With the Craft and Hobby Association show in full swing (I will be going – someday!), crafting companies are busy unveiling their latest, greatest products. Lifestyle Crafts is doing just that! I had the opportunity recently to get a sneak peek of some of the terrific dies from their new CHA release, and I have to…
Gift Ideas
Piping Tutorial + Bee Happy Pillow
In my opinion, it’s the little touches that take a sewing project from ho-hum to fabulous, and there are few things that can accomplish that effect quite as dynamically as adding piping, and especially custom piping made to match your project to a tee. Just recently I used piping in the bumpers I…
DIY Stacked Wall Frames
I absolutely love the look of the stacked colorful frames in funky shapes that have become so popular lately. I have had in mind to find and/or make some frames like these to hang on either side of the framed chalkboard in the nursery, and while perusing Pinterest, I saw a pin that suggested buying…
Stenciled Kraft Paper Wrapping
Humble Kraft paper really is becoming one of my absolute favorite secret weapons when it comes to stylish gift wrapping. I love that it sets a neutral stage to showcase any number of baubles and embellishments! In addition to the Paper Medallion Ornaments I shared a few weeks back and the Custom Printed Twill Ribbon…
Vintage Photo Pillow Tutorial
Thumbing through the December/January issue of Country Living, I stumbled upon these darling throw pillows showcasing old photos. I loved the concept, and I knew immediately that these would make great, easy-to-sew Christmas presents! Some of you might remember the DIY Painted Tile tutorial I shared earlier this year using the new line of Martha…
Printed Twill Ribbon Tutorial
Today I’m sharing a quick and easy project idea for really kicking your holiday gift wrapping up a notch with a personal touch: Handmade Printed Twill Ribbon!For this project, you will need:Wording PDF files {{free downloads}} OR word processing softwareMerry and Bright PDFJoy to the World PDFWhite twill fabricFreezer paperIronComputer printerRotary cutter and…
Sliding Door Gift Card Holders
It seems my Christmas list grows longer each year, and I’m sure I’m not alone when I say that sometimes a gift card is just what the doctor ordered for simplifying my holiday shopping and helping me preserve a teensy bit of my sanity. I hate how impersonal gift cards can be, though, so my…
Burlap Greenery Pouches (Swell Noel #38)
Stephanie Lynn from Under the Table and Dreaming is here this morning sharing an upcycling project with truly elegant results! *** Hello and Happy Holidays! I’m Stephanie Lynn from paper pinwheel to mine as I like the simplicity. You can find the super easy tutorial {Under the Table and Dreaming *** It is a goal…
Positively Splendid Handmade Gift Round-Up
Happy Monday! Who can believe it’s just three days until Thanksgiving? Wow!Friday kicks off the official Christmas season, and with that comes the task of finding just the right gift for the special people in your life. Because many of you may have started reading Positively Splendid in the recent months, I thought I would…
Book of Mental Hugs (Swell Noel #36)
My darling friend Michele from The Scrap Shoppe is here this morning with a gift idea I know y’all will **love** as much as I do! Take it away, Michele! *** Hello, Positively Splendid readers! I’m Michele, and I create at The Scrap Shoppe. I’m so excited to be here as part of Amy’s Swell…