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“Button Brooch Tutorial” plus 27 more

“Button Brooch Tutorial” plus 27 more


Button Brooch Tutorial

Posted: 01 Dec 2012 07:24 PM PST

Owl brooch from Sew DeliciousThis button brooch made from cute owl fabric by Ros at Sew Delicious is easy for crafters of all levels. See how she turned a scrap of fabric into jewelry at Sew Delicious.…


Fall Walk Bracelet Tutorial

Posted: 01 Dec 2012 06:03 PM PST

"Fall Walk" bracelet from Gaea at Art Bead SceneAfter raking leaves all afternoon, this tutorial is especially perfect for today. The colors, leaf and acorn beads do indeed make this bracelet look like a “fall walk.” Gaea is sharing a free tutorial for how she made this bracelet at Art Bead Scene.…


PhotoJewelryMaking.com $60 Giveaway

Posted: 01 Dec 2012 03:58 PM PST

 Thanks to PhotoJewelrymaking.com you have the chance to win a $60.00 Gift certificate for their website.

PhotoJewelryMaking.com is the world’s largest photo jewelry supply store. You can make individual pieces or start a business with their

For your chance to win simply comment below and tell us what product     you would buy from their website.

Competition Closes December 1st…


Free pattern: Embellished fabric tags

Posted: 01 Dec 2012 03:45 PM PST

Kristyne from Pretty By Hand shares a free pattern for making fabric gift tags.  It’s part of her Tag-a-Long series, where she and Amy from nanaCompany will show different ways they’ve embellished the basic tags.  Go to her post for the free tag template, and then check out their first round of tags here and here.…


Tutorial: Fabric candy bar, gingerbread, and sugar cookie

Posted: 01 Dec 2012 03:20 PM PST

Susi from Lilla Luise shows how to make a play candy bar, piece of gingerbread, and sugar cookie out of fabric and fleece.  They’d make a sweet addition to a child’s play kitchen!  Go to her tutorial.

[photo from Lilla Luise]…


Hanukkah Candle Holders

Posted: 01 Dec 2012 02:03 PM PST

Hanukkah Candle Holders

So pretty! Little gift boxes are used as the base for these tea light candles, set up in Menorah fashion for Hanukkah. A great way to decorate with minimal fuss. Get the quick tutorial here – Set the Hanukkah Table.…


Idea file: Yo-yo throw pillow

Posted: 01 Dec 2012 03:00 PM PST

Elise from Grow Creative used fabric yo-yos to embellish the front of a throw pillow.  She arranged them in a circular pattern that could evoke a snowflake or a flower, depending on the color palette.   Read more about it at her blog

[photo from Grow Creative]…


Project: Paper Tree from Scraps

Posted: 01 Dec 2012 02:07 PM PST

Here’s a fantastic way to use up your long scraps of cardstock, turn them into a lovely holiday tree! You could even add some tiny stamped ornaments too. Find directions over on Alipeep’s Art blog.

-Heather…


How to make a felt gnome Christmas ornament

Posted: 01 Dec 2012 01:28 PM PST

 

Kat of "just crafty enough" has this darling little gnome or tomte ornament tutorial with a pattern. I like the way Kat has some unstuffed gnomes pinned to a wall, too cute. She said it has been the most popular seller on our Etsy store over the past couple of years. She has not had time to make any …


Felted Knit Nesting Bowls with pattern and Felting knits video

Posted: 01 Dec 2012 12:26 PM PST

The "CraftFoxes Staff" posted the pattern and a video for these sweet and useful nesting bowls. These felted bowls are excerpts from a book by Tamara Mello “Heart Felt Knits,” this easy how-to features clear directions and a strong, eye-catching image.  A CraftFoxes’ exclusive: Chronicle Book’s exec teaches crafters how to felt knitting.

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Tin Can JOY Luminaries

Posted: 01 Dec 2012 12:24 PM PST

Vanessa wrote a tutorial for Celebrations.com sharing how to make tin can luminaries featuring the word JOY for the holiday season. Check it out!


Glass Bottle Menorah

Posted: 01 Dec 2012 11:01 AM PST

Glass Bottle Menorah

I love the simplicity of this pretty Menorah, and the fact that there’s a lot of recycling going on in this project! A great craft for teenagers too, so get them involved in the decorations this year for Hanukkah. Get the tutorial here – Upcycled Glass Menorah Hanukkah Craft.

Photo in gallery…


Carved Turnip Tea Light Holders

Posted: 01 Dec 2012 11:37 AM PST

Martha Stewart does it again with a brilliant idea for converting beautiful turnips into tea light holders.

via Make:Craft


New issue: Crazy Quilt Gatherings

Posted: 01 Dec 2012 10:37 AM PST

The winter issue of Pat Winter‘s Crazy Quilt Gatherings e-zine is available now! Go to Pat’s blog post to find out more.…


Make an ornament that fits inside a card

Posted: 01 Dec 2012 10:16 AM PST

Deborah of Woolen Sails has a great idea for a little gift ornament that is flat enough to include in a Christmas card. Find out how she put together these cute, quick stitcheries.…


Hanukkah: Hanukkah Crafts and Decorations – Martha Stewart

Posted: 01 Dec 2012 08:59 AM PST

Dreidel Gift Cards

Martha Stewart has the instructions for these pretty, glittery gift cards shaped like dreidels! A gorgeous addition to your Hanukkah celebrations this year. Make some today! Get the tutorial from the martha Stewart website – Hanukkah: Dreidel Gift Cards.…


Quick! Catch the UT sale!

Posted: 01 Dec 2012 09:46 AM PST

Check this announcement from the Urban Threads e-newsletter and take advantage of this great sale:

There’s a storewide sale happening right now — 50% off single designs, 30% off packs — and it only lasts through Sunday, Dec. 2, so shop the Merry Market Sale while you can.


Tutorial: Fitted tablecloth to protect a child’s play table

Posted: 01 Dec 2012 08:46 AM PST

Ahna from Easier Than I Thought created a fitted tablecloth to protect the top of the little table that her daughter plays on.  She used a laminated cotton so it wipes clean easily.  And the fitted corners mean it won’t slide off easily.  She shares a tutorial showing how to do it.  Get the tute.

[photo from Easier Than I …


Tutorial: Jumper dress with Christmas tree ruffle and present pockets

Posted: 01 Dec 2012 08:25 AM PST

Kat from Sew Chibi designs a garment for her daughters, she asks herself how to make the garment fun for them to wear.  From there, she comes up with the most fanciful clothes that a child could dream of.  She guests over at Project Run and Play with a tutorial showing how she made all of the fun details on this special Christmas dress she …


Tutorial: Girl’s lightweight scarf

Posted: 01 Dec 2012 07:25 AM PST

VixenMade shows how she made this pretty polka-dotted scarf for her daughter.  It’s made from a lightweight cotton, with tiny pom pom trim at the ends.   Go to her tute.

[photo from VixenMade]…


Tutorial: Pleated velveteen and rayon wrap

Posted: 01 Dec 2012 07:19 AM PST

Sew4Home shows how to make this pretty wrap from rayon and velveteen.  Pleats at the back give it a lovely drape.  They show it out of Amy Butler’s Alchemy line, which should hit the stores pretty soon.  Go to their tutorial.

[photo from Sew4Home]…


Get Ready for the Season with DROPS Design

Posted: 01 Dec 2012 07:13 AM PST

DROPS christmas calendarNow that it’s December everyone is dusting off their Advent calendars for another 25 days of anticipation of the holiday. The good people at DROPS Design are doing the same thing, offering a virtual Christmas calendar for site visitors to enjoy.

Every day from now through Dec. 24, a new “door” will open on the virtual calendar, revealing a new …


Posted: 01 Dec 2012 07:12 AM PST

This is a repeat of a post from last year – I want to make sure you didn’t miss out! 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 …


Tutorial: Gift Bag Tote

Posted: 01 Dec 2012 07:10 AM PST

Vanessa from Punkin Patterns shows how to make a reusable gift bag that is nice enough to be a on its own.  It’s fully lined, with fusible fleece between the layers for extra stability.  Go to her tutorial.

[photo from Punkin Patterns]…


Joy Ornaments

Posted: 01 Dec 2012 05:57 AM PST

Joy Ornaments

I love these pretty ornaments! A great way to spread the cheer this year, and simple enough that you don’t have to be Super Crafter to make them. Head over to Just Crafty Enough for the tutorial – Just Crafty Enough – Joy Ornament.…


Freebie: Elf Digi Stamps and Die Cut

Posted: 01 Dec 2012 05:55 AM PST

Visit Bird’s Cards and download three adorable elf related digital stamps and also a digital elf shoe shape cutting file for free.

-Heather…


Family Tree Christmas Ornaments

Posted: 01 Dec 2012 04:55 AM PST

Family Tree Christmas Ornaments

Here’s a lovely idea for adding character and warmth to your tree this year! Turn your Christmas tree into a family tree full of photographs. Delve into the past too and include vintage photo of family members from the past. These make for great conversation starters too! See the tutorial here – Family Tree Handmade Christmas Ornaments.

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Organized And Colorful Crochet

Posted: 01 Dec 2012 04:25 AM PST

Carmen Rosemann is one creative and well organized crocheter!  Her work is elegant in its simplicity yet appealing, enticing me to want to pull out hooks and yarn immdiately to work up some of her lovely designs.  Don’t be put off by the German titles if you don’t read German (I don’t) as Carmen presents every article in English too, …


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