Patch - Homemade Christmas Cookbook: Tried & True Recipes, Heartwarming Memories and Easy Ideas for Savoring the Best of Christmas

Twenty-Four Days Til Christmas Box scrapbooking, giftwrap or other decorative paper scissors upright rectangular tin box with lid craft glue 6 to 8 3-inch ribbons in a variety of colors colored markers 24 pieces of cardstock, cut to fit inside box Optional: stickers, other craft supplies Cut paper to size to cover outside of tin box base and top of lid. Glue in place. Glue ribbons to the top of the lid in a cluster to create a whimsical bow. Use markers to write a different idea for a fun activity on each piece of cardstock, decorating as desired. Place the cards in the box, replace the lid and give to your favorite child on December 1st. felted wool in a variety of colors 1/4 yd. coordinating cotton fabric for lining embroidery needle and embroidery thread sewing machine or needle and sewing thread Lay out the felted squares, 2 to a row. coordinating cotton fabric for lining embroidery needle and embroidery thread sewing machine or needle and sewing thread Lay out the felted squares, 2 to a row.

With wrong sides together, blanket-stitch squares together in pairs using an embroidery needle and thread. Open pairs flat; blanket-stitch together to create one long scarf. Cut cotton lining fabric to same size. Pin scarf and lining together, right sides together. Machine or hand-stitch together with a 1/4-inch seam allowance, leaving an 8-inch long opening. Turn scarf right-side out through opening; slip-stitch closed.

Blanket-stitch around edge of scarf. Machine or hand-stitch a 4-inch horizontal buttonhole across the center of second row of patches. Carefully cut buttonhole open. For a snug, cozy fit thats like a warm hug, thread the end of the scarf through the buttonhole. Felted Wool: washing machine 100% wool fabric zippered laundry bag liquid laundry detergent clothes dryer Set up washing machine for heavy-duty cycle with hot-water wash. Place wool fabric in a zippered laundry bag.

Add detergent (1/3 capful for small load; 1/2 capful for medium; 3/4 capful for large). Wash fabric for full machine cycle. Machine-dry on high heat in clothes dryer. Cut felted wool to desired size. Lavender-Mint Eye Pillow 8-inch sq. flax seed 1/3 c. dried lavender 2 T. dried peppermint 3 drops lavender essential oil Fold fabric in half, wrong sides together. dried peppermint 3 drops lavender essential oil Fold fabric in half, wrong sides together.

Stitch together on long side and one short side, leaving the other short side open. Turn pillow right-side out. In a small bowl, combine flax seed, lavender buds, peppermint leaves and lavender oil; mix well. Spoon mixture into the pillow; turn in raw edges and stitch closed. Frosty Etched Glass Jar glass jar with lid rubbing alcohol cotton balls Optional: painters tape vinyl stick-on letters etching cream paintbrush acrylic paint With these basic instructions, you can decorate jars for gift mixes or personalize jar candles...almost anything thats made of glass! Wash and dry your hands thoroughly before decorating glass surfaces, as oils can leave fingerprints. Peel or soak off jar label.

Remove any sticky residue with rubbing alcohol and cotton balls; wash jar and allow to dry. If you want only a certain area to have a frosted look, use painters tape to mark off the area to be etched. Attach letters to spell out your message; press firmly. Cover work surface well with old newspapers. Brush a thick layer of etching cream onto glass. Let stand for the amount of time indicated by manufacturers instructions.

Rinse off cream in warm water, in a stainless-steel sink only, not porcelain. Pat dry; peel off letters and tape. To finish, paint jar lid with acrylic paint. Santas Fleecy Gift Bag Wrap up oversized gifts with this easy-to-make gift bag. 3 yds. spool ribbon, 1-1/2 inch wide Fold fabric in half with right sides together, matching selvages. spool ribbon, 1-1/2 inch wide Fold fabric in half with right sides together, matching selvages.

Pin long edges together. On one long edge, 3 inches down from top edge, mark a 1-3/4 inch opening for a casing. Sew long edges with a 1/2-inch seam allowance, leaving marked area open. To form casing, fold top edges down 2-1/2 inches toward the inside of bag. Pin and stitch along edge of casing. Sew an edge stitch 1/4-inch from top of folded edge.

Turn bag right-side out. Fasten a safety pin to one end of ribbon. Feed the pin and ribbon through the side opening and pull through casing. Tie ribbon in a bow; trim ends of ribbon. Sweet Potpourri Balls paintbrush acrylic paint in a color to match potpourri mix 4-inch dia. plastic foam craft balls hot-glue gun and glue sticks 1/2-inch wide ribbon straight pins craft glue dried potpourri mix Paint foam balls and let dry.

Hot-glue one or 2 lengths of ribbon around each ball as desired; pin in place and let dry. Remove pins. Spread craft glue over uncovered areas on ball; sprinkle generously with potpourri mix. Use hot glue to attach any larger pieces of potpourri and, if desired, a ribbon bow at the top.