Holiday category

  • DIY Inspiration: Holiday Pillows

    How fun are these holiday pillows from Garnet Hill? These are hooked like a rug, but I think you could easily get the same whimsical look using felt appliqués. The remind me a lot of the Pop Art Pee...
    Nov 14, 2012 No Comments

  • Advent Calendar Project – Week 21

    (Every week until December 1st we will be making a small Christmas ornament that can be used in our Pocket Advent Calendar. Join us in making all 24 or just pick and choose your favorites.) This week&...
    Nov 09, 2012 13 Comments

  • DIY Inspiration: Holiday Gift Pillows

    I always find inspiration for things to make from Garnet Hill. They are just previewing their holiday items and already I have so many ideas. These gift pillow would be a snap to make. A few thrifted...
    Nov 08, 2012 No Comments

  • Iron Craft Challenge #22 – Stenciled Burlap Candleholders

    Earlier this fall Matt pointed out some burlap covered hurricane lamps with images stenciled on them to me at a high-end decor shop. I loved the look and thought it would go great with the white, silv...
    Nov 06, 2012 51 Comments

  • Handmade Holiday – Holiday Decor Project Index

    Over the last two years we’ve shared quite a few tutorials and patterns for holiday decorations. With the season upon us, we thought we’d compile links to all of them in one place for you....
    Nov 05, 2012 No Comments

  • A Handmade Holiday Gift List

    In my mind there is nothing more meaningful than a handmade gift. You are not just giving a gift, you are giving your time and talent. We’ve compiled a list of some of our favorite tutorials and...
    Nov 02, 2012 No Comments

  • Advent Calendar Project – Week 20

    (Every week until December 1st we will be making a small Christmas ornament that can be used in our Pocket Advent Calendar. Join us in making all 24 or just pick and choose your favorites.) We’v...
    Nov 02, 2012 31 Comments

  • Project: Moss-Roofed Houses

    I’ve decided to decorate my house with white, silver and natural textures this holiday season. It’s actually something I’ve been thinking about for a couple years, but this year I am...
    Nov 01, 2012 2 Comments

  • Halloween 2012: Word Girl

    In our early discussions of costumes, Jambi said “I want to be a super hero.” I jumped on that and said “What about Word Girl”, which rendered her momentarily speechless with a...
    Oct 31, 2012 5 Comments

  • Preschool Project: Paper Strip Pumpkins

    I have seen these pumpkins on the internet, and I decided to try them with the kiddos. Supplies: Orange construction paper green or brown pipe cleaners scissors hole punch I cut the construction p...
    Oct 30, 2012 1 Comment