Christmas Stocking Tutorials
Here are some fun ideas for you from Martha Stewart. 1.  Recycled Sweater Stocking:  http://www.marthastewart.com/portal/site/mslo/menuitem.0e0eb51a2e6b5ad593598e10d373a0a0/?vgnextoid=caf32e912b11f010VgnVCM1000003d370a0aRCRD&backto=true 2.  Felt Jingle Bell Stockings:  http://www.marthastewart.com/portal/site/mslo/menuitem.3a0656639de62ad593598e10d373a0a0/?vgnextoid=b8b8767338bd4110VgnVCM1000003d370a0aRCRD&backto=true 3.  Felt and Ric-Rac Stocking:  http://www.marthastewart.com/portal/site/mslo/menuitem.3a0656639de62ad593598e10d373a0a0/?vgnextoid=95f4809dc732f010VgnVCM1000003d370a0aRCRD&backto=true 4.  Keepsake Stocking:  http://www.marthastewart.com/portal/site/mslo/menuitem.3a0656639de62ad593598e10d373a0a0/?vgnextoid=31fdce908332f010VgnVCM1000003d370a0aRCRD&backto=true

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1.   Christmas Pillows:  http://creativelittledaisy.typepad.com/creative_little_daisy/2009/11/pillow-talk.html 2.  Cool Yule:  http://www.greenkitchen.com/blog/2008/12/cool-yule-holiday-tutorial.html 3.  Paper Gift Cones:  http://the-feathered-nest.blogspot.com/2008/11/dud-idea-new-idea-mini-tutorial-oh-and.html 4.  Felt Hair Clips:  http://www.makeit-loveit.com/2009/04/felt-hair-clips.html 5.  Recycled Target Bag Gift Pom: http://creaturecomforts.typepad.com/my_weblog/2008/11/diy-eco-happy-pom-pom-gift-topper.html

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1.  Cookie Bags from Lolly Chops:  http://according-to-kelly.com/2010/07/rustic-cookie-bags-from-lolly-chops/ 2.  Simple Sewn Bird Ornaments:  http://www.purlbee.com/sewn-bird-ornaments/2008/12/8/mollys-sketchbook-simple-sewn-bird-ornaments.html 3.  No Sew Buttoned Shawl:  http://dollarstorecrafts.com/2009/11/scarf-shawl/ 4.  No Sew Flutter Cape:  http://www.rufflesandstuff.com/2009/10/tutorial-easy-no-sew-flutter-cape-with.html   5.  How Joyful Bear:  http://www.howjoyful.com/2010/05/howjoyful-bear-tutorial-and-pattern/

Even more Christmas Tutorials
1. Felt Garland: http://underconstructionblog.typepad.com/under_construction/2007/12/felt-garland-tu.html 2.  Sewing Pattern Twinkle Lights:  http://velvetstrawberries.typepad.com/andreasingarella/2009/01/heres-the-other-project-i-was-telling-you-about-its-the-same-idea-as-the-fiesta-flower-in-the-previous-post-except-this-tim.html 3.  Advent Calendar Garland:  http://allsorts.typepad.com/allsorts/2007/11/advent-calendar.html 4.  Roly Poly Santas:  http://oldfarmhousegathering.blogspot.com/2010/07/christmas-in-july-tutorial_29.html

More Christmas Tutorials
   1.  Peppermint yo-yo garland:  http://heatherbailey.typepad.com/heather_bailey/2006/12/the_peppermint_.html 2.  Almost No-Sew Christmas Bunting:  http://fionacarter.typepad.com/my_ramblings/2009/12/christmas-ideas-christmas-bunting-banners-garlands.html 3.  DIY Snowflake Garland:  http://creatingcupcakes.blogspot.com/2009/11/diy-snowflake-garland-giveaway.html 4.  Felted Wool Pomander Tutorial:  http://blog.betzwhite.com/2008/10/pomander-tutorial.html 5.  Easy Peasy Elf Hat:  http://lucykatecrafts.blogspot.com/2007/12/easy-peasy-elf-hat.html 6.  Pretty Holiday Pillows:  http://www.mybackyardeden.com/2009/11/pretty-holiday-pillows-freezer-paper.html 7.  Felt Ogee Ornament Tutorial:  http://blog.betzwhite.com/2009/12/felt-ogee-ornament-tutorial.html…

Mystery Mix
My mom has had this mix in her basement for awhile.  It sounded so tasty but the instructions, or lack thereof left her a little confused.  She brought it to me. I figured there was flour, sugar, levening and spices…

Pumpkin Bagels
I’m having a blast trying all the pumpkin recipes I can think of. Saturday we made pumpkin bagels. They were delicious, healthy, fast and easy! The original recipe came from Taste of Home.  Here’s my modified version:

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