Craft Tips

[Elizabeth]

 With Christmas coming I thought this might be a good topic..

 Does anyone here like to make homemade Christmas gifts?

 Here are some Plans to various woodworking patterns found
lastnight online.. They look really fun to make.

 http://www.wayneofthewoods.com/freeplans.htm

[Vanessa]

I'm knitting some scarves and maybe a shawl and will also be making some homemade soap.  There's a wealth of info about knitting on the Web.  Here are a couple of good places for free knitting patterns and instructions:

Knitting Pattern Central

Knitty (Free online knitting magazine)

Here's the most comprehensive site I've found for information on making homemade soap and soap-making supplies:

Miller's Homemade Soap Pages

Are you a woodworker Elizabeth?

[Elizabeth]

 
 Thankyou for the links nice:) The soap making page looks really interesting.

 

[Butterfly]

My dear friends,

Somewhat embarrassing to admit, I'm not getting an annual bonus and
Christmas is tight this year. I will be making bedroom slippers for you
all as gifts. Please let me know your sizes. You'll most likely agree
that it's a splendid idea, and should you wish to do the same, I've
included the instructions below.
How to make bedroom slippers out of maxi pads:

You need four maxi pads to make a pair.
Two of them get laid out flat, for the foot part.
The other two wrap around the toe area to form the top.
Tape or glue each side of the top pieces to the bottom of the foot part.

Decorate the tops with whatever you desire, silk flowers (this is most
aesthetically appealing), etc.

These slippers are:
* Soft and Hygienic
* Non-slip grip strips on the soles
* Built in deodorant feature keeps feet smelling fresh
* No more bending over to mop up spills
* Disposable and biodegradable
* Environmentally safe
* Three convenient sizes: (1.) Regular, (2.) Light and (3.) Get out the Sand Bags.

[Marilyn]

LOL .. Butterfly - you are such a HOOT !!   
       
I can't wait to see more ideas for crafted (homemade) Christmas gifts.
I need to make a run to Hobby Lobby, then I'll be starting on gifts for Christmas 2008.  I like to work on these during the "shut in" months because you know I'm hittin' the yard first sign of Spring.   

[Butterfly]

I actually have a picture of the slippers, but I couldn't get it downloaded to here.  Maybe after I get my computer back.....