Do you have your January issue of Living yet? Check out our sticky-note calendar in Good Things—it’s so easy, you might just have to make one!  All you need is a Masonite fiberboard, tape, and a few colors of Post-its, and voilà! You’ll never be late to the dentist, or miss your friends’ birthdays again. …

This Christmas I was most excited to give one gift in particular. For the newest member of the Graj family, I made a pillow out of an old shrunken cashmere sweater that belonged to his beloved Grandfather, whom he will never be able to meet. After seeing Julia Rothman’s free downloadable christmas tags, I was inspired to use …

Did you see Martha’s brunch in the December issue of Living? Take a look behind the scenes…

Need some last minute stocking stuffers? We’ve got some handmade ideas that are so quick and easy, you’ll be able to make something for everyone on your list. These Sequin Bauble Rings would be a hit at any holiday party. Twinkling Shoe Decorations can transform a simple dress shoe. Who wouldn’t love this little snowman? …

This December, we did our first holiday gift guide in Living. The guide was carefully curated by Martha and the editors, including special deals and offers for our readers! Each department has its own page of picks. There’s something for everyone on your list, and at every price point. Take a look at these incredibly …

Gift cards are sometimes the easiest gift (especially for your hard-to-shop-for friends and family), but the dilemma seems to be how to personalize them a bit. There are only three nights left of Hanukkah, but these gift-card holders (from the December issue of Living) should take only 20 minutes to make. You’ll find many more Hanukkah …

The holiday season is in full swing! This week, all of the Living blogs will be featuring a “Living is Giving” theme, with all of our posts relating to holiday giving. Today our post is an “Ask the Crafts Dept.” about handmade gift ideas. If you have a question for the Crafts Dept., e-mail us …

Thanksgiving is upon us, so I’m sharing two super-easy punched crafts for your holiday celebration. These mini paper turkeys are made using just one punch—a scalloped circle—and some scissors, glue, and double-sided tape. That’s it! The punch I used is the Martha Stewart Crafts Rose Window Punch All Over the Page. The two-part magnetic punch …