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Free Christmas Gonk Cross Stitch Pattern With DMC Colour Key and Tutorial
There’s something rather irresistible about a Christmas gonk. The oversized hat, the little nose, the beard doing most of the work. They manage to look festive without needing so much as a facial expression. This free Christmas gonk cross stitch … Read More...
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10 Snowflake Christmas Winter Scrapbook Page Layout Ideas
There’s something truly enchanting about winter scrapbooking. Even if you live somewhere that never sees a single snowflake, the soft blues, icy whites, delicate shapes, and cosy storytelling make winter-themed layouts a joy to create. Snowflakes, especially, have a way … Read…
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Weasley Sweater Knitting Tutorial Review: Plan Your Own Personalised Christmas Jumper
There are Christmas jumpers you wear for a laugh, and then there are Christmas jumpers you would quite happily keep on until February. A roomy knitted sweater with a big initial on the front falls firmly into the second category.… Read More...
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Free Crochet Snowman Patterns for Gifts and Winter Décor
There is something wonderfully forgiving about a crochet snowman. His scarf can be slightly wonky, his smile can lean to one side, and he still looks completely charming. In fact, those little handmade details are usually what give him his … Read More...
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DIY Leaf Imprint Pottery Soap Dish – Green Glazed Botanical Design
If you’ve ever admired the way nature leaves its mark on clay, this project is going to steal your heart. Today, we’re making a leaf imprint pottery soap dish that’s not only functional but also brings a touch of the … Read More...
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10 Fall-Themed Thank You Cards and Gift Card Holders to Make
There’s something lovely about handing someone a thank-you card you’ve made yourself. A text message is handy, of course, but a little folded piece of cardstock with a handwritten note says you took a moment to think about them. Add … Read More...
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Calendrier de l’Avent Scrapbooking: Make a Christmas Envelope Calendar
There is something rather lovely about counting down to Christmas with little paper envelopes, especially when you can decorate them with supplies you already own. Those leftover Christmas papers, half-used sticker sheets and ribbon offcuts finally get their moment. Apparently,…
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10 Elephant Cross Stitch Patterns for Sweet Gifts and Beautiful Wall Art
There’s something about an elephant that makes it almost impossible to resist in stitched form. Perhaps it’s those oversized ears, or the way a little curled trunk can give a handful of stitches so much personality. Put one on a … Read More...
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10 Cosy Leg Warmer Knitting Patterns for Warm Legs and a Little Retro Charm
There are some things from the eighties I’m quite happy to leave there, but leg warmers? Those can stay. A soft knitted pair peeking out above boots or scrunched over leggings makes perfect sense when the weather turns chilly. And … Read More...
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Free Christmas Postage Stamp Digital Stamps (Vintage, Modern and Religious Printables)
There’s something about Christmas crafting that makes many of us slow down just a little. Maybe it’s the memories, maybe it’s the tradition of handmade cards, or maybe it’s just the excuse to sit at the table with paper, scissors, … Read More...
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DIY Vanilla Sugar Cookie Body Scrub – A Christmas Holiday Sweet Treat for Your Skin
If the smell of warm vanilla sugar cookies makes your heart do a happy dance, wait until you slather that cozy scent all over your skin—without ever turning on the oven. This homemade Vanilla Sugar Cookie Body Scrub is a … Read More...
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Christmas on a Budget – 10 Christmas Gifts You Can Sew Using Scrap Fabric
There is a particular kind of satisfaction in making a Christmas present from fabric you already own. That little floral offcut finally gets its moment, the leftover quilt squares become something useful, and we get to say, “See? I told … Read More...
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Christmas on a Budget – How to Decorate for Christmas Without Buying More Decorations
Every year, the shops manage to make a new Christmas colour scheme look essential. One year it is all soft neutrals. Then suddenly we are supposed to need oversized bows, a miniature village and enough matching ornaments to decorate a … Read More...
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Christmas Tree Pot Holder Free Crochet Pattern
This free C hristmas Tree Pot Holder is one of those classic holiday crochet projects that feels both decorative and useful at the same time. It has a lovely vintage handmade feel, with a tree shape worked in green crochet … Read More...
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How to Make a Basket of Kittens Fall Card
How adorable is this basket of kittens Autumn card from Mona!? A handmade card a wonderful way to say thank you. She started her design with a lavender cardstock base ( I love this with the darker Fall colors!), die … Read More...
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Cross Stitch Patterns for Trucks with Christmas Trees
I don’t know why a vintage red truck with a Christmas tree in the back became an iconic Christmas cross stitch pattern, but you might be surprised by how many of them I found. Let’s take a look at a … Read More...
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Stitch a Simple Sack Hat that Looks Like a Turkey
If your family is the sort to do a turkey trot for Thanksgiving, or even just to take family pictures, you’ll want to get started knitting up some Turkey Sack Hats with this pattern from Underground Crafter. The pattern uses … Read More...
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Free Felting Tutorial Friday: Happy Little Felted Christmas Trees
This week’s Free Felting Tutorial Friday is a true holiday favourite — the Happy Little Felted Christmas Trees from Living Felt . These delightful little trees are soft, sculptural, and full of handmade charm — the kind of project that … Read More...
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Free Christmas Holly Tablecloth Embroidery Pattern Review
If you love Christmas table decorating and you’re the sort of person who thinks a plain white tablecloth is basically just waiting for a crafty upgrade, then this free Christmas Holly Tablecloth embroidery pattern from DMC is a lovely find. … Read More...
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Poppy Crafts for Remembrance Day
Remembrance Day (marked as Veterans Day in the United States) is Nov. 11, and it marks the end of hostilities in World War I. Poppies are a traditional symbol of the day because it is said they were the first … Read More...