Catalog Christmas Trees

I came across this little craft in the book, "Complete Origami" by Eric Kenneway, however I've since seen instructions for it posted around some craft blogs as well. It's a great way do something with all those catalogs that come (I could have created an entire forest). No glue or cutting involved, just some folding, and tada, cool recycled Christmas trees.

Crafty Sister Scarf

My sister won the Martha Stewart prize this Christmas, giving Mom a hand crocheted scarf. Max learned to crochet when she was three from a great aunt who was a prolific crocheter. I recall Max made some interesting toilet paper cover dolls, and she also made crochet Barbie clothes and other little goodies long before anyone had ever heard of arugami. Beautiful!

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Clothespin Angel

My mother still puts this little angel on the tree every year that I made as a child. I was probably in Brownies or Girl Scouts. It's a classic craft of a clothespin, felt, yarn, glitter, and glue. Still cheesy and loveable today!

Amazing Angels

My mother's friend Chris Ingersoll made my mother and my sisters these amazing corn husk angel tree-toppers. The one on top is my mother's and the one below is mine. I wish I had pictures of the others because they are all unique and truly exquisite in craftsmanship and detail. They are all made of natural materials, I especially love the Milkweed pod wings. I love bringing them out every Christmas!

Recycled Gift Wrap

Not only did the JP's give green gifts for Christmas, but they also used recycled newspaper wrap. However, I'm not sure what Miss Manners would say about giving someone newspaper wrapping with the Sudoku already done!

Happy New Year!

Well as the holiday season usually goes, I got a little busy and behind in my blog updates. I've got lots of pictures and goodies to post. Here is last year's Christmas craft from Dad - a lovely Christmas Tree tray. There were several other patterns he made for the family, below is the stocking he made for Mom. Just right to separate the tipsy balls from the nuts!