Great Gifts To Make
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DIY Baby Blocks — Fun For Any Age
DIY baby blocks aren’t just for babies, especially when they’re covered with interesting illustrations or even messages that you can easily apply with decoupage. I made these DIY baby blocks with recycled scrap-pile wood pieces and covered them with a few layers of paper mache before adding the paper napkin images using decoupage. Truthfully, these crafty baby…
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Gorgeous DIY Fabric Flower Table Decor For Every Occasion!
These elegant and artful stacked organza fabric flowers, (made by melting polyester organza or chiffon fabric circles with a flame), and which I posted about with a tutorial here, will make your table look just amazing! I had originally planned to use them as napkin rings, but after I found this coordinating wired floral ribbon…
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Crochet A Skinny Scalloped Scarf For Spring!
Crocheted skinny scarves in are style, and guess what? They’re not only great accessories that you can whip up quickly with even a half of a ball of yarn, they’re also really practical. Wrap one around your neck a few times and you have the warmth of a regular scarf without the bulk! I made…
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A Simple & Sweet Crocheted Baby Sweater: The Granny Hex Goes Chunky!
Remember the crocheted granny hexigon baby sweater that I introduced last summer in beautiful cotton colors? Well here is that same baby sweater done in chunky yarn, for a winter weight garment that can be worn as a coat in the early Spring. I can’t say enough times how amazing this pattern is, especially for…
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A Simple Crocheted Granny Square Vest!
The truth is, I didn’t just whip up this crocheted granny square vest, I actually made it two years ago! I guess it was on the big side, because my 8 year old daughter is wearing it now as a dressy winter outfit, with black velvet and rhinestones, and it looks great! And guess what,…
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Freezer Paper Stenciled Pyjamas! (And A Fun DIY Hanger Idea…)
And now, for some more snowflake crafting! How about stenciling snowflakes on long underwear with freezer paper? This is one great idea for those men/teenage boys that are nearly impossible to craft for, dont you think? Or how about a fun gift for those five nephews……or dress your own kids up in matching custom family…
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Now Is A Great Time For No-Sew Fleece Projects!
Winter is finally showing its face here, with some desperately needed rain! It has been quite ridiculous that in December my kids were still able to go to school with no coats! I’m very happy to say that is no longer the case, and it’s time to start thinking about scarves and hats, hopefully, which…
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Handmade Holiday: Crochet A Zig Zag Doll Blanket!
A crocheted doll blanket is a wonderful handmade gift that is sure to make a little someone in your life very happy. And pair it with a little pillow (coming soon?) or a doll bed, and you’ve got yourself a winner!
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Handmade Holiday: Crochet A Chunky Granny Tissue Box Cover!
Need a handmade gift for someone who wouldn’t appreciate pink and frilly, or kitschy and colorful? Here it is! Who would have thought that a crocheted granny tissue box cover would be a good gift for a man….well me, actually, which is why I made it in these colors! And guess what, it’s great and…
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Handmade Holiday: Crocheted Gift Pouches
These crocheted pouches that I posted about as bags for Hanukkah gelt, here, were such a success I just had to make more! A birthday party for my daughter’s friend, no problem, let’s give her a pouch filled with some small gifts! And a few buttons added to the end of the drawstring are cute…
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Handmade Holiday: Crochet Striped Pouches For Gelt and Gifts!
If you happen to be paying attention I guess you’ve already figured out that I got bitten by the crochet bug! Sorry about that for those of you who don’t crochet, but maybe you’ll learn and join in on the fun? You are really missing out, believe me! And it’s definitely a lot easier…