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Dollar Tree Christmas Crafts

If you are still looking for a few last minute Holiday crafts to keep your hands busy during this Christmas season, then head over to Debbie Doo’s and check out the linky party hosted at her site.

We Wish You a Meowy Christmas

Christmas and cats just seem to go together, particularly when the cats are getting into the Christmas tree. Ring Cat on Etsy celebrates the cats' love for the holiday season with Meowy Christmas, featuring a festive feline wrapped in holiday lights. This sweet little pattern is 30 by 34 stitches (a little more than 4 inches all around) and uses …

Printables to Keep Kids Entertained for Hanukkah

Hanukkah is a special time of year, but like any event that involves a big meal, it can be kind of boring for kids. Mom Skoop has a great free collection of printable Hanukkah activities including a word search, memory game, a placemat to color in, a cut and paste menorah and more. Head to her website to grab the …

Christmas Ornaments PDF PATTERN: Ugly Christmas Sweater

Whether you need a last-minute gift or lastminute decorations these UGLY sweaters are adorable. This PDF sewing pattern is to make "Ugly Christmas Sweater (3 Designs)" This is a hand-sewn and hand embroidered felt plush pattern. No sewing machine is required. Size: 4” approx. Language: English THIS PDF Pattern includes: . Step by step images tutorial. . A material and …

DIY Crochet Fur Headband

Twisted crochet headbands are all the rage and this one is super trendy and quick to make! You can make this headband in under one hour and there is a picture tutorial to help you along. It looks store-bought but is made by hand with love. Perfect for last minute stocking stuffers or holiday gifts! You can grab the full …

Hanukkah Place Cards and Banner

Decorate your Hanukkah table this year with hand stamped place card and add some extra fun with a dreidel banner. The banner is hung from fairy lights for added sparkle and the dreidels are little treat boxes filled with chocolate gelt coins. Visit the Close to My Heart blog for more info. -Heather

Knit an Easy Christmas Tree or a Forest Full

These little knit Christmas trees are super simple to make. Gina Michele has the full tutorial. They use basic increases and decreases for the shaping and are knit flat in two pieces, seamed and stuffed. The trunk made out of a cinnamon stick is optional but adorable. Make these in every shade of green to decorate your holiday table or …

Sewing tutorial: Box pleated skirt

If you ever wanted to make a box pleated skirt but didn't know where to start, this Sewing For A Living tutorial will help you figure out how to calculate the amount of fabric, how to fold the pleats, and how to sew the skirt itself. This tutorial will demystify the math behind pleats and teach you how to make …

DIY Giant Christmas Bells - Bowl Hack

This Christmas tutorial by Create and Craft with Katie shows you how to make giant Christmas bells using Kitchen mixing bowls that have been glued together and spray painted with a galvanized spray paint. Dollar Tree mixing bowls Silver Spray Paint Waverly Chalk Paint in White and Elephant Decoart Extreme Sheen Metallic Paint in Tin Paint brush and paper towel …

Christmas Ornaments Layout

Nathalie used open cut files from JustNick Studio cut out in white and backed with pretty patterned papers to created large Christmas Ornaments on this festive layout. She balanced out her ornaments by adding a pretty gold title on the opposite corner, with the photo in the center for the focal point. Visit her blog, Living in Inspired Life, for …

Peppermint Sugar Scrub DIY

Are you looking for a quick and easy homemade gift? Or maybe something to treat yourself? This DIY peppermint sugar scrub is a decadent indulgence. The DIY uses ingredients you already have in your pantry and only takes a minute to make.

DIY Teardrop Necklace and Earring Set

Learn to create a dazzling new teardrop necklace and earring set with pear shaped crystals. This piece is stunning and will complement those "dress up" occasions in your life. See the full DIY Jewelry Making Tutorial here.

Sashiko - The Beginner's Guide To The Trending Japanese Art/Craft

Image Source What is Sashiko? So what's all the hype about this 'Sashiko'? Well, Sashiko (say it sash-ee-ko) literally translates from Japanese as 'little stabs' or 'little piercing'. It is a centuries-old Japanese art/craft that was once used to repair clothing. It continued on to become a stand-alone craft that is actually quite beautiful. It involves making stitches along fabric …

Christmas hand embroidery patterns

Make it a handmade holiday this year and start hand embroidering! This is a curated list of modern Christmas hand embroidery patterns to download and stitch. Many of these would look great over your mantel or framed and gifted this holiday season.

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