Festive Crafting
Author: Tyla al'Mere
Many people struggle with the massive commercialism at this time of year, so why not create your own tradition and craft your own festive season! You can do anything from Advent Calendars to festive decorations.
Baby Sock Advent Calendar
As a mother to young children I know just how exciting this time of year can be, and the wait can become a little too much for the little ones. This is a great way to countdown the days till the BIG day for all generations. Stuff the socks with chocolate or small toys.
What you will need:
- 24 Socks
- Ribbon
- Number Stickers
- Round Stickers
- Pushpins
- Mini Clothespins
Holiday Stars and Balls Ornaments
I love the idea of decorating my tree with handmade decorations, I will definitely be making a few of these cute stars and balls.
What you will need:
- Red Heart Soft: 2 balls each 9925 Really Red A and 4600 White B for all ornaments
- Knitting Needles: US 6 [4mm] and US 8 [5mm] double-pointed needles for the balls; US 9 [5.5mm] for the stars
- Stitch marker
- Tapestry needle
Potted Button Trees
If you are someone looking for an alternative to the traditional tree these potted button trees might just be the thing for you.
What you will need:
- 2/3″ diameter dowels – cut to 12″, 11″ and 9″ lengths
- three 2 1/2″ terra cotta pots
- red and white acrylic paint
- paintbrush
- red and white worsted weight yarn
- Knitting Needles: US 7 [4.5mm]
- Tapestry needle
- red and white buttons
- red and white thread
- sewing needle
- stuffing
- florist foam to fit in pots
- serrated knife
- foam glue
- cotton balls
Be sure to post and share your holiday crafting ideas in the Hand Crafts section of the forums. Happy Crafting.
