These felt heart sachets are stitched completely by hand, and they are a great project to try your hand at basic hand embroidery. Why not surprise someone special with a handmade valentine craft that smells as nice as it looks? Read on for the free pattern and full how-to. Amy @ Positively SplendidHaving grown up…
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Heart Pocket Pillows & Treat Bags (Two Projects, One Pattern!)
With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, now is the time to round up some fun craft ideas for the day of love and get to work. Today’s free sewing pattern will enable you to make two fun valentine projects: a heart pocket pillow and a heart-shaped treat bag. Either one is sure to be…
Elegant Wristlet Clutch Pattern + Tutorial
Accessories truly can make an outfit, and this simple clutch-style handbag is no exception. This wristlet clutch handbag can easily be completed in the span of an afternoon, and it is the perfect way to use up scraps of fabric you might have on hand. When you see how easily these come together, you’ll want…
Chalkboard Christmas Wrapping Paper + Free Printable (Swell Noel #17)
Today’s Swell Noël Post features a fantastic idea from Mique of Thirty Handmade Days plus a free printable for printing your own chalkboard-look wrapping paper! Catch up on all of the projects from the series by visiting the photo guide of all of the ideas shared by the talented Swell Noël contributors, and follow along as things…
Printable Christmas Gift Tags
I surely can’t be the only one knee-deep in wrapping paper and Scotch tape these days! If you are like me and in a gift-wrapping frenzy during these last days leading up to Christmas, today I have some free printable gift tags for you. To use the tags, simply download the printable sheet below, and…
Gift-Wrapping Kit Gift Idea
Today’s Swell Noël Post features a fantastic, practical gift idea from Kimbo at a Girl and a Glue Gun! Catch up on all of the projects from the series by visiting the photo guide of all of the ideas shared by the talented Swell Noël contributors, and follow along as things happen on Twitter, Facebook, Google+, Pinterest…
Miniature Tinsel Wreath Craft
This time of year, many of us are on the lookout for fun Christmas crafts, but let’s face it: Sometimes in the midst of the holiday hustle and bustle, time only permits for easy Christmas craft ideas. These miniature tinsel wreaths are constructed with supplies that are readily available, and they make great ornaments, adornments…
Cheesecake Pumpkin Mini Loaves + Free Printables (Swell Noël #15)
Today’s Swell Noël Post features a delicious idea from Jen of Tatertots & Jello, plus free printables to make a dynamic presentation a snap! Catch up on all of the projects from the series by visiting the photo guide of all of the ideas shared by the talented Swell Noël contributors, and follow along as things happen…
Seven Handmade Gift Ideas
With just two weekends remaining between now and Christmas (can you believe it?), now is the time to get those handmade gifts finished up! This week’s Saturday Seven party is brimming with fantastic gift ideas, and today I’m sharing some of the ones that caught my eye. Yo-Yo Embellished Gifts Ideas @ Nest of Posies…
Christmas Angel Craft (Swell Noël #13)
Today’s Swell Noël post features a darling Christmas craft idea from Bonnie and Trish at Uncommon Designs. These little angels would be perfect as centerpieces, or even tree toppers! New to the series? Catch up on all of the projects from the series by visiting the photo guide of all of the ideas shared by the talented…