How-To: Plush Carolers
Virginia of Gingercakes shares her pattern and tutorial for these cute plush carolers. They are made from repurposed materials and, she adds, look great when clustered on a mantle or shelf. [via Stacy Sews]
Holiday Projects
How-To: Star Wars Action Figure Wreath
No Geek-mas would be complete without a Star Wars action figure wreath. Our pal Bonnie Burton over at StarWars.com shows you how to make one of your own. I’m particularly fond of the TIE Fighter topper, and her idea to make an all-white one for Hoth!
Amigurum-tree Ornament Pattern
Vickie Howell has a free pattern to crochet this adorable amigurum-tree ornament. I need to make some of these as I love having these kinds of crafty ornaments on the tree.
How-To: Elf Apron And Hat
I can’t think of a more festive or adorable apron in which to prepare a holiday meal or bake Christmas cookies than this cute one from Dana of Craftyminx. She shares the apron tutorial over on Scissor Quirk and the hat tutorial on Craftyminx. It’s a perfect holiday duo!
Recipe: Raspberry-Mascarpone Whip Brownie Parfait
By Katie Goodman adapted from Desserts 4 Today I thought I’d share with you a really great recipe from a new cookbook that I love: Desserts 4 Today, by Abby Dodge. This is an excellent dessert cookbook for holiday entertaining. Each of the 125 recipes in Abby’s new book have only 4 ingredients each (all […]
Recycled Wrap Art
As we get our presents ready to wrap, I love going to John Boak’s web site, Wrap Art where he comes up with the most ingenious ways to use trash to wrap gifts. This tree wrapping above is made up large paper from a marketing flyer, a green web wine bottle sleeve, red metallic shopping […]
How-To: DIY Tie
If you’re considering giving a dude a tie this xmas, consider making it yourself! Michele Beschen shows you how to print and sew a classy tie over on Etsy. I’m not 100% sold on the “geek power” pattern on this one, but the tutorial for sewing the tie is rock solid.