holidays Archives - Wise Craft Handmade

November 30, 2021

New video class and DIY holiday stocking- for FREE!

I am suddenly filled with inspiration now that I am fully moved into my studio. I got the urge last week to make a new holiday stocking design from my pretty Liberty of London scraps. A few prototypes and its almost ready to release! I am SO happy with how it turned out!

If you’ve never taken a class from me and are curious about my online classes- This stocking will be a full PDF pattern and an online class. You’ll get to see a little bit about how I teach and within the video class you can ask me questions, etc.

December 9, 2019

Sew Tiny Sampler Holiday Ornaments

Sew Tiny Sampler Tree Ornaments

I have had this idea swimming around in my brain for a while now, and I finally got a chance to do it! Many of you may have heard of my friend Kitty Wilkin, of Night Quilter. She is the master of piecing teeny, tiny Foundation Paper Pieced blocks.READ MORE

October 18, 2019

Freemotion quilting an old friend, Aurifil October Challenge

The folks at Aurifil thread sent out a challenge to their Artisans for the month of October- Use five of thread colors/types in one project. I do love a good challenge, and also love a chance to sew for fun, so I eagerly accepted!READ MORE

October 24, 2018

Quick and Fun Halloween Projects Part 2

Halloween projects collage 2

More Halloween projects. Most of these are so easy, they don’t even need one. They’re so easy!READ MORE

October 23, 2018

Quick and Fun Halloween Projects Part 1

Halloween Collage 1

Gosh, for someone who isn’t necessarily a fan of Halloween, I have sure made a bunch of DIY projects!

December 12, 2016

DIY glass ball ornaments two ways

DIY holiday ornaments are my favorite, but I also like to buy unique handmade ornaments, and to exchange them with friends. In fact, I probably have an ornament problem. But I can’t stop!READ MORE

October 24, 2016

Halloween Craft, Zombie Barbies

(photo by Armstrong Pitts Studio)

One of the most popular, most remembered DIY crafts from my first book is the Zombie Barbies for Halloween, in the Fall Chapter of the book. In each of the 4 seasonal chapters, I wanted to create a variety of projects, from fun to more long-lasting. I felt it was also important to have projects that could be done in an afternoon, as well as some that might take a little longer (creating some nice quiet hand sewing moments in our otherwise busy lives).READ MORE

October 17, 2016

Halloween Party Eyeball Glasses

October 13, 2016

Spooky Halloween DIY Goblets

(Photo by Armstrong Pitts Studio)

Another project I did for a client a few years back. An easy way to unify mismatched thrift store glasses for your DIY Halloween party. With spooky drawings done with a black paint pen.

See other Halloween DIYs here.

October 8, 2016

Halloween Wreath Made of T-shirts

This is a fun wreath to make with the kids and decorate the house for Halloween. Find black and dark gray (or your favorite Halloween color) t-shirts at the thrift store, or perhaps upcycle some from your closet. Note: I cut all the strips I needed from two men’s shirts. Cut them into strips measuring roughly 1-2″ wide x 3-5″ long. Bend a wire coat hanger into a circle and just start tying strips onto the wire. Keep the strips close together and vary the shades a little for a more interesting look.READ MORE