Here’s a charming but not over-the-top cutesy Handmade Santa Plate Tutorial. The look and technique are hand-lettered but with a little help from the computer. What a great gift for a young family! Added to Christmas Crafts

Applique a fun Merry Christmas Ornaments Table Runner. It’s not too early to start now for Christmas! I think I’ll customize mine to match my Christmas colors or maybe my dining room colors… Added to Christmas Crafts and Quilting

I like to make Christmas decorations and gift all year long. These cute stuffed reindeer should keep me busy for a little bit, though the embroidery is all simple back-stitching. While they add an elegant and traditional touch to Christmas, I think they’d be cuddly-cute in natural colors or maybe bright felt scrap pieces. Added to Christmas Crafts, Needlework, and Sewing.

I hate to throw out the Christmas cards each year, don’t you?  I appreciate all the effort from others since I usually design or make my own. So I had to share this cute idea of a Christmas Card Keeper with you. It makes a tidy, compact way to store the Christmas cards. What fun it would be to pull out these little books each year and see how kids have grown in the photos and remember old neighbors and friends!  Another fun idea -  save cards from a milestone birthday or anniversary! Added to Christmas Crafts and Paper Crafts

Perhaps not for beginners, this Beaded Christms Tree adds a lovely traditional touch to your Christmas décor. Better start now! Added to Beading and Christmas Crafts

Little late, but here’s a sweet project, especially if you stocked up on window candles after Christmas

This Golden Glow Candle project may be a bit hard to see and it may load slowly, but be patient. It’s a cute idea to embellish the ubiquitous window candle. Added to Christmas Crafts and Beading

Stitch a sweet Mini Penny Christmas Tree Rug. Could be a nice take-along project since it uses fusible web and then blanket-stitched around the edges with embroidery floss.  Added to Christmas Crafts and NeedleCrafts

I saw several silhouette-style Christmas ornaments in Christmas shops this past year and  wondered if I could make one. Now I can! Follow these excellent directions to make a silhouette ornament using basic craft supplies and glass from a dollar store frame. On my must-do list! Added to Christmas Crafts and Baby Crafts

Download this set of Printable Christmas Bag Toppers to make the ever-popular Reindeer Food, Reindeer Poop, and Snowman Poop. Fun for quick gifts with lots of charm.  Easy instructions included. Added to Christmas Crafts and Computer Crafts

Longtime readers are probably aware of my fondness for advent calendars. I do have a whole page full! So you can imagine how my heart went pitter-pat for this Christmas Tree Advent Calendar

It’s such a worthwhile addition to the collection, and to my personal collection of projects this year. The day is marked by moving the star from the first button to the last button, 25.  It is hand-stitched on wool felt (so nice) and then finished on machine (so easy). Plus the tutorial includes a nice step by step with photos of mitering the borders. Added to  Advent Calendars and Quilting