Gift Wrap Idea: Cake Ribbon
Bugs and Fishes shares this brilliant idea for dressing up gift wrapping by using cake ribbon.
Holiday Projects
Squirrel feet earrings
I know I’m not the only one around here who has a soft spot for creative taxidermy – and who could not have their heart stolen completely by this gift of lovely squirrel feet earrings? Via Craftastrophe
Plastic Water Bottles Become Sparkly Star Decorations
The folks at esprit cabane show readers how to make these wintry stars from the bottoms of plastic water bottles.
A.M. Eye Candy – Solstice/Advent Calendar Work In Progress
I’m swooning over this woodland count down calendar from Green Kitchen. She’s still working on it, and deciding how to use it, but it is shaping up beautifully. With tiny rock pockets to store goodies, and wee felted owls perched inside it is simply gorgeous no matter how it’s used.
HOW TO – Beeswax Candles from Sheets
When my kids were smaller, we had some really fun craft parties. I especially liked helping kids make holiday presents for their parents; projects like these easy beeswax candles were a great success! Check out this Wikipedia article on beeswax, too. Via Crafting a Green World
Woven Wheat Ornaments
Fans of Diane Gilleland (of Crafty Pod, CraftStylish and more) have enjoyed stories of her mother’s crafty influence in some of Diane’s podcasts and blog posts. I always love listening to or reading about their crafty adventures together, and find their sweet relationship heartwarming. While Diane’s mom, Pam, may have been responsible for inspiring her […]
HOW TO – Turkey Treats
Make and Takes shares a cute Thanksgiving project that would be perfect for the kiddy table–some fun little turkey-shaped treat bags.
