TUTORIAL/FREE DOWNLOADS: PHOTO CALENDAR (MARTHA STEWART)

This is one clever calendar, and it's guaranteed to bring smiles to the faces of those you see it.  It's also one super neat gift for family members.  You have the option of printing calendar pages in either grey or orange.

Click TUTORIAL/FREE DOWNLOADS (above) and create a calendar.

TUTORIAL: TUBE NECKLACE (CUT OUT AND KEEP; AURORE)

If you have any trend setters on your gift list, you will have to create a couple of these stunners for them.  Vary the finished look as much as you want...there's really no right or wrong way.  Fun, inexpensive...and soon to be HOT!

Click TUTORIAL (above) to see what the fuss is about.

FREE DOWNLOADS: CHRISTMAS DIGIS (RUBBERSTAMPING.ABOUT; KATE PULLEN)

You'll find two excellent tuts detailing how to use digi at this site...plus free digis.  Do I hear a Wahoo?

Click FREE DOWNLOADS (above), learn, print and enjoy.

TUTORIAL: LACE ROSETTE (KITTY CATS AND AIRPLANES; AMIE)

Now you have another excuse to buy more lace (never turn down a good excuse to get more stuff).  Use these pretties on a head band, on THE tree, as an embelishment...any old way you want.  Lots and lots of options for them.

Click TUTORIAL (above), grab some lace and start twisting.

TUTORIAL: 3-D SNOWFLAKES (DESIGNS FROM PENNY)

Although this tut is about snowflakes...how to cut them, where to use them...that's only the beginning of the incredible amount of information and freebies you'll find at this site.  Stick it in your favs cause you'll be returning to it a lot!

Click TUTORIAL (above) read and learn and create.

TUTORIAL: BEADED TREE OF LIFE (CUT OUT AND KEEP; LISA H.)

This beauty can be made in sizes ranging from bitty to big-as-you-want.  Bitty goes in the jewelry box;
medium goes on the tree; large goes on the wall (or door or window).  All sorts of options in color too.  Guess you could call it one pretty neat creation.

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

TUTORIAL: BEADED ICICLES (BRIGIT KERR)

Oh my goodness...what a fantastic idea!  Be sure to make enough so you'll have some for your tree after you've handed them out to all those on that 'small gift receivers' list.

Click TUTORIAL (above) and get to beading!

TUTORIAL: DISTRESSED FLOWERS (DAWN MCVEY)

I have yet to find a flower tut I didn't like, and this is one of my favorites.  Easy, quick, stylish, practical, options galore...what more is there? 

Click TUTORIAL (above) and get ready to tear.

FREE DOWNLOADS: GIFT TAGS (SCRAP MART; RENNIE FEINGOLD)

These will do it...another gotta-get off your list!  Click FREE DOWNLOADS (above) to print and cut.

TUTORIAL: CROCHETED EDGE CARD (POLISHED TO PERFECTION; KELLIE FORTIN)

Hey!  Kellie may have called it right on the dime...crocheted edges may be the next 'new' thing.  You just never know.  Til we do know, give it a whirl to see how you like creating cards like this...

Click TUTORIAL (above) to see what you think.

TUTORIAL/VIDEO: FOLDED PAPER DOLL (SPLITCOAST STAMPERS; LYDIA FIELDER)

You are going to love this little cutie!  She's a terrific bookmark (and perfect stock stuffer), an outstanding embellishment and eye-catching as can be.  The tut is outstanding, and the video is even better.  Creating her is a snap.

Click TUTORIAL/VIDEO (above) and start folding.

TUTORIAL: FABRIC ADVENT CALENDAR (FRESHLY PIECED; LEE)

Thanks to the very explicit instructions and the numerous pictures, you'll won't have any problems creating this beauty.  This calendar is a keepsake, in every sense of the word.

Click TUTORIAL (above) to see the hows and whens.

TUTORIAL: STAR OF DAVID ORNAMENT (MICHAELS)

If you're looking for Hanukkah projects for your kids to create, look no further!  Even if you're not looking for kid's projects,  open the link and scroll to the bottom of the page...there's a sign-up link down there that opens the door to Mike's coupons and goodys.  Have an idea you wouldn't have any objections to being a member of the 'Mike's coupon-receivers' group.

Click TUTORIAL (above) to learn...and to sign up!

TUTORIAL: PEG BOARD ADVENT CALENDAR (LA T DA; TIFFANY)

One clever idea here...easy as can be, quick as a snap, inexpensive too...perfection!  Click TUTORIAL (above) to see the hows.

HAPPY, HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

VIDEO: FRUSTRATION ELIMINATORS (MY MOUSE POTATO DESIGNS; FELICIA SMITH)

You will love these two tips!  Click VIDEO (above) to see what I'm talking about...

TUTORIAL: GIFT WRAPPER (E K SUCCESS BRANDS; JENNIFER BROWN)

Yikes...it's getting close!  Here's something to do so you'll be ready to wrap WHEN you finishing shopping.  Create gift wrappers from 12' papers, then cut to fit as needed for the gift.  The wrappers add such an elegant touch to any package.

Click TUTORIAL (above) and start the process...

FREE DOWNLOADS: GIFT TAGS (FREE PRINTABLE GIFT TAGS; KEVIN SAVETZ)

No whinning about not having gift tags.  There's 15 here, all with a holiday theme.  Click FREE DOWNLOADS (above), print and cut, and you'll be all set when it's gift wrapping time.

FREE DOWNLOAD: PRINTED CALLING/BUSINESS CARD (HOW ABOUT ORANGE; JESSICA JONES)

Here 'tis...the PERFECT gift for that person who has everything!  How much fun would these be for that 'have-it-all' individual?  Create a fancy-dancy box for the cards, and that name goes over to the 'done' side of the list.

Click FREE DOWNLOAD (above) and get to work...

FREE DOWNLOADS: VINTAGE ADS (STEF'S STUFF; STEPHANIE BOMAN)

These ads are as versitable as can be and offer a wide variety of options. Click FREE DOWNLOADS (above) to see and print.

TUTORIAL: CUPCAKE TOWER (BEVERLY'S)

This quickie cupcake tower will serve any occasion if you select a generic trim to embellish the edges of the glass sheets. If you permanently affix the vases to the glass plates,  use non-eatable fillers in the vases.  Permanent or temporary, this tower is super easy to create and will provide the perfect setting for those yummy cupcakes (or other calorie laden treats) for which you're famous.

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

TUTORIAL: GIFT WRAP A TUBE (WRAP ARTIST; JOHN BOAK)

Those pesky tubes are one huge pain to wrap...plus they use a ton of paper.  Here's the solution!  And...it's also an outstanding way to use up bits and parts of wrapping paper. 


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

TUTORIAL/FREE DOWNLOAD: DECORATED CANDLE (CAN'T STOP MAKING THINGS; GAIL)

I'm sure you'll enjoy seeing the new twist Gail has for the technique usually followed to cover a candle with tissue paper; I'm sure you'll enjoy the music download.

Click TUTORIAL/FREE DOWNLOAD (above) to see what I hope you're going to enjoy...

TUTORIALS/TEMPLATES: POP UP CARDS (ROBERT SABUDA)

Second time around for this site...want to make sure you know about it.  Nothing is better than a pop up when it comes to creating a WOW card.

Click TUTORIALS/TEMPLATES (above) and start creating WOWS.

TUTORIAL: VELVET BOOKMARK (OH SO CRAFTY; TRICIA)

Mercy, mercy, just wait til you see this beauty.  You'll know immediately who are those special people you'll want to give one of these this Christmas.  You will, of course, want to create a box worthy of the bookmark, but that only adds to the fun.

Click TUTORIAL (above) to begin.

TUTORIAL: REUSUABLE COFFEE SLEEVE (THE COTTAGE HOME; LINDSAY)

Talk about the perfect stuffer for your coffee loving friends!  This handy little sleeve will make hauling that coffee from place to place a lot easier.  It's super quick to create, in addition to being a great use for odds and ends and bits and pieces of fabric and trims.

Click TUTORIAL (above) and start stitching on that machine.

TUTORIAL/TEMPLATES: ADVENT CALENDAR (RUBBERSTAMPING ABOUT; KATE PULLEN)

Time to create that Advent calendar...and this one is a quickie.  Decorate it to your heart's content.  It is, after all, your creation!

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

TUTORIAL: HOLIDAY WREATH: DESIGN ORANGE; ERICA)

I love this wreath...love it!  It's fun to create and a great addition to any wall (door, gate, window..).  It's amazing to see how what supplies were used for this beauty.

Click TUTORIAL (above) and do it!

ULTRA SUPER SITE: DANIEL MONTOYA STUDIO; DANIEL MONTOYA

You'll be in awe when you see the creations found here.  Just one gorgeous creation after another.  AND...free downloads of many designs are provided. 

Sit back then click ULTRA SUPER SITE (above).  You will have one incredible journey.

TUTORIAL/TEMPLATE: IPOD CASE (MARTHA STEWART)

How 'bout this for a great little stocking stuffer?  These are created so quickly that everyone one should have a different one for every day of the week. 

Click TUTORIAL/TEMPLATE (above) to get started.

RECYCLE: PAPER BAG PROJECTS (ECO GREEN CRAFTS; JULIA ANDRUS)

There's quite an assortment of projects here...most would be suitable for holiday decorating and/or gift giving.  Next grocery shopping trip, remember to say Paper, Please!

Click RECYCLE (above) to see all the fun ways those bags can be recycled.

VIDEO: PUNCHED FLOWER (DOPPLE DESIGNS; TAMI BAKER)

Here's another one of those who'd-a-thunk-it techniques...clever as can be, and the resulting flowers are to die for. 

Click VIDEO (above) to see it.  You might want to mute your speakers before clicking...the music is a bit on the loud side.

TUTORIAL: YO-YO TURKEY (LIFE ON THE RIDGE SIDE; PATTY)

Is this cute or not!  Use it as a pony tail holder, a pin, napkin ring, fridge magnet...whatever else you can think up.  They're made in a flash (especially if you use your die cutting machine to cut the circles) and cost pennies (especially if you use scrap fabric).  Good all the way around...

Click TUTORIAL (above) and start creating.

TUTORIAL: GLASS TREE DECORATIONS (CREATIVE EXPRESSIONS DESIGNS; SUZANNE WILSON)

You find me a more complete tut, and I'll be amazed!  There's a picture here for every step, and I mean every step, along the way.  And the frosting on the cake is the fantastic ornament you'll create.  Might want to consider these for the stuffer list...

Click TUTORIAL (above) and create.

TUTORIAL: CHRISTMAS TREE SKIRT (THE SWEET LIFE; ALISA)

You have to admit...using a canvas drop cloth as a tree skirt is downright clever.  Using drop cloths as curtains also wins a gold star.  Easy and inexpensive...how good is that?

Click TUTORIAL (above) and get to stitching.

EZINE: SWEET PAUL (SWEET PAUL)

This link (click EZINE, above) takes you to the Home Page for Sweet Paul...click the picture of the latest issue to see it.  I've included the entire page, rather than just a link to the latest issue, so that you also can see the other issues, in addition to more information that Sweet Paul has for you.  You'll be delighted with all of the issues, I promise!

TUTORIAL: BENDING ACRYLICS TO YOUR WILL (GINGERSNAP CREATIONS; SHARON BRISS)

Where there's a will, there's a way...and this way will be exactly what the doctor ordered in many cases. 

Click TUTORIAL (above) to see how.

FREE DOWNLOADS: PAPER TOYS (TOY-A-DAY)

Yeppers...there IS a new toy every day for you to download.  The toys range from golden oldies to characters you've never heard of.  If you have kiddos in the house, they'll have a field day picking out their favorites.  If your house is kiddo-free, you'll have a field day picking out your favorites. 

Click FREE DOWNLOADS (above) and start collecting.

TUTORIAL: MONEY ENVELOPE (ZAKKA LIFE; JESSICA OKUI)

Nothing's beats cold, hard cash for those hard to please people.  Add a little frosting to the cake and stick the cash in a beautifully constructed envelope.  Select the paper best suited to the occassion, and you're set to go.

Click TUTORIAL (above) to start.

RECYCLE: T-SHIRT YARN (POLKA DOT PINEAPPLE; ARLETTE)

This 'yarn' gives you a reason to clean out that packed drawer of T-shirts you haven't worn in ages and ages.  The yarn is great for crocheting, knitting and those wonderful 'twisted' flowers.  If none of that appeals to you, use the yarn to tie up your plants next spring...

Click RECYCLE (above) and start digging out those grungy Ts.

TUTORIAL: CHRISTMAS CARD (LOST IN CREATIVITY; KRISTINE)

I'm not going to give you too much information about this card...but I guarantee you've never seen a better looking bag!  This card rates a 20+.

Click TUTORIAL (above) and enjoy.

TUTORIAL: FLIP TOP BOX (MIN LILLE; RANDI THORSEN)

This box is so terrific...and it certainly isn't limited to chocolate!.  There's no question it will add to the gift giving occassion.  Click the Translate widget at the top left of the page to select the language of your choice.

Click TUTORIAL (above) to learn how to create this beauty.

SUPER SITE: BEYOND BLACK AND WHITE; EVELYN S.

Beautiful  creations here...all sorts of them.  Evelyn combines subtle colors and perfectly balanced designs in her creations, and the results are outstanding.

Click SUPER SITE (above) to enjoy.

FREE DOWNLOADS: THANKSGIVING PLACE CARDS (SCRAP SMART;REENIE FEINGOLD)

These handy-dandy place cards will take care of the seating arrangements for the turkey feast.  Christmas place cards, in addition to several other items, also are found here. 

Click FREE DOWNLOADS (above) to print and cut.

Hmmm...guess today could be called a day devoted to Thanksgiving...

FREE DOWNLOADS: THANKSGIVING AND MORE (THE TOY MAKER; MARILYN SCOTT-WATERS)

This fantastic array is just what the doctor ordered for fun.  As always, The Toy Maker provides exactly what is needed for the big event....plus other goodys to enjoy.

Click FREE DOWNLOADS (above) to see and print...and have fun.

FREE DOWNLOAD: THANKSGIVING PLACE CARDS CREATOR (FUN FAMILY EDUCATION)

These place cards are more fun...takes but a second to design them, then the printer takes over.  A quick cut and fold, and you're all set for Turkey Day.  There are several design options, and the program can be used to create place cards for any occasion...now that's something to be thankful for!

Click FREE DOWNLOADS (above), and you're off to the races!

TUTORIAL/TEMPLATE: CUTE BOX (STAMPING JO; JOSEE SMUCK)

Hmmm...is it a box or is it a purse?  Really doesn't matter what you call it, it's cute as can be and even more useful. 

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

FREE DOWNLOAD: 2011 CALENDAR PAGES (MY FREE CALENDAR MAKER)

These pages can be sized to the size you need...big or little.  Perfect for those CD case desk calendars you plan to plan to put in Christmas stockings.

Click FREE DOWNLOAD (above) and  get busy!

TUTORIAL/TEMPLATE: BIRD MOBILE (SPOOL SEWING; LAURA)

Click TUTORIAL/TEMPLATE, above, to see one stunning mobile.  Regardless of where it's hung, it will be noticed and admired.  If you're not into mobiles,  these birds would add a certain something perched on the limbs of THE tree.  Winner, anyway you look at it.

The link to the bird pattern is found on the right side of the page under Patterns.

TUTORIALS: CD CASE CALENDARS (CREATIVITY PORTAL; CHRIS DUNMIRE)

There are three options for CD case calendars here...each one is a winner, so the decision won't be easy.

Click TUTORIAL (above) and pick your favorite.

TUTORIAL: KNIT FLOWER (CUT OUT AND KEEP;FIONA BLAKEMAN)

There's a bizillion patterns for crocheted flowers out there in blogland, but not too many for the knit variety.  Here's one.... 

Click TUTORIAL (above), grab your needles and knit away.

TUTORIAL: 3D PAPER STAR (BRIGIT KERR)

Thanks to this tut creating this complicated-looking star is a piece of cake.  All sorts of uses for this beauty, all sorts of sizes possible, all sorts of OH, WOW! compliments will be showered on you (don't overlook them as gifts).

Click TUTORIAL (above) to see how.

FREE DOWNLOADS: DIGITAL HALLOWEEN SCRAPBOOK PAPER (CUSTOM CROP)

About now you've decided which of the bizillion pictures you took of the kiddos on Halloween you want in the scrapbook.  These background papers will make creating those layouts a bit easier.

Click FREE DOWNLOADS (above) and start scrapping...

FREE DOWNLOAD: GINGERBREAD HOUSE (WALTZING MOUSE STAMPS)

OK, time to start getting serious about the Holiday stuff.  Gingerbread houses always work for this time of the year. 

Click FREE DOWNLOAD (above) and start house building.

FOR ALL VETERANS....

TUTORIAL: NEEDLEWORK CASE (CREATIVE EXPRESSIONS DESIGNS)

If you've got a needleworker on your list, you'll get a huge smile and an even bigger thank you when you present them with this adorable traveling case.  Course you could be sneaky and stick it in their Christmas stocking...

Click TUTORIAL (above) and start creating.

RECYCLE: PATTERN TISSUE WREATH (ANNE KATA)

IF you happen to have an old 45 vinyl record stuck in a box, you're set to go.  If saving old records isn't your thing, go to a crafts store that sells cake decorating stuff (Michaels is one such store) and get a cake round (a round, cardboard thingy cake decorators put under cake layers).  Cut out a center hole, and you're set to go.  IF you're fresh out of old dress patterns, colored (or white) wrapping tissue works...probably best to get the type that the color is permanent so it won't be affected by moisture.  This is really a neat wreath...especially the cost (pennies, pennies, pennies!)

Click RECYCLE (above) and get to wreathing.

TUTORIAL: BOOK BALL (BALL BOOK?) ETSY; ESTHER K. SMITH

Call it what you want, but it's a fun thing to create and give.  Hang them on the tree, stick them in a bowl, roll them around the floor...all sorts of ways these darlings can be put to good use.

Click TUTORIAL (above) to see them.

TUTORIAL: STAMPING ON CANDLES (SOME FIDDLING ON THE KITCHEN TABLE; ANNEKA)

There's stamping on candles...and there's STAMPING on candles.  You are in for one sweet surprise when you click TUTORIAL (above).  I will warn you that you will be adding candles to your list of gifts you'll be creating.

FREE DOWNLOADS: ASSORTED (CRAFTS BY CAROLYN; CAROLYN WOODRUFF)

Talk about the Mother Lode!  There's one huge variety of stuff here to download.  No way that you won't find something to suit your fancy.

Click FREE DOWNLOADS (above) and get ready to print.

FREE DOWNLOAD: THANKSGIVING POSTER (CRAFTILY EVER AFTER; JESSICA)

This is a perfect poster to have on the wall during those hassle-jammed days at holiday time. Click FREE DOWNLOAD (above), print, slap it on a piece of foam board...and enjoy.

FREE DOWNLOADS: OWLS (MINIECO; KATE)

Talk about cute!  Darling, enchanting, charming fit too.  Print (after clicking FREE DOWNLOADS, above) then do your thing.

FREE DOWNLOADS: GIFT TAGS (I STILL LOVE YOU'; MELISSA)

Here's the perfect finishing touch for those hand created gifts...click FREE DOWNLOADS (above), print and cut.  That's all there is to it!

TUTORIALS: STUFFERS (HARMONY ROAD STUDIO; LESLEY)

The little wooden houses seen here would be so great as early stuffers...out of the stocking and onto the tree.  And the corner bookmarks...how great are those?  Looks as though Inchies, Twinchies, and all the other 'chies will have to step aside for these bookmarks (bookmarkchies?). Talk about taking a basic item and turning it into a beautiful creation...what fun!

Click TUTORIALS (above) and get to stuffing.

TUTORIAL: TRANSPARENCY YULE CARDS (DARKROOM DOOR BLOG; SARAH)

I love the way Sarah used tranparency sheets on the fronts of the cards.  Wonderful idea, with excellent results. 

Click TUTORIAL (above) to see how.

RECYCLE: PHOTO TOWEL RACK (LARK CRAFTS; LINDA)

How great is this?  Not too sure the kids will be in favor of it...now you'll know who didn't hang up their towel.  Gotta keep one step ahead of those always-thinking kid brains.

Click RECYCLE (above) dig out that box of CD cases you once used to store UMs and create a towel rack.

FREE DOWNLOADS; THANKSGIVING (MACULA. TV; CHRISTOPHER BONNETTE))

There's a variety of  cuties here to download, print, cut out and glue for Thanksgiving decorations.  Click FREE DOWNLOADS (above) to see and pick the one(s) you want.

TUTORIAL: EMBOSSING FOLDER SOLUTION (TIM HOLTZ)

Don't you just love easy solutions...and this one is beyond easy.  Kind of makes you wonder why you didn't think it up...

Click TUTORIAL (above) to see why I'm impressed once again with Tim's cleverness.

FREE DOWNLOADS: 2011 CALENDARS (RUBBERSTAMPING ABOUT; KATE PULLEN)

Just what you've been waiting for...click FREE DOWNLOADS, above, pick your favorite(s), and start printing.  Happy New Year!

TUTORIAL/TEMPLATE: TURKEY PLACE CARD (MARTHA STEWART)

This is one neat place card...either leave the tail of the turkey plain, or wrap with yard as the tut mentions. 

Click TUTORIAL/TEMPLATE (above) to print, cut and glue.

HAPPY DIGITAL SCRAPPING DAY!

Have you done your page today....?

FREE DOWNLOADS/TUTORIAL: THANKSGIVING FORTUNE COOKIE (KIND OVER MATTER; AMANDA AND JENN)

These are delightful table favors for that Thanksgiving feast.  If you have an abundance of fall-themed papers, use either a circle punch or a die to cut the circles. 

Click FREE DOWNLOADS/TUTORIAL (above) to see and print.

TUTORIAL: POST-IT NOTES KUSUDAMA FLOWERS (SENSIBLE LIVING; ANNIE)

Grab a stack of Post-It notes and away you go.  These little flowers are so handly...so useful...so pretty...so easy.

Click TUTORIAL (above) and begin.

VIDEO: BASIC BOW (CRAFT A PROJECT; VIRGINIA)

Gotta warn you...as you're watching this video, you'll slap your forehead and wonder why you didn't figure this out ages ago.  Oh well, we can't always come up with the easy way to do stuff. 

Click VIDEO (above) to see how super easy and super bow making can be.

VIDEO/TUTORIAL: ART JOURNAL (CREATIVE PROMPT; AVITAL)

I'm ordering you (well, OK, how 'bout asking you nicely) to create an art journal.  Art journals are as necessary as a good pair of scissors in this business, so don't deny yourself.  It can be fancy; it can be plain; it just has to be.

Click VIDEO/TUTORIAL (above) to see how easily one is created.

FREE DOWNLOAD: BIRTHDAY CHART (MARTHA STEWART)

Here's another Stuffer Suggestion: create a nifty book with the charts as the pages.  One thing for certain,  you'll  ALWAYS get a birthday card from those who get the book.  Hey...sometimes we gotta do what we gotta do!

Click FREE DOWNLOADS (above) to see and print.

TUTORIAL: NUGGET TIN (MY PAPER CREATIONS; NIKI ESTES)

Time to start thinking about this stuff...might as well get started!  Niki has all the nitty gritty here, so creating these  is a piece of cake.  Not chumping your way through a slug of Nuggets is another story.

Click TUTORIAL (above) and go slow on the the candy.

SKETCHES: CARD PATTERNS

Card Patterns has a new sketch every Saturday...and away you go!  As always, sketch blogs are packed with fantastic creations using the sketch.  Even if you don't want to fiddle with the sketch, you'll find a large portion of eye candy.

Click SKETCHES (above) to see and do.

TUTORIAL: WIRED EDGED FABRIC FLOWERS (POLKA DOT PINEAPPLE; ARLETTE)

Seeing this tut brought back so many memories...back in the old days, bouquets of these flowers were seen in lots of houses.  We often covered both sides of the wire with fabric (the wire would not be exposed), then cut around the edge of the wire after the glue had dried. These flowers are easy, quick, inexpensive, and are a wonderful way to use fabric scraps.  No fabric...paper works too; select paper with a slight flex (cardstock would be a poor choice; mulberry paper would be a good choice).

Click TUTORIAL (above) to see them.

TUTORIAL: SUPER CARD (FUNKIE JUNKIE; LINDA COUGHLIN)

This card is packed to the gills with good stuff you'll want to duplicate.  All sorts of terrific ideas here...all sorts.

Click TUTORIAL (above) and go to town.

TUTORIALS: PUNCHED BLOSSOMS (A C MOORE/MCGILL; ROBIN BEAM)

These very explict tuts show you how to create a variety of blossoms with punches not generally thought of as blossom punches...and there's nothing better than leaning how to use an old dog (punch!) in a new way.  Terrific!

Click TUTORIAL (above), then click the link to each file.

TUTORIAL: STICKLES STORAGE (KATHLEEN'S CREATIONS; KATHLEEN)

I love cleverness!  And you're going to love this inexpensive storage method for Stickles and all those other tiny bottles of stuff we have.  Inexpensive, clever, and just what the doctor ordered...perfection.

Click TUTORIAL (above), then go to the September entry in Blog Archive for the tut and pictures.

TADA! HURRAY!! YIPEE!!!

Piece of cake...easy as pie...way to go Giants!

FYI: MR CLEAN MAGIC ERASER TIPS (HOUSEHOLD TIPS; THE FUNTIMES GUIDE; LYNNETTE)

Of all the uses listed for Mr. Clean Magic Eraser, the most important one was ignored: removing gunk, paint, ink and adhesive residue from acrylic blocks.  Almost as important...removing layers of yuck from that wonderful cutting board.  Shoot...clean blocks and mats are a heck of a lot more important that clean shoes (or stoves, or windows, or vases, or whatever).

Click FYI (above) to see what these white sponges will clean (I've sent them a note telling them to add acrylic blocks and cutting mats to the list),

ULTRA SUPER SITE: 1ST FLOOR FLAT COMPUTERY; SUSIE JEFFERSON

If you have a Blogger blog, AND if your computer know-how is the same low level as mine, this blog will show you the way!  That's not the only good stuff here...general computer tips PLUS photo editing tips and tricks also are included.  The good news about computers is how they keep up with the times; the bad news about computers is how they keep up with the times.  Dummies like me need a lot of help to keep up with the times.

Click ULTRA SUPER SITE (above) read, learn and do.

TUTORIAL: SCARF HANGER (CUT OUT AND KEEP; CAELI L.)

A bit too large for a stocking stuffer, but it sure is a gift that will be appreciated.  And...the cost is pennies (literally!)  Terrific...

Click TUTORIAL (above) to see what it is.

TUTORIAL: THE FACES OF ANGELS (LYNNE'S BOWS AND BELLES; LYNN)

I guarantee this beautiful creation will be appreciated long after the holidays...it's gorgeous and will be a cherished gift.

Flipping the canvas over to use the back of the canvas as the base is so clever; that saves many steps usually necessary to create a window box.

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

RECYCLE: WINTER HAT (PURSUIT OF CRAFTNESS; JESSICA)

Another way to give those ragged, stained sweaters to a new (and useful) life.  Easy, easy, easy and super duper speedy.  One fantastic creation, especially with the cold days of winter rapidly approaching.

Click RECYCLE (above) and dig out those yucky sweaters (or head to the thrift store...)

TUTORIAL: ADVENT CALENDAR (THE RED THREAD BLOG; LISA)

It's guaranteed...this Advent calendar will receive lots of compliments.  Might take a bit of time to create it, but every minute will be well spent. 

Click TUTORIAL (above) and start planning.