SECTION 3):*~*: Newly Available Free Craft Projects

Links to free project instructions that have recently been added to variousweb sites.

 

AOK Corral has added free plastic canvas patterns to make navity themed Christmas ornaments. There is a link to instructions on how to stitch on plastic canvas also available.

 

Kreinik has brought back to their web site one of their most popular freebies ever, a cross stitch Christmas sampler. Cross stitch instructions are also available.

 

The Home Sewing Association had added a kid's project to make pilgrim dolls from bias tape, a styrofoam ball, felt and miscellaneous decorations.

 

FreeCraftunlimited.com is featuring a Thanksgiving turkey placecard holder project this month.

 

McCall's Quilting has added a new quilt block pattern to their site for November called Grandma's Choice. It is rated for beginners.

 

Crocheters will probably want to bookmark this link because Annie's Attic features a new free crocheting pattern every day.

 

This is the most recent Craft Creations issue to become available for free download. They are card making projects using various techniques such as cross stitch and polymer clay.

 

Annie's Plastic Canvas has a new free pattern for November to make a 'We Believe' magnet.

 

The last of the 2006 series of free cross stitch charts from Vermillion stitchery will be available in a couple of weeks. The theme of the series is Birds & Butterflies.

 

Instructions on how to make Santa Clause and Mrs Clause from clay pots have been added to the Tall Mouse web site.

 

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SECTION 1):*~*: What's New at CraftSiteDirectory.com?

Our Thanksgiving and Christmas sections have been updated.

 

SECTION 2):*~*: Making Your Own Christmas Cards

Links to Christmas card making ideas available on the Internet.

 

SECTION 3):*~*: Newly Available Free Craft Projects

Links to free project instructions that have recently been added to various web sites.

 

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SECTION 1):*~*: What's New at CraftSiteDirectory.com?

 

If you are looking for seasonal arts and crafts ideas, our Thanksgiving and Christmas sub-categories have been updated. You can find these sections in the Craft Site Directory under seasonal crafts.

 

Our Thanksgiving section includes links to arts and crafts ideas for all ages and skill levels, decorating ideas, instructions for making wreaths and table centerpieces, along with activities and recipes.

http://www.craftsitedirectory.com/Thanksgiving/index.html 

 

In our Christmas section you can find card making projects, instructions for making your own ornaments, Christmas project and home decor ideas, as well as links to online craft shops with handmade Christmas crafts available for purchase.

http://www.craftsitedirectory.com/Christmas/index.html 

 

Many of our other categories have also been updated, take a look around:

 

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SECTION 2):*~*: Making Your Own Christmas Cards

Links to Christmas card making ideas available on the Internet.

 

If you are planning to make your own Christmas cards this year, time is running out to get them done. At the links below you can find lots of ideas and inspiration for getting started on or finishing up your Christmas cards for this year. Those who have already finished their cards may want to print some of the instructions and save them for next year.

 

The Hobby Craft web site has about a dozen different quick and easy Christmas card project ideas:

 

Card Making @ CircleofCrafters.com currently has 3 Christmas card projects available. Watch the site for a new Christmas project to be posted on November 20th:

 

Card Inspirations has several Christmas card making ideas available on their web site:

 

My Craft Book has 5 Christmas card ideas listed that are all suitable for beginners:

 

Iris folding is a fun card making technique that can be used to make Christmas cards. Iris Folding @ CircleofCrafters.com has several free Christmas themed iris folding patterns available. Instructions for iris folding can be found at the second link below:

 

Paper embroidery is another technique that can be used to make Christmas card. Handcrafted Greetings has instructions for paper embroidery and several project ideas that would be suitable for Christmas cards:

 

Stitching Cards has a free pattern to make a paper embroidery wreath:

 

If you are looking for verses to use in your Christmas cards, this link has a large list of Christmas verses:

 

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