Artsy Bloggers Roundup #36

Spice up Plain Pens with Wrapping Paper or Magazines
Here are directions for an inexpensive stocking stuffer from Peggy.

We Want More Ornament Ideas!
Eileen and her elves have been crafting up new ornament ideas. Here's just one example. There will be more to come.

Green Crafts - A Handmade Book from Recycled Wood and Paper
Noreen's been working on Christmas presents. She's just finished making a journal for her sister in law, using old wood from a stage set, and recycled paper. She's binding it all with spool knitted cords, and has embellished it with a Celtic Tree of Life. A very green Christmas present indeed!

Write a Thankful Poem
Even though this is described as a Thanksgiving activity, you can adapt it to any time of the year, suggests Mary Emma at Quilting and Patchwork.

Christmas Shopping for Fiber-holics with Tangled Thread
Need a gift idea for the fabric or fiber-holic in your life? Chloe has put together her favorite picks to delight the crafter on your list.

Freaky Friday #138
A visual journal prompt using photos and images of your family from Heather.

Artist Profile: Theda Sandiford
Come meet Theda Sandiford, and enjoy her multi-layered and challenging collages!

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