Christmas – Page 126 – Craft Gossip

Tutorial: Advent Calendar

December 17, 2009 by Francine Clouden

Learn how to make this advent calendar using a digital template and a digital scrapbooking kit. It might be too late for this year, but you can put this idea in your files for 2010! Click here to go to … Read More...

Homemade Candy Canes

December 16, 2009 by Meaghan Mountford

I’ve never even thought to make my own candy canes, but now I definitely want to. Learn how to make them HERE at CafeMom.

[tags]Christmas, candy, homemade, candy canes[/tags]

Cookie Packaging Ideas

December 15, 2009 by Meaghan Mountford

Visit Martha for a slideshow of cookie packaging ideas, such as using kitchen molds or mailer tubes.

[tags]Martha Stewart, cookies, Christmas, gifts, packaging[/tags]

12 Days of Christmas at Creative Imaginations

December 15, 2009 by Francine Clouden

Every day from December 12th to 24th Creative Imaginations will be giving away a $25 prize package on their blog. Then on Christmas Day one lucky winner will receive a $100 prize package!

Each day we will feature a quick

Holiday Idea: Paper Pieced Cards

December 14, 2009 by Francine Clouden

Get 15 ideas for holiday cards from BHG Scrapbooks etc. Click here to go to article.

Pepperidge Farm’s Cookie House Contest (a BIG Prize and a BIG Donation)

December 14, 2009 by Meaghan Mountford

I have a special fondness and weakness for all things Pepperidge Farm. I grew up on their Goldfish, as is my 2-year old currently, and I have distinct memories of my grandmother always having milano and chessmen cookies in the … Read More...

Holiday idea: Quick and Cute Paper Ornament

December 14, 2009 by Francine Clouden

Learn how to make this paper ornament from Moonsplash Designs. Click here to go to tutorial.

Freebie: Printable Christmas Papers

December 14, 2009 by Francine Clouden

Download these free 12×12 Christmas papers from Alethiologie. The papers are available in pdf format and free for personal and small commercial use. Click here to go to download.

Free Holiday Paper Piecing Patterns

December 11, 2009 by Francine Clouden

Download free patterns for holiday themed paper piecings from BHG Scrapbooks etc. The 25+ patterns include the tree shown above, an ornament and a wreath. Click here to go to download.

Gingerbread Partridge in a Pear Tree

December 10, 2009 by Meaghan Mountford

After spending two days decorating a traditional gingerbread house and accompanying family, I can’t get over how much I love love love this twist on the usual: a partridge in a pear tree from not martha. The how-tos are HERE.… Read More...

Christmas Crafting Supplies at Scrap Shoppe

December 10, 2009 by Francine Clouden

I just discovered this etsy store and have to share! She has adorable vintage themed supplies for scrapbooking, like the Little Christmas Craft kit shown above for $3.99. Also take a peek at these gift tags and this Shabby Holiday … Read More...

December Days at Designer Digitals

December 10, 2009 by Francine Clouden

Every day this month you can get special prices on selected items at Designer Digitals. Today, the collage Santa Trees shown above are only $0.25 instead of $3.99! This special lasts only until Friday December 11th, 6 a EST. Click … Read More...

Gingerbread and Fruit Garland

December 9, 2009 by Meaghan Mountford

Find instructions on crafting this beautiful garland from gingerbread and dried apples and oranges HERE at Homemade Mamas.

[tags]dried fruit, garland, Christmas, decorating, gingerbread cookies[/tags]

Chili Pepper Wreath

December 9, 2009 by Meaghan Mountford

Another idea for a hot Christmas…a chili pepper wreath. Find the instructions HERE at No Fuss Fabulous.

[tags]chili pepper, Christmas, wreath[/tags]

Christmas Gingerbread Train

December 9, 2009 by Meaghan Mountford

My 2-year old is obsessed with trains so this is one I should be making for Christmas. Find the instructions on creating a gingerbread train HERE at Family Fun.