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Use Your Cricut to Make Cute Drink Charms

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A surprising talent of the Cricut Explore is its ability to cut through even balsa wood. Albion Gould has instructions for how to use this ability to make drink markers for those times when you have multiple wine glasses and need to know whose is whose. The ones in the blog are woodland-themed, but depending on your party theme and templates available, there are infinite options available. If you don’t have a Cricut, or balsa wood, the charms can be made of any material then hang them as instructed in the blog.

Click here for full instructions and project photos.

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Christmas Poinsettia Candle Cozy Crochet Pattern – A Pretty Little Holiday Make for Battery Tea Lights

If you love adding little handmade touches to your Christmas decorating, this Christmas Poinsettia Candle Cozy from CraftBits is such a pretty project. It is festive, eye-catching, and just the sort of small crochet make that can add a lovely pop of holiday color to a table, shelf, or mantel.

What I really like about this pattern is that it feels special without being overwhelming. It is a sweet seasonal project for dressing up battery tea lights, and the poinsettia design gives it that classic Christmas look that never gets old. It would be gorgeous as part of a holiday centerpiece or made up in a few sets for decorating around the house.

You might have seen this one featured on Crochet.CraftGossip before, and it is easy to see why it is worth another look. It is cheerful, decorative, and a lovely way to bring a little crochet into your Christmas styling without taking on a huge project.

If you are in the mood for a small festive make, this one is definitely a pretty pick.

Featured Project: Christmas Poinsettia Candle Cozy – Free Crochet Pattern