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These thumbprint cookies would look adorable in a Christmas tin or Box. I don’t know anyone who wouldn’t let out the sound of “ahhhhh” when seeing these for the first time. They are so adorable and cute and best of all “forgiving”. Their rustic charm will hide the most obvious cracks and impurities that your soap creates.  Full tutorial …

This year Birgit who lives in Denmark made the cutest Christmas ornaments with thin felt. She didn’t have to use any specific patterns, but looked for inspiration online and added her own personal touch to each project. She has a Felt Horse Ornament, Felt Gingerbread Man, 5 + 6 Felt Stars, Felt Heart Ornament, Felt Christmas Sock, Christmas Felt Bell, …

How stunning is this book cover with Deer’s being the big decor statement for the past couple of years.  Find this tutorial at BH&G.  A coffee table book becomes a work of art with an easy felt cover. Open the book, and then cut felt longer than the book’s length. Wrap the ends around front and back covers; bond …

Gina Michele shows how to make a Valentino-inspired leather bow bracelet.  It’s a wide cuff bracelet with a large bow sewn on top.  She makes it from black leather, but you can also use vinyl for this project.  Go to Gina Michele for the DIY.

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Justine from Sew Country Chick finally found the plaid flannel fabric she wanted to use to make a Christmas dress for her daughter.  It wasn’t in yardage, though.  It was in a nightshirt she found at the thrift store.  It was shapeless and frumpy, but she saw beyond that to it’s potential as a Christmas dress.  Go to Sew Country …

Dria of DIOHomeImprovements.com (love that name) has created these Christmas ornaments with step by step instructions. She also provides a free PDF printable for creating these multi-dimensional stars.

These might look complicated, but are surprisingly easy to make – especially as there is a printable PDF. Her detailed steps with pictures help a lot.

Get the full instructions here: DIY …

Frosty the Snowman….

Frightful weather outside and the kids are driving you crazy? Here is a creative and healthy snack to keep them busy, and give you a little quiet time. Or all of you can have fun creating it together. So let the kids have fun playing with their food and you don’t have to worry about dinner being …

No Snowman would be complete without this glittered, peppermint smelling textured Snow paint. This tactile project is sure to leave your kids giggling with delight as the snow ends up EVERYWHERE.

For the Snow recipe visit here and for the free snowman printable (lots to choose from ) visit here.

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Amy Smart from Diary of a Quilter shares a tutorial showing how to make her Simple Sturdy Tote Bag.  The design is indeed simple and it’s built to be sturdy, but it’s also a pretty cute tote when made out of a mix of colors and patterns of fabric.  It’s fully lined, with a pocket on the inside and a contrast bottom …

If you’re a child of the 80s, you probably remember hair scrunchies.  Guess what, people?  They’re back again!  The fabric covered elastics are a fun shot of color and are more comfortable than a plain hair elastic.  Karin from Cascade Quilts is over at Moda Bake Shop with a tutorial showing how you can make them.  She uses a package of precut …

Caroline from Sew Caroline shares a tutorial in her 12 Days of Handmade Gifts series showing how to make her Big Bow Ear Warmer.  The big bow is a pretty hair accessory, and the wide band fits over your ears to keep them warm.  It’s made from a stretch panne velvet for a soft, romantic look.  You could also use …

Download a color or black and white version of this cute snow angel digi stamp over at the Dearie Dolls blog.

-Heather…

Plantcaretoday shares there 40 quick and Cheap Christmas craft projects for kids. I don’t know about you but we actually find very little time to craft in the Holidays and every year I wish I was that little more organized.  If you have the time to create something from the roundup then pop back here and let us know.

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This is a great idea for all those soda and beer cans that you save because they have pretty graphics. Pop on over to the blog Buttons and Paint for the tutorial on how to make a five pointed dimensional star out of a recycled soda can.…

Blue Elephant Stitches made this beautiful quilt from a pattern she got over at Stitched in Color. Go HERE to learn more about her interpretation of the venerable Penny Patch.

Image credit: Blue Elephant Stitches…

I really like this advent calendar in its bright colors and size.  Some are so large and this would make a darling gift for someone to use next year. Spread a little festive cheer with this Christmas pudding calendar, which takes just an hour to make; by Suzanna Drew-Edwards.…

This tutorial comes from “All About You”!  Red and white decorations are always a stylish choice at Christmas. This simple Nordic-inspired garland, embroidered on felt and strung along a bright red cord or ribbon, will add a touch of Scandinavian charm to your mantel or tree. They have a complete templates page with stitches to use.…

Make a sweet no-cut gift bag with some adorable stamped snow bunnies using this video tutorial from Penny Black stamps.

-Heather…

Gifts and goodies geared for the polymer clay artists in your world! If you have some favourite suppliers or other recommendations… drop me a line at polymerclay@craftgossip.com:

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Cookie Cutters & Molds! by KitchenCraft	Food Mini Supplies, Nail Art by MiniatureSweet
The Polymer Clay Cookbook by InedibleJewelry	Tutorials and Tools by IrisMishly
Tutorials and Supplies by EJRBeads	Sculpting Tutorials by

• Prep Time 1 hour
• Total Time 3 hours 35 minutes

Yield Makes about 100 meringues

Ingredients

• • 3 large egg whites
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1/8 teaspoon coarse salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Trablit coffee extract (available at culinarydistrict.com) or 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
  • 6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
  • 1 3/4 cups pistachios or 1 1/2 cups

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This is not your typical salt bar. Those, also known as spa bars, are typically made from at least 80% coconut oil, at 15 to 20% superfat and 50 to 100% salt. So you would use 1 pound of oils to 1 pound of salt. Sound complicated ? Really it isn’t just follow this fantastic tutorial from soaprecipes101.com.

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I am going to blog about this one before it too late to make them for Christmas. How perfect are these for little gifts? I know a lot of Ladies young and old who would love one of these. I really love the colors Cottage Mama has used to create this ring. Full Tutorial Here.…

Disney from Ruffles and Stuff shares a tutorial over at A Subtle Revelry showing how to make her Bright Bow Stockings.  I love these!  The design is so simple, yet so fun and so whimsical.  The stocking is made from a bright solid fabric, with a sash made from a fun print sewn in a bow across the top.  Go to A …

How cute are these snowman ornaments, with their newsprint bodies and sparkle scarves and twiggy arms?  Melony from Mel Designs shares a tutorial showing how you can make them, including how you can make your own newsprint fabric using a text book and inkjet fabric.  For extra cuteness, use a book that tells a Christmas or winter story.  Go to …

Jen from Eat. Sleep. Make. is over at The Sewing Rabbit showing how to make some rice filled hand warmers.  She used her brand spankin’ new serger to quickly sew and finish the seams.  If you don’t have a serger, you can also make these on your sewing machine and just zig zag the seam allowance.  They’d be just the thing …

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