Posts Tagged ‘christmas’

Tutorial – Reversible Monster Tuque & Scarf Set

There’s a great tutorial by klixcreations over on Instructables on how to make these cool reversible monster winter sets using the Monster Factory collection.

The little ones will look extra adorable bundled up in these during the cold winter months! A last minute gift? You still have time!

Get the tutorial over on Instructables.

Easy Tutorials For A Handmade Christmas

Looking to whip up some handmade gifts this holiday season? Why not try one of these easy projects! Click on each image to go to the tutorial or use the link provided in each description.

Free gingerbread men design!

Make some adorable in the hoop gingerbread ornaments. Delicious looking and calorie free!

Norton's Hoodie

We shouldn’t forget about our furred friends this Christmas. Make your little furball a stylish dog hoodie from scratch.

Naughty or Nice?

Don’t have a stocking to fit your goodies? Maybe you’ve been a little naughty this year and you’re not expecting much. It doesn’t matter, with this furry naughty stocking your mantle can look good even if all you get is coal!

Upcycled sweater boots

Got tons of old sweaters lying around in your closet and can’t bring yourself to throw them away? Upcycle them into these super cute sweater boots to keep someone’s feet cozy this winter.

Feeling Toasty rice warming bag

Not cozy enough? How about this huggable heat pack that’s super “toasty”. It’s reheatable and easy to make by filling with rice! It also includes a super cute printable gift tag complete with instructions on how to use it.

Tired of hanging your candy canes up the old fashioned way? Why not make an adorable monster to nom on them for you and keep them safe. Yup, they’re super safe with him, I promise.

Do you know someone who’s always chilly around the house, wrapped in a blanket? Make their life a little easier with this super cute and stylish cozy winter wrap, which will let them cozy up but still use their arms!

Keyboard Cat

If you have a nerd or geek in your life who’s desk is in serious need of personality, make them this totally adorkable keyboard cat wrist rest! He’s like longcat’s nerdy cousin or something.

Finally, brighten up your tree with this lovely little Dala horse ornament, or give one to someone special! Handmade ornaments are a great gift and a fantastic memento from year to year.

You ready for the holiday season? Get your handmade Christmas going with one of these easy tutorials, or check out our whole tutorials section for tons of ideas!

New Coordinating Kawaii Fabric

Love our new Kawaii Christmas collection?

Grab the new coordinating fabrics from our Spoonflower store here, and stitch up a merry holiday season!

New Kawaii & Tattoo Christmas Collections

Just can’t bring yourself to stitch another plain ol’ Christmas design?

Bring some personality to the season with these two new collections you won’t find anywhere else – Kawaii Christmas and Tattoo Christmas! Whether you’re into the super SQUEE side of cute Christmas, or you’re looking for the dark side of Santa, one of these collections is sure to bring something new to the holidays. Plus, they’re both ON SALE for a limited time, now though Dec. 16 at 11:59 p.m., Central time.

Visit the sale page now!

Want to punk the halls a little bit this year? For some, skulls in Santa hats and tattoo sparrows is just the way to celebrate the season. Check out the new Tattoo Christmas collection!

 

Maybe you’re more into the super cute side of Christmas, but less kittens in sweaters and wooden knick knacks, and more SQUEE faces and Japanese inspired cuteness. Elves, santa, bunnies in bonnets and all kinds of Christmas goodies are ready to decorate your tree or light up your holidays. Check out the Kawaii Christmas collection here!

Thinking you want more than just ornaments? Any design can be stitched as a regular applique too. Check out this tutorial to see how to easily use them both ways!

So no matter your tastes, light or dark, naughty or nice, you’re sure to find something to delight in, and something new to stitch (finally!) this holiday season.

Want even more reasons to shop? How about a Christmas Bonus!

Through Dec. 16 at 11:59 p.m. Central time, place an order of $25 or more. (Fun fact: that’s the exact combined total of the sale-priced Tattoo and Kawaii Christmas machine embroidery packs) After you place your order, you’ll receive an email with a super secret code good for $10 off a future order. $10 off a $10 order? Yup, cool by us. $10 worth of free designs from Urban Threads! You may earn only one $10 code, and you must use it by Dec. 31, 2012, or you’ll lose it.

So what are you waiting for? Check out the sale page and get shopping! 

Spotted on Design*Sponge

Our little Fish Bones plush popped up on Design Sponge today as part of the 2012 gift guide for pets and pet lovers. These particular fishies are from Coonstuff’s etsy store!

Don’t forget about your pets when stitching up gifts this Christmas! After all, they’re usually in there bugging you when you’re trying to work on you machine. Maybe they’re trying to tell you something?