I can't count the number of times I've tried to read the Bible through in a year. Here is a new strategy that will make this year the year that I keep the faith and make it all the way through.

Fast, Fun & Easy Christmas Decorations: Festive Fabric Keepsakes to Create & Embellish by Linda Johansen is filled with great simple ideas that I call investable crafts. I say this because the crafts will last for years. Some of my favorites in the book are the fabric wreath, fabric boxes, and the array of ornaments. Most of the projects involve several steps including cutting, sewing, ironing and arranging.

If you are looking for some easy projects to make for decorating your home for the holidays or to give as gifts A Patrick Lose Christmas: Whimsical Projects to Deck the Halls is a wonderful book. This book will get you started and finished with twelve projects designed to be completed in a weekend.

Learn how to make a cut-paper snowflake from different materials. Find templates that show how to make fancy cut-paper snowflakes.