The Baby in the Manger

I stumbled upon a nice site with free old-fashioned clip-art.
There are lots of Christmas-y ones--some I like better than others.
This is one of my favorite:

Source:
http://graphicsfairy.blogspot.com/2010/12/vintage-christmas-clip-art-baby-jesus.html

Squirrel out of a knit glove

So cute!  Great when you only have one glove left!  I think a little bunny would be nice.  or a fuzzy bear.

Photo collage source: http://motherbabyearth.com/blog/?p=959
Original Etsy tutorial: http://www.etsy.com/blog/en/2008/recycled-glove-how-to-make-a-chipmunk-softie/

Paper plate cartons

Easy and handy when delivering goodies.

Source: http://sarahhearts.com/2011-06-28/paperbaskets/

Pine cone elves

This would be so fun to do with kids!

Source: http://www.marthastewart.com/how-to/pinecone-elves#slide_6

Cool furniture for organizing

Neat old post office cubbies or something>

Source: http://www.flickr.com/photos/pwrshopmom/5017396275/in/photostream/
About: http://kellylautenbach.typepad.com/thinking_out_loud_for_all/2010/09/sos-day-21.html

Using a wine rack for yarn storage --though not baby proof.

Source: http://myfarmhouse.tumblr.com/post/438875089/wine-rack-as-yarn-storage-love

Card file -it's just cool.

Source: someone's pintarest pin - Sorry, I didn't save the source!

Paper Peonies

Made out of coffee filters, which I've heard can be found at the dollar store.

Source/tutorial: http://brownpaperpackagesep.blogspot.com/2011/08/pretty-paper-peonies.html

Decoupaging with lace

Source/tutorial:  http://urbancomfort.typepad.com/urban_nest/2011/04/decoupaging-with-lace.html

Ruffle-y flower

Source/tutorial: http://emilys-little-world.blogspot.com/2011/02/how-to-make-t-shirt-fabric-flower.html

Dahlia flower corsage, or Poisettia?

Source/tutorial: http://news.holidash.com//2010/04/23/mothers-day-corsage/

Source/Another tip: http://www.notmartha.org/archives/2010/05/06/mothers-day-felt-dahlia-corsage-a-few-notes/

I bet these could be made to look like poinsettias, too!  The bottom flower in the last picture looks like a poinsettia to me.

Christmas tree pillow --Felt or fleece

I don't think this would be too hard to try myself.

Detail from pillow from Crate and Barrel for $26.95:

Source: http://www.crateandbarrel.com/decorating-and-accessories/decorative-pillows/merrie-12%22-pillow/s647139

Christmas tree pillow --Pieced

Source/tutorial: http://www.fromthebluechair.com/2010/12/tree-pillow-pointers.html

Organza flower with melted edges

Source/tutorial/templates: http://sew4home.com/projects/fabric-art-a-accents/541-organza-flower-tutorial

Wonky Stars

I'd love to try my hand at these stars someday:

Source: http://emmmylizzzy.blogspot.com/2011/11/quilt-for-new-baby.html

Source: http://www.freshlemonsquilts.com/?p=1324

I found a tutorial on how to make them:

Source/Tutorial: http://thesillyboodilly.blogspot.com/2009/02/wonky-star-tutorial.html

For Some Fancy Filing

Source/Tutorial: http://allylaughingatthedays.blogspot.com/2010/10/tale-of-one-filing-cabinet.html

I like filing cabinets because they can hold lots of paper in an organized(?) way.  My husband likes them because they have lots of room, but a small "footprint" on the floor of our small space.  And now they can even be pretty!

Summery Umbrella Wreath

source/tutorial: http://cfabbridesigns.com/blog/easter/easy-easter-wreath/

Neat way to make an arbor

with two old(?) doors!
source: http://forums2.gardenweb.com/forums/load/junk/msg070045399839.html

Wonder if I could pull this off?

source/tutorial: http://www.thesmallthingsblog.com/2011/10/messy-ponytailbun.html

source/tutorial: http://www.thesmallthingsblog.com/2011/10/messy-side-updo.html

Love the message!

Source: http://www.etsy.com/listing/79403418/youre-my-happily-ever-after-wood-sign

Sigh...how romantic.  I love the words, though I'd probably choose a more gentle font.

Wouldn't my daughter love one of these tutus!

source:  http://www.etsy.com/listing/81529303/sassy-little-scarecrow-tutu-dress-and?ref=sr_gallery_1&ga_search_submit=&ga_search_query=scarecrow&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_facet=handmade

CUTE!

source: http://www.etsy.com/listing/81235730/little-peacock-princess-tutu-sz-0-3

We need something like this!!

source: http://www.ltdcommodities.com/Harvest%2B2011/Rest-N-Ride-Travel-Pillow/prod290058.jmp?fm=catalog&navAction=jump&navCount=0&catalogBookId=2846&catalogId=catalog20018

These would be so fun & yummy!

source/tutorial: http://www.bakerella.com/pudding-cups/

Since we have lots of cords...

Source/tutorial: http://www.oboiler.com/picket/picket.html#

Cute playhouse!

Source: http://www.ohdeedoh.com/ohdeedoh/addisons-attic-playroom-and-dreamy-bedroom-kids-room-tour-138590

Dainty Doilies

http://www.intimateweddings.com/blog/doily-envelopes/

Also, check out: http://www.marthastewartweddings.com/photogallery/doily-decorations?lpgStart=1&currentslide=1&currentChapter=1

Hi!

This will be fun.  I love new ideas, and I especially love quick projects.  My plan is to share them here!
(I'm also kind of a non-conformist, so for now this is my substitute for Pinterest).  Hope you enjoy!