Look no further for homemade gift ideas than this roundup.
Valentine’s Day is on its way, and chances are, if you’re in a relationship, you’ve been thinking about how you’re going to celebrate (if you do that sort of thing.) However, before you get lost in the sea of sappy cards and roses, remember that there are more kinds of love than just the romantic […]
Ah, love is in the air… or is that panic? Valentine’s Day will be here before you know it, and, while the typical gifts of jewelry and flowers are usually all it takes to win over a lady, it’s a little harder to figure out what to get for a man. While some might like […]
Over the years, the toy industry has changed time and time again. Toys became more high-tech, more expensive, and way too complicated. The popularity of teddy bears and other cuddly plushies, however, has never wavered. Kids just love something to cuddle. Having a snuggle buddy made from a stuffed animal pattern can help little ones […]
Whether the holidays snuck up on you this year, you’re stuck for ideas, or you’ve just been too busy to go gift shopping, the fact is that plenty of people wait until the last minute to finish off their Christmas shopping. I’m usually one of them, and I can tell you firsthand that braving the […]
With all of the Christmas shopping and cooking that has to get done during the holiday season, you might have forgotten to add someone to your shopping list: your furry friends, of course! Pets are people, too, or at least that’s what I think. You don’t have to go all-out if you feel silly giving […]
We know the drill. You’ve been so excited gearing up for your holiday plans that you’ve forgotten about a thoughtful gift for your hostess. Instead of running to the store for a last-minute panic buy, clean out your fabric stash and create a homemade gift that has a personal touch. From stylish wine bottle covers […]
I won’t tell if you won’t. I always love “Secret Santas,” especially with my crazy family. In my mind, Secret Santa is just the newer version of a White Elephant party. There was always this Ferris Wheel shot glass set that would get passed on every single Christmas. Yeah, it sounds kind of cool when […]
Am I the only one that can already hear the faint sound of “Jingle Bells” in the distance? Fall gives way to winter all too quickly every year, and before you know it, you’ve barely survived Thanksgiving, and the candy canes are once again making their appearance. In the snowy Midwest where I live, the […]
The holidays are just around the corner, which means it’s time to get into gift-making mode. Quilters know this means tons of sewing and quilting projects for DIY Christmas gifts. The holidays are the perfect time to show off your quilting skills by creating some gorgeous quilt projects for everyone in the family, including your […]
Decking the halls is all all holly and jolly, but making the gifts you give others just as festive can be a challenge. How ever will a wintertime crafter show off her snowy pizzazz on what she puts on the tree and underneath it? If you’ve ever felt the urge to add a personal ho-ho-holiday […]
