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Saturday, December 8, 2012

“Doodler App – Alec Hess/Full Voice Media” plus 34 more

“Doodler App – Alec Hess/Full Voice Media” plus 34 more


Doodler App – Alec Hess/Full Voice Media

Posted: 07 Dec 2012 11:35 PM PST

Alec Hess is on a mission–a mission to allow everyone with a iPad or iPhone to learn to draw through the device they already have with them at all times. His app, Doodler, is a comprehensive learn to draw program that teaches you to draw by having you draw your way through lessons, battle others in Doodle Duels, and …

Pattern and Tute: Oh Christmas Tree cushion

Posted: 07 Dec 2012 08:15 PM PST

Anorina of Samelia’s Mum made her Oh Christmas Tree cushion (pillow) saying it only took her a couple of hours and some fabric scraps. She machine stitched the applique tree pieces to a solid ground, then completed the front panel with fabric strips. So cute! Get the tutorial and free pattern.

Image credit: Samelia’s Mum

Tutorial: Starry Night Christmas Tree Skirt

Posted: 07 Dec 2012 07:43 PM PST

Jennifer of Ellison Lane Quilts finished up her Deck the Halls series with this Christmas Tree skirt. The 12 star quilt blocks feature Aneela Hoey’s Cherry Christmas fabric collection. I never tire of an aqua and red color scheme, you? Get the tutorial.

Image credit: Ellison Lane Quilts

Free pattern: Deer quilt block

Posted: 07 Dec 2012 07:12 PM PST

Julianna of Sewing Under Rainbow made this festive Christmas pillow as part of the Deck the Halls series at Ellison Lane Quilts. She used a paper piecing technique to create the deer quilt block that makes up the front. She shares the pattern for her deer block on her blog post. Get the pattern.

Image credit: Sewing Under

Thumbprint Christmas Light Craft

Posted: 07 Dec 2012 07:00 PM PST

I don’t know about your children, but mind absolutely love getting their hands covered in any type of artistic medium. Markers and Paint are among their favorites. That is why I love when a craft actually purposes to get paint on the hands! This adorable thumbprint craft will ‘light’ up your walls, or even make wonderful Christmas cards! You can …

Easy Christmas Ornament {Kid Craft}

Posted: 07 Dec 2012 06:51 PM PST

Are you looking for a simple ornament that your children can make entirely on their own? Look no further than this adorable ornament using just paper, craft punches, clear plastic ornaments and ribbon. You can find the how to over at amotherworld.

Create a Forest Wonderland {Kid Craft}

Posted: 07 Dec 2012 06:40 PM PST

Sensory activities are a wonderful way of teaching your children about different topics. With the winter and holiday season upon us, why not create a winter forest wonderland! You can talk about the different types of animals you might find in the forest, as well as the types of trees. You can find the ‘how to’ over at Delighting in

Tutorial: Quilted Christmas Stocking

Posted: 07 Dec 2012 06:15 PM PST

Rachael of Imagine Gnats created this quilted stocking as a project for Pellon. The Essex Linen makes the patchwork pop. Get the free pattern and instructions here.

Image credit: Imagine Gnats

Clay for Christmas

Posted: 07 Dec 2012 06:04 PM PST

A few truly awesome Christmas related pieces on Etsy:

OOAK Sculpted Santa by OOAKHandmadeSantas Nativity Set by BertsClayCreations
Christmas Cupboard/a> byTi Custom House Ornament by sbhdesign

Miniature Wheat Wreath

Posted: 07 Dec 2012 02:37 PM PST

Miniature Wheat Wreath

First of all, I love the idea of hanging this on the back of a chair, whether or not that was just for the photo. What a lovely decoration! While fall is drawing to a close, this is a still a fun project that can be made and hung throughout your home, not just on the door –>> DIY Mini

Illustrated Candle Wraps

Posted: 07 Dec 2012 03:34 PM PST

As Christmas approaches, I find myself on the lookout for easy ways to incorporate DIY elements into my holiday gifting. Visit the blog Kanel Strand to see how one of their contributors, Anabel Bouza, put together these adorable illustrated candle wraps in a few easy steps.…

Tutorial: Little girl’s gathered skirt with interchangeable bow

Posted: 07 Dec 2012 03:33 PM PST

Liz from Simple Simon & Co. shows how to make her Any Occasion Skirt for little girls.  It’s a simple gathered skirt, but with a ribbon threaded through buttonholes stitched around the hem and tied into a pretty bow.  You can change the ribbon to suit the occasion.  Get the tute.

[photo from Simple Simon & Co.]…

Lookie what she made: Pegboard hutch for sewing tools

Posted: 07 Dec 2012 03:04 PM PST

I’m feeling a bit of sewign studio envy creeping on as I see the pictures of the  pegboard hutch that Lina from Fancy Frugal Life has in her craft room.  I use a pegboard to organize my sewing tools, and while it’s handy and accessible, it’s nowhere near as pretty as the one she has.  Sigh.  She guests at Craftaholics Anonymous

Cross Stitch Scissor Fob and Ornament

Posted: 07 Dec 2012 02:54 PM PST

Lynn B of Happiness is Cross Stitching is sharing a scissor fob and ornament chart that incorporates beads and cross-stitching. It is very festive and multi-purpose. Check out the free chart.

Felt Hearts {Hand Warmers} Pictorial Tutorial

Posted: 07 Dec 2012 02:36 PM PST

Michele owns and runs “The Scrap Shoppe”. Other than playing with her boys, Michele loves to craft. She grew up in a home with a very creative mother, so she definitely has an “I can make that!” attitude, and tends to give things a try on her own instead of purchasing the things she sees. She is sharing how to …

Tip: Fish Tail Cut

Posted: 07 Dec 2012 02:14 PM PST

The Your Next Stamp blog has a quick tip for adding a perfectly centered “fish tail” cut end to a strip of paper. This also looks great on the end of a wide piece of ribbon.

-Heather…

Homemade for the Holidays, Day 5: Aromatherapy Bath Bombs

Posted: 07 Dec 2012 02:12 PM PST

Another fast, easy and few ingredient idea for your holiday giving. Package these in a wide mouth glass jar and instant gift. Get all the details from Bella from What You Give Away You Keep right here. …

Hanukkah Votives

Posted: 07 Dec 2012 01:27 PM PST

Erika at Mod Podge Rocks! shared these great Hanukkah votive holders by Carol at The Answer is Chocolate. Click through for the tutorial, and Happy Hanukkah!…

How to make a recycled salt shaker menorah

Posted: 07 Dec 2012 12:21 PM PST

With the first night of Hanukkah tomorrow night you may find yourself in need of a menorah. Why not make one out of pretty recycled salt shakers. See how to make a recycled salt shaker menorah over at the Brass Paperclip Project blog.…

Christmas Refrigerator Advent

Posted: 07 Dec 2012 10:33 AM PST

Christmas Refrigerator Advent

This unique advent calendar was actually inspired by the designer’s childhood advent. This goes right on your refrigerator where your children will see it everyday! A fun project the family will love. Get the how to here –>> Thrive: Kids Christmas Refrigerator Advent.…

Repurposed Jar Candles for the Holidays

Posted: 07 Dec 2012 10:31 AM PST

Mark Kintzel of Mark Kintzel Design got creative with some jars after cleaning out his fridge, turning the otherwise-recycled jars into whimsical holiday candle gifts. See how he did it.…

Free Pattern: Tiny Sweater Christmas Ornament

Posted: 07 Dec 2012 08:06 AM PST

tiny sweater ornamentClearly I have a thing for holiday decor that looks like clothes, because here’s another one!

This tiny Christmas sweater ornament from Kat at Just Crafty Enough is especially cute because it’s worked in one piece, meaning it will knit up fast and with less finishing than if you had to knit front, back and sleeves all as separate pieces.…

Tutorial: Ruched velveteen belt with gathered flower embellishment

Posted: 07 Dec 2012 07:04 AM PST

Sew4Home shows how to make a fancy ruched velveteen belt, embellished with a large gathered flower.  The statement belt may be just what you need to take a dress from plain to something suitable for a holiday party.  You could also wear it over a basic fitted jacket.  Go to Sew4Home for the how-to.

[photo from Sew4Home]…

Free pattern: Topsy-Turvy Rag Doll

Posted: 07 Dec 2012 06:55 AM PST

va Monleón from Mis­ako Mimoko guest blogs at Handmade  Charlotte with a free pattern and tutorial for her Topsy-Turvy Rag Doll.  It’s acutally two dolls in one.  The gathered skirt hides a second doll head.  You can flip the skirt back and forth to change between doll characters.  Go to her tutorial.

[photo from Handmade Charlotte]…

Tutorial: Sweater pillow cover with envelope opening

Posted: 07 Dec 2012 06:47 AM PST

Ahna from Easier Than I Thought shows how she made a cozy, wintry pillow cover out of an old sweater.  The back is made from inexpensive felt, with an envelope-style opening to insert the pillow form.  Get the how-to.

[photo from Easier Than I Thought]…

Larissa’s favorite cutting tools

Posted: 07 Dec 2012 06:31 AM PST

Larissa from mmmcrafts dishs on the her favorite tools for cutting felt and fabric.  Her post is in response to question from one of her readers, who asked what she used to cut felt. Obviously, she uses scissors – but of course there are plenty of different types of scissors, each suited for a particular type of material or cut.  …

Tutorial: Pants leg purse with a necktie strap

Posted: 07 Dec 2012 06:25 AM PST

Sheri from Awesomesauce, and author of Confessions of a Refashionista (check out my review here), shows how you can create a cool new bag for yourself using a pants leg and a vintage necktie.  Go to her  blog for the how-to.

[photo from Awesomesauce]…

Tutorial: Tea Party Tuffet

Posted: 07 Dec 2012 06:17 AM PST

Vanessa from Lella Boutique shares a tutorial over at Moda Bake Shop showing how to make her Tea Party Tuffet.  It’s pretty with a patchwork top or with a top cut from a single piece of fabric. Get the tutorial.

[photo from Lella Boutique on Moda Bake Shop]…

Reminder: Giveaway Ends at Midnight!

Posted: 07 Dec 2012 06:00 AM PST

Our giveaway of the two digital Christmas kits ends tonight at midnight! Click here to go to the rafflecopter widget to enter.

Technique: Stamped Sparkly Snowflake Background

Posted: 07 Dec 2012 05:49 AM PST

The pretty shiny background on this cute tag was made using a resist stamping technique using Perfect Pearls and Distress Markers. Find out all the details from Chari on the Mossy Made blog.

-Heather…

Twinkle Tulle Christmas Wreath

Posted: 07 Dec 2012 04:30 AM PST

Twinkle Tulle Christmas Wreath

Twinkling lights looks so pretty at night, even lovelier at twilight! Nothing says the holidays more than festive lights either, so learn how to make this pretty wreath from tulle and light up your doorway this holiday season. Tutorial –>> Wag Doll: Twinkle Tulle Christmas Wreath Tutorial.…

Natural Food Dyes

Posted: 07 Dec 2012 05:24 AM PST

FoodD4This is definitely a post to bookmark if you have health, and even allergy, concerns about food coloring. One Handed Cooks has great advice on how to achieve different colors naturally. Just look at all these pretty shades! Find the post HERE at One Handed Cooks.…

Freebies | Printable Gift Tags and Greeting Cards

Posted: 07 Dec 2012 05:00 AM PST

I love these free printables from Sweet Muffin Suite. She is running 24 days of freebies, and these are the latest two. Click here to get the graphic gift tags. Click here to get the vintage ornament cards.…

From Junk to Jems

Posted: 07 Dec 2012 04:17 AM PST

You know I love to take lowly, throwaways to make something cool, preferrably using crochet.  Here are a few ideas I’ve run across recently.  Hope you’ll like them.

Use a cereal box for the tag and crochet a tiny wreath from scrap yarn.  These would make great hang tags for a craft show.  Read more details here.

Another idea …

Tips for Scrapbooking Christmas

Posted: 07 Dec 2012 04:00 AM PST

Noell Hyman from Paperclipping shares a series of posts with tips for helping you to scrapbook the holiday season. Among them, she explained how she is batch processing some of her scrapbooking tasks, and shared ideas for album covers. Click here to see more.…

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