Designs and … Read More...
Freebie: Holiday Ornament Window Card
Visit the Extreme Cards blog and download a free cut file for making this pretty window with hanging ornaments card. It’s available in PDF or DXF or SVG or studio files.
-Heather
Check out more SVG files and bundles over … Read More...
Project: Pop Up Gingerbread Man Card
This pop up gingerbread man is so sweet I could eat him up! Tiff Johnson shares directions on the Sizzix blog for using die cuts, stamps and pattern paper for this adorable card.
-Heather
Tutorial | Photo Block Ornament
Are you looking for a unique ornament or gift? Try this photo block ornament tutorial by Melanie at Bear Rabbit Bear Crafts. She shares two options for making these : painted or covered with paper. Click here to go … Read More...
Tutorial | 2013 Instagram Desktop Calendar
Nathalie from An Ounce of Creativity shares all the steps for making this desktop calendar using Instagram photos. She shows how she used her binding machine to make the calendar, and provides a link to a free printable 2013 … Read More...
Tutorial | Trees and Hearts Gift Tags
Kathie from Curious and CatCat shares the steps for making these gift tags with a tree and heart design. I love the homespun look the stitched frame gives! Click here to see the tutorial.
Tutorial | Festive Stationery
Daria from Kittenhood shares a simple and stylish way to dress us plain stationery for the holiday season. Click here to see more.
Freebie | 6 Printable Gingerbread House Designs
The designers at We Love to Illustrate are offering up six different printable gingerbread house designs. From classical to whimsical you’re sure to find one you like. Simply print, cut, fold and stick! Click here to go to … Read More...
Freebie: Sugar Plum
Project: Paper Bag Snowman Card
This snowman card is simply divine! And the funest part is it’s made from a small paper bag and there a pocket inside. So cute and clever! Find more info over on the Whiff of Joy stamps blog.
-Heather
Freebie: Little Holiday House
The Cheeky Magpie has a free file for making this sweet tiny holiday house, I love the little cotton smoke coming out of the top! There are several files to choose from eps, svg and dxf and for print and … Read More...
Tutorials | DIY Gift Wrapping
Find more ideas for DIY gift wrapping with these two links:
1. Rachel Faucett of Handmade Charlotte shares 15 DIY Easy Gift Wrap Ideas on Babble Voices
2. The Cheese Thief shares a simple idea for making gift wrap paper … Read More...
Tutorial | Advent Calendar Instagram Style
Lindsay from the Silhouette Design team used their Advent Calendar kit to create this Instagram take on a countdown calendar. This is a wonderful way to display your Instagram photos from last holiday season (or any time), as well as … Read More...
Project: Gift Card Holder from a Envelope
The October Afternoon blog has directions for turning a plain old white envelope into a fabulous stitched gift card holder. Click here for the tutorial.
-Heather
Project: Paper Block Calendar
Using cardstock, dies and stamps Cindy at The Creative Closet will show you how to make this fantastic block calendar.
-Heather
Cyber Monday Warehouse Sale at Webster’s Pages
Webster’s Pages is having a 72 hour Warehouse Sale starting on Cyber Monday – Monday November 26th at noon EST. Get $150 worth of product for only $25, plus 10% off the Best Friends collection. Click here for all the … Read More...