TUTORIALS: 101 HANDMADE WINTER HOLIDAY ITEMS (EVERYTHING ETSY; KIM)

What do you want to bet you'll find the "perfect' creation here...

TUTORIAL: WAX PAPER/CRAYON CHANDELIER (THE LETTER 4; JAMIE)

I cannot imagine a more inexpensive way to jazz up a room; to save time, cut the shapes with dies and/or punches.  As good as something could be...

TUTORIAL/VIDEO: SEWN PAPER BOXES (IS*LY; MELISSA)

Here you go...the likety-split solution to the never ending, 'I need a box for this' problem.

TUTORIALS: FELT ORNAMENTS (PURL BEE; MOLLY)

Simply stunning is the best way to describe these ornaments...quick and easy too.

12 DAYS OF PAPER WHIMSY...

Don't miss this wonderfulness...

FREE DOWNLOADS: 2012 CALENDARS (CALENDAR LABS)

There are a slug of calendars here.  Select those that suit your fancy and print to your heart's content.  Don't overlook the side bar...lots more there too.l

TUTORIALS: 20 WREATHS (THE 36TH AVENUE; DESIREE CAMPBELL)

Can you believe tuts for 20 wreaths?  Neither could I when Isaw  it...but here they are.

TUTORIAL: NO-KNIT SCARF (MARTHA STEWART)

OK, non-knitters...here's a scarf for you to create.  Easy, easy, beyond easy and fashionable as can be.  A quick click here shows you how.

TUTORIAL:PHOTO ENVELOPE LINER (PAIGE'S OF STYLE; PAIGE)

Want to add a bit of cleverness to your cards this year?  This will do it!  If you cut the template from heavy weight acetate, centering it on the photo will be a piece of cake.

TIM'S TAGS!

Get ready to join the fun...click here to get started.

TUTORIALS/FREE DOWNLOADS: HOLIDAY ITEMS (LIVING LOCURTO; AMY)

Amy has a slug of great stuff here...

TUTORIAL: FINNISH STAR (CRAFT IDEAS.INFO)

Now here's a creation that will generate more than a few compliments...

FREE DOWNLOADS: 2012 OWL CALENDAR (MY OWL BARN; SHIVANI)

If you used Shivani's owl calendar last year, I know you'll be dancing the happy dance to see that she has  again gathered a group of artists to provide us with images for a 2012 calendar. Even if you don't intend to 'do' calendars this year, you'll find several uses for these terrific images.

SHOP SMALL...

TUTORIALS/FREE DOWNLOADS: ASSORTED KWANZAA CREATIONS (BHG.COM)

There's an excellent assortment of Kwanzaa creations here.  Most are quick and easy...

FREE DOWNLOADS : ASSSORTED HOLIDAY IMAGES (TEA'S HOPE CHEST; TEA)

Delightful and precious and so very useful...click here to see and enjoy.

TUTORIAL/FREE DOWNLOADS: FELT OWL DOORSTOP (WEE FOLK ART; KIMARA)

Attention owl lovers!  This darling is just what the doctor ordered.

VIDEO: BALLOON CANDLES (CANDLES.ABOUT; MATT EDIGER)

What do you think about these for a nifty gift?  Easy, quick AND very inexpensive...all the good stuff.

THANKSGIVING GREETINGS TO ONE AND ALL!

HAPPY, HAPPY EVERYTHING!

TUTORIALS: ADVENT CALENDARS (DECOR CHICK; EMILY)

Been searching for that perfect Advent calendar?  I have an idea that your search will end here.

FREE DOWNLOADS: THANKSGIVING PLACECARDS (KAREN'S WHIMSY; KAREN)

Just in time for the feast!!  Click here to print (and cut and use).

FREE DOWNLOADS: CHRISTMAS TAGS AND GIFT WRAP (KELLIE MEDIVITZ)

These tags and the corresponding wraps are charming to a fault.  The tags are available in two sizes, which is a wonderful option.

TUTORIAL: SOCK WREATH (WORK IN PROGRESS KITS; TRISH)

Now here's a cute quickie...might be a good gift for the teachers in your life, might be just the thing for your front door, can definitely be used in a slug of ways.

TUTORIAL/VIDEO: TELESCOPING CARD (SPLITCOAST STAMPERS; BEATE JOHNS)

Leave it to Beate to come up with another eye-catching card...I'm convinced her brain is packed to the max with fantastic ideas.  Here's the nitty gritty for this one.

TUTORIAL/FREE DOWNLOAD: HANUKKAH BANNER (MICHAELS DESIGN TEAM)

Here's a decoration that is quickly and easily created.  Use letter stickers if you don't have alphabet dies.

TUTORIAL: CHRISTMAS TREE ORNAMENT MOBILE (NOT MARTHA; MEGAN)

WOW...that's what's you're going to hear if you have this beauty dangling from the ceiling.  This is no way a quickie creation, but the impact it will have will linger for a long time. 

TUTORIAL: DECORATED LUNCH BAG (STYLE ME PRETTY; KATHLEEN)

Now don't get all tangled up thinking this lunch bag is limited to wedding and/or shower stuff...no way, no how!  This incredibly clever idea can be put to good use for any type of gathering. 

RECYCLE: FINGERLESS GLOVES FROM SWEATER SLEEVES (ART IN RED WAGONS; KIMMIE)

Kimmie used the sleeves of an annoying 'scratcher' sweater to create her gloves.  Don't fret if you use a 'smoothie' sweater, the results will be the same.  Click here to see how.

TUTORIALS/FREE DOWNLOADS: ASSORTED CHRISTMAS ITEMS (THE CRAFTING CHICKS)

Bet you'll find something here that you'll want to create...

FREE DOWNLOAD: 2012 CALENDAR (CREATIVE MAMMA; JOY CHARDE)

Wait til you see these calendar pages...absolutely fantastic!  Click here to see them (and to be impressed).

ULTRA SUPER SITE: A ROBIN'S NEST; ROBIN

Plan to sit back and enjoy one gorgeous creation after another here.  I admit to acquiring a yucky shade of green when I visit...can't be helped.

FREE DOWNLOADS; BUTTERFLIES AND MOTHS (JUST SOMETHING I MADE; CATHE HOLDEN)

Ah...the joys of flutterbies.  Nothing cheers up a gloomy day better than these gloriously colored winged beauties.

TUTORIAL: ROLLED PAPER PENDANTS (ALL THINGS PAPER; ANN MARTIN)

Out of the box...and then some!  Hard to imagine strips of paper could be so upscale and stylish..

TUTORIALS/VIDEOS: DIY SKIN CARE PRODUCTS (EHOW HEALTH)

The recipes for these skin care products offer inexpensive and non-irritating solutions to the pampering we all deserve (and love).  Worth a try...

TUTORIAL: FAUX RIBBON CARD (SASSY AND SWEET; ANNA WRIGHT)

Someone once said, 'Necessity is the mother of invention.'  Yippers, it sure is!  Click here to see it work.

FREE SHIPPING: JO-ANN.COM (EXPIRES NOVEMBER 17)

Use code PGR 321 here; no minimum order is required.

FREE DOWNLOADS: BOOKPLATES (GOOGLE)

Bit of a disclaimer:  Not all of the plates seen here are suitable for general use; many plates include the name of a book owner. However, many, many plates are suitable for general use; it's unlikely you won't find several you like.  Click here to see them all.

FREE DOWNLOADS: THANKSGIVING/AUTUMN PLACE CARDS (B.NUTE PRODUCTIONS; BETSY)

These place cards are suitable for either autumn or Thanksgiving dinners.  Place cards for autumn are hard to find, so stick this link in a good spot.

TUTORIAL: SWEATSHIRT BLAZER (STUDS AND PEARLS; KIRSTEN)

How neat is this?  I have an idea  a lot of these 'blazers' will be seen all over the country (world?).  You have to admit, it'd be one easy-peasy addition to your wardrobe...

TUTORIALS: FELT ORNAMENTS (BOLT NEIGHBORHOOD; APRIL ALDEN)

Charming as can be...that's the adjective people will use to describe these ornaments.  Nice that they're easy, quick and inexpensive.  Here's how to create them.

FREE EBOOK:CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS (FAVE CRAFTS)

Fave Crafts has an early present for you...a click here will open it.

SUPER, DUPER SITE: THE GYPSY MAGPIE

If you enjoy looking at stunning creations that push the sides of the box way out...this spot will be at the top of your go-to list..

FREE DOWNLOAD: NO SOLICITING SIGN (ANYTHING BUT PERFECT; ANGELA)

If you happen to live in an area where door-to-door soliciting is allowed, one of these signs by your front door might be what you want.

RECYCLE: SWEATER HAT (WHAT YOU MAKE OF IT; SUSAN DUANE)

Now you know why you kept those sweaters that no longer fit the bill.  If you live where the weather gets chilly, there's no such thing as too many hats.  Click here  to see easily and quickly hats are created...the hand/arm warmers are a bonus.

TUTORIAL: PUNCHED TURKEY PLACECARD (FLOWER BUG; LEE ANNE GREFF)

Want to add a bit of fun to that fancy, dancy turkey table...click here and start punching.

TUTORIALS: 18 RIBBON FLOWERS (TIP NUT)

Yup...you read that right...18 tuts for ribbon flowers.  Why do I think you'll be sticking this link in your stash?

FREE E-ZINE: CRAFTING IRELAND, ISSUE 5

Another great issue...click here to see, learn, and most importantly...enjoy!

TUTORIAL/FREE DOWNLOADS: THANKFUL BOX (JUST SOMETHING I MADE; CATHE HOLDEN)

Here's the perfect addition to the Thanksgiving feast... 

TUTORIAL: PRETTY PUFF WREATH (BHG)

You're not going to believe the basic supply for this wreath.  Click here to end the mystery.  BTW: have an idea you'll be finding other ways these pretty puffs can be put to good use.

TUTORIALS: FRIDGE MAGNETS (HOME MADE GIFTS MADE EASY; STEPHANIE)

Talk about putting a new spin on a goldie-oldie! You're going to like what you see here.

OUR THANKS.....

TUTORIAL: CHRISTMAS CARDS WITH NON-CHRISTMAS STAMPS (STAMPOTIQUE ORIGINALS; JOANNE WARDLE)

You have to admire a stamp company that shows you how to use a stamp not thought of as a 'Christmas' stamp for a Christmas card. You'll admire the card  too...

TUTORIAL: PAPER BAG SCRAPBOOKS (CRAFTY U TUTORIALS

Yea, I know...who needs another paperbag scrapbook tut?  You will when you see this one (click the CraftyU.net link, then click Free Tutorials).  And the scrapbooks at the bottom of the page...oh me, oh my!

CHALLENGE: SO ARTFUL CHALLENGES (CARLA)

The contributors to this challenge provide a gallery filled with gorgeous creations. The rules and regs for this weekly challenge are found here.

TUTORIAL: POM POM WREATH (CRAFTS UNLEASHED; ANNE)

Remember...what once was will become new again!  These wreaths were THE THING in the 70s.  Kind of fun that they've gotten back to the top of the gotta-do list again.  Either use new yarn or dig into that bag of leftovers.

VIDEO: PAPER FLOWERS (LEAH JOHANNA)

You won't see many flowers with as much pop and sizzle as these.  Glorious to the max...

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

You're going to be delighted with the two sizes of music sheets waiting to be downloaded here. It's always good having a couple sheets of music in your download stash.   Then there's the candles...great for giving or keeping.

TUTORIALS/FREE DOWNLOADS: FRAMED MAPS (PAPER CRAFTS CONNECTION; SUSAN R. OPAL)

You've got options here...but don't expect your decision to be easy.  Terrific creations to do with the kiddos for their room; terrific creations for you to have in any room.    Terrific having all those maps to download!

TUTORIAL: PLACEMAT PILLOW (COUNTRY CHIC COTTAGE; ANGIE)

Talk about super-quick,super-easy, super-terrific and super-clever.  This pillow is all the above...and more.

RECYCLE: BRAIDED T-SHIRT YARN COASTERS (HOMEWORK; CAROLYN)

By now you've got stacks and piles and heaps of t-shirt yarn waiting to be turned into creations.  Consider these quickie, super-easy, oh-so-useful coasters.  Everyone you know could use a few (it's always handy having some ready-to-go gifts in the house), and I have an idea you could use a few more too.  Clicking 0 shows you the hows.

TUTORIAL/FREE DOWNLOAD: FELT OWL ORNAMENT (JUICY BITS; JESSICA LEVITT)

This little guy (gal?) would be cute dangling from the branches of THE tree, as a pin, as an embellie on either a card or layout...or any old place you what to place it.  Easy-peasy,  quick as a wink and a wise choice..

FREE EBOOK: SMALL QUILTING PROJECTS (QUILTING ARTS)

How's this for perfect timing?  Terrific quilted creations that are just the thing for gift giving...and the eBookis FREE!  Guess we could call this a 'good thing.'

TUTORIAL/FREE DOWNLOADS: SANTA PLATE (VINTAGE IMAGE CRAFT)

If you've been searching for the perfect plate for Santa's cookies, the search is over.  All the stuff you need is here.

FREE DOWNLOADS: THANKSGIVING ASSORTMENT (PEPPER DESIGN BLOG; ANNA)

You'll have great fun with these Turkey Day printables...

FREE DOWNLOADS: GIFT BOXES (STYLE ME PRETTY; KATHLEEN)

You have options when printing these boxes...pick the color and design you prefer.  The size is perfect for either party favors or gifts.

TUTORIAL: PENDANT CHARMS (RUBY JEAN)

You won't believe how stunning these pendants are...especially since they're created with the most basic of supplies.  This is one outstanding tut.

FREE DOWNLOADS/TUTORIALS: THANKSGIVING (THE TOY MAKER; MARILYN SCOTT WATERS)

If you're familiar with The Toymaker, you'll know that the items found here are better than the best.  If you're not familiar with The Topmaker, you are in for one fantastic treat.

FREE DOWNLOADS: 2012 CALENDARS (RUBBERSTAMPING.ABOUT; KATE PULLEN)

Here you go!  There's several types of calendars to chose from, so have a blast!

TEMPLATES;TUTORIALS: ASSORTED TEMPLATES (PAPER SCRAPZ; TANYA TREVERTON)

Click here to have an incredible array of templates at your beck and call...

TUTORIAL/TEMPLATE: PIANO CARD (WILD ORCHID CRAFTS; LORIETA)

Be prepared to see one super, duper, hot shot card here.  The template (click Loreta above the card) is the key.  Sorry, couldn't resist.

TUTORIAL: FELTED BACKPACK (JO-ANN FABRIC AND CRAFT STORES)

Guess you could call this tut the 'whole shebang.'  It begins with the knitting pattern for the backpack and proceeds to felting it.  And to add to this wonderfulness, Felting 101 instructions are included. Very impressive...

DIY FILM STICKERS: PHOTOJOJO

Never ceases to amaze me the many twists and turns this creative stuff can take.  Don't know about  you, but I never thought about using 35mm film  to create stickers...another one of those DUH (said while hitting the forehead) moments.

TUTORIAL/TEMPLATE: POP UP GIFT BOX CARD (EXTREME CARDS AND PAPERCRAFTING; CAROL)

Can't you just imagine the wows you'll receive when this card is opened?  Super for any occassion...select paper best suited to the occassion.

TUTORIAL: ADVENT CALENDAR (SPELLBINDER PAPER ARTS; A J OTTO)

Now this is an Advent calendar.  It will take a bit of time to complete, but what a creation it is.  Only problem you'll have will be handling the many requests you'll receive.  Everyone will want one...