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...

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...

This free Christmas 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...

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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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...

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...

There is a moment in almost every handmade Christmas plan when the project starts asking for more shopping.

The inexpensive ornament needs special clay. The little sewing gift needs a new zipper. The scrapbook needs a paper collection, matching stickers … Read More...

Some handmade gifts look lovely but leave you wondering whether anyone will actually use them. A DIY simmer pot gift feels wonderfully practical: a little bundle of citrus, fragrant spices and herbs, ready to make someone’s kitchen smell inviting.

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There is something very satisfying about a Christmas craft that looks far more expensive than it actually is, and these DIY Farmhouse Christmas Bells definitely fall into that category. This project takes a very simple base, a large plastic cup… Read More...

Keto dinner collections can start to look very similar after a while: cheese on the chicken, cheese in the casserole, and a generous splash of cream somewhere in between. That can be frustrating when you are looking for dairy-free keto … Read More...

This creepy “Enter if You Dare” die cut is made up of 5 layers to create an amazing title for your Halloween scrapbook layouts. There’s large letters that you can cut from different colors of cardstock to suit your design … Read More...

If you like your Christmas stitching cheerful, a little whimsical, and full of that classic handmade holiday charm, Twenty to Stitch Christmas Cross Stitch by Michael Powell looks like a very easy one to fall for.

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Dear Crafty Readers,

“I run a small sewing business. I sell handmade items that do really well at Christmas.

Every year, as soon as November hits, the messages start rolling in.

‘Can you squeeze in one more?’
‘It’s just a

There is something lovely about unpacking a Christmas ornament and remembering who made it. A slightly wonky bow, a tiny crocheted hat, a little snowman with more personality than his size should allow. Those are the decorations that earn their … Read More...

Christmas decorating can become expensive one small purchase at a time.

A runner does not seem like much. Neither do the matching napkins. Then there are candles, place-card holders and a little arrangement for the middle.

Before you know … Read More...

Do you love witches as much as I do? They are probably my favorite Halloween icon! Whether they are beautiful and sparkly or old and haggard, I love them all and they make the perfect accent to your handmade Halloween … Read More...

Greenland Basics

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There is something ridiculously charming about tiny crochet Christmas projects, isn’t there? Maybe it’s because they use up those odd little yarn scraps we all pretend we’re going to organise one day, or maybe it’s because anything miniature instantly feels … Read More...

Before you spend money on another roll of Christmas ribbon, check the linen cupboard. An old white cotton sheet can become a lovely batch of rustic gift ribbon with nothing more than scissors, a couple of little Christmas stamps and … Read More...

A good shortbread recipe should be wonderfully simple. Butter, sugar, flour and something warm to drink while you wait for the biscuits to cool. Preferably with nobody hovering beside the oven asking whether they’re ready yet.

But simple recipes still … Read More...

If you worry about mixing patterns start simple by using three wide strips of paper with tiny designs on a background like Becki did here. She added stitching around the edge of each one and included pastel pink and teal … Read More...

If you have trouble spelling Hanukkah (I know I do!) you’ll want to stitch up the How … Read More...

Turn old Christmas cards, broken jewellery, bottle caps, gift wrap, burnt-out Christmas lights, and forgotten beads into festive recycled Christmas jewelry with these clever DIY tutorials.

There is something wonderfully satisfying about making Christmas jewelry from things that might otherwise … Read More...

Christmas wrapping is one of those expenses that seems small until you add it all up. Paper, sticky tape, gift bags, bows and ribbon can take a surprising little bite out of the budget, especially when you are already trying … Read More...

There is something wonderfully old-fashioned about a herbal bath soak. Before bath bombs and glittery shower steamers took over the bathroom shelf, a simple bundle of dried herbs in warm water was one of the easiest ways to turn a … Read More...

Before you buy a Christmas table runner, another packet of decorations or six matching napkin rings, have a proper rummage through your cupboards.

Not a quick glance. The sort of rummage that finds the lovely serving bowl behind the salad … Read More...

Some characters need elaborate outfits and a whole collection of accessories to be recognisable. Miffy manages it with two long ears and the simplest little face. There is something rather lovely about that, especially when you’re looking for crochet projects … Read More...

Kelly’s stunning Fall floral card has a beautiful foiled frame on the base with layers of die cut flowers in deep Autumn colors. The rings of wood give a nice light layer for the darker botanicals, leaves and large title, … Read More...

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Christmas postage has a sneaky way of becoming far more expensive than the gift inside the parcel.

You start with one innocent handmade ornament, add a little treat, perhaps tuck in a second gift for a sibling, and suddenly the … Read More...

There’s something about a crochet octopus that makes it very difficult to stop at one. Perhaps it’s the little face, perhaps it’s those curly arms, or perhaps it’s simply the excuse to use that lovely purple yarn that has been … Read More...

You know that odd little jar of thumbtacks that somehow survives every desk clean-out? The one that’s probably full of mixed colours, bent pins, a few mystery paper clips and at least one tack that stabs you every time … Read More...

A crochet vest is a rather lovely compromise when you want to make something for your wardrobe but aren’t quite ready to commit to a whole cardigan. You get the satisfaction of a handmade garment, with no sleeves waiting at … Read More...

This one has such a soft, dreamy feel to it. The Girl in Meadow Hand Embroidery Pattern, Floral Design (PDF) from ModaVationStitchery is a digital download on Etsy, priced at AU$3.29 on sale from AU$8.22, and the shop … Read More...

Quirky, fun, and full of personality—this DIY Face Planter Pottery Template is the kind of project that makes everyone smile. Planters are already a favorite for potters because they’re so versatile, but when you add a playful face into the … Read More...

There’s something rather lovely about a handmade gift that says, “I was thinking of you,” without needing a large box, expensive supplies or three weeks of frantic crocheting.

Our Christmas worry worm is a sweet little example. It has a … Read More...

There is something rather wonderful about a knitted crown. It takes a little yarn, a few pointed peaks and suddenly someone is in charge of the birthday cake. Whether they should be trusted with that responsibility is another matter … Read More...

There’s something about a little crochet baby bonnet that makes me put down whatever sensible project I’m supposed to be finishing and start rummaging through the baby yarn. Perhaps it’s the old-fashioned shape, or the thought of making something … Read More...

Inessa combine two of my favorite things, Disney and Halloween, in this adorable mini scrapbook album! She combined Classic Mouse and Halloween Boo collections from Simple Stories for this fun 4″ x 6″ album project. I love the bright and … Read More...

There’s nearly always a glass serving plate hiding on a thrift-store shelf. Sometimes it has a scalloped edge, sometimes a pretty pressed-glass border, and quite often it looks like something your grandmother would have brought out for Christmas afternoon tea.… Read More...

If you have been searching for a Knitted Knockers crochet pattern, you might be wondering whether you have landed in the wrong craft category. Despite the name, there is an official crochet version, so you can put your hooks … Read More...

There is something about a little pointed nose and a round, woolly bottom that makes a crochet hedgehog terribly hard to resist. I can be quite sensible about my project list until a woodland animal appears, and suddenly the half-finished … Read More...

There’s something wonderfully charming about a knitted crown. It’s playful, useful for the dress-up basket, and just the sort of small project that gives a leftover ball of yarn a proper purpose. Much better than letting it roll around the … Read More...