Category Archives: Christmas

Christmas Gift Tutorials 2

By Angela | Published: December 5, 2010
These fast to sew gifts are perfect for last minute crafting. 1.  Tissue Box Cover:  http://www.makeit-loveit.com/2009/04/tissue-box-cover.html 2. Sleep Mask:  http://www.wolfandwillowblog.com/2010/07/free-sewing-pattern-whats-new-pussycat-sleep-mask.html 3.  Mini Makeup Roll:   http://kellyrachel.com/blog/2010/06/22/make-a-bag-sew-along-mini-makeup-roll-tutorial/
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Reduced Fat Molasses Cake–Betcha can’t tell

By Angela | Published: December 1, 2010
Happy December! Tomorrow we go for our sonogram and hope to find out whether baby Coffman #6 is a boy or a girl.  I can’t tell who is more excited, the kids or me!  We’ve haven’t even cracked the baby name book.  We’ve used a lot of our favorites already, so are hoping a more focused [...]
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Christmas Stocking Tutorials

By Angela | Published: November 30, 2010
Here are some fun ideas for you from Martha Stewart. 1.  Recycled Sweater Stocking:  http://www.marthastewart.com/portal/site/mslo/menuitem.0e0eb51a2e6b5ad593598e10d373a0a0/?vgnextoid=caf32e912b11f010VgnVCM1000003d370a0aRCRD&backto=true 2.  Felt Jingle Bell Stockings:  http://www.marthastewart.com/portal/site/mslo/menuitem.3a0656639de62ad593598e10d373a0a0/?vgnextoid=b8b8767338bd4110VgnVCM1000003d370a0aRCRD&backto=true 3.  Felt and Ric-Rac Stocking:  http://www.marthastewart.com/portal/site/mslo/menuitem.3a0656639de62ad593598e10d373a0a0/?vgnextoid=95f4809dc732f010VgnVCM1000003d370a0aRCRD&backto=true 4.  Keepsake Stocking:  http://www.marthastewart.com/portal/site/mslo/menuitem.3a0656639de62ad593598e10d373a0a0/?vgnextoid=31fdce908332f010VgnVCM1000003d370a0aRCRD&backto=true
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Even more Christmas Tutorials

By Angela | Published: November 28, 2010
1. Felt Garland: http://underconstructionblog.typepad.com/under_construction/2007/12/felt-garland-tu.html 2.  Sewing Pattern Twinkle Lights:  http://velvetstrawberries.typepad.com/andreasingarella/2009/01/heres-the-other-project-i-was-telling-you-about-its-the-same-idea-as-the-fiesta-flower-in-the-previous-post-except-this-tim.html 3.  Advent Calendar Garland:  http://allsorts.typepad.com/allsorts/2007/11/advent-calendar.html 4.  Roly Poly Santas:  http://oldfarmhousegathering.blogspot.com/2010/07/christmas-in-july-tutorial_29.html
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More Christmas Tutorials

By Angela | Published: November 27, 2010
   1.  Peppermint yo-yo garland:  http://heatherbailey.typepad.com/heather_bailey/2006/12/the_peppermint_.html 2.  Almost No-Sew Christmas Bunting:  http://fionacarter.typepad.com/my_ramblings/2009/12/christmas-ideas-christmas-bunting-banners-garlands.html 3.  DIY Snowflake Garland:  http://creatingcupcakes.blogspot.com/2009/11/diy-snowflake-garland-giveaway.html 4.  Felted Wool Pomander Tutorial:  http://blog.betzwhite.com/2008/10/pomander-tutorial.html 5.  Easy Peasy Elf Hat:  http://lucykatecrafts.blogspot.com/2007/12/easy-peasy-elf-hat.html 6.  Pretty Holiday Pillows:  http://www.mybackyardeden.com/2009/11/pretty-holiday-pillows-freezer-paper.html 7.  Felt Ogee Ornament Tutorial:  http://blog.betzwhite.com/2009/12/felt-ogee-ornament-tutorial.html 8.  Whitney’s Drop Cloth Tutorial:  http://shanty2chic.blogspot.com/2009/12/whitneys-drop-cloth-tree-skirt.html
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Christmas Crafts

By Angela | Published: November 26, 2010
Click on the Pictures to go to the Tutorials
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I’m visiting today, come with me!

By Angela | Published: November 23, 2010
I’m visiting over at Ordinary Inspriations today.  Come join me over there for a thought provoking discussion on how the woman of the home makes the holidays special for her family.
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Pumpkin Bagels

By Angela | Published: November 22, 2010
I’m having a blast trying all the pumpkin recipes I can think of. Saturday we made pumpkin bagels. They were delicious, healthy, fast and easy! The original recipe came from Taste of Home.  Here’s my modified version: 2/3 cup warm water 1/2 cup canned pumpkin 1/3 cup packed brown sugar 1 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons ground [...]
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Pumpkin Dinner Rolls

By Angela | Published: November 22, 2010
Even though I had doubts at the beginning, these rolls are light, delicious and child approved.  Mildly sweet, these rolls are the perfect compliment to a Thanksgiving feast. 1 cup pumpkin puree 1 cup milk 1 stick butter 2 eggs 3/4 cup packed brown sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground ginger [...]
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Pumpkin Granola

By Angela | Published: November 17, 2010
Quick Reminder:  There’s still time to enter our giveaway and to purchase your 3 ebook set for only $12!  That’s an $8 savings over the $20 regular price.  You can do both here.  I’ll do the drawing on Saturday morning, and if you win the giveaway and have already purchased your ebooks, you get a [...]
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