Christmas Ideas
November 8th, 2006
I think it’s past the due time to be thinking and planning homemade Christmas gifts, but here I am, the late starter. I’ve compiled some of my favorite ideas for gifts from blogs I frequent. Hopefully they will inspire you, as they have me. Happy crafting!
Heather Bailey’s Booties
Disdressed’s Citrus Cosmetic Bags
Nikki-Shell’s painted notebooks
Quilted Mat from Angry Chicken’s Japanese Craft Book Section
Potholders from The Absent Knitter
Tea Cozies from a Japanese Craft Site
Felt Baskets from a Japanese Craft Site
Felted Mobile from Angry Chicken’s Japanese Craft Book Section
Violet Hairpins from Angry Chicken’s Japanese Craft Book Section
7 Comments Add your own
1. Anastasia | November 8th, 2006 at 10:20 pm
Some great links! thanks for sharing….Ive been thinking and planning for Christmas too!
2. *karen | November 8th, 2006 at 11:18 pm
The Japanese sure do come up with some cute stuff. I love mobile and the headbands.
3. beki | November 9th, 2006 at 9:07 am
At my current pace, I’ve given up on crafting for Christmas this year. Perhaps I should start now for next year!
4. Dana | November 10th, 2006 at 7:14 am
I am in love with those headbands, they are gorgeous.
5. A. | November 14th, 2006 at 3:45 am
hi! i really like your blog! and thanks for the great links! i wish i understood japanese though….the stuff on that site was adorable.
6. Gloria Hohenadel | November 20th, 2006 at 12:33 pm
Thanks for the great bootie pattern link. Everyone I know is pregnant and these are great to whip up and have on hand for showers. Question- have you or anyone for that matter seen any cute advent calendar patterns (ie not felt Christmas trees or Santa themed)?
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