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Thursday, December 13, 2012

“DIY Gifts for Kids – B-Inspired Mama” plus 34 more

“DIY Gifts for Kids – B-Inspired Mama” plus 34 more


DIY Gifts for Kids – B-Inspired Mama

Posted: 12 Dec 2012 10:44 PM PST

There’s just enough time to craft up some special gifts for the holidays and B-Inspired Mama has you covered! They’ve rounded up 55+ DIY gifts to craft for kids. There are several categories: craft kits, puppets, dress up and pretend, and basic toys. Check it out and pick up some great ideas for crafting now or future crafting!…

Santa Hat Pillow

Posted: 12 Dec 2012 05:15 PM PST

Santa Hat Pillow

Add a little holiday cheer to your living room with this accent pillow made from a Santa hat! Easy instructions, and get your supplies from the dollar store. Head over to Dollar Store Crafts for the how to –>> Make a Santa Hat Accent Pillow.…

Christmas By The Sea

Posted: 12 Dec 2012 04:07 PM PST

Spend Christmas by the sea with this set of seaside beach huts with a seasonal flair. Present the huts as shown in a bell pull style or finish them up as a trio of ornaments. Get the free charts.

Video tutorial: Cutting silk through paper

Posted: 12 Dec 2012 03:42 PM PST

Jen from Grainline Studio shares a tip for cutting out pattern pieces out of silk.  She layers the crawly silk fabric between two layers of paper to stabilize it during cutting.  Go to her blog to read more about how she does it and watch a video tutorial.

[photo from Grainline Studio]…

Flea Market Makeover

Posted: 12 Dec 2012 03:38 PM PST

Craft and Creativity’s Helena made over a flea market candelabra for the holidays in a subtle, cute and decidedly Swedish style. Check out more pics at her blog.…

Tutorial: Reindeer hooded towel

Posted: 12 Dec 2012 03:23 PM PST

Amber from Crazy Little Projects has a new hooded towel tutorial to share with us.  This time it’s a reindeer hooded towel.  How cute is he with his reindeer antlers and bright shiny nose!!  Go to her blog for the how-to.

[photo from Crazy Little Projects]…

Tutorial: Suede crochet needle roll

Posted: 12 Dec 2012 03:02 PM PST

Is there a crocheter on your Christmas list?  Portia from MissP shares a tutorial showing how she made this suede crochet needle roll.  If you don’t have suede, you could also use a high quality felt for the outside of the roll.  You could also make it a knitting needle roll by adjusting the dimensions.  Go to her tutorial.…

DIY Wooden Ring Bearer Box

Posted: 12 Dec 2012 01:44 PM PST

For a fun twist on the traditional ring bearer pillow, check out this tutorial at The Knotty Bride for a personalized alternative. A wooden ring box with the couple’s initials provides a safe method for transporting the rings down the aisle, and a lovely keepsake too!…

Felt Hot Cup of Cocoa Ornament Tutorial

Posted: 12 Dec 2012 01:03 PM PST

Beverly of "Flamingo Toes" has is clever hot Cocoa cup with marshmallows to deck out you Christmas tree; her Felt Hot Cocoa Ornament tutorial for you to create in any color you fancy, but I think the marshmallows should remain white.   Beverly is a wife and mother who lives in sunny California and wears flips-flops all year but went to …

Win a Marketplace Pass for Vogue Knitting Live NYC

Posted: 12 Dec 2012 12:16 PM PST

I have exactly three things to tell you related to Vogue Knitting Live, so we’re going to bunch them all together into one big post, OK? First off, the next installment of this festival of learning, fashion and fibery fun will be taking place in New York City from Jan. 18-20 at the New York Marriott Marquis in Times Square. …

A whole house of recycled Christmas crafts including a pallet Christmas tree

Posted: 12 Dec 2012 11:28 AM PST

I’m not sure but this could be my favorite Christmas tree I’ve seen this year! It is made of recycled pallets. I might just have to go do some dumpster diving and make one! Pop on over to the blog Buzzmills to see more shots of this recycled pallet Christmas tree and a whole bunch more awesome Christmas decorations!…

Knits for Nerds Winner!

Posted: 12 Dec 2012 10:07 AM PST

knitting nerds winnerI have to tell you I had so much fun reading the responses on this giveaway. You guys have made a lot of cool stuff and given me some great ideas for some geek craft to try.

The winner this time around is lucky number 17, Jen B, who said she made her sister a Tardis hat. Awesome!

Congratulations, and …

Scenes of Christmas joy

Posted: 12 Dec 2012 09:51 AM PST

Even Betz White gets rejected now and then. We can’t know why her series of tissue-box designs wasn’t accepted with gratitude (and compensated handsomely). But I’m so glad we get to enjoy the work she created through her blog. Her felt-applique and embroidery scenes certainly evoke the joy of the Christmas season. And knowing that even someone with Betz’s talents …

Pattern and tutorial: Bird ornament

Posted: 12 Dec 2012 09:40 AM PST

Jacquelynne of The Noble Wife shares the pattern and tutorial for creating this sweet bird Christmas tree ornament. She says,

It’s an excellent way to make use of your scraps! If you have bags full of tiny pieces that you’ve been saving for someday- today is your day! If you are short on time, there is also a plain version-

Inspiration: Joy McC

Posted: 12 Dec 2012 09:34 AM PST

This block makes me so happy. I love the little kitteh button at the center, the cluster of white daisies trying to outgrow a corner, the ribbon tulips, the beaded snapdragons…Oh, heck! I love it all! Joy McC of New Zealand created this work for the Crazy Quilt Journal Project. Well done! Go to the blog post for an image

Free pattern: Unicorn ornament

Posted: 12 Dec 2012 09:26 AM PST

A Christmas unicorn? Mollie of Wild Olive shares the pattern and the reason behind this adorable felt-applique tree ornament. See her post.…

Video: Inside Hand & Lock

Posted: 12 Dec 2012 09:21 AM PST

Hand & Lock, founded in 1767, is the longest-established embroidery workroom in the world. Wouldn’t you love to peek inside their doors? You can! See the new video tour.…

Nativity Stocking Holders

Posted: 12 Dec 2012 07:15 AM PST

Nativity Stocking Holders

I’m really loving this set of do it yourself stocking holders. The nativity scene is simple but lovely and I adore the rustic edges too. There’s a tutorial for these over at Ucreate, don’t miss it –>> DIY Nativity Stocking Holders.…

Welcome Winter with Knitty

Posted: 12 Dec 2012 08:05 AM PST

hibernate knittyIt’s new Knitty day! The winter issue is full of delights you’ll want to snuggle up with, not the least of which is the Hibernate Blanket that graces the “cover” of the issue. This giant intarsia snowflake blanket is worked in merino wool, so it will keep you warm even on the coldest of winter nights.

Other patterns that stand …

Tutorial: Appliqued and embroidered snowflake t-shirt

Posted: 12 Dec 2012 07:25 AM PST

Cheryl from Sew Can Do shows how she made her One Of A Kind snowflake shirt.  She used machine embroidery to stitch the words “One Of A Kind” above the appliqued snowflake.  She stitched out the words on a separate piece of fabric and then appliqued them down to the shirt so she didn’t have to worry about getting the …

Tutorial: ‘Getting Ziggy with It’ quilt block

Posted: 12 Dec 2012 07:21 AM PST

Kelly of Live. Love. Create. shares on her blog a new tool (Clearly Perfect Angles) as part of Pile O’ Fabric’s Technique Tutorial Tuesday series. With it, she walks you through sewing this quilt block that’s made up of half square triangles. Learn more. Get the tutorial.

Image credit: Live. Love. Create

Lookie what she made: 5 Christmas gifts from 1 pair of jeans

Posted: 12 Dec 2012 07:11 AM PST

Jill from Creating My Way To Success cut up one pair of jeans and used the material to make 5 Christmas gifts.  If you don’t have a pair of old jeans in your refashion stash or in the back of your closet, you can usually find them for cheap at a thrift store or rummage sale.   Go to her blog

Tutorial: Paper Snowflake Pillow

Posted: 12 Dec 2012 07:03 AM PST

Amy from Amy Made That! shares a downloadable tutorial over at Pellon Projects for making her Paper Snowflake Pillow.  It takes its inspiration from the paper snowflakes we all used to make as children.  The cut snowflake design becomes the centerpiece of the pretty throw pillow.  Get the tute

[photo from Pellon Projects]…

Tutorial: Quilted oven mitts

Posted: 12 Dec 2012 06:56 AM PST

Sew4Home shows how to make a set of quilted oven mitts.  They’d make a nice Christmas gift, or might be a nice addition to your kitchen - especially if you plan to do a lot of holiday baking.  Go to the tutorial.

[photo from Sew4Home]…

Tutorial: Little girl sweater dress refashion

Posted: 12 Dec 2012 06:53 AM PST

Autumn from It’s Always Autumn shows how she created this cozy winter white sweater dress for her daughter.  She refashioned it from an adult sweater, repurposing the original hems on the sleeves and the bottom.  Get the how-to on her blog.

[photo from It's Always Autumn]…

Antique Clay Pot Snowman Ornaments

Posted: 12 Dec 2012 05:24 AM PST

Antique Clay Pot Snowman Ornaments

I made these this year because I can’t seem to pull myself away from the vintage and antique look. I don’t want my house drenched in it, but little touches here and there just make me smile. Snowmen are a Christmastime favorite, so I made these for the tree this year. You can get the tutorial on my craft blog …

Project: Stamped Tree Ornaments

Posted: 12 Dec 2012 06:09 AM PST

Stamping on mat board, coloring and adding resin and glitter on top, The Stuff of Success has info on how to make pretty stamped holiday ornaments.

-Heather…

Tutorial | Custom Christmas Card with My Memories Suite

Posted: 12 Dec 2012 06:00 AM PST

If like me you still haven’t gotten your Christmas Cards made, far less sent, this tutorial from Kim at A real-Life Housewife might help! She shows how you can use the My Memories Suite Digital Scrapbooking software to make both digital cards for sending via e0mail as well as paper cards for sending through the mail. Click here to see …

Product Review: Epson Stylus Photo R2000 Inkjet Printer

Posted: 12 Dec 2012 05:55 AM PST

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I recently got the chance to try out an amazing printer from Epson, the Epson Stylus Photo R2000 Inkjet printer, to be exact. And listen up scrapbookers, this high performance printer can print up to 13″ in width! So yes, you can print out an entire 12″ x 12″ scrapbook page, …

Glitter in Glass Christmas Tree

Posted: 12 Dec 2012 04:15 AM PST

Glitter in Glass Christmas Tree

How many times have you seen one of these little glass Christmas tree candy holders? Maybe you even own one or two! I have to say that I never thought to dress one up like this, but it’s perfectly wonderful isn’t it? Learn how to do it over at Mom 4 Real –>> Glitter in Glass Christmas Tree Tutorial.…

Tutorial | Fringed Gift Tags by Whimsey Box

Posted: 12 Dec 2012 05:00 AM PST

These DIY fringed gift tags from Whimseybox are a wonderful idea! With cardstock and tissue paper you can create a very unique item to enhance your gift wrapping. Click here to get all the steps.…

Guest Post! Holiday Favorites from Katrina of In Katrina’s Kitchen

Posted: 12 Dec 2012 04:59 AM PST

While I’m off having a baby, I asked some of my favorite bloggers in the crafty sweets world to step in and share some of their holiday favorites. This crew is full of talent and creativity. Speaking of which, here’s Katrina of In Katrina’s Kitchen.… Hey all you Edible Craft Gossipers!  Meaghan’s busy having a baby so you get

Quick, Cute, Crochet, Christmas

Posted: 12 Dec 2012 04:35 AM PST

Here are a few of the latest, quickest, cutest crochet goodies I’ve found on the internet to share with you.  Hope you like them.  You’ve still got time to make a handful of these sweet things for your home/family/friends.  Get busy!

Pull out some thread and work up a bunch of these quickie snowflakes to sprinkle around your home.  You …

Freebie | Printable Gift Tags from Lara’s Vintage – perfect for handmade gifts!

Posted: 12 Dec 2012 04:00 AM PST

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.…

Giveaway: Last minute gift idea: DIY Canvas Photo Wraps

Posted: 12 Dec 2012 02:16 AM PST

 

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Canvas framing can be expensive and typically needs to be professionally created, until now.  With YouFrame's DIY Canvas Photo Wrap kits, it's a breeze to turn your digital photographs into stunning canvas frames in minutes, and they're the perfect gifts for the memory keeper or craft lover in your life.  Or, for a customized surprise, give a pre-made canvas …

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