Last Minute Gift Wrap Bags

You have plenty of days left to make these last minute gift wrap bags using Oly*Fun from Fairfield World.  They take about 5 minutes each to make and they are not only super cute, but re-usable too.  You can buy Oly*Fun by the yard at your local craft store so getting the supplies is just a quick trip away (and if you are like me at this time of year …

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Felt Reindeer Garland and Christmas Decoration Projects Galore

This felt reindeer garland and Christmas decoration projects galore post shares lots of fun ways to celebrate the season while making things and having a ball.  I made the felt reindeer garland with the Dresden template from Nancy’s Notions and it worked like a charm.  I am also a member of the Kunin Felt Dream Team and love to create things with felt.  This post is sponsored by Nancy’s Notions …

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Quilted Christmas Tree Throw Pillow

Quilted Christmas Tree Throw Pillow I whipped this quilted Christmas tree throw pillow up using fabric scraps and a Dresden Plate.  I love when I can put my favorite little pieces of fabric to great use like this.  This pillow makes a beautiful decoration and also is filled with memories, the memories of the larger pieces of the same fabric and the projects they created.   Supplies/Materials Needed ½ Yard Fabric …

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Sew a Placemat for Santa with a Free Pattern

It’s the perfect time to sew a placemat for Santa with a Dresden template.  Christmas is coming and this is the perfect touch to add to Christmas Eve festivities.  We always leave cookies and milk for Santa and vegetable sticks for the reindeer.  Handmade gifts and decorations are so special and this one is no different!  Before we start sewing, how about a FREE letter template for Santa? Okay, let’s …

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Vintage Home Sewing Holiday Coasters

I am so excited to have received a copy of Beverly (from Flamingo Toes) new book, Vintage Home Sewing.  It is filled with eight adorable projects for your home and for gifting.  I made some super cute holiday coasters using her pattern and directions for Simple Hexie Coasters.  I am happy about sharing them with you and sharing more about the book too! These are my darling coasters.  You can …

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Gnome Advent Calendar to Make at Home

I create a gnome advent calendar to make at home that is easy and fun for those of you who love gnome and are getting ready for the holiday season.  I love to watercolor so I used ooly’s watercolor paint pods to color the gnomes that I drew first with a permanent marker (on watercolor paper of course).  I think this advent calendar is wonderful because it is small and …

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Last Minute Handmade Cards with Shapester Dies from Ellison

The set of four Shapester dies was the first set I designed for Ellison Education.  I love them.  Regardless of the holidays that you celebrate during the winter season, the Shapesters make great cards!  They can be dressed up to be festive for Christmas, Hanukkah or simply for winter fun! To create these fabulously festive cards, you will need the following supplies. Ellison Superstar Machine Scallop Card Die Shapester Dies …

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DIY Felt Winter Snowman Bean Bag Toss Game

Let’s sew up an easy and fun indoor winter game. This DIY felt winter snowman bean bag toss game is a much fun to make as it is to play.  Jordan is having a holiday party in a couple of weeks and we are working on coming up with things for young teens to do that will be fun and create laughter.  This is one of those ideas.  To make the …

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Udderly Smooth Holiday Gift Printable

This Udderly Smooth holiday gift printable is perfect for all the winter holidays.  With a happy snowman theme and a message that simply spreads cheer, it can be used in the schools and activities that prefer holiday neutral designs.  I love Udderly Smooth and am a proud ambassador of the product.  I often share my reasons I love it so much as well as fun ways to gift it but …

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