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Origami 12 point stars made from scrapbook paper.

Christmas Ornament Countdown: Scrapbook Paper Origami Stars

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At the beginning of this countdown I wrote up a list of 8 different media that I wanted to use to make ornaments. I have now arrived at paper. I found this wonderful… Read More →

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Crochet wreath ornament.

Christmas Ornament Countdown: Crochet Wreath

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Eight days til Christmas and we are now more than half way done with our Christmas Ornament Countdown. Cheri’s Teeny Tiny Places was just awesome! My ornament for today is based on some… Read More →

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Crafty Challenge 5

Crafty Challenge 5: Paper Flower Garland

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Lynne: Crafty Challenge 5 was a challenge for me. I don’t believe I have made any Christmas ornaments for several years and it was tough to get my mind back into that red and… Read More →

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Red thread wrapped ornament with sequins and pins.

Christmas Ornament Countdown: Sequins and Pins

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I just barely made it under the deadline for my ornament in our countdown. Cheri’s paper snowflakes were amazing! This particular ornament is for me a sort of homage to some ornaments of… Read More →

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Blue beaded glass ball.

Christmas Ornament Countdown: Beaded Glass Ball

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Wow! Cheri’s Scrapbook Paper Balls are absolutely wonderful! Our different styles and how our imaginations work make this Christmas Ornament Countdown an excellent showcase for each of our talents. I do a lot of… Read More →

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Christmas ornament full of lucky stars.

Christmas Ornament Countdown: Lucky Stars

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Okay, so Cheri and I have started a sort of Christmas ornament creation countdown. We are each going to post a new ornament every other day for the next 16 days, which will… Read More →

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Christmas lightbulb ornament

Crafty Challenge 5: Star Christmas Tree Lightbulb Ornaments

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Cheri: Well, another project come and gone. This one did not freak me out too much. I am always making little projects. Sometimes I will see an object that I really like because… Read More →

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Pincushion

Upgrade Your Sewing: Hand Sewn Mini Pincushion

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Loryn: Even if you have a sewing machine, there are times when hand sewing can really make the difference in your sewing projects. If you would like to upgrade your hand sewing, this… Read More →

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Photo of white Christmas wreath.

Crafty Challenge 5: Two Hour Christmas Decor

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We have just finished our Crafty Challenge 4 and are ready for number 5! This one is all about the time of year. From around now until Christmas, the Crafty Sisters begin to… Read More →

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Photo of my incarnation of the Coach Willis Handbag.

Crafty Challenge 4: Willis Inspired Laptop Bag

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WooHoo! I actually managed to get this Crafty Challenge finished a little early. For me, that is monumental (at least compared to my past Crafty Challenges). The challenge this time was to use… Read More →