About Arts & Crafts: Make an Advent Calendar, Thanksgiving Crafts

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Arts & Crafts From Barbara Crews, your About Arts & Crafts Editor If you're looking for crafty things for this Thanksgiving, look no further. Here's a Handmade Thanksgiving round-up of things to make and do for a memorable Thanksgiving. Make a Scarf With cold weather setting in, almost everyone can use a new or additional scarf to keep away the chill. If you're a knitter, check out these great scarf gift ideas -- some can be done in a jiffy. Scarf Ideas: Scarves to Knit Scarves to Crochet Finger Knit a Scarf See More About:  free knitting patterns  scarf knitting patterns  Advent Calendars It's almost time to take out our family's annual advent calendar -- it's been in the family for about 40 years! If you would like to start the tradition of an advent calendar for December -- our Rubber Stamping Guide has a great one to get you started. Advent calendar ideas from: Rubber Stamping Family Crafts The History of the Advent Calendar See More About:  papercrafts  printables  christmas crafts Sew a Few Travel Bags - Quick and Easy I never have enough travel bags. Ever. So I was especially delighted when a friend gave me a few bags for my birthday last month including a zippered pouch and recycled t-shirt bags to I carry my knitting projects. I am traveling as I write this newsletter and two of those new bags are with me. See More About:  free bag sewing patterns and projects  free sewing patterns  learn how to sew Understanding the Time Value of Money Do you understand the time/money concepts on making important business decisions. Should you lease or purchase equipment? What about your spending and retirement goals? See More About:  time value of money  future value of 1  future value of an annuity Arts & Crafts Ads Kids Scissors Arts and Crafts Christmas Craft Kids Placemat Craft Projects Featured Articles Menorah in Needlepoint Happy Hanukkah in Cross Stitch Mini Trees from Paper Snowflakes Scrapbooking with Label Makers Indian Hatchet Rag Quilt Introduction to Paper Shading   More from About.com 2011's Cutest Winter Boots Snuggly snow boots are essential for women who live in cold climates, but still want to put their best foot forward. More> 10 Budget Work Essentials Figuring out how to pay for a fabulous work wardrobe can be a challenge. These 10 mix-and-max essentials are all under $50. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Arts & Crafts newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   More Thanksgiving Autumn Centerpieces with Candles Coloring Pages Scrapbook Pages Advertisement