RSSCRAFT Newsletter for November 30, 2007
Modern Paper Ornaments, Peppermint Fairy Stitchette, Kokeshi Doll Ornament, Hanukkah Crafts for Kids, Yo-Yo Advent Calendar Tutorial, Felted Recycled Sweater Flower Wreath, HOW TO Make an Advent Calendar, Homemade Truffles, Santa Lucia Clothespin Doll Kits by Alicia Paulson
Hi Crafters,
The holidays are our favorite time of year! We filled this newsletter with some of the best craft projects for you to make, like advent calendars, ornaments, wreaths, and festive decorations. From crafting your own truffles to modern paper ornaments that can double as decorative mobiles, it's time to officially get crafting for the holidays!
Cheers,
Natalie Zee Drieu
Senior Editor, CRAFT
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From the CRAFT Blog
Modern Paper Ornaments
Derek and Lauren on design*sponge show you how to make modern paper ornaments that are easy to make and also translate into a stunning mobile decoration. Link.
Peppermint Fairy Stitchette
Hillary Lang of Wee Wondefuls has a new embroidery Stitchette! The Peppermint Fairy Stitchette embroidery patterns feature the Peppermint Fairy and her friends - polar bear, gingerbread pals, penguin, deer and gingerbread mouse house. The perfect embellishment for holiday gifts. Just $8 at Wee Wonderfuls. Link.
Kokeshi Doll Ornament
Zakka Life shows you how to make an easy Kokeshi Doll Ornament made from a wooden clothes pin. Link.
Hanukkah Crafts for Kids
Kids Craft Weekly has a some fun Hanukkah crafts that kids can easily make like this simple Menorah card made from dried pasta. Link.
Yo-Yo Advent Calendar Tutorial
Sunshine's Creations shows you how to make a yo-yo advent calender. Looks amazing! Link.
Felted Recycled Sweater Flower Wreath
Betz White finished up her recycled sweater wreath just in time for holiday decor. You can use her felted brooch tutorial if you wan to make a wreath like this. Link.
HOW TO - Make an Advent Calendar
Jenny B. Harris of Allsorts shares her pattern and step-by-step instructions for making your very own advent calendar, just in time for the holidays. Link.
Homemade Truffles
Here's something simply delicious you can make as a special treat for holiday parties or holiday gifts. The Occasional Chocolate has a tasty recipe on how to make these beautiful homemade truffles. Link.
Santa Lucia Clothespin Doll Kits by Alicia Paulson
Are you at all familiar with Santa Lucia Day? I wasn't, but it turns out it's a traditional Scandinavian festival celebrated on December 13 all around the world. Who knew? Posie Gets Cozy blogger Alicia Paulson knew, and she has created these beautiful Santa Lucia clothespin doll kits to help folks celebrate. Each kit contains supplies (doll parts, fabric, pipecleaners, custom paints, varnish and glitter, etc.) enough to make five gorgeous little dolls. Check out her website for more info on the holiday and to purchase kits. Link.
CRAFT: The First Year Collector's Box Set
In this special limited re-release, all 4 volumes of CRAFT's first year are combined in a Special Edition boxed Collector's Set. Included are the Premiere Issue, Creative Clones, Japan Style, and Costumes, with enough step-by-step projects between them to keep you crafting all year long. The slip case is also available on its own, if you have the first volumes and want to preserve them.
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