Christmas – Page 79 – Craft Gossip

Marshmallow Wonderland Vignette

November 28, 2011 by Amanda Formaro

First off, I want this at my house. Don’t you? It’s beautiful! You can get full tutorials for all the trees and the gorgeous submway art sign at Today’s Fabulous Finds — Marshmallow Wonderland Vignette {6 Tutorials}.

Mini Advent felt Stockings tutorial

November 28, 2011 by Linda Lanese

This is the cutest idea that will make your children more interested in the Advent season; because these mini stockings are just large enough to hold a small gift or sweet for each of the 24 days of Advent. The … Read More...

Tutorial: Santa and reindeer photo props

November 28, 2011 by Anne Weaver

If you’re feeling blah about taking your family’s Christmas photos this year, why infuse some fun into the shoot with Santa or reindeer props? Sweetie Pie Bakery shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make them out of … Read More...

Tutorial: Felt babe

November 28, 2011 by Denise Felton

A new DIY ornament from vintage umbrella: the babe in the manger. See the tute.

Easy Gingerbread House How-tos

November 28, 2011 by Meaghan Mountford

This gingerbread house from Ladies Home Journal is labeled as “easy,” and given they start off with a stove-top gingerbread, I think perhaps they are on to something. Find the slideshow HERE.

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Dressed Up Glass Ornaments

November 27, 2011 by Amanda Formaro

I love these ornaments featured over at Country Living. There’s a slideshow with several different ideas. — Easy to Make Christmas Ornament Crafts– Homemade Christmas Tree Ornament Craft Ideas – Country Living.

Santa’s Belly Ornaments – Take 2

November 27, 2011 by Amanda Formaro

Do you remember two years when I made those Santa belly ornaments from red glass ball ornies (link below)? Well this year I found a fun twist using clear ornies and curled scrapbook paper! Fun! 🙂 Get the how to … Read More...

Felt Christmas Trees a tutorial

November 27, 2011 by Linda Lanese

Rachel of “Lines Across My Face” has a wonderful felt Christmas tree tutorial to share with us. She made four felt Christmas trees, one for each member of her family. Rachel says that the trees are very easy to … Read More...

How to upcycle a strawberry basket

November 27, 2011 by Stefanie Girard

If you buy your strawberries in those cute little green baskets and tend to save them thinking you can re-use them someday, well someday has come with help of the clever crafter Carolyn of the blog Homework. She has a … Read More...

C’est Noel Chart

November 27, 2011 by Connie Barwick

The Sampler Girl posted this vintage-looking free chart a few days ago, but I didn’t want you to miss it.

Beaded Ribbon Edging Tutorial

November 27, 2011 by Connie Barwick

As you are making ornaments this year, you may be looking for a new way to finish off your mini-pillow ones and It’s Daffycat has a great tutorial for beaded ribbon edging.

Snowman Macaroons and Meringue Snowflakes

November 27, 2011 by Meaghan Mountford

Hee hee, love the little plaid scarf. Make snowman macaroons HERE at Ladies Home Journal and meringue snowflakes HERE.

Mutilated gingerbread

November 27, 2011 by Denise Felton

Bless their hearts! Of course these cookie people are screaming in horror. Look closely–they’ve lost limbs to nibblers! Go to the blog of their creator, Crooked Sister, to see more and get the link to the Etsy listing. But … Read More...

Gift idea: Easy child’s lap quilt

November 26, 2011 by Scarlett Burroughs

Donna at Quilt in Progress came up with a way to make a child’s quilt so that it goes together in under two hours. Brilliant! Go HERE to see how she did it.

Felt Glitter Trees

November 26, 2011 by Amanda Formaro

These Christmas trees make a beautiful decoration for your mantle or tablescape. I found these at Lorajean’s Magazine,: my christmas mantle. She has the tutorial here.