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Drawstring Gift Bag Pattern with Contrast Casing
Few things are quite so handy as a drawstring bag. Small ones can be used to hold wee treasures like necklaces and lost teeth. Large ones can be used to wrap odd shaped presents like Teddy Bears and wooden trucks. They are great for holding lots…
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Newbie Knitting | Knit & Purl Wash Clothes
To practice knitting and purling I have included 2 wash cloth patterns. These make a great gift when paired with a special bar of soap. When working in stockinette stitch (when you knit one side…
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Wool Roving Angels
NOTE: Since we are reading the book The Littlest Angel for Advent this week, it seemed very appropriate to share this Wool Roving Angel now! I can’t remember a time in my life when I…
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Star Advent Wreath and Candleholders Directions
Note: Although I plan to use these candle holders as our Advent Wreath, using 3 purple candles and 1 pink candle, it can be simply used as candle holders, as pictured here. Many years…
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Poinsettia Garland
Directions are for a garland approximately 9′ long comprised of 7 sections of roping and 6 poinsettias. Each roping section is approximately 18″ wide so you can design your garland to meet your needs. The…
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Beeswax Candle Directions :: Harvest Time Week 10
Learn how to make your own rolled beeswax candles by following our Beeswax Candle Directions. Beeswax sheets or beeswax candle making kits can be purchased at many natural crafting shops or online. Our Harvest Time…
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Pixie’s Rainbow Coiled Rag Bowl Pattern
Learn how to hand sew your very own coiled rag bowl. The rainbow coiled rag bowl pattern is easy to make and can fit in many decorating schemes by changing the fabric colors. EDIT: Stop…
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Ballet Slipper Bookmark Pattern
As we are getting close to recital time, our felt Ballet Slipper Bookmark Pattern makes a great gift for dance teachers. Monday evening Michelle called me up and said, “Hey, Mom. Can you do me a…
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Hairpin Lace Instructions
I finally finished Part 4 of the hairpin lace tutorial. If you would like to try this technique, I hope you find this tutorial helpful. Although there are tons of pics and instructions, I tried to…
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Christmas Tree Picture Ornament
Every year Michelle puts an ornament on the tree with her children’s pictures, commemorating that year with a date and pic. This year I used our basic Christmas Tree Applique Block to make the personalized…
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Gift Box – Winter Blues Buster
I know there are some of you that flat out refuse the think about Christmas until after the last Thanksgiving dinner plate has been dried and put away. If that describes you, you’ll probably go…
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Wet Felted Wool Cookie Cutter Ornaments
This week’s Unplugged Challenge theme Fluffy inspired us to do two different crafts. Here is the first one… Wet Felted Wool Gingerbread Men Ornaments. I will be sharing the second activity later this week. We…
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Wooden Christmas Blocks
NOTE: For more photos of Wooden Christmas Blocks, check HERE! If you can cut a piece of 2×4, you can make this project. BTW… even if YOU can’t cut a 2×4, many lumber yards are willing to…
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Felted Wool & Ribbon Ornament Balls
Felted Wool & Ribbon Ornament Balls Materials: Styrofoam Balls (we used egg shapes because we found some in the back of the closet) Colorful Wool Roving Ribbon (enough to wrap the ball 3x) Thread that…
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Tea Wallet with Little Birdie
This Tea Wallet Pattern combines our Perky Note Card Holder with the smallest birdie from our Stacked Birdies Block with minor adjustments. In addition to the materials required for the Perky Note Card Holder you…
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Autumn Gift Wrap with Flower Bow
It’s fall and you have a gift to give. Why not make the wrappings as beautiful as the gift inside? Below are the directions for creating this autumn gift wrap with flower bow that embraces…
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Advent Tree Count Down Calendar Pattern
Counting down the days until Christmas is a tradition shared by many Christian families. Our simple Advent Tree with a star meandering up the tree, will help your family celebrate the season. This is sure to…
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Owl Book Mark Directions
Make this book mark for a stocking stuffer or a token gift for a friend who loves to read. It’s quick, it’s easy and it’s cute… definitely my kind of project. Enjoy! Owl Book Mark…
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Kitty Cat Book Mark Directions
Make this book mark for a stocking stuffer or a token gift for a friend who loves to read. It’s quick, it’s easy and it’s cute…definitely my kind of project. Enjoy! Kitty Cat Book Mark…
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Mini Stocking Directions – Flower
Whether you’re using these stockings for ornaments, gift wrapping, or silverware holders, they are simple to make and allow for tons of self expression. Use the main pattern for the stocking base and decorate with…
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Mini Stocking Directions-Star
Whether you’re using these stockings for ornaments, gift wrapping, or silverware holders, they are simple to make and allow for tons of self expression. Use the main pattern for the stocking base and decorate with…
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Wool Penny Coaster Directions
Take the traditional wool penny design, pick three colors of wool felt, and in hours you can make a set of coasters that are both lovely and functional. Tie them with a coordinating bow…
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Handprint Sand Candles Handprint Craft
Here is a fun, quick handprint craft project that can add to your spooky Halloween decor. Make your own recycled wax handprint sand candles. This afternoon we made handprint sand candles using the kids…
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