http://christmasisforcrafts.com/blog A Christmas Time Crafts Journal Sat, 24 Nov 2007 06:24:10 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Technorati tags: christmas, recipes, crafts Hello everyone. Just a quick note to let you know that I've decided to add some Christmas recipes to the site. When you're hard at work making crafts for the holidays you're bound to get hungry so don't be afraid to try some of these ... http://christmasisforcrafts.com/blog/?p=14 Well, it's that time again...It's nearing my favorite time ofyear, Christmas time, and make no mistake about it," Christmas is forCrafts"! From now until December 24th I'll be posting new ideas at leastonce a week, so get your scissors, glue, and construction ready to go,and check back often. John http://christmasisforcrafts.com/blog/?p=12   Teresa and I will be getting our tree this coming weekend, which means will be making our popcorn Christmas garland Wednesday night. The tricky part will be not only keeping our cats from playing with the garland while we're making it but also keeping them from trying to eat ... http://christmasisforcrafts.com/blog/?p=11 What “yule” need: 3 cups baking soda3 cups cornstarch1 5/8 cups water (cold) How to prepare it: Combine baking soda and cornstarch in a saucepan. Add the water gradually until you have a smooth mixture. Stir this mixture constantly under heat (not too hot mind you) until it reaches the ... http://christmasisforcrafts.com/blog/?p=10 My sister and I used to make ornaments with Christmas craft salt dough when we were in grade school. I think my mom kept the Christmas tree ornaments until just a couple of years ago, when my father and her moved out of our childhood home. Here’s what you’ll need for the craft dough, ... http://christmasisforcrafts.com/blog/?p=5 Today was Black Friday for retail stores, but fear not crafters, it’s not as “gloomy” as it sounds. If you were brave enough to go out to the craft stores you undoubtedly got some great deals. If instead you decided to stay home and make some crafts, you undoubtedly made ... http://christmasisforcrafts.com/blog/?p=3