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“Tutorial: Teapot trivet and coasters” plus 26 more

“Tutorial: Teapot trivet and coasters” plus 26 more


Tutorial: Teapot trivet and coasters

Posted: 16 Dec 2012 10:43 PM PST

I’m cheered up at once by this teapot trivet and coasters set. ReFabulous made them using patchwork piecing for the base. I love the warm tones here but you can make these in any color scheme to fit the occasion or kitchen. She shares how to do it, get the tutorial.

Image credit: ReFabulous

Newsy: Curved Seams Challenge 2013

Posted: 16 Dec 2012 10:09 PM PST

It’s time to sign up for Ricochet and Away!’s next sewing challenge. This time around she’s going to tackle the curves in a Drunkard’s Path quilt pattern. Go HERE to read all about it.…

Shopping for Clayers

Posted: 16 Dec 2012 08:17 PM PST

Last minute ideas for the clayers near and dear to you:

Polymer Clay Bead Tutotial by ejrbeads Asian Script Clear Stamp by tonjastreasures
Sculpting Tools by kilpi Polymer Clay Tutorial – Extrudinary by irismishly

Recycled Key Snowmen

Posted: 16 Dec 2012 06:26 PM PST

Recycled Key Snowmen

This is one my favorite projects this year. Every year I make new ornaments for my tree, but these are definitely at the top of the list. I received a 2-liter bottle full of rejected keys from a hardware store, and they ended up making great snowmen! I’ll show you how here –>> Recycled Key Snowman Ornaments.…

Tutorial: Color blocked faux leather clutch

Posted: 16 Dec 2012 06:58 PM PST

Alida from Alida Makes shares a tutorial over at Love Stitched showing how she made a color blocked faux leather clutch purse.  The project was inspired by a purse she saw on Pinterest.  She got the faux leather on sale, so the entire project cost her only $6 to make.  Get the tute.

[photo from Alida Makes]…

Tutorial: Fleece dog bed with standard pillow insert

Posted: 16 Dec 2012 06:45 PM PST

Amity from Amity Originals shows how you can make a fleece dog bed.  Shown here is the one that she made for her sweet Buffy.  The insert is a standard sized bed pillow, and the cover has a zipper so it’s easily removed for washing.  Go to her tutorial.

[photo from Amity Originals]…

Candy Cane Mice

Posted: 16 Dec 2012 06:17 PM PST

Candy Cane Mice a la Martha Stewart on The DIY Mommy

My daughter is in preschool, and many kids come in with the cutest little gifts right before Christmas break. I think these little candy cane mice would be the perfect ‘classmate gift’! You can find the tutorial over at The DIY Mommy.

Bottle Cap Reindeer

Posted: 16 Dec 2012 06:13 PM PST

I just can’t get over how adorable the little red button nose is on these reindeer. I am heading out tomorrow first thing to get some red buttons! You can find the tutorial over at The Country Chic Cottage.

Snowy Tree Cupcakes

Posted: 16 Dec 2012 02:19 PM PST

I hereby declare these are officially my favorite cupcakes of winter. I’m a snow-lover you see. No, not the slush on the streets that slows traffic to a crawl, but the quiet beauty snow day part. Make snowy tree cupcakes HERE at Not Your Momma’s Cookie.…

Paper Cone Lantern Project for Kids

Posted: 16 Dec 2012 12:39 PM PST

Make and Takes’ Marie has a great kids craft project idea for some colored luminaries. You could have kids color a Christmas tree design on these cones for the holidays! Check out the step-by-step.…

Leaping Reindeer

Posted: 16 Dec 2012 12:23 PM PST

Stickeule always has great free charts and this is no exception. It’s simple, yet elegant and shows and reindeer mid leap. I can see it stitched up as an ornament, can’t you? Check out the free chart. You will need to scroll down to the bottom of the blog post to find the free chart.…

Hershey’s Kisses Menorah

Posted: 16 Dec 2012 12:16 PM PST

HERSHEY'S KISSES Chocolates Sweet MenorahYikes, I’m late in posting this one here on the final day of Hanukkah, but maybe something to tag for next year? Make a Hershey’s Kisses menorah HERE at Hershey’s.…

How to make recycled sock snowmen

Posted: 16 Dec 2012 12:06 PM PST

Over at the blog missgefreubel there is a pictorial tutorial on how to make recycled no-sew sock snowmen that are just so cute!…

Dressing Up Christmas Cake

Posted: 16 Dec 2012 12:01 PM PST

Making even a store-bought fruit cake–that edible delight that is the subject of many a Christmastime joke–look darling is a Christmas miracle, methinks. Make this beautiful frill for Christmas cake (or any other cake at any other time of year) HERE at A Spoonful of Sugar.…

Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Rudolphs

Posted: 16 Dec 2012 11:57 AM PST

Quite possibly the cutest Rudolph ever, and made with my favoritest candy ever, Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups. Find the how-tos HERE at Hungry Happenings.…

Tutorial: Little Pieces Toy Sack

Posted: 16 Dec 2012 11:36 AM PST

Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how to make her Little Pieces Toy Sack.  It’s a simple drawstring bag that can hold all of those tiny toy pieces that seem to multiply. (At our house it’s Littlest Pet Shop and Lego pieces.)  Get the tute.

[photo from Make It and Love It]…

Tutorial: Make a pair of convertible mittens out of an old sweater

Posted: 16 Dec 2012 11:18 AM PST

Stacy from Stacy Sews shares a tutorial over at Bernina’s We All Sew showing how to make a pair of convertible mittens out of an old sweater.  The tip of the mittens can be folded back so your fingers are free when you need to grip something (or use your smart phone).  Go to her tutorial.

[photo from Stacy …

Tips for sewing through thick fabrics

Posted: 16 Dec 2012 11:12 AM PST

Abby Glassenberg from While She Naps, and author of The Artful Bird, knows a lot about sewing through thick fabrics.  It happens a lot when sewing through layers of fleece and fur when making softies.  She shares a couple of tips she’s learned to help get the thick fabric to fit under the presser foot, and how to get …

Tutorial: No-sew fabric Christmas tree

Posted: 16 Dec 2012 11:04 AM PST

This fabric Christmas tree by Teresa from Sewn Up looks like it requires some complicated piecing, but in fact it’s a no-sew project.  She shares a tutorial showing how to do it.  Go to her blog for the how-to.

[photo from Sewn Up]…

Mustaches in fabric and ‘The Mustache’ store

Posted: 16 Dec 2012 08:25 AM PST

Such cute mustacheness, this fabric swatch brightened my morning. It’s part of the Menswear fabric collection by Timeless Treasures. On a personal note, I recently popped in to The Mustache store in Fayetteville, Arkansas while taking in the holiday lights on the square. It was a fun shopping experience. So, if you are in the area (Home of the Razorbacks) …

Free pattern: Funky Christmas stocking

Posted: 16 Dec 2012 06:39 AM PST

Full of Fluff shares a free pattern for making these quick sew Christmas stockings.  The pointed cuffs and angled sides give them a funky personality.  Get the free patter and tutorial on their blog.

[via Cut Out + Keep]

[photo from Full of Fluff]…

Project: Snowman Shaker Box Ornament

Posted: 16 Dec 2012 06:01 AM PST

When you shake this adorable snowman ornament and snow falls around him! Wendy over at Paper Craft Planet has directions for making fun stamped shakerbox tree ornaments. You could also add a photo for a great personalised ornament too!

-Heather…

Guest Post!!! Holiday Favorites from Sue of Munchkin Munchies

Posted: 16 Dec 2012 05:41 AM PST

While I’m off having a baby, I asked some of my favorite go-to bloggers to share some of their holiday favorites. I know you already know Sue of Munchkin Munchies because I post on her clever, smart, cute and funny cookies and treats a LOT. I heart Sue! Thank you for visiting today!

 

Hello there!  My name is Sue …

Chocolate Santa Candy Cups

Posted: 16 Dec 2012 04:47 AM PST

Yes. That Santa cup is totally, one hundred percent edible. From the master of turning chocolate into adorableness, find the complete step-by-step how-tos to making edible Santa candy cups HERE at Hungry Happenings.…

Couldn’t-Be-Easier Marshmallow Shapes

Posted: 16 Dec 2012 04:33 AM PST

Seriously, I challenge you to come up with an easier idea for cutting shapes into marshmallows. Thank you, Jet-Puffed, for your StackerMallows. Find the how-tos to add marshmallow shapes to your hot cocoa HERE at tikkido.…

Coaster or Scrubbie?

Posted: 16 Dec 2012 04:09 AM PST

I know.  You’re wondering why I am featuring a very simple coaster that almost any crocheter could make.  (Get the free pattern here.)  But, I do have my reasons.

First, as Annabelle states on her blog where the pattern is, she can sell them to you or you can make them yourself.  She uses Peaches and Cream cotton yarn …

Popcorn Snow Balls

Posted: 16 Dec 2012 03:39 AM PST

Yum, I wouldn’t mind tossing a few of these around. They’d be a lot more appealing thrown in the face, methinks. Make popcorn snowballs HERE at Random Thoughts of a Supermom.…

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