50+ Holiday Projects Using Dollar Store Supplies
By Larissa Coleman on Nov 22, 2014 10:30 am 
We have a tradition in our family that after the turkey dinner is over and done, and the guys get together to watch the game, the ladies craft. Simple as that. However, finding a craft idea that everyone is happy … Read More...
Continue Reading » Fancy Molded Butter
By Carolyn Bickford on Nov 22, 2014 10:00 am 
Yesterday I found a site that teaches you how to make butter and today I searched through my suggestions and found this molding technique for butter. Now the kids can make butter and then mold them into shapes. Glad heavy … Read More...
Continue Reading » Handmade Christmas Gifts – Owl Blanket
By Shellie Wilson on Nov 22, 2014 10:00 am 
This free crochet pattern is listed a blanket but here it can be seen as a rug which I think it also kinda cute. More than likely it was laid out just for the photo’s. It’s going to cost you … Read More...
Continue Reading » Technique: Water Colored Christmas Card
By Heather Holbrook on Nov 22, 2014 09:38 am 
This wonderful holiday card looks more like an artists painting then a stamped card doesn’t it? Joy from the Simple by Design blog shares a video tutorial showing how she achieved this look using watercolors with her Penny Black stamped … Read More...
Continue Reading » Sticky Blocks
By Sherri Osborn on Nov 22, 2014 09:00 am 
Bethany, from No Twiddle Twaddle, came up with this idea as a busy bag activity for her preschooler. All you need is some wooden blocks and self-adhesive velcro. Cut and stick the velcro pieces randomly on different sides of the … Read More...
Continue Reading » Tutorial: Holiday Hair Bows
By Anne Weaver on Nov 22, 2014 10:56 am 
Tutorial: Holiday Hair Bows
Michelle from The Ribbon Retreat shows how you can make these Holiday Hair Bows. They’re made from several layers of coordinating ribbons, each cinched into a simple bow shape. A cluster of korker ribbons makes a pretty … Read More...
Continue Reading » Tutorial: Scrap fabric ornaments
By Anne Weaver on Nov 22, 2014 09:50 am 
Tutorial: Scrap fabric ornaments
These scrappy fabric ornaments will make pretty use of some of your smallest fabric pieces. Mary from Sew to Speak shares a tutorial showing how you can make them. They’d make fun gifties for teachers or … Read More...
Continue Reading » Etsy Shop Feature- Squirrelly Minds Paper Shop
By Katie Smith on Nov 22, 2014 06:56 am 
This weeks etsy shop feature is Squirrelly Minds Paper Shop by Tan. I love her whimsical watercolor gemstones!
Amethyst Gemstone Greeting Card
Here’s a little bit more about Tan’s shop from her about page:
“Drawing from Tan’s love of natural … Read More...
Continue Reading » This Week's Top 5 Scrapbooking Posts
By Francine Clouden on Nov 22, 2014 07:00 am Here are the posts that everyone loved this week. Follow the links for the full story.
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Read More... Continue Reading » Polymer Clay Thanksgiving Finds
By Elaine Robitaille on Nov 21, 2014 10:57 pm Here are a few of the fabulous pieces polymer clay artists on Etsy have made for the US Thanksgiving holiday:
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Read More... Continue Reading » Thanksgiving in a Muffin Pan
By Carolyn Bickford on Nov 21, 2014 07:00 pm 
If you love the holidays, but just don’t have the space or need for all that food. Here is a possible plan for you.
How about Thanksgiving in a muffin pan?! Easy to make and package up for a small … Read More...
Continue Reading » Tutorial: How to get sharp corners in your sewing projects
By Anne Weaver on Nov 21, 2014 07:39 pm 
Tutorial: How to get sharp corners in your sewing projects
One thing you can do to improve the overall appearance of your sewing projects is to make sure you have sharp corners. Sew4Home shares a tutorial showing how to stitch, … Read More...
Continue Reading » God's Eyes video
By Linda Lanese on Nov 21, 2014 07:35 pm 
How many years has it been since you made a God’s Eye? I know my kids made them and I still have them. Poppytalk out of Vancouver, B.C. is by Jan and Earl Design blog. They write about the beautiful, … Read More...
Continue Reading » Freebie: Winter Fairy Image
By Heather Holbrook on Nov 21, 2014 05:21 pm 
If your looking to add a vintage feel to your holiday cards this year Dover Publications has some lovely vintage style winter and Holiday images to download for free, perfect for card making or coloring pages to keep the kids … Read More...
Continue Reading » Felt Pinecone Tutorial – Harry
By Linda Lanese on Nov 21, 2014 06:49 pm 
Amber of Salt Tree has lovely “Felt Pinecone” tutorial for us to make. Her tutorial is loaded with pictured to follow because she is a visual person. Be sure to read the full post to get the down-loadable template and … Read More...
Continue Reading » How to make a recycled sweater Santa ornament
By Stefanie Girard on Nov 21, 2014 04:29 pm 
Ho ho ho, time to craft up some cute Christmas ornaments like this darling little Santa made out of a recycled sweater. Pop on over to the blog Just Crafty Enough for a fun little tutorial on how to make … Read More...
Continue Reading » Learn to Knit a Raglan Cardigan with Help from Very Pink
By Sarah White on Nov 21, 2014 03:14 pm 
If you’re still wanting to knit your first sweater and haven’t gotten started yet, Lion Brand Yarn and Very Pink have teamed up for a great little video tutorial showing how to knit the company’s Cropped Raglan Cardigan.
The … Read More...
Continue Reading » Tutorial: Simple leather clutch, plus a mini coin purse version
By Anne Weaver on Nov 21, 2014 04:44 pm 
Tutorial: Simple leather clutch, plus a mini coin purse version
Kirsten from Kojo Designs shows how you can make a simple leather clutch. And from the scraps, you can make mini coin purse version. There are just two straight seams and … Read More...
Continue Reading » Easy Candy Corn Turkey
By Carolyn Bickford on Nov 21, 2014 01:00 pm 
It’s all about the kids helping and taking part in the preparation of the any holiday feast. This one is super easy! There are no recipes involved and will keep the little ones busy before dinner, while you prepare the … Read More...
Continue Reading » Toddler-Friendly Whimsical Fairy Birthday Party
By Dana Hinders on Nov 21, 2014 12:46 pm 
If you’re looking for a unique party idea for a toddler girl, this whimsical fairy party from Kent Heartstrings is a winner. The party features fairy houses made from $1 wooden bird houses, toadstools made from plastic flower pots and picnic … Read More...
Continue Reading » Tutorial: Easy to make bed pillow case in 3 sizes and 3 styles
By Anne Weaver on Nov 21, 2014 01:04 pm 
Tutorial: Easy to make bed pillow case in 3 sizes and 3 styles
Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how you can make a standard bed pillowcase. But from a fun fabric, these bed pillow cases are nothing … Read More...
Continue Reading » DIY Yarn Friendship Bracelets
By Shellie Wilson on Nov 21, 2014 12:00 pm 
Any day now the kids are going to come to you with a request to buy a gift for a friend at school. Before you know it your buying gifts for 23 little adorable’s with whom 3 of them you are … Read More...
Continue Reading » Free pattern: Chloe Cardi and Tee for 18″ Dolls
By Anne Weaver on Nov 21, 2014 11:17 am 
Free pattern: Chloe Cardi and Tee for 18″ Dolls
Rachael from Imagine Gnats shares a free pattern for making a cardigan and t-shirt set for 18″ dolls. She names this pattern the Chloe Cardi and Tee, after her daughter’s doll. … Read More...
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