TUTORIAL: LITTLE HOUSE PENDANT (MLINLA; MICHELLE L.)

Wait til you see the secret 'ingredient' used to create this adorable pendant.  One hint: off to the hardware store you go.  Clever as can be...and you know how I love (love, love) cleverness.  Wait til you see this tut...as complete as one could be.  Terrific idea with a terrific tut.

Click TUTORIAL (above) and create.

TUTORIALS/ FREE DOWNLOADS/TEMPLATES:CHRISTMAS CRAFTS FOR KIDS OF ALL AGAES (FAMILY CIRCLE)

Chance are good the kiddos started the holiday vacation yesterday, and there's nothing more fun than a house full of excited kids.  There's a slug of neat stuff here that will keep them busy., in addition to several that will be of interest to you.

Click TUTORIALS/ FREE DOWNLOADS/ TEMPLATES (above) and keep 'em busy creating.

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.

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.

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.

RECYCLE: VHS TAPE HALLOWEEN WREATH (WHITE HOUSE, BLAKC SHUTTERS; CASSITY)

You read it right...VHS tape is the main ingredient for this incredibly clever (and stylish) wreath.  Cassity shows several options, and I'm sure you'll think up more. 

Click RECYCLE (above) dig out those old tapes and go to town.

TUTORIAL: MOD PODGE PUMPKINS (THE OTHER WHITE HOUSE; HEATHER)

Now these are what I call fancy-dancy pumpkins.  These beauties will add a bit of class to Spooky Night.

Click TUTORIAL (above) to see what I'm talking about...

TUTORIAL: HALLOWEEN CANDY WREATH (CRAFT O MANIAC; JEN)

Here's another wreath for Scary Night...but this one is used only in the house. Best tip in the tut...create it either after the kiddos are in bed or at school. Also best to select candies you aren't crazy about (no Peanut Butter Cups?).

Click TUTORIAL (above) and get going.

TUTORIAL: DRYER VENT PUMPKIN (HOUSE OF HEPWORTHS; ALLISON)

Yep...you're reading that right...a dryer vent pumpkin! Who'd a thunk it? Cute as can be, and best of all, no worries about it getting yucky before the big night.

Click TUTORIAL (above) to get the facts.

TUTORIAL: GLITTERED HALLOWEEN BIRDHOUSES (ART GLITTER; AMY ANDERSON)

If these don't tempt you to glitter-it-up, nothing will! They're a great way to add sparkle and glam to Scary Night.

Click TUTORIAL (above) to see how.

TUTORIAL: HANGING FLOWER BALL (HOUSE OF SMITHS)

Here's a fantastic knock-your-socks-off decoration for that special shindig...these flower balls are gorgeous and are guaranteed to get a lot of wows.

Click TUTORIAL (above) to see how to create these beauties.

TUTORIAL: SMALL ORIGAMI HOUSES (HOW ABOUT ORANGE; JESSICA JONES)

Don't know which is more valuable...the tut or Jessica's sage advice. Guess it's a tie!

Click TUTORIAL (above) and create a gorgeous little town.

TUTORIAL: PAPER BAG LANTERNS (DESIGN*SPONGE)

Stick this tut in your stash so it'll be handy the next time you have a celebration at your house...can you imagine a more stunning way to welcome your guests?

Click TUTORIAL (above) and give thought to having a party!

FREE DOWNLOAD: GINGERBREAD HOUSE (WALTZING MOUSE STAMPS; CLAIRE)

I don't need to tell you there's a bizillion ways this little house can be decorated, embellished and/or enhanced. All sorts of uses for it too.

Click FREE DOWNLOAD (above) and get into the houseing business.

FREE DOWNLOADS/TUTORIALS: ASSORTED (SHADOW HOUSE CREATIONS; JERRY JONES)

There's really isn't enough I can say about this blog: the downloads are stunning; the tuts are exceptional. Plan to spend a bit of time here...

Click FREE DOWNLOADS/TUTORIALS (above) to begin the journey.

TUTORIAL/TEMPLATES: HOUSE WITH CONCERTINA MINI BOOK (MAKE ME; DI)

Jumping Joseph! Wait til you see this creation...it'll take your breath away. Won't even suggest you can finish it in a snap, but the finished results are more than worth the time required.

Cick TUTORIAL (above)to look, see and think about creating one.

RECYCLE: PAPER BAG WOVEN PLACEMAT (ECOGREEN CRAFTS; JULIA ANDRUS)

Now, if this isn't the perfect Mom and Me creation, I don't know what is! If there's no Mes in your house...just do it by yourself. You have to admit the cost is on the low side, and the results are on the high side. Besides, it'll be fun to say, 'Paper, please' at the grocery store.

Click RECYCLE (above) and get going on those placemats. You don't need me to tell you that the strips can be stamped either before or after weaving, so I won't bother.

TUTORIAL: TEXTURE BOOK FOR CHILDREN (NEW HOUSE PROJECT; KRISTEN SUTCLIFF)

If you've got (or know) little kiddos, this book would be perfect when you can't be next to them (think car). They're a fun book and don't require a long list of supplies.

Click TUTORIAL (above) and start gathering textures.

TUTORIAL: REMOVABLE WALL DECALS (SEWING FOR SCARLETT; MELANIE)

Not just for kids' rooms...this technique works for the the walls in any room in the house. Uncomplicated, inexpensive and packed with options. Follow Melaine's suggestion and use Steam & Seam 2 Fusible for best results.

Click TUTORIAL (above) for the info.

VIDEO: ORIGAMI FROG (FOLD SOMETHING; JOSEY)

I can't get over the quality of the videos found on this site...on a score of 1-10, they rate a 20+. If you have kiddos in the house, get them interested in Origami, it's a great brain builder. As far as those beyond the kiddo age...never say no when you get a chance to develop a couple of new brain cells!

Click VIDEO (above) to learn how to create this fun frog.