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If you're looking to make a truly special Christmas card this Holiday season - look no further! A pop-up box Christmas card throws all other greeting cards into the shade. It displays like an open box but has the added advantage of folding almost flat for mailing in an envelope. Learn how to make a stunning pop up box Christmas card. It's not hard to make once you know how and I'll take you through... Read more →

Here's some easy step-by-step instructions on how to make an origami Christmas wreath card design. This photo tutorial is perfect for using to make your handmade Holiday cards. You can turn the paper design into a hanging Christmas ornament too. See how to make an easy, 8-piece origami paper wreath. The wreath design is made from folded squares of green patterned paper. Makes a gorgeous decoration for your handmade Christmas cards or, alternatively, a hanging... Read more →

I like a home filled with a lot of love and laughter and we have plenty of that, no matter how difficult life can get at times. We really don't let anything get us down for long in this household. I'm bringing some seasonal cheer to you with this hand-picked selection of our family favorite funny Christmas quotes that you can use for your festive handmade cards and crafts. Pass this page along to anyone... Read more →

Small fused Perler and Hama bead designs are ideal for little gifts, as advent calendar fillers, stocking stuffers and also to use as little party favors. Use this gift pattern in Holiday colors for handmade card embellishments and as fun novelty tags. We made up a batch of these easy Perler bead gift patterns which are small and cute designs. We used these for a birthday and made them into magnets to go in party... Read more →

Enjoy this festive cupcake Perler bead pattern just perfect for the Christmas Holiday. It is easy to make for older kids and adults with the step by step photos and instructions in my craft tutorial. The design will work with any fused bead brands including Perler and Hama. This really cute cupcake pattern uses traditional seasonal colors such as pillar box red and Holly leaf green. Select whatever colors you want for this seasonal treat.... Read more →

In the run up to the festive Holiday season, I really enjoy making a batch of Christmas cookies. My daughter loves to help out and snowflake cookies are a favorite to make because we just love the Frozen winter theme. The basic sugar cookie recipe is so easy to make but, with the blue and white icing on top, it makes these snowflake designs look like they took you forever to make. The recipe enclosed... Read more →

Disney Frozen, the movie, continues to be extremely popular and a massive hit with kids from all over. My little Frozen obsessed girl loves all the characters and especially the songs. We love to make up fun craft projects using this as a theme. See how to make a DIY Frozen bracelet which is easy enough for school age kids to enjoy as a craft. As long as a child is old enough to string... Read more →