Tinsel Tuesdays: DIY Stacked Ornament Candleholders

June 17, 2014, 9:13 am

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This week’s weather forecast calls for 90+ temperatures, so I’m happy to think about Christmas crafting. These Stacked Ornament Candleholders are a sparkling addition to Christmas décor, whether you display them on your Christmas mantel, or use them as a … Continue reading →

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Tinsel Tuesdays: Recycled Robot Christmas Ornaments that kids can craft

June 24, 2014, 9:27 am

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You are going to love these, and so are the crafty kids in your life. Because it’s Tinsel Tuesday, today I have a Christmas craft for the kids – Recycled Robot Christmas Ornaments. You know all of the little trinkets … Continue reading →

Tinsel Tuesdays: Score big with these DIY Sports Ball Ornaments

July 8, 2014, 9:17 am

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Golf? Baseball? Soccer? If you’re having a sports-filled summer, I bet you know someone who would love one of these DIY Sports Ball Ornaments. Topped with  tiny Santa hats, these Sports Ball Ornaments are so festive. With a little help … Continue reading →

Tinsel Tuesdays: Make a needle-felted, Ice Cream Cone Christmas Ornament

July 15, 2014, 9:21 am

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This cherry-topped, handmade Ice Cream Cone Ornament is sweet as can be! Look closely and you can see the special touches designer Rebekah Meier added to this DIY Ice Cream Cone Ornament, like a bright red “cherry” and a few … Continue reading →

Tinsel Tuesdays: DIY Wall Art decks your walls for Christmas

August 12, 2014, 9:16 am

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Here’s a cute idea for DIY wall art that’s an easy Christmas gift idea, too. Make the DIY Ornament Wall Art in your favorite colors, and then use the other set of half balls to make one for gift giving. … Continue reading →

At last – coffee bean crafts you can make (and a giveaway)

August 19, 2014, 9:18 am

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With a blog named Crafts ‘n Coffee, you’d think I’d have featured coffee bean crafts a long time ago, yes? How have I not shared a craft or two made with coffee beans? I’m on it now with several coffee … Continue reading →

A corrugated cardboard craft, and the winners announced

September 23, 2014, 9:18 am

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It’s the first day of fall, and the perfect day to share these pretty, paper pinecones. These DIY paper pinecones will be a beautiful, understated addition to your fall décor, and will make elegant Christmas ornaments, too. Humble, everyday corrugated … Continue reading →

Everyone’s favorite: A Penguin Ornament made from a glove

October 21, 2014, 9:16 am

≫ Next: Hang up this sweet, Paper Mitten & Snowball Garland all season long

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Just when you thought a penguin couldn’t get any cuter, how about a DIY Penguin Ornament sporting a colorful stocking cap (made from a sock, of course). These adorable Penguin Ornaments require no sewing and no stuffing, so you know … Continue reading →

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Hang up this sweet, Paper Mitten & Snowball Garland all season long

October 23, 2014, 9:17 am

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Isn’t this the sweetest garland? Patty Schaffer designed the Paper Mitten & Snowball Garland, and you know that she makes the prettiest paper crafts. (Her etsy shop always has something new, so take a peek when you have a minute.) … Continue reading →

Two Christmas ornament tutorials: Pretty paper packages tied up in bows, and Christmas trees, too

October 24, 2014, 9:18 am

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As promised, I have more pretty, paper Christmas crafts from Patty Schaffer today. You can never have enough ornaments, right? And these DIY Christmas ornaments would make beautiful gifts, too. Change the papers, change the colors, mix up the ribbons, … Continue reading →

Handmade Christmas Ornaments: DIY a Glittering Christmas Ornament

November 10, 2014, 9:33 am

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This week we’re celebrating handmade Christmas ornaments on Crafts ‘n Coffee. Every day I’ll have a new tutorial for making Christmas ornaments – six gorgeous, DIY ornaments in all. If you’re like me, and wondering how you’ll squeeze in a … Continue reading →

How to make a dazzling, beaded Christmas ornament

November 11, 2014, 9:13 am

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During the Christmas season, every day and everyone seems just a little more glamorous. This dazzling, Beaded Ornament is all that and more, layered with seed beads, pearls and twinkling rhinestones. Can I hear an “ooh” and an “ahh”? It’s … Continue reading →

A different way to DIY a Button Ornament

November 12, 2014, 9:21 am

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Have you seen our “5 Ornaments in 5 Minutes” video? In five fast minutes, you’ll learn how to make five classic Christmas ornaments, including a Button Ornament. Today I’m sharing a different tutorial to make a Button Ornament with a … Continue reading →

Stash Buster: How to craft Ribbon Ornaments

November 13, 2014, 9:12 am

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I have more than enough ribbon to make a tree full of these DIY Christmas Ribbon Ornaments, and I bet you do, too. (I have rainbows of ribbons in these handy storage containers stashed in my craft corner.) So, if … Continue reading →

How to make a classic Christmas Ornament using fabric and foam balls

November 14, 2014, 9:15 am

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I promised a stash-busting Christmas ornament tutorial today, and here it is. I’ve called this week’s series of Christmas ornaments “classic crafts” for a reason. This is a favorite technique for making ornaments, yet it’s as fresh and new as … Continue reading →

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Have a ball making a Felted Snowball Ornament

November 15, 2014, 8:55 am

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Eight inches of snow fell here yesterday, so it’s a good time to stay inside and make a few needle-felted Snowball Ornaments. If you’re new to needle felting, then start right here. Not only is this an easy needle felting … Continue reading →

New, easy fabric ornament series: “Mad for Plaid & Paisley”

December 2, 2014, 9:20 am

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Can you believe that these pretty, DIY ornaments are made with repurposed shirts from the Goodwill, along with balls of STYROFOAM™ Brand Foam? Designer Patty Schaffer worked her magic to repurpose several old shirts into this “Mad for Plaid & … Continue reading →

DIY ornaments for woodland-theme Christmas décor

December 4, 2014, 9:13 am

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Today’s Rag Ball Ornaments are perfect for a woodland theme Christmas tree. These classic ornaments are slightly rustic, and will add a subtle pop of color to more natural woodland elements. The DIY fabric ornaments will be equally at home … Continue reading →

Another easy, no-sew fabric Christmas ornament made from an old shirt

December 5, 2014, 9:14 am

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Today I’m wrapping up the “Mad for Plaid & Paisley” ornament series with my favorite – the Patchwork Fabric Ornaments. I bet you’re familiar with the technique used to make these no-sew fabric ornaments, but the variations are endless. My … Continue reading →

Christmas crafts, cookies, cupcakes and the winners!

December 19, 2014, 9:46 am

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I have a crazy list to share today, from a few super-easy Christmas crafts, to Rosie O’Donnell’s first wife (I’m still trying to figure that one out – see #5 below), to the winners in our celebratory giveaway. It’s totally … Continue reading →