 | Are you looking for a last minute gift that is both delicious and inexpensive? Why not make a batch of Mistress Jennie’s Christmas Crack. You can whip up this sweet treat in no time at all with simple ingredients you probably have on hand. One sleeve of crackers will make up enough for several gifts. You can add nuts, sprinkles or other toppings for even more festive flavor. If you are having issues with the recipe, Mistress Jennie and the rest of the awesome Craftster members are here to help.
Create other tasty tidbits with recipes, tips and inspiration from our Cooking Board. Happy Holidays!
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 | Old man winter has decided to take up residence in my neck of the woods and boy is he hungry! To satisfy his craving and keep him warm I decided to treat him to a pot of Craftylittlmonkey’s Black Eyed Pea and Squash Soup. I can feel good making this dish when I use vegetables that are in season and abundant. I can’t wait to pair this soup with a nice thick piece of homemade bread. For some people black eyed peas are the devil. That’s okay! You can use a different bean or veggie to take its place. You can see the full thread for this project HERE
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 Since February 2009, we have chosen 15 current Featured Projects from around Craftster. Ten years of amazing featured projects.
Today, though, in lieu of the site closing, we are bringing you the final collection of Featured Projects for Craftster — ever. And today, we are not featuring current projects.
Today, we are featuring a collection of projects created by our very own Mod Squad. Many thanks to kittykill for organizing this beautiful collection of favorite projects from our hard-working team.
Mods, thank you for stepping up, showing up, and creating daily. We love and adore each of you. We couldn’t have done any of this without you.
— kittykill, rackycoo & sweets4ever
“Hey! That’s my fern!”
 | Sometimes you need a little holiday decoration in your office. Calvinlover16 share their tutorial for a Paper Tree that will keep your desk festive and not take up a lot of room. Best of all…no pine needles to clean up! You can craft this tree with any color or pattern scrap book paper you wish. Why not create an entire forest with whimsical paper and small baubles. Paper Trees make an excellent gift for coworkers, teachers or your favorite arborist.
You can see the full thread for this project HERE. Happy Holidays! |
 | Some times you want something sweet without all the work. Catwithseventoes share their recipe for Lazy Bread Pudding that will literally take a matter of minutes to make. You simply gather the ingredients and microwave. Easy peasy! This dish is a great breakfast or snack when you are on the run. You can also whip up a pan for holiday potlucks and office parties. It taste like you spent all day making it but we know your secret.
You can see the full thread for this project HERE
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It’s always good to be thankful for what you have. As a blog writer, I’m thankful for all the wonderful Craftster who continuously post such beautiful and inspiring work!
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 | Does your wardrobe need a new look? You can create beautiful one of a kind fabric buttons without a kit using Viliku’s tutorial for Fabric Covered Buttons. You do not need a special instrument when making this accessory. It is scrapbusting at its best! You just need a small piece of fabric, a button, floss and a needle. Easy peasy! This is a fun project for children. They can craft their very own button for clothing, jewelry or fairy garden furniture.
Happiness is crafting! Don’t be afraid to try something new with inspiration from our Tutorial Cloud. Have a crafty Tuesday!
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 | Are you cooking a turkey for Thanksgiving? Do you have a go-to recipe for preparing the bird? Our family has tried so many different techniques. We finally decided to turn on the grill and use the rotisserie function. Other members, like Craftylittlemonkey cooks her with a nice paprika and garlic paste. Hat and Bag Lady uses a cooking bag for her turkey. Our Cooking Board has tips for dressing up your gobbler. You can also check out this Turkey Specific Post for more ideas.
No matter what is on your plate this holiday season, our Cooking Board has a recipe to keep the holidays stress free and tasty. Happy Thanksgiving!
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Every two weeks we pick our favorite 15 projects that Craftster readers have voted for with the “This Rocks!” button. Here are our latest picks which were lovingly and painstakingly chosen (so many amazing projects to choose from!), this time by rackycoo. We hope you enjoy them!
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 | Want to recycle an old map and create a holiday gift at the same time? Why not try out Phizzychick’s tutorial for a Map Paper Pinecone. These beautiful faux pinecones can be used as ornaments, part of a garland or placed in a lovely seasonal dish. They are perfect for both fall and winter decor. You don’t have to stick to maps, you can use any style paper you wish. If you have a bibliophile in your life, old books would be splendid for this project. You can read more about this design and the materials used HERE
Crafting this holiday season just got a little easier with tutorials from our Tutorial Cloud. No matter what craft you have in mind, we have inspiration for you.
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We sure do love our coffee, and boy, is there a lot of coffee related art posted on Craftster, so pour a cuppa and let’s take a look at some of that coffee art.
Are you always in need of that morning pick up? Then you may agree with jaimeshive, who strongly declares “Death before decaf” here in embroidery. |
| Onyxnox wrote a lovely “poem for mornings” and painted this fun sign for her kitchen. |
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| Here’s the cutest coffee fan ever! This little owl, painted by andralynn is getting ready to start his morning right. Mmm, coffee! |
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| digital misfit used satin stitch to make this somewhat snarky ode to coffee. Great job! |
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| This mixed media coffee art by alwaysinmyroom was made with paper, ink, paint, markers, and then a nice coat of wax. The layers and the wax give it such a nice depth. |
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Coffee, anyone? If you need more coffee, including other art, coffee mugs, and even coffee recipes, make sure to check out the Craftster tag “coffee“.
 | There is no better comfort food than a Chicken Pot Pie. It may seem daunting to make this savory dish, but trust us, it’s not when you use Queenhobo’s easy recipe. Most people stress about the crust, but you don’t have to when you use canned biscuits instead of a traditional topping. The thick biscuit crust gives the meal a chicken and dumpling flavor. Yummy! If the thought of chicken makes you want to scream, you can make a pot pie using other meats or seasonal vegetables.
No matter what you choose; chicken, beef or veggie, our Cooking Board has a mouthwatering recipes to tickle your tastebuds. |
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This weekend, wow your friends with a gorgeous room divider made from everyday objects. pookiemccool made this pretty screen using a printer box, some old curtains, leftover furniture paint, and duct tape. This would be perfect for a shared bedroom! |
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