Showing posts with label Christmas. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Christmas. Show all posts

How to make an Easy Beaded Angel Ornament with Video Tutorial

Hi there, this is Rachel from Beyond the Bead Jewelry. I am Sarah's sister and along with making jewelry with our mom, Nedra, I also sew for the Blue Susan Etsy shop. I am a contributor to the Blue Susan Makes blog and am excited to bring you this fun tutorial!

Christmas Crafternoon: Tuck-In Gift Pockets Tutorial


It's that time of year - the hustle and bustle of the holiday season is in full swing and we are loving every minute of it. It's about this time in the holiday season that I start thinking about teacher gifts. What can we make that the kids can help with? What will teachers appreciate? This year I have decided on a simple gift that the kids can do almost independently: Tuck-in gift pockets filled with cookies.

How to Make a Reusable Gift Bag with Ties: Easy to Sew

How to Make a Reusable Gift Bag with Ties: Easy to Sew
Hello Sewing friends! It's no secret that I love making bags and today I'm going to share with you how to make an easy reusable gift bag. The Holidays are upon us and sometimes I don't have time to make something special for everyone but I still like to give a gift with a touch of handmade.  Stuff these easy to sew bags with a package of baked goods, candy bars, lotion, a cozy scarf, or some fun socks and you'll have the perfect gift for a best friend, neighbor, or teacher. (Mine are holding a package of store bought cookies). Come learn how to make them! 

How to Make a Christmas Bow

How to Tie a Big Christmas Bow: video tutorial

Ever wondered how to tie those really pretty big beautiful Christmas bows for a wreath or big present? Today we are teaching you how! Just in time for wrapping and decorating!  

Christmas Crafternoon: DIY Felt Candy Cane Ornaments

DIY Felt Candy Cane Ornaments 
Hello Sewing friends! Today we are making candy canes.  Red and white striped candy canes always make me think about Christmas. We always hang candy canes on the Christmas tree, sometimes they are real and sometimes not. For the past several years we have had these lovely felt candy cane ornaments on the tree. My mom made them and I think they are just so cute. Do you know whose Christmas Tree they would look great on? YOURS! 

Little Flock of Bullfinches

It's December!! Oh my, we haven't decorated a thing but tonight will be the night we start.  We are going to put up our tree and I'll let the kids cover it in their handmade ornaments. We have a smaller 2nd tree that I have high hopes of covering with pinterest/blog inspired ornaments.  I'll pull it off if I have time.  Have you seen this adorable Bullfinch ornament tutorial?? I couldn't resist making a few.

As I snapped the picture I realized I forgot the eyes. Oops! Half the fun was dumping out my scrap bin and using bits of my favorite fabrics. I wrapped them up and gave away few as presents to friends at our Thanksgiving gathering.

My plan is to make a few more of these and then next on my list are these adorable houses.  I must make them!!
What about you? Are you making any handmade ornaments this year?

BTW: I'm thinking this up to these Parties! Monday FundaySkip to my LouShow off Saturday, and Block Party