101 Simple Handmade Gift Tutorials. These simple handmade gift tutorials will make any crafty person’s heart sing with joy! You don’t need special skills or a bunch of time because these can all be done super fast! Simple and cute…that works for me! Oh, and think of all the money you will save making these gifts. {At least that’s the story I tell my husband…shhhh!} You are going to love these fabulous tutorials!!! There’s a little something for everyone on your list and if I started talking about each one this would be a book, not a blog post. You can make all your gifts for years from this list! If you love creative links, please subscribe to Everything Etsy! Thanks so much for all your tweets, stumbles, Facebook likes and pins on my Sewing Tutorials and Free Printables posts…you are the coolest crafty friends! If you want to be doubly awesome, try doing handmade gifts that are also eco-friendly! Handmade gifts make people feel special, don’t you think?
~Kim. Mix things up! Yeehaaa… yum yum… it’s Cowboy Cookies. Or, in this case, Cowgirl Cookies. A friend introduced these to me and I love them. Especially the name. Cowboy Cookies. But why stop there. They’re smooth Ball jars made especially for crafts. But which one should I give her? Oh and note to self: Use a ruler when attaching labels next time. Luckily, the first test batch I made, worked. So, here’s the recipe: Cowgirl Cookies 1 1/3 cup all purpose flour, spooned into measuring cup & leveled1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon salt1 cup cooking oats3/4 cup m&ms3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips1/2 cup brown sugar, packed1/2 cup white sugar1/3 – 1/2 cup chopped pecans Stir all the dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Add 1 slightly beaten egg1/2 cup butter (melted slightly in the microwave)1 teaspoon vanilla Mix wet ingredients into dry ingredients.
Here’s how they came out. Pretty and tasty. Want to make some cute cookie mix gifts, too? Start with a 1 quart smooth Ball jar. See. Mix things up! Upcycling ~ Wine Bottles & Corks. Don't forget to stop by and Like my Facebook Page! DIY Vintage Chic. My latest craze... upcycling and vintage items. Most likely due to my genetics (my mom and grandma do the exact same thing) I've found myself keeping items over the years saying to myself, I could make something really fun out of this! Sometimes I do... sometimes I don't. Don't get me wrong, I am NOT a hoarder. So after all the Thanksgiving feasts I noticed a number of wine bottles sitting about and tried to find a few ideas. And if you don't have any painting, cutting or building skills there's even a few projects for you! ***While I'm thrilled to share my step-by-step directions, the good and the bad, these are intended for your personal use.
Beauty DIY: Yummy Body Scrubs | ElleandBlair.com. Thanks to ElleandBlair.com member AUDREY LYNN for asking this great question, which inspired this post: "Hey girls! I'm just wondering what are some good body exfoliators? " Get your legs ready to shine for summer (and those 4th of July parties) with these easy DIY (Do It Yourself) body scrubs that you can make with a few simple ingredients straight from your kitchen. So pick one, mix it up, and scrub your legs to gorgeousness! Super Sweet Sugar Scrub 1 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup mashed avocado (optional) 1 cup of olive oil "Wake you up!
" Coffee Body Scrub 2 cups of ground coffee 1/2 cup of sugar 3 tablespoons of olive oil Yummy Chocolate Body Scrub 1/2 cup white sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup canola oil 1/4 cup Cocoa Ocean Beauty Sea Salt Scrub 1/2 cup sea salt 1/2 cup of olive oil 5 drops of an essential oil in your favorite scent. Note: For all of these scrub recipes , the instructions are the same... The Super Sweet Sugar Scrub is best for dry, sensitive skin. Xoxo Elle P.S. {the lowdown on} How To Put Together A Fantastic, Affordable Gift Basket | CampClem. It’s end of the school year time around here, and if you are like me, you find yourself trying to stretch a dollar to give a token of how deeply you appreciate how AMAZING your kids’ teachers are!
I am a big fan of gift baskets. I feel like they look cute & are simple to assemble. There are two decisions to make when you are making a gift basket… Now you KNOW I love a theme, and my favorite go-to themes are spa, beach/summer, culinary, and gardening. [I'll talk more about those later in the post.] Today, we delivered some “refreshing” gifts.
And let me tell you, THESE ladies deserve a little refreshment after a school year of wide open four-year-olds! My default color choice is pink and green. Gather your supplies. I also grabbed a couple of these cello gift basket bags. First, line your basket with a couple of sheets of tissue paper. Tear off the label from the water and tie a ribbon around its neck. She who refreshes others will herself be refreshed (Proverbs 11:25). Next fill the basket. Make It and Love It. 43 DIY Ways To Add Some Much-Needed Sparkle To Your Life. Ah-soo-yeh-tah] - the chosen one - handmade clothes & accessories. Bandanas are not only for Bret Michaels, you can wear them too. And I promise that they will always look amazing! Here are 5 fun and easy hairstyling tutorials that can be done with a bandana or light scarf.
And if you are in need of a cute bandana, just come on over and make one with me right here! Have fun! Pinup Style How-to: First put your hair in a messy bun. And wear something like this with it: Rock Chic How-to: First give your hair that wavy look with the beach spray. And wear something like this with it: Rosie the Riveter How-to: First put your hair in a bohemian french twist.
And wear something like this with it: Hippie Girl How-to: First put your hair in a messy bun or give it that wavy look with the beach spray. And wear something like this with it: Sweet Romance How-to: First put your hair in a twisty ponytail or give it that wavy look with the beach spray. And wear something like this with it: {all bandana/headscarf images found via weheartit} ♥ Erika PS. Crafts.