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Freebie Friday – Whimsical Vintage Christmas Junk Journal Printables
Tue Nov 03 12:00 pm

There’s something about old-fashioned Christmas illustrations that makes everything feel softer. A little magical. A little nostalgic. Like the kind of holiday we remember from childhood storybooks and handwritten cards tucked into keepsake boxes.

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10 Big Machine Embroidery Patterns That Are Larger Than Life
Tue Nov 03 12:00 pm

Sometimes a little embroidered flower in the corner simply isn’t going to do it. You want the enormous bloom, the peacock sweeping down the back of a denim jacket, or the wall hanging that makes someone stop and say, “Hang … Read More...

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10 Quiet Thanksgiving Table Activities for Kids Using Simple Supplies
Tue Nov 03 10:00 am

There’s a particular stretch of time at a family celebration when dinner is nearly ready, everyone smells something delicious, and the children have asked when they can eat approximately seventeen times. That’s when a little pile of paper and crayons … Read More...

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10 Dishcloth Knitting Patterns for Christmas Gifts That Will Actually Get Used
Tue Nov 03 10:00 am

There’s something rather lovely about giving a present that doesn’t need batteries, a size exchange or a cleared space on the mantelpiece. A little stack of knitted dishcloths might sound humble, but choose beautiful cotton, add a ribbon and tuck … Read More...

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Pine Tree Quilt Blocks for Nordic-Style Christmas Quilts
Tue Nov 03 10:00 am

If you’ve been noticing more clean, minimalist Christmas quilts popping up lately, you’re not imagining it. Scandinavian-inspired quilting — often called Nordic quilting — has become increasingly popular thanks to its calm winter palette, simple shapes, and nature-inspired motifs.

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Free Crochet Snowflake Ornament Pattern
Tue Nov 03 10:00 am

There is something timeless about a handmade crochet snowflake. It feels delicate, old-fashioned in the best possible way, and just a little bit magical once it is hanging on the Christmas tree catching the light.

This free crochet snowflake ornament … Read More...

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Freebie: Printable Christmas Eve magic pillowcase poem
Tue Nov 03 10:19 am

With all the excitement and expectation of Santa’s visit, it can be hard for kids to go to sleep on Christmas Eve.  Melissa from Polka Dot Chair created special pillowcases for her nephews, to be used only on Christmas Eve.  … Read More...

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DIY Thanksgiving Tea Bag Tree with Twinings Orange and Cinnamon Spice
Tue Nov 03 2:00 am

If you’ve been looking for a cozy, budget-friendly craft that doubles as a heartfelt gift, this Thanksgiving Tea Bag Tree is the perfect project. Using Twinings Orange & Cinnamon Spice tea bags, a fall-themed mug, and just a few … Read More...

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Elf on the Shelf Soap – A Trapped Elf Gag Gift Kids Will Love
Tue Nov 03 1:41 am

Move over bath bombs—this Christmas, there’s a new mischief-maker in the tub.

If you’re looking for a clever twist on traditional Elf on the Shelf antics or a laugh-out-loud handmade gift, this Elf on the Shelf Soap is a crowd-pleaser. … Read More...

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Free Christmas Gonk Cross Stitch Pattern With DMC Colour Key and Tutorial
Mon Nov 02 12:00 pm

There’s something rather irresistible about a Christmas gonk. The oversized hat, the little nose, the beard doing most of the work. They manage to look festive without needing so much as a facial expression.

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10 Snowflake Christmas Winter Scrapbook Page Layout Ideas
Mon Nov 02 12:00 pm

There’s something truly enchanting about winter scrapbooking. Even if you live somewhere that never sees a single snowflake, the soft blues, icy whites, delicate shapes, and cosy storytelling make winter-themed layouts a joy to create. Snowflakes, especially, have a way … Read More...

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Weasley Sweater Knitting Tutorial Review: Plan Your Own Personalised Christmas Jumper
Mon Nov 02 10:00 am

There are Christmas jumpers you wear for a laugh, and then there are Christmas jumpers you would quite happily keep on until February. A roomy knitted sweater with a big initial on the front falls firmly into the second category.… Read More...

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