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One of my favorite Christmas traditions is handmade gifts. For me, making something for a friend, sister or child, is what makes the holidays so special.
These mini stockings are sure to be a hit at your table. Their small size make them perfect to hold a treat, a gift card, or flatware. Additionally they can double as Christmas ornaments next year!
Read MoreThe fun thing with buying gifts for 8 and 9 year olds and “tweens” is using their interests as cues to get gifts that support those interests – or you can introduce that 12 year old to something new and they may discover a lifelong love.
Read MoreEach year I like to make a new stocking charm for my kids to decorate their stocking. The idea is really simple and fun and jazzes up the stockings a little bit. Candy canes, initials, dolls, bears, whatever comes to mind. With kids out of school this week, this is a quick project that they would love and it might buy you a few minutes of peace.
Read MoreThe last two weeks, we've celebrated everything hand-sewing and softie-related and it’s clear you love sewing with kids as much as we do. In this post you will find all of the inspiration you will need to sew an ornament or toy for Christmas.
But perhaps the best part of Sew a Softie for Christmas is the blog tour. These lovely ladies showed us their take on simple sewing projects with kids. So many of our blogger friends have posted darling sewing projects over the past few days, it's hard to know where to start!
Read MoreI know many kids that are asking for a sewing machine and "sewing stuff" for Christmas/ Hanukkah this year. More than a few parents have called to ask me for recommendations for a sewing machine and supplies.
Read MoreOn the Seventh Day of Christmas, I give you a shopping list for your favorite beginner knitter.
Read MoreOn the Fourth Day of Christmas, I present a collection of my favorite sewing themed books for kids. These will surely inspire young minds to use basic sewing principles and easily accessible materials to express their individuality. The thrill of taking some plain cloth and creatively cutting and adding trim is quite appealing to children. It teaches them that we can liberate ourselves from our roles as passive consumers to passionate creators! As an added bonus sewing (or being absorbed in any creative pursuit) trains young minds to concentrate deeply, which undoubtedly benefits them in other aspects of life.
Read MoreToday I present tools and kits for young jewelry and accessory designers. They will love to show off their unique sense of style with original accessories. These easy DIY kits include colorful supplies to create original fashion pieces with lots of flair!
Read MoreThis is prime crafting time for your little creative one! Kids love to make things and have a natural gift for color, texture and pattern. The holiday season lends itself so well to kids more is more tendencies!
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