“Holiday Book Craft Roundup – BookRiot” plus 38 more

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• Holiday Book Craft Roundup – BookRiot
• Sea Glass Earrings
• Tutorial: Drape neck top you can wear three ways
• Modern Geometric Felt Christmas Bunting
• Tutorial: Restuff a special stuffed animal
• Tutorial: Deep pocket fleece scarf
• Remold Your Old Candles
• DIY tutorial, make a koala cable organizer from felt
• Felt Campfire, stick, log, marshmallow and smore Tutorial
• Christmas Tree Skirt Tutorial
• Giveaway: Step it Up Knits
• Christmas Lights from Candy
• Paper Punched Luminary Cityscape
• Review- Handmade to Sell: Hello Craft’s Guide to Owning, Running, and Growing Your Crafty Biz
• Knitting Podcaster KnitPurlGirl Has Died
• Sandwich “Hot Cocoa”
• Simple Puzzle Project for Little Hands
• DIY Christmas Wrapping Paper
• Felt Christmas Tree Ornament
• Newsy: Sea of Stars quilt along
• 22 Cookies Inspired by 22 Christmas Cards
• Tutorial: Felt koala earbud organizer
• Giveaway: Three charm packs at Samelia’s Mum
• Tutorial: Mod felt fringe Christmas tree skirt
• Tutorial: Tips and supplies for sewing on leather
• Tutorial: Vintage pillowcase apron
• Tutorial: Quilt-y mini advent calendar
• Tutorial: Hot Mess Casserole Carrier
• Tutorial: Quilt-y Money + Gift Card Holder
• DIY: Peppermint Lip Balm
• Tutorial: Make a Paper Gift Bag
• Project: Holiday Madonna Card
• Easy Owl Cookies
• Sleeping Christmas Mouse Treat
• In NY? Want to Help Build a Block of Gingerbread Brownstones?
• Mini Christmas Cookies for an Advent Calendar
• Mason Jar Escort Cards
• Lady Bug Fly To Me – And Add A Stocking Cap Too!
• Three Christmas Crafting Tutorials | DIY Stamps, Advent Calendar and Gift Bags

Holiday Book Craft Roundup – BookRiot Posted: 27 Nov 2012 07:31 PM PST   If you’d like to add a little literary value to your holiday this year, then you must check out BookRiot‘s 7 Heavenly Holiday Crafts to Make with Books. The above menorah by Juniper Books might be my favorite menorah ever! (Just take my advice and be careful with lit candles and a flammable menorah. Nothing spoils the …

Sea Glass Earrings Posted: 27 Nov 2012 07:18 PM PST Take a look at Natalie’s pretty sea glass earrings. She’s sharing her tutorial for how they are made at Northshore Days. As our friends in the Southern hemisphere head into summer, Natalie says, “what better way to celebrate than to make some beach inspired jewelry?” I think beach inspired jewelry will make the winter here seem a little brighter, …

Tutorial: Drape neck top you can wear three ways Posted: 27 Nov 2012 03:51 PM PST WobiSobi shows how to make this drape neck shirt out of two short sleeve tees.  The drapey top can be worn three ways – with the fronts hanging loose, wrapped around the torso, or tied at the front.  Go the tutorial to see how to make it. [photo from WobiSobi]…

Modern Geometric Felt Christmas Bunting Posted: 27 Nov 2012 03:27 PM PST Rachel of “Lines Across” has this really darling “Geometric Christmas Bunting” and I love it because it is so unique and will really adds some sparkle to your decor.  Rachel is a wife and mother and loves crafting and is very creative.  She has a step-by-step tutorial for you to follow.  Like “Lines Across” on Facebook so you can be …

Tutorial: Restuff a special stuffed animal Posted: 27 Nov 2012 03:25 PM PST Abby Glassenberg from While She Naps, and author of The Artful Bird, shows what to do when a favorite stuffed animal has been loved (and washed) so much that the stuffing sags.  The solution is to restuff the animal.  Go to her tutorial to see how to do it. [photo from While She Naps]…

Tutorial: Deep pocket fleece scarf Posted: 27 Nov 2012 03:00 PM PST Delia from Delia Creates guest blogs in the Holiday Bake, Craft, & Sew Along series at Skip To My Lou with a tutorial showing how to make her Deep Pocket Scarf.  It’s a long fleece scarf with deep pockets at each end so you can keep your hands and neck warm at the same time.  It’s a quick and easy …

Remold Your Old Candles Posted: 27 Nov 2012 02:22 PM PST L. Michelle shows you how to get more life out of the wax leftover when you’ve burned through a candle’s wick. She has a lot of great info about the differences between beeswax and tallow wax. Check it out!…

DIY tutorial, make a koala cable organizer from felt Posted: 27 Nov 2012 02:00 PM PST What a cute idea and it keep those cables neat and orderly with this "koala cable organizer". Onel hosts “Onelman” a bilingual (English-Indonesian) blog, sharing crafting experiments. She is a weekend crafter and blogger (or so she calls herself). She also holds down a 9-5 office worker from the tropical country of Indonesia. Onel loves "DIY & crafts" labeled things, …

Felt Campfire, stick, log, marshmallow and smore Tutorial Posted: 27 Nov 2012 12:47 PM PST  I think everyone, young and old will like playing with this awesome "Stuffed Felt Campfire play set… Complete with felt ‘smores and magnetic marshmallow and roasting sticks"! Lindsay hosts "Lindsay & Drew" a blogs filled with clever ideas.  Lindsay relates: “Oh buddy! This is going to be a long one. I will start by saying this is a general how …

Christmas Tree Skirt Tutorial Posted: 27 Nov 2012 12:35 PM PST From "Knock off Décor" and here! "Remember that pretty felt wreath pillow from yesterday? Well, Jody from Homey Home Design loved it so much she decided to whip up a matching tree skirt this year. Jody sewed a simple tree skirt and then added her felt leaves and pom poms with fabric glue. If just the thought of making …

Giveaway: Step it Up Knits Posted: 27 Nov 2012 10:43 AM PST I really meant to post this giveaway last week, and then my daughter was sick and it was Thanksgiving and then I was sick, so here we are. I recently shared with you the pattern Vickie Howell did for my other knitting website, and about the same time I reviewed her latest book, Step it Up Knits, over there. …

Christmas Lights from Candy Posted: 27 Nov 2012 10:27 AM PST How crazy cute and clever and simple! Make quick and easy Christmas lights from M and Ms and Mike and Ike’s candies HERE at Hungry Happenings.…

Paper Punched Luminary Cityscape Posted: 27 Nov 2012 09:49 AM PST Crafts Unleashed from ConsumerCrafts blogged this very clever idea for a paper bag cityscape created using craft paper punches. Get the tutorial.…

Review- Handmade to Sell: Hello Craft’s Guide to Owning, Running, and Growing Your Crafty Biz Posted: 27 Nov 2012 09:42 AM PST First you make stuff, then people say they love it and you make stuff for other people. The next step, sell it!  But how to do it? Well Handmade to Sell  is the book for you! It covers just about every aspect of selling the cool stuff you make! I read it cover to cover and the resources are …

Knitting Podcaster KnitPurlGirl Has Died Posted: 27 Nov 2012 08:54 AM PST Karrie Steinmetz, better known to the fiber arts community by her online handle and podcast name KnitPurlGirl, died unexpectedly on Monday, according to reports around the Internet and on the Friends of KnitPurlGirl group on Ravelry. Karrie had been blogging about knitting since 2008, and most recently posted an encouraging and helpful post about the act of podcasting about …

Sandwich “Hot Cocoa” Posted: 27 Nov 2012 08:27 AM PST Drink your lunch kids, especially on a day like today (in DC it’s cold and dank and drizzly). Make a “hot cocoa” sandwich HERE at Little Nummies.…

Simple Puzzle Project for Little Hands Posted: 27 Nov 2012 07:33 AM PST This is a great project that you can make as a gift for the holiday season, or just something to keep the kiddos busy while you cook dinner! Putting puzzles together is fun and educational for kids…head on over to sol da eira for the instructions!  …

DIY Christmas Wrapping Paper Posted: 27 Nov 2012 07:30 AM PST This simple project could be uniquely designed to fit the personalities of your family! Get inspired over at Art with Kids…although I personally love the hats!…

Felt Christmas Tree Ornament Posted: 27 Nov 2012 07:24 AM PST   Donni is one of my favorite bloggers on the internet! She is so creative with her children, especially when it comes to making special crafts with them out of  natural materials.  This felt Christmas tree ornament was their first craft for the season! I hope you enjoy it as much as I do…find the tutorial over at The Magic …

Newsy: Sea of Stars quilt along Posted: 27 Nov 2012 07:21 AM PST I am all about relaxed, especially this time of year, you? Elizabeth of Don’t Call Me Betsy is taking this approach to her latest quilt along Sea of Stars. At the end of this shared stitching event, you’ll have a beautiful block style quilt to keep or gift. Get the details on her blog, go to kickoff.…

22 Cookies Inspired by 22 Christmas Cards Posted: 27 Nov 2012 07:17 AM PST That’s a whole lot of cookies and a whole lot of cards and a whole lot of Christmas and a whole lot of talent. I’m so honored to be included in this collection organized by Haniela of 22 bloggers creating decorated cookies (with how-tos!) inspired by a Christmas card. Find the entire roundup of cookies HERE at Haniela’s. Shown …

Tutorial: Felt koala earbud organizer Posted: 27 Nov 2012 07:17 AM PST Onelmon shows how to make the cutest little organizer for your earbud wires.  It’s a little felt koala that clips around the wires to keep them from getting tangled up.  If you have  a teen or tween on your Christmas list, this would make a great handgift for them!  Go to her tutorial. [photo from Onelmon]…

Giveaway: Three charm packs at Samelia’s Mum Posted: 27 Nov 2012 07:06 AM PST Anorina of Samelia’s Mum is hosting a giveaway on her blog for three fabric charm packs by Moda. These are all great fabric lines (no dogs here). Her contest ends December 10, 2012.  Go HERE to enter.…

Tutorial: Mod felt fringe Christmas tree skirt Posted: 27 Nov 2012 07:03 AM PST I am loving this felt fringe tree skirt that Jacinda from Prudent Baby made!  It’s colorful, fun, and… mod!  She shares a tutorial showing how you can make one.   Get the tute. [photo from Prudent Baby]…

Tutorial: Tips and supplies for sewing on leather Posted: 27 Nov 2012 06:55 AM PST I’ve been seeing lots of awesome sewing projects using leather (or faux leather).  The leather looks cool, but it can be tricky to sew on if you don’t have the right supplies, or if you try to sew on it like it’s cotton.  Liz from Cotton & Curls gives some tips for sewing on leather, as well as a rundown of …

Tutorial: Vintage pillowcase apron Posted: 27 Nov 2012 06:50 AM PST Jennifer Brasher from Two Butterflies shows how she made an apron out of a vintage pillowcase and a bit of fabric cut from a vintage sheet.  It’s part of her 30 Days for 30 Dollars series of thrifty craft projects.  Get the how-to on her blog. [photo from Two Butterflies]…

Tutorial: Quilt-y mini advent calendar Posted: 27 Nov 2012 06:47 AM PST Now this is a clever idea Jane of Quilt Jane had when she made up this mini advent calendar starting with a quilt block. Once quilted and bound, you can hang it on your tree or door, then watch as your kids move the elf along each day. Fun! Find out how to make your own, get the tutorial.…

Tutorial: Hot Mess Casserole Carrier Posted: 27 Nov 2012 06:42 AM PST Sara from Sew Sweetness shares a tutorial over at the Free Spirit Fabrics blog showing how to make her Hot Mess Casserole Carrier.  It’s insulated to keep your food warm, and it’s big enough to hold a 13″ x 9″ casserole pan.  It would make a great Christmas gift!  Or, make one for yourself so you can easily tote food …

Tutorial: Quilt-y Money + Gift Card Holder Posted: 27 Nov 2012 06:28 AM PST Fiona of Celtic Thistle created this handsome money or gift card holder with her nephews in mind. This year the cash she gives them for Christmas will be in a cute sewn keepsake. The front is a quilt block she shows you how to make, but I’m thinking any orphan quilt block would work, giving you a head start. Either …

DIY: Peppermint Lip Balm Posted: 27 Nov 2012 06:27 AM PST Just in time for the holidays, Nourishing Minimalism has a quick and easy tutorial for making your own peppermint lip balm. These would be great stocking stuffers! Find it all here.…

Tutorial: Make a Paper Gift Bag Posted: 27 Nov 2012 06:04 AM PST Visit What Shall We Make Today and find out how to cut, score and a fold a piece of cardstock into a cute gift bag for the holidays. -Heather…

Project: Holiday Madonna Card Posted: 27 Nov 2012 06:02 AM PST Karen from the Dreaming and Creating blog has instructions for making this stunning Madonna card. -Heather…

Easy Owl Cookies Posted: 27 Nov 2012 05:56 AM PST Why are owls so dang appealing? The wise thing? I think it’s the big eye thing. Anyway, make super easy owl cookies from store-bought goodies HERE at The Seven Year Cottage.…

Sleeping Christmas Mouse Treat Posted: 27 Nov 2012 05:49 AM PST Made from a Rice Krispies Treat and store-bought candy, I wouldn’t even dare disturb this sleeping cutie. Make a sleeping Christmas mouse treat HERE at Party Pinching.…

In NY? Want to Help Build a Block of Gingerbread Brownstones? Posted: 27 Nov 2012 05:12 AM PST If you think back to a year ago, you may recall this amazing gingerbread brownstone I posted about by Kitchen Table Scraps. Well, this year, things are getting even bigger. Blogger Renee is creating an entire BLOCK of gingerbread Brownstones. But she needs help. Want to help Renee? In NYC?  Amateurs and pros in alike can pitch in and …

Mini Christmas Cookies for an Advent Calendar Posted: 27 Nov 2012 05:03 AM PST I know I’m a sucker for a lot of things (mason jars, macarons, stuff on sticks…) but mini versions of things is also on that list. What a cute addition to an Advent calendar instead of the standard store-bought chocolate, mini decorated Christmas cookies. Find them HERE at Craftstorming.…

Mason Jar Escort Cards Posted: 27 Nov 2012 04:25 AM PST Another lovely way to use mason jars for a wedding: escort cards! Get the tutorial at Emmaline Bride.…

Lady Bug Fly To Me – And Add A Stocking Cap Too! Posted: 27 Nov 2012 04:11 AM PST Who doesn’t like ladybugs?  At least the yarn variety.  This sweet baby has been dressed by Craftfoxes and their free pattern is available for you here .  This is sized for a newborn, but you can probably figure out how to make it a bit larger for an older child.  There are plenty of other goodies at the Craftfoxes site.  …

Three Christmas Crafting Tutorials | DIY Stamps, Advent Calendar and Gift Bags Posted: 27 Nov 2012 04:00 AM PST 1. Carve your own Christmas stamps for cards and gift tags. All the details over at Lu Loves Handmade 2. Make this activity based advent calendar using shipping tags. Get the instructions at Poppytalk 3. Finally, create cute gift bags from lunch sacks with this tutorial from Bowdabra.…

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