2009 was a fabulous and productive year for whipup – so much going on in the crafting scene – we have trouble keeping up with it all – here are our most popular posts for the year … festive.

mammoth list of festive tutorials
pom pom wreath
German Stars
felt ornaments
easter tutorial: Chickummyjig (great stocking stuffer too)

I love homemade ornaments – don’t you? here are some of my fave tutes for making your own ornaments.

1. diorama ornaments
2. retro cupcake ornaments
3. terrarium ornaments
4. acorn ornaments
5. kanzashi ornament
6. salt dough ornaments
7. screenprinted stuffed ornaments
8. shabby heart ornaments
9. recycled card ornament
10. mini knitted mittens ornament
11. woodland ornaments
12. little house ornaments
13. zakka style owl ornaments
14. santa lucia doll ornaments
15. Felt Ogee Ornament
16. half eaten gingerbread man ornament
17. felt candy cane ornament
18. 3d paper ornament
19. 3d felt ornament
20. owl ornament
21. beaded snowflake ornament
22. holiday toadstools ornament
23. fabric ornament
24. quilled snowflake ornament
25. doily ornament
26. star ornament using plastic drink bottles
27. teardrop paper ornaments
28. sewn bird ornament
29. snowflake pendant tutorial
30. wooden dolls with a knitted hat for your tree [see pic above from loobylu]

A handmade holiday is lovely and special for everyone – if you make nothing else these holidays – make a wreath – they are so pretty and versatile – here are some of my favourite wreaths to make this year…

1. felt ball wreath [see image above]
2. origami paper wreath
3. ruffly felt rosette wreath
4. craftapalooza’s button wreath
5. scrap fabric wreath
6. paper cuts wreath
7. mini paper wreath
8. coffee cardboard wreath
9. winter sweater wreath
10. newspaper star wreath
11. paper flowers wreath
12. vines and berries wreath
13. rosemary sprigs wreath
14. plastic bags wreath
15. yarn wrapped wreath
16. sweater rosette wreath
17. rope wreath
18. gumdrops wreath
19. pom pom wreath
20. kitchen advent wreath
21. old book wreath
22. faux feather wreath
23. natural wreath
24. patchwork wreath
25. succulent wreath
26. love this vintage ephemera wreath
27. bella dia felt wreath
28. brussel sprout wreath
29. paper flower wreath – using cupcake papers
30. twig star and vine leaf wreath is amazing

Super yummy. Link.

These are so pretty. Link to tutorial.

Making gifts is part of our holiday tradition and while it does take time – it is most satisfying – try to give a couple of handmade gifts this season – here are some ideas for the women in your life – you, your mum, sister, daughter, girlfriend and best friend …

1. make a ruffled felt cushion cover
2. beautiful felt bowls [see pic above]
3. make some lemon butter and print some gift tags and labels
4. mason jar sewing kit – for the crafty gals you love
5. cowgirl cookies kit from bakerella
6. rice foot warmer
7. pom pom flowers
8. acorn necklace
9. simple pleasures hat
10. craft apron – another great gift for your crafty gal friends
11. margaret sling bag - stylish and practical bag
12. the heather bailey headband
13. skirty bag – perfect for the refashionistas
14. for the hostess – a stylish linen apron
15. fabric nesting boxes
16. lovely phoebe bag
17. Om shanti yoga mat bag
18. Poppy Boutonniere
19. Spring Ruffle Top Tutorial
20. mama chic wrist cuff – make a whole bunch to give the gals
21. taffeta pleated necklace
22. maya’s envelope purse
23. fabric shawl/scarf
24. eraser ring - very fun and cool
25. school girl style collar
26. leather chain necklace
27. neck cosy - very cosy
28. arm warmers
29. crocheted bracelets
30. tatami socks

RELAX people, tongue in cheek with the title. Love what Kirsty has done with these. Link.

So so sweet. Link to tutorial.