Holidays

The holiday season is approaching and I would like to recommend a few holiday crafts. Since I love to recycle as much as possible I will try to post "green" holiday crafts.

1. Cork wreath
You will need
A wreath
Corks
Ribbon
Hot glue gun

Here is a link to a better how to with pictures http://www.save-on-crafts.com/corkwreath.html

2. Flower Centerpiece
paper
hot glue gun
scissors

I am talking about the oragamiKusadama  flowers I love these! Any color combination can make for totally unique flowers also great for anything else! Here is a link with pictures http://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/origami_kusadama_flowers

3. Puzzle Piece ornaments
Puzzle pieces
hot glue
paint
ribbon

Again the possibilities are endless. You can make candy canes like the one in the link or christmas trees or snowmen, use your imagination! Here is the link http://familycrafts.about.com/od/treeornaments/ss/puzcandycane.htm

4. Count down calendar
These supplies will depend on what type you want to make

If you want to make a fabric calendar you will need scrap fabric and a sewing machine (this link is for onw to buy, you will have to put your own twist on it) http://www.onestepahead.com/catalog/product.jsp?productId=536983

Or you can use those annoying little magnets to all the places you wont need here is the link for that
http://www.thriftyandthriving.com/2010/11/homemade-holiday-make-your-own-christmas-countdown/

5. Tree Skirt
You will need fabric
sewing machine (optional
More (see link)

Here is a link to a no sew tree skirt http://www.paperpony.net/2008/12/diy-no-sew-tree-skirt.html

6. Napkin rings
fabric
no sew tape
ribbon
cardboard tube

Here is the link for a great tut on how to make these and shock all your guests! http://www.re-nest.com/re-nest/how-to/how-to-make-napkin-rings-from-a-cardboard-tube-086867

7. Holiday garland

http://craftingagreenworld.com/2007/12/19/diy-holiday-garland/

I hope you like the list I put together! Happy holidays!