This time of year, I am always on the lookout for special, delicious recipes suitable for gift-giving. Today’s recipe for cranberry-pumpkin bread is one of those! The tender, moist crumb of this quick bread is infused with pumpkin flavor and studded with cranberries and pecans, making it not only delicious, but also pretty to slice…
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Vanilla-Spice Whipped Cream Recipe + Free Thanksgiving Dessert Topper Printables
With November and Thanksgiving just around the corner, plan to wow your dinner guests with delicious, creative desserts. Today, I’m sharing my absolute favorite whipped cream recipe that is the perfect accompaniment to just about any fall dessert, plus some pretty Thanksgiving dessert toppers to help make a pretty presentation a snap!
Travel Jewelry Case Sewing Pattern and Tutorial
With holiday gift-giving time just around the corner, now is the time to craft thoughtful handmade gifts. Travel jewelry cases would make a terrific gift for any of the ladies on your list, and with my complete step-by-step tutorial and free PDF pattern, they can be stitched in no time! These would be a perfect…
Miniature Frittatas
Weekend brunch is a regular favorite in our household, and I am always on the lookout for recipes that are easy to make, yet unique enough to make even a typical weekend feel special. Our family loves egg dishes, and these miniature frittatas are a breeze to make, making them perfect not only for lazy…
The Pumpkin Prayer
Are you planning to carve pumpkins with your children this weekend? Enhance that fun activity with a lesson about God’s love with this sweet Pumpkin Prayer poem! Each step of the carving process–from the eyes, nose, mouth, and even cleaning out the inside–can be used to show little ones just how much God loves them….
Study Pillow Pattern and Tutorial (Great Holiday Gift Idea!)
With the holiday season just around the corner, stitch up the perfect gift for students of all ages in your life: a study pillow! Perfect for students from preschool age and all the way up through college, this design features generous pockets for holding workbooks, notebooks and more, plus convenient side pockets for stowing away…
Fox Appliqué Design (Free Templates!)
Nothing can give a sweeter, more homespun feel to a sewing project better than appliqué, and if you think doing professional, high-quality appliqué requires a fancy, expensive sewing machine, think again! Requiring just a few small scraps of fabric, my fox appliqué design can be added to wearable items, home decor items and more, and…
DIY Pegboard Craft Organizer
Now that we are settled nicely into our new home, I have have finally started to get to the important business of setting up my creative space. Before adding any of the the pretty details, I decided to put first things first in my new sewing and crafting haven: organization! By far, my favorite organizational…
Halloween Googly Eye Ribbon Garland
With Halloween right around the corner, craft a Halloween googly eye garland to decorate your home in whimsical style. This garland, which features scraps of festive ribbon and black and white google eye embellishments, is quick and easy to make, making it a perfect kids’ craft project. And because it uses small sections of ribbon,…
Giant Googly Eye Halloween Wreath + Fun Halloween Mantel #spookyspaces
Today’s post is brought to you by Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores, who believe handmade touches are what make each holiday truly special. All opinions are entirely my own. If you’ve loved the googly eye trend for Halloween this year, my fun Halloween mantel might be right up your alley! With a giant googly eye…