Needles-n-Pins Stitcheries: Pine Cone Ornament Tutorial

I don't know when all of you put your trees up and decorating them, but I like to wait for about 10 days before Christmas. Even if you do it earlier you can still make theses really cute pine cone elves ornaments for your tree. I found them on Martha Stewart. I think I will have to make these for my grandkids. 

Happy crafting!

Colleen :)

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Kidz Korner - Popsicle Stick Christmas Trees

Kidz LOVE making and decorating for Christmas. These Popsicle Stick  Christmas Trees may need a little adult help but the little ones will have lots of fun making them and displaying them. I suggest putting their names and dates on the back and in years to come when the kidz are decorating for their own families, you can give them to them for the grands to enjoy! Pop on over to One Little Project blog for the full tutorial and variations on the decorating. Simply click on the photo above.

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Kidz Korner - Candy Cane Christmas Mouse

Kidz not only love to craft but they also like to give little gifts to their friends and schoolmates. Why not gather up the supplies needed and start making some of these adorable Candy Cane Christmas Mice? Make a bunch for your Christmas tree as well! For the full tutorial with lots of pics, simply visit Shannon at Sewing Barefoot by clicking on the photo above.

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Snowflake Saturday - Grandma Jennie's

Our next Snowflake Saturday features Grandma Jennie's Snowflake pattern from Kara of Petals to Picots. Can you see a few beads crocheted into this snowflake to add a little extra bling? Either way, it is a very pretty snowflake. For the complete tutorial, click on the image above and work up a few this weekend!

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Snowflake Saturday - Six-Point Century

Over the next few Saturdays, I will be linking to some beautiful Snowflake tutorials. Perfect for your holiday tree, to use on your gift packaging, hang in your windows to catch the sun rays or whatever ways you decide. Did you notice the little hearts around the center? I'm thinking these can be used for Valentine ornaments also! What do you think?

To kick off our Snowflake Saturday is this gorgeous Six-Point Century Snowflake designed by Deborah at Snowcatcher. To start creating your own Snowflake ornament, click on the photo below for the complete directions written in both US and British Terminology.

 

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Needles-n-Pins Stitcheries: Dreaming of a Primitive Christmas

I am partial to primitive décor as maybe some of you are also. I like to decorate with antiques and primitives and at Christmas time I like to decorate with nature as my guide.

These ideas are a few ideas that I picked up from reading The Country Register the other day. So if you like greenery, pinecones and twigs, you can use them in your displays.


Fresh Greenery:

There are many ways to incorporate fresh greenery into your displays. Cut sprigs of evergreen or pick up some from your local shop and add to trenchers, bowls, baskets and crocks. Tuck greenery in or around pewter, redware or yellowware in exiting displays giving it a simple, yet elegant touch.


Wreaths:

The wreath has an important place in the history of Christmas. The circle shape of the wreath is made to represent Christ's eternal love, strength and the creation of new life. Evergreens are commonly used in the construction of the wreath. Try using fresh herbs, pinecones or dried apples instead. They will add primitive and country charm to your home.

Garland:

Popcorn and cranberry garlands are fun and easy to make! They will also give your tree old-time charm. 

Primitive Ornaments:

 

 

Trim your tree with handmade ornaments this Christmas. They add to the specialness of your Christmas tree.  These ornaments like the ones from PaxtonValleyFolkArt are perfect to put on your tree.

So if you decorate prim, country, rustic or whatever just use some greenery and pinecones to add to your decorating.

 

 

Have fun decorating!!  :)

 

 

Colleen

 

 

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Needles-n-Pins Stitcheries: Christmas Candy Ornament

Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year! It is also a great time to make handmade ornaments. These fun and quick tree ornaments are easy to make and can be eaten or just add to your tree. 

What you will need:

• 1 package of peppermint candies candies
• 1 package of red hot cinnamon candy's or other red round candies
• 1 can of frosting
• 1 strip of Christmas ribbon

How you make it:

1. Unwrap as many peppermint candies as you wish. You can make a small wreath or a large wreath.

2. Place a dab of frosting to act as "glue" between each peppermint (make sure you put enough frosting to make sure they are glued)

3.  Glue small red candies to the wreath with the frosting.

4. Let the wreath sit for a couple hours to allow frosting to harden.

5. Once the wreath has hardened, tie Christmas ribbon on to hang from the tree. 

Now you can hang it on the tree or if you want eat it! This is a good craft project that you can do with your kids or grandkids! 

Have fun! :)

Colleen 

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Jacquie's Up-Cycle Nation: Hostess Gifts

It's party season!  Beloved friends and family members are hard at work preparing festive feasts and readying heart-warming homes for merry laughter. 

This year reward your special hosts with an up-cycled gift to show your appreciation.

These Etsy up-cyclers make extraordinary gifts from the recycle bin and cast-off clutter.

 

 

 The gift of a re-Lit candle from LindasOtherLife not only delights the receiver but proceeds from these up-cycled wine bottle candles help to support local literacy initiatives in this retired teacher's community.  Once the candle has burned down, the holder becomes a drinking glass and the gift of literacy lives on.

Up-cycled wool reigns supreme at aliciatodd!  Vibrant colored ornaments fashioned from felted sweaters make bright and cheery hostess gifts so pretty they won't be packed away at the end of the season.

Wine always makes a perfect hostess gift but add whimsy with a gift from GulfCoasters and no one will ever look at a cork the same way again.  The imagination and ingenuity make this Etsy store a must-shop this season.

These aren't your mother's pearls!  Ok maybe they are- but they have been updated to modern chic and oh-sooooo-fab!  TheOpulentSquid repurposes old pearl strands into drool-worthy pieces at nearly-a-steal prices. Your host will love this gift throughout the year!

Art meets functionality at mybonny.  Aprons made of collage sewn vintage textiles create art to wear that will keep the conversation flowing.  This is the apron worn after the hard work is done. Check out this Etsy artist's gallery but be prepared to linger a while!

Wishing you all a very happy party season and reminding you to shop local, buy American and as always, recycle what you can't reuse.

 

LOVE  &  UP-CYCLE NATION!!

Jacquie Wheeler

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Today's Featured Shop -- Christmas Gal

Today's featured shop is Christmas Gal. Where you can buy Christmas ornaments and decor all year long.

Quilted Ribbon Star Ornaments

Ice Cream Ornament

Cowboy Christmas Stocking

Poinsettia Decoration

Be sure and visit this shop to see all of her christmas decor.    http://www.etsy.com/shop/ChristmasGal

Handmade Spotlight - It's Time To Trim The Tree

Wouldn't these handmade ornaments look great on your tree?

I found all of these on etsy. Simply click the photo for more info.

WanderingWhims... $8.95	CreeksideWhims... $10.00
CozyExpression... $6.00	primitiveseaso... $2.00
Primgal $4.99	WhimsicalWinst... $10.00
SadiesSnippets $12.00	Woodworkeronwh... $7.25
PrimOuthouse $8.00	imaproudcrafte... $3.50
ahlcoopedup $16.95	Baggaraggs $15.99
Primigathering... $3.85	EllaQuaint $7.00
barbsheartstro... $8.00	Primigathering... $7.95

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Tuesday Tutorial ---- Christmas Ornaments

With a long school vacation coming up this weekend,  I thought these cute,  easy ornaments would be something fun for the whole family to make.


Faux Quilted CD Ornament

These are really cute no sew ornaments made over used cd's.    The tutorial can be found on Helenismos.

Easy Photo Christmas Ornaments

Kids would love to see their pictures on the tree.   Tutorial by  Fawnda Norman.

Rag Quilted Christmas Tree Ball Ornament

This one does require some sewing but rag quilting is an easy beginner sewing project.   Tutorial by Rag Quilt Classroom. 


I hope you find time to make some memories with your children this holiday weekend.

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