Have you seen the Christmas Cracker story in the December issue of Martha Stewart Living? In the story Blake took the traditional English table favors to a whole new level. For the traditional cracker pictured below, Blake covered a recycled paper roll with fun paper made from a template. Fill the tube with goodies, fortunes …

Every year I try to get all of my holiday gifts planned, organized, and made ahead of time which helps me make sure I don’t miss anyone on my list. Like a true crafter, I love to make my gifts and do a little something to add a personal touch to them.  So I came …

I’ve long been eying the amazing beaded accessories that many designers did this season … just couldn’t afford a single one of them. So I decided to make my own … scaled down and simplified maybe, but then again I prefer that anyway. These bags were the results and in the December issue of Martha Stewart …

Today’s guest post comes from the very talented Cynthia Treen: Well, it is that time again. The days are getting shorter, the air is crisp and fresh and I am looking forward to the holidays ahead! I have been puttering away in my studio making patterns and chipping away at my elfish list to of …

In our November issue I shared on of my favorite Thanksgiving traditions.  A few years ago my cousin asked all of us to compile questions and she made a family trivia quiz that we played at Thanksgiving.  It was so much fun and a great way to learn a little about family history and a …

Many of you have been writing us to inquire about Holiday Craft Fairs. If you are in the area this weekend, definitely try to make it to the Renegade Craft Fair! The fair is being held this Saturday and Sunday from 11AM – 6PM at the East River State Park. It’s the first ever Holiday …

Have you seen the beautiful wreath on page 70 of the November issue of Living? It’s made of tapioca wooden flowers and can last for years. Marcie found these at Jamali Garden, one of our favorite sources (online and a store in New York) for garden and floral supplies. The base of this wreath is …

We love this easy paper kite project from the November issue of Living (page 113 in the magazine). If you’re hosting a party or an end of fall picnic, swap out balloons or streamers for these breezy kites. They make for really sophisticated hanging paper decorations and have a big impact when you hang several …