Cintia from My Poppet is sharing a number of unique and out of the box gift wrapping ideas, just right for odd shaped gifts. Click here to see more.
Candy Cane Reindeer
I think it’s the antlers that make these super adorable. Make candy cane reindeer HERE at Martha Stewart.
Stacked style recycled magazine Christmas tree
Oooooooooh! I bet this has been around for a while but it is new to me! Maybe you too? Well thanks to Filipa of the blog SOS Craft for sharing a whole bunch of recycled Christmas decorations including this recycled … Read More...
Recycled handmade gifts and packaging
Over at this post at Retro Cafe Art Gallery blog there is a lovely collection of small gifts and packaging made mostly with recycled and leftover bits that will surely get you in the mood to make or wrap up … Read More...
Reindeer Sandwich Cookies
The added bonus of sandwich cookies: They stand up. Perfect for displaying reindeer. Make reindeer sandwich cookies HERE at Parents.
Tutorial: Pleated Christmas tree skirt
Stephanie from The Petite Sewist guest blogs at Mommy By Day… Crafter By Night with a tutorial showing how to make a pleated Christmas tree skirt. It’s gorgeous out of the muslin fabric and contrast-y red trim that she used … Read More...
Tutorial: Free-motion stitched nested heart ornaments
Birgitte from Sew Danish guest blogs in the Scandinavian Christmas series at The Pickled Herring shares a tutorial showing how to make free-motioned stitched nested heart Christmas ornaments. These are so pretty, especially when they’re stitched with gold thread! Even … Read More...
How to make a coffee filter Christmas wreath
This is just winter wonderland! See how to make a coffee filter Christmas wreath over at the blog Recaptured Charm.
Sparkle-tastic poodle ornaments
When simple ball ornaments just aren’t calling to you add a few pom poms and you too can have some pink poodle ornaments. Check out the close-up of this pink pooch at Joanne’s blog.
ChrisTmas Wishes
Tutorial: Crewel tree ornament
Somehow I missed posting about this adorable ornament by Mollie Johanson of Wild Olive. Like her other handmade ornaments this year, it’s quick and easy. And this one is the perfect opportunity to dip your toe into crewelwork (embroidery … Read More...
Tutorial: From scraps to elegant ornaments
Improvise gorgeous, one-of-a-kind ornaments using fusible web, scrap fabrics, bits of yarn and other fibers, and lots of random, sparkly machine stitching. Vicki of Field Trips in Fiber came up with this idea and walks us through the construction step … Read More...
Project: Snow Globes
Adding a pretty stamped silhouette image, some fake snow and glitter inside a jar makes a wonderful snow globe. Find more info on this cool project on the Red Lead blog.
-Heather
Crepe Paper Dreidel and Stocking Favors
Find the templates, how-tos and video instructions to make these candy-filled, crepe paper dreidel favors (or a Christmas stocking) HERE at Martha Stewart.
Gift Wrap Idea | Toilet Paper Tubes
Athena from The Stuff of Success shows how you can use toilet paper tubes for gift wrapping. This is a great solution for class treats. Click here to go to the tutorial.
Candy Tree
Candy ornaments? How do they not disappear before Christmas? Love the peppermint stick base, too. Find the how-tos HERE at Martha.
Embroidered Mason Jar Toppers for Food Gifts
Just to make your homemade food gifts even mooooore crafty, embroider a mason jar topper. I love this idea. Find the how-tos HERE at Make and Takes (spotted on babble).
Leg Lamp Cookie Cutter
Clearly A Christmas Story is one of my (and many, many others, I’m sure) favorite Christmas movies, because this is officially the third post I’ve written on the tale over the years. (See here and here.) Now you can … Read More...
Quick and Sweet Little Snowman
This s’more-like snowman ornament comes from Little Birdie Secrets. Clay folks are so creative!
