Holiday Crafting

[DahliaDoll]

Kim ~ You can Google "pinecone firestarter craft" and come up with lots of sites. Here's one: http://tinyurl.com/2gx4ul

We colored the wax, but with only using two coats of wax, the color did not show up. We also used several different chemicals but did not see any special color in the flame of the one we burned. We didn't label which ones had which chemicals, so we really have no idea. In any event, I think they will make great firestarters.

 

[KimD]

DJ thanks I have seen the different ways to make them have 3 bags of pinecones kids have picked up thru out the years. I just didn't want to make them and have them not work. Thanks again.

 

[DahliaDoll]

DJ thanks I have seen the different ways to make them have 3 bags of pinecones kids have picked up thru out the years. I just didn't want to make them and have them not work. Thanks again.

We dipped them twice and used sawdust after the final dipping. The sawdust helps them catch fire. Also we used parafin that we bought at the grocery store. It might burn better than using old candle wax, I'm not sure.

 

[pattycakes]

Not doing too well this year--I removed the PJs--they'll have to be New year's gifts, and no apron this Christmas--maybe next year!

You all are doing great!!! I'll have to make my crafting a priority in the coming year!


3 cross stitched handkerchiefs for uncle--all done!
fleece blanket for DBro and his GF--both done!
yo-yo angels for Open House--3 done!
need 3 more yo-yo angels for Saturday's Open House

 

[Princess_Christmas]

I'm still here, completing lots of projects but still have a few to go ~ Celebrating Christmas on December 26th
Finish doll house for niece
Add 'carpet' stickers ~ DONE
Add mirror ~ DONE
Create doors and install ~ DONE
Create beds ~ Decided not to
Create family ornaments ~ DONE
Create Christmas tags ~ DONE
Cut out quilt pieces ~ DONE
Cut out other bedding pieces ~ DONE
Sew Bedding ~ DONE
Finish painting for dad
Finish coffee creamers ~ DONE

 

[DahliaDoll]

I'm curious how everyone did. If you've been following along, I did really well. There's only one thing that didn't get done, so it will be a gift for later on (Valentine's or hostess gift for DD). This challenge was quite an incentive to me to see what I could write off. For some of the items, I listed each step, so I could keep checking things off. That helped a lot. Here's the end result:

*Cats Cross-stitch [http://tinyurl.com/2zn4t5 NOT DONE!]
*Glass Blocks [For ME! UFO from a couple years ago] http://tinyurl.com/3adgnc . . . http://tinyurl.com/3d4z34 [DONE!]
*Pinecone firestarters [For DSonIL] [DONE!]
*Whisks [For staff at DM's assisted living residence] [DONE!]
*Cowl [For DD#2 http://tinyurl.com/29lu7k ] [DONE!]
*Cowl [For ME] [DONE!]
*Scarf [For DD#2] [DONE!]
*Scarf #2 [For DD#2] [DONE!]
*Scarf [For DDSonIL] [DONE!]
*Scarf and Hat[For DD#1] [DONE!]
*Cowl/scarf [Frog and re-knit moebius scarf for ME] [DONE!]
*Prayer Shawl [For DD#2 - 1/4/08] [DONE!]
*Scarf [For friend at church - from yarn left over from prayer shawl - because she liked the color so much] [DONE!]
*5 coaster sets [For DGFs need 3 by 12/1 http://tinyurl.com/yqumzo ] [DONE!]
*OC Christmas cards [Sign, address, stamp and mail] [DONE!]
*LWR Quilt Top [OC " 'CAUSE IT'S CHRISTMAS" Challenge] [DONE!]
*Prayer Shawl [OC " 'CAUSE IT'S CHRISTMAS" Challenge] [DONE!]
*Knit Christmas stocking [OC " 'CAUSE IT'S CHRISTMAS" Challenge - Recipient will make charitable donation instead of paying me http://tinyurl.com/38dseb http://tinyurl.com/2ucrx6 ] [DONE!]
*Cowl [For DMIL http://tinyurl.com/29lu7k ] [DONE!]
*Placemats (2) [For DD#2's DBF] [DONE!]
*Felted clogs http://tinyurl.com/doegp [For DD#1] [DONE!]
*Christmas cards [DONE!]
*Virgin Island cross-stitches [Thank you to Julie - gift for Karen] [DONE!]
*Advent Calendars (2) [For DDs at Thanksgiving - Here they are: http://tinyurl.com/2ck2d8 and http://tinyurl.com/2z9tvx ] [DONE! - They love them!]

 

[jackfrosty]

OMGosh, DJ! Awesome! I LOVE the glass blocks!! So pretty! I'm lookingforward to all your next projects!
My purses from bras were well received! Quite a hoot! Already thinking on the next project for next Christmas! I'm thinking on starting with fleece kerchief's.

 

[DahliaDoll]

OMGosh, DJ! Awesome! I LOVE the glass blocks!! So pretty! I'm lookingforward to all your next projects!
My purses from bras were well received! Quite a hoot! Already thinking on the next project for next Christmas! I'm thinking on starting with fleece kerchief's.

Thanks! I'm looking for inspiration wherever it comes from . . . Would like to see others posting pictures. That really helps. Gald they liked the purses . . . they were great!

 

[KimD]

I got everything done except for one scarf for one of my brothers girlfriends guess that's what I get for trying to start and finish it the day before Christmas eve. When I had to work 7-4 on Christmas eve. Oh well it will be finished tonight and she knows its coming. Maybe I will give it to her this weekend when she comes over to start my taxes.

Everything was well received. One of my SIL's requested that I start making two of everything one for whom it is for then one for her so that she doesn't try to take everyone's gifts anymore.

 

[jampss]

I had fun making all my crocheted wash cloths. I didn't branch out to anything more. Well, I did make a recycled Christmas card basket. That was real cute. So, this year, with all the ideas I saw on here, I may try one or two different new things! Thanks!
:grin:

 

[supermom315]

:heartsNY: Just a reminder that the 2008 UFO Challenge starts SOON... hope to see all of you there!

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