November 25 ~ Passion for Parties
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Party Lantern Kirsty at You Had Me at Bonjour shows you how to take a plain lantern (this one was from IKEA) and turn it into something special! The Party Lantern features mini-bunting made with bias tape… Fun! |
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Tile Coasters Lindsay at The Cottage Home shows you how to make Tile Coasters with inexpensive tiles from your local hardware store. These would be great for entertaining, and they’d also be a nice gift for someone who loves to throw parties. |
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Fairy Wand Chris show you how to make this cute Fairy Wand at Pickup Some Creativity. We think they’d be fun extra for parties! |
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Ikat Table Cloth Make your own Ikat Table Cloth at Little Green Notebook. |
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10 Ways to Make a Garland We love this list of 10 Ways to Make a Garland from A Beautiful Mess. Things are festive in an instant when you throw garlands into the mix. |
Bag a Day
There are so many beautiful bags to love out there… We’re sharing one bag tutorial every day this month for you to sew and give.
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Drawstring Bags + Dino Party Applique Rachel Measham-Pywell from Four Wise Monkeys designed these Drawstring Bags + Dino Party Applique for party favors and so much more. These could also make the wrapping on your holiday gifts another gift in itself! Find the tutorial here at Sew,Mama,Sew! |
Related tutorials you might just love: Any of our Celebration tutorials, Gifts: Celebrate, Gifts for Imaginative Friends
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Fruit Basket Lollipops This Charming Candy makes small-batch, artisan hard candy lollipops in lots of intriguing flavors! We love the look of these Fruit Basket Lollipops! |
Here are just a few fabrics perfect for some of today’s projects. Click on the fabric images to visit the Sew,Mama,Sew! shop:
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Mix It
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Nutella Caramel Corn This Nutella Caramel Corn from Vittles and Bits looks easy to make, and it would be a fun addition to any party. (Your neighbors would probably like some for the holidays too…) |
Print It
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Christmas Gift Lists We have more printable organizing help today. Download these Christmas Gift Lists from Atypical Type A, and get to work! |
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Sewn by Hand: Two Dozen Projects Stitched with Needle & Thread
Author: Susan Wasinger
Publisher: Lark Books
Part nostalgia, part modern “slow movement,” Sewn By Hand celebrates the gentle comforts of creating pieces the old-fashioned way.
This contemporary collection allows stitchers to be eco-friendly and mobile.
With 20 items ranging from fashionable pillows and patched jeans to useful pincushions, sewers will produce gorgeous results even as they experience the simple joys of traditional stitching.
This week you can win three PDF sewing patterns from Dolls And Daydreams: the Mary Antoinette Dress Up Doll, Owl Softie and Easy Boy Doll PDF Sewing Patterns. (Total Prize Value: $33.99)
Sarah writes, “Doll & Softie PDF sewing pattern delights for you and your kiddiewinks alike! Each pattern comes with a detailed photo and instructional tutorial so that even beginners can easily follow along with me as we sew up our dollies together! My name’s Sarah, I design and make softie and doll sewing patterns suitable for beginners which are safe for children of all ages. All my softies are made from a mix of fabric, predominantly wool felt and cotton. You can find out more about me and step inside my doll studio at both my blog and on Facebook.
Spotlight on Neutrals Quilts and More for Any Decor
Author: Pat Wys
Publisher: Martingale & Co.
If you think neutral fabrics are only for backgrounds and blending, you’re in for a pleasant surprise. See what can happen when sophisticated taupes, warm browns, rich creams, and contemporary grays take center stage.
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Tilda’s Studio: Over 50 Fresh Projects for You, Your Home and Loved Ones
Author: Tone Finnanger
Publisher: F + W Media
A gorgeous collection of over 50 projects inspired by Tilda’s studio.
* Choose from a stunning variety of designs for yourself and your home, including bags, accessories, clothing, decorations, gifts and soft toys.
* The colour palette used includes beautiful shades of lavender, pink, teal, turquoise, green and blue.
* Easy-to-follow instructions, gorgeous colour photos and delightful illustrations accompany each project.
Don’t miss our Handmade Holidays photo pool, and check out our 2010 Handmade Holidays list for more fabulous ideas.
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22 ~ Passion for Food
21 ~ Passion for Sleep
20 ~ Passion for Nature
19 ~ Passion for Technology
18 ~ Passion for Photography
17 ~ Passion for Color
16 ~ Passion for Reading
15 ~ Passion for Imagination
14 ~ Passion for Growing
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323 Responses to “November 25 ~ Passion for Parties”
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Just in time for party season. What to do?
love the tutees today!!! : )
Love the fairy wands!
The tile coasters are gorgeous.
Love the colors and design of Tilda’s Studio
Wonderful collection.
ooooh, love the lampshade! And the fairy wand would be perfect for my friend’s little daughter
Looking forward to tomorrow’s ideas!
Nutella candy corn? YUM.
Sweet tutorials today!
I am loving the tutorials!
More great ideas! thanks!
The coasters are gorgeous! I think they would look lovely if a bunch of them were used as a feature panel or backsplash!
Darling fairy wands! And the nutella popcorn… wow!!
Forget Christmas presents- I need to make one of those lanterns for my sewing room. I still have plenty of time to finish those gifts…
Great ideas! Love the coasters.
Great ideas for the birthday parties I have coming up in the Spring. Love the wands.
Love the dino bag!
I love making garlnds…ill br checking those out! Those Dolls & Daydreams PDF patterns look ADORABLE! What little one (and even some bigger
wouldn’t swoon over those!
I love the tile coaster idea!
super cute dino bags!
My home needs more garlands!!!
oh my! so many lovely ideas – want to make a garland now!
I’d love to get my hands on those doll patterns!
I am always blown away by the great ideas out there. Thanks for sharing.
great ideas, all of them!
i have been needing a pattern for a drawstring bag, so thanks for that!
Oh, I love that Dolls and Daydreams book. It looks perfect for projects to complete with my niece!
Those garlands are super cute!
What a great collection of links! LOVING the tile coasters especially. I am so flattered that you linked to my nutella caramel corn, thank you!
Yum and fun!
I am definitely making that Nutella caramel corn! Yummmmmm. I also emailed the link to my Nutella-loving Italian friend.
Oh my! Some really great idea for my next party here!
Nutella Carmel Corn? I’m in!
What a fabulous party lantern!
I may have to make the wand for my niece.
Oh, that lamp! So cute!
The party latern is too cute!
LOVE the party lantern! And the other tutorials… but especially the party lantern.
I’ve gotta check out the tile coasters!
So cute!
The nutella caramel corn sounds delicious!
The tile coasters are beautiful!
MmmmmMMmmmmmm nutella caramel corn!!! Sounds divine!
Great garlands. Thanks!
Those dino bags are charming. Coasters are a great idea, too – would showcase pretty prints.
The fairy wands are so cute!
I love those coasters!
I love the party lamp! I’m having a party today and I wish I had one as a decoration.
Oh my gosh! The tiles would be perfect for my sister-in-law and the wand for her daughter, who is quite magical all on her own. Thank you.
Great party ideas. Thanks.
i’ve made the tile coasters before. Very cute
That party lantern is amazing — very creative idea.
I can always use a little help when it comes to parties!
Makes you want to plan a party just to employ those ideas!
I’m liking the look of Tilda’s too. Great stuff!
Nutella carmel corn! Yum!
wow! garlands are wonderful!
These are great! Just in tim for my kiddo’s 3rd birthday!
Nutella Carmel Popcorn – STOP! Please make that recipe go away, far away. Away from my hips and thighs.
Love the coasters and the prize sewn by hand!
Going to make some garlands this season.
That party lantern is adorable and Nutella carmel popcorn sound delish!
Love the wands
Love that lantern!
Tile Coasters – GREAT idea!!!!
I love that lantern I’d make it for myself
Party on!
love the garland ideas
This one post was awesome, really good ideas, need to go through several of the projects!
Excellent inspiration
The Dolls and Daydreams book looks so fun!
nutella carmel popcorn? sounds seriously delicious!
Very cute ideas!
Great party ideas and these books are awesome!
these are all so cute! you had me at nutella.
Those tile coaster are just beautiful! Fabulous idea:)
I think this must be my favourite day yet; the lantern, the party bags, the fairy wands, the garlands, the coasters & the caramel corn are all making my to do list!!
Like the tiles – so fun!
I like today’s fabric recommendations
I love buntings!
I like the party lantern!
Love the party lantern!
Love the drawstring goody bags. I usually make something similar and tuck in a Dover book and a bit of candy. Then the bag itself is part of the gift too!
can”t get enough garlands!!! love.
Love the tile coasters!
I love the tile coasters!
Love the lamp shade. Loving all things bunting lately!
OH WOW!I’m in a party mood now!
Loving all the garlands!
Nutella caramel corn? Gah! Yummeh!
I see many wands in my future.
Cute drawstring bags!
LOVE the lanterns & wands!!!
Nutella Caramel Corn! & Tile Coasters! Squee!!!
Lovely!!!
Oh that caramel corn looks so yum
That Nutella caramel corn looks amazing! I will make these for my children for Christmas.
I love the garlands…I want to hang them all over my house!
Sweet ideas. Love the little dino drawstring bags!
I am so making the pom pom garland for our tree!
Love the coasters!
I love the tile coasters!
Nutella caramel corn? Oh my.
I know who I am making that nutella caramel corn for. Passionate chocoholic friend.
The party lantern is definitely my favorite!!
All the books you are offering have been fabulous! Thanks for being so generous!
fairy wands and dino bags! love!
love the lantern!
ooo yum, love the recipe. Thanks for the wonderful giveaways.
Dino applique, so cute!
I like the tile coasters and the lollipops!
wow, so many cute ideas! makes me want to have a party
I want the Tilda Book. She has the most inspiring ideas to make. Her directions are very good.
I love what can be done to the ikea light. Perfect for a party.
Love all the fab ideas and patterns! Wonder what to make first?
Sweet tutorials! Thanks, y’all.
Oooo soo love Sarahs softies from ‘Dolls and Daydreams’ I dont have any patterns as yet but do want all of them eventually, they are gorgeous. It’s going to be a homemade Christmas here this year and this page has given me the inspiration I need xxx
Perfect. I have tile coasters on my to do list. Thanks!
Was just thinking I need something princessy to add to my niece’s Christmas gift and that fairy wand is perfect. Thanks for sharing!
Dino bags are great.
this is a great page!!! i would love to win the patterns for Dolls & Daydreams
Love that lantern! Thanks for the giveaway!
3 Things that stuck out to me the most in this collection: #1, AWESOME collection to say the least; #2 Nutella popcorn? My father would flip over that! & #3, Dolls & Daydreams has some of the absolute best PDF patterns that you can buy on ETSY. I’ve bought her Easy Doll pattern and it was so awesome to use. I’d love to win some to make some cute gifties for my nieces and nephews! Thanks for this awesome chance, Sew Mama Sew!
Love that Tilda’s book. I so like all the books you offer. Thanks for the chance to win.
Great ideas for day 25 thanks
Dolls and Daydreams has some of the cutest doll patterns! I love them!
So grateful I found you – perfect ideas for this horrible rainy day! Now where to start???
I think I need some Nutella Caramel Corn to see me through these projects
some wonderful ideas… I love the lamp….
Hugz
fun dino design!
I love those fairy wands and the lantern!
Must try the Nutella caramel corn!
Tildes studio colours are awesome!
What a fun category.
THE DOLLS AND DAYDREAMS LOOKS SUPER CUTE!
Yippee! Everybody loves a party!
I LOVE the Tilda books- I’ve been looking at buying this one from their shop!
My son is going to flip when I make him that dinosaur bag to store all his tiny dinosaurs in!!!
I <3 Dolls and Daydreams Patterns and would so love to win the prize of 3 patterns xx
bunting!!
Thanks for the tutorials today!
I love the tile idea! how cool =D
Love the little party bags, cute!
I love the mini bunting on the lamp, now I’m starting to imagine mini bunting all kinds of places!
Tile coasters and Party lantern! Love them. Thanks for the giveaways!
Festive ideas and Nutella popcorn!!!
I just used that tile coaster tutorial but instead of paper i used fabric. I had just made a table runner that i wanted some coasters to match. So i cut up some fabric squares and did the rest of the steps. They turned out amazing!
The patterns at Dolls and Daydreams are super cute.
I would love to add to my collection of Dolls and Daydreams patterns. Sarah’s patterns are amazing!!
The coasters are delightful!
The tile coasters are beautiful!
Wow! Those coasters are stunning.
The party lantern is a great idea.
The fairy wand is so adorable, every little girl I know will own one!
I love garlands but have never made one. Now, with this tutorial, I’m inspired to make one tonight. What a festive touch this will be!
Such cute ideas.
The lantern is adorable! Love it! Thanks!
Love that Owl softie!
Love the tile coasters but I want to do it with fabric and I am definitely planning on some christmas garlands this year. It would be fun to wrap one around the tree.
Fun & festive ideas!
I’m really enjoying all the ideas!!!
I like the simplicity and function of the tile coasters.
really cute party stuff
Bunting! You just solved my holiday equation:
It was: yule tree + kittens = disaster
Now it’s: holiday bunting hung high + kittens = perfect decoration
Thanks, y’all!
The tile coasters are really beautiful.
I’d love to make some pretty tile coasters.
Love these ideas.
So many festive ideas and inspiration to change it up for any occasion. Terrific!
What awesome books. love the ideas too. and the fabric choices.
I’m just laying out pieces for a garland – and I might have to try something new! Thanks SO much for the daily inspiration.
I really like the party lantern with bunting, and especially the book by Pat Wys, Spotlight on Neutrals Quilts and More for Any Decor. I went through her book blog tour and really like what was written about her book.
Great ideas!
I love the fairy wands. Can’t wait to make some for my own little fairy princesses.
Hurray for bunting!
You had me at Nutella…
What fab party ideas and what fun! Sew happy to be doing my pattern giveaway today! Thanks to everyone for their lovely comments
hugs and happy sewing, Sarah x
So much festive fun! I definitely think the Nutella corn would make a perfect homemade gift as well!
love the doll plushies
OMG that nutella corn…
Fun garland and wands too!
I love the party lantern!
Really? Nutella caramel corn? I really don’t need to think about food after Thanksgiving yesterday, but yet I am drooling.
I love the mix of ready to buy items and patterns or ideas for making that you include, but anything from Dolls and Daydreams is a winner for me!
Love me some parties! Great idea with the tiles.
Those softies look super fun to sew!
I will be making a wand (or two) for my daughter…because otherwise she steals my knitting needles…. Thanks!
oh, that doll book…here’s hoping!
Nice tutorials. Thanks.
Love all the bunting, and the coasters, and the lampshade…
Making the wands, yeah!
Nutella carmel corn – that sounds great.
How fun is that lantern!
Printed out the Christmas gift lists, exactly what I need to keep track of everything!
I love those adorable dino gift bags, and I’m really feeling the need to make a banner.
Ooh, I love the softie patterns! Also, I’m a sucker for garland every time!!
what fun ideas!
ACK! Too many ideas…. You gals are killing me! I am printing the recipe for Nutella Popcorn right now. And I forgot that I have some paper ready for the tile project, I just need the tiles and ModPodge and I’m good to go!
Thanks for all the fun ideas!
Love the lantern!!
I love the party lantern!
Cute ideas!
Oh the Party Lantern is a must have! Love the garland as well. Thanks for great ideas and the giveaways.
missmoozie(at)gmail(dot)com
I adore the lamp!
I love garlands and the bunting added to the lamp is so sweet! thanks!
LOVING the bunting light – and I would love to have the soft doll patterns (swoon). Thank you for the ideas & chance to win!
Love the coatsers!
I love the tile coasters.
Nutella caramel corn? What’s not to love there?
dinosaur bags = adorable!
love the ideas and the party bags
It’s the 25th already, how can this already be so close to the end?!
Cute drawstring bags. That Nutella Caramel Corn sounds Yummy !!
Thanks for the giveaways and a chance to win.
usairdoll(at)gmail(dot)com
those tile coasters look better than ones i see at my hardware store! i need to look more closely…
great ideas for the garlands! so cute
LOVE the garlands!
I love a good garland. And the dino bag is too cute.
Love all the party ideas! Thanks for the inspiration!
I love the garlands – I can’t wait to make a Christmas one.
What beautiful ideas! Love the garlands, lollipops and caramel corn!
Genevieve
Love the Dolls and Daydreams!
Caramel corn – yummm.
ooooh…..would love to win the ‘sewn by hand’ book, looks really rally interesting
The mini bunting party lantern is SO cute!!!
Time to get to sewing! So many great ideas
I think I will put that “Sewn by Hand” book on my wishlist!
Nutella caramel corn? Is that even legal? …drool…
loving this month!
I love the tile coasters!
The party lantern is so cute!
Hi! I CANNOT wait to make that nutella popcorn!
I love the different ways to make garland.
I really like the ideas presented here. I think I’ll keep them in mind for the next time I want to celebrate!
love that marie antointette doll book!
Fun ideas!
Thanks for the tile tutorial! I could get into trouble with this information.
Love those drawstring bags. so many possibilities!
Love the lantern ~ and I’m so inspired by people’s creativity!
I’ve had my eye on the book, Sewn By Hand. It looks wonderful.
This post makes me want to throw a party! love all the ideas
I love the lantern!!!
love the party lamp! and the tile coasters!
That party lantern is so fun!
off to check out that tile coaster tute, hurray for all that festive bunting!
Nutella Caramel Corn! OK!
I’m going to have to make those coasters.
This is the best handmade holidays series! I love the “Passion for…” format this year.
I love those Softie Patterns!
I love that party lantern idea! It is adorable!
printing a list and checking it twice
The caramel corn looks so yummy!!
Love those tiles coasters!
Great ideas for my daughter’s upcoming 5th birthday party. I’ll make a garland, for sure.
You have jump-started my passion for SEWING this month! Thank you! For everything!
garlands and buntings are a great way to party up any day.
The drawstring bags would be fun for the kids.
These are great ideas!
Thank you for the nutella popcorn. I am making that after I buy some Nutella!:)
love it all as always
Great ideas for jazzing up a party and anther yummy recipe that would blow my diet sky high
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Cheers,
Robyn
Love the drawstring party bags.
oh my gosh– the nuetella caramel corn looks amazing.
All these books are new to me, what a wish list I’m going to have. They’re all great.
The tiles are gorgeous!
Awesome ideas!
I really like the paper lantern
LOVE the tiles!
Super fun! Thanks so much!
i love all the garlands!
I am loving all the nutella recipes lately. Yum!
Nutella popcorn?? Awesome!
Love the table cloth idea
Love the tile coasters… gorgeous!
I’m going to be making the tile coasters for birthday gifts this year! Love ‘em!!
I go for the lantern!
And the hand sewing book of course…and the Tilda book…and….
Kind regards from Germany
Claudia
Love the tiles. The hand sewn and the doll book looks amazing
Great tutorials and today’s book selections are amazing!
I love the garlands!
Can we have too many garlands?
Love that party lantern!
I LOVE the mini bunting on the lantern!!!
Gorgeous Idea!!!
I’m right in line with may of the responders. I love the coasters.
I need some garland. Thanks for the help!
That party lattern is awesome!
All of these items are wonderful but I just love everything by Dolls and Daydreams, especially the Mary Antoinette Dress Up Doll (the dinosaur bags by Four Wise Monkeys are pretty cool as well)
The prices are amazing as always!
I love parties, I’m going to me some tile coasters for sure. Those ideas for garlands are so cute, thanks for the tip.
Love the all the different garlands and buntings
Garlands make everything more fun! Beautiful!
i know some little boys who would love the dinosaur bags!
Wonderful ideas! The fairy wand is on the list for the granddaughter!
My girls would love the fairy wands.
thanks again for all the fun holiday ideas!
The coasters are adorable!
oooo I love all those garlands!
Love the tile coasters.
I’ve been wanting to make the tile coasters for awhile now. Love the lantern too.
I love the lantern. So many festive things to do!
fun party ideas
great garland ideas!
Wish I had seen this before Thanksgiving – would have make our holiday party decorations much more festive!
Love parties and love this ideas!
I love those garland ideas; I can’t wait to browse her site to see what else she has!
Now I want to go and have a party!
I love the fairy wands for my two princesses, and the garlands will be made this week for a birthday!
Love the party lantern and mmmm… caramel corn!
The party lantern has been bookmarked! Definitely making that!
Am loving the ideas – the tile one is so simple but fabulous! The recipes for the Lollipops and Nutella corn I can’t wait to try! And love the Dino drawstring bags! The kids would go crazy over having a REAL bag that lasts.
love the fabric choices for today
Bunting/garlands seem to be everywhere these days- thanks for the tutorials!
Drawstring bags are a great idea for a party favor!
Mmmm nutella caramel corn
Awesome projects!!
Gorgeous tile coasters!!! I really like these alot! A couple of my other favorite’s from today are the bunting and the Ikea lantern with bunting added to it!
What a beautiful collection of books to celebrate!
Perfectly gorgeous party ideas! Thanks again for all the inspiration with Handmade Holidays! Loving every post!
fun fun fun
I love Tilda. I have quite a few magazines with Tilda projects in them. She is quite beguiling. Sewn By Hand – I’m probably going to have to add that one to my ever growing library!
I just love me some bunting!!
All the projects are wonderful!! Perfect for parties!
Great tutorials! They’re really nice ideas for parties. With all those colors it makes me happy just to look at the pictures.
Oh! I love those tile coasters! I need to go to the local Re-store to pick up some tiles!
Great ideas!
I love all of the cheerful colors in today’s features–especially like your fabric choices and the party lantern!
You guys have got “parties” all sewn up! I am inspired to make colourful bunting now to string out for festive moments too!
The nutella corn!!!
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