A Knitter's Chirstmas Ball

Spotted this ingenious little item on Ravelry. It's creator, madamsewingstick, first knitted the tiny piece on regular knitting needles and then transferred it to toothpicks with beads at one end. She slipped the entire piece into a clear glass Christmas ball, suspending the needles by invisible thread.

December 22, 2008

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Curbly Recession Busters: 12 Ways to go Eco-Festive this Christmas and Save Bucks!

You might want to think of these eco-friendly decorating tips, as gifts to Mother Earth. With them we can all be as green as Christmas trees this holiday season and, in the long run, save some cash while we're at it.

1. Celebrate with a small, potted living Christmas tree that you can plant after the holidays and enjoy for years to come.
2. Instead of buying new ones, reuse or remake your old Christmas decorations.
3. Swap your old decorations wi » READ MORE

December 05, 2008

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Yarn-Filled Ornaments

If you spend any time handling yarn, then you have a yarn stash. The bane of any needle-crafter is using these leftovers in clever and pretty ways. Well, filling clear balls with the stuff couldn't be cleverer or prettier!  Via.

December 02, 2008

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