Hi, I’m Vanessa from Punkin Patterns.  I’m thrilled to be here today on Everything Etsy to share with you this great tutorial.

What child wouldn’t love to have their castle guarded by the Queen’s Guard?  With their bright red coats, brass buttons and large bearskin hats these foot soldiers guard the castle from any enemy.  These soldiers are very easy to make.

You’ll need some wooden peg dolls you can get at any craft store, acrylic paint in (red, black, white and gold), small brushes, and 1″ black pom poms.

Start by marking the doll with a pencil to mark the bottom of the red coat.  Mark it about 3/4″ from the bottom or so.  Mark a neck line also.  Paint this section red.  You may need a few coats (no pun intended) to get the red coat to look nice.

Paint the bottom of the soldier black (the pants), then add a white belt a little up from the bottom of the red coat.

Add a row of brass (or gold) buttons down the center front of the coat.  Then add thin red lines down each of the sides of the pants.

Glue a 1″ black pom pom on top of the peg dolls’ head.

Lastly, add some facial features if you like.

Now you have your soldiers ready to guard the queen, castle or treasure!

Like tutorials???  You might be interested in these…

• 101 Sewing Tutorials for Winter
• 101 Simple Handmade Gifts

This lovely tutorial was created by Vanessa from Punkin’ Patterns!  If you would like to submit a tutorial, please email me at Kim@EverythingEtsy.com.

I’m sure you know someone that would love some of these guards!

~Kim

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Looking for a quick winter project to sew?  You’ve found the right spot!  Here’s a list of 101 cozy sewing tutorials for Winter!  You’ll find mittens, blankets, quilts and tons of ideas for your next scarf.  Can you really have too many scarves?  I think not!

Grab a giant hot chocolate, get comfy and start browsing.  Each one is a awesome tutorial with beautiful photos…sew so, no worries! 

I bet there’s something here you can sew…

1. DIY Bobble Scarf – Crown Hill
2. Knit Striped Skirt – Made It On Monday
3. Homeopathic Hot Packs – Lil Blue Boo
4. Mondo Pom Pom Throw – In My Own Style
5. Ruffles & Lace Dyed Scarf – Flamingo Toes
6. Handmade Mittens – A Beautiful Mess
7. Ruffled Camera Strap Cover – Craftaholics Anonymous
8. Yoda Hat – Dollar Store Crafts
9. Felted Wool Sweater Blanket – Yellow Suitcase Studio
10. Doggie Sports Hoodie – Sew It Love It
11. Upcycled Boys Hat – I Am Momma – Hear Me Roar!
12. Anthro Inspired Headwrap – Flamingo Toes
13. Fur Vest – We Heart This
14. Fleece Football Hat – Make It and Love It
15. Recycled Paper Basket – Design Sponge
16. Vintage Inspired Fleece Hat – Alisa Burke
17. Upcycled Ruffled Hoodie – Brooch the Subject {blog}
18. Fabric Kindle Case – Mommy by Day, Crafter by Night
19. Lush Velveteen Scarf – Sew4Home
20. Cozy Slipper Tutorial – Prudent Baby
21. Snowy Hat Pattern – See Kate Sew
22. Kindle Slip Case – Charm Stitch
23. Quick Knit Scarf – Make It and Love It
24. Ear Warmers Simplified – Delia Creates
25. DIY Sherpa Boots – Sew Can Do
26. The Mini-Snuglet – This Mama Makes Stuff
27. Mini Appliqué Quilt – Woman’s Day
28. Heart Hot Pads – Made
29. Basic Boy Wallet – Noodlehead
30. Circle Scarf {American Eagle Knock Off} – Come On, Ilene!
31. Quilted Wine Tote – Needle and Spatula
32. Meandering Path Quilt – Moda Bake Shop & Craft Sew Create
33. Quilted Bird House & Birds – Instructables
34. Cozy Bed Warmers- Make It Do
35. Tie Statement Necklace – Green Eggs and Hamm
36. Heat Therapy Bags & Eye Pillow – Sew Mama Sew
37. Messenger Bag from Pants – Noodlehead
38. Pajama Pants – Sew4Home
39. Sewing Machine Cozy – Note From the Patch
40. Lumber Jack Hat – Delia Creates
41. Fabric Storage Buckets – Ric Rac
42. Casserole Carrier – 2 Little Hooligans
43. Travel Sewing Kit – Rosey Corner Creations
44. Long Mittens Tutorial – A Lemon Squeezy Home
45. Simple Reversible Placemats – Whipstitch
46. Coffee Cozy – Stitch Craft Create
47. Lined Curtain Panels – House of Hepworths
48. Linen Coaster Set – Noodlehead
49. Sewing Machine Cover – Bloom and Blossom
50. Pillowcase Tutorial – Notes From the Patch
51. Scripture Cover Tote – Delia Creates
52. Men’s Fleece Hoodie – CraftStylish
53. Hand Sanitizer Holder – A Lemon Squeezy Home
54. Reversible Slouchy Beret – Vively Online
55. Fabric Dog Coat – Cut Out & Keep
56. Ruffled Maxi Skirt – 2 Little Hooligans
57. Crochet Hook Roll – Today We Made
58. Braided Rug – Craft Passion
59. Sweatshirt to Cute Hoodie – See Kate Sew
60. Side-Tie Pillow Tutorial – Ameroonie Designs
61. Ruffles Handbag Tutorial – How Joyful
62. Felt Slippers – Martha Stewart
63. Adjustable Fleece Hat for Kids – Gwenny Penny
64. Simple Tied Comforter – The Mother Huddle
65. Journal Cover Tutorial – Bloom and Blossom
66. Heating Pad – The Green Wife
67. iPhone Case – Red Ted Art’s Blog
68. Pretty Potholders – Prudent Baby
69. Romantic Cardigan – Tea Rose Home
70. Warm Winter Hat – From An Igloo
71. On-the-Go Knitting Bag – Sew Can Do
72. Quick Circle Scarf With a Twist – Salty Pineapple
73. Rag Quilt – Creations by Kara
74. Fabric Sleep Mask – Whipup
75. Beary Cute Hat Tutorial – Happy Together
76. Shirred Scarf DIY – Leafy Treetop Spot
77. T-Shirt Hand Warmers – Momtastic
78. Child Swing Coat Pattern – The Mother Huddle
79. Wool Eyeglass Case – Sew4Home
80. Upcycled Sweater Baby Blanket – Martha Stewart
81. Flannel Infinity Scarf – Brittany Makes
82. Dress Form Pin Cushions – The DIY Dish
83. Two-Toned Tote – Mommy by Day, Crafter by Night
84. Child Messenger Bag – Noodlehead
85. Organizing Tote Basket – 2 Little Hooligans
86. Kitchen Towel Bag – Tea Rose Home
87. Short Dress to Maxi Dress – I Am Momma – Hear Me Roar!
88. Fussy Cut Zipper Pouch – Lots of Pink Here
89. Lined Fleece Hat – Leafy Treetop Spot
90. Child Dragon Slippers – Made by Rae
91. Pezzy Brick Road Quilt – Moda Bake Shop
92. Reversible Bag – Very Purple Person
93. Mama Ruffle Scarf – Living With Punks
94. Cozy Socks Tutorial – Instructables
95. Scrap Busting Pot Holders – My Girl Thursday
96. Bold Leather Flower Belt – Made by Lex
97. Lace Cardigan – Two Butterflies
98. Square in Square Quilt – Tea Rose Home
99. Patchwork Scarf – Sew Homegrown – Instructables
100. Knit Sweater Dress – Me Sew Crazy
101. City Cowl – Aesthetic Nest

This will keep you busy until the snow starts to thaw and then some!  Please don’t send me hate mail when you see you next fabric bill.   

Can’t get enough sewing tutorials?  Check out this list of 101 sewing ideas! 

Thanks so much for all your tweets, stumbles, Facebook likes and pins on my previous tutorial posts…you are the coolest crafty people ever!  I was overwhelmed with your sweet comments and I hope you find more wonderful ideas in this list of sewing ideas.

I’d love to hear about your favorites!!  Did you place your fabric order already or do you have a big stash??

~Kim

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I’ve gathered some creative tutorials, free printables and just plain fabulous ideas to help make your Valentine’s Day extra sweet this year!

There’s a little something for your home, gifts for friends and ideas for your children to share at school.  It doesn’t have to cost you a ton to make Valentine’s Day super fun.  Many of the ideas here can be made without another trip to the store!

Make it a handmade holiday!

1. Gathered Heart Pillow – V and Co
2. Vintage Paper Chandelier – The Crafting Chicks
3. Printable Love Coupons – Tatertots & Jello
4. Vintage Valentine’s Day Postcard – The Graphics Fairy
5. Quick Rose Petal Wreath – Thrifty Decor Chick
6. Keep Calm & Kiss On Printable – The Hands-On Housewife
7. Valentine’s Day Ruffle Heart Wreath – Everything Etsy
8. Embroidery Hoop Wall Hangings – Mod Podge Rocks
9. Valentine’s Day String Art – Make Grow Gather
10. Sweetheart Knit Valentine – Flax & Twine
11. Photo Strip Heart Garland – Eighteen25
12. U Complete Me Pillows – Creature Comforts
13. Yarn Love – Family Chic
14. Paper Airplane Valentine Printable – Just Something I Made
15. Framed Love Tags – My Blessed Life
16. Love Notes Felt Notebook – Craftberry Bush
17. Fortune Cookies {printables} – Design. Wash. Rinse. Repeat.
18. Valentine Lightbulb – Design Sponge
19. Ruffle Heart Shirt – Craftiness Is Not Optional
20. 52 Reasons I Love You – PaperVine
21. Message in a Bottle {Invisible Ink} – MiniEco
22. Valentine’s Day Countdown Calendar – Mom & Wife
23. Heart Shaped Paper Clips – Design Sponge
24. Valentine Mailboxes – The Anderson Crew
25. Love One Another Prints – The Tomkat Studio
26. Mini Heart Album – Then She Made
27. Valentine’s Day Tags {printables} – The Nimbus Factory
28. Tissue Paper Kissing Balls – The Idea Room
29. Valentine Candy Bar Wrapper Printable – Anything But Perfect
30. Rosette Wreath – Our Best Bite
31. Kiss Stamp – The Sweetest Occasion
32. Valentine’s Party Bunting – It’s My Story
33. Drawstring Gift Bag – Between the Lines
34. Countdown to Kisses – Infarrantly Creative
35. 3D Love Art – Brassy Apple
36. Valentine’s Plushie Robot – Sew Green
37. Conversation Cupcake Toppers – HGTV
38. Felt Heart Gift Bag – Momtastic
39. Love Struck Pillows – Homestitched
40. Rockin’ Candy Valentine – FamilyFun
41. Advent Valentine Printable – Paiges of Style
42. Quilted Heart Pillow – Craft Sew Create
43. I Like You A Lot Printable – Salt & Pepper
44. Friendship Bracelet Valentines – Dandee
45. Valentine Kiss Jar – Trey and Lucy
46. Photo Candles – Inspired Ideas
47. Heart Stockings – Attempting Aloha
48. Crochet Hearts {pattern} – Between the Lines
49. Celtic Heart Knot – Fusion Knots
50. Meringue Message Cones – {bhg.com} Hostess With the Mostess
51. Valentine Ribbon Wreath – She’s {kinda} Crafty
52. Key to My Heart Bookmark – Dandee
53. Fabric Love Letters – Moda Bake Shop
54. Seven Days of Love Printables – The Dating Divas
55. Heart Pillows – Sew4Home
56. Heart Shaped Zipper Pouches – The Purl Bee
57. Valentine’s Day Heart Bookmarks – mmmcrafts
58. All You Need Is Love Blocks – Oopsey Daisy
59. Valentine Love Boats – Green Jello
60. Cupcake Party Printables – Catch My Party
61. Felt Heart Bookmarks – Simple Serendipities
62. Heart Cupcakes – Made With Love
63. Fabric Window Valentine – Molly’s Sketchbook
64. Say It With Love Garland – Happy Clippings
65. I Love You Because Printable – Just Make Stuff
66. Weaving Danish Heart Baskets- Radmegan
67. Mason Jar of Hearts – Mooreaseal {I Go By Katie}
68. Heart to Heart Garland – BHG
69. Cross My Heart Pillow – FaveQuilts
70. Sweet Heart Crochet Pattern – Bella Dia
71. Sweetheart Shortbread – Diamonds for Dessert
72. Be Mine Candy Wrappers – Design. Wash. Rinse. Repeat.
73. Valentine Tree – Then She Made
74. Sparkly Valentine Banner Art – Lemon Tree Creations
75. Sweet Heart Tags & Love Print {printables} – Simple As That
76. Romantic Mason Jars – Crescendoh
77. Valentine Throw Pillow – Ucreate {Diary of a Quilter}
78. Be Mine Valentines {printables} – The Rubber Punkin
79. Key to My Heart Mini Canvas – I Love It All
80. Love Song Love Letters – Crafts & Sutch
81. Book Love – Craftberry Bush
82. Charming Gathered Table Runner – The Polkadot Chair
83. Message In a Bottle – Flax & Twine
84. Sewn Paper Valentine – Purl Bee
85. Embroidered Wood Ring – Creative Kismit
86. Printable Stamp Valentines – Wild Olive
87. Heartstring Table Runner – Joy’s Hope
88. Feather Love Wreath – Tatertots & Jello
89. Paper Punch Heart Paint Chip Garland – Oh Crafts
90. See-Through Valentine Packages – Martha Stewart
91. Crochet Heart Pattern – A Foothill Home Companion
92. Yarn Heart Hangings – Wooly Wotnots
93. Stamped Clay Hearts – Papernstitch
94. Matchbox Valentines – Inchmark
95. Sugar On Top Bear – Kind Over Matter
96. Valentine Voodoo Pincushion – Indie Spotting
97. Be Mine Prints – Sprik Space
98. Pop Up Card Tutorial – Paper Kawaii
99. Valentine Candy Dish – Eighteen25
100. Rose Valentine Wreath – Thrifty Decorating
101. Lovey Dovey Shoe Clips – The Polkadot Chair

That should give you some ideas and make you look like the Creative Diva you really are…right?!  Go wild with it!

You’ll also find tons of sweet printables for gifts on this list of 101 Pretty Printables.  I could decorate every wall in my house from these!

Looking for something for that special man in your life?  Check out 25 Handmade Gifts for Men.  Handmade gifts rock!

Feel free to share it with your friends…they’ll think you are the bestest friend in the world!  Thanks so much for all your pins, tweets and blog posts about my previous 101 holiday posts.  Hugs and kisses to you all!!!!

~Kim

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Valentine’s day is such a fun time of year, but it can sneak up on you quick.  This year I’m ready! I’ve decorated my door with this sweet felt heart wreath.  You know I love felt and this turned out so nice that I’m sure I’ll use it for years to come.

I thought I would share a quick tutorial on how to make a wreath of your own.  It does take a little time, but it’s super easy!

Here’s what you need…

You’ll need a 12” foam wreath, felt, glue, a bit of wide ribbon and LOTS of pins!

I cut 2” circles out of felt with my Big Shot scrapbook paper cutting tool.  It doesn’t work that well with felt, but it does fine with simple shapes.

Here’s all you need to know…

• Fold a circle in half.
• Fold it again…hard work, isn’t it?
• Pin it to the foam heart.
• Continue pinning them right up against the last one.

I used over 100 circles but it will depend on how close together you pin them.  It’s such a quick project once you have all your materials gathered and ready to use.

I didn’t add any circles to the back because the wreath felt a bit heavy and why do extra work you can’t see.   I added a bit of glue and a couple pins to hold the ribbon in place.  That’s it!

It really is that simple and I’m sure you could use the same ruffle technique to create lots of beautiful projects all year long!  I’m a sucker for anything with ruffles…ha! An all white circle wreath would perfect for a winter. 

Valentine’s Day is a great holiday to use handmade decorations all over your home.

Have you made any wreaths?  I’d love to hear about them!

~Kim

Looking for more Valentine’s Day tutorials???  Check out this post with 101 Valentine’s Day Ideas!

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Hand embroidered dish towels are one of my favorite things! There’s a vintage feel to them that adds a little character to the kitchen.

Stitchin’ Retro, by Leisure Arts, will be able to keep me busy with over 150 designs inspired by vintage linens from the 1930s, 40s, 50s and 60s. Wow…how cool!

Each design is small enough that it only takes me a hour or so to complete a project…well, maybe it would only be 30 minutes but I took a million photos! I have a short attention span so I need small projects!

I’ll quickly show you just how easy it is to create an embroidered napkin.

I washed and ironed two cloth napkins that I found on sale at Target. Ironing is by far the hardest part of this project. I thought about paying one of my children to do it for me, but thought better of it.

Just about anything with a tight weave like cotton, linen, and wool will work. Think about the fabulous pillow cases, shirts, baby bibs, purses, and aprons you can add a touch of style to with a little embroidery.

I picked these sweet little cherries and cut around them. You want to cut close, but not too close! You just cut them right out of the book!

Preheat the iron without steam. Iron the spot where you’ll place the transfer. Once it’s hot, take your transfer and lay it face down in the perfect spot. Immediately place your iron on it and hold it down for 5-10 seconds without moving it around. I like to push down on it pretty hard.

Lift a corner to check, and repeat heat until the transfer is dark enough for you. Transfers can be used more than once, but the number of times depends on the pressure you use while ironing.

Gather your supplies. I used red, green and brown embroidery floss, an embroidery hoop {size 4}, an embroidery needle with a large eye {size 8}, and small scissors. Oh, and don’t forget a cup of coffee or tea!

I decided I didn’t want my floss too thick, so I separated it in half and only used 3 stands. Slowly pull them apart or you’ll end up with a knotty mess! And it’s best to use 12-18 inches of floss to keep it easy to handle.

Place the napkin over the smaller ring of your embroidery hoop and secure the large one over it tightly. Adjust the screw to hold it in place…you don’t want it moving all around while your trying to work.

Thread your needle and tie a knot on one end. Start from the bottom and use a simple backstitch.

This is what the back will look like after you’ve embroidered a bit. When you run out of thread, just tie a knot and start with new thread. You can weave it through several stitches on the back and not tie a knot, but I’ve never tried it.

The transfer might not wash out, so stay on the line the best you can…it’s really not too hard!

Here’s a picture of it in progress and moving along quickly.

Once you’re done, remove the ring and iron with steam to remove the crease from the ring.

Repeat all the steps a second time to make a matching one for a set.

Tie a ribbon around both of them and you have a fabulous gift ready to go!

Iron on transfers make embroidery so much easier, and I love simple designs like palm trees and fruit. It’s a little touch of handmade goodness in the kitchen!

I’ve used other embroidery books, but this one is my favorite!!! If you’re new to embroidery, you’ll find a simple stitch guide in this book to get you stichin’ in minutes.

Just one more idea for an awesome handmade holiday!

~Kim

You might enjoy some of these ideas…101 Simple Handmade Gifts!

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These crafty green gift tutorials are going to make you recycle, reuse, upcycle or repurpose like never before…you’ll see.  Whatever you want to call it, going green is the way to go!

There’s a little something for everyone and I know you are going to find the perfect gift for your neighbor, brother, mother, sister…you get my drift…there are 101 tutorials here, people!!!!  They’re not just ideas and pretty photos, but these links will lead you on the path to creating fabulous green gifts that are simple and require minimal supplies.

You might need to grab a few extra recycling bins, but it’s worth it!  If you’re looking for Green Home Decor Tutorials, don’t miss the end of the post!

1. Lemon Sugar Hand Scrub – Under the Table and Dreaming
2. Paint Sample Coasters – The Crafty CPA
3. Sweater Pillows – Centsational Girl
4. Grocery Bag Wallet – EcoKaren
5. Yarn Scrap Bowl – About Crochet
6. Bottle Cap Serving Tray – Sweet Something Beautiful
7. Wool Felt Magnets – Everything Etsy
8. Dictionary Art – Brooklyn Limestone
9. Shrinky Dink Jewelry – Just Something I Made
10. Candy Wrapper Patchwork Belt – Lil Blue Boo
11. Repurposed Book Sewing Kit – STC Craft
12. Recycled Magazine Jewelry – CraftStylish
13. Newspaper Basket – How About Orange
14. Felted Soap – Rhythm of the Home
15. T-Shirt Pillow – Ruffles and Stuff
16. Beeswax Candles – Kanelstrand
17. Recycled Bottle Birdfeeder – Centsational Girl
18. Handmade Books – Pioneer Woman
19. Coiled Magazine Coasters – Saved By Love Creations
20. Menswear Stuffed Bunny – Martha Stewart
21. Picture Frame Serving Tray – Better Homes and Gardens
22. Wine Cork Basket – Chica and Jo
23. Sweet Heart Sugar Cubes – Craft Passion
24. Beeswax Candles {hand dipped} – FIMBY
25. Shell Frame – Everything Etsy
26. Book Safe – All Free Crafts
27. Soda Can Bracelet – The Greenest Dollar
28. Chalkboard Planter Pots – Design Sponge
29. Recycled Notebooks – Martha Stewart
30. Acorn Bird Feeder – Design Sponge
31. Green Terrarium – Inhabitat
32. Wool Dryer Balls – Good Mama
33. Coiled Paper Basket – Esprit Cabane
34. T-Shirt Bag – Martha Stewart
35. Custom Notepads – Chica and Jo
36. Herb Soap – Henry Happened
37. Menswear Mouse Toy – Martha Stewart
38. Handmade Paper – Craft Daisies
39. Handmade Goat Soap – Lather and Lotions
40. T-Shirt Yarn – EcoKaren
41. Wine Bottle Candle Holders – Wedding Bee
42. Herbal Fire Starters – WholeLiving
43. Junk Mail Paper Beads – The {NewNew}
44. Book Bead Necklace – The Smallest Forest
45. Phone Book Pen Organizer – Chica and Jo
46. Monogram Button Pillow – Come On, Ileene
47. Recycled Magazine Coasters – Re-Nest
48. License Plate Memo Board – Planet Green
49. Bottle Cap Magnets – Everyday Lovely
50. Tea Soap Tutorial – Cucumbersome
51. T-Shirt Flower – Emily’s Little World
52. Oxford Napkins – WholeLiving
53. Mini Light Fixture Terrarium – Design Dreams Japan
54. Braided T-Shirt Bag – Chichidee Handmade
55. Paint Chip Necklace – Infarrantly Creative
56. Conversation Marshmallows – Come On, Ileene
57. Sheet Music Tray – Centsational Girl
58. Recycled Lunch Bag – Made By Lex
59. Candy Wrapper Pouch – Punkin Patterns
60. Jersey Knit Bracelet – V and Co.
61. Embroidered Portraits – Country Living
62. Woven Rag Rug – Craft Passion
63. Lace Containers – Urban Comfort
64. Lip Balm – Beautylish
65. Wool Felt Bookmarks – Everything Etsy
66. T-Shirt Memory Quilt – EcoKaren
67. Recycled Dog Collar – Keyka Lou Patterns
68. Friendship Puzzle Necklace – Planet Green
69. Cork Trivets – WholeLiving
70. Water Bottle Cookie Packaging – Paper, Plate and Plane
71. Vintage Fork Napkin Rings – Brooklyn Limestone
72. Homemade Dog Treats – Come On, Ileene
73. Felt Ball Cat Toy – Martha Stewart
74. Recycled Grocery Tote – Dana Made It
75. T-Shirt Clutch – Made By Lex
76. Light Bulb Vases – Pizzazzerie
77. Modern Birdfeeder – Life on the Balcony
78. Vinyl Record Bowl – CasaSugar
79. Recycled T-Shirt Dishcloths – Dollar Store Crafts
80. Vintage Sheet Cocktail Napkins – Design Sponge
81. Tree Coasters – Country Living
82. Recycled Gift Card Bracelet – CindyYShaw
83. Mason Jar Sewing Kit – Say Yes to Hoboken
84. Typography Clay Pots – Everything Etsy {Burlap & Blue}
85. Recycled Wool Sweater Blanket – Homade Holiday
86. Recycled Soap Box Mini Book – Creativity Prompt
87. T-Shirt Ruffle Hat – Tao of Craft
88. Recycled Book Handbag – Curbly
89. Sweater Leaf Scarf – Grosgrain
90. Recycled Paper Magnets – Sei Lifestyle
91. Paper Apple Sculpture – Cheeky Magpie
92. Recycled Slippers – Sew Green
93. Modern Candle Holders – Mark Montano
94. Recycled Wool Mittens – Lucky Star Lane
95. Rosette Headband – Lolly Jane Boutique
96. Wool Laptop or Diaper Bag – Not Dabbling In Normal
97. Recycled T-Shirt Scarf- Joy Beadworks
98. Glass Jar Photo Frames – Rikki Hibbert
99. Fabric Scrap Necklace – Smaller
100. Tea Cup Bird Feeders – Something Wonderful
101. Brick Succulent Planters – Ready Made

Why spend a ton on gifts when you can go green???

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Thanks so much for all your tweets, stumbles, Facebook likes and pins on my 101 Simple Handmade Gift Tutorials and Free Printables posts…you are the coolest crafty friends!

Here’s a little something extra for your home…

Check out 101 Green Home Decor Tutorials to make your home beautiful on a budget!

Have you finished a green project lately?

~Kim

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Thanksgiving is a fabulous day full of food and family!  I love everything about it and enjoy decorating my home for this festive holiday each year.  I make enough food to feed a small country!  It’s a big, big deal in our house and my boys look forward to the food part of it all year long!

Here are a few fun ideas for a lovely Thanksgiving Day…

1. Give Thanks Cookie Banner – Choose to Thrive
2. Be Thankful Board – The Crafting Chicks
3. Thanks Jar {Etched} – Young House Love
4. Fall Candle Centerpiece – Home Stories A to Z
5. Pumpkin Place Cards – Midwest Living
6. Charlie Brown Thanksgiving – Something Sweet Design
7. Fall Wreaths – Susie Harris
8. Cornucopia {made with seeds} – Fine Craft Guild
9. Printed Linen Napkins – Martha Stewart
10. Gather Here Printable – Craftily Ever After
11. Framed Fall Wreath – Savvy Seasons
12. I Am Thankful Printable – Silverbox Creative Studio
13. Fall Felt Leaves – Made
14. Welcome Pumpkins – Better Homes and Gardens
15. Thanksgiving Day Scavenger Hunt – Family Fun
16. Fall Leaf Cutouts – Yellow Mums
17. Gratitude Board – Jellybean Junkyard
18. Peanut Butter Cup Pilgrim Hats – Woman’s Day
19. Cranberry Centerpiece – Ever Parent
20. Fall Rosette Wreath – Blue Cricket Design
21. Fall Leaves Coasters – Molly’s Sketchbook
22. Burlap Pumpkins – adelynstone
23. Hostess Gift {#4} – Country Living
24. Thanksgiving Place Cards – Workman Family
25. Fall Leaf Centerpiece – Under the Table and Dreaming

You might enjoy this list of 101 Festive Fall Tutorials that includes more beautiful Thanksgiving ideas!

Have fun making your home beautiful for Thanksgiving!  Is there a traditional Thanksgiving Day decoration that you couldn’t have dinner without?? I love beautiful centerpieces and maybe a few colorful leaves and candles on the table.  Thanksgiving Rocks!!!

~Kim

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With the holidays right around the corner, we’ve started thinking up some lovely DIY projects you and your family can do together.

I am happy to share with you one of my favorites, the Silhouette Advent Calendar.

This project is super easy and quick and it requires very few materials.

Materials:

• 24 glassine bags (or any envelopes you may have at hand – try colorful envelopes for a festive feel)
• 6 clothespins
• 1 yard of baker’s twine
• 24 stickers (you can create your own illustrations for this projects or download our stickers here)

Instructions:

Start by printing out the stickers. You will need this template.

Next start assembling the glassine bags. Pick out 24 creative gifts – they can vary from paper to small objects to candy – and depending on the recipient, even jewelry. Stuff the bags with your gifts.

Follow the 3 easy steps shown on this picture.

Once you have all 24 bags made, start stacking them 4 by 4 – this way only a row of 6 bags show at first. Refer to this picture.

Stack numbers 1,7,13,19 together and so forth. The idea behind this technique is that you can take one bag out revealing the next one and so forth. Plus it takes less room:)

Use the clothespins to hold the bags together. Next attach them all the the baker’s twine string and voila, you’ve made your advent calendar. Wasn’t that easy?

If you would like to purchase the kit which includes everything shown on the pictures you can do so here.

Best,

Vana Chupp

Vana has a beautiful blog and website full of creative silhouettes.  I’m a fan!

You don’t want to miss the Le Papier Studio 2011 Holiday Line!!!  I can’t even tell you how cute it all is, so go see for yourself!  There’s even something for the pet lovers on you list.  Here’s the links to keep up with Vana’s latest projects…

Website | Blog | Twitter | Facebook l Vana’s Book

What a sweet tutorial and a great holiday tradition!  Thanks for the wonderful tutorial, Vana!

Do you all love silhouettes as much as I do???

~Kim

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Hey there! My name is Linda with burlap+blue! I am here today to talk about trends on Etsy, and to share a tutorial on how to make your own whitewashed typography flower pots!

As an Etsy seller, it is my job (and yours!) to stay on top of the trends. I want to know what is popular, what is selling, and, conversely, what is not. One big trend I’ve noticed on Etsy and elsewhere lately? Typography. Typography is graphic, it’s versatile, it can go from being modern to shabby to farmhouse to whatever style you are currently into.

And, as a nod to one of the hottest trends around, I present you with these beauties…

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Decorating for Christmas is always a blast!  I’ve gathered a few…well, maybe more than a few holiday tutorials for you to create a festive handmade holiday.

I love handmade decorations!  There seems to always be some new and creative idea to add to my list each year.  You’ll find something for everyone in this collection of tutorials…from book page trees to subway art pillows.

1. Ribbon Christmas Tree – WhipperBerry
2. Christmas Subway Art Pillow – Tatertots & Jello
3. Winter White Willow Wreath – Centsational Girl
4. Book Trees – Creative “Try”als
5. Ruffle Christmas Trees – Shanty2Chic
6. Festive Napkin Rings – The Lettered Cottage
7. Santa Hat Decor – Thrifty Decor Chick
8. Crepe Paper Tree – Creative Chaos
9. Felted Holiday Garland – Papernstitch
10. Present Topiary – That Village House
11. Santa Mantel Art – Bower Power Blog
12. Milk Glass Christmas Trees – Madigan Made
13. Pottery Barn Inspired Advent Calender – The Feminist Housewife
14. Beeswax Tree Candles – Martha Stewart
15. Thread Christmas Tree – Trade Line
16. Fabric Santa Bag – Skip to my Lou
17. Mod Paper Snowflake Garland – Curbly
18. Jingle Bells Shadow Box – Blue Eyed Blessings
19. Simple Holiday Cards – amy a la mode
20. Invisible Christmas Tree – Not Martha
21. Elf Boot Stoking – Family Fun
22. Fresh Cedar Monogram Wreath – Dittle Dattle
23. Gift Wrapping Toolbox – Ana White
24. Christmas Applique Tea Towels – Little Birdie Secrets
25. Amy Butler’s Felt Stocking – Amy Butler Design
26. Christmas Advent Matchbox Jar – Just a Girl
27. Christmas Planner Tutorial – Eighteen25
28. Ornament Wreath – Matt & Becky
29. Snowflake Pillows – Noodlehead
30. Vintage Christmas Village – Ally Scraps
31. Poinsettia Garland – Wee Folk Art
32. Mini Fabric Christmas Trees – Lemon Tree Creations
33. Solar Powered Wreath – Not Martha
34. Ribbon Christmas Tree – She’s {kinda} Crafty
35. Faux Fabric Paper Snowmen – Whipperberry
36. Christmas Tree Canvas – Cleverly Inspired
37. Quilted Christmas Tree Skirt – Sew4Home
38. Frosted Wine Bottle Display – Cleverly Inspired
39. Recycled Sweater Trees {or hats} – Sweater Surgery
40. Modern Christmas Village – Tiny Apartment Crafts
41. Tissue Paper & Yarn Christmas Trees – Cathie Filian
42. Reindeer Rootbeer/Beer – Life of a Modern Mom
43. Rudolph Sock Dogs – Martha Stewart
44. Pinecone Elves – Martha Stewart
45. Scalloped Felt Tree Skirt – Martha Stewart
46. Christmas Tree Pillow – Dittle Dattle
47. Matchbox Advent Tree – Country Living
48. Popsicle Stick Snowflake – The Ballard Bunch
49. Stenciled Noel Napkins – Pickles and Cheese
50. Wine Cork Wreath – Good Housekeeping
51. Wood Christmas Trees – Young and Crafty
52. North Pole Sign – Krylon
53. Christmas Card Wreath – Martha Stewart
54. Winter Holiday Birch Houses – Getting Stitched on the Farm
55. Hoopie the Snowman – Betz White
56. Sparkle Candle Holders – Better Homes and Gardens
57. Peppermint Pillow – Sewing.org
58. Vintage Book Page Garland – Living the Swell Life
59. Glitter Starburst – Her Beautiful Mess
60. Illuminating Holiday Jar Candles – Better Homes and Gardens
61. Glam Holiday Wreath – A Blonde’s DIY Life
62. March of the Penguins – Craftberry Bush
63. Yarn Ball Wreath – All Things Heart & Home
64. Under the Mistletoe Silhouettes – Welcome Sunshine Home
65. Simple Mantle Trees – Making Lemonade
66. Coffee Filter Wreath – Decor Chick
67. Santa Key – Organize and Decorate Everything
68. Jute Christmas Trees – Thrifty and Chic
69. Epson Salt Candles – Thrifty Parsonage Living
70. Crochet Snowflake Table Runner – All Free Crochet
71. Christmas Wall Tree – Red Red Completely Red
72. Paper Holiday Village – Claudine Hellmuth
73. Wooden Snowman – Crafty Chic Mommy
74. Paper Christmas Tree Set – Glue Arts
75. Snow Globe – Little Birdie Secrets
76. Noel Stocking Hanger – Craftberry Bush
77. Block Nativity – Learning to be Me
78. Elf Hat – Craftyminx
79. Snowflake Chandelier – Make Grow Gather
80. Felted Christmas Tree – Purl Bee
81. Christmas Sampler Embroidery Patterns – Red Brolly
82. Paper Gingerbread Houses – Twelve22
83. Fake Snow – About.com
84. Altered Wooden Spool Tree – Sei Lifestyle
85. Clothes Pin Countdown Wreath – Kristy Wiseman
86. Christmas Apron – Phyliss Dobbs
87. Candy Cane Scrunch Scarf – Fleece Fun
88. Holiday Soap Pumps – Brown Paper Packages
89. Stenciled Holiday Pillows – My Backyard Eden
90. Crochet Christmas Stockings – Sugar’n Cream
91. Wood Nativity Set – Sugardoodle
92. Tomorrowland Trees – Wise Craft
93. Framed Ornaments – According to Kelly
94. Christmas Subway Art Download – Eighteen25
95. Holiday Shadow Box Art – Allison Waken
96. Holiday Planner – The Project Girl
97. Reindeer Art – Unnecessary Necessities
98. Cookie Cutter Christmas Wreath – Better Homes and Gardens
99. Light Up Holiday Cards – Evil Mad Scientist Laboratories
100. Embroidered Tea Towel – Needle in a Haystack
101. Santa Claus Can – Sew Many Ways

That should seriously keep you busy for awhile!   Hey, if you use all of these I’m sure you could charge admission to your home this year.  It might even help to pay for your craft supply bill…ha!

If you are looking for beautiful holiday ornament tutorials you’ll love this list of 101 Handmade Ornaments!!

Other posts you might enjoy:

• 101 Handmade Gifts Tutorials
• 101 Pretty Printables {free}
• 101 Sewing Tutorials
• 101 Festive Fall Tutorials

I really appreciate all your tweets, stumbles, Facebook likes and pins on my previous 101 posts…you rock!!!

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I usually decorate the day after Thanksgiving.  How about you?  Do you wait a bit or do you try and stretch out the holidays by decorating early?

~Kim

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