The DIY Girl, A cute 5 minute project for those of us in Long... Goodnight Owl - Goodnight Owl sleep-mask tutorial.pdf. Mini Mason Jar Cookie Gift by Jen Carreiro. Apple Coasters. When I was a kid I dreaded the day that I would start seeing commercials for school supplies and my mom would suggest we go buy a new backpack.
I didn't even want to think about giving up my summer freedom. Sometimes, to add insult to injury, the first day of school would be on my birthday! But these days, with first-days-of-school far behind me, I actually look forward to this time of year more than any other. I love the crisp weather, the foliage, my birthday, and I really love apples! Since apples are so quintessentially autumn and because they're so graphically appealing, I was inspired to celebrate this beautiful time of year with a super cute set of Apple Coasters. Mother's Day for Grandma. Table Decorations: Cinnamon Candle. DIY Herbal Sachets + Free Sewing Pattern. These sachet pillows are a simple sewing project and make perfect gifts for bridesmaids or wedding favors.
The best part is that you can coordinate your fragrant herbs and fabric to match your theme, color palette and season. I chose to use lavender, chamomile and lemon balm for their relaxing effects and fresh spring scent. Supplies Needed: • Cotton fabrics (three different colors/patterns of your choice) • Herbs (I ordered mine in bulk from the San Francisco Herb Co.) • Tablespoon & funnel • Sewing machine, thread & pins • Iron & ironing board • Sewing scissors • Kraft scissors • Free sewing pattern The first step is to wash and iron your fabric. Next take your two front triangle pieces and place them together (right sides facing in). Place your front and back pieces together, right sides facing in, and sew all the way around with a 1/4” seam allowance. Fast Food Fun. Cupcake Buns + Brownie Burgers + Cookie Fries = One Happy Meal!
Or many… I can hardly stand how cute these little guys are. You’ve probably seen them around before. How to Make Paper Pencils (tutorial) DIY Little Fabric Bird DIY Projects. DIY Potpourri With Dried Flowers. THE LOVELY PACKAGE EXCHANGED, received. I promised to show you a lovely package today, and wow, does this deliver.
I got pretty much the most incredible LPE partner ever. Look at what she put together. Incredible, right? (p.s. click here to see more favorite packaging ideas) Opening it was a delight, like having the curtains drawn back for the first act of a play, that first moment where everything in its place just so, and you want to take it all in before finding out what’s in store.
But finally I unwrapped each piece this morning, and found some serious goodies waiting for me. Look at this adorable snaggle tooth guy. Update: for anyone interested in this amazing letterpress print, it’s from here. Tagged as: a little gift for a grown-up's birthday, care package gift ideas, gift wrap and pretty packaging, gifts for babysitters, gifts for someone away from home, gifts for the person who has everything, gifts that aren't stuff, inexpensive gift ideas, mailable gifts, stocking stuffer gifts, thank you gifts. My favorite altered puzzle yet. Go Make Something » Surprise Balls. Cupcake Onesies Gift Idea. If you're new here, you may want to subscribe to our mailing list.
Thanks for visiting! Ever since I saw this video from Oh Crafts! On how they made sock cupcakes, I have always loved this cool crafty gift idea. Banana Bread and Honey Butter. It is important for us to be as gracious of a guests as you are when you’re the one hosting the party.
When you’re invited to someone’s home for dinner or a party, it is always appropriate to bring a hostess gift - the obvious choices being flowers and wine. When I’m hosting a party, while I appreciate these sort of gifts, I’ve already arranged my flowers and have selected wine to serve. So when I’m the one giving the hostess gift, I like to think about what the host would really appreciate- something she can look forward to enjoying after the party is over. Because your host has likely spent a great deal of time and energy preparing for the party, breakfast the next day is probably the last thing from her mind.
Wouldn’t it be so nice for her to wake up tomorrow morning after an evening of entertaining to a special treat waiting for her in the kitchen? Directions: Wrap the banana bread in parchment paper, then tie it with kitchen twine or string to secure the ends. Stuffed Fabric Turtles (with pattern pieces. We were shopping around, down in Florida, after we went to the zoo several weeks ago (yes, in Jacksonville…..some of you asked)……..and we stopped by a Pottery Barn Kids store.
I’m a window shopper. Well, and an inspiration-seeker shopper. How to Make a Bouncy Ball. Cookie Themed Gift Idea (easy and frugal) Travel Art Kit: Here We Goooooo. “Here we goooooooooo!!!”
Said like Peter Pan, of course. Which is quite fitting since we are off to Disneyland! That’s right people. The kind of vacation where you are more exhausted when you get home. DIY Gift: Terrarium Kit. November 30th, 2012 It’s widely accepted that terrariums are awesome, which means they also make awesome gifts.
It’s hard to wrap a terrarium though, so a DIY kit is the perfect solution. It would be easy to whip up a whole bunch of these kits if you need a lot of inexpensive, creative gifts. Or wouldn’t they make amazing party/wedding favors? I designed some free printable cards with planting and care instructions for you to download and include in your terrarium kit. Little guiding stars. Since the new year has started I’ve been trying to think of ways to be more kind to my self.
Especially when that nasty gremlins try to creep in and stump me. By bec finch: mini polaroid magnets. A while ago, i came across this tutorial for these gorgeous little polaroid magnets. my wedding anniversary was today, so i thought it would be the perfect opportunity to give my amazing husband a handmade present. I picked out a few of my favourite photos from our adventures we have had together and minimised and squared them all, and just got them printed off at the local printing shop. these were so simple and quick to make. Cupcake baking kit. Such a neat idea for a handmade gift. Mix things up! Yeehaaa… yum yum… it’s Cowboy Cookies. Quick bread in a bottle. Cool weather puts us in the mood to bake. Mason Jar Sewing Kit.