holiday 2011 press kit
Holiday 2011
When it comes to Christmas, every family has traditions that make the season more meaningful and merry. At JOANN Fabric and Craft Stores®, our favorite holiday tradition is to share new ideas for handcrafted gifts and decor. Once you see this year's collection of traditional and trend-setting crafts, we know you'll agree that Happiness is Handmade™!
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Holly Jolly Pillows
The artfully illustrated holly leaves on these handcrafted pillows are JOANN exclusive designs! Each design is computer-printed onto fabric then framed with coordinating strips of red quilting fabrics. Toss them together on your bed or sofa for a cozy Christmastime display.
Skill Level 2: Some experience necessary
Approximate Crafting Time:2 hours per pillow
Dashing Dog Accessories
Festive fashion statements for Fido and friends! Holiday-themed fabric sleeves embellished with jingle bells easily slip on and off dog collars, so doggies can deck a variety of different looks. To create a matching holiday collar and leash set, sew decorative ribbon to nylon webbing.
Skill Level 2:
Some experience necessary
Approximate Crafting
Time:1 hour per accessory
Santa Swirl Scarf
The technique used to create this scarf is what makes it a work-of-art. Swirls of red and white yarn are arranged on Solvy® fabric stabilizer then stitched with embroidery thread. Afterward, a quick rinse in water dissolves the stabilizer and reveals a gorgeous design. Finish it all off with shimmering crystals!
Skill Level 3: Experience necessary
Approximate Crafting Time:8 hours plus drying time
Poinsettia Tree Skirt
'Tis the season for timeless style! A beautiful border of red, white and burgundy poinsettias merrily stands out on a classic white tree skirt. The fleece and felt flowers are a delightfully simple sewing project -- no machine necessary! Once sewing is complete, glue the flowers directly to the edge of the tree skirt.
Skill Level 1: No experience necessary
Approximate Crafting
Time:6 hours
Santa's Bag Stockings
A fun twist on tradition! Give typical Christmas stockings a much-deserved break and try something new this year. They may look like stockings, but these Santa-inspired keepsakes are actually bags. They're crafted from Soft & Comfy fabric, trimmed with plush fur and detailed with ready-to-personalize faux leather belts.
Skill Level 2:
Some experience necessary
Approximate Crafting
Time:3 hours
Snowflake Cookies
Spread the joy of the season with everyone's favorite treat -- homemade Christmas cookies! Classic snowflake shapes are delightfully bedecked in red and white designs. Whether you make them for family, friends or Santa's long-awaited return, we guarantee you'll be making these cookies every year!
Skill Level 2: Some
experience necessary
Approximate Crafting
Time:3 hours
3-D Snowflake Decor
Fun to make, fun to display! This hanging dimensional snowflake is a large-scale version of the smaller paper snowflakes reminiscent of childhood crafting days. Fold poster board or craft foam pieces, then cut and carefully twist to create a wonderfully whimsical yet marvelously modern design.
Skill Level 1: No experience necessary
Approximate Crafting Time:2 hours
Candlewick Embroidered Table Runner
The centuries-old embroidery technique of candlewicking turns this ordinary table runner into an elegant showpiece. Bright red embroidery floss allows the snowflake designs to stand out on a white background. Simple yet sophisticated styling fits right in with traditional and contemporary decor.
Skill Level 2: Some experience necessary
Approximate Crafting Time:6 hours
Christmas Tree Napkins
It's all about the details! From the fabrics to the folding, these one-of-a-kind napkins make sitting down to Christmas dinner more inviting. Round napkins are carefully folded into traditional tree shapes. Handwritten verses from favorite Christmas carols and poems make their way around the edges.
Skill Level 2: Some experience necessary
Approximate Crafting Time:1-1/2 hours for 2 napkins
Pine Cone Tabletop Tree
Traditional holiday colors come together on nature-inspired decor! Various shapes and sizes of pine cones are glued onto a cone-shaped foam base then spray-painted white. Red floral accents and pieces of evergreen complement the festive woodlands theme. Display as a centerpiece all season long!
Skill Level 1: No
experience necessary
Approximate Crafting Time:2 hours plus drying time
Snowflake Luminaries
A brilliant way to light up the holidays! Paper sleeves featuring red and white snowflake motifs adorn clear glass containers. The bold graphic designs of the snowflakes are cleverly contemporary and easy-to-create using scrapbook papers, punches and the Cricut Expression® Machine.
Skill Level 1: No
experience necessary
Approximate Crafting Time:Less than 1 hour each
Snowflake Chandelier
Transform your home into a winter wonderland for all to admire! This retro-chic chandelier is crafted from sheets of foam core covered in holiday-themed scrapbook papers. It's then embellished with an eye-catching array of snowflakes and detailed with red and white glitter glue for a glitzy finish.
Skill Level 2: Some
experience necessary
Approximate Crafting Time:Weekend project
Yarn-Bombed Wreath
Quaint and cozy elements lend a rustic appearance to this charming wreath. A grapevine base is painted red then adorned with crocheted snowflakes, pine sprigs and yarn-bombed Christmas trees. The trees are actually foam cones covered in yarn designs knitted with traditional Fair Isle styling.
Skill Level 3: Experience necessary
Approximate Crafting Time:Weekend project
Needlework Holiday Cards
Impress friends and family with handmade cards they'll remember long after the holidays. Embroidered and cross-stitched designs are adhered to paper cards for a look that's unlike virtually any store-bought card. Recipients will truly appreciate the time you spent crafting these merry masterpieces.
Skill Level 3: Experience necessary
Approximate Crafting Time:1 hour per card plus embroidery time
Reindeer Pillow Pal
Welcome a new friend into your home this Christmas. He's cute, cuddly and crafted-by-you! The soft texture of this reindeer pillow makes it a delightful decor accent for your home. You better knit two, because once kids get a hold of this plush pillow, they'll want it all for themselves!
Skill Level 3: Experience necessary
Approximate Crafting Time:Weekend project