I love travel and I love handmade and I know I can't be the only one. It's fun to get souvenirs and gifts during your travels or when someone brings you one back, but I think it's extra special to actually make a travel-inspired gift. I've rounded up some of my favourite handmade gifts inspired by travel that I've made over the last few years. Any of these would be great for the traveler in your life! I'm obviously madly in love with Scotland and I know so many other people are, too (and ... Read More
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Yarn-Laced Snowflake Ornament
Sometimes the simplest ornaments look the best on the tree. I love this Yarn-Laced Snowflake Ornament because the Cricut Maker does most of the work and my kids can help put it together. The most difficult part of making the ornament is choosing which colour sparkly yarn to use (and it has to be sparkly!)! This post contains affiliate links. Supplies: Cricut Maker Cricut chipboard knife blade sparkly yarn large needle purple mat Snowflake Ornament ... Read More
Mind the Gap London Underground Felt Ornament
I just can't get enough of London and I'm lucky that I get to spend so much time there. There are so many iconic things about London, but one of my favourites is the Underground. It's so well-run and I never get tired of that polite voice coming over the speaker to tell us to mind the gap. I wanted a piece of London on our Christmas Tree and made this fun Mind the Gap London Underground Felt Ornament to remind me of London when I'm not there. This post contains affiliate ... Read More
Faux Leather and Felt Candle Ornament
Candles are forever connected to Christmas Eve for me. When I was growing up, our Christmas Eve service always ended with everyone singing Silent Night while the lights were turned down and our candles were lit. While we used paper wax catchers and not fancy candle holders, my Faux Leather and Felt Candle Ornament brings a touch of sentimentality to our Christmas tree. It even sways gently, so the candle does the felt equivalent of flickering. This post contains affiliate ... Read More
Pom Pom Trim and Sequin Pillowcases
We can't get enough bright and cheerful colours right now. The girls asked for some new colourful bedding, but as we're in this flat temporarily we don't want to go too crazy with that kind of purchase. I did, however, make them these super cheerful (and easy!) personalized Pom Pom Trim and Sequin Pillowcases that really brighten up their bedding and room. This post first appeared on the Expo International blog. Supplies: plain white pillowcases Franky Pea Pod 3/8" Pom Fringe Trim ... Read More
Felt Witch’s Hat Scissors Pouch
I'm desperate for all things Halloween right now. It's only fair to assume that my stitching accessories are feeling the same way, right?!? I realized that my poor scissors didn't have a Halloween costume, so I made them this fun Felt Witch's Hat Scissors Pouch. This scissors holder is a fun way to keep them contained this holiday season. Supplies: Witch's Hat Scissors Pouch PDF black and orange felt (mine came from Cloud Craft) black beads orange and black thread (I used ... Read More