Great Gifts To Make
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No-Sew Fleece: Delicate Ruffled Scarf
I love fleece! I just can't get enough of it when winter arrives. I now have a working sewing machine for the first time in a long time, and am getting into sewing, (whipped up some cute fleece hats for the kids for Chanukah gifts, will show you next week) but I can certainly sympathize…
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No-Sew Fleece: Color Block Scarf!
In my neck of the woods, winter has arrived, which means it's time to break out the cozy scarves and hats! When it comes to keeping warm, there's nothing quite like fleece. And when it comes to whipping up some quick gifts, well if I were you I'd run out and buy a ton of…
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Make Make Festive and Fun Felt Flowers For The Holidays (and enjoy them all winter long!)
Ever seen flowers like these before? Me neither, so I was so totally surprised when this oh-so-simple idea popped into my head and came into reality in a matter of minutes. This is the type of crafting that I love— simple, quick and fabulous!
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Make A Sweet Embroidery And Felt Applique Picture: A Great Gift!
Here's yet another project as a lead in to the felt Chanukah projects I'll be unveiling in just another day or so! Isn't this just the sweetest? Who wouldn't absolutely love to receive a gift like this one? And if you choose a fabric with a simpler pattern than the one I've chosen here,…
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Crochet Fun Placemats Using Yarn Made From Plastic Bags!
Make festive crocheted placemats by crocheting with “plarn”, yarn that you’ve assembled from plastic bags. Shopping will never be the same.
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Make An Adorable Seasonal Mobile From Embroidery Hoops (A Great Baby Gift!)
Make an adorable mobile from embroidery hoops—quick to make with great results. Perfect for the nursery or anywhere, and will cheer you up all winter long!
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Knit An Afghan To Match Your Decor Exactly!
Here's a really simple and relatively quick knitting project that I highly recommend! Plus it's a great confidence booster and you'll get lots of compliments when friends realize that you've actually whipped it up yourself. And even better, you can create something that really truly matches your decor. As you can see from the photo,…
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Homemade Wrapping Paper: A Fun Project For Just About Any Age!
Wouldn't you like to give gifts that look as cute as these do? Depending on the size of your gift list and how crafty you are, you may or may not be able to give homemade gifts, but you can certainly add a personal touch with some home made wrapping paper. Right? And if you…
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A Cozy Striped Scarf: Simple To Knit And A Great Gift!
There's nothing like a chunky hand knit scarf to ward off the chill of Fall! I'm don't claim to be a knitting expert by any means, but simple scarves, blankets and hats are certainly within my abilities, and I'll be posting a few simple knitting projects this week and next to inspire those of you…