Christmas Crafts Links & Discussion

[Merry Christmas Darling]

Last year I made some reusable gift bags. I hope to make more this year. Today I'm painting some wood snowmen that come unassembled, unpainted in a kit. I never did this before. I guess I'll find out if I have any skill at this.

Gift bags:

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy27/DiademRose/Christmas2010027-1.jpg

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy27/DiademRose/Christmas%20Crafts/Christmas2010115-1.jpg

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy27/DiademRose/Christmas%20Crafts/Christmas2010112-1.jpg

Here's a card that I made:

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy27/DiademRose/Christmas%20Crafts/CardsImadein2010006-1.jpg

A Wallhanging:

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy27/DiademRose/Christmas%20Crafts/Christmas_Joy.jpg


An ornament:

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy27/DiademRose/Christmas%20Crafts/Christmas_Mouse.jpg

(All made by Linda)

[Merry Christmas Darling]

Some links:

Vintage Holiday Templates
http://christmas.tipnut.com/1561/vintage-holiday-templates/

To decorate cheaply in 2011, I would make paper ornaments:

http://www.google.com/search?tbm=isch&hl....6l3156l0.7.8l15

If that link doesn't work, I'd go to Google and type "paper ornaments."

These can be made from old cards:

http://www.marthastewart.com/273222/holiday-card-ornaments

These don't take as much time:

http://tctliebel.typepad.com/life_as_we_live_it/2010/11/paper-ornaments.html

If you feel that you are artistic, you could try these:

http://www.bhg.com/christmas/ornaments/paper-snowman-christmas-tree-ornaments/

I love these:

http://copy-craft.blogspot.com/2010/10/christmas-craft-paper-ornaments.html

http://christmas.tipjunkie.com/paper-bird-ornaments-paper-craft/

Now it's your turn to share links!:christmastree:

[Greetings !]

Great Links Marshmallow World !

I've always made these:
http://papernerds.blogspot.com/2008/10/paper-ornaments.html

I've always wanted to try these:
http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2007/12/3d_paper_ornaments.html

But this looks more my speed:
http://whipup.net/2008/12/19/paper-heart-ornament/

[Merry Christmas Darling]

Great Links Marshmallow World !

I've always made these:
http://papernerds.blogspot.com/2008/10/paper-ornaments.html

I've always wanted to try these:
http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2007/12/3d_paper_ornaments.html

But this looks more my speed:
http://whipup.net/2008/12/19/paper-heart-ornament/

Thank you for the links! That first one looks hard, but here's a beautiful way to use those:

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy27/DiademRose/Christmas%20Crafts/Christmas-wreath-craft-decorate-pap.jpg

[Greetings !]

Thank you for the links! That first one looks hard, but here's a beautiful way to use those:

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy27/DiademRose/Christmas%20Crafts/Christmas-wreath-craft-decorate-pap.jpg

Oh, lovely Marshmallow World! Thanks for that grand idea -brilliant!
And the German Stars are easy as pie...
http://www.craftideas.info/html/german_star_instructions.html

It's so nice to meet another christmas crafter!

[Merry Christmas Darling]

Oh, lovely Marshmallow World! Thanks for that grand idea -brilliant!
And the German Stars are easy as pie...
http://www.craftideas.info/html/german_star_instructions.html

Thank you!




It's so nice to meet another christmas crafter!

Likewise!

http://www.craftideas.info/html/german_star_wreath_c.html

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy27/DiademRose/Christmas%20Crafts/Christmas-wreath-craft-decorate-pap.jpg
http://www.goodhousekeeping.com/home/holiday-ideas/easy-holiday-wreaths

[Merry Christmas Darling]

Paper Christmas Wreath Tutorial
http://theredthreadblog.blogspot.com/2008/11/paper-christmas-wreath-tutorial.html

Cute Tiny Stars
http://www.origami-resource-center.com/lucky-star.html

Designer Series Paper Christmas Wreathshttp://twofriendsstamping.typepad.com/two-friends-stamping/2009/12/designer-series-paper-christmas-wreaths.html

Poinsettia Christmas Ornamenthttp://www.favecrafts.com/Ornaments/Poinsettia-Christmas-Ornament

Cinnamon Applesauce Ornamentshttp://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy27/DiademRose/Christmas%20Trees/Christmas%20Dividers/ChristmasGingerbread_2.jpg
http://www.mevsthehouse.com/how-to-make-cinnamon-applesauce-ornaments-homemade-ornament-recipe

[ornamentmaven]

You two have inspired me to stop by the craft store today!

[HollyJolly]

There are some neat ideas to do with jars at...

http://www.freshpreserving.com/tools/crafts/winter-crafts.aspx

I think some of my fellow church ladies and I are going to make some of these and fill with Christmas goodies to give to some of the elderly and shut-ins around our neighborhood...:elf1:

[SnowAngel]

I want to do crafts but don't know where to start. I want to do something that's not time consuming and good for beginners.

[Greetings !]

Paper Christmas Wreath Tutorial
http://theredthreadblog.blogspot.com/2008/11/paper-christmas-wreath-tutorial.html
This wreath is AWESOME! I have to make one - thanks Marshmallow World. Where do you find such great sites?

[Greetings !]

I want to do crafts but don't know where to start. I want to do something that's not time consuming and good for beginners.
I love it! :rudolph: Can't wait to see what you make.

[Merry Christmas Darling]

This wreath is AWESOME! I have to make one - thanks Marshmallow World. Where do you find such great sites?

I'm always searching the internet, but sometimes I click on a virushttp://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy27/DiademRose/Smiley%20Images/christmas_bulb_smiley.gif ....Eewww!

[Merry Christmas Darling]

I love enviromentally friendly Furoshiki:

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy27/DiademRose/Christmas%20Gifts/MiniFuroshikiatkeepingthechristmasspiritalive365do tblogspotdotcom.jpg

http://keepingthechristmasspiritalive365.blogspot.com/2010/11/its-wrap.html

[Merry Christmas Darling]

Christmas Ornament Dough Recipes for Christmas Crafts

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy27/DiademRose/Smiley%20Images/viannen_10.gif

Salt Bread Dough, White Ornament Clay, and Cinnamon-Applesauce Craft Dough

These recipes were found in The Rainy Day Activity Book by Jennifer Rader (Doubleday, NY, 1995) and at www.marthastewart.com.

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/96056/christmas_ornament_dough_recipes_for.html?cat=30

[Merry Christmas Darling]

Does anyone else do crafts?

[*Snowflake*]

Does anyone else do crafts?

yes I do, I have already made something:elf1:

[Merry Christmas Darling]

yes I do, I have already made something:elf1:

Cool! :elf3: Is what you made a secret?

[HollyJolly]

I make Christmas wreaths, table arrangements and swags...anything Christmas is up my ally! Love it!!! :dance:

[Merry Christmas Darling]

I make Christmas wreaths, table arrangements and swags...anything Christmas is up my ally! Love it!!! :dance:

Oh, that sounds wonderful! Do you sell them?

[HollyJolly]

Oh, that sounds wonderful! Do you sell them?

Yes, I do! Last year was my first year trying this, but I loved it...I always love decorating, and my house just ran out of room, so this was a good way to keep my creative juices flowing, even when I ran out of room at home! :home:

[Merry Christmas Darling]

Yes, I do! Last year was my first year trying this, but I loved it...I always love decorating, and my house just ran out of room, so this was a good way to keep my creative juices flowing, even when I ran out of room at home! :home:


Very cool!

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy27/DiademRose/Christmas%20Graphics/ChristmasShelf.gif

[*Snowflake*]

Cool! :elf3: Is what you made a secret?

I made Christmas card and wooden reindeer and now I have to paint it in red:rudolph:

[Merry Christmas Darling]

I made Christmas card and wooden reindeer and now I have to paint it in red:rudolph:

Yay! Post pics when you can. :snowman:

[*Snowflake*]

Yay! Post pics when you can. :snowman:

sure:santa:

[Merry Christmas Darling]

Well, I decided to try something easy! I'm making tri-bead candy canes!

http://www.allfreecrafts.com/christmas/beaded-wreath.shtml

[Merry Christmas Darling]

Cute Reindeer:

I hadn't realized that papers chains could be slightly different than the ones we made in school.


http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy27/DiademRose/Christmas%20Crafts/reindeer-paper-chain.jpg


http://www.easy-child-crafts.com/preschool-christmas-craft-idea.html

[Merry Christmas Darling]

I want to do crafts but don't know where to start. I want to do something that's not time consuming and good for beginners.

Beads and pipe cleaners are about as easy as it can get! Have you made the beaded candy canes that I just gave a link for? I made my first one today. I had seen them for years. They can be dressed up with bows.

[Merry Christmas Darling]

Several pages of cheap and easy crafts:

http://www.edmonton.ca/for_residents/Reuse_Ideas_for_a_Traditional__tree.pdf

[*Snowflake*]

thanks for the link:elf3:

[mikaldinho]

I have some small decorations that I made several years back out of pipe cleaners, glue and paper :)

I have an angel made out of them which I put on top of my Xmas tree every year!

[Merry Christmas Darling]

Does anyone crochet?

See photo in Too BEAUTIFUL For Words thread.

http://www.allthingschristmas.com/forum/showthread.php?p=60831#post60831

[*Snowflake*]

I made this tree today:santa:

http://img9.imageshack.us/img9/2794/dsc02945xxd.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/9/dsc02945xxd.jpg/)

don't know how to turn image:sad elf:

[MinnesotaMike]

rotate it in photobucket, or wherever you store it.

[*Snowflake*]

rotate it in photobucket, or wherever you store it.

I tried but when I copied link is still like this:elf2:

[MinnesotaMike]

The only thing I can think of is try it again, and re-save the pic. You will have multiple copies, but one should be correct.

[mikaldinho]

I made this tree today:santa:

http://img9.imageshack.us/img9/2794/dsc02945xxd.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/9/dsc02945xxd.jpg/)

don't know how to turn image:sad elf:


That looks awesome!

[tinkerbell2]

I made this tree today:santa:

http://img9.imageshack.us/img9/2794/dsc02945xxd.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/9/dsc02945xxd.jpg/)

don't know how to turn image:sad elf:

Hey, that is one lovely looking tree *Snowflake*....:elf3:

[*Snowflake*]

That looks awesome!


Hey, that is one lovely looking tree *Snowflake*....:elf3:

Thank you:elf3:

[Merry Christmas Darling]

I made this tree today:santa:

http://img9.imageshack.us/img9/2794/dsc02945xxd.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/9/dsc02945xxd.jpg/)

don't know how to turn image:sad elf:

Hey, that's pretty cool!

[Merry Christmas Darling]

My latest sewing project:


http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy27/DiademRose/Christmas%20Crafts/Christmas2011012-1.jpg

[TheWire]

^ That's very nice. How long did it take you?

[Merry Christmas Darling]

^ That's very nice. How long did it take you?

It's hard to say because I got interrupted a few times. I'm thinking that it would take me an hour to cut out and sew without interruptions. There are three pieces of fabric and lots of zigzag stitches. I've always been slow. Others could do it faster.

[TheWire]

Only one hour? Woosh. Good job! I remember it used to take me Mum three months to make a scarf.

[Merry Christmas Darling]

Only one hour? Woosh. Good job! I remember it used to take me Mum three months to make a scarf.

It takes me three months after I buy the fabric to get motivated most of the time.

[ornamentmaven]

MW - whatn will you use these bags for? Are they in place of gift bags?

[Merry Christmas Darling]

MW - whatn will you use these bags for? Are they in place of gift bags?

Yes, I'm saving the planet and saving money. I'll reuse them again and again except the ones I send to friends; friends can reuse them. Now if I had children at home, I couldn't put them under the tree until time to open presents. Last year I asked the grandkids to return the bags to me. Also, last year, I put Lincoln Log canisters in king size pillowcases and tied a knot.

[Merry Christmas Darling]

A huge flat piece of fabric with hemmed edges can be used for Furoshiki:

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy27/DiademRose/Christmas%20Gifts/Furoshiki.jpg

[tinkerbell2]

My latest sewing project:


http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy27/DiademRose/Christmas%20Crafts/Christmas2011012-1.jpg

Nice idea and it looks fantastic, MW..:elf3:

[ornamentmaven]

Yes, I'm saving the planet and saving money. I'll reuse them again and again except the ones I send to friends; friends can reuse them. Now if I had children at home, I couldn't put them under the tree until time to open presents. Last year I asked the grandkids to return the bags to me. Also, last year, I put Lincoln Log canisters in king size pillowcases and tied a knot.

Thats so green of you. I would do the same if my old sewing machine was working properly

[*Snowflake*]

My latest sewing project:


http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy27/DiademRose/Christmas%20Crafts/Christmas2011012-1.jpg

looks really nice Marshmallow World:elf3:
How many of them you have already made?

[tinkerbell2]

Lovely bags, MW..:elf3:

I might do something like that myself..:elf1:

[Merry Christmas Darling]

looks really nice Marshmallow World:elf3:
How many of them you have already made?

I made three last year and only one (so far) this year. I intend to make more.

Today I went to the fabric store, bought more fabric and thread, then went over to the department store (J. C. Penney) and they had their Christmas ornaments out. They had these fabric birds with felt flowers on their backs. I think I should make some of those, too.


http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy27/DiademRose/Smiley%20Images/sewing_smiley2.gif

[Merry Christmas Darling]

Lovely bags, MW..:elf3:

Thanks.




I might do something like that myself..:elf1:

It's almost addictive.

[Merry Christmas Darling]

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy27/DiademRose/Christmas%20Crafts/ChristmasVZWraps.jpg

http://www.etsy.com/listing/78108000/large-christmas-gift-bag-in-green

[Xmasflora]

over on www. craftster.org I was viewing the 12 days of christmas swap gallery
of previous years for ideas , lots to see , :familytree:
basically it is homemade gifts and shop bought gifts 78 in total from small items to big :christmastree:

[Merry Christmas Darling]

Sparkle Ball:

http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/sf/lighting/how-to-make-a-sparkle-ball-038993

http://www.sparkleball.com/make.htm

[ChristmasFairy]

Does anyone crochet?

See photo in Too BEAUTIFUL For Words thread.

http://www.allthingschristmas.com/forum/showthread.php?p=60831#post60831I haven't crocheted in years !!!! .... but one year I did an entire tree with cross stitch decorations

[Merry Christmas Darling]

I haven't crocheted in years !!!! .... but one year I did an entire tree with cross stitch decorations

:elf3: I used to do a lot of counted cross stitch.

[Merry Christmas Darling]

I made another little bag. Next time I need to cut the ribbon longer.

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy27/DiademRose/Christmas%20Crafts/o31C451E2-1.jpg

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy27/DiademRose/Linda/WhiteChristmas-linda.gif

[Merry Christmas Darling]

You're probably getting bored with the bags. I bought a kit and made this:

[Merry Christmas Darling]

I'm back to sewing gift bags. Here's one I made today for a baby's first birthday gift:

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy27/DiademRose/Crafts/o31C45502-1.jpg

[*Snowflake*]

I have some ideas for Christmas,can't wait to have enough time to making it:elf3:

[deragoku]

Is basically a homemade gift shop to buy presents 78 small.

[SnowAngel]

I have some ideas for Christmas,can't wait to have enough time to making it:elf3:

there's no time like the present :gelf:

[MinnesotaMike]

there's no time like the present :gelf:

YEP! I just picked up some supplies for this year's outdoor display! I always need small things like zip ties, extension cords, etc...

[SnowAngel]

YEP! I just picked up some supplies for this year's outdoor display! I always need small things like zip ties, extension cords, etc...

Great! Adding anything different this year?

[Merry Christmas Darling]

So what is everyone up to this year?

[angelpugs2]

These are all wonderful as i'll be going into our woods and collecting things to do my own country christmas decor thanks for the sites i'll be checking those out as well.:elf3:5394

[*Snowflake*]

These are all wonderful as i'll be going into our woods and collecting things to do my own country christmas decor thanks for the sites i'll be checking those out as well.:elf3:5394

yes I also had plans to go to the woods this weekend but unfortunately I will have to wait for some other day.

[ornamentmaven]

My pine tree didn't produce any pinecones this year - so I will have to go find some elsewhere! Usually there are hundreds of them lying around the yard.

[Merry Christmas Darling]

Your poor pine trees. Were they lacking rainfall?

My first copies of Treasure Island and Huckleberry Finn still have some blue-spruce needles scattered in the pages. They smell of Christmas still.
- Charlton Heston

[ChristmasFairy]

Does anyone else do crafts?I do ..... mainly Christmas and Easter :santa1:

[ornamentmaven]

Your poor pine trees. Were they lacking rainfall?

My first copies of Treasure Island and Huckleberry Finn still have some blue-spruce needles scattered in the pages. They smell of Christmas still.
- Charlton Heston

Oh yes - very,very dry summer

[tinkerbell2]

Some lovely Christmas tree's..

http://homeklondike.com/2011/10/28/fresh-ideas-for-christmas-tree-decorating/

http://www.hometrendesign.com/traditional-christmas-tree-decorating-ideas

[Merry Christmas Darling]

Some lovely Christmas tree's..

http://homeklondike.com/2011/10/28/fresh-ideas-for-christmas-tree-decorating/


I like the sixth one and the last two!

[Merry Christmas Darling]

Some lovely Christmas tree's..

http://www.hometrendesign.com/traditional-christmas-tree-decorating-ideas

I love a lot of those rooms! The trees I like best are #1, 6, 10, 19, and 20.

[tinkerbell2]

Yeah, there really nice...just wish I had a bigger room..

I like this one..

http://ndekor.com/white-christmas-tree-decorating-ideas.html/white-christmas-tree-decorating-ideas-13

[tinkerbell2]

This is a lovely simple one..

http://ndekor.com/white-christmas-tree-decorating-ideas.html/white-christmas-tree-decorating-ideas-14

[ornamentmaven]

This is a lovely simple one..

http://ndekor.com/white-christmas-tree-decorating-ideas.html/white-christmas-tree-decorating-ideas-14

Very Pretty!

[Merry Christmas Darling]

Yeah, there really nice...just wish I had a bigger room..

I like this one..

http://ndekor.com/white-christmas-tree-decorating-ideas.html/white-christmas-tree-decorating-ideas-13

I hear you about a bigger room! This tree would look great with your decor!

[Merry Christmas Darling]

Make a star:

http://www.goodhousekeeping.com/cm/goodhousekeeping/data/ghk-star-point-template-1210.pdf

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy27/DiademRose/Christmas%20Trees/Christmas%20Dividers/Gold_Stars_Divider.gif

[Merry Christmas Darling]

If you are dreaming of a RED Christmas, look at this:
http://www.red-brolly.com/red-brolly/2012/09/the-wish-quilt-block-four.html

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy27/DiademRose/Christmas%20Trees/Christmas%20Dividers/ChristmasDivider2-1.gif

[*Snowflake*]

beautiful,thank you:elf3:

[ornamentmaven]

If you are dreaming of a RED Christmas, look at this:
http://www.red-brolly.com/red-brolly/2012/09/the-wish-quilt-block-four.html

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy27/DiademRose/Christmas%20Trees/Christmas%20Dividers/ChristmasDivider2-1.gif

Oh MW, I would love to make that the top of my Christmas newsletter

[Merry Christmas Darling]

Oh MW, I would love to make that the top of my Christmas newsletter

I'm proud of you for doing a Christmas newsletter! I think I've only done that once.

[Merry Christmas Darling]

Make your package match your cookie gift:

http://cuteandsome.blogspot.com/2011/12/dont-just-give-cookies.html

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy27/DiademRose/Christmas%20Trees/Christmas%20Dividers/gingerbread-borders.jpghttp://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy27/DiademRose/Christmas%20Trees/Christmas%20Dividers/gingerbread-borders.jpghttp://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy27/DiademRose/Christmas%20Trees/Christmas%20Dividers/gingerbread-borders.jpghttp://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy27/DiademRose/Christmas%20Trees/Christmas%20Dividers/gingerbread-borders.jpg

[ChantelleJoy]

MW - these are all brilliant, and thanks for sharing! If you want to start a new thread for each new project, feel free to do it here in the new Crafts & Recipes forum. I've moved this thread over so everyone knows where to find it!