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“Tutorial: Candy Cane Charms” plus 32 more

“Tutorial: Candy Cane Charms” plus 32 more


Tutorial: Candy Cane Charms

Posted: 20 Dec 2012 08:26 PM PST

Another little candy cane tutorial on video – the charms would be perfect for earring dangles or bead ornaments.…

Elastic Headband with Trim

Posted: 20 Dec 2012 06:10 PM PST

elastic and trim headband from Arica at Love and RosenArica has a great tutorial to share for this pretty headband made from elastic cord and beautiful trim. She designed her headband for a speakeasy-themed birthday party. I think it would also add some sparkle to a new year’s ensemble. See how Arica made it in three easy steps at Love and Rosen and see how cute she looked wearing …

Tutorial: Screenprinting your own designs

Posted: 20 Dec 2012 05:49 PM PST

Freezer paper stencil works great when you want to print one (or a few) designs on to fabric.  But when you want to print more than a few of your designs, screenprinting is the way to go.  You’ll need to get some specialized supplies, but the process is not complicated.  And once you make your screen, you can use it …

Tutorial: Girlified hoodie

Posted: 20 Dec 2012 05:33 PM PST

Shannon from Little Kids Grow shows how she upcycled a couple of knit shirts into her Girly Girl Hoodie.  She “girlified” the sporty shirt by adding rows of ruffles on the front pocket.  It’s cute in an adult size, but it would also be a good look for little girls.  Get the how-to on her blog.

[photo from Little Kids …

Tutorial: Lovely tulle skirt

Posted: 20 Dec 2012 05:05 PM PST

Liz from Cotton & Curls shows how to make a tulle skirt, lovely for a Christmas party or New Year’s Eve.  Go to her blog for the tute.

[photo from Cotton & Curls]…

Sunny Citrus Ornaments

Posted: 20 Dec 2012 02:50 PM PST

Sunny Citrus Ornaments

I’ve seen orange slice ornaments over the years many times. But this is the first time I’ve seen a star made from the orange peel, how smart! A pretty decoration for Christmas or really, anytime. See the post –>> Sunny Citrus Ornaments.…

New Release: Single Cricut Images

Posted: 20 Dec 2012 02:37 PM PST

Oh, how happy this announcement from Provocraft made me! They are now offering single die cuts for download! No need for a cartridge or buying a whole digital set if there is just one (or more :) ) images that you’re interested in. This really makes it even easier and more convenient to create with your Cricut. Here’s what they …

Festive Hostess Gift Idea

Posted: 20 Dec 2012 02:31 PM PST

Cathie & Steve have a really great idea for a hostess gift on their blog – altering a store-bought glass candle with a cute little Christmas tree, Mod Podge, and more. Check out their tutorial.…

Celebrating 10 Years in Yarn

Posted: 20 Dec 2012 02:25 PM PST

knitters review logoClara Parkes at Knitter’s Review has been looking back at the year that was in knitting for 10 years now, and her look back at the past decade in knitting shows how truly far we’ve come in a relatively short time.

Ten years ago was when Knitty got started. It was before Ravelry (and before I took over at About.com …

Cute Christmas Tree Cross Stitch

Posted: 20 Dec 2012 01:14 PM PST

Irina’s Cute Box Blog is sharing a cute and simple Christmas tree Cross Stitch that is really simple and easy to work up and will look lovely on a card or in a frame. There’s still time to work up several of either version to decorate your home or for gifts. Check it out.

Raccoon Coffee Cozy – Imagine Gnats

Posted: 20 Dec 2012 12:37 PM PST

I’ve got to admit, when I heard Imagine Gnats was having a Raccoon week on her blog, I was a little skeptical. In my yard, raccoon are giant, menacing threats to my safety. However, once I saw how completely adorable this coffee cozy was, I was convinced. You can check out other cute raccoon themed projects here! Craft some up …

Russian Doll Necklace – Rakunshop

Posted: 20 Dec 2012 12:21 PM PST

Quirky and cute are two of my favorite adjectives for jewelry. And both apply heavily to Rakunshop’s wonderful assortment of items. So if you’re hunting for a last-minute gift or shopping for yourself with one of those fabulous Etsy gift cards given to you by someone wonderful, you might want to take a minute and check it out. Personally, I …

Vogue Knitting Pass Winner!

Posted: 20 Dec 2012 12:15 PM PST

vogue knitting winnerSorry for my slowness announcing the winner of the Vogue Knitting Live marketplace pass. My daughter is home from school — for 19 days straight! — and I haven’t quite adjusted to only working during naptime just yet.

Anyway, the winner is commenter 3, Denise, who says she loves all the music available in the city.

Thanks to everyone who …

Brownie Tree

Posted: 20 Dec 2012 12:13 PM PST

brownie treeNow THAT is a Christmas tree. And a whole lotta brownies. Find the recipe HERE at Parents.com. (You need to register to view the recipe, but registration is free.)…

Vintage Paper Tree Centerpiece

Posted: 20 Dec 2012 08:46 AM PST

Vintage Paper Tree Centerpiece

Need a last minute idea for a centerpiece for Christmas? try this shabby centerpiece with vintage paper trees from Confessions of a Plate Addict. Here’s the tutorial – Shabby Christmas Centerpiece with Vintage Paper Tree Tutorial.…

Felt Mini Snowman Tutorial

Posted: 20 Dec 2012 09:14 AM PST

I love these little snowmen and they are easy to make.  Change the colors of the scarves to suit your family or friend's gender or personalities and everyone will fall in love with them. Once again Onel from the bilingual (English-Indonesian) blog, "onelmon" has a neat tutorial as always in English for us.  Thanks Onel for the share, so clever …

How to use frames to decorate for Christmas

Posted: 20 Dec 2012 08:44 AM PST

Frames are everywhere and I just love this great idea for turning them into a Christmas decoration. Pop on over to Purl3agony’s post on how to make recycled frame Christmas decorations.…

Book Giveaway Hard Cover “Loop-d-Loop Crochet” USA

Posted: 20 Dec 2012 08:20 AM PST

You will be surprised and pleased with this book because this is NOT your Grandma’s crochet.  In this book you learn high fashion crochets that you will love to wear or give as gifts.

To enter type "Enter Me" in the comment area and you will be entered.  This giveaway will run from Today December 20th through December 31st!  Happy …

Distressed Gingerbread Man Cat Toys

Posted: 20 Dec 2012 07:10 AM PST

Distressed Gingerbread Man Cat Toys

I simply could not resist sharing this with you. I ama cat lover, we have several. Every year we put presents under the tree for them, along with all of our kids’ presents. I am so in love with everything about this post. The adorable toys, the cute kitties and the author’s humor. It’s a must read post –>> Dream

Tutorial: Personalized tea towel

Posted: 20 Dec 2012 07:13 AM PST

Laura Bray from katydiddy shows how to make a personalized tea towel.  It’s so pretty, you wouldn’t think of it as a quick last-minute gift.  But a purchased tea towel and fabric markers make it easy.  If you turned the kids loose with the markers, it’d make a sweet gift for a grandparent!  Her tutorial is an excerpt from the eBook…

Tutorial: Make a wrap skirt from a long scarf

Posted: 20 Dec 2012 07:04 AM PST

This layered wrap skirt that Jessica from Me Sew Crazy (and SewSet, too)  is so pretty!  It was actually a quick project, given that she made it out of a long scarf.  The hem and the fringing was alreade done for her.  She shares a tutorial showing how she did it.   Get the tute.

[photo from Me Sew Crazy]…

Guest Post!! Holiday Favorites from Jill of Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons

Posted: 20 Dec 2012 07:01 AM PST

While I’m off having my second daughter, I asked a few of my favorite go-to bloggers to share some of their favorite holiday posts. Today I have Jill of Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons visiting. Jill’s supply of clever, creative and easy-to-make ideas for making food fun for kids seems to never, ever falter. I have no idea how …

Tutorial: Coffee sack Christmas stocking

Posted: 20 Dec 2012 06:56 AM PST

Cathy from Trinkets in Bloom shows how to make a Christmas stocking out of a coffee sack. The large printed words become  cool oversized graphics on the stocking.  You can give it a faux fur cuff or leave it plain at the top. Get the tute.

[photo from Trinkets in Bloom]…

Tutorial: A bag for Corduroy

Posted: 20 Dec 2012 06:47 AM PST

Corduroy is one of my most favorite children’s stories.  It’s a story of compassion, of determination, and a homecoming.  No wonder its a favorite for many families.  Dana from MADE created a small doll-sized quilt and a special tote bag inspired by Corduroy’s green overalls.  Her daughter’s class has a Corduroy bear that comes home with each child during the …

Transfer Photo Images to a Vase

Posted: 20 Dec 2012 05:38 AM PST

Transfer Photo Images to a Vase

Have you ever heard of Lazertran paper? I haven’t. But apparently you can use it to transfer a printout to a vase. You soak it and peel off the backing, then transfer it. I’m going to have to look into this a little more!

Here’s the project Nature-Inspired Paper Projects and here’s more information about the paper Lazertran

Tutorial: Burlap and fabric heart ornaments

Posted: 20 Dec 2012 06:31 AM PST

Ruby from ZaaBerry shows how you can make a simple heart ornament out of burlap and a knit print.  They’d be cute on a Christmas tree, or tied on a gift.  Or, if you’re one of those people who doesn’t wait until the last minute for holiday crafts, you could make them ahead for Valentine’s Day.  Get the tutorial.…

Chocolate Chip Pancake Mix Gift AND 99 More DIY Gift Ideas

Posted: 20 Dec 2012 06:23 AM PST

Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Pancake Mix Recipe + 99 More DIY Food Gifts for the HolidaysYep, that’s 100 total. So if you’re still scrambling to come up with some DIY food gift ideas, you’re sure to find something on this list o’ links. Find them all HERE at Oh My Veggies.…

Technique: Flower from Satin Ribbon

Posted: 20 Dec 2012 05:46 AM PST

 Jennifer turned satin ribbon into this lovely poinsettia embellishment, it makes for such an elegant card. Visit her blog Ferrellgraph-X and find out how she did it.

-Heather…

Some Very Quick Gingerbread (Crochet, That Is)

Posted: 20 Dec 2012 04:48 AM PST

Ursula has created these adorable and very easy Gingerbread tags and is offering a free pattern and tutorial for us!  You can use them as gift tags, ornaments, fridgies, or as Ursula has done in this example – made a cute, unique wreath.  Everyone has some brown yarn in their stash, right?…

Hex Nut Honeycomb

Posted: 20 Dec 2012 04:17 AM PST

hex honeycomb earrings from Stephanie at Heny HappenedStephanie is sharing her DIY for making hardware store jewelry. What do you think of her hex nut honeycomb earrings? A bit more delicate than run of the mill hardware and tons more stylish! See how Stephanie made earrings, a bracelet and a necklace to match at Henry Happened.…

Reindeer Cookies

Posted: 20 Dec 2012 04:17 AM PST

If you get bored with gingerbread men, gingerbread men, gingerbread men everywhere, just turn him upside down and you have your Rudolph. Make reindeer cookies HERE at Sugar Swings!.…

Christmas Tree Cookie Stacks

Posted: 20 Dec 2012 04:16 AM PST

Christmas Tree Cookie Stacks BigBearsWife.com @bigbearswifeSuch a sweet idea to turn cookies into festive Christmas trees… Make Christmas tree cookie stacks HERE at Big Bear’s Wife.…

Thursday Round-Up | 5 Creative Gift Wrapping Ideas

Posted: 20 Dec 2012 04:00 AM PST

Have you started your gift wrapping marathon? I’m still trying to find my gift wrap paper, but at least that gives me time to check out some creative gift wrapping ideas! Here are five that I love.

1. Use paper favor bags, yarn and washi tape for small packages. See more at Live, Laugh Rowe

2. Make your own patterned

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