Monday, December 7, 2009

Double the crafty links today!

It's the first week of December, so it's time you got cracking on those holiday crafts. Here are some winter treasures to get started with.




Winterscape Needlepoint Ornaments


Create a needlepoint ornament with these Winterscape printable patterns. Cheryl Fall has your pattern and how-to.


Antique Christmas Scraps


Use these great looking antique Santa illustrations to use on all your paper
projects-- scrapbooks, cards, ornaments and newsletters!


Knit Tinsel


If you can make an I-cord, you can use a fancy eyelash yarn to make knit tinsel in no time for your hearth or holiday tree. Sarah E. White shows you how.


Shrink Plastic Necklace


Use shrink plastic to create unique charms to make necklaces and other items of jewelry. These are quick to make and are perfect for last minute gifts!


Sweater Holiday Lighting


Make a light-up Christmas tree using an old sweater and a little know-how form the Sweater Surgery blog.


Printable Paper Sleigh


A Printable Sleigh to fill with goodies. This sleigh fits dolls house scale dolls, but it also stands nicely behind most commercial reindeer figures to make a table decoration. You can print it in the colors shown, or use the template to construct your own sleigh in the color you want.


Peace Cross Stitch


One message during the holidays that everyone can agree with is 'Peace'. Create this simple cross stitch with the free pattern and instructions from Connie G. Barwick.


Draw a Santa


Decorate cards, tags and more when you learn how to sketch the perfect Santa from Helen South.


Glittery Wood and Wire Snowman Earrings


These super easy snowmen earrings are a whimsical design that even the beginning jewelry maker can create.


Ribbon Wreath Craft


Find out how you can create a unique wreath using pieces of ribbon. By looking at this finished project, you will never believe how easy it is!


Holiday Pear Quilt


Create a pear quilt as a holiday gift or just to spruce up the place. Cyndi Lavin at the Mixed Media Blog has your tips and instructions.


Cuttlebugged Christmas Cards


These quick Christmas cards were made using my Sissix Big Shot, ProvoCraft Christmas Tree embossing folder, Versamark inks and embellishments. Get the instructions at the Firenze Cards blog.


Christmas Card Art Worksheet


Make a watercolor Christmas Card out of a cathedral rose window without all that pesky drawing. Just print this outline from Marion Boddy-Evans on a sheet of watercolor paper using waterproof ink.


Want to Join Make it Merry to show off your holiday crafts? We will showcase your crafts and recipes of all holiday traditions. Learn more.

Farm Girl Roots, City Girl Style

Linda built a house--a gingerbread house, that is! Check out photos and learn more about this party concept that's taking Chicago by storm!

Mixed Media Artist
One of Cyndi's readers shared a fabulous craft idea using her own custom-printed fabric...and you can do it too!

Craftside-A behind-the-scenes peek at a crafty world
The 19 Days of Holiday Goodness Giveaways is in full swing, leave your answer to the day's question and you are entered to win a free book and while you're there check out how to make a Christmas tree from a tomato cage, some cool Steampunk jewelry, a ribbon wreath, and a great beer and turkey leftover recipe.

The Artful Crafter
A bead spinner is not required, but certainly recommended, to make a beautiful seed bead Christmas tree like this one created by Sharon.

The Impatient Crafter
Madge is feeling Retrofabulous this holiday season! Check out this vintage inspired mixed media jewelry project idea!

About Family Crafts
Check out these creative gift wrapping ideas. You simply cannot give someone a fabulous homemade gift using ordinary, store-bought wrapping paper. You can easily and quickly personalize the wrap as well as the gift.

Aileen's Musings
Looking for Christmas card ideas? Aileen shares her idea using a Starbucks coffee sleeve and challenges you...

Crafty Princess Diaries
A light tent can make all the difference when photographing your crafts.

That should get your creative juices flowing!


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