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Giveaway: Artful Christmas: 30 Elegant Craft Projects by Susan Wasinger

December 3, 2014 by Stefanie Girard

artful Christmas book craft projectsJust in time for Christmas Crafting I have the pleasure of offering a copy of Artful Christmas: 30 Elegant Craft Projects by Susan Wasinger for a giveaway. Leave a comment about what you are crafting or your color scheme/crafting theme this holiday season in to day’s post by December 12, 2014  and you will be in the running. Open to U.S. and Canada residents only please. More about the book from the publisher Lark Crafts:

Celebrate a merry Christmas in an artfully decorated home! Crafters will feel the joy as they make 30 elegant yet incredibly easy projects out of the most affordable and accessible materials. Deck the halls with a lacy air-dried clay wreath, a stamped muslin bag Advent calendar, festive felt stockings, sparkling paper ornaments, a glittered garland, and other items beautiful and bright.

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Comments

  1. Tabitha Klucking says

    December 3, 2014 at 12:09 pm

    I’m liking a more natural white and neutral color scheme this year. My daughter and I are doing some candle wraps and other simple decorations.

  2. Yoli says

    December 3, 2014 at 12:51 pm

    I have an almost 2 year old, so my scheme this holiday is ‘unbreakable’. I’ve scoured my many decorating items and if it can be pulled, yanked, kicked or thrown without immediately breaking then it’s up! Amazingly I had quite a good selection and everything came out great! 🙂 Thank you for the giveaway, happy holidays!

  3. Delaine says

    December 3, 2014 at 1:15 pm

    My color scheme this year is red and gold. Beautiful together! Thanks!

  4. Kris Westphal says

    December 3, 2014 at 1:18 pm

    I’m making ribbon trees. All colors!

  5. gothgoddess says

    December 3, 2014 at 4:19 pm

    I’m making door plaques… Our colour scheme this year is purple and green…

  6. karinws says

    December 3, 2014 at 4:52 pm

    I always like to learn new crafts and get new ideas for decorations.

  7. marmic1954 says

    December 3, 2014 at 6:12 pm

    Every year I make about 20 ornaments for gifts and this year I made felted Christmas puddings. They are really cute and easy to pop in with a Christmas card for sending in the mail.

  8. Donna H says

    December 3, 2014 at 7:08 pm

    I’m making various holiday items to decorate my mantle this Christmas. This books looks like it’s loaded with great projects! Thanks for this giveaway!!

  9. RoseSantuciSofranko (@Artists4God) says

    December 3, 2014 at 8:10 pm

    I’m planning on making a flock of white Origami cranes and doves for our Christmas tree this year. God bless!

  10. Sherrye Grotte says

    December 3, 2014 at 8:33 pm

    I’m still looking for ideas!

  11. Andrea Smith Hardaker says

    December 3, 2014 at 9:06 pm

    I hope to make an outdoorsie wreath with deer antler and pheasant feathers. I want to make wood slice ornaments with my wood burner. I want to make a hot chocolate gift in a jar to go with my home canned foods for gifts. I want to make a jar snow globe, and modpodge a design on jar for a sparkly candle. There have been so many ideas this year!! Love them all!

  12. yarnaddicted says

    December 4, 2014 at 5:56 am

    My color scheme this year is blue and silver, I’m making handmade holiday cards!
    Thanks, Kim Reid

  13. shari harniss says

    December 4, 2014 at 7:21 am

    I always have the traditional colors- red, green. Use lots of Santas as decorations.

  14. Alice Clark says

    December 4, 2014 at 9:01 am

    My old, old decorations are mostly in gold and red, but this year I’m adding more silver and burgundy into the mix. I’m painting garish red candles a more subdued wine/burgundy color and adding siver accents onto the gold ribbons and trims. It’s coming together nicely.
    What a lovely giveaway — thanks for a chance to win Susan Wasinger’s fabulous book!

  15. Mary Mac says

    December 4, 2014 at 11:27 am

    I just finished making all of my own Christmas cards.. My holiday colors this year white/glitter silver.

  16. pattipanuccio says

    December 4, 2014 at 11:42 am

    Our second Christmas by the sea I am trying to incorporate more Aqua and silver

  17. Rebecca P says

    December 4, 2014 at 11:58 am

    This year I’m using black Christmas cards, with bright/lime green (and green glittered) triangle trees. Very simple, but looks so cool against the black background. Adding googly-eyes to one tree because Santa is always watching!

  18. Beth Watson says

    December 4, 2014 at 12:13 pm

    My Holiday Theme is Vintage/Retro with silver tinsel trees and vintage glass ornaments. Thanks for the chance to win this great book!

  19. Alice says

    December 4, 2014 at 12:32 pm

    This books looks pretty awesome. Love the neutral palette.

  20. middleagecouple says

    December 4, 2014 at 1:24 pm

    I am making fabric and some felt ornaments. Some are gifts, some to sell, some for me. There are four different kinds and the colors vary for others. For me they are red, pink, green.

  21. Dana says

    December 4, 2014 at 1:36 pm

    The theme is rustic elegance. Last year we made a wagon wheel wreath, this year I’m planning on co-ordinating bells/bows for the windows and making new stockings for the kids.

  22. Emma Sleppy says

    December 4, 2014 at 2:15 pm

    I love white, aqua blue-green/Teal and silver

  23. annehaun says

    December 4, 2014 at 2:43 pm

    I am making quilted ornaments using up all my fabric scraps!

  24. Sandie Weinrauch says

    December 4, 2014 at 5:23 pm

    I’m knitting headbands with flowers for the girls in the family; socks for the guys; lap blankets for the elders and cowls for friends. Our “theme” this year will be snowmen/snowflakes with an emphasis on white (of course), read and green.

  25. Karey says

    December 4, 2014 at 11:29 pm

    I’m working on an infinity scarf for a friend this year. It’s coming along nicely.

  26. Debbie says

    December 5, 2014 at 6:32 am

    I am working on knitting a shawl and hats as gifts for family.

  27. mjmarmo says

    December 5, 2014 at 7:34 am

    I am making sculpty clay ornaments which will be white stamped in black with glitter.

  28. Donna says

    December 5, 2014 at 8:25 am

    I’m making silk and natural wreaths and centerpieces for my family and friends. I love designing each and every piece!

  29. Susan Samuel says

    December 5, 2014 at 3:02 pm

    We are all white and red this year and at present are making table decorations.

  30. smfsprout says

    December 5, 2014 at 7:16 pm

    This year I’m learning to craft with deco mesh and having a great time making mistakes and learning that ‘yours doesn’t look like mine’ is not always a bad thing. 🙂

  31. sherrytx says

    December 6, 2014 at 7:50 pm

    I’m loving the updated Frozen blues and light blue with red themes I’ve seen this year, but I don’t want to have to update everything, so I’m sticking with my traditional red and green plaid.

  32. Nikki says

    December 6, 2014 at 7:52 pm

    I’m still trying to figure it out

  33. Theresa says

    December 6, 2014 at 9:59 pm

    I ave severa trees tha are themed.One is cat ornaments, one is my encounter tree (I collect an ornament to remind me of any adventure I take) and the a big tree with all my childhood ornaments. Garland is everywhere. Sparkling gold bows. I also have a tree hanging from the ceiling. I made an evergreen wreath for the wall and an evergreen candle arrangement for the table.

  34. Jessica Dougherty says

    December 7, 2014 at 11:27 am

    I like an “old fashion” Christmas with a hodge podge of all the decor we’ve collected over the years…no trendy color scheme here! Thanks for the chance & Happy Holidays!

  35. Suz says

    December 9, 2014 at 9:23 am

    We are needle felting ornaments this year… Thanks for the giveaway chance!

  36. kim says

    December 9, 2014 at 9:32 am

    I have thmed areas all over the house, from snowmen to a wine themed tree. Love crafting.

  37. Sara Shalom says

    December 10, 2014 at 4:19 pm

    Just finished embroidering and assembling a big advent calendar with pockets for the family. Now, I’m working on sundry presents.

  38. Rose Scott says

    December 11, 2014 at 12:55 pm

    I am crafting votive candle holders from cans.

  39. Carmen N says

    December 11, 2014 at 3:36 pm

    My theme this year seems to be silver, pearl and blue

  40. Christine B. says

    December 12, 2014 at 2:16 pm

    I’ll be out of state spending Christmas with my daughter, son-in-law and grandkids so my theme will be “transportable”! Felt will be sewn into many Christmas ornaments for the tree that will be put up upon my arrival!

  41. Marie says

    November 12, 2015 at 9:36 pm

    Simple and elegant is the direction we have been heading for our home, holidays, and life in general.

    Thank you for the opportunity for this giveaway!

    Cheers,
    Marie

  42. Rita says

    November 24, 2015 at 1:01 pm

    My favorite would be a country theme, every year I make new patterns to add to my collection. One day I hope my 7 ft tree will be adorned with all handmade decorations.

  43. Connie says

    November 25, 2015 at 2:06 pm

    I always like to try new ideas for the holidays ang everyday. I am crocheting hats

  44. Julie says

    December 3, 2015 at 11:52 am

    White (my favorite color!!). I am gifting handmade jewelry this year 🙂

  45. Sandi Leonard says

    December 3, 2015 at 12:39 pm

    Perfect Giving grandchildren classes regarding each one’s talent. Keep on teaching while gifting.

  46. Brekke says

    December 3, 2015 at 12:58 pm

    I am making cinch bags (holiday print fabric) to put gifts in and use them every year.

  47. boblosan says

    December 3, 2015 at 1:38 pm

    I am sewing clothes and knitting a hat for my 4 1/2 month old grandson!

  48. Cathleen says

    December 4, 2015 at 6:50 am

    I am craft felt succulents at the moment!

  49. jjwardancer says

    December 4, 2015 at 2:51 pm

    My color scheme this year is blue and silver, but I haven’t decided on a theme as yet. Hoping to get an idea from your generous giveaway. Thank You.

  50. Susan says

    December 8, 2015 at 11:41 am

    I am making folded paper wreath ornaments and some paper star garland.

Have you read?

35 Rolled Magazine Crafts -You’ll Never Throw Away a Magazine Again

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You know that one drawer? The one stuffed with old magazines you swore you’d read again someday? Yeah, I had one too. Mine was a jumbled pile of home décor issues, a few random cooking magazines, and—don’t judge—some celebrity gossip ones from 2011 (I was emotionally invested, okay?). But here’s the thing… instead of tossing them all into the recycling bin, I discovered a whole new world of DIY that completely changed the way I looked at those glossy pages.

Rolled magazine crafts are the ultimate combo of relaxing, colorful, and oh-so-satisfying. It’s the kind of project that starts with “I’ll just roll a few pages” and ends with you surrounded by a vase, a bowl, three coasters, and plans to make a full-blown wall installation. There’s something magical about taking something destined for the trash and turning it into something genuinely beautiful. It’s like giving your old mags a second life—and honestly, they deserve it.

The best part? These projects are super versatile. You can go small with beads or bobby pins, or go big with wall art, wreaths, or even furniture pieces. (Yes, furniture! There’s a magazine stool in this roundup that blew my mind.) And don’t even get me started on the gift potential—handmade goodies like these make thoughtful, one-of-a-kind presents without breaking the bank.

Whether you’re a seasoned crafter or just looking for a mindful weekend project, there’s something incredibly rewarding about rolling paper into art. You’ll be amazed at how meditative the process is, and how quickly you’ll start eyeing every glossy page as potential craft material.

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So if you’ve been looking for an excuse to clean out that drawer, this is it. Not only are you decluttering, but you’re also creating stunning pieces that spark conversation and bring a pop of personality to any room. It’s a total win-win.

Personally, I’ve turned some of my oldest, most faded magazine pages into colorful bowls and ornaments—and every time I walk past them, I smile knowing they were rescued from the recycling bin. Crafting with rolled magazines isn’t just fun; it’s a little reminder that beauty can be found in the most unexpected places (even between old perfume ads and articles on how to organize your pantry).

So go ahead—grab those scissors, pour a cup of tea (or a cheeky glass of wine), and start rolling. And hey, if you make something amazing, I’d love to see it! Tag me on social or drop a comment below so we can all ooh and ahh together. Happy crafting, and remember: no magazine left behind.

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