With the vast assortment of items available in the Maker Shed, it’s hard to narrow your gift choices down to a level that won’t break the delivery person’s back or your bank account. These products have been hand-selected by me to bring maximum enjoyment to the aspiring maker in your life without making things overly complicated or require
Give a book, and give your friends and family the gift of hours of creative fun! Made by Hand: My Adventures in the World of Do-It-Yourself, by Mark Frauenfelder Perfect for both the seasoned maker and the person who’s just starting to get tempted to tinker, the story of Mark’s travels through a year of […]
There’s nothing that I like better than a good kit. Knowing that I have everything I need to complete a project—all in one neat package—makes my heart sing and my fingers itch to get started! Here are some of my favorites: Twig Terrariums Terrarium Kits Perfect for your favorite cubicle or dorm room dweller. They’re […]
The CRAFT team loves handmade goods! Here’s our special list of what each of us are coveting this holiday season. Arwen O’Reilly Griffith: Single Bud Vase by Cynthia Vardhan Ceramics ($40) I often end up with a single flower or two after a walk with my toddler, and there’s nothing lovelier than having a reminder […]
Got folks on your gift list who would much rather be outside exploring the great outdoors than pretty much anything else? Here’s a little gift guide to get your idea juices flowing. There are so many stripes of outdoor enthusiast that we can’t possibly cover them all, but here’s a little sampling. And since knowledge […]
Make a handmade present for the deserving guys in your life. We’ve all heard it before, but it bears repeating: Handmade gifts are the best kind. Here are some do-it-yourself ideas. Please chime in in the Comments if you’ve got more ideas! A music mix At the beginning of 2009, I gathered up some favorite […]
Admittedly, Green Gifts is a really broad category, and we could spend hours discussing the intricacies of being “green.” A good resource I found is Planet Green’s “Shop Sustainably with 3 Simple Questions” post. Basically the questions are: 1. Is it upcycled or made from sustainable materials? 2. Is it resource saving? 3. Is it […]
