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“DIY Snow Globe from SaltTree” plus 40 more

“DIY Snow Globe from SaltTree” plus 40 more


DIY Snow Globe from SaltTree

Posted: 04 Dec 2012 10:43 PM PST

What a cool thing to make for the holidays. A snow globe with miniatures inside. I found this how-to over at SaltTree, a very cool blog. They have some cool tutorials and stuff there but this one uses glass and the end project is pretty neat. You can use any kind of miniature. The only thing holding you back …

Jason Gamrath – Glass Artist…Daily Art Muse

Posted: 04 Dec 2012 08:25 PM PST

We can thank Daily Art Muse for todays post. Jason Gamrath is the featured artist and he’s makes the most wonderful glass flowers…but really large glass flowers. Gorgeous glass flowers. He’s a young glass artist and as the Daily Art Muse says, one to watch. He trained at Pilchuck and has learned from some of the best glass workers out …

101+ Things to do with Glitter Giveaway Winner!

Posted: 04 Dec 2012 07:23 PM PST

Thanks to everyone who entered! The winner of this copy of 101+ Things to do with Glitter is…lucky commenter number 47! I’ll be emailing you shortly. For anyone else who’d like to pick up a copy, check it out on Amazon or at your local bookseller.

Posted: 04 Dec 2012 06:39 PM PST

You have seen a 3-D Tardis I posted about before. Well, now there are 3-D dolls to go along with the Tardis. The patterns are available at Rhaben’s various online’s sites. Check out the info.

Tutorial: Sew up a Christmas pillowcase

Posted: 04 Dec 2012 03:58 PM PST

Kristen Duke from Capturing Joy guest blogs in the Swell Noel series at Positively Splendid with a tutorial showing how to sew up a special Christmas pillowcase.  Each side is made from a different novelty print, so it’s like two pillowcases in one.  (Though she shows it for Christmas this would actually work for any holiday, or for year-round, depending on the …

Free pattern: Christmas pajamas for the little ones

Posted: 04 Dec 2012 03:32 PM PST

Christmas pajamas are a tradition in many families.  And Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shares a free pattern and tutorial so you can make a pair for your young child. The pattern she shares is for a size 4T, but you could probably adjust the sizing using PJs that fit your child as a sizing guide.  Go to her pattern

Stenciled Teacup Candles for Christmas

Posted: 04 Dec 2012 03:28 PM PST

Sew Country Chick made some adorable teacup candles with cute stenciled holiday details. Check out the tutorial!…

DIY Felt Mr. & Mrs. Gingerbread Couple Ornaments

Posted: 04 Dec 2012 03:16 PM PST

I found this darling Mr. & Mrs. Gingerbread on ZEST Digital Magazine. I think we have all made Mr.  & Mrs. Santa Clauses, but the gingerbread couple are darling. Create these whimsical felt gingerbread people to use as ornaments, gifts or gift toppers.  There is a downloadable template and complete instructions. With some basic sewing skills, they’re pretty easy to …

Tutorial: Make a toddler’s backpack from a pants leg

Posted: 04 Dec 2012 03:04 PM PST

Sheri from Awesomesauce, and author of Confessions of a Refashionista: My Life on the Zig Zag, shows how to make a backpack for a toddler out of an adult’s pants leg.  She gave it an oversized monogram on the back.  Go to her blog for the how-to.

[photo from Awesomesauce]…

Homemade for the Holidays: Honey Coconut Lip Balm

Posted: 04 Dec 2012 02:55 PM PST

Definitely good enough to eat, and only three ingredients! Amanda from The Frugal Greenish Mama shares her recipe and some packaging ideas too. Find it all here.…

Pinecone Tree

Posted: 04 Dec 2012 01:52 PM PST

Pinecone Tree

Brilliant and beautiful don’t you think? This pine tree is made from a Styrofoam cone and the scales of a pinecone. The look is rustic and inviting and it’s oh so inexpensive! See the full tutorial over at House in the Woods –>> Pinecone Tree | House in the Woods.…

10 Waldorf Christmas Crafts

Posted: 04 Dec 2012 02:17 PM PST

10  WALDORF Christmas Kids Crafts

The Waldorf Method of teaching has become increasingly popular in recent years. If you are interested in Waldorf, or practicing this method with your children, The City School- A Waldorf Initiative has a great list of Waldorf Christmas crafts. Check it out!

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Project: Stamped Snowflake Puzzle

Posted: 04 Dec 2012 02:07 PM PST

If your looking to make a  fun gift for a younger child puzzles are perfect! Visit B-Inspired Mama for directions for stamping a simple wooden puzzle.

-Heather…

Step it Up Knits Winner

Posted: 04 Dec 2012 01:42 PM PST

step up winnerThanks so much to everyone who entered the Step it Up Knits giveaway! There were a whopping 118 entries, and it was a lot of fun for me to see what level of knitting you all are at and what you might be struggling with. Sometime after the holidays I’m sure I’ll reread these responses and share some resources to …

Snowman Sandwich

Posted: 04 Dec 2012 01:34 PM PST

I keep singing the praises of Frosty for the snowman’s versatility when it comes to food. Seriously, you can turn anything edible into a snowman. Make a sandwich HERE at Creative Food.…

Chocolate Tree Pops and Truffles

Posted: 04 Dec 2012 01:31 PM PST

Chocolate Christmas TreeYou know, I’ve made pretty chocolates before using chocolate transfer sheets just once before, several years ago. I think it’s time to pull those sheets out again. Look how lovely they make these chocolate Christmas tree lollipops. And as a bonus, you’ll also find recipes for some yummy fillings for chocolate truffles: Gingerbread, brandy butter caramel, Baileys and vanilla and …

{Wedding Tutorial} Map Sign-In Canvas

Posted: 04 Dec 2012 12:56 PM PST

What a fun way for your guests to sign in at a wedding, and leave a personal message for the bride and groom! You’ll find a tutorial for this project, along with instructions for cube table numbers, and dyed and embroidered napkins at One Fab Day. These 3 projects were part of a Desert Dream Shoot featured here.…

Vintage Inspired DIY Tablescape

Posted: 04 Dec 2012 12:39 PM PST

This pretty tablescape features lovely vintage elements like glass bottles, old books, a burlap runner, and a lace doily. Read all about the challenge that inspired it, and get all the details at Intimate Weddings.…

Donut Snowman Pops

Posted: 04 Dec 2012 12:04 PM PST

Snowmen are the best. You can make an infinite number of edible versions. These pops are made from store-bought candy and donuts. Easy as can be! Find the how-tos HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons.…

Tissue Paper Candles

Posted: 04 Dec 2012 11:55 AM PST

Easy Paper Crafts decorated some simple candles with tissue paper and a hair dryer. See how she did it.…

Pine Cone Meringues

Posted: 04 Dec 2012 11:47 AM PST

I heart you and all you have to offer, Winter, never leave. Except for when the snow is inconvenient. But otherwise, all things that mean Winter are fine with me. Find the tutorial to make these pretty pine cone meringues HERE at Haniela’s.…

Free Pattern: Wee Elf Hats!

Posted: 04 Dec 2012 11:38 AM PST

wooly wormhead hatsI love that knitter Woolly Wormhead refers to this pattern as “a chatty recipe,” because it’s the sort of thing you can make with whatever yarn and needles you have around and it will still make a really cute little hat.

More formally the pattern is known as Minikins, and it calls for DK yarn “or thereabouts” and needles …

Santa’s Christmas Countdown

Posted: 04 Dec 2012 09:48 AM PST

Santa's Christmas Countdown

Head to the dollar store to get what you need for this fun and festive Christmas decoration! Count down the days before the big day using this creative project. Get the how to at Crafts Unleashed here –> Santa’s Christmas Countdown.…

Felt Santa Ornament Patterns

Posted: 04 Dec 2012 07:46 AM PST

Felt Santa Ornament Patterns

There are reindeer patterns too, but I just had to share these sweet Santas. Too cute for words and would make ideal gift. This teachers, mail carriers, and maybe your accountant (setting a self reminder here). Get the free pattern for these cute felt Santas here –>> floral blossom blog: free felt santa and rudolph christmas ornaments patterns.…

How to make recycled jar air fresheners

Posted: 04 Dec 2012 08:36 AM PST

Ooooh these look like such a sweet little crafty gift perfect for hostess gifts or stocking stuffers. Pop on over to the blog Cheap Crafty Mama for the tutorial on how to make your own air fresheners with recycled jars.…

Hot Dog Stockings

Posted: 04 Dec 2012 07:48 AM PST

I’m just not sure how I feel about these. Hot dogs that look like stockings. Clever, indeed. Conversation worthy, yes. Kid attention grabbing, definitely.  A little odd? Perhaps. Thoughts? Make hot dog Christmas stocking appetizers HERE at Free-n-Fun Christmas from OrientalTrading.…

Christmas Tree Topped Chocolate Cream

Posted: 04 Dec 2012 07:39 AM PST

IMG_7738These beautiful Christmas-tree topped chocolate orange creams sound as divine as they taste. Find the recipe and how-tos HERE at A Recipe for Aperture.…

Free pattern: Bobi stuffed puppy dog

Posted: 04 Dec 2012 07:06 AM PST

The folks at Lark Crafts are sharing a free pattern for this sweet stuffed puppy dog toy.  His name is Bobi and he was designed by Maria Medeira and was featured in Jenny Doh’s We Make Dolls.  The pattern and tutorial are an excerpt from the book.  Get it from Lark Crafts.

[photo from Lark Crafts]…

Free pattern: Teddy bear hooded bath towel

Posted: 04 Dec 2012 06:55 AM PST

Amber from Crazy Little Projects makes the cutest hooded bath towels for babies and little kids.  Her latest design is this sweet teddy bear hooded towel that a little one can wrap up in after a bath.   She shares a free pattern and a tutorial showing how to make it.  Go to her tutorial.

[photo from Crazy Little Projects]…

Lookie what she made: 101 Christmas stockings, plus a free pattern

Posted: 04 Dec 2012 06:45 AM PST

Miminti from Tundérzug sent handmade Christmas stockings to the children staying in a Budapest hospital.  It was quite an undertaking to make a stocking for each child.  She sewed 101 stockings in all!  She writes about her project, and also gives a free pattern for making a simple Christmas stocking so others can do something similar for children in their …

Tutorial: Boy’s fleece snood with Santa beard or mustache

Posted: 04 Dec 2012 06:33 AM PST

Laura from Craftstorming made a warm fleece snood for her son, and then took it one step further by adding a stuffed Santa beard to the front.  Even better, she made the beard removable and also made a fleece mustache that can be attached.  She shares a tutorial showing how you can make one, too.  Get the how-to.

[photo from Craftstorming]…

Tutorial: Sew a lanyard

Posted: 04 Dec 2012 06:22 AM PST

Tonya from The Crafty Mummy shows how to make a fabric lanyard.  The swivel hook at the bottom can attach to a name tag or even a small set of keys. She made one to wear to a conference, but this would also make a nice gift for someone who wears an ID to work.  Go to her tute.

[photo …

Easy Chocolate Christmas Tree Pops (and a HERSHEY’S Giveaway!)

Posted: 04 Dec 2012 06:19 AM PST

I made these super crazy easy Christmas tree pops from melted chocolate and HERSHEY’s candies. It took mere minutes! Plus, Hershey’s is giving away some baking goodies over at my other blog. For the Christmas tree how-tos and to enter the giveaway, Click HERE to go to the decorated cookie.…

Santa Hat Ice Cream Cones

Posted: 04 Dec 2012 06:11 AM PST

While it’s not necessary to serve these ice cream cone Santa hats with a bowl of ice cream, I think I’d absolutely have to. How utterly perfect. Make Santa hat ice cream cones HERE at Hungry Happenings.…

Freebie: Printable Holiday Seals and Labels

Posted: 04 Dec 2012 06:00 AM PST

World Label has some lovely Holiday seals and labels to print for free designed by Cathe Holden. These will make perfect accents for tags, packages and cards! Click here to download.

-Heather…

DIY Christmas Bottle Dress-Ups

Posted: 04 Dec 2012 05:57 AM PST

I’ve seen so many pricey–albeit adorable–dress-ups for bottles this Christmas in so many stores. I’m loving this DIY alternative. Also adorable, and far less pricey. Dress up Christmas drinks for gifts HERE at Kojo Designs.…

The Miffy Angel Sandwich

Posted: 04 Dec 2012 05:53 AM PST

Thanks to this sandwich, here is my new favorite children’s character: Miffy, the creator of which, Dick Bruna, from the Netherlands, is also known for this angel who tells a bunny couple they will have Miffy.  Make the Miffy angel sandwich HERE at missgrefreubel.…

Tutorial | Festive Stationery

Posted: 04 Dec 2012 05:00 AM PST

Daria from Kittenhood shares a simple and stylish way to dress us plain stationery for the holiday season. Click here to see more.…

December Crochet – It’s Not All About Gifting!

Posted: 04 Dec 2012 04:59 AM PST

December is full of special online events for crocheters.  Here are two that I thought might interest you.

First, there is a blog-hopping book release – and it’ looks like a really good book.  I’ve seen pictures of all the crochet projects in this book and have selected several to add to my WIM list.  Isn’t the cover scarf yummy?  …

Freebie | Printable Greeting Card

Posted: 04 Dec 2012 04:00 AM PST

This freebie from A Place for Twiggs gives you a choice between two printable Holiday greeting cards. I love the colours on these! Click here to go to the download.…

Freebie | 6 Printable Gingerbread House Designs

Posted: 04 Dec 2012 03:00 AM PST

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 the downloads.…

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