:My Daily Craft Blog

• Nativity?

  I know it's a strange thing for a pagan to make, but a friend of mine just became a Catholic and try though I may to figure out a Christmas present for her I couldn't think of anything. Then last night I had the idea of making her a gourd nativity scene. Believe me I never thought I'd find myself painting a baby Jesus. Stranger things have happened I suppose. I hope I get it done in time. I need to let it dry overnight and then start on the details tomorrow. The sheep came out pretty well. And I need to cut a star in the top of the gourd. That might be challenging.

• Video of Me Talking About the Knifty Knitter and Bead Embroidery

  I know I haven't posted lately so hopefully this video will make up for it and catch you up on what I've been up to as 2009 comes to an end.

• Knitting, Crocheting and Gingerbread Cookies

  Yesterday in the Etsy chatroom, there were a lot of knitters and crocheters. There were so many fabulous finds in their shops. That was very inspiring. I wish I'd jotted their names down for you. One was an artist name Jack who made all kinds of super cool animal hats for kids including a bright pink pig. Yesterday I made gingerbread cookies in the morning and deviled eggs in the evening. In case you didn't know I have a cooking blog here: http://witcherycookery.blogspot.com/ After I started one my boyfriend started one. His is here: http://greenmancooking.blogspot.com/ Between the two of us we could feed a small army.