Holiday Crafts Blog

Feb 18, Shamrock the St. Patrick's Day Cat

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 05:39:52 GMT

Well we have just finished up Shamrock the St. Patrick's Day Cat. So now Lucky has a friend! Shamrock is the first in our Holiday Cat series, and is made to nicely compliment Lucky the St. Patrick's Day Dog. We hope you like them both!

Feb 7, January's Wedding Coloring Book Giveaway Winner!

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 22:05:20 GMT

The winner of January's Wedding Coloring Book giveaway is:

Debra Crozier

Congratulations Debra! And thank you so much to everyone who entered. This giveaway is held every month, so the February giveaway has now begun. We invite everyone to enter, even if you have entered in previous months. To learn more about the details and rules of this giveaway, please click the link below to be taken to the entry page.

Thank You!

Feb 4, Lucky the St. Patrick's Day Dog

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:06:29 GMT

We have just finished up a new pattern for our Squishy-Cute Designs shop! Meet Lucky the St. Patrick's Day Dog! He is the first in the Holiday Dog series, and he will soon be joined by Shamrock the cat, for our Holiday Cat series. Go have a look!

Jan 25, How To Transfer Designs Onto Felt

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 19:54:56 GMT

Need to know how to transfer designs onto felt? Well, since felt is opaque, it can be a little hard to transfer designs onto it because you can't use the traditional methods of tracing on the window or using a light box. So to help you learn how to transfer designs onto felt, we created this guide. This guide will explain 3 easy transfer methods that will work well on felt and a couple of common transfer methods that don't work at all on felt.

Jan 19, Homemade Valentine Cards: 3D Hearts

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 03:23:51 GMT

What could be more special or heartfelt than giving homemade Valentine cards? Valentine's Day is the perfect time to show how much you care by making your own greeting cards. And if you are looking for something different to make, then a fun idea is to use 3 D shapes to create unique looking cards! So if you need a bit of card making inspiration, then keep on reading and we'll show you how to make these really cute 3 D cards!

Jan 10, December's Wedding Coloring Book Giveaway Winner!

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 06:17:59 GMT

The winner of December's Wedding Coloring Book giveaway is:

Cheyenne Lang

Congratulations Cheyenne! And thank you so much to everyone who entered. This giveaway is held every month, so the January giveaway has now begun. We invite everyone to enter, even if you have entered in previous months. To learn more about the details and rules of this giveaway, please click the link below to be taken to the entry page.

Thank You!

Dec 27, New Years Crafts Updated For 2012

Tue, 27 Dec 2011 20:57:04 GMT

We have just updated all of our New Years crafts to 2012! So if you are in need of any cards, invitations or other ideas, check out our New Years crafts page and find some ideas to ring in 2012!

Dec 17, Gift Basket Making Ideas: Upcycled Milk Cartons

Sat, 17 Dec 2011 04:10:28 GMT

Giving homemade goodies this year? If so, then maybe you'll like these fun gift basket making ideas! They are perfect for all kinds of goodies or other small gifts. You simply take empty milk cartons and upcycle them into beautiful homemade Christmas gift baskets.

Dec 15, Christmas Gift Basket Ideas For Men: Paint Can “Basket”

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 22:15:52 GMT

Looking for some Christmas gift basket ideas for men? Well, here's a fun to make gift basket idea that most guys are sure to like. It's a decorated paint can that you can fill with small tools, his favorite gourmet coffee or chocolates, or maybe some homemade goodies and a gift card to his favorite store.

Dec 2, November's Wedding Coloring Book Giveaway Winner!

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 18:23:08 GMT

The winner of November's Wedding Coloring Book giveaway is:

Catherine Rowland

Congratulations Catherine! And thank you so much to everyone who entered. This giveaway is held every month, so the December giveaway has now begun. We invite everyone to enter, even if you have entered in previous months. To learn more about the details and rules of this giveaway, please click the link below to be taken to the entry page.

Thank You!

Nov 27, Squishy-Cute Designs: New Blog & New Patterns!

Sun, 27 Nov 2011 17:57:42 GMT

Over the past few weeks my mom and I have been working hard on expanding our pattern shop, Squishy-Cute Designs. Up until now, we've only had just a couple patterns to offer, but had many ideas waiting, and so we finally have gotten a chance to start working on them! First, we'd like to invite you to visit our new blog dedicated to Squishy-Cute Designs, and consider becoming a follower! http://www.squishycutedesigns.blogspot.com/ Here we give updates on the progress of our patterns and any other fun info, like great resources or shops we've found, or other projects we're doing. So please check it out :D So what have we added to the shop so far? My mom's been working on a Monster collection and so far she has two patterns completed: Other Upcoming Patterns:

And while my mom has been working on that, I have been working on a Raccoon pattern, that is just about ready to put up in our shop too! Meet Rita the Raccoon:

I've been working on the pattern for quite awhile, and all that is left is finishing up the instructions for her. And then the pattern for her will also be for sale!

And we have many more patterns in the works that we are designing right now! So check out our blog, or click below to visit our shop! Thanks for reading!

Kelli

Nov 10, Make Your Own Christmas Cards: Embossed Reindeer

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 03:43:39 GMT

Why not make your own Christmas cards this year?! Card making can be a wonderful activity for the whole family. It's fun, inexpensive, and can be a great way to build holiday memories. And if you need a little card-making inspiration, how about this embossed reindeer card? It's a nice looking card that's pretty easy and fun to make. So let's get started!

Nov 9, Handmade Christmas Card Ideas: Sponge Stamped Holly

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 03:39:59 GMT

This "Holly Jolly" card is one of our easiest to make handmade Christmas card ideas. And these cards are also really fun to make too! Just simply stamp the holly image onto your card with a sponge. It's so easy, it would make a great family project to do with your kids. So if you want to make your own Christmas cards this year, why not try these sponge stamped holly cards?!

Nov 3, October's Wedding Coloring Book Giveaway Winner!

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 01:54:18 GMT

The winner of October's Wedding Coloring Book giveaway is:

Pat Marvin

Congratulations Pat! And thank you so much to everyone who entered. This giveaway is held every month, so the November giveaway has now begun. We invite everyone to enter, even if you have entered in previous months. To learn more about the details and rules of this giveaway, please click the link below to be taken to the entry page.

Thank You!

Oct 31, Homemade Christmas Card Ideas: Wreath

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 04:29:48 GMT

Feeling crafty and want some homemade Christmas card ideas? Well, how about this cute wreath greeting card made with scrapbook paper and buttons! It's a darling idea and it is sure to bring joy to someone's Christmas. So just follow our easy step-by-step instructions and you'll have a special handmade card that anyone would love to receive!

Oct 24, How To Make A Terrarium

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 16:41:21 GMT

We are back to work on our site after Kelli's wedding this summer, and we have a fun new idea if you are starting to think about Christmas gifts! Learn how to make a terrarium and you will have a great gift to give that is simple to make and easy to maintain! Terrariums can also be very inexpensive to make if you shop at second-hand stores, flea markets, or discount stores for the decorative glass containers. Just follow our easy step-by-step instructions on how to plant a terrarium and you'll have the perfect gift for someone who could use a little tranquility in a jar!

Oct 2, July, August & September's Wedding Coloring Book Giveaway Winners!

Sun, 02 Oct 2011 04:16:56 GMT

The winner of the July, August & September's Wedding Coloring Book giveaways are:

Amelia Gagnon
Evelyn Morales
Marissa Uhlmeyer

Congratulations ladies! And thank you so much to everyone who entered. This giveaway is held every month, so the October giveaway has now begun. We invite everyone to enter, even if you have entered in previous months. To learn more about the details and rules of this giveaway, please click the link below to be taken to the entry page.

Thank You!

Jul 3, June's Wedding Coloring Book Giveaway Winner!

Sun, 03 Jul 2011 04:24:58 GMT

The winner of the June Wedding Coloring Book giveaway is:

Jaime Moss

Congratulations Jaime! And thank you so much to everyone who entered. This giveaway is held every month, however due to Kelli's wedding planning for this summer, the July and August giveaways will be on hold. You can still enter, and the September winner will be drawn at the beginning of October. To learn more about the details and rules of this giveaway, please click the link below to be taken to the entry page.

Thank You!

Jun 3, May's Wedding Coloring Book Giveaway Winner!

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 00:42:22 GMT

The winner of the May Wedding Coloring Book giveaway is:

Laura Horwits

Congratulations Laura! And thank you so much to everyone who entered. This giveaway is held every month, so the June giveaway has now begun. We invite everyone to enter, even if you have entered in previous months. To learn more about the details and rules of this giveaway, please click the link below to be taken to the entry page.

Thank You!

Jun 3, May's Wedding Coloring Book Giveaway Winner!

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 00:41:46 GMT

The winner of the May Wedding Coloring Book giveaway is:

Laura Horwits

Thank You!

May 17, "Vintage Photo Album" Father's Day Card

Tue, 17 May 2011 03:17:38 GMT

Looking for ideas for Fathers Day cards to make? Why not try this cute idea? This card was designed to look like an old vintage photo album and it's a fun card to make, especially if you enjoy scrapbooking projects.

Apr 30, Enter to Win!!! Wedding Coloring Books (PDF file)

Sat, 30 Apr 2011 05:31:21 GMT

We are very excited to announce a new monthly giveaway on our site! Every month we will be giving away a personalized wedding coloring and activity book (PDF file/print at home) to a bride-to-be! Simply submit your name and email address to be entered into the drawing.

These coloring and activity books would make a really fun wedding favor for kids of all ages (even adults)! And these books are a great way to keep the little kids occupied during your special day so that they don't get fussy or bored. And besides, what bride wouldn't love to win some free wedding stuff?!

Mar 20, Easter Cupcake Toppers

Sun, 20 Mar 2011 05:06:30 GMT

Want some easy cupcake decorating ideas for Easter? A really quick way to turn ordinary cupcakes into Easter cupcakes is with these free printable toppers. These cupcake toppers are a very simple and inexpensive way to get your cupcakes looking cute for Easter!

Feb 27, Free Gift Box Templates For Wedding Favors

Sun, 27 Feb 2011 04:06:59 GMT

Make your own wedding favors with these free gift box templates. We'll show you how to take a plain gift box and decorate it so that it is sure to impress your guests. You could use these boxes as wedding souvenirs with your name and wedding date on them or as place cards with your guests' names on them. So if you are looking for some homemade wedding favor ideas, then check out these cute little boxes below.

Feb 26, Felt Shamrock Bracelet

Sat, 26 Feb 2011 21:01:18 GMT

This darling felt shamrock bracelet is one of our easy kids sewing projects for St. Patricks Day, and is a great match to our shamrock hair barrette! The bracelet is really easy and fun to make and you only need a few supplies. So if your kids like to sew, this bracelet would be a great project for them. Just follow our step-by-step bracelet making instructions and learn how easy it is to sew these cute felt bracelets.

Feb 26, Easy Sewing Projects: Shamrock Barrette

Sat, 26 Feb 2011 18:14:47 GMT

This whimsical shamrock barrette is one of our easy sewing projects for St. Patricks Day. These darling hair clips are quite simple and fun to make and very inexpensive too! And if you or your kids need something green to wear, these barrettes would be the perfect green accessory.

Feb 10, How To Make Fabric Flowers

Thu, 10 Feb 2011 04:42:26 GMT

We will show you how to make fabric flowers for your wedding with this fun and easy tutorial! These flowers could be used in a variety of ways for your wedding or at your reception. And they would also be great for other events or crafts like scrapbooking or jewelry making!

Feb 1, My Wedding Plan Ideas Update: Invitations and Cake!

Tue, 01 Feb 2011 03:16:51 GMT

Update to My Wedding Plan Ideas Page: My inspiration for our invitations and ideas on our wedding cake!

Jan 31, DIY Wedding Invitations: Design 2

Mon, 31 Jan 2011 22:56:20 GMT

Want to create your own invitations for your wedding, but need some ideas? Then check out this slotted style invitation that we created. We'll show you step-by-step instructions on how to make these invitations. And this design could be used for a variety of wedding styles or themes and could easily incorporate any wedding colors.

And these wedding invitations will be used by Kelli from Holiday Crafts and Creations, for her own wedding!

Jan 28, My Wedding Plan Ideas

Fri, 28 Jan 2011 06:27:23 GMT

I'm really excited to announce that I will be getting married next summer!! Like most brides, I've been gathering tons of ideas and pictures that have inspired me, so I thought I would compile them onto a page on our site. This way I can organize my ideas, and share them with others too! And maybe inspire other brides-to-be.

So far I just have up my ideas for my dress and bridesmaid dresses, and ring, but I have many other pictures and ideas that I am getting ready to post as well. So I'll be posting more updates to come! And I'd love to hear any input from our visitors :)

Jan 26, Homemade Valentine Decorations: Wire Hearts

Wed, 26 Jan 2011 03:18:12 GMT

Get your home ready for Valentine's Day with these easy to make Valentine decorations! These cute wire hearts are really simple to do and if you've never done any type of wire crafts before, then this would be a great beginner project.

Jan 23, Kids Sewing Projects: Valentine Bookmarks

Sun, 23 Jan 2011 20:07:02 GMT

We just got our first Valentine project out for the season! Some cute little felt bookmarks that would be great for the kids to make and hand out to all their friends on their Valentine cards! They are very easy to make, and are also very inexpensive. Check out the page for the complete instructions...

Dec 30, New Year's Eve Poppers

Thu, 30 Dec 2010 06:50:13 GMT

These homemade party favors are a really fun and festive idea, and are sure to be a hit at your party. They are very quick and simple to do, and would also make a really easy craft for kids too! Plus you could also use this same idea to make homemade birthday party favors.

Dec 30, Noise Maker Centerpiece

Thu, 30 Dec 2010 06:50:13 GMT

Get ready to ring in the New Year with some of our New Years Eve party ideas! And if what you are looking for are some easy ideas for homemade centerpieces, then you might want to try this really quick and easy noisemaker centerpiece.

Dec 29, New Years Cards and Invitations

Wed, 29 Dec 2010 04:00:53 GMT

We've just added 3 new printable card/invitation designs for New Years Eve! So if you are planning a party, or just want to send someone a new years greeting, check out these new designs!

Dec 28, New Years Coloring Pages

Tue, 28 Dec 2010 05:52:04 GMT

New Year's Eve is quickly approaching, and we have just posted 3 new coloring page designs. So if you would like to find a quick and easy project to set your kids up with, have them work on these new coloring pages to celebrate the New Year!

Dec 27, New Years Cupcake Star Toppers

Mon, 27 Dec 2010 06:04:21 GMT

If you have been searching for some cupcake decorating ideas for New Year's Eve, then you might want to try these cupcake toppers. These toppers are very easy to make and they add a really nice festive sparkle to your holiday table.

Dec 26, New Years Cupcake Toppers

Sun, 26 Dec 2010 20:33:48 GMT

Looking for some holiday dessert ideas for a New Year's Eve party? Then try these easy cupcake ideas. These printable cupcake toppers are a simple and inexpensive way to get your cupcakes party-ready!

Dec 9, Candy Cane Wreath

Thu, 09 Dec 2010 19:23:22 GMT

If you are thinking about making a wreath and need some Christmas wreath ideas, then you might want to try this really easy candy cane wreath. Its very inexpensive and simple to do, and would also make a great kids Christmas craft project because there is a lot of ripping and tearing involved! How fun is that?!

Nov 29, Mitten Advent Calendar Pattern

Mon, 29 Nov 2010 06:38:33 GMT

This cute little idea is our first project for the season! If you are looking for some fun Christmas sewing crafts then try our advent calendar pattern of cute little mittens. Our advent calendar is designed to be a garland of mittens, which would be perfect to hang along your mantel, down the banister, or even draped around your Christmas tree.

Nov 16, Pumpkin Pie Box

Tue, 16 Nov 2010 06:33:18 GMT

Our free box template is shaped like a slice of pie, but you could also use it for any holiday food gifts, or even sending home some Thanksgiving leftovers. So if you plan to send home some pumpkin pie or other holiday food gifts with your guests, then you might find our printable pie box pretty handy!

Nov 14, Turkey Coloring Page

Sun, 14 Nov 2010 06:04:39 GMT

We've just added a second coloring page for Thanksgiving! So if you have little ones that like to color, print them out this cute little turkey!

Nov 12, Artist Interview: Teresa VanHatten-Granath

Fri, 12 Nov 2010 20:31:16 GMT

Meet Teresa! Teresa VanHatten-Granath is the woman behind the Green Bag Lady Project, a project dedicated to the use of reusable fabric bags over paper or plastic. She was so kind to give us an interview about her and her mission, so please take a look and learn more about the Green Bag Lady Project! This is our first artist interview of many to come. We hope to highlight the work of many different fascinating artists and give you a look into the lives of these interesting people!

Nov 7, Grocery Bag Pattern

Sun, 07 Nov 2010 03:44:13 GMT

Learn how to make fabric grocery bags with this grocery bag pattern. This pattern is courtesy of the Green Bag Lady Project. The project's mission is to spread the word about using fabric grocery bags instead of paper or plastic.

Oct 24, Peony Pomander Balls

Sun, 24 Oct 2010 03:00:32 GMT

These peony pomander balls (also known as wedding kissing balls) are very elegant and easy to make. And if you are on a tight budget and need some cheap wedding flower ideas, then these pomanders would be the perfect choice! While they do require a little time to make, we think they are well worth it. Let us know what you think!

Oct 14, Enchanted Witch’s Broom

Thu, 14 Oct 2010 03:48:40 GMT

If you've been looking for a fun Halloween sewing and decorating project, then this just might be the one to try. Learn how to turn an ordinary straw broom into a darling witch's broom with some sewing, painting and a little beadwork. And with the sparkle of glitter and a few stars springing out, it looks so magical. So cast a few magic spells yourself this Halloween with your very own enchanted witch's broom.

Oct 12, New Halloween Coloring Pages

Tue, 12 Oct 2010 02:34:16 GMT

We have three new Halloween coloring pages just posted! So if you have kids that are looking for an easy Halloween activity, go on over and take a look at our selection of Halloween coloring sheets!

Oct 10, Halloween Sewing Patterns: Ghost Keychain

Sun, 10 Oct 2010 19:28:17 GMT

Looking for some easy Halloween sewing patterns or maybe some fun kids sewing projects? Well, our ghost keychain is a really fun and easy sewing project that would be great for just about anyone.

Oct 7, Free Applique Patterns: Frankenstein

Thu, 07 Oct 2010 18:36:52 GMT

Our creepy Frankenstein pattern is the first in a series of free applique patterns for Halloween. This is a very easy sewing project and it would be great for just about anyone to try.

Sep 20, Printable Pumpkin Man

Mon, 20 Sep 2010 23:55:40 GMT

Well Halloween is on its way, and we're sure many mom's out there are starting to look for something fun for the kids to do for the holiday! Our hinged pumpkin man is one of our easiest and cutest printable Halloween crafts. He would be great fun for kids of all ages to color and it's a very easy craft for kids to do by themselves.

Any teachers out there? This could also be a great classroom project as Halloween approaches!