I’m an avid sewer and I always have my sewing machine on craft table so that it’s always on hand for a project or quick fix. Plus, just the sight of my sewing machine makes me happy. I’ve collected here some of the best products and projects you can make for holiday gifts, stocking stuffers, […]
Continue ReadingLast week after I posted the CRAFT Holiday Gift Guide 2009: For the Foodie, Skip to My Lou sent us a terrific sounding recipe for homemade Irish Cream Liqueur that I wanted to share. And this reminded me that we’d also run a really easy, impressive, and most appreciated Vanilla Syrup recipe. Both would be […]
Continue ReadingThey say, “It’s the thought that counts.” And in the crafting world, those are words to live by. Handmade gifts are the direct result of your time, creative energy, and resourcefulness. Whether you spend ages on one person, or you create an assembly line and make dozens of presents for everyone at once, crafty gifts […]
Continue ReadingSince I dabble in so many different crafty activities, I’ve become a real gear junkie. I’ve come to believe that having good tools is the way to really enjoy the practice of creating, and in many cases can produce a more satisfying final output. Here are some tools that would be perfect for gifts! I […]
Continue ReadingHere are gift ideas for the hand embroiderer in your life. Whether they are just starting out, or are experts, there is something for every stitcher on your list. It’s also a handy list to share with the gift givers in your life. I’ve divided the list into three categories: books, tools and fun stuff. […]
Continue ReadingI’m a big fan of homemade food gifts, which in my mind include alcoholic items, condiments, spices, etc. In fact, my mom recently told me that one of her favorite gifts in years past was a jar of Bronzed Chicken Spices that I mixed together in a big batch and doled out to family members […]
Continue ReadingHi Crafters! We are kicking off our series of CRAFT Holiday Gift Guides for 2009! From now until mid-December, we’ll round up the best crafts to make or handmade goods you can buy for each special person on your holiday list. Today, I’ll be featuring some of the great CRAFT products and kits available now […]
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