Wax seals can add a really nice touch to a special note or Christmas card. Check out the fun tutorial Patti sent in to the blog Hearth and Vine where she shows how to make your own wax stamp with … Read More ...
Decorate books for the holidays with wrapping paper
I’m always on the lookout for fun and new ways to use books in my house to decorate and create art with so when I spotted this pile of books covered in plaid paper I wanted to share the idea. … Read More ...
How to make a darling boat ornament
This just makes you go, “aaawwww” it is so cute. If you want to make one of these little boats to decorate your Christmas tree or give as a gift pop on over to the link Ann sent in to … Read More ...
How to make a scrap wood Christmas Tree
I have started making Christmas trees this year to decorate my house. Well, I have started to gather the materials really and in addition to loving this scrap wood tree l love what Claire called her stash of hardware- “ironmongery”. … Read More ...
How to make yarn Christmas trees
These Christmas trees are the perfect project to get out the yarn that will co-ordinate with this year’s color scheme. What colors are you decorating with? Pop on over to Living Locurto for the tutorial on how to make yarn … Read More ...
How to make a shark bookmark
I love the expression on this shark bookmark. It just might encourage a bit of reading? Swim on over to the blog Hey Let’s Make Stuff for the easy tutorial on how to make a “shark mark” or corner bookmark… Read More ...
How to make a recycled yard stick Christmas tree
Rulers are definitely one of my favorite things to recycle into craft projects. I think this Christmas decoration is quite innovative and fun. I bet it would also be fun to make with a bunch of different rulers and yard … Read More ...
How to make die cut felt hedgehogs and Christmas trees
I am always looking for new ways to use my dies as I love die cutting. The new Crafter’s Companion Rose Flower and Daisy Flower dies are perfect for making felt hedgehogs and Christmas trees.
For the base of the … Read More ...
How to make recycled CD donut ornaments
Everyone loves donuts, don’ they? If you haven’t picked your Christmas theme maybe donut theme will be your winner. I am seriously considering it. Even if I don’t go full donut I will be making some of these as gift … Read More ...
How to make an ornament topiary
Now these are quite the statement! And if I’m not mistaken Christmas crafting supplies are in the stores now. But you know what I was thinking? Halloween. The great tutorial on how to make an ornament topiary featured at the … Read More ...
Mix and match embossed Christmas cards
If you make your own cards you know how it can be addictive. Which, when it comes to card making can come in handy since we all love to send out lots of cards at the holidays. It makes sense … Read More ...
Decorate Mason jars with embossed and gilded papers
I’m pretty sure there are endless ways to embellish Mason jars. In this case all you need are some pretty colored papers, a snowflake embossing folder and a bit of silver gilding wax to make some awesome sparkly jars that … Read More ...
How to make craft glue snowmen
Yup! This is a Christmas in July post. It’s a million degrees out so it is a perfect time to think cool thoughts and craft in the air conditioning. This technique for using craft glue I bet could work for … Read More ...
Scrabble tile art
I think we all love Scrabble tiles
and there seems to be virtually endless ways to use them beyond playing the game. If this fun Christmas tree art that spells out holiday words looks like something your home needs for … Read More ...
How to make pom pom Christmas ornaments
Crafters know you can never start your Christmas crafting too early especially when it involves collecting recycled materials. This project calls for plastic bottle caps so start collecting them now and gather up your pretty yarns. Pop on over to … Read More ...