Cheryl Fall, needlepoint editor at About.com, has posted a free chart for this charming little Christmas project. You still have time to stitch this up for a special gift. Get the chart.
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Pink Pizzazz Felted Sweater Purse
A recycled felted wool sweater produces this ultra mod Pink Pizzazz Felted Sweater Purse. Use fashion rings to attach a pink striped handle, sew in a zipper closure, and add a buckle strap for a decorative touch. Using any colored … Read More...
How to recycle an old decoration with twisting and wrapping with fabric
Surface treatments really can transform an object from something dull to something WOW! That’s what the clever crafter of the blog Copy Cat Crafts has done by taking an old reindeer and wrapping it with twisted fabric. See how to … Read More...
“Christmas Day” art quilt kit
Frieda from a Walk in the Woods not only had this lovely art quilt, Christmas Day, featured in Quilters Newsletter, she’s offering it in a kit. I want it, you can get it here.
More Snowflakes and Canes
In poking through my notes I found other Fimo snowflake and snowflake cane tutorials including the lovely one above!
- Leigh’s Snowflake decoration tutorial – and there are DOZENS of tutorials on Polymer Clay Central
- Eugena’s – this one is nice
Review and Giveaway of New Books from Creating Keepsakes
Jill at a Matter of Memories has posted reviews of these two books from Creating Keepsakes
. She is also giving away one copy of each. The giveaway closes this Thursday December 9th, 2010. Click here to go to the … Read More...
Santa Christmas Party Trail Mix
I’m trying really, really hard to stop overusing the words “cute” and “genius,” but it’s just dang impossible with all you clever bakers out there. Case in point: Santa Party Mix from cookies and cups. Please just look at … Read More...
Project: Stamped Gift Card Holder
Make giving a gift card just a little bit more special by stamping a cute card holder for it. Find instructions for this fun holder here on the Penny Black blog.
-Heather
How to make a recycled wool felted sweater wreath
I had such a hard time picking what single picture to share with you here, they were all so yummy! So what I’m saying is pop on over to the blog Green Eyed Monster for tons of great pictures of … Read More...
Quick-to-stitch CS Santa
Debbie of Woolen Sails has created a mini version of her Santa cross-stitch design for quick holiday stitching. Get the chart.
Gingerbread Man Cake
When Amanda sent me this Gingerbread Man Cake from The English Kitchen, I was pretty smitten for several reasons. He looks chocolatey yummy, he’s such a classic, the blogger includes the recipe and how-tos, and I’ll admit I’m a bit … Read More...
Giveaway: Digital Christmas Card Plus 24 Prints
Peppermint Creative has teamed up with Pages to Treasure for this Christmas Card giveaway. The winner will receive the digital card template of his or her choice, plus 24 prints of their card. Entries close December 7th 2010. Click here … Read More...
Holiday Project Parade with Henry Glass
In progress through Dec 7th is a Henry Glass Holiday Project Parade. Every day a designer will share a project and at the end of the event there will be a giveaway. Get further details and links to designers here… Read More...
Freebie: Printable Chritsmas Poster
You can download this free printable poster from Craftily Ever After. There are also two others in the same series available. Click here to go to the download.
Monday Mosaic: Winter Wonderland
1. Cowl with polymer clay buttons by Gypseatree 2. Snowman cake toppers by FliepsieBieps 3. Silent snow doll by Dollproject 4. Snowman buttons by TessaAnn
Starting this wintry week off with some lovely winter themed clay by a few talented … Read More...
Peppermint Candy Wreath
I’ve featured quite a few wreath ideas here on Craft Gossip. I also recently posted some delicious peppermint ideas from Etsy. So when I saw this simply sweet wreath featured on Fudge Ripple I knew I had to share … Read More...
Holiday Kissing Ball
How to Ship Cookies
Find an information packed lesson in how to ship cookies for the holidays HERE at Chow.
Tutorial: Peppermint throw pillow
Char from Crap I’ve Made shares a tutorial and template for making this Christmas candy throw pillow. The round pillow is appliqued with a peppermint swirl design, which she shares a template for. Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Doily Christmas ornaments
Melissa Goodsell from One Crafty Mumma shows how to put doilies to pretty use on stuffed star Christmas ornaments. The lacy doily gives the look of a snowflake. A large doily will cover the entire star; a small doily can … Read More...