Christmas

  • Advent Calendar Project ’15

    I can’t believe it, but we are only two weeks from starting another Advent Calendar Project! What is the Advent Calendar Project? Well, every Friday for the twenty-four weeks leading up to Decem...
    Jun 04, 2015 12 Comments

  • Project: Felt Leaf Tree (Kat’s Version)

    Two weeks ago, Susi and I challenge each other to a Crafty Head-to-Head. We were both going to make a Christmas tree of felt leaves inspired by one she saw at Marshall’s (though that style of tr...
    Dec 12, 2014 1 Comment

  • Iron Craft ’14 Challenge #24 Round Up

    We are getting into the spirit over at Iron Craft, so for this challenge the crafters made projects with the holidays in mind. Click on the name above any picture to read more. NY Star Cards Kathee ...
    Dec 03, 2014 No Comments

  • Iron Craft ’14 Challenge #24 – Knit Cone Tree

    Our IC Challenge was to make something as a holiday decoration. I have this hand dyed yarn in my stash, and I thought it would make the perfect tree. I knit a cover for the cone. It was fast and easy ...
    Dec 03, 2014 No Comments

  • Iron Craft ’14 Challenge #24 – Felt Leaf Wreath

    For this Iron Craft challenge we are embracing the holidays. I chose to do a Christmas wreath made of white felt leaves inspired by one I saw at West Elm. The West Elm version is beautiful and $59. Th...
    Dec 02, 2014 6 Comments

  • Advent Calendar Project ’14 Wrap Up

    Well, this year’s Advent Calendar Projects is all done! And here they are, all of this year’s twenty-four DIY ornaments. 1. Tiny Knit Bear Ornament 2. Felt Gingerbread House 3.  Mi...
    Dec 01, 2014 2 Comments

  • Advent Calendar Project ’14 – Week 24

    (For the 24 weeks leading up to December 1st, we’ll be making a Christmas ornament, giving you enough to fill an advent calendar.) Here we are at the last of the ornaments for 2014. (Well, for this ...
    Nov 28, 2014 2 Comments

  • Crafty Head-to-Head Challenge – Felt Christmas Tree

    So, here’s a typical interaction between Susi and I… I’m sitting on my couch in Minneapolis knitting away and get a text from Susi in San Jose with this picture. And a note saying &...
    Nov 26, 2014 No Comments

  • Advent Calendar Project ’14 – Week 23

    (For the 24 weeks leading up to December 1st, we’ll be making a Christmas ornament, giving you enough to fill an advent calendar.) A few years back I collected a bunch of pinecones to use as Christm...
    Nov 21, 2014 1 Comment

  • Advent Calendar Project ’14 – Week 21

    (For the 24 weeks leading up to December 1st, we’ll be making a Christmas ornament, giving you enough to fill an advent calendar.) This week’s ornament is another one that was inspired by some...
    Nov 07, 2014 8 Comments