Do you have holiday traditions that without them it just wouldn’t feel like Christmas? One of our family traditions is to always put up a real tree the weekend before Christmas. In fact, only twice in all the years that Dave and I have been together have we had an artificial tree. The first time was when we went to…
I don’t think there’s anyone who doesn’t like to receive a prettily wrapped gift. And for me, there’s nothing more fun than watching everyone open their gifts on Christmas morning. But then afterwards, there’s always a garbage bag full of gift wrap that needs to be thrown away, most of which can’t be recycled. In an effort to reduce the…
Does someone you know want to learn how to hand embroider? Make them this Mason Jar Embroidery Kit for Christmas! It’s an easy gift that can be put together quickly at very little expense. Plus… it’s a fun way to shop for embroidery and craft supplies without feeling guilty that you’re adding more to your stash! Welcome to Day 8…
If you’ve ever purchased a Christmas floral arrangement you know how expensive they can be. Did you know that it’s super easy to make your own? And in the process, you’ll save money that can then be spent on other holiday decor or activities. In today’s post, I’m going to show you how to make a Christmas floral arrangement that…
Do you ever buy a new craft tool, make a few things that it was intended to make and then think, “Hmmm, that’s cool. Now what else can I make with this?” That’s how these Dresden Charm Ornaments came about. After I bought a small Dresden quilt ruler I made a Dresden plate quilt block and then used it to…
If you’re looking for an appetizer for your holiday party that will impress your guests while at the same time being super easy to make, then these delicious Mini Puff Pastry Cone Appetizers are just the thing. Even if you’ve never made any kind of pastry before, you can make these mini puff pastry cones. They’re made with puff pastry…
This Sweet Chili Shrimp Dip is such a versatile recipe. Use it as a dip, a spread or as a filling for cocktail sandwiches or puff pastry. Most of the ingredients you’ll already have in your fridge or pantry. Any that you don’t have are readily available at your local grocery store. They’re items that you’re going to want to…
This Christmas Button Lace Ornament Tutorial is an updated version of Lace Bear Ornaments that I used to make and sell at Christmas craft fairs back in the late 80s, early 90s. I made dozens of them during those years and I remember them selling well… which helped pay for our Christmases in those early years when my husband, Dave…
Whether you’re a kid or just a kid at heart, counting down to Christmas is a fun yearly tradition. But for those of us who fall into the kids at heart category, we may want to make a more grown up version like the one in this Ring in the Holly Days Advent Calendar Tutorial. If you’re like me you…
If you’ve been quilting for any length of time, you likely have half square triangle (hst) blocks leftover from other quilting projects that you’re hanging on to until you can figure out what to do with them. This Quilted Hourglass Candle Mat is the perfect use for them. We quilters do hate to throw out any scrap or block that…
