Ann at All Things Paper shows you how to make a folded German bell paper ornament. Ann writes: Becky from North Carolina introduced me to the German bell via the Yahoo Quillers group several years ago… but relax, zero quilling is involved. She suggested using a 5 x 8 inch index card (system card in […]
Last year we were invited to a stellar holiday party built around a diorama competition. The hostess is an expert on all things vintage, and especially loves deer, so I decided on a deer theme — initially thinking that the finished product would be something I could leave as a memento. But the idea grew […]
By Jessica Wilson If you’re anything like me, a child of the ’80s, you may have been slightly obsessed with cartoons. When I was a tot, we didn’t have cable the way we do now. We had Select or ON television, and them channels only played a handful of movies over and over again. We […]
Upper West Side Mom shares her beautiful sparkly Hanukkah Menorah tutorial (modifying one from Martha Stewart), using a simple woodblock, nut bolts and of course, glitter!
Homemade Chocolate-Dipped Marshmallows By Katie Goodman Candies and goodies are so fun to make this time of year and make perfect inexpensive gifts. Over the next few weeks I’m going to share some of my favorites with you: old and new. Homemade marshmallows are a fun and simple treat to make. You can cut them […]
by Diane Gilleland This colorful, modern take on the Hanukkah menorah is great for small spaces, and crafts up very quickly. Tissue paper lends a beautiful mosaic look.
Delphine at Non Dairy Diary has a new advent calendar in PDF form she’s sharing each week for 2009. The first week features this cute house with rabbit in her signature illustration style I love. You can also download last year’s calendar which featured twenty-five cute house ornaments to cut and fold.
