I love wrapping gifts — figuring out the right paper, choosing a ribbon — but often skip the card. Terrible, right? Well these simple gift tags from Patricia at A Little Hut might be the nudge I need to avoid the last-minute panic when I can’t remember which present is which! This is the first […]
There is already so much talk of what is going on our Thanksgiving tables and links to great Christmas cards it’s a little overwhelming. Busy hosts don’t have a ton of time to put into table decor so today we bring you a few easy ideas that will bring the outdoors in and your table […]
Even if you’re too busy to make a bunch of handmade gifts this year, you can still give special, “I was thinking of you” personalized presents. Here are a few ideas to get you started. If you don’t see what you’re looking for here, do a quick online search. Chances are, someone’s willing to customize […]
Finding gifts for your family members and friends can be tough. Sure you love to solder, tinker, and write code, but maybe your grandma or dad can’t tell a resistor from an LED. Here are several gifts you can make: either kits you assemble/personalize or projects that are fun to make and give. Ice Tube […]
Sister Diane shows you how to make these thoughtful and beautiful quilted Thanksgiving cards for guests at your holiday meal. You can make one of these quilted cards for every person at your Thanksgiving table. You can write each of them a personal message (on the back), thanking them for something nice they’ve done for […]
Glass is one of the most amazing materials in the world. Legend has it that it was first created by lightning striking on the beach. The intense heat from the lightning fused together the silica in the sand, and glass was born. Modern glass blowing has evolved into an incredible art that many people spend […]
Yesterday, a very interesting conversation was sparked by this post about Sew, Mama, Sew!’s awesome Handmade Holidays series. Ivoryh1632 left the following comment on the post: I love giving handmade gifts, I have more fun making them than I would have had shopping and I can make sure that the person gets something that fits […]
