Great Gifts To Make

  • Rustic Yet Modern Vacation House Decor Starts With Words, Lots Of Them!

    Rustic Yet Modern Vacation House Decor Starts With Words, Lots Of Them!

    Fun signs with a painted vintage look, or even fun signs that use a modern font yet still have that aged look are all the rage, and while you might not want to look at them all the time, they certainly make great simple decor for a vacation home, a basement hideout, a shed, or…

  • Simple DIY Wooden Letter Wall Art

    I just love this rustic wooden "heart" wall art that was hanging over a bed in one of our vacation rentals in the Adirondacks a few weeks ago. This would be lovely in a baby's room, as part of the decor at a DIY country style wedding, or sheva brachas, or for any event really,…

  • Simple Rustic “Love” Embroidery With Gingham

    Simple Rustic “Love” Embroidery With Gingham

    There is something about this little rustic country-style "love" embroidery that is so sweet, and yet made with minimal effort, so of course I just had to share it with you. I think this would make a perfect new baby gift, or look great as part of the decor at a country-style wedding. And of…

  • Quick Crocheted Summer Basket Using T-Shirt Yarn

    Quick Crocheted Summer Basket Using T-Shirt Yarn

    In the mood to crochet something that is so useful you'll want to make a whole bunch to use this summer? Whip up one of these quick crocheted summer baskets to use in your home or at the beach or just about anywhere, and believe me, you'll be so happy you did! Need a fun…

  • Little Crocheted Flower Bookmarks Are Perfect Hostess Gifts This Summer!

    Aren't these little crocheted flower bookmarks made using zip ties just the sweetest? And they are so simple to make that I'm whipping up a huge bunch to give as gifts when we visit with family and friends during our summer travels. A bouquet of them would be fantastic, as one can never have too…

  • Fleece Scraps Pouch For Kids Is Perfect For Holding Magnifying Glasses!

    Fleece Scraps Pouch For Kids Is Perfect For Holding Magnifying Glasses!

    Last week just before my favorite little four year old was to arrive for a visit, I quickly whipped up a pouch to hold the magnifying glass I had promised him on his last visit. And of course since I love giving the kind of gifts that are truly exciting and will be used, I…

  • Chunky And Quick Crocheted Slipper Sock Pattern

    Chunky And Quick Crocheted Slipper Sock Pattern

    Chunky  crocheted slipper socks or maybe you'd call them super thick crocheted booties are so much fun to crochet, work up quickly, are a great way to use up odds and ends of yarn, and make a great gift. What more can you ask for? Oh and of course they'll keep your feet warm! Our…

  • Super Simple Havdalah Spice Pouch Is Perfect For The Holidays!

    Super Simple Havdalah Spice Pouch Is Perfect For The Holidays!

      This simple havdalah spice pouch project is perfect to give as a little party favor this holiday season, and fun to whip up as well. For those who aren't familiar with havdalah, it is the ceremony that is performed Saturday night to usher out the 25 hour period we call shabbat or shabbos. In…

  • A DIY Teacup Pin Cushion Is Adorable And Truly Useful!

    A DIY Teacup Pin Cushion Is Adorable And Truly Useful!

     When a neighbor's child showed up at my door just before Passover with all of the things they didn't want, but thought I might, this little tea cup was tucked in there, and I immediately thought, ah yes, pin cushion or candle? And now you know the answer: tea cup pincushion! It really is just…

  • DIY Paper Plant: Flowering Bromeliad

    DIY Paper Plant: Flowering Bromeliad

    A DIY paper plant can be the perfect solution if you need an inexpensive and festive party centerpiece (especially if you need a bunch) and best of all they can be made in any size that works for you. Not all the paper plants that i've seen in blogland have been quick to make, so…

  • Plastic Canvas Nesting Heart Baskets

    Plastic Canvas Nesting Heart Baskets

    In my book one can never have too many little baskets to decorate a table or sideboard, or to leave on a dresser top for safekeeping of jewelry and small items. These heart shaped plastic canvas baskets are also nesting baskets, so they're easy to store and fun to use when the moment strikes! One…

  • Plastic Canvas Envelope Memo Holder

    Plastic Canvas Envelope Memo Holder

    If you are looking for a sweet little plastic canvas project, i will modestly suggest that my plastic canvas envelope memo holder surely fits the bill. In fact, because this project requires very little embroidery but rather relies on the plastic canvas as is, you could surely make quite a few of these as little…