Isn’t he just the cutest?! You can find the free pattern to knit yourself this little guy here

If you go here you’ll find some free Christmas decoupage sheets, one of which is a snowman and the other is a Christmas tree. The Christmas tree looks a little plain on first glance but I think with some added detail (I’m thinking glitter or beads!) it could look quite pretty on a gold card!

The snowman looks cute and ideal for a fun card. I think I’d try playing with cotton wool for some snow effect to add to it but how well it would work is anyones guess. Last time I tried card making with cotton wool it went oh so wrong…! My dog could have made better!!

Want to make yourself a snowman for the holidays? Because if you do you might like to check here because there’s a really simple snowman even a beginner can make!

Alternatively try here or if you’re looking for a tree decoration, try here

There are several free Autumnal Cross stitch patterns here on the forum that you might like to take a look at if you’re looking for a pumpkin or some golden leaves. Autumn is my favourite season to sew because of the golds and deep reds I get to play with

This little guy is so cute and so much easier to clean up once you’re done! I love to carve pumpkins but I’m not a fan of the sticky orange insides left behind, nor of the smell! I’m not one to get cooking anything pumpkin-y because I’m not a fan!

If you look here though, you’ll find a very cute little guy you’ll want to get your orange yarn and knitting needles out for I think he looks pretty simple to knit and shouldn’t take too long to get done!

If you’re looking for Christmas Card making ideas then look no further than here. There are several Christmas card tips on the front page and on the left hand side there is a newsletter subscription box which you might like to fill out By doing so you can grab yourself a free printable card making pack as a thank you for signing up!

I have my stitchy bug back! Last week I finished a Christmas Card and started a stitch of Popcorn bear! I thought my bug had gone forever but I’m hooked once again!

Before we get to Christmas we have Halloween to think about! Here you can find free cross stitch charts for a ghost and a pumpkin. They’re small in size so ideal for any card making or for adding onto t-shirts or note books.

Enjoy!

If you’re anything like me, you need a decent head start when it comes to your Christmas project. I often knit and stitch all year round but for simple items such as stockings, I start around now. I hate being under pressure to finish something!

If you’re looking for a very simple but pretty Christmas stocking to knit, you might like to check here - it’s nothing too complicated, if it was I couldn’t knit it!

We are having a little competition over on the forum (well I am, I seem to be on my own at the moment!) to win a set of greeting cards! All you need to do is register over at International Gathering and have a look in the freebie section where you need to post. We’d love it if you’d stuck around after for a chat

Win:

closing date is October 1