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“Free Printable Gift Tags – Crafted” plus 38 more

“Free Printable Gift Tags – Crafted” plus 38 more


Free Printable Gift Tags – Crafted

Posted: 13 Dec 2012 11:25 PM PST

Just in time to get some holiday wrapping done, Crafted has generously offered these beautiful gift tags to help you personalize any gift. My favorite part? Not only are they perfect for Christmas (or belated Chanukah gifts), but the cute modern triangle designs come in several color sets, perfect for all year round. This is the perfect thing to inspire …

Tutorial: Making Ornaments

Posted: 13 Dec 2012 05:51 PM PST

This time of year I bet there’s LOTS of us clayers making ornaments with clay elements. I’m a total bead freak so I often make ornaments from beads. Even better if some of them are clay beads and charms like this tutorial. You can use clear varnish like varathane or sculpey glaze to seal the metal leaf to the …

Felt Poinsettia and Fabric Pillow (Pottery Barn Knock-off) Tutorial

Posted: 13 Dec 2012 04:57 PM PST

Heather of "Thrifty Stories" was featured on "Knock off Décor" sharing her lovely her recreation her yearlong love affair with the Pottery Barn's poinsettia pillow.  It is a pillow that she has been lusting over for awhile now and today she has her stunning pillow.   And has a great tutorial for us to follow.  The jingle bells make …

Pretty Breakfast Tray

Posted: 13 Dec 2012 03:44 PM PST

Pretty Breakfast Tray

isn’t it pretty? You can change the paper patterns to suit your tastes, but this would be a wonderful gift for mom or your sister. Would actually make a really nice Mother’s Day gift as well. Tutorial over at Mother Earth Living –>> Try This: Breakfast Tray.…

Tutorial: Sew a simple fabric candy cane ornament

Posted: 13 Dec 2012 03:35 PM PST

Veronica from Sew Very guest blogs at The Sewing Loft with a tutorial showing how to make a simple fabric candy cane Christmas ornament.  They’re quick to sew up, so you could make a bunch to tie on to your wrapped Christmas gifts or to decorate your tree.  Go to her tute.

[photo from Sew Very on The Sewing Loft]…

Tutorial: Fabric play car carrier

Posted: 13 Dec 2012 03:17 PM PST

Amber from Crazy Little Projects show show to make a little fabric carrier to hold a handful of play cars.  When it’s folded up, it’s easy to stash in a purse or busy bag.  Inside, there’s room to carry five small play cars.  Get the how-to.

[photo from  Crazy Little Projects]…

What to do with a pretty button

Posted: 13 Dec 2012 03:11 PM PST

Perhaps, like me, you lust for the luxe hand-painted mother-of-pearl buttons by Gerry Krueger of Older Rose, but you’re not sure how to use them to greatest advantage. Gerry shows several excellent applications of her beautiful work, including this gorgeous pendant composed by a reader, Kathy, from soutache braid, crystals, and pearl beads. Brilliant! See more at Gerry’s blog

Win ‘Hand Stitch Perspectives’

Posted: 13 Dec 2012 03:03 PM PST

Enjoy the video review by Sara of Crafts of Texture of Hand Stitch Perspectives by Alice Kettle and Jane McKeating. Sara says,

I think this is a great reference book for any professional, or craft student who is passionate about hand stitching.

You can win a copy of the book or, if you don’t happen to win, Sara offers a …

Win a copy of ‘Inspirations’

Posted: 13 Dec 2012 02:54 PM PST

Carina of Carina’s Craftblog is giving away a copy of this issue of Inspirations magazine to two lucky readers of her blog. Go to her blog post to enter before December 16.…

Pattern and tutorial: Peek-a-Boo house ornaments

Posted: 13 Dec 2012 02:49 PM PST

Megan Noel reprises her tutorial for creating quick-and-easy, charming Christmas ornaments. This is the perfect way to use up your scraps of felt and novelty fabrics. And I think this would be a great project for school-age kids with just a little supervision. See the tute.…

Homemade for the Holidays, Day 11: Kool-Aid Lip Gloss

Posted: 13 Dec 2012 01:57 PM PST

This would be a great one for kids to make for friends or family but this will take adult supervision. And be sure to read the notes on top carefully. You have to heat up the ingredients which will “cook” the Kool-Aid, so be sure to leave time for cooling! Check out this fun and easy ‘tute from Meet The

Free snowman machine embroidery

Posted: 13 Dec 2012 01:57 PM PST

This darling snowman machine-embroidery design is a gift to you from Anja Rieger. Go to her download page to get your free copy.…

Project: Stamped Gift Card Holders

Posted: 13 Dec 2012 01:56 PM PST

Need a fun way to give a gift card this year? The Lawn Fawn stamps blog has a wonderful video tutorial for making some fun stamped gift card holders, I love the cut out shaped pocket! Click here to watch.

-Heather…

Free Christmas patterns from Mollie

Posted: 13 Dec 2012 01:51 PM PST

Here are a couple more outstanding free holiday patterns from Mollie of Wild Olive:

Carol of the Bells hoop
Silver and Gold felt ornament

Thank you so much, Mollie!…

Homemade for the Holidays, Day 10: Jack Daniels Soap Dispenser

Posted: 13 Dec 2012 01:50 PM PST

Easy, festive and perfect for those who live in Tennessee OR drink whiskey OR have a sense of humor, showcase your homemade liquid soap in this Jack Daniels bottle. This is a fun and fast one from CurlyBirds. Get the details here.…

Rice Krispies Treats Christmas Trees

Posted: 13 Dec 2012 01:36 PM PST

While I was out, you know, having a kid and all, I had a visitor over at my other blog. Glory, the uber-talented, uber-sweet baker behind Glorious Treats, stopped by and made Rice Krispies Treats Christmas tree pops. Too cute and perfect for kids to help decorate. Find the how-tos HERE at the decorated cookie, and check out …

How to Host a Knitting Party

Posted: 13 Dec 2012 01:27 PM PST

knitting party invitationIt might seem like we all have quite enough social obligations this time of year, thank you very much, but wouldn’t it be fun to take time in this buys season to unwind with some friends and just knit together? (Or just after the season, if one more party is just too much to bear.)

I did this over the …

Farandole Cross Stitch Chart

Posted: 13 Dec 2012 01:26 PM PST

Free from Brigitte Dadaux, this chart is titled Farandole. It is a lovely open floral design that may be stitched in the colors of your choice. Stitch it in a holiday scheme if you like to create an ornament for the season. Check out the free chart.

Christmas Tealight Lamp

Posted: 13 Dec 2012 12:39 PM PST

The Party Artisan made this sweet candle wrap featuring a hand-drawn Christmas scene. Check it out!…

Hanukkah Bentos

Posted: 13 Dec 2012 11:58 AM PST

Easy Hanukkah Bento lunches...fun!Even if the kids are stuck going to school during Hanukkah, they can find something festive in their lunch box. Find ideas for making easy Hanukkah bento box lunches HERE at The Brass Paperclip Project. The edible candles are my favorites. And be sure to check out more DIY ideas in the whole Handmade Hanukkah series at The Brass

Peppermint Candy Stocking Ornaments

Posted: 13 Dec 2012 11:53 AM PST

These are now my new favorite candies-melted-in-the-oven treats: Peppermint candy stocking ornaments. Personalized, no less. Find the step-by-step how-tos HERE at Sugartown Sweets.…

Gingerbread Boy and Girl Pancakes

Posted: 13 Dec 2012 11:50 AM PST

A classic this time of year… but turned into breakfast. Make gingerbread boy and girl pancakes HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons.

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Snowman Cones

Posted: 13 Dec 2012 11:48 AM PST

christmas-snowman-cones-2_thumb2Hee hee, how cute are these? Plus, there are treats inside. Plus, they come in different sizes. Find the tutorial HERE at Design Dazzle, a guest post by Cake Whiz.…

Free tat pattern: Snowflake triangle ornament

Posted: 13 Dec 2012 11:43 AM PST

Diane (Lace-Lovin’ Librarian) shares her pattern for this pretty triangular “doodad” with a snowflake at the center. Wouldn’t it be pretty on your tree! Go to her post for the instructions.…

Free Knitting Pattern: Squishy, Sentimental Scarf

Posted: 13 Dec 2012 11:27 AM PST

squishy sentimental scarfThis is not the sort of knitting project that you really need a pattern for, but Make It Handmade’s post about her Squishy Sentimental Scarf is a great reminder that all the little odds and ends left over from favorite projects could — and should! — be combined into a project that can keep us or a loved one warm …

Scented Oil Diffuser

Posted: 13 Dec 2012 09:43 AM PST

Scented Oil Diffuser

Turn a dollar store vase into a scented oil diffuser with these simple steps. The lovely filler that you see? Dead flower stems from a fall garden cut back. Smart! Get the how to at Dollar Store Crafts – DIY Scented Oil Diffuser.…

How to embellish a gift bag with doilies and scrap paper

Posted: 13 Dec 2012 08:23 AM PST

This idea and tutorial on how to embellish gift bags with paper doilies featured at the blog capungmungil camp is great for the up coming holiday season. Not only that I bet it would be a great way to dress up cloth bags with crocheted doilies!…

Tutorial: Snowy mountain throw pillow

Posted: 13 Dec 2012 07:38 AM PST

Merrilee from Mer Mag guest blogs over at Design Sponge with a tutorial showing how to make a snowy mountain throw pillow.  It’s neat on its own, but how fun would it be to stitch up a whole series to make a mountain range across a sofa or bench? Go to her tute.

[photo from Design Sponge]…

Tutorial: Simple boxy top with buttons up the back

Posted: 13 Dec 2012 07:31 AM PST

Liz from Cotton & Curls shows how to make a boxy top that buttons up the back.  The shape is simple and easy to draft, especially if you have a boxy top already that you can use as a guide.   The buttons are purely decorative; the neck is wide enough that you can slide the top on without having to …

Tutorial: Dining chair back covers

Posted: 13 Dec 2012 07:21 AM PST

Sarah from Sewing Parts Online guest blogs at The Train To Crazy with a tutorial showing how to make a set of chair back covers to dress up your dining room chairs for the holidays.  You could actually make a set for any holiday by changing out the colors and motifs.   Go to her tutorial.

[photo from Sewing …

Freebie: Practice straight line sewing with a free printable

Posted: 13 Dec 2012 07:12 AM PST

If you’re brand spankin’ new to sewing, the first skill to conquer is sewing in a straight line.  It’s actually very easy, but you’ll need to some practice with your machine, learning how to guide the fabric under the needle and how hard to press the pedal to get an even speed.  Mimi G Style has a free printable to help …

Holiday Roundup: Dreidels

Posted: 13 Dec 2012 06:51 AM PST

Dreidel, dreidel, dreidel, I made you out of flour, sugar and candy. And brownies. And marshmallows. And, you get the idea. Here is a collection of dreidels for the food crafter.

1. Find the recipe for dreidel brownies at Hershey’s.

2. Make mini dreidel cakes at Tami’s Kitchen Table Talk.

3. Craft dreidels from candy at The Shiksa

Tutorial: Make a sewing kit from an eyeglass case

Posted: 13 Dec 2012 06:47 AM PST

Sachiko from Tea Rose Company shows how you can turn a dollar store eyeglass case into a hard sided sewing kit.  She started with a plain gray eyeglass case and covered it with a pretty fabric, then made a matching pincushion that that nests perfectly into one end of the case.  Go to her blog, Tea Rose Home, for the how-to

Free pattern: Taylor’s Pajama Pants in baby and kid sizes

Posted: 13 Dec 2012 06:35 AM PST

Create Kids Couture shares a free pattern over at Fabric.com for their Taylors Pajama Pants in baby and kid sizes.  It’s an easy project, suitable for a beginner and a quick sew for a more advanced sewer.  The pattern includes sizes from 6-12 months to kid size 8.   Go to the free pattern.

[photo from Create Kids Couture]…

Tutorial | Lightning Fast Christmas Card from Summer Scraps

Posted: 13 Dec 2012 06:00 AM PST

if you still plan on making your Christmas cards this year, this tutorial for a lightning fast card from Summer Scraps should help. Start with pre-made card bases, then add your own touches.  Click here to see the tutorial.…

Frosted Tree Ornament

Posted: 13 Dec 2012 04:42 AM PST

Frosted Tree Ornament

Have you been following along with DecoArt’s 12 Days of Christmas? They are posted a new project each day and this cute frosted ornament is really fun. I was just in Target the other night and they had glass ornaments with garland inside, and then I saw this. Fun! Get the tutorial here –>> DecoArt’s 12 Days of Christmas –

Freebie | Printable Text Papers from Aunt Peaches to use for Wrapping or Labels

Posted: 13 Dec 2012 05:00 AM PST

Download these PDF files of text papers from Aunt Peaches for free. She also shows you how you can use these printable for wrapping gifts or making tags and CD labels. Click here to go to the download.…

Freebie | Printable Holiday Photo Check List

Posted: 13 Dec 2012 04:00 AM PST

Use this printable holiday photo checklist as a reminder of photos you want to capture this season. Print it out and put it up on the fridge or above your desk, so you can refer to it often. Don;t forget to stick a copy in your camera bag!  This download comes to you from Scrapbooks etc.

Giveaway | Start Here Scrapbooking Class at Two Peas

Posted: 13 Dec 2012 03:00 AM PST

Lisa Truesdell currently has a self-paced mini-workshop at Two Peas called Start Here. The workshop is designed to give you jumping off points to create pages for any photos. The class costs $12, but you can now win it in this giveaway from Emily Spahn, one of the workshop contributors. Entries are welcomed until Wednesday December 19th 2012. Click

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