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“Clothespin Soldier Ornaments” plus 42 more

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“Clothespin Soldier Ornaments” plus 42 more

Clothespin Soldier Ornaments

Posted: 29 Nov 2011 03:50 AM PST

Clothespin Soldier OrnamentsI love these little soldier ornaments, those hats are just the cutest! perfect little Christmas ornaments or gift toppers. Get the full tutorial over at Altogether Christmas Crafts — Clothespin Soldier Ornaments..

Freebie | Last Minute Christmas Cards

Posted: 29 Nov 2011 04:00 AM PST

Still haven’t started on your Christmas cards? (Neither have I). Here’s a quick solution: printables! These set of 10 free cards from Papercraft Inspirations were designed by Kirsty Neale. Click here to go to the download

Snowman Hat Marshmallow Pops

Posted: 29 Nov 2011 03:46 AM PST

It takes surprisingly little to turn a Pilgrim hat into a snowman hat. Remember these? Now they are these. (Hmmm, Baby New Year and Leprechauns wear hats, too.) Find the how-tos HERE at Sweet Simple Stuff.

Christmas Lunch

Posted: 29 Nov 2011 03:09 AM PST

How very parent-like to sneak spinach in something Christmassy… Make a present and Christmas tree lunch HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons.

Inspiration du Jour | Anna Elizabeth

Posted: 29 Nov 2011 03:00 AM PST

Tutorial: Holiday mug rug with 8 jolly shapes

Posted: 28 Nov 2011 07:26 PM PST

Jessie from Harding Hill Designs has outdone herself with this tutorial. Not only does she share how to make this Christmas tree applique and pieced mug rug, she includes 7 more applique shapes. They include star, heart, candy cane, ornaments, stocking and a bell. Get the tutorial.

 

Event: Amish Quilts Expo in France

Posted: 28 Nov 2011 07:04 PM PST

I seriously wish I could go. The event runs from Tuesday, December 13, 2011 until February 12, 2012. Click HERE for further details.

A Christmas Story Leg Lamp Cake Pop… Just the Beginning

Posted: 28 Nov 2011 05:58 PM PST

A new cake pop every day from Thanksgiving to Christmas? Can you even take such sweet cuteness and inspiration? That’s the promise from Every Day Should Pop!. My new favorite cake pop ever in the whole world? The leg lamp from A Christmas Story. Yes, that’s a cake pop. Find tips on making them HERE. Also…

Happy Birthday Board

Posted: 28 Nov 2011 04:03 PM PST

Happy Birthday BoardThis is a brilliant idea. Keep the birthday cards in chronological order so you’ll never forget a birthday. Then as birthdays pass, move them to the back. Get the tutorial from I Heart Nap Time — Crazy Christmas Crafter: Classy Clutter.

2012 calendar fabric on Spoonflower + my own geeky contributions

Posted: 28 Nov 2011 03:15 PM PST

Spoonflower is having a fat quarter sale, 2 for the price of one, so you can order your tea towel calendars and get a great deal! I think they recommend that you choose the linen canvas fabric choice when ordering for tea towels.

Can I just point you towards my two calendar tea towels which would make perfect gifts for…

Interweave’s Emags – Let the Tutorial Do The Talking!

Posted: 28 Nov 2011 03:11 PM PST

Interweave explains this new content:

“Step-by-step tutorials that provide in-depth, hands-on content are made even more enlightening by video clips that make learning effortless and fun.

Patterns, projects, and templates are easily downloaded and printed.

Interviews and FAQs with leading designers and craftspeople.

See every detail by zooming in on pictures that capture every detail.

…

Tutorial: Diamond smocked t-shirt

Posted: 28 Nov 2011 03:10 PM PST

Terra from Mama Says Sew shows how to make a fabulous diamond smocked t-shirt.  She shows it in red knit as holiday wear, but this surface technique would be pretty on tops you wear year-round, too.  You could also turn this into a pretty dress by adding a gathered skirt to the bottom of the top. Oh, the…

Tutorial: Diamond smocked t-shirt

Posted: 28 Nov 2011 03:10 PM PST

Terra from Mama Says Sew shows how to make a fabulous diamond smocked t-shirt.  She shows it in red knit as holiday wear, but this surface technique would be pretty on tops you wear year-round, too.  You could also turn this into a pretty dress by adding a gathered skirt to the bottom of the top. Oh, the…

{Guestbook Alternative} Jenga!

Posted: 28 Nov 2011 03:09 PM PST

For a clever alternative to the traditional guestbook check out this inspired idea at Oh Lovely Day: Jenga!

West Elm + Etsy Handmade Holiday Workshops

Posted: 28 Nov 2011 02:34 PM PST

West Elm stores all over the US are teaming up with Etsy for mini holiday markets and ornament making workshops.

Find a west elm store near you here.

Check out the Facebook event page here:

 

(8) West Elm + Etsy Handmade Holiday Workshop.

Vintage Window Photo Display

Posted: 28 Nov 2011 01:02 PM PST

Vintage Window Photo DisplayLove this photo display using an old window. Heck, I love the window! Get the scoop over at Coffee With The Mrs. — My DIY Window~Frame.

Polymer Clay Moustaches

Posted: 28 Nov 2011 01:34 PM PST

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If you’re not familiar with Movember it’s a moustache growing fundraiser. Many of my women friends pay their men not to grow them, in fact! And more than a few friends have made moustache necklaces to show solidarity with their guys. This is a great example by dpuracasualidad

Project: Penguin Card

Posted: 28 Nov 2011 01:28 PM PST

 

Find directions for making this adorable penguin card on the Wild Rose Studio website. And click here to check out all the sweet new stamps from them.

-Heather

Dickensian Saying

Posted: 28 Nov 2011 12:10 PM PST

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 your own stitched version of Scrooge’s famous saying. Thanks to Feathers in the Nest blogger Jennifer Dalenberg for posting…

Pat Sloan podcast today at 4 p.m. EST

Posted: 28 Nov 2011 11:56 AM PST

Today at American Patchwork & Quilting Radio, host Pat Sloan talks with Kellie Wulfsohn of Don’t Look Now, Traci Marvel of Bigfork Bay Cotton Company, Natalie Lymer of Cinderberry Stitches, and Betsy Chutchian.  Don’t miss it. Click HERE for more information.

{DIY Weddings} Make a Terrarium

Posted: 28 Nov 2011 11:41 AM PST

Here’s another fun idea from Christina at Intimate Weddings: make your own wedding terrarium! Using simple elements like dried moss and model train figures makes this project a breeze! Click here for the tutorial.

{DIY Weddings} Customized Fortune Cookies

Posted: 28 Nov 2011 11:28 AM PST

Create delicious, chocolate-dipped cookie favors for your guests with no baking required! The ingenious Christina at Intimate Weddings shows how to take prebaked fortune cookies and insert your own message with a minimum of fuss and fabulous results!

Handsome in Pink

Posted: 28 Nov 2011 11:21 AM PST

Handsome in Pink is an online boutique that is creates adorable clothing designs for babies, adults and children and seeks to over turn some of the gender stereotypes that clothing tend to perpetuate.

I don’t know about you but buying clothing or my child has been VERY AGGRAVATING. Why are all…

Marshmallow Wonderland Vignette

Posted: 28 Nov 2011 10:01 AM PST

Marshmallow Wonderland VignetteFirst 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}.

Inspiration: Jude Hill

Posted: 28 Nov 2011 10:07 AM PST

A bit of a twist. One of Jude Hill‘s feathers…as a buttonhole. Awesome. See her post.

Window Scene

Posted: 28 Nov 2011 10:06 AM PST

From Les Grilles De Maryse this little country scene is a nice chart for beginners. It would be a great one to kit up for a gift to put in someone’s stocking. Or to make as a magnet to place in a stocking as a gift!

The free chart is linked to in this blog post.

20 Non-Traditional Wedding Ideas

Posted: 28 Nov 2011 09:19 AM PST

Poptastic Bride features fun and funky inspiration for brides who want something a bit out of the ordinary! For a round-up of 20 fresh and quirky alternative wedding ideas visit this post.

CraftyPod’s Christmas roundup

Posted: 28 Nov 2011 09:06 AM PST

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.

Mini Advent felt Stockings tutorial

Posted: 28 Nov 2011 08:33 AM PST

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 project comes from Martha Stewart with complete instructions and a template. Enjoy!

 

 

A useful knot for beading

Posted: 28 Nov 2011 08:05 AM PST

Lyric Kinard shows how to make a handy knot to stabilize beads. See the video on her Lyric Art blog.

Money Tree

Posted: 28 Nov 2011 07:00 AM PST

Money TreeHere’s a great gift idea, and a fun decoration for Christmas. Something I’d love to have growing in my backyard — a money tree! Get the tutorial from Then she made — Make a Money Tree.

Spotted via Be Different Act Normal

Check out Recycled Market on this Cyber Monday

Posted: 28 Nov 2011 07:57 AM PST

On this Cyber Monday I thought I’d share a link to this new online market place for all things recycled. Consider buying recycled this holiday season at Recycled Market. I bet Santa would approve.

DIY Hot Chocolate Bar

Posted: 28 Nov 2011 07:40 AM PST

Make your winter wedding festivities cozy with a hot chocolate bar to warm up your guests! Bijoux Bride shares all the delicious details here.

Free pattern: Retro space age Christmas stockings

Posted: 28 Nov 2011 07:07 AM PST

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.  Love, love! Get the pattern and tutorial.

[photo from Tried & True]

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Tutorial: Keeping embroidery clean

Posted: 28 Nov 2011 07:04 AM PST

Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread shows how to protect delicate embroidery from dirt and snags as you work. See her tute.

Tutorial: Jersey and wool felt Christmas stocking

Posted: 28 Nov 2011 06:56 AM PST

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.

[photo from Prudent Baby]

Tutorial: Retro-mod Knit Sweater Dress

Posted: 28 Nov 2011 06:48 AM PST

Jessica from Me Sew Crazy shows how to make her Knit Sweater Dress.  The sleeveless dress has a fabulous retro-mod feel.  It’s made from two layers – a sweater knit material and a jersey knit lining.  It’s inspired by a similar dress in the latest Anthropologie catalog.  Get the tutorial.

[photo from Me Sew Crazy]

Giveaway: Patchwork heart Christmas ornaments

Posted: 28 Nov 2011 06:30 AM PST

Leslie from Leslie’s Art and Sew created these  lovely patchwork heart ornaments, and wants to share them with others.  She doesn’t have enough to give one to everyone, but she does have a pair of heart ornaments to give away to three of her readers.  Go to her blog to enter her giveaway.

[photo from Leslie's Art and Sew]

Inspiration: Stamped Cookies

Posted: 28 Nov 2011 06:29 AM PST

Lynette Horner shares her amazing stamped cookies on her Flikr page, she used a blank ink pad and edible ink to stamp them, follow the link for more info from her. These are almost too pretty to eat!

-Heather

Tutorial: Santa and reindeer photo props

Posted: 28 Nov 2011 06:19 AM PST

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 felt.  And if sewing isn’t your thing, she also has a printable version of the Santa…

Tutorial: Felt babe

Posted: 28 Nov 2011 06:03 AM PST

A new DIY ornament from vintage umbrella: the babe in the manger. See the tute.

Camera Cookies

Posted: 28 Nov 2011 05:51 AM PST

Remember when I declared an edible camera trend, as evidenced by these camera cookie cutters? And I said I was getting a set to review? I got them and I made some. And I’m giving away a set. For how-tos to make camera cookies AND to enter the giveaway to win a set (and it’s a worldwide contest):…

Inspiration: Linda Stokes

Posted: 28 Nov 2011 04:01 AM PST

Linda Stokes created this sumptuous journal cover. She says,

This came from an embroidery done a few years ago, using the circular attachment of my sewing machine.  I was thinking of making it into a bag but journals are quicker to do.

Quicker; think of that. You can click the image on her blog to enlarge it for study.


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