Gingerbreads

I made these gingerbread potholders for my friend, Christy who decorates with gingerbread items during the Christmas season.  I added some embroidery on the face, arms and legs.

You can see the detail a little better in this photo.  I found a spatula and a stirring spoon with little gingerbreads on them to give to her with this gift.  I forgot to take a photo, but they looked so cute together!

What is your favorite Christmas icon that you like to decorate with? 

Felt Mitten Ornaments

I just finished making these little felt mitten ornaments!  This was a kit that I picked up last year at one of the local quilt shops.  I haven't really used a lot of felt before, but working with these felt ornaments has opened up all new doors for me! 

Now I want to get more felt and make some ornaments of my own.  I didn't design these, but it sure got my craft juices flowing!  I am ready to start making up some of my own felt patterns!

What new craft has inspired you this year?