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Two versions of coat hanger snowflakes

Coat hanger snowflakes are quickly gaining popularity as we steadily approach the holiday season. They look great with any kind and colour of coat hangers, so why not give it a try?

We have two versions for you to try today, both with step by step pictures.

• Clothing hanger snowflake tutorial (CraftGossip)

• Coat hanger snowflake instructions (small hangers) (CraftBits)

Spiked Hot Chocolate

Perfect, spiked hot chocolate featuring an easy, homemade hot chocolate recipe with vanilla vodka, and coffee liqueur is perfect for this year's Christmas party!

How to make a lottery ticket Christmas tree

If you know people that like to play scratch off lottery tickets this Christmas tree made out of them could be the perfect way to give them a bunch. Or you could make it as a centerpiece and everyone at the table could take one off to play at the meal. Pop on over to the blog Views From A …

Kids Craft - DIY Snowglobe

This inexpensive DIY snow globe is fun and easy to create. Display it in your home or use it as a great holiday gift. Snow globes are a fun way to add a little sprinkle to your holiday and they make for wonderful handmade gifts too. When I was growing up I had a friend who collected snow globes, her …

Shoe Stockings Sewing ePattern

This Epattern contains all three designs you see above. Your family is sure to get a kick out of Christmas with these incredibly cute Shoe Stockings. Patterns and full instructions are included for a saddle shoe, docksider, and high-top tennis shoe. All you need is felt, sock fabric, and laces to get started. You can purchase and download the pattern …

Good Luck Gnome Cross Stitch ePattern

According to folklore, gnomes are the guardians of Earth's precious treasures. We've captured one of the sprightly fellows in cross stitch to help protect your home. People in the Old World believed it was good luck for a gnome to share your home. The design was stitched on Ivory Aida (16 count) and inserted in a cork board frame. It …

Tis the Season Crochet Christmas Pillow

This free crochet pattern makes a festive addition to your holiday decor. There are two different sides to this crochet pillow - one is a beautiful crocheted Baltic square with lots of texture and shows off your stitches, and the other is a cute and jolly fabric of choice. So, you end up with a reversible pillow that will suit …

Quilting Pattern - Peppermint Twist Table Runner

This is adorable and the perfect Christmas mat for those who love a little sweetness in their life. This Christmas candy runner is too cute not to make. You can grab the full pattern and quilting tutorial here. looking for more peppermint candy crafts? Check these out.

Book Review - Family Living Classics Favorite Holiday Cookies eBook

Colorfully iced, sprinkled with cinnamon, or chock-full of raisins or chocolate chips, cookies are always a favorite Yuletide indulgence. Here are 60 recipes for colorful, delicious cookies for holiday parties and gifts. There are iced cookies, brown. You can purchase this Ebook here.

Reindeer Snow Scene Card

The background on this Snow Scene card is amazing! The Reindeer is a stamp from W Plus 9 but the rest was colored by hand with Copic Markers by Alberto Gav. He's sharing a speed coloring video on their blog to show exactly how he created his fun scene card. Click here to check it out. -Heather

Sewing tutorial: Upcycled denim crayon holder

Upcycle an old pair of jeans into a crayon holder that makes a great gift for a child! Stephanie from Swoodson Says has a tutorial showing ho to make one. The upcycled denim on the outside of crayon roll gives it stability and makes it sturdy. On the inside, the pockets are made from a fat quarter so you can …

Scrapbooking with Ticket Stubs

If you go to a lot of movies, concerts or plays you've probably got lots of ticket stubs saved. Megan has a few terrific ideas scraping with tickets with a tall Traveler's Notebook page, a mini album shaped like a ticket and a container to hold all your stubs. Visit the Megan Hoeppner blog for more info. -Heather

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