Here’s the roundup of fun links from my friends, The Artsy Bloggers:
Christmas shopping for fiber-aholics with Tangled Thread
Need a gift idea for the fabric or fiber-aholic in your life? Chloe has put together her favorite picks to delight the crafter on your list.
http://www.tangledthread.com/tangled-thread-christmas-gift-shopping-guide-for-fabric-aholics-and-needle-fans/
Green crafts – A new hand made book from recycled wood & paper
Noreen’s been working on Christmas presents. She’s just finished making a journal for her sister in law, using old wood from a stage set, and recycled paper. She’s binding it all with spool knitted cords, and has embellished it with a Celtic Tree of Life. A very green Christmas present indeed!
http://tottietalkscrafts.wordpress.com/2008/11/14/green-crafts-hand-made-book-with-spool-knitted-binding-cords/
Layers Upon Layers
Come meet Theda Sandiford, and enjoy her multi-layered and challenging collages!
http://www.layersuponlayers.com/artist-profile-theda-sandiford/
Spice Up Plain Pens with Wrapping Paper or Magazines
Make a stocking stuffer for cheap!
http://www.junkcreation.com/spice-up-plain-pens-with-wrapping-paper-or-magazines
We Want More Ornament Ideas!
Eileen and her elves have been crafting up new ornament ideas. Here’s just one example. There will be more to come!
http://the-artful-crafter.blogspot.com/2008/11/we-want-more-ornament-ideas.html
Write a Thankful Poem
Even though this is described as a Thanksgiving activity, you can adapt it to any time of the year, suggests Mary Emma at Quilting and Patchwork.
http://www.quiltingandpatchwork.com/2008/11/23/writing-a-thankful-poem-a-fun-family-thanksgiving-activity/
Image Source: Noreen Crone-Findlay copyright
Tags: artsy bloggers roundup, Christmas presents, gift ideas, multi media, quick and easy gifts, quilting, sewing, spool knitter, spool knitting, stocking stuffers, weaving, woven heart
December 5, 2008 at 5:30 pm |
I’m so glad I found you again. I lost your new site and found you again thru Chloe Crafts. You have always had a great blog. . Maybe I shouldn’t say this, but I don’t care for the new woman who replaced you. I’m sure I’m not the only one who feels this way.Anyway, THANK YOU I have learned soooo much from you.
Barbara
December 5, 2008 at 6:23 pm |
Hello Barbara
Thank you so much!
I’ve been slow to get up to speed with Tottie Talks Crafts, because I am learning a whole slew of new computer systems. I am in the process of upgrading how I self publish, so it’s a really steep learning curve. Which makes it very time consuming!
I’ve also been working on getting my new workshops together for next summer, so that is really intensive too. AND of course, it’s big time Christmas present making time here in Santa’s workshop!
Thanks again
and blessings in all that you celebrate!
Noreen
December 9, 2008 at 8:59 pm |
Noreen, I agree with Barbara I have learnd alot and tryed some new things I otherwise wouldnt have. you have some great links stuff ive seen and will be making!! this is a busy time for people who make gifts for the hoildays. take your time and I will just keep checking in. Thank you for your bloging Carolee
December 11, 2008 at 5:11 am |
Thank you so much, Carolee! I really appreciate your kind comment!
I hope that what ever you celebrate at this time of year brings you great joy!