DIY Styrofoam Marquee Letters
By Larissa Coleman on Nov 21, 2014 10:30 am 
Making your own customized marquee letters just got that much easier and affordable thanks to this great tutorial from Tatertots and Jell-o. With just a few simple craft materials, you can put together a fun and unique décor piece for you Christmas collection. … Read More...
Continue Reading » Make Homemade Butter
By Carolyn Bickford on Nov 21, 2014 10:00 am 
How do you keep the kids entertained and still allow them to help with the holiday meal or any meal? You have them make butter!
All it takes is some heavy cream, a jar and whole lotta shaking going on. … Read More...
Continue Reading » Short Thin Hair Bun – Totally Achievable
By Shellie Wilson on Nov 21, 2014 10:00 am 
If you have thin, short baby hair then you probably have been overly irritated by the thick high buns that have been rocking the streets of late. I have thick hair so I don’t share your pain, sorry. But buns … Read More...
Continue Reading » Free Pattern – Nativty Set
By Shellie Wilson on Nov 21, 2014 10:00 am 
This Crochet nativity set is totally adorable! I know quite a few little ones who would love to role play and pretend play with these little fellows and Mary of course. The free pattern and tutorial can be found over … Read More...
Continue Reading » Project: Round Fall Card
By Heather Holbrook on Nov 21, 2014 09:32 am 
Layer up some delicate die cut cardstock circles and add a little stamped pumpkin in the center for a beautiful Thanksgiving fall card. I love shaped cards like this that are not just a traditional rectangle or square. The Spellbinder … Read More...
Continue Reading » Knit Cuties for the Little Ones on Your List
By Sarah White on Nov 21, 2014 09:05 am 
I’ve been knitting a lot for my daughter lately. I think it’s to make up for the year I was working on a book full of adult garments and not knitting anything at all her size. But now I’ve got … Read More...
Continue Reading » Build Olaf Again and Again
By Sherri Osborn on Nov 21, 2014 09:00 am 
My first thought was how much fun kids would have playing with this easy-to-make Olaf window decoration. Then, the thought occurred to me that this would make a wonderful Christmas or birthday gift for any Frozen fan! Kids will have … Read More...
Continue Reading » 8 Felt Christmas Ornaments
By Larissa Coleman on Nov 21, 2014 10:55 am 
Do you like the look of having a handmade Christmas? These 8 felt ornaments will add that extra special touch to your tree this year. They would also be cute to make up as little gifts for those on your list … Read More...
Continue Reading » What is an Angel Policy?
By Katie Smith on Nov 21, 2014 08:00 am 
Have you heard of an Angel Policy? Well, it has nothing to do with the celestial style angels, but if you're an artist that uses rubber stamps, stencils or die cuts to sell your artwork, you should know what an … Read More...
Continue Reading » Tutorial: How to mend a knit hem
By Anne Weaver on Nov 21, 2014 09:29 am 
Tutorial: How to mend a knit hem
We all have them – t-shirts (or other knit garments) with a hem that is coming loose. It looks so sloppy to have part of the hem hanging down, and once it starts … Read More...
Continue Reading » Tutorial: Fringed fleece Christmas stocking
By Anne Weaver on Nov 21, 2014 08:32 am 
Tutorial: Fringed fleece Christmas stocking
Maker Mama shares a tutorial at DIY Candy showing how you can make a fringed fleece Christmas stocking. It’s an easy stocking to make because the fleece has enough body to hold the shape. She … Read More...
Continue Reading » Freebie | Printable Christmas Gift Tags
By Francine Clouden on Nov 21, 2014 08:00 am 
Download these free Christmas gift tags from A Little Nutmeg, in red or green. They have a neat zig-zag, or is it chevron, detail that makes them unique, and are a nice last minute add-on to presents.
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Continue Reading » Holiday Memory Keeping | One Scrapper's Approach
By Francine Clouden on Nov 21, 2014 07:00 am 
What’s your plan for holiday memory keeping this year? In this post, Jennifer Wilson of Simple Scrapper, outlines her approach for 2014. She talks about what sized album she will use, and why, as well as gives an overview … Read More...
Continue Reading » Tutorial | One-Layer Christmas Card
By Francine Clouden on Nov 21, 2014 06:00 am 
Learn how May Park made this super cute Christmas card using stamps, Zig Markers, Copic Sketch Markers and a variety of stamping and masking techniques. Wouldn’t it be great if we could go fishing for presents! I’m really amazed at … Read More...
Continue Reading » Start Christmas early by making your home smell like it
By Vikram Goyal on Nov 21, 2014 01:01 am 
What is a Christmas scent anyways? Is it the aroma of apple and cinnamon sticks on a heated pot? Or how above dried spices and fruit?
Maybe you like peppermint instead? Or just pine cones?
Whatever it is, this list … Read More...
Continue Reading » Turkey Nachos
By Carolyn Bickford on Nov 20, 2014 07:00 pm 
Who doesn’t love nachos!? Here is another way to use the leftover Thanksgiving turkey or anytime you have turkey. Really easy to make too! Great for those football games after Thanksgiving.
All you need is turkey, salsa, corn chips and … Read More...
Continue Reading » Tutorial: No-sew princess tent
By Anne Weaver on Nov 20, 2014 08:38 pm 
Tutorial: No-sew princess tent
Rachael from Rachael Rabbit shows how you can make this princess play tent, with no sewing required. It would make a great reading nook or quiet time spot for little girls! The materials aren’t necessarily expensive, either. … Read More...
Continue Reading » DIY CHUNKY TASSEL BLANKET
By Linda Lanese on Nov 20, 2014 07:40 pm 
I am in love with this “Chunky Tassel Blanket” that I found on Design Sponge by Sara from Tell Love and Chocolate. Early sunsets, warm fires, hot cocoa, and snuggly blankets is so about this season is cozy. This blanket … Read More...
Continue Reading » Tutorial: Women's ruffled neck warmer
By Anne Weaver on Nov 20, 2014 07:38 pm 
Tutorial: Women’s ruffled neck warmer
Surayya from Blissful Sewing shares a tutorial for making a ruffled fleece neck warmer. It’s a short scarf that buttons just around the neck to give you warmth but without the bulk of a full … Read More...
Continue Reading » DIY ADVENT CALENDAR
By Linda Lanese on Nov 20, 2014 07:07 pm 
Sara is a wife and mother and blogs out of California on "tell love and chocolate" and is a complete chocolate enthusiast. Sara is sharing her "felt DIY ADVENT CALENDAR" tutorial with us. She says she has never been one … Read More...
Continue Reading » Great idea for packing food gifts and free printable
By Stefanie Girard on Nov 20, 2014 03:17 pm 
I don’t think I have seen a paper plate look so cute! Who knew with just a few snips of the paper plate and a bit of baker’s twine you can make a pretty and easy way to wrap up … Read More...
Continue Reading » Stitch up Something for Hanukkah
By Sarah White on Nov 20, 2014 03:15 pm 
While some other winter holidays get more attention, the Festival of Lights (aka Hanukkah) is coming even sooner, and it’s a perfect holiday for crafting as well.
Last year I knit a dreidel, which admittedly doesn’t spin very well, … Read More...
Continue Reading » Video tutorial: Thread weaving to patch a hole in your jeans
By Anne Weaver on Nov 20, 2014 04:45 pm 
Video tutorial: Thread weaving to patch a hole in your jeans
Weaving has become quite the trendy craft lately. Agy from Green Issues shows how you can use weaving to mend a tear on a pair of jeans or other … Read More...
Continue Reading » Slow Cooker Turkey and Gravy
By Carolyn Bickford on Nov 20, 2014 01:00 pm 
Thanksgiving may be easier this year than I thought. I have two slow cookers, one for everyday use and a larger one for potlucks. I found a stuffing recipe to use and now I also have one for the turkey … Read More...
Continue Reading » Napkin Folding Ideas for Your Thanksgiving Celebration
By Dana Hinders on Nov 20, 2014 12:33 pm 
I’m a big fan of origami in general, so I love the collection of helpful napkin folding tutorials Jenny Chan has put together on her website. A native New Yorker and a self-taught
origamist/crafter, Jenny offers FREE craft tutorials on her YouTube Channel – home … Read More...
Continue Reading » Tutorial: Christmas Tag for Santa
By Pam Pedersen on Nov 20, 2014 01:30 pm 
Think about all the things that Santa Claus does for us. He flies around the world, delivering presents to good girls and boys, brings us Christmas cheer and does he ask for anything in return…nope, he doesn’t. This year, why … Read More...
Continue Reading » Tutorial: Faux fur ear muffs
By Anne Weaver on Nov 20, 2014 01:05 pm 
Sahana from Vikalpah shows how you can DIY a pair of faux fur ear muffs. They’ll cover your ears to keep them warm without you having to wear a full hat on your head. You won’t need special tools or … Read More...
Continue Reading » Loom Bands – Ugly Sweater
By Shellie Wilson on Nov 20, 2014 12:00 pm 
Ugly sweaters are of course totally cool to wear these days but how about a Ugly sweater loom band creation? Even though I detest (as well as my dyson) loom bands I know that I am among some loom band … Read More...
Continue Reading » Tutorial: 3 fabric tote bag in 10 easy steps
By Anne Weaver on Nov 20, 2014 11:38 am 
Tutorial: 3 fabric tote bag in 10 easy steps
You can make a beautiful tote like this, with just 3 fabrics and 10 easy steps. Ren Murphy from The Inspired Wren guest blogs at Sew McCool with a tutorial showing … Read More...
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