Crafty Christmas and Holiday Roundup!

Here's my denim project bag decked out with the Craft Corps Stencil Kit from Vickie Howell.com. Craft Cure Coming Up!

Are you crafty or have a crafty friend in need of a holiday present? Here's a round up of some handy items that will make even the most discerning crafter do the happy dance with glee. Whatever you're celebrating, there's always a need for a crafty project. Put your coffee, hot chocolate or herbal tea cup down and strap yourself into your knitting chair or to your crafting table...here we go!

1. Craft Corps Stencil Kit and Craft Corps the book coming soon! You can preorder the book at Vickie's OpenSky shop. brought to us by Vickie Howell. View other projects made with this kit...Messenger Bag and T-shirt. The kit is easy to use and both items are so reasonably priced that you won't be able to resist! Your crafty friends will thank you.

2. Next Up, Halcyon’s Drop Spindle Kit has everything you need to help you with your first fiber spinning project. A wonderful gift for the adventurous knitter who yearns for the yarnie experience of spinning.

3. Kid's Craft Kits galore on WeekendKits. There are kits for kids with carrying cases or totes, great kid colors and projects that are geared toward kid safe crafting.

4. Snowman PinPunchKit from JoanneFabrics. This makes an adorable ornament or pin. Make an adorable Owl baby bib from Jenny Hart for the new baby in your life.

5. Knit and Crochet Kits from the fabulous folks at LionBrandYarn. These kits are beginner friendly and fun.

Well, there's your crafty roundup for the week. Enjoy!

Marg (dizzy from all the crafty choices!)

Oh, the craft of it all!

Grab you iced mochas and gather 'round for a roundup.

A few things have really caught my crafty eye this week and it's time to share them...here goes.


Craft Corps stencil kits are available in wonderful color combos on ILovetoCreate.com and Amazon.com. There are so many options with this easy to use stencil kit from Vickie Howell that you're going to need more than one. Stop by CraftCorps.com and sign up for the newsletter to learn about some wonderful crafters and their inspiring stories.


Etsy finds this week - Trumpet please.


Melissabeads Colorful and fun.


CatherinetteRings You have to see to believe. Excellent.

Rabbit Hollow Prims Mighty fine primitive dolls and more.

Caron Free Pattern Section There's even a section for larger sizes and I'm currently obsessed with the crochet Mesh Scarf, Black Magic Shoulder Shrug, and the knitted Steppin' OutPoncho.

Obesessions can be good when they lead to crafting, beauty, sharing and jumping up and down with glee when a project comes together!


Jump up - Jump down - turn it all around and have a crafty day.


Marg (Whew! Dizzy from that turn around part)