We made it, twenty-four ornaments in twenty-four weeks just in time for December 1st. I hope you enjoyed our trip around the world this year and all the little tidbits about Christmas customs in diffe... Nov 29, 2013 - 2 Comments
We love creating things to decorate our homes over the holidays. It gives such a personal touch. 1. Potted Button Trees 2. Appliqué Reindeer Pillow 3. Square Dowel Wreath 4. Ornament Coasters 5. Ro... Nov 27, 2013 - No Comments
This week was spent in the Loop and saw the start of a skiing vacation. This lovely old building across the train tracks from us has been standing empty with boarded up windows. Because our neighborh... Nov 25, 2013 - 1 Comment
There is nothing more charming on a Christmas tree than a handmade ornament. They also make great additions to your Christmas wrapping. Here’s a selection of ornaments we’ve showed you how... Nov 25, 2013 - No Comments
(For the 24 weeks leading up to December 1st, we’ll be making a Christmas ornament. Each one will be traditional to or inspired by a different country) For our final advent calendar ornament of ... Nov 22, 2013 - 4 Comments
On Monday, I showed you some of the great stuff I got to play with from the Martha Stewart Home Office collection. I had lots of fun coming up with ways to use it in holiday entertaining and gift gi... Nov 20, 2013 - 28 Comments
It is high holiday season whether you are getting ready for Hanukkah, Thanksgiving, Winter Solstice, Christmas or even New Years. So, we are just going to go with the flow here at Iron Craft and tell ... Nov 20, 2013 - No Comments
For this challenge we asked the Iron Crafters to get inspired by the upcoming winter and the first snow of the year by crafting in white. (Click on any picture to see it bigger and read more.) I... Nov 19, 2013 - No Comments
In the honor of the first snow of the season, the Iron Crafters were asked to make something using the color white. I had to think about this one a bit before I decided I wanted to make something with... Nov 19, 2013 - 25 Comments
It’s been rather quiet around my hood this week. It started off super cold with a 12F morning. At least the front alcove of our loft is a bright and sunny place to work (especially since there ... Nov 18, 2013 - 1 Comment
