TUTORIAL/FREE DOWNLOAD: HOUSE (TWELVE 22; ANNA TORBORG

Here's a delightful download for you to decorate and embelish. If you're rather add your own exterior decorations, Anna also has a blank one for you.

Click TUTORIAL/FREE DOWNLOAD;(above) to begin the fun.

CHA: CONSUMER SHOW (JANUARY 22 AND 23)

If you're free January 22nd and/or 23rd, give serious thought to attending CHA...Crafter's Nirvana. I kid you not, it'll be the experience of a lifetime. You'll never see as much or as many crafting supplies in one spot as you will at CHA.

Click CHA (above) and get packing!

FREE DOWNLOAD: THANK YOU CARD (HEIRLOOM PAPERIE; CANDIS ELLIS)

Now that present time is over, it's Thank You time. Here's a delightful solution...

Click FREE DOWNLOAD (above) to print and send.

RECYCLE: GLITTER CLUTCH PURSE (OH SO HAPPY TOGETHER; JESSICA)

Need a bit of bling for the big party tomorrow night? Dig through your stash of old purses and go to town. Have an idea this bling will be the best of the ball.

Click RECYCLE (above) and have a blast at the party.

TUTORIAL: ORIGAMI WREATH (FOLDING TREES; MALIAH)

Yea...I know it says Christmas Wreath...BUT, this beauty does not have to be limited to Christmas. It'll look gorgeous on the wall each and every day of the year.

Click TUTORIAL (above), collect your stack of papers and start folding.

TUTORIAL: CANDY DISPENSER CARD (FLOWER BUG; LEEANN GREFF)

Time to start creating non-holiday cards again. Seems as though the fun never stops! Here's a fun card, and a clever way around a problem.

Click TUTORIAL (above) and create, create, create.

TUTORIAL: JEWELRY MIRROR( DAISY JANIE; JAN DICINTIO)

Having a hard time finding a spot for all that jewelry you got for being such a good girl? Here you go...easy, quick AND different.

Click TUTORIAL (above), grab that bling, and away you go.

TUTORIAL: RIBBON DECORATED TEA LIGHTS (A STUDIO WITH A VIEW; STAPHANIE LEVY)

The big party is rapidly approaching, and you're out of ideas for the centerpiece. Here you go...easy and fast, plus one terrific way to use up those odds and ends of holiday ribbon. Perfect!

Click TUTORIAL (above), and you're good to go.

TUTORIALS: BLOGGER LAYOUTS (BLOGGER GUIDE)

If you're thinking about changing the layout of your Blogger blog, stick this blog in your favs so it'll be handy when you're ready to make the changes. The tuts are easy to understand (a huge plus for a computer ditz like me) and eliminate the 'huh?' factor.

Click TUTORIALS (above) to see the outstanding array of tuts found on this blog.

FYI: BURNISHED METAL TAPE (HOPEMORE STUDIO; ANGIE)

These three examples are bound to give your creative self a nudge...amazing what can be done with a strip of tape.

Click FYI (above) and get creative...

TUTORIAL: ACORN BIRD FEEDER (DESIGN ORANGE; KATE PRUITT)

Those poor little birdies need a bit of TLC in the winter months; here's an inexpensive feeder that will make a flock of them happy.

Click TUTORIAL (above) to see how it's done.

FREE DOWNLOAD: THANK YOU NOTE CARD AND ENVY (COTTAGE INDUSTRIALIST; CAMERON BLAZER)

I know you're still on the Holiday Fast Track, and this printable note card and matching envy will make things a bit easier for you.

They're only a click away (FREE DOWNLOAD, above is the place to go).

RECYCLE: SCRAP FABRIC NECKLACE (CRAFTZINE; JENNY RYAN)

OK, now that you're finished making all the stuff for the nears and dears on your list, it's ME TIME. Grab some of those bits and pieces of fabric and make a couple of these necklaces for you. Fun, easy and incredibly inexpensive...but terrific when it comes to looks.

Click RECYCLE (above) and gather up that fabric.

FREE DOWNLOADS: WIZARD OF OZ COLLAGE SHEETS (JACK AND CAT CURIO)

If you're a Wizard of Oz lover, you're going to flip over these collage pages. Flying monkeys and wicked witches are featured; Dorothy and the rest of the gang is there too.

Click FREE DOWNLOADS (above) to see Oz in all its glory.

TUTORIAL: CUTTLEBUG CIRCULAR EMBOSSING (AMAZING PAPER GRACE BECCA FEEKEN)

Here's another of Becca's incredible techniques...don't know how she keeps coming up with them! As always, the tut is clearly written, so you'll not have any problems duplicating the results.

Click TUTORIAL (above) to see and learn.

TUTORIAL: STAMP-A-MA-JIG (MICHELLE ZINDORF)

If you're having problems when using this super handy tool, the problems will be a thing of the past by the time your reach the end of Michelle's tut.

Click TUTORIAL (above) to see and learn.

TUTORIAL: FANCY CANDLE HOLDER (PAPERMASH)

Stick this clever tut in your Favs so you'll have it ready when the need for a fancy, dancy votive holder arises. Easy and quick, this is one great idea.

Click TUTORIAL (above) to see and learn.

A CHILD IS BORN (HUBPAGES)

A MERRY CHRISTMAS (HUBPAGES)

FREE DOWNLOAD: VINTAGE TAG (THE VINTAGE WORKSHOP; AMY)

Here's a cute tag for those tasty treats you'll be handing out tomorrow...click FREE DOWNLOADS (above) to print.

FREE DOWNLOADS: BOOKPLATES (MARTHA STEWART)

Click FREE DOWNLOADS (above) for a super speedy last minute gift...

FREE DOWNLOADS: THANK YOU CARDS AND ENVYS (COTTAGE INDUSTRIALIST; CAMERON BLAZER)

Make Miss Manners a happy camper and click FREE DOWNLOADS (above).

FYI: DECORATED PILAR CANDLES (UTTERLY ENGAGED)

Here's some excellent ideas to add a bit of glitz to the holiday table...click FYI (above) to see them.

FREE DOWNLOADS: WRAPPING PAPER/TAGS (KELLIE MEDIVITZ)

No running out to the store for gift wrapping when you have these downloads ready and waiting for you. Many thanks, Kellie!



Click FREE DOWNLOADS (above) and get to wrapping.

TUTORIAL: ICICLE TREE ORNAMENTS (MARTHA STEWART)

Dig into your bead stash to get the supplies for these nifty ornaments. Consider them the perfect solution when a gift is needed at the last minute. Can't imagine anyone not being pleased when that package is opened.

Click TUTORIAL (above) to see and learn how.

TUTORIALS: GIFT-CARD HOLDERS (MARTHA STEWART)

Gift-cards are the thing for so many on your list. These holders are super fast and attractive, and add a special touch.

Click TUTORIALS (above) for the low down.

FREE DOWNLOADS: GIFT TAGS (ACTIVITY VILLAGE)

Still need some tags for those presents? Click FREE DOWNLOADS (above) and print to your heart's content.

FREE DOWNLOADS: GIFT WRAPPING PAPER/TAGS (KELLIE MEDIVITZ)

No need to run out to the store for wrapping paper and tags when you have these terrific downloads. Thanks, Kelli!

Click FREE DOWNLOADS (above) and get to wrapping.

ULTRA SUPER SITE: ALL THINGS PAPER; ANN MARTIN

Do yourself a huge favor...take some time to explore Ann's incredible blog. Besides, you've earned the right to some me-time to take your mind off the never-ending list you've been working on the past weeks.

Click ULTRA SUPER SITE (above) and enjoy, enjoy, enjoy.

TUTORIAL/TEMPLATE: CHRISTMAS STOCKING (GRAPHIC 45; CANDY ROSENBERG)

Charming and delightful...nothing says Christmas better than a stocking hung by the chimney with care. Don't know if you have a chimney, but have an idea you'll hang these with care (and love).

Click TUTORIAL/TEMPLATE (above) for fun.

FREE DOWNLOAD: PIE CHART (MARTHA STEWART)

Talk about the perfect stocking stuffer for the cooks on your list! Martha has one clever idea here, and it's bound to please.

Click FREE DOWNLOAD (above) and chart it out...

FREE DOWNLOADS: GIFT TAGS AND RECIPE CARDS (WOLFIE AND THE SNEAK)

Tags, tags and more tags...just in time for all those gifts you're busy wrapping. There's also recipe cards for those special goodies you've made with love for your nears and dears.

Click FREE DOWNLOADS

TUTORIAL/TEMPLATE: FLOWERED GIFT BOX (ONCE WED; LIVY KANALEY)

Special gifts deserve special boxes...and this is one special box. Change the flowers to suit the season, because this is the perfect gift container for any occasion.

Click TUTORIAL/TEMPLATE (above) to see this beauty.

TUTORIAL: THERMAL EMBOSSING DIGI IMAGES (ABOUT; KATE PULLEN)

Kate's step by step photos show exactly how to complete this technique. Print a digi or two, click TUTORIAL (above), and go to town.

VIDEO: WASHER JEWELRY (CREATIVE JUICE; CATHIE AND STEVE)

Here's another great gift idea. Although a three day drying time is required before it's finished, it's easy and super inexpensive and rates an A+.

Click VIDEO (above) so see these charmers.

TUTORIAL/VIDEO: GLITTER 'PAINTING' (MARTHA STEWART)

Check this out if you've been searching for a super-special gift that doesn't require a lot of time or money. The finished results are stunning and at the top of the WOW category.

Click TUTORIAL/VIDEO (above) to begin the journey.

TUTORIAL/TEMPLATES: FELT FLOWERS CLIP (YOONIE AT HOME; YONNIE)

These little beauties offer all sorts of options: dress clips; embellishments (w/o the clip); tree decorations. They're easy, peasy, quicksy and cheapsy. Guess that covers all the bases.

Click TUTORIAL/TEMPLATES (above) and get busy creating.

TUTORIAL: ACETATE CARD ( RUBBER ROAD ADVENTURES; MARY SHOEMAKER)

Great tut and terrific pictures...all you need or could ever want! This is a terrific card, fun to make and bound to please.

Click TUTORIAL (above) to see and learn.

FYI: CHRISTMAS FLIP BOOK (PRIMITIVE SEASONS; MARY)

No detailed directions here, but the pictures are excellent. Eye candy to the max.

Click FYI (above) to see and enjoy.

TUTORIAL: PAPER CHRISTMAS TREE (A COLORFUL WORLD; SANDY)

If you're looking for a way to use up those odds and ends of Christmas paper or ribbons, here's the solution. Easy and fun, plus it's fast.

Click TUTORIAL (above) and start cutting strips of paper or ribbon.

FREE DOWNLOADS: CHRISTMAS IMAGES

In need of gift tags...here you go. Course that's not the only way these images can be used, so go for it!

Click FREE DOWNLOADS (above) to see them all.

FREE DOWNLOADS: HOLIDAYS (THE TOY MAKER; MARILYN SCOTT WALKER)

As always, Marilyn's creations and projects are beyond excellent. What wonderful gifts she has for us! Click FREE DOWNLOADS (above), then click Holidays in the menu at the top of the page.

FREE DOWNLOADS: CHRISTMAS IMAGES (TWISTED PAPERS)

Twisted Papers has presents for you! Click FREE DOWNLOADS (above) to see them.

TUTORIAL/FREE DOWNLOADS: LUGGAGE TAGS (MARTHA STEWART)

Ah...nothing's better than a super speedy DIY gift when the days are rushing past way too fast. If you have a laminating machine (either hot or cold), no need to purchase luggage tag holders Martha mentions.

Click TUTORIAL/FREE DOWNLOADS (above) and crank up that printer.

TUTORIAL/TEMPLATES: NESTING DOLL CARD (ZAKKA LIFE; KAYAII CRAFTER)

What a charmer! Anyone receiving this darling will adore it. And...it's one of the 'looks difficult, but it's easy' creations. Wahoo!

Click TUTORIAL/TEMPLATES (above) to see and learn.

TUTORIALS: FLOWERED HEADBANDS (PROJECT WEDDING; JANISH)

Don't, for heaven's sake, limit these gorgeous headbands to wedding attire. Any special occasion would be fine (any holiday do, for example). They're easy and inexpensive to create, and the finished results are stunning. Such a deal!

Click TUTORIAL (above) and get ready to create.

FREE DIGI: TWO SCOOPS RICE DESIGNS; RANAE

Here's a cutie for you...click FREE DIGI (above) to save and print.

TUTORIAL: FIVE POINTED STAR (ABOUT; KATE PULLEN)

Everyone needs this tut in their stash...everyone! Easy to do and there's dozens of times there's no better decoration.

Click TUTORIAL (above) to learn how to do this classic decoration.

FYI: NAPKINS FOLDS (MARTHA STEWART)

Add a punch and pop to your holiday dinners with folded napkins...here's three for you to consider.

Click FYI (above) to see how easy it is to fold napkins.

FREE DOWNLOAD: PRYAMID BOX (AIMEE ASHER; AUDREY JEANNE ROBERTS

This little cutie is perfect for any holiday occasion. Fill it up with goodies (either the eatable or shiny variety) for gift giving, as a favor place card, in a grouping for table decorations, or hanging from the tree branches. Snow time never looked so good!

Click FREE DOWNLOAD (above) to print it. You will go through Check Out, but there is no charge.

TEMPLATE: PETAL BOX (IS*LY; MELISSA ESPLIN)

Great thing about this box is the size...big enough for a cupcake or a handful of candy or a real snazzy surprise. If you plan to use patterned paper, make the template from acetate so you can position it over the  portion of the pattern you prefer.

Click TEMPLATE (above) to create a box...

VIDEO/FREE DOWNLOADS: VINTAGE PHOTO GIFT TAGS (NICE PACKAGE; MARICHELLE AND EZ)

Not just for Christmas, these tags are suitable for every gift giving occasion. Shoot...there's nothing that says they can't hang from the branches of THE tree rather than the ribbon of a package. Print out the vintage images or go with your photos. Either way is perfect and bound to please.

Click VIDEO/FREE DOWNLOADS (above) and do your thing.

RECYCLE: CHRISTMAS BALL (QUILTED TURTLE; LIZ)

Easy, peasy, cheapy and fun...Click RECYCLE (above) to see (and do) it.

HAPPY HANUKKAH (BRY-BACK MANOR)

FREE DOWNLOADS: GIFT TAGS (BELLA DIA)

Many thanks to Bella Dia for compiling this huge list of printable tags...many thanks! Click FREE DOWNLOADS (above) and print to your heart's content.

FYI: TOILET PAPER FOLDING (ORIGAMI RESOURCE CENTER)

Ahhh...click FYI (above) to find out how to impress guests who have seen everything...

TUTORIALS: PAPER DOILY ANGEL AND GARLAND (ART MIND; MITSY)

These little angels are too precious for words. The garlands are wonderful and can be created in a snap. Paper doilies have never, ever, looked so good. How much fun!

Click TUTORIALS (above) to begin.

TUTORIAL/VIDEO: BRICK WALL BACKGROUND (SPLIT COAST STAMPERS; BRIGIT)

The brick background adds quite an impact. Brigit has combined it with a stamped image for an outstanding creation.

Click TUTORIAL/VIDEO (above) to learn how to create this background.

TUTORIAL: GOURD ORNAMENTS (GINGERBREAD SNOWFLAKES; PAM)

If unique is your kind of ornament, here 'tis. I guarantee you won't find these on many trees; I guarantee you'll be overloaded with compliments.

Click TUTORIAL (above) and get to work...

TUTORIAL/FREE DOWNLOAD: SMALL GIFT BOX (CHICA AND JO)

Like someone once said...'The best things come in little boxes.' True, true, true! Here's the perfect little box (notice the lid) for that perfect little gift.  More perfection: you have the option of either printing the template directly on the cardstock or printing a template that is traced around on the cardstock. 
Click TUTORIAL/FREE DOWNLOAD (above) and get to gifting.

RECYCLE: CAKE STAND (OH SO CRAFTY; TRICIA)

Here's something you'll have a hard time giving away...guess the only solution is to make a slug of them

Click RECYCLE (above) and head to the thrift shops...

VIDEO: PAPER ORNAMENTS (THE PAPER STUDIO; CINDY IVERSON)

This also qualifies as Leftovers...just depends upon how many odds and ends of paper you've stuck in drawers and boxes. Easy,quick, and super, super inexpensive.

Click VIDEO (above) to learn how.

TUTORIALS/VIDEOS:KNITTING AND CROCHETING (LION BRAND)

Regardless of level (beginner through advanced), this site is a bonazza of info for anyone who knits or crochets. The Learning Center (on the menu at the top of the Home Page) includes excellent tuts and videos for beginners; patterns for all types of knit and crocheted creations are found in the Pattern section. 'Comprehensive' applies to this site.

Click TUTORIALS (above) to see them all.

FYI: COLOR WHEEL (WHIP UP; KATH)

A blank color wheel that can be downloaded is provided, in addition to some neat stuff about color.

Click FYI (above) to read and learn...

TUTORIAL: RIBBON PIN CONE DECORATION ( WHIP UP; JENNA)

These cones are so beautiful, and they add a special touch where ever they're placed. A bowlful as a centerpiece, several in a mobile, individual ones hanging from the tree branches are a few options.

Click TUTORIAL (above) to begin.

VIDEO: PAPER FLOWERS (GIRL FRIEND'S CLUB; DONNA)

Too early to think Spring, but these floral beauties fit in just about every season...including using them as a substitute for bows on those gifts you're wrapping these days. I used a circle die (Sizzix Original), but a Nestie circle or scalloped die, or a circle or scalloped punch could be used for the flowers.

Click VIDEO (above) and start creating.

TUTORIAL: FABRIC KEY RING (THE IDEA ROOM; AMY)

No more searching high and low for keys when those keys are on this ring. Easy as can be, handy as all get out, to say nothing about being one nifty gift. BTW: this tut is to die for; excellent doesn't even begin to describe it.

Click TUTORIAL (above) to see it.

FREE DOWNLOADS: VINTAGE IMAGES (MUDBAY IMAGES; CATHERINE)

Plan to see an array of beautiful images here; stick this blog in your favs so it'll be handy when needed. You'll be glad you did...

Click FREE DOWNLOADS (above) and enjoy.

TUTORIAL: CROCHETED BEAD AND WIRE BRACELET (CRAFT STYLISH; DIANE GILLELAND)

If you really want to give a WOW gift, here 'tis. Diane's tut is easy to follow, so you won't have any problems. Am sure you've noticed that another tut of hers on crocheting with wire and beads was posted this morning (can't get too much of a good thing).

Click TUTORIAL (above) and go...

TUTORIAL: CROCHET WITH WIRE AND BEADS (CRAFTY POD; DIANE GILLELAND)

Time to use those hooks for something other than cute little flowers...click TUTORIAL (above) to see what I'm talking about.

FREE DOWNLOADS: VINTAGE (STAMPINGTON)

Check out these colorful little images for your stash. Click FREE DOWNLOADS (above) to open the door.

TUTORIAL/FREE DOWNLOADS: COLLAPSIBLE 2010 CALENDAR (VICTORINE ORIGINALS)

This is just the neatest calendar...certainly couldn't be referred to as a plain, old calendar! Bling it up to your heart's content; printing on patterned paper is another option.

Click TUTORIAL/FREE DOWNLOADS (above) and start counting the days.

TUTORIAL/FREE DOWNLOADS: HANUKKAH FAVOR BOXES (MARTHA STEWART)

Perfect little pillow boxes for Hanukkah favors are created quick as a wink with these downloads. Choose your fav from the four designs.

Click TUTORIAL/FREE DOWNLOADS (above) to begin the fun.

FREE DOWNLOADS: VINTAGE (SHABBY CHIC PAPIRSKATTER; HEIDI)

You'll find gorgeous and delightful images here...many are perfect for Christmas creations. Enjoy and print away.

click FREE DOWNLOADS (above) to see them all.

TUTORIAL: BIND-IT-ALL JEWELRY (BIND-IT-ALL; SOPHIE SIM)

Who'd a thunk it? No fooling, you can make jewelry with owires and your hand-dandy Bind-it-All! Never underestimate the creative mind...

Click TUTORIAL (above) to see how.

TUTORIAL/TEMPLATE: PAPER PURSE (LIVING CREATIVELY)

Cute as a bug! This darling little purse is the perfect container for favors at birthday parties, bridal showers, or any happy occassion. A small tag hanging from the handle could be a place card for seating. Don't overlook using acetate as a supply.

Click TUTORIAL/TEMPLATE (above) and have fun!

TUTORIAL: RIC RAC DAHLIAS (KNICK KNACKS AND RIC RAC (HANNAH)

Neat idea! Plus they're easy and fast...and look terrific. Can't want anything more that that! Have an idea these would be terrific substitutes for bows on those packages you'll be wrapping in the not too distant future. Not too bad as wall decos either...

Click TUTORIAL (above) to see how it's done.

TUTORIAL: FAT QUARTER HANDBAG (SEW MAMA SEW; JENNIFER)

Here's one nifty, thrifty handbag that's easy as pie to create and one super, fantastic gift. If you've got a favorite piece of fabric, substitute it for the fat quarter (18" x 22").

Click TUTORIAL (above) to get the low down.

TUTORIAL: PINE CONE WREATH (UCREATE; VANESSA)

If you happen to live in a cone-less spot, chances are good your craft store will have them by the bag. These wreaths are really a creation of beauty that will be enjoyed for years.

Click TUTORIAL (above) and start gathering cones.

RECYCLE: GIFT BAGS (ARTMIND; MITSY)

Better start making these right now and keep it up after the big gift day. There's no such thing as too many gift bags...no such thing,

Click RECYCLE (above) for this money saving tut.

FYI: CROCHET AND KNITTING TERMS (CRAFT YARN COUNCIL)

Been wondering what all those symbols and abbreviations used in crochet and knitting patterns mean? Click FYI (above) to get the scope and other practical info.

TUTORIAL: POM POMS (DOMESTFLUFF; KRISTEN)

The lowly pom pom is finally getting the recognition it deserves. These little dollies are super easy to create, super fast to create, super inexpensive to create, and have a super long list of uses.

Click TUTORIAL (above) and learn how...and create the Pom Pom Wreath.

TUTORIAL: POM POP WREATH (BLEUBIRD VINTAGE)

How cute is this? Bet you never thought all those odds and ends of yarn could become such a beauty.

Click TUTORIAL (above) and create!

PAGE MAPS: DECEMBER ISSUE (BECKY FLECK)

All sorts of goodies in this issue; click PAGE MAPS (above) to begin the fun.

TUTORIAL: NON-TRADITIONAL TEMARI BALLS (GINGERBREAD SNOWFLAKES; PAM)

Although these Temari balls differ slightly from those created in traditional techniques, the results are every bit as stunning. A few of these beauties hanging from the branches adds mightly to any tree.

Click TUTORIAL (above) to see how to create them.