Christmas – Page 102 – Craft Gossip

Gingerhaus Kit

November 12, 2011 by Meaghan Mountford

While a gingerbread house of this grandeur ordinarily seems too intimidating and time-consuming for me, all you gotta do is package it in kit form, and I change my tune. Now I want this. Find the Gingerhaus Manor Baking kit … Read More...

Felt Mini Top Hat Ornament tutorial

November 11, 2011 by Linda Lanese

Angel of FleeceFun is taking part in “Craft Snob” Ornament Parade this year with her stunning felt top hat Christmas tree ornament tutorial. “Craft Snob” is having a “Handmade Ornament Parade”, a month long procession packed with all the homemade … Read More...

Bon Noel!

November 11, 2011 by Connie Barwick

Colorful holiday sayings include Buon Natale, Bon Noel, and Merry Christmas.

Monogrammed Woolens hats and mittens

November 11, 2011 by Linda Lanese

My friend has just started doing this on her felted slippers and the results are amazing. Start with clean 100 percent woolen accessories. Go to Martha Stewart’s for complete instructions, your options with this technique are endless. Dress up … Read More...

Tutorial: Painted and stitched canvas Christmas ornaments

November 11, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Melony from Mel Designs shows how to create one of a kind Christmas ornaments out of canvas and burlap. The plain fabric is painted, stitched, and embellished to create a layered, collage-y decoration for your tree. Get the tutorial.… Read More...

How to upcycle old napkin rings into fab new ones for Thanksgiving and Christmas

November 11, 2011 by Stefanie Girard

We all have them, boring or out of style napkin rings. why not get dig them out and give them a face lift using the fun idea Carol sent in featured on her blog on how to upcycle old napkin … Read More...

Project: Winter Branch Card

November 11, 2011 by Heather Holbrook

W Plus 9 Designs shares a video tutorial for making this winter branch card. I love the “faux snow” using Glossy Accents and glitter, it makes the perfect sparkly touch!

-Heather

WikiStix – The Perfect Crafty Christmas Gift

November 10, 2011 by Shellie Wilson

We (my 2 and 4 year old kids) just had the pleasure of playing with WikiStix One of a kind Creatables . What are they? Literally sticks that stick. You can bend them, shape them, stick them to paper, stick … Read More...

Tutorial: One Horse Open Sleigh | Block 27

November 10, 2011 by Scarlett Burroughs

Sunni Bolger from Love Affair with my Brother designed this quilt block, number 27, as part of Quilting Gallery’s Celebrate Christmas Quilt Along and Super Deals for Quilters. Click HERE to read Sunni’s interview and get a good deal … Read More...

The Holiday Issue of Bird’s Party Magazine

November 10, 2011 by Meaghan Mountford

I can’t help it. I keep going back to the latest holiday issue of Bird’s Party magazine. It’s filled with a ridiculous amount of detail, definitely a must-read for inspiration if you’re hosting any sort of holiday party this year. … Read More...

Crystal Snowflake

November 10, 2011 by Connie Barwick

This design is really simple, but stitched in white on black or actually any color, it will make an impact, especially as an ornament on your tree.

If your tastes don’t run to ornaments, you could stitch it in blues … Read More...

Candy Cane Wreath

November 10, 2011 by Amanda Formaro

I’m not sure if I can express in words how much I love this wreath. There’s something about the crisp white and vibrant red matched with that beautiful black satiny bow that makes my heart go pitty pat. I really … Read More...