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Learn how to make these simple nativity ornaments at AdventuresOfADIYMom.

These scenes are made with just a few basic supplies: old fashioned clothespins, a wooden star, wire, twine and hot glue.

Get the full details here: Clothespin Nativity Scenes.…

I’m not one for snow! I live in the North East and don’t like snow! I think it is more the freezing cold weather that comes with the snow that I dislike. I do love a white Christmas and happy for the mountains to get all the snow they need for the skiers and snowmobilers. So when I saw this …

I am sure it has happened (or will) that you or your child get invited to a dress up party and you have NOTHING to wear. Well Sarah from www.ultimate-paper-hats.com has the Solution for $3.99 you can download and print off your own hat. Don’t just think Christmas they have so many different hats, from animals to characters that you …

Autumn from It’s Always Autumn shares a tutorial for making a handmade chess set.  She made this one for her son.  The board is pieced from two colors of flannel.  For the pieces, she used craft bottle caps with chess piece symbols transferred on to the tops.  (If you have a Silhouette cutter, I bet you could find a chess piece font and cut the symbols …

Here’s an easy DIY to use up some of your smaller fabric scraps.  Use them to make covered barrettes!  Vivian from Vivian Eileen shares a tutorial at See Kate Sew with a tutorial showing how to do it.  They’re quick and easy to make.  They’re totally giftable, especially if you make up a set of three and attach them to a …

Heather from Feather’s Flights shares a tutorial showing how she made a fun felt gingerbread house toy for her young son.  Her son can decorate the felt house with “candy” pieces again and again and again.  It’s a fun holiday activity that also teaches matching and shapes.  Her tutorial was originally part of the Seasonal Sewing series at Sew So Easy, but now she’s brought …

Elizabeth from Simple Simon & Co. has a post that you’ll want to make sure that Santa sees.  It’s a collection of gift ideas for sewing bloggers.  Many of the items on her list would also be good for sewers who don’t blog.  There’s a list of big gifts and a list of stocking stuffers.  I think I want most …

Anna from Plan B shares a tutorial over at 2nd Funniest Thing showing how you can DIY the look of these color blocked designer oxfords.  She starts with a pair of plain oxfords or lace up shoes, and then adds the contrast piece at the laces.  No sewing is required.  You’ll just need scraps of leather (or vinyl) and scissors and …

Forget buying those expensive candles with fancy designs, make your own! Lawn Fawn has a video tutorial for stamping on candles, these make perfect gifts or make a bunch to decorate your home this holiday season. Click here for the video on Youtube.

-Heather…

Welcome winter with these colorful 3×4 journaling cards from Holly Humbert. You won’t feel gloomy if you use these cards! Click here to go to the download.…

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Look what I just won!  I’m very honored, to say the least.  The article which accompanies this award can be seen here .  I love it that Kathryn ‘gets’ what this blog is about.  My goal is to bring you all the best crochet related articles from around the web, reviews of the latest crochet books, and collections of great …

By now the kids are sure to be getting restless and this ELF Yourself printable is a fun way to keep them busy. Print off some photos or have them draw their own faces if photos are not an option. Visit Surfinthroughsecond.com for the printable pattern for all the bits and pieces. Loads of fun and also a great …

Here’s another offering from Sculpey.com written by Lianne and Paul Stoddard. This Saint Nick decoration is cheery, perfect to perk up your mantel this holiday season.…

Hanna from Oh Everything Handmade turned a sweater on its side in this crewneck to drape front cardigan refashion.  The ribbed hem of the sweater becomes the neck and front opening, and the horizontal stripes become vertical stripes.  She shares a tutorial showing how she did it.  Go to Oh Everything Handmade for the DIY.

[photo from Oh Everything Handmade]…

Looking for a unique way to package a special gift?  This round fabric box might be just the thing.  It’s fully lined so it’s just as pretty on the inside as it is on the outside.  It’s reusable, too.  Make it from a Christmas fabric for a box that can be used year after year.  Or, make it from a non …

Alexander lives in Volgograd and blogs at “Kalinka” has two ideas for us.  First how to make a quick and easy holly from felt and a darling Sewing Pattern for a toy horse made of felt as Christmas tree ornaments.  Alexander creates and sells Scandinavian style ornaments. HERE.  Christmas classic European décor; are Red-white-green symbolize the fire in the …

Nicole from The Felted Fox shares a tutorial showing how to make a pair of his and hers laptop sleeves.  Both are made from felt and have sleek, modern designs.  Either one would make a great Christmas gift!  The Hers version has angled stripes embellishing a fold over flap, and is held closed with strips of Velcro.  The His version is …

Download this lovely vintage Christmas printable for free from Crafty Secrets. This would make a great card front or framed for home décor!

-Heather…

We’re at the beginning of what promises to be a long week of really cold temperatures and several bands of winter weather where I live, which has me thinking of lots of different ways to keep warm.

If you’re not a fan of hats, knitting a headband or earwarmer is a great way to keep your head a little protected …

As a participant in the Quilting Isn’t Funny Blog Tour I’m hosting a giveaway. A lucky Craft Gossip reader will receive a copy of Megan Dougherty’s new book, Quilting Isn’t Funny. My day on the tour is December 5th (today). You can read my review of the book right here.

How to enter. Leave a comment on this …

These darling earth friendly bags come from Carla of “blueberry junkie” and they are a wonderful idea.  Felt is a great material to work with, as it doesn’t fray, therefore, it requires minimal sewing. This tutorial is for a reusable felt Christmas gift bag that measures 8.5 x 11in (you can use a regular printer paper as a template) …

Miss T has posted a cute chart that would make a great gift for a friend. It shows two girls with hearts. I can see stitching this up and personalizing it for a friend to commemorate a friendship whether new or long lasting. You could make it into a framed piece or create a special ornament for the holidays. Get …

Vintage Spice and Everything Nice continues their circus series with a posting that shows a talented elephant showing off super skills. I know elephants aren’t usually associated with Christmas, but I was thinking that it would be really cool to take the patterns from this series and do them up as ornaments and do a circus-themed tree. How much fun …

Charming and so easy to make, learn to create these wire angel ornaments via this tutorial of AdventuresOfADIYMom. The idea came to Rachel via Pinterest, but she had definitely made it her own! As with most ideas on Pinterest, the links didn’t go anywhere.

Luckily, this link below should give you all the instructions you need to make your own …

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