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…
Do you have someone in your family who is spending their first Christmas away from home? Why not put together and mail them a Christmas Wreath Kit complete with everything they need to make a wreath to hang on their apartment door. The last year our middle daughter was in university, she had to work right up until the day…
Do you strive for a handmade Christmas each year? Or maybe you’re just getting started on your handmade journey and want a few simple ideas that you can make yourself. If so, you’re in the right place because today myself and 50+ other bloggers are showcasing our most popular DIY Christmas Ideas! You see, tomorrow is the start of the…
Welcome to the 3rd Annual Handmade Ornament Exchange Link Party! This is my second year taking part and I’m just so excited to see all the beautiful handmade ornaments that have been created and exchanged. If you love making and giving handmade ornaments then you’re going to want to set aside some time to visit as many links as possible.…
In the Christmas movie classic, “It’s a Wonderful Life” there’s this iconic line: “Every time a bell rings, an angel gets it’s wings.” That was the inspiration for this Embroidered Angel Wings Ornament with the tiny bell tied on top. I’m taking part in the yearly ornament exchange organized by Erlene from MyPinterventures for the second time. I had so much…
Welcome everyone to my day of the Pick a Pumpkin Blog Hop. As soon as I heard about the hop being organized by Carla over at Creatin in the Sticks, I knew exactly what I wanted to make. So I signed right up. Then as often happens, inspiration struck when I was working on the applique pumpkin that I’d originally…
When you think of winter birds, what is the first bird that comes to mind? For me that would be cardinals. I love to see their flashes of bright red against the white snow. They can brighten even the dreariest of winter days. So for this month’s free embroidery pattern, I’ve designed this cheerful Cardinal Embroidery Pattern for you to…
