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This project makes a great gift for a baby shower and is really easy to make.  I made two receiving blankets and then folded one of them into the shape of a diaper.  I also made two t-shirts and rolled them up along with the second blanket and stuffed them into the diaper.

Materials:

• 1 yard of flannel for each blanket
  
• two baby t-shirts
• two diaper pins
• fusing paper

This candle was made with scrapbooking vellum paper that came preprinted with different phrases and metal brads.  It only took me about 15 minutes to make it and I can think of a lot of different takes on this project.  If you take a walk through the scrapbook section of your favorite craft store I’m sure you can come up with a lot of  fun ways to use this basic idea.

Materials:

I made these stockings for my son and daughter in law and for their doggie children.  They are simple to make and the extra details are quick and easy too.

Materials:

• Each stocking requires about 1/2 yard of fabric
• Contrasting fabric (1/2 yard should be enough to make all four)
• small decorative buttons
• fabric paper for the printer if you want to add names
• 1/4 yard of muslin fabric
  

This mini tree is made from some pine pipe cleaners and a twig.  I glued it into a mini clay pot that is decorated with some holiday ribbon.

Materials:

• pine greenery pipe cleaners which can be purchased in any hobby store.
  
• small clay pot
• twig
• ribbon or any kind of trim
• small piece of styrofoam or florist foam
  
• red berries to glue on tips of tree
• moss

These Ho Ho Ho decorations were made from some adhesive backed words that I found in the scrapbook section at Hobby Lobby. They also had other words like Snow, Joy, etc..  and I used cardstock paper for the background.

Materials:

• adhesive backed words purchased in scrapbook section
• cardstock paper
• garland
• lights
• santa’s or other decor that corresponds to the words you choose.
  

Step 1.

This is a great winter project and is really easy to make.  I used an old Christmas postcard that I copied onto fabric paper and then glued onto the hat.

Materials:

• 1 yard of medium weight canvas fabric
• black paint
• old post card or anything you would like to use

Step 1.

Cut a piece of canvas measuring 9″ X 18″.  Fold it in half and stitch using a 1/2 inch seam allowance as shown.

These candle holders are made from clay pots that are painted and stenciled.  I made six of them to use as a centerpiece on my Thanksgiving table but they would be great for any kind of gathering.

Materials:

• clay pot
• paint
• florist bricks or styrofoam
• candle
• stencil

Step 1.

Paint pot and let it dry.

Step 2.

This is a fun project for Thanksgiving or Fall decor.  The leaves have ribbon loops and name tags sewn on so that each family member can take their leaves home and string on a ribbon as a lasting memory of family gatherings.

Materials:

• small pieces of fabric in different colors
• felt
• embroidery floss
• fabric paper
• ribbon
• small buttons

Step 1.

This table runner is easy and inexpensive to make.  I stenciled enough leaves on it for all family members and guests to sign on Thanksgiving Day fwith a permanent marker. 

Materials:

• Measure your table and then buy enough fabric to hang over on both sides adding about an inch for a hem all the way around.
• Paint and stencil of your choice

Step 1.

These gingerbread men are fun and easy to make.  I used a lightweight canvas which I painted brown and added embellishments to.  These look great with the candy canes and can be used in many different ways.

Materials:

• Small piece of lightweight canvas
• brown paint
• fiberfill stuffing
• tiny buttons
• fabric strip or ribbon for bow

Step 1.