Crafting for Christmas 2009, let's begin again.......

scattymam1 · 17 February 2009 at 11:35AM

did reindeer flannels this year and they looked fab.

Didn't have time for anything else.
Have done scrapbooks to death so this year am going to try - sock monkeys, make my own gift bags and tags, want to try the idea of fabric memory match cards, and some chabby chic signs.

C_J · 17 February 2009 at 1:00PM

I've started searching out small inexpensive items to fill my two teenage daughters' advent calendars already (2 daughters x 25 presents each = I need to find ONE THING A WEEK ALL YEAR - aarrgh!)

I discovered a knitting pattern for the cutest flower corsage/brooch thing here :

http://www.knitonthenet.com/issue3/patterns/lydiaflowers/

I'm no great knitter, but this was v. easy and it took me less than an hour to make one (while watching telly last night) with some left over burgundy/gold-sparkly wool and a few beads sewn on. It's just the sort of thing my fashion-conscious-yet-shunning-mainstream-shops thing my girls will love, and it practically cost me nothing (I am feeling smug!!)

Sian_the_Green · 17 February 2009 at 1:39PM

You know you lot are fab, I love all these ideas.
My major problem is that I am not one for delayed gratification, if I make something I want to give it to the person instantly, having all my Christmas presents under the tree for days is a killer, I want people to have things NOW so I can see them open them. Is that just me? Not sure how to get around that in terms of forward planning things, if I made someone a Christmas gift now there is no way I would wait until then to give it to them and then I would have to make or buy something later... Eep

bikerchick1066 · 17 February 2009 at 1:41PM

Thanks for that C J, it's perfect for jazzing up a plain jumper or handbag x

paul16o · 17 February 2009 at 9:53PM

s_michaels wrote: »

sorry if you are getting fed up of me posting but I have another query. I posted a couple of links, one for a scottie dog and one for a cat ( few posts up i think), I want to make a set of these each as drawer scents. What do I use for the stuffing to make them smell nice, or can i just soak the stuffing in watered down scents and let it dry before stuffing?

Any suggestions would be gratefully appreciated.

Ive added dried lavender in with stuffing and if it fades you can add drops of essential oil to it.:D

maytaurus · 18 February 2009 at 8:37AM

Free Printable Money Enclosure Cards (or use as regular cards) for Christmas
free printable envelope
3D Paper Snowman
Free Printable Gift Tags for Homemade Gifts

I used the things below according to age group to make a book for children, with blank pages for special days etc
I used this for the blank pages to to be written on
printable snowman stationery
then added some of these
http://thecoloringspot.com/christmas/christmas-coloring-pages-4.html
http://www.billybear4kids.com/holidays/christmas/crafts.htm
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/crafts/christmas/
http://www.billybear4kids.com/holidays/christmas/print.htm
printable winter hidden picture puzzle
Winter Word Search
Hockey Word Search
Skating Word Search
Skiing Word Search
Snow Word Search
Snowman Dot-to-Dots(1-32)
Snowflake Dot-to-Dots(1-78)
Hockey stick and puck (1-18)
Skier Dot-to-Dots puzzle (1-51)
Snowman Maze
Skiing Maze
and some of these
Christmas Activity Book
http://www.thetoymaker.com/2Toys.html
I cut them out etc from the pdf files & made little pockets with xmas themes on some blank pages to put them in
You can also use this idea for birthdays etc
I have also done some for adults, but obviously not with all the kiddy content.:rotfl::rotfl:You could eg use these two-fold printable bookmarks Denim Diary Cover

I've just finished making some of these for next xmas
Christmas Tree Ornaments Knitting Pattern

http://www.allfreecrafts.com/knitting/trees.shtml

http://www.allfreecrafts.com/knitting/santa.shtml

Make an Armchair Organizer or Remote Control Holder
http://sewing.about.com/od/homedecprojects/ss/armchairorganiz.htm

s_michaels · 18 February 2009 at 5:32PM

I posted a link to making a scotty dog, here is my first attempt. It is filled with potpourri hence being a bit flimsy. Have also learnt the lesson to stick with felt or use a thicker material.

Apologies for the poor quality of the photo and the scotty dog lol

P150209_2142.jpg?t=1234974679

(at least it stands up lol)

sandy2_2 · 18 February 2009 at 8:13PM

If you are thinking of giving chocolates, I came across these
http://www.loveithaveit.co.uk/box-of-chocolate-three-tealights-860-p.asp
But I expect you clever people can make something similar

maytaurus · 20 February 2009 at 2:28AM

[SIZE=+2]Whimsical Pencil Toppers

[/SIZE]http://www.craftyarncouncil.com/projects/aug_craftproj.html

she_grinch · 20 February 2009 at 10:05AM

These beautifulboxes could be used for Christmas, Easter, Birthdays or any occassion that calls for chocolate!!!! haha http://pinkpetticoat.blogspot.com/2008/11/chocolate-buttons.html
They could also be used for table favours

Crafting for Christmas 2009, let's begin again.......

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